Laila: la la la.

I have a computer again :)

So today i got more exercise tan I have in a while. Went swimming for an hour, took the dog (an Akita...very big and very strong) out on a walk well make that two walks. I'm pretty beat.

As for food, all I can say is that I've done better.

So I am moving away in eactly 27 days. And right now it's scaring the crap out of me. Soo I indulged myself in some chocolate (good comfort food) and am now feeling better, thanks to some much needed friend-advice. ANYWAYS when I move, my posts on here will be extremely spiratic...gotta go out and live the college (FUN) life! Just warning ya.

I am planning on doing my 5K swim on the 4th of August. I'll definetly post on here how that all turns out.

Laila: A MUch Needed Day of Fun

Today I went hiking to a local spot with a great friend. It was fun, scary at times, but let's just say I think I've caught up on my exercise quota for the next week or two :) I'm keeping this post short and simple because I'm so tired I am about to pass out. Good day, but a very long day, as well.

Water: 10 glasses
Exercise: about a 6 hour hike (it was epic)
Food: 1 piece toast w/ peanutbutter, a bowl of peaches, 1 pg & j sandwich before the hike, 1 granola bar on the hike, a bowl of mac & cheese, small bowl of strawberry ice cream to celebrate our defeat over the mountain :)
Calories: 1540

Claire: Today and Yesterday

Quick update:
On Thursday I worked from 12-4 doing mind-numbing work (not complaining, merely stating a fact). And while doing said work, the Boyfriend calls me. I listened to the voice mail during break and he had gotten off work early and was hoping to hang out. Apparently he drove all the way to my house (it's like an 45 min. drive) to discover, lo and behold, I'm at work. He then calls from the house (his cell phone isn't functioning right now) to ask if he could pick me up when my shift ends. So now he and my dad are going to go shooting, yes, plans have been made. And he's also met my second brother too. CRAZY stuff.

My oldest brother and his fiance arrived from Utah and came to visit me at work too. It was great to see them! We chatted for a while and Brendan suggested that the Boyfriend, him and I all hang out after I get off and when he finishes with his errands. So the Boyfriend picks me up, I tell him about Brendan wanting to meet up and this guy actually wants to go. Like, he was all "Yeah, we should meet up with him! That sounds like fun!" I'm not joking, the Boyfriend was eager to meet another one of my brothers. After chilling for a while and having a Jamba Juice we went to Starbucks and spent an hour or so with Brendan. Conclusion- Brendan thinks Boyfriend is pretty good, and Boyfriend wants to hang out some more with my brothers. Brendan had to leave and Boyfriend and I just spent the rest of the evening chilling and talking. Boyfriend has a wedding in Cali to be at, so this was his last day in WA for a week or so.

Today I went to work earlier this morning and was there for the majority of the day. Came home and eventually my WHOLE family came over too. There's 5 boys, my dad and me. That's a bunch of people in a not-so-big-house. We all went out to meet with some of Brendan's friends for a spontaneous softball game. Brian (brother just after me) brought his softball-star girlfriend and we were able to make some pretty decent teams. Afterwards we all drove back to one of the guy's houses and spent the rest of the evening talking about the Mariners, eating food and eventually playing Pictonary. It was GREAT getting to spend time with my entire family! Casey, (the bro before me) told the funniest stories about teaching at one of the state colleges. And Brendan's friends were hilarious! A VERY, VERY good day today. Boyfriend even got a different cell phone and finally started to text, about freaking time! :)

Food: two slices of bread w/pb; pbj sandwich; two slices of watermelon; two scrambled eggs; a slice of cheese pizza and a slice of watermelon, and a small bite of rice krispy treat w/chocolate on top, and a slip of root bear.
Calories: between 1208 and 1300
Protein: I don't know.
Exercise: softball- sprints between bases, batting, catching and throwing. Plus LOTS of walking around at work.

Also my pair of new jeans that I got a few weeks ago- they're getting baggy on me!!

Laila: GOOD Day!

Well today was a very good / somewhat crazy / productive day on my end. I think it was the sun that motivated me to do all of this work today.

I'm coaching a water polo camp at the gym where I work, and today (it was the 2nd day) was a great day! After a quick pep talk with the kids about learning how to be civil with each other, as well as learning a few basics of the game, they did awesome! And I must say I love coaching! I've been in the coaching / swimming atmosphere in a pool setting for about 6 years now and I must say I have yet to grow tired of it :)

If an hour and 1/2 of pacing up and down the pool wasn't enough, I went to swim practice for 90 minutes. I had a good hard workout. Came home pooped. But of course, there's more. I had yet to give the dog her walk today, and decided to embark on about a 2 mile or so walk (up a HUGE hill if I might add) at about 9PM. Not the smartest, because about 20 min into it I realized that the setting sun was catching up with us. And I refused to be out there alone in the dark. So we walked fast. Made it in about 40 min or so (granted I was wearing flip flops). So again. Good day.

Food: bowl Special K w/ strawberries, 1 apple, 1 deli sandwich from Walmart, a handful of fish crackers, 10 or so wheat thin crackers.
Exercise: see above. I do feel quite tuckered out. So I'd say I did good.
Water: 10 glasses. Yay for sunny weather

Claire: I Feel Like A Zombie

Minus the wanting to eat people's brains of course, and being a non-human. I was asked to come into work early today so I did and then I was asked if I could stay late. How late? Till closing of course. So I had a 9 HOUR shift today. I'm beat. YAY- for a better paycheck though!

Food: basically had peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiches all day today, because I 1) live with my carnivorous family and 2) didn't have $ to buy food at work. I did have a Yukon White Bean and Basic Burger from Burgerville (so good- especially after so much pbj!!)
Calories: 1435
Protein: 42 g
Water: more than yesterday.
Exercise: speed walking to work (3.5 miles in 45-50 minutes!)

At work they had a materials out in the break room for people to make their dads a father's day card. I did and it is so cheesy! He loved it. :)

Also remember how last weekend I binged and totally reverted to my old ways? Remember how I gained like 5.6 pounds? Well this week I'm back down to where I was before that odious weekend! The speed walking to and from work plus better eating habits does pay off.

Claire: Refusing to Give Up!

After the repercussions of this weekend, er early week, I'm back! You've no doubt heard the cliche "Weight loss (life, whatever) is a journey." Well this traveler isn't quitting on her journey! (Am I a dork or what?) I picked up on my calorie counting, water guzzling, and exercising plan. And it makes a difference- I genuinely feel better today. Especially because I don't feel lazy! I have energy. Gotta give props to making healthier choices even though it can be difficult.

Food: egg, cereal w/soymilk; banana and a pbj sandwich; a nectarine w/cereal and soymilk; lentil soup w/broccoli and a side of fresh corn; and a snack of some almond butter.
Calories: 1312
Water: 76 oz.
Exercise: walked 2.5 miles, ran 1.3 miles; 4 sets of 15 w/5lb hand weights: front and lateral raises, Arnold/shoulder presses, bent over flies, full and hammer curls, kickbacks w/palms towards me and palms forward, and chair dips.

Claire's Goals Updated

If you can't tell, I can write bunches.

Armed with new information and a new plan I thought I might share some new goals too.

Eat 60-100 grams of protein a day, making sure to have lean protein with every meal/snack
Calories: yep, I'll still be counting. It's gonna bump up to 1300-1400.
After 5pm make sure my carbs are from fruit and veggies
Strength Train Monday, Wednesday and Friday- followed by cardio for 45 mins to an hour and a half. (Unless I split it: ex- morning run, strength train evening)
Tuesday and Thursday will be my cardio days- goal is to run 5 miles each of these days.
Saturday- cardio day: focus on distance- pushing myself to do further.
Sunday- rest day! :)

My goal for this week is to run 5 miles on Saturday and stretch after all of my workouts.
My goal for June is to be able to run 8 miles, and stick to this updated plan.

Bigger goal- no more flabby arms, thighs or midsection! I want to develop my body into an athletic one. I want to use my potential and whip my body into shape. I especially want to significantly reduce my body fat!!!

L: Day 18

Agggg. I'm finally back on :)

Well today I hiked. And hiked. And hiked.
I'm sad to report I've only got about 8 glasses of water in.
I did, however, hike (as mentioned above) for about 4 hours. It was a good solid workout. I am very proud of Claire and I.

I only had about 1000 calories today. Not nearly enough. I would eat more if I weren't so tired.
Food:
bowl Special K cereal, 1 string cheese, sandwich with cheese, turkey, and mayo, 2 protein meal bars.
Vitamin: YES.

I am re-making it a priority to post everyday. Kind of fell off the wagon there for a bit. But you will hear more from me. I promise.