Day 20 - Half Way

Today we ran my Hill Run.  It is three miles with two large hills.  Running with a stroller can be difficult at any point.  Running these hills without a stroller is hard enough.  Add the sucker in and gaw . . . talk about near impossible.  Each time I run the thing with the stroller, I ask myself why.  All I can say is the feeling that you get after you do something that is white knuckle difficult, is worth it all.  Well that and this little face . . .

Day 18 - TRIPLE THREAT SUNDAY!

So Sunday I thought I would make up some minutes lost over the week due to the storm, scheduling conflicts and just pure mayhem and did AB RIPPER X from P90X, ran 2.5 miles and built a trench and hauled trees (did this for 30ish minutes).  It felt good to be so active.  It was finally feeling like Spring outside and I had to go take advantage of it.

My abs hurt like non other afterwards.  I have not done that particular ab workout since before i was pregnant with Kaydance.  I used to be pretty good at it.  This time, I huffed and puffed the entire time.  The one thing I found most interesting about the workout, was that the ab exercises that used to kick my butt, did not hurt at all.  The ones that did hurt, were impossible to do and just left me plain worn out, used to be the easiest ones for me.  To say the pregnancy does not move things around is just erroneous.

My run was outstanding because I got to do it alone.  I only had about 30 minutes of sitter time, so I had to settle for 2.5 miles only, but it felt great non-the-less. While coming back from the run, I noticed some standing water near our house that needed to be drained.  So, left the baby with daddy while he worked on a deadline and off I went with a shovel.  The water now has a great drain, my hands have blisters and my grandpa would be so proud of me.

Lame Post

So, there are a couple of different posts that are due.  This one is neither of those.  This one is just a vent session.  So if you so desire, you may close this window.  I will not be offended.

Today I got ready to go to two different baby showers.  It is rare these days when I get all "pretty.'"  So I pulled out some clothes that had not fit since Kaydance was born.  After two weeks of kicking my butt, I figured that maybe, possibly they would fit.  Well . . . that was a no.  In fact, I felt like they were tighter than before.  I am sure it was all an illusion and in the end of my 40 days, I will laugh at this post, but for now, it just kinda sucked.

So seeing as I am not one to complain without incorporating some sort of plan of action, I have decided to make a cut to a veteran team member . . . Goodbye sugar.  So in a week, we will see if that did the trick and some pounds start a fallin.

Days 14 and 15

It is snowing/raining/cold here right now.  So P90X and the gym are my two friends.  I did KempoX yesterday.  All I can say is, "Tony Horton, I love you, hate you, love you, hate you . . . ."  Today I ran at the gym.  I did 3 miles and then had to go home to take care of Kaydance while daddy went to work.  Tomorrow, Tony and I will meet again.

So we hit the two week mark.  If not every last muscle on my body was not screaming in agony, begging me to stop, I would go so far to say, I am not even sure it has done much good. Yes, yes, I do believe there has been some visible change.  However, the scale has not dropped ONE DAG GUM POUND!!!!  What the crim-it-netly!!!!!  Are you kidding me?!?!?!?!?!?!?  I like to tell myself that it is because I am gaining muscle and loosing fat, but I find that as comforting as a wet blanket in the middle of a snow storm.

Never fear, I will continue.  Partly due to my stubborn, By God I will conquer, attitude.  The other part you can blame on my grandmother.  I can still hear her now, "Talitha, once you sign up for something, you had best see it through."  Well Betty Lee, here's to you . . . .

Confession

I am not doing my 40 today.  Read below, I wrote this to a friend today.  This will explain my reasons for be a slacker face.  I am going to sleep now,


Well last night was a disaster and I am sure I did everything wrong.  My child couldn't breathe because of all the  snot.  So she slept on her own from 6 until 9.  She woke in a start, screaming.  I went in and it was clear she could not breathe and this was why she woke.  So I cleared out her nose, this pissed her off, so I then nursed her and she ate like nobodies business.  I felt so sorry for her because she was obviously hungry, but was having difficulties because of her breathing issue.  She took an hour or so to go to sleep and I could not go to sleep because I was too busy listening to her cough and struggle with the snot in her sleep.  At 3 she woke again, I nursed again and once again she ate like nobodies business.  Once again, had difficulties falling asleep.  At 5, I went to her because she was upset and brought her out on the bean bag so she could sleep head up.  I was hoping the mucus would drain a bit.  She slept there, waking on occasion from 5 until 7:30. Every time I tried to dose off, she would stir violently and it would require me to rock and soothe her back to sleep. I think she might of gotten a total of 7 hours or so of sleep.  She normally gets 14 or so a night.  Poor thing . . .


Sick Baby = 3 hours of sleep = no 40 :(

The past two days . . . 10 & 11

Sunday was my day of rest.  My husband informed me of this when I told him of my resolution.  thank the good Lord for that amendment to the rules, because this body needs a rest! OUCH!

This morning I awoke to a barking dog.  After a couple wake-ups last night for my lil darlin, precious sleep was so needed.  My hubby tries to take the 8-10 shift in the morning so I can get a couple hours sleep after a long night.  This morning was no different, minus the random wake up by Paulie.

I walk out to discover some of michel's interns in my kitchen.  Oh and the power was out.  Oh joy, this must mean no coffee . . . nope . . . enter these two lovely contributions and you have some wonderful coffee!

So for what I did today for my 40 minutes . . . nothing!  Of course we had no power, a massive snow storm the night before and no means of fixing the situation any time soon.

Then the sun came out!  Praise God!  Power came on tonight after we did this:

Tomorrow I run double . . . pray for me, it is going to suck :)

Days 8 & 9

Yesterday I went for a run.  I was told that it was to be the last nice day for awhile up here in Oakhurst.  Two storms were coming and would make running outside a bit difficult.  So I RAN . . . . only 3 miles, but there is a rather large hill on this run and I did that twice.  I did not have the stroller today, so I felt like Superwoman!

Today I went to the gym.  I like the gym, because you can read while working out.  I get to get caught up on all my trashy gossip mags while biking and sweating my butt off . . . literally . . . hahahaha :)

Not that this has anything to do with my resolution, but couldn't resist.  Here is my lil one on her first St. Patties.  So dang cute!

Day 7 - Tummy Pic #2

I hurt . . . but feel pretty good.  Today's workout was another round of P90X.  It is raining so my options were limited.  

Here is my second tummy pic . . . un-edited.

Side-view:

Day 6 - For Japan

Today I write to pass on something more important than my resolution to workout for 40 days.  I did run today, but let us focus on this instead:

Please pass this along . . . I could not even imagine.

Day 5

Today I had to go to work early due to Early Release at OES. So during Kaydance's nap, I was forced to workout at home . . . . inside.  So, Cardio-X and I met in my living room.  My hip flexors are so angry . . .  Swing Kicks suck.

Day 4 - Yosemite Falls Hike!!!

Because I was ill prepared and did not bring my camera on the trail, you will have to wait to see actual photos of me and mine.  Some friends came along and they took plenty of pictures.  So I will post those when I get ahold of them.  Until then, please take a look at the map that shows you that we only hiked 3+ miles, BUT ascended and descended 1400 feet while hiking those miles.

The pink line on the far left, was our hike.

This was not the actual picture of what we saw, I will post the read deal later.  However, this gives you an idea.  What we saw was FAR better and the ice dome at the base of the Falls was MASSIVE!

Day 3

Miles completed: 3

My lil companion . . . totally content.

After the run, Kaydance found her own little way to workout.  This box gave her hours of entertainment.

40 . . . Day 2

So I was only a little sore this morning when I woke up.  I was the kinda sore that I used to be after one of my 6 mile runs.  Only, I ran just 3 miles yesterday.  Some might say . . . "Well yes Talitha, only 3 miles.  But you did it with a stroller."  Yes, I did, but I huffed and puffed the entire time.  I kept re-living a conversation I had with my sister-in-law.  I told her that with every hill, all I think about it my birth story. I think that if I can do that, I can run up any mountain.  Well . . . I walked yesterday . . . so . . .

Day 2 . . . I ran in Goldside.  Total miles . .  3.5.  I walked up one hill, but only part way.  I did not do it with a stroller.  My hubby was nice enough to stay home and watch the lil darlin as she slept.  So I sweat on my own.

After seeing this pic, Man am I ever happy that I have picked this as my lent goal.

40 days/40 min./40 pics.

So some might find me daring.  Some might find me crazy.  Some might find me inspirational.  I just find me desperate.  Desperate for some serious, "Kick me in the butt" motivation.  So I found it . . . LENT!  So for the next 40 days, I will run/hike/P90X 40 minutes a day, EVERYDAY. I will post a pic a day of our little adventure and a "tummy pic" of me weekly.  If you see me, physically or online, please keep me accountable . . . I might be needing it after the first week.

So why, you ask?  I had a baby 7 months ago.  Her birthday is in the summer.  I have to wear a bathing suit . . . that is why.  I could of said something different, but I need to form a habit again.  So let us be honest.  It has been over a year since running has been a daily habit.  Lets get something started!!!!

My lil running companion

How can you not be motivated . . . She had a blast!!!

Ok . . . Day 1, Week 1 . . . Please, be kind . . .

Side view . . . looking about 3 months preggo here . . .

7 Months . . . plus a little . . .

So Lil Darlin, you have come into your own this month.  Let's take a look at all that we have accomplished this month:


- You are very busy and very mobile these days
-You went from army crawling to doing the real thing over this past week.
- Use the words mama and baba quite a bit.  Daddy can't wait to hear the coveted "dada." We practice it when he is gone in order to surprise him with it one day soon :)
- You have begun to stand up on things . . . really?  You just started crawling!
- You have given me a few nights where you slept all the way through the night (6:15 pm - 7:00 am), but typically you sleep from 6:15pm - 7:30am with one night waking. 
- You are a great little eater.  You will pretty much eat whatever we give you.  The things you do not like, you will let us know about, but will usually eat a bit of anyway.  You do not really like eggs at this point and you had a run-in with a really ripe avocado that you could've done without.  Your favs are any fruit mixed with Greek yogurt.  You also like cinnamon!
- You love to give the lil girl in the mirror kisses and give hugs to mommy and daddy.
-  You eat three meals a day and still have 5 or so breastfeedings a day, with a couple at night . . . sometimes.
- You are learning "no touch" very well and usually re-direct yourself without my help.




I am not sure how much you weigh, we will see at the end of the month.  My guess is 15 or so pounds, but you may surprise me.  You are still long and lean with really no fat on your body, but your little buddha belly.  I look forward to seeing how long you are when we go see your doctor. 


Let's take a look at all you have accomplished this past month . . . and a few days :)

You love smacking your gums . . . this is what you are doing here

I am so proud of you.

Always on the move . . .

Food, Glorious Food!!!

We are kind a fan of this . . .