The bad news, I’ve been slacking on the blog… The good news, I haven’t been slacking on the exercise! Today I went on a beautiful 7.2 mile bike ride through the wilderness of Orange/Seminole County…basically, the area behind my subdivision…before we yuppies moved in…. Here’s a quick wrap: Time on bike: 58 minutes Distance on…
My name is Jen Cook and it’s been two weeks since I’ve been through a drive-through. Trust me, that is progress! Yes, I miss my Filet-O-Fish, but I’m proud that I’ve been able to step away from it and the oh-so-yummy french fries.
The world has lost a legend today, film director John Hughes. I know it’s silly, I didn’t know the guy, but I felt like I did. He truly touched my life…in so many different ways. John Hughes was born in Lansing, Michigan (ironically, where I went to College!!!) and his family moved to Illinois right…
Ten miles on the bike this morning…not bad. I believe I can do more- but this humidity is killing me. I can’t wait for some cooler weather! I’m debating doing an “organized” bike ride in October. In my head I have no problems signing up for the 50 mile ride…but after just 10 miles, I…
I’ve been neglecting my blog…and for that matter…myself. It’s been a whirlwind of a month so far…and I’m so not in the mood to do anything except sleep. Honestly, I am tired, beat, wore out and exhausted. Let’s see…last we left off I was working out daily, eating better…and then I went on vacation. We…
Another 6am YMCA visit…MUSCLE TONING….yippie!! I’ve become one with the barbell- but for the life of me, I can’t understand the exercise ball! In theory, the primary benefit of exercising with an exercise ball as opposed to exercising directly on a hard flat surface is that the body responds to the instability of the ball…
Today started with success…which is good for a Monday. I went to my 6am spin class, armed with two water bottles this time, and spent an hour pedaling my little heart out. It was a great workout and I survived- which is a plus! I hate sweating- but love when I sweat so much that…
I went to the YMCA today with every intention to do the spin class… But I forgot my water bottle…and realized this as I pulled into the YMCA with four boys in my car. (Last night was summer sleepover night- crazy idea I had!!) I’m lucky I remembered all the kids. So, I did not…
I know very well that it’s not healthy to be doing a weight-loss goal and be talking about McDonald’s…but I’m hoping if I document the reasons why I LOVE McD’s so much- perhaps in months when I have seriously decreased my filet-o-fish intake, I will look back and laugh at how ridiculous some of my…
I’m tired of my Wii Fit calling me “obese.” It’s time I stop using the excuse, “I just had a baby.” (especially since he turned three in February!!) My name is Jen and I’m on a mission to lose weight. Pounds don’t matter so much as clothes size. I have way to many cute size…