Road Trip Review - Week # 14

Let's review!

• The total distance to Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC is 997 km
• We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
• Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
• Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total

The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Week 10 (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
     (-11.95 km behind)

Week 11 (Sept 29 - Oct 5)

- total walked: 38.81 km
- total eligible: 30.90 km
 (-9.70 km behind)

Last week (Oct 6 - Oct 12):

  - total walked: 33.93 km
  - total eligible: 30.86km
      (-9.47 km behind)

This week: (Oct 6 - Oct 12)

Sunday: 8.50 km (Total) 8.50km (Eligible)

Monday: 9.90 km (Total) 7.94km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 7.26 km (Total) 7.26 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 6.54 km (Total) 4.43 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 12.53 km (Total) 12.33 km (Eligible)

Friday: 4.47 km(Total) 3.15 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 7.21 km (Total) 7.21 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 50.82 km
Goal: 40.6 km
+10.22 (over)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 532.76 km
-35.37 km (behind)

504.84 km to go!

My partner, Julie, is going to get there before me, but I have a plan...she is going to set up the tent and start the fire...I'll pick up stuff for s'mores!

She and I also discussed using the bike to pick up km.  We had decided in the beginning that non-walking exercise would count like this - 30 minutes = .50 km.  I knew that biking would get me the same number of km in less time.  I needed to confirm if I would count the actual KM on a bike or just the .50km.   We decided the actual distance travelled would be what would count.  Truthfully, if it had been only .5km, I would not have bothered. I don't like biking much and really prefer to walk.

But because it does count, I think I will have to head over to mom and dad's a few times and use their stationary bike to make up some km.  I would like to be back on track by the end of November.

If my math is correct (which could be very doubtful!)  In order to be back on track by December 1st (which would be ideal, it's the start of a new week)  I need to get in 68.49 km a week OR 9.78 km a day.

I'll just have to make it work! 

MY GOAL:

Get back on track for December 1st. I'll do it!

 

S'mores, here we come!

The Truth Of Tuesday Night

It's a 2'fer day here for the blog.

I am SO behind.  I have been terribly busy getting ready for the craft sale I am participating in this Saturday and my evenings for the past 2 weeks have been spent hunkered down in my basement with a paint brush in hand.  The end is in sight though!

Anyway, I didn't blog last week.  There was really nothing to get all excited about.

When I last did this post it was September 25th.  The scale read 244.0 lbs.

I missed a week of TOPS and then the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, I was up on the scale - 244.25 lbs.  A quarter of a pound is pretty good for after Thanksgiving.

In an attempt to get caught up on my road trip, I did a lot of walking last week and it paid off for me.

So, here are the numbers again in case you missed them:

Last week: 244.25 lbs
This week: 243.00 lbs.

A loss of 1.25 lbs is pretty good.  I'm not going to get all excited and celebrate it much though.  My trend this year has been to take that off and put it back on.  I should do ok for next week, only because I am so busy this weekend and there won't be time to think about food.

Wanna know where I will be on Saturday and what I'm selling?

http://thekeenepumpkinfestival.com/

 

Last year mom and I made some fall crafts and sold them just to friends and other people online.  We even started a Facebook page (stop by and "like" us if you are on Facebook)  We did very well and continued on through Christmas and did even better.  Our "company" name is LyAmy Krafts ( my mom is Lynne and I am Amy = LyAmy)

 

Here are a few pictures of what we will be selling!

 

 

 

I'm linking up today too!  Go check out everyone else and cheer them on!

 

 



Road Trip Review - Week # 13

Ok, first off, I have a short update for you all.

After some review from the navigator of this journey, the lovely Julie, noticed that our end destination is not Troutville, Virgina.  In fact it is Morrow Mountain State Park in Albermarel, North Carolina.  See, there was a crease in the map, so the half way point didn't show up correctly.

I must admit, I'm ok with this.  Remember, there were big ass frogs in Troutville.  But look at the pics of where we get to go now!

 

 

Morrow Mountain State Park is a state park in Stanly County, North Carolina, USA.  Located near Albemarle, it covers 4,742 acres within the Uwharrie Mountains. - Wikipedia

 

Let's review!

• The total distance to Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC is 997 km
• We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
• Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
• Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total

The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Week 10 (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
     (-11.95 km behind)

Last week (Sept 29 - Oct 5):

  - total walked: 38.81 km
  - total eligible: 30.90 km
      (--9.70 km behind)

This week: (Oct 6 - Oct 12)

Sunday: 2.90 km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Monday: 2.07 km (Total) 2.07 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 2.99 km (Total) 2.99 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 1.87 km (Total) 1.87 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 8.38 km (Total) 5.34 km (Eligible)

Friday: 7.04 km(Total) 7.01 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 8.68 km (Total) 8.68 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 33.93 km
Goal: 40.6 km
-9.47 (behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 481.94 km
-45.59 km (behind)

555.66 km to go!

My week started off poor and finished strong.  Saturday's km were spent at the Toronto Zoo.  It was a great day and I was so happy that my feel was feeling well enough to do that trip as a family.  Don't get me wrong, they were tired by the end of the day, but not painful to walk on.  If it wasn't so much money and over an hour drive, it would be a great place to go for regular exercise that you would know the kids would love.  We do have a zoo here that our kids love AND it's free.

I really do hope to have a better week this week.  Now that I have to get even more km per day, I need to work in time to get that done.  My evenings are pretty busy right now getting ready for the craft sale at the end of November.  Right now my best bet is on Tuesdays and Thursdays after work. I finish early on those days and have a sitter at the house for the kids.

GOAL FOR NEXT WEEK: 54 km



 

Road Trip Review - Week 12

Let's review!

• The total distance to Troutville is 997 km
• We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
• Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
• Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total

The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Last week (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: ? km
  - total eligible: 28.92 km
      (-11.68 km behind)

This week: (Sept 29 - Oct 5)

Sunday: 2.90 km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Monday: 2.39 km (Total) 2.39 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 7.18 km (Total) 3.42 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 3.50 km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 5.28 km (Total) 3.63 km (Eligible)

Friday: 11.80 km(Total) 11.76 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 5.76 km (Total) 3.90 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 30.90 km
Goal: 40.6 km
-9.70(behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 451.08km
-36.12km (behind)

586.52km to go!

I'm floundering, failing and falling behind.  I know what I need to do, but cant seem to make myself pull it together and actually do it. 

Basically, by not keeping up, I have made more work for myself.  In order to finish this challenge on time, these were the numbers I worked out (as of this week)

11 weeks left in the challenge

I need to walk 53.32 km a week or 7. 62 km a day.  That means, on top of my "everyday" 2.90 km, I need to tack on 4.72 km.  That's about 2 hours work of exercise.  How am I making out so far?

I need to make up 38.24 km by Saturday.  Yeah, probably not going to happen...AGAIN!  There is no way I am going to walk just over 19 km in two days.  I will make a good effort for it and I guess I better ramp up for the treadmill tonight.  I am off work tomorrow and have a sitter for the kids, so I hope to hit the trail for a walk.  Saturday we are headed to the Toronto Zoo and that is a day filled with walking and honestly, I am interested to see what sort of numbers I pull off that day!

Go check out Julie's blog....she's had some hurdles this week, but is still doing awesome.  She is the smart one of this duo and actually got some extra miles under her belt!

I can't wait to see the pandas at the zoo!

Road Trip Review - Week 11

Let's review!

• The total distance to Troutville is 997 km
• We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
• Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
• Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total

The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Week 9 (Sept 8 - 14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04km
     (+19.44 km over)

Last week (Sept 15 - 21):

  - total walked: 42.60 km
  - total eligible: 39.71km
      (-0.89 km behind)

This week: (Sept 21 - 28)

Sunday: ? km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Monday: ? km (Total) 5.82 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: ? km (Total) 4.80 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: ? km (Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Thursday: ? km (Total) 4.70 km (Eligible)

Friday: ? km(Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Saturday: ? km (Total) 4.90 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM FOR THE WEEK: 28.92 km
Goal: 40.6 km
-11.68 (behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 420.18 km
-26.42 km (behind)

617.42 km to go!

This week was a big FAIL!!!  I didn't keep a very accurate count of my total km's for the week.  I really only tracked the ones that would could and there were not even very many of those.  My foot was still giving me a bit of grief and I REALLY wanted to rest it.  That did pay off, as it feels good now, I've just lost my mojo and need to get back on track.

On the other hand....my partner Julie, is still awesome!  Her blog far "out cools" mine and I have given up on trying to figure out where I am on this journey.  It kinda feels like when I was a kid and played "Blind Man's Bluff"  Wandering around with a blindfold on, with no idea of where you are!

Ah well, it's the destination, not the journey that matters!  Julie's smiling face in Troutville will be my reward!

And now for my random picture!

The Truth Of Tuesday Night

Before I go to my meeting each week, I weigh in at home for comparison purposes.   My scale at home is usually a couple pounds higher, but somewhat consistent, so I know if my scale is higher or lower than last time, the scale at TOPS will reflect the same.

USUALLY!

This week, there was a problem when I jumped on the scale before hand.  I knew I hadn't had a great week, my exercise slowed down towards the end of the week and my eating got worse.

I made my trek to the bedroom to see the damage done and when I got on it said:

 

204.6

 

I'm no expert but I was pretty sure I hadn't lost 30 lbs in a week.  I mean,  my pants still fit and all of that!  So I said to my husband, "I think the scale needs new batteries or something, it's a bit off"

So he jumps on and it reads correctly for him.  So I get on again....nope, still 30 lbs lighter.

The sad sick part of me really wished it was true, but the proof was in the pudding.


So I went to my meeting, not really having any idea what to expect on the scale, but I was thinking up.

 

Last week:  244.0 lbs

 

This week: 244.0 lbs

 

Once again I stayed the same.  I am now focused.  I am still trying to take it easy on the foot, so my exercise will be cut down a bit, but I need to watch my eating.  It is totally possible to lose weight without exercising.

We had a great meeting and in an effort to make my blog more enjoyable, I thought I would start sharing some of our meetings.

 

 

The Pinocchio Syndrome.....when you lie about your diet!

 

 

Have you ever noticed how the more you lie to yourself about what you're eating, the wider your waistline grows?  Maybe you are suffering from the Pinocchio Syndrome.  Just like Pinocchio, the consequences of your lying will soon become apparent.  Here are some common dieting fibs:

 

• I WILL START TOMORROW

Replace this with "I'll start right now."  Your conflict will disappear and so will the guilt.  A successful diet is an eating style for life.....and doesn't begin tomorrow.

 

• I SKIPPED LUNCH, SO IT'S OKAY TO EAT DESSERT

No calorie counter ever printed says three ounces of fish or chicken is equal to a huge dish of ice cream and you know it.  Eat your three meals a day and include a small dessert or a small snack.  You'll have no excuse to overeat unnecessary foods.

 

• IT'S A HOLIDAY, SO I CAN SPLURGE.

Holidays, birthdays and anniversaries are occasions to celebrate, but overeating isn't the way to have a good time.  Be really good to yourself on special days and find worthy ways to celebrate.

 

• I AM BUYING THIS FOR MY FAMILY

Keeping tempting foods in the house is a sure way to undermine your diet.  If family members insist on eating fatty or surgery foods, make them indulge on the outside in their own time.  And then keep your grocery cart free from dangerous foods.

 

• MY SCALE IS CRAZY

Most people's weight does fluctuate from day to day.  But if your scale is consistently weighing you in on the high side and your jeans are consistently tight, it's time you faced reality.  There' nothing wrong with your scale.

 

• I AM ONLY EATING FRUIT AND VEGGIES

Vegetarian diets are great providing you don't drench the salads in fattening dressings.  Fruit juices too are laden with calories and sugar.  Just because you drink something don't think it doesn't count.  It all adds up.

 

• I HAVE BEEN SO GOOD, I DESERVE TO CHEAT A LITTLE

What you are really saying is, "I've succeeded so now it's time to fail."  That just doesn't make any sense. You're just being a Pinocchio.

 

• I HARDLY TOUCHED MY DINNER

This lie usually lands you in front of the fridge with spoon in hand, wolfing down a pint of ice cream or leftovers.  After dinner snacking is just as fattening while standing as it is while sitting down.

 

• I'VE ALREADY BLOWN IT SO I MIGHT AS WELL HAVE WHATEVER I WANT

And then we tell ourselves we will start again in the morning.  With this reasoning, a 265 calorie bagel and cream cheese mistake at breakfast may very well turn into a 4000 calorie day.  Don't give up.  Get back on track at your next meal.  Don't wait until the next day.

 

• I JUST LOOK AT FOOD AND GAIN WEIGHT

Even Pinocchio would blush if he heard this lie.  Keep a written record of what you eat.  You'll be surprised to learn how much of what you're just looking at winds up in your mouth!

 

• I HAVE A SLOW METABOLISM

Unless it's been diagnosed by a doctor, this untruth rationalizes naughty behavior.  If you're really concerned about your metabolism, see a specialist.  And you can always rely on exercise to increase your metabolism if you really think this is the problem.

 

• I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I'M NOT LOSING

This lie would increase Pinocchio's nose by three inches.  The plain and simple truth is, if you're not losing weight, it's because you're eating more calories than your body is burning off.  Instead of making excuses, perhaps your best bet would be to really examine what you're doing or NOT doing and make a few adjustments.  Stop playing games and lying to yourself and others.  Start being honest with yourself and figure out what you want....If you're true to yourself, the TOPS scale will be true to you.

 

This is all some great advice and I have used a few of those "tall tales" myself a time or too.

 

I'm linking up today.....check it out! 

 

 

 

 

Road Trip Review - Week 10

Before I get into my review.....sorry this is a couple days late...it's been hectic around here!

Let's review!

• The total distance to Troutville is 997 km
• We have 170 days until December 31, 2013 (the end date) and that means we need to walk   5.8  km a day.
• Our daily, everyday walking counts, but only up to half of our required distance (so 2.9 km)
• Each 30 minute of non walking/running exercise counts as 0.5 km, up to 3.2 km of our total

The road so far:

Week 1 ( July 14 - 20):

 - total walked: 34.99 km
  - total eligible: 27.44 km
      (-13.16 km behind)

Week 2 ( July 21 - 27)

 - total walked: 48.82 km
  - total eligible: 36.95 km
      (-3.65 km behind)

Week 3 ( July 28 - Aug. 3)

 - total walked: 36.39 km
  - total eligible: 25.30 km
      (-15.30 km behind)

Week 4 (Aug 4 - 10):

  - total walked: 58.44 km
  - total eligible: 42.91 km
      (+2.31 km over)

Week 5 (Aug 11 - 17):

  - total walked: 45.95km
  - total eligible: 35.49km
      (-5.11km behind)

Week 6 (Aug 18 - 24):

  - total walked: 56.91km
  - total eligible: 41.11km
      (+0.51 km over)

Week 7 (Aug 25 - 31):

  - total walked: 49.32km
  - total eligible: 42.45 km
      (+1.85 km over)

Week 8 (Sept 1 - 7):

  - total walked: 52.58 km
  - total eligible: 39.86 km
     (-0.74 km behind)

Last week (Sept 8 -14):

  - total walked: 74.52 km
  - total eligible: 60.04 km
      (+ 19.44 km over)

This week: (Sept 15 - 21)

Sunday: 3.05 km (Total) 3.05 km (Eligible)

Monday: 5.51 km (Total) 5.51 km(Eligible)

Tuesday: 9.21 km (Total) 8.87 km (Eligible)

Wednesday: 9.11 km (Total) 5.59 km (Eligible)

Thursday: 6.87 km (Total) 5.98 km (Eligible)

Friday: 3.43 km(Total) 2.90 km (Eligible)

Saturday: 5.42km (Total) 4.90 km (Eligible)

TOTAL ELIGIBLE KM' FOR THE WEEK: 39.71 km
Goal: 40.6 km
-0.89  (behind)

TOTALS:

Eligible: 391.26 km
-14.74 km (behind)

So, this week was not as impressive at last week...and in truth, I think I am paying for last week now.  Over the weekend, my right foot really started to give me trouble again and I have been trying to take it easy and rest it a bit, but it's nearly impossible when you have kids AND when you want to get out walking.  My report for next week will reflect my food troubles for sure!

If you have not checked out my partner yet.....GO NOW!  Julie is awesome and the sights she saw on her trip last week are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!  Even more amazing because I have no freakin' clue where I am.....I'll just let you know when I get there! :-)

And now for my random photo!