post weekend thoughts
So there is no magic pill for the legs and behind and that is just fine with me. I am learning that all good things are going to come to this good girl with time and effort. My effort…lol. This really may take some time!!! I do not want to lose anymore up North. I see bones! LMAO. So, I am trying to not go below 1500 calories and I am working my behind off with the following exercises. I am also keeping up with the cardio and flexibilty type exercises like yoga. I should say I have learned of another exercise that helps with improving the bottom. Maybe you have heard of it, squeezing your bottom with every step you take? So they say. Hehe……
1 - Mule kicks (on knees) - 4 x 10
2 - Walking Lunges - 4 x 10
3 - Squats - 4 x 10
4 - Hip Thrusts or Butt Bridges - 4 x 10
5 - Leg raises/Kickbacks - 2 x 20
The gym was great over the weekend meaning I was there and I did not poop out. I really was not feeling like it, but we went. Did not do fabulous, but I think that was because I did not eat my complex carb breakfast….naughty naughty me. Anyways as we were coming home I was chowing down on a 7 grain salad from the deli at Sobeys. Ahh… just a couple bites since I was bitchy and I think my blood sugars were low. Really, MUST eat my oats or something like that before lifting weights. Well that was my Dumb Moment and I learned my lesson.
As for the sugar, *crouches in fear* I was not Perfect (lol), but I was better then I ever recall on a weekend. I purchased an energy bar last week (so David and I could share instead of having a rich dessert) that had a little sugar and sucralose in it. The idea being that that would be a better choice because along with a very small amount of sugar there was some good protein too. So I had half of that and last night, no refined sugar, but I did make a small hot chocolate (1/2 c. milk, 1/2 c soymilk, about 3/4 T. of dark cocoa, little sucralose/Splenda and a dash of cinnamon). Gotta say, YUM! So this was a great weekend for me.
Well sometimes I wonder, why write anything? Sometimes I have felt like I should not write because it bothers me that various people might be reading my words from afar and not actively participating on this site. I am not even talking about friends who I have shared with them about this site. There are others maybe who are not so genuine or friendly, but this is life. Should I stop sharing because a few rotten eggs? Nah. Not worth it! CERTAINLY not worth my thoughts. Such thoughts make me negative and that is not where I want to go. So onward and positive. Good food. Good exercise. Good readings. Good thoughts. Great buddies. Love ya all. Have a fantastic week!!! 
Tea cheers…….
P.S.: Wisdom comes, but it sure does take it’s time sometimes. *sigh* 
Great exercises! Good on the calories intake too! Please don’t stop sharing, I really learn alot from you! Have a great day!
I have learned that I no longer care what others might be doing with their time. If they mean ill will towards me, then I don’t need to give them my thoughts. So keep sharing.
Mule kicks are great for the butt! Can really feel the burn!!
Doesn’t sound like you did bad, the hot chocolate sounds good. Keep it up Jenn!
Re: unfriendly others, agree that they are not worth your worrying and thinking of them; on the other hand, you do - if you are up to self-analyzing, might be interesting to look at why, if not, I agree with Tasha. Have a great day, Jennifer:)
Those exercises sound right on the money! Keep up the great work, and so pleased to hear that even though you didn’t feel like the gym, you went anyway. Bet you didn’t regret it.
What others think/say/do? Pfffffffffft. That’s all I have to say about that (Forest Gump voice). LOL Keep writing.
This week is going to be THE best week ever, eh?
Huggggggggggggggggggggs,
Shan
You are on a roll, seems like you have it together!! Now about the blogging…don’t stop doing it, because you have NO IDEA how much I’ve learned from you in the last few months. I truly appreciate the time and energy you spend on us by sharing your innermost thoughts and experiences!! God bless you my sweet and wonderful buddy!
Great exercise routine. I think you look great. Keep sharing, strangers reading is part of the territory.
Hi Sweetie,
I have been thinking about you on my dieting hiatus. I do the energy bar thing, too. I find it helps a lot without causing me to crave sweets.
I do many of the same exercises. (Though I will be honest that I haven’t been doing them for the past few weeks. I started them up again today.)
And, yes, stay positive and don’t worry about anybody else!
1. Written on the wall in Mother Teresa’s home for children in Calcutta:
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.