Lu's Workout Journal

[fitoverforty]

No, I didn't take it manually - frankly I wouldn't know how

Find your pulse on your neck using your first two fingers, then use your watch, or a timer - for 15 seconds count your pulse beats, then take that number and times it by 4 to get your HR.

I have to disagree with you about Paul though, he is one of favorites, I LOVE his voice And I enjoy looking at him

he has quite a distinct style, unusual voice too....and yes, he is easy on the eyes.

who's your favorite now that Pia is gone, Lu?

[Boss Man]

I think we are ALL going to make our goal~! Maybe we should all go to Madrid, I think I saw that Bossman was buying

No I said the loser would be buying and as I'm not participating, I cannot possibly be the loser.

Cheeky begger

What do you think about American Idol??? I can't believe Pia was voted off - she has the MOST talent of them all!!! I know she will do well, but I'm really ticked - I can't believe Paul is still standing. Pia should have been in the finale - I'm so disappointed

Don't feel too dissapointed. All that means, is that that individual potentially won't end up making more money than you'll ever know, on a big money contract where they appear on other peoples music .

[ldematto]

Find your pulse on your neck using your first two fingers, then use your watch, or a timer - for 15 seconds count your pulse beats, then take that number and times it by 4 to get your HR.

I've tried it but I can't seem to find a pulse - LOL Seriously...maybe fingers don't receive well or something

I have to disagree with you about Paul though, he is one of favorites, I LOVE his voice And I enjoy looking at him In opinion Stefano should have been gone last night.

I thought Paul did Maggie May perfectly and he is a cutie, wonderful smile - he's a Rod Stewart kind of guy with a very unique voice, but I figured either him or Stefano should've been eliminated this week. Agree on Stefano.

who's your favorite now that Pia is gone, Lu?

Lauren - she has raw talent - she will be a very famous singer someday , something akin to Carrie Underwood, maybe better. She's young, hopefully she makes good song choices and maintains her confidence.

Don't feel too disapointed. All that means, is that that individual potentially won't end up making more money than you'll ever know, on a big money contract where they appear on other peoples music .

Pia will make it - she has an incredible voice and she'll make a ton of $$$. However they all make far too much money, I mean, how much does one need?

No I said the loser would be buying and as I'm not participating, I cannot possibly be the loser.

Oh darn, and we were going to stop by and see you on our way to Madrid too!

Great job on the competition ladies Keep it up!

Thanks~! As a Consultant for Jockey Person to Person I was at a party tonight and the hostess had tons of desserts out from puffs to Italian pastry, eclairs..OMG I was stunned by the variety and amount of wonderfully decadent things - and I DID NOT EAT ANY OF THEM! I brought a salad that I ate before the party go going, and Greek Yogurt for later, a bottle of water and a bag of green tea. I knew if I ate one I would've eaten 20!

[fitoverforty]

I was at a party tonight and the hostess had tons of desserts out from puffs to Italian pastry, eclairs..OMG I was stunned by the variety and amount of wonderfully decadent things - and I DID NOT EAT ANY OF THEM!

Dang it! I told her specifically to have Cheez its!! gahhhh... evil plan failed!

[ldematto]

Dang it! I told her specifically to have Cheez its!! gahhhh... evil plan failed!

Hahaha~! No fair! But what she had was BETTER than Cheez - Its Nope, I'm in this to win~ Hit 167.8 this morning...I know, I'm obsessed with weighing myself - I think I'll just update Current Weight in Profile....heck, I'll probably keep posting - LOL

Tonight though we are going out with some good friends to dinner. We've been to this restaurant before and I'll have the Chicken Marsala with veggies, no bread, no alcohol....damn, I might as well stay home! LOL Nah - it'll be fun. I'll be happy to have that meal again, it was delicious last time we went! A nice change from all chicken dishes.It might be a little off diet, who knows how they cook it, but it'll be ok for 1 night.

Have a great day!

[feelin-great]

Tonight though we are going out with some good friends to dinner. We've been to this restaurant before and I'll have the Chicken Marsala with veggies, no bread, no alcohol....damn, I might as well stay home! LOL Nah - it'll be fun. I'll be happy to have that meal again, it was delicious last time we went! A nice change from all chicken dishes.It might be a little off diet, who knows how they cook it, but it'll be ok for 1 night.

That's the best way to go out to dinner - to know in advance what is on the menu and what you will be ordering! If I know what I want I don't even look at the menu, and that takes the temptation of getting something unhealthy out of the equation

[ldematto]

That's the best way to go out to dinner - to know in advance what is on the menu and what you will be ordering! If I know what I want I don't even look at the menu, and that takes the temptation of getting something unhealthy out of the equation

Oh yeah - opening that menu can do lots of damage to your willpower - I've read a book that says Chicken Marsala is one of the preferred meals on menu's when you go out to eat. This particular one was so good, and we really didn't feel like we were lacking by not having all the rest of the "unhealthy" stuff. I must admit that big bowl of warm bread knots and sticks in the middle of the table was very tempting but we didn't cave - we are determined and of course NOW I have this competition!

[ldematto]

I did great all day, and all through dinner at Bellini's in North Haven - wonderful fare! I fell a bit though when we got back to friends house and one of the couples brought homemade PB/Choc Oat bars...just a bit of chocolate spread over the top with peanut butter, still only a light spread, but I just HAD to have 1. Not allowed on this cycle but this one blip won't be downfall. Today ate everything I was suppose to - made another huge batch of veggie soup (more like stew) which we had for dinner with a baked breast of chicken. Lunch was a salad, breakfast 2 eggs and a pear. Snack was 1 cup fresh blueberries with 1 cup of Kefir (I like it poured over the berries and I eat it with a spoon) One more snack in a few minutes of plain Greek Yogurt with 1 package of Truvia. Lot's of water...and of course 3 cups of Pomegranate Green Tea.

Today's Workout

Warmed up with 50 Windmills - also did chiropractor prescribed exercises.

Squat/Jump w medicine ball 2 x 30
Incline Flyes 2 x 30, 8 lb DB's
Lat Pulldowns - 2 x 20, 50 lbs
Lunges, front and reverse - 2 x 10
Squats - 2 x 10, 95 lbs.
1 more exercise and mind has drawn a blank to what it's called...ut oh, senility setting in Real easy one too...oh well, no biggie...

Hope you all had a great day!

[ldematto]

I just bought some vanilla-flavored stevia thinking that I'd use that in Greek yogurt instead of almond butter & maple syrup...all I have to say is BLECH. Maybe it's just not the right stuff or something, but it was gross. The stevia couldn't overpower the sour of the yogurt and it just tasted like sour + aspartame.

Have you tried Truvia? It's not bad....makes the plain yogurt almost taste good

[ldematto]

I tried "Stevia" and agree with you - Bleck! Truvia is completely different - you should try it.

How much almond butter and maple syrup do you put in your yogurt? I'll have to try it Oops, can't try it this cycle

[ldematto]

Strong and steady on the treadmill for 30 minutes today. Also did 50 Windmills.....for some reason I think they help waist! LOL Who knows, maybe they do!

I lost 2 inches on thighs and 3 inches on waist! Yeah!!! I don't care what the scale says!

[Boss Man]

If you find the 5 inches you could sell them on e-bay .

Seller is offering 5 inches of body fat no longer needed. Would be suitable for medical research purposes. Minimum bids $1 per inch.

[fitoverforty]

I lost 2 inches on thighs and 3 inches on waist!

Wow! That is awesome! Keep it up girl!!

[ldematto]

If you find the 5 inches you could sell them on e-bay .

Seller is offering 5 inches of body fat no longer needed. Would be suitable for medical research purposes. Minimum bids $1 per inch.

Hahaha! FREE!!!! I've got more where they came from too! LOL

Wow! That is awesome! Keep it up girl!!

Thanks Lynne - I'm just trying to keep up with you and Allison!

Today's weigh in....165.4 ~! A little more than 5 lbs to go! I feel great!Regardless of lbs., clothes are fitting me so much better! husband (bless his heart) says legs (in Jockey Bootleg Pants!) look almost "skinny" Love is blind, huh? LOL

[fitoverforty]

Today's weigh in....165.4 ~

aaaggghhhh!!! .2 lbs ahead of me!! lol!! good job Lu!