tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post2090928984854587431..comments2023-11-05T05:56:59.725-05:00Comments on Mrs. Furious ... Recipes, Rants & Reality: Where Did The Fire Go?Mrs Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-81795731404929237872008-02-23T14:09:00.000-05:002008-02-23T14:09:00.000-05:00Kelly O,"should I push it and work out today, is t...Kelly O,<BR/>"<I>should I push it and work out today, is that pushing it too much when I should rest my "injury"? Or am I taking advantage of this lame "injury" to be lazy?</I>"<BR/>Oh that is COMPLETELY what I do to myself. Sometimes if I let the self debate get out of hand I'll get annoyed enough with myself and just workout so I can shut up about it already! I actually have a shoulder injury this week too... ugh it is really painful...but I know if I'm on the treadmill I'm actually NOT using my shoulder so it isn't really a good excuse. Okay I'm doing it. I'm going to do at least 70 minutes.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-28569724637942877162008-02-23T14:02:00.000-05:002008-02-23T14:02:00.000-05:00Mrs. F ~ you absolutely will get it back. Sometime...Mrs. F ~ you absolutely will get it back. Sometimes, you know, we all go through our ruts and I've had to have someone else encourage me for several days, and then when I finally get back in my groove, its a great rush. I see that in others, that thrill of excitement/achievement of doing the kick butt thing vs. the give up thing. Take a look around each day and see how many people in this country are just plodding through life; I was out to dinner last night and it really made me SAD to see all these overweight, really overweight men and women come in and they don't even look like they are having fun in life anymore....I wish I could movitate all of them to do more, to be more so they can have more and give more in their lives......<BR/>and also, the time of the month is killer. I'm amazed as I get older how much my body/mind changes during TTOM, I hate it!! This week, I'm facing my own issues because I fell on Monday on the ice, totally wiped out and injured myself pretty bad. I had to cancel an upper body workout Tuesday, then I had some kind of odd food poisining thing Wednesday and had to cancel my session with my trainer. I worked out Thursday night, had plans last night, and now today, I'll be honest, my shoulder is still REALLY kind of hurting and I'm fighting with myself - should I push it and work out today, is that pushing it too much when I should rest my "injury"? Or am I taking advantage of this lame "injury" to be lazy? Its a constant battle between my Good Kelly and Bad Kelly. Bad Kelly wants to lay low, read fitness blogs, and take it easy. Good Kelly says get your buttocks to the gym and KICK BUTT.<BR/>We'll see if I can have Good Kelly kick Bad Kelly's butt. <BR/>;-)Kelly Olexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831405527385476916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-48871848236156752082008-02-23T13:51:00.000-05:002008-02-23T13:51:00.000-05:00Kelly O," We all have the tendency to create a "sn...Kelly O,<BR/>"<I> We all have the tendency to create a "snowball" situation ~ its our choice to decide if that is a good snowball </I>"<BR/>Very good point. And that is definitely where I am coming from... knowing that four days off is the start of a bad snowball. I worked out yesterday it didn't give me quite the "I'm back on the horse" feeling it usually does... but I have to move forward. Because I am not willing to move backward. I'm just not. <BR/>Yeah it was kind of interesting how many people were willing to give me an out on this. But you are right in that with my life and my kids I will always have perfectly reasonable excuses lined up for me if I chose to use them... but it won't get me one step closer to where I want to be or who I want to be, etc. I envy your training and your competition goals. I do wish I had something to work towards that was a "real" inspirational goal and not one I just pull out of my ass ;)<BR/>And you are right about the blog and the motivating others... that itself is often a motivation and does re-inspire me. It should be noted that I am due for my period and I could just be down and uninspired because of that. I'm going to get it back! I AM!Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-46995985678163971472008-02-23T12:32:00.000-05:002008-02-23T12:32:00.000-05:00My suggestion for getting out of a rut? START. Jus...My suggestion for getting out of a rut? START. Just START. You have to START doing whatever it is you are going to do ~ running, elliptical, a weight session, whatever. And START NOW. Because whatever it is that YOU DO, once you START - seriously, within 10 minutes of that workout, I can virtually guarantee that you will be saying, "Wow, I'm so glad I"m doing this, this feels so great". And when you are done, you will feel good about yourself because you are doing something that is good for you, for your health and well-being - and that ends up being good for your family. Don't wait until Monday or Sunday, start NOW. And some others might hate me or totally disagree, but I do not agree with setting lower goals and just "accepting" that life is busy and so on and so on. We all have the tendency to create a "snowball" situation ~ its our choice to decide if that is a good snowball (i.e. starting a workout program and then the first one motivates you and makes you feel great so you do it again the next day, and then you find yourself eating better and enjoying your day more VS. not working out, then feeling tired and lethargic and being tempted to eat crap, thus feeling guilty and more tired and lethargic and not motivated....I'm sure both have happened to all of us, but I personally like the former NOT the latter) or if we will CREATE and maintain a bad snowball. Its our choice and no one else's. But if I chose to constantly give in and not remind myself how important these personal goals are ~ well I'm destined to build up unhealthy fat and compromise my health. Right now I'm working with my trainer to counteract all the years of mediocre attempts at diet/exercise. Not everyone has the same goals, and that is fine. We should not compare ourselves to others, but, the same rules do apply to all of us; as we get older, our bodies change and it is harder to get and/or stay fit. So it will be an effort, it must be a focus if we want to be at our own personal best health and fitness level. <BR/>There is that old saying that says, "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels" right, well I choose to look at that in a slightly different way. For me, I feel SO GOOD when I'm working out, when I'm challenging myself and reaching new heights; I feel good physically, emotionally - and it carries over in to my day to day life. I love hearing from my co-worker who says, "Your dedication inspires me daily" - and she has lost 30lbs in her late 40's and looks and feels amazing. And yet, on the contrary, when I get in a rut, I FEEL LIKE CRAP emotionally. I feel lazy and lethargic physically. I look at myself in the mirror and start to think negative thoughts. So, I think for those reasons alone, not to mention, heck yes, it sure is nice to look GREAT, but for the feel great vs. feel bad stuff, I choose to continue to Press On. Never Give Up. You will thank yourself for it within 5 minutes. I know it!!! <BR/>And Mrs. F I second what someone else said in that your blog inspires and teaches a LOT of people ~ maybe you use that as yet another thing to motivate you to start again.....you are making an impact by your example for others and that is a great feeling. I love seeing that in my own small way I've been helping others, its a great feeling to motivate someone and watch how much better they feel about themselves and life in general. <BR/>I know I'll be reading a post from you soon about how fantastic you feel again. Look what you did with your CLEAN HOUSE!!! you can do ANYTHING!!! Anything!<BR/>;-)Kelly Olexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831405527385476916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-49937880662177332622008-02-22T20:13:00.000-05:002008-02-22T20:13:00.000-05:00I know most people won't cry you a river over that...I know most people won't cry you a river over that news, but I can identify. I'm thin. My metabolism isn't what it was when I was in my early-30's, but I still consider myself genetically fortunate. But I want to be muscular and athletic looking again. I took the baby weight off ages ago, but can't seem to motivate myself to do anything more. The winter chill is not helping... excuses, excuses, right? <BR/><BR/>Soooo... how to get out of the rut... Suggestions?Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850825844277186930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-44278968913436822902008-02-22T18:54:00.000-05:002008-02-22T18:54:00.000-05:00Amy,well hopefully I can continue to motivate you ...Amy,<BR/>well hopefully I can continue to motivate you with my de-motivation tactics;)<BR/><BR/>God... I really DON'T want to workout... but I am going to go do it. I've just got to break the cycle.<BR/>I served dinner a little early so I can do it and still relax a wee bit.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Emmy,<BR/>"<I>I get very all or nothing with my perfectionism and it really derails me when things get crazy and I have to change my goal.</I>"<BR/>word.<BR/>Yes... I'm just going to go try and do 30 min HIIT and just actually get back into doing it.<BR/>But I really AM tired :( I just have to keep telling myself that the exercise will energize me.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-77714107335559382892008-02-22T17:44:00.000-05:002008-02-22T17:44:00.000-05:00"...but at the same time maybe validate that we al...<I>"...but at the same time maybe validate that we all have our "I'm just not that into phase" too."</I><BR/><BR/>That is one of the reasons why I find motivation in blogs like yours. Your posts are very honest and often reflect how I'm feeling. <BR/><BR/>Also, interesting comment from Mr. Furious. I have to say that I was seriously de-motivated for close to a month, I dragged through my workouts and just didn't feel like I had it together. <BR/><BR/>My husband? Was taking a break from his running/ swimming routine since Christmas and I think that I was maybe just a smidge ticked at him for not taking care of himself. Now that he's back in action, it's like the whole family is re-energized. Definitely not a solution to de-motivation, but an interesting angle.artscihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098416743343754087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-58491212449114127692008-02-22T17:03:00.000-05:002008-02-22T17:03:00.000-05:00I totally agree with Heather, you just need to dia...I totally agree with Heather, you just need to dial it back a bit, do 30 minutes because it really seems like nothing when youve been doing 60-90, and when you feel like it, do more. You look fantastic and you aren't getting any sleep so you need to cut yourself some slack. I need to tell myself this same message, I get very all or nothing with my perfectionism and it really derails me when things get crazy and I have to change my goal.emmyjwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08081167445269878399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-25240636745236458722008-02-22T15:48:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:48:00.000-05:00Heather,"But make a no-more loafing deadline or a ...Heather,<BR/>"<I>But make a no-more loafing deadline or a day when you'll start the new plan for the week. Aim for 3-4 times a week</I>"<BR/><BR/>Okay. You are right. I'm going to workout tonight and Sat & Sun... just 30 min of cardio. Then next week I'm going to give myself a smaller than usual goal... so I can get back in the groove.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-52739794942742792372008-02-22T15:45:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:45:00.000-05:00SFG,"Enjoy this time of vegging out (we all need i...SFG,<BR/>"<I>Enjoy this time of vegging out (we all need it, darlin) and when you go back to climbing treadmill mountains, you will do it with a renewed vigor. :)</I>"<BR/>I do agree with this... and tried this intentionally last month and found it to be true. I think taking a scheduled break is effective and also removes the guilt. Saying I'm going to pump out 5 workouts and then just not doing it isn't working for me physically or psychologically.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-51225359713478693442008-02-22T15:43:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:43:00.000-05:00Cara,I was just talking to my niece about maybe ta...Cara,<BR/>I was just talking to my niece about maybe taking dance classes with her. That would get me active in a way that I enjoy and also fuel me to keep working out so I wasn't both the oldest and most out of shape woman in a class of teenagers ;) could be humiliating... could be motivational ;)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Eurydice,<BR/>Not too harsh. And I actually think of you when I don't work out ... and when I wrote this. Because you always do it. You're maintaining and you still don't take a break. I want to be like you when I grow up ;)<BR/>I've been still doing like 3-4 workouts a week. The thing is that I like to eat and I don't really want to have to go back to worrying about that part. I really want to exercise enough (which is feasible considering I am maintaining) to just live w/o counting calories, etc. I also really want to add strength training and I think that is the part that is problematic. I think 3-4 hours of cardio is enough for me to maintain.... but I need to keep that and do strength on top and that is hard to fit in. I don't have unlimited time to workout... I really only have an hour and typically stuff doesn't happen in the week to disrupt my schedule so I can't workout. <BR/><BR/><BR/>I think if I had a way to workout in the day I would be more motivated to do it. It is really hard to do it after dinner and right before I put the kids to bed... I just want to crash on the couch by then. <BR/>Maybe it is time I joined a gym with a daycare folks. <BR/>It would also allow me to change my workouts up a bit. Lets face it hitting the treadmill is getting old. I hear about people's ellipticals and I get jealous...LOL.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-84250684754709162182008-02-22T15:31:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:31:00.000-05:00Mr F,"And...I'm not exactly motivating..."I almost...Mr F,<BR/>"<I>And...I'm not exactly motivating...</I>"<BR/>I almost spit my drink out at that one!<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Katieo,<BR/>"<I>What, is she getting ALL her teeth at once or something?</I>"<BR/>Yep. Literally. All four top broke through and then I had a one week reprieve and now she is clearly starting on the bottoms. Her clothes are so drenched in drool it is disgusting. And of course now she is coming down with something. I cannot wait for summer... no colds and all these little teeth will be through. It's been rough but there is nothing that can be done but just wait until she has cut them. Kid's came in much earlier and were not nearly as disruptive.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Amy (CA),<BR/>"<I>I'm right there with you. I have been having the worst case of PMS in history and just want comfort food all day. </I>"<BR/>There is also a little of this going on. My cycle has been lot more exaggerated the last few months... I think I'm still getting evened out postpartum and it is definitely making me feel more erratic hormonally and energy wise. I'm due to get my period this week and I feel like the life force has been sucked out of me. I also just ate a rice crispy treat....Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-69304092157783035082008-02-22T15:24:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:24:00.000-05:00Katieo,"I just don't think a lower body fat percen...Katieo,<BR/>"<I>I just don't think a lower body fat percentage is going to be something that makes you push.</I>"<BR/>LOL... apparently not, right?!<BR/><BR/>I would love to see if I could do it (in theory) but in reality I'm not even sure 3% loss is a big enough deal that I would even notice.<BR/>Shopping spree? You know I'm too cheap for that;)<BR/>But you are all right I need to find something. Because I do honestly fear (as it has happened in the past) that when I get comfortable and start easing up everything stays great for awhile... and then.... I slowly and almost imperceptibly start to gain it back.<BR/><BR/>What should my goal be????Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-31380183279672155922008-02-22T15:19:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:19:00.000-05:00Nutmeg,you touch on the pain issue... If I'm worki...Nutmeg,<BR/>you touch on the pain issue... <BR/>If I'm working out all the time my pain is much more manageable... but if my pain flares I want to "rest" which seems reasonable, but the lack of exercise only exacerbates the pain and it becomes a bad cycle. Even if I'm aching I kind of need to keep it up just to stop the cycle from continuing. Knowing that and doing it are two different things unfortunately.<BR/><BR/>The idea of competing in a 5K or some such thing doesn't really appeal to me only because I am so injury prone.... but I do need to try and find something.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Marie,<BR/>"<I> Plus, how awesome to say, "oh, yeah, I do triathalons in my spare time. no big deal." That will make some jaws drop at the playground!</I>"<BR/>Okay that is hilarious and I might have to reconsider ;)<BR/>Can you just walk 5Ks and whatnot though? I really shouldn't be running on my knees.<BR/>I could see getting into wanting to beat your previous time like your DH does.<BR/>Okay maybe I'll look into it.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-11899585165563058962008-02-22T15:11:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:11:00.000-05:00Jennifer,Yes you are right about the surgery stres...Jennifer,<BR/>Yes you are right about the surgery stress and whatnot... I think I am definitely crashing from an extreme stress overload.<BR/>and<BR/>"<I>Downtime is needed and it is not a bad thing. It becomes a bad thing when it turns into laziness. There is a difference.</I>"<BR/>I agree but for me I also fear there is a really slippery slope between the two. And that does make me nervous.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-41673516172337191982008-02-22T15:09:00.001-05:002008-02-22T15:09:00.001-05:00I think it's a matter of your perfectionism, Missy...I think it's a matter of your perfectionism, Missy. Dial down your expectations. Cut yourself some slack, and realize that for whatever reason, you needed a break. Maybe mentally. Maybe physically. But make a no-more loafing deadline or a day when you'll start the new plan for the week. Aim for 3-4 times a week, and maybe do a new routine (possibly shorter). Then the following week, add more time to your workouts, or make things a wee more challenging. Work back up to where you want to be, but do it in baby steps.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12013504768642605916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-61535333862011508842008-02-22T15:09:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:09:00.000-05:00Amy P,"The funny thing is, your blog (along w/ Phi...Amy P,<BR/>"<I>The funny thing is, your blog (along w/ Phit-N-Phat, sister skinny, bootcamp buddies)helps keep me motivated to be healthy, active, and "on top of it" at home. </I>"<BR/>I know.... I hate when I'm having a de-motivation phase ;) Mostly because I do want to keep everyone else motivated that all this is doable and maintainable... but at the same time maybe validate that we all have our "I'm just not that into phase" too. Hopefully I'll find a way to snap out of it and get back to my motivational roots ;)Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-16620389113052912062008-02-22T15:05:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:05:00.000-05:00Okay I'm back.... give me a sec to read through al...Okay I'm back.... give me a sec to read through all these.<BR/><BR/>Although I will say I read the first line of Katieo's comment and started cracking up!Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-4231538005876876172008-02-22T14:45:00.000-05:002008-02-22T14:45:00.000-05:00ps i don't mean to sound too harsh lol!ps i don't mean to sound too harsh lol!eurydicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715483493820879512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-8847240124539417112008-02-22T14:35:00.000-05:002008-02-22T14:35:00.000-05:00i'm surprised at all of these "excuse" comments. y...i'm surprised at all of these "excuse" comments. you aren't exercising because of this or that etc. i love working out, but i still have to psyche myself up EVERY time i go to the gym. <BR/><BR/>maybe your goals are too high. maybe you should only aim to work out 3 times a week, but do it! and if you miss one day, make it up during the same week. 6 cardio sessions a week is a lot of pressure and isn't realistic when you are dealing with things you can't control, like babies who cry or won't sleep. so you could aim for 3, as a minimum, and anything else will just boost your esteem more.eurydicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715483493820879512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-45590324717909269822008-02-22T14:33:00.000-05:002008-02-22T14:33:00.000-05:00I'm right there with you. I have been having the w...I'm right there with you. I have been having the worst case of PMS in history and just want comfort food all day. And night. <BR/><BR/>Part of it is the looming plan of procreation. I feel like working on weight loss at this point is futile. <BR/><BR/>I am just feeling blah-y.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526715001450245593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-15754436244839196822008-02-22T14:27:00.001-05:002008-02-22T14:27:00.001-05:00it's me, not aaronit's me, not aaronkatieohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339475353059389950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-53593783333428635512008-02-22T14:27:00.000-05:002008-02-22T14:27:00.000-05:00Baby is still doing the maniacal night wakings? Wh...Baby is still doing the maniacal night wakings? What, is she getting ALL her teeth at once or something?Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690700294876458688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-87850902611220262792008-02-22T13:34:00.000-05:002008-02-22T13:34:00.000-05:00And...I'm not exactly motivating...And...I'm not exactly motivating...Mr Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781439243585972721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-31611287795321702412008-02-22T13:33:00.002-05:002008-02-22T13:33:00.002-05:00I think your desire to relax now is probably a com...<I>I think your desire to relax now is probably a combination of being very worn out from Baby</I><BR/><BR/>DOUBLE BINGO! Or maybe, YAHTZEE!<BR/><BR/>GIN!?<BR/><BR/>I think it is this more than anything else. She is a maniac. She keeps you from recharging at night, and then runs you ragged all day. <BR/><BR/>Re-aggravating your shoulder isn't helping either...Mr Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781439243585972721noreply@blogger.com