The kids and I were running ahead of schedule today.  I expected us to be running late this week with the time change.  In reality, they are sleeping a bit later and I’m able to get packed up without the extra commotion.

We made it to the J in time for me to try out the 8:30am cardio class with Jody.  I know of Jody from another class I tried a few months back.  It was a sculpting class and too much time was spent on the knees for my ability.  I wasn’t sure what to expect from her cardio class.  She was awesome!  I would definitely take her class again.  It’s been a while since I took a cardio class (outside of spinning).  I need to work back up to it.

I decided to stay for 30min.  Then, I went to the fitness center where I practiced planks, side bends and did 40 squats with the stability ball.  At 9:30am, I went back to the group fitness studio and tried out the new Zumba instructor Susan S.  She was pretty good.  I would take her class again.  Zumba is fun.  It’s supposed to be a party atmosphere and the cues are not as pronounced.  It’s easy to get lost until you get used to the moves/instructor.

Since I have child care for 2 hours, I stayed in the Zumba class for 30min and then headed for a shower.

It was nice running into my friend Cristy today.  We’ve been friends since our kids were born and don’t see each other nearly enough.  I didn’t see her after the class, but I’m anxious to hear if she liked it.

My IT guy fixed my blogs, so hopefully everything will run smoothly for a while.

Next up: off day tomorrow and my Weight Watcher meeting (missed last week).

 Posted by at 10:35 PM
 
Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal w/1c milk, 1 apple, cinnamon, sunflower butter (out of granola) =9
Morning Snack
cheese=3
Lunch
cheese=3
ham=4
bread=2
Afternoon Snack
ice cream=8
Dinner
Subway:
flatbread, sweet onion chicken, w/cheese and lots of lettuce, spinach=14
Late Snack
egg=2
 Posted by at 10:23 PM
 

My about page was originally added in January.  I’m having some database problems with my extra pages, so I am moving this content into a post so that it will be accessible to new readers by looking at the category options.  I’ve also made a couple of updates.

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Hi, I’m Lyn.  I’m a thirty something (for a few more weeks) year old stay at home mom.  I have a 3 year old son and a 15 month old daughter.  I am overweight and am working hard to be more healthy and fit.  At this point in my journey, I have over 100 pounds to lose.  I am a Weight Watcher member and believe in moderation and variety in what I eat.

I live in North East Ohio with my husband and kids.  My son is almost 3 and my daughter is 1. I want to raise them to eat well balanced meals, be active and enjoy the parks and museums that the area has to offer.

This blog will talk about my food log, workouts, recipes, favorite eats, eating locally and other interests as the need arises.  I’m starting the blog with food/workouts and will add other topics as I get my feet wet.  I’d like to get a consistent base with regular posts established first.

Hopefully, I will be more accountable by sharing.  If I can help a few people out along the way, that would be great too.

I hope you enjoy Life Lyn Style.

Lyn

 Posted by at 2:20 PM
 

I found out today that a couple of links on my blog are broken.  The contact me and the about Lyn pages are producing errors.  My IT guy (hubby) is working on it.

Today, I scheduled a trainer workout with Jen.  Chelsea was out of town.  I used to workout with Jen.  It’s been about a year.  She definitely did not let me down and gave me a great workout.  I really enjoyed the “same but different” theme throughout the workout.

First, I warmed up on the elliptical for 20 min.

Then w/Jen:

  • Lat pull down (using a different bar/grip that my normal) -70lbs, 15 reps, 2 sets
  • Cable triceps pull down – 2 sets of 12 reps of 50 then 40, then 30, then 20 lbs all in a row.  My triceps already feel it.
  • Squat w/curl and press – 2 sets of 20 w/10lb dumbbells
  • Lunge w/knee drive – 2 sets of 20 on each side
  • Back extension w/punches – holding 5 pound plate in each hand, 4 sets of 15
  • Bench side bends – this was really hard and my sides cramped up easily.  In total, I probably had 10 sloppy ones on each side
  • Barbell dead lift (off bench) – 45ish lb bar, 2 sets of 20 reps

I’m going to be sore tomorrow.  It’s a good sore.

Next up: cardio.  I’m thinking about trying the new Zumba class.  There’s a new instructor for the 9:30am class in the morning.

 Posted by at 9:24 PM
Mar 152011
 
Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal, 1c milk, 1 apple, granola, sunflower butter, cinnamon=10
Morning Snack
tuna fish pouch w/1pk fat free mayo, 1T relish
Lunch
McDonalds:
cheeseburger=8
part of Shamrock shake=3
Home:
salad w/peppers, blue cheese=3
Afternoon Snack
milk =2
Lucky Charms=5
Dinner
turkey hot dog=3
bun=3
turnip soup=1
Late Snack
egg=2
toast=2
laughing cow wedge=1
 Posted by at 9:06 PM
 

Today, was Beth’s spin class.  It was great as usual and I think there were only 2 empty bikes.  It’s such a great workout.

I warmed up in the fitness center with abs (3 sets of 35 at 120 pounds) and back extensions (3 sets of 15 holding a 10lb plate).  I also practiced planks.

Next up: trainer workout with Jen (substitute trainer)

 Posted by at 9:01 PM
Mar 142011
 
Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal w/1c milk, 1 pear, cinnamon, granola, sunflower butter=12
Morning Snack
tuna pouch w/1pk fat free mayo, 1T relish=3
Lunch
pasta w/sauce, onions, peppers, cheese, sausage=12
Dinner
mini beef wellingtons=16
broccoli
fried green tomatoes=4
Late Snack
pickles
 Posted by at 8:58 PM
 

So, I’ve been raising the intensity on the elliptical machine.  Today, I spent more than 50% of my time at or above 11.  Before, I usually spent all of my time at 10 or below.  It feels good to raise the bar.  I’m looking forward to most of my time at 15 or above and coming down to 10 for active recovery.

Today: 45 min on the elliptical.

Next up: Monday morning spin with Beth.

 Posted by at 9:11 PM
Mar 132011
 

Today started out well with breakfast and lunch… the cookies were rather unplanned and truth be told, I have no idea how many I had.  :-(

Dinner out was not 100% planned, but my salad was scrumptious.

Morning Snack
1/2c oatmeal w/1c milk, 1 apple, sunflower butter, granola, cinnamon=9
Lunch
Pasta w/ peppers, onions, sausage, cheese, sauce=9
Afternoon Snack
cookies=16
Dinner
Rockne's
Firestone chicken salad=20
sauerkraut balls=9
Pepsi=4
Late Snack
jelly beans=6
 Posted by at 9:10 PM