This week has been tough. Swamped with work, there were only 2 days where I reached more than 10K steps. The goal was to do that for 3 days in a week. I was only able to do EA Sports Active More Workouts for 3 days instead of 4 days.
There was even one instance when I just grabbed my laptop and put it in the treadmill so I can walk while working. It was fun doing that but I seriously need a desk. Blocking it with one hand from falling while typing with the other hand is hard. That was when I told Kim of @mentallyinked and from Mamavation (awesome group of people, by the way) what I did, and she came up with the idea of putting a wooden board on the treadmill to act as a desk.
It was a brilliant idea! I love it. I love it so much that I stopped by Home Depot on my way home from work the next day to get my own board so I can start using it on my treadmill too, only to be asked by the guys there about measurements and stuff. Ah, duh??? Of course I don’t have it. What was I thinking! So I came out of Home Depot without a smiling, excited face.
Hubby measured it today and promised me he’ll get the board this weekend so I can start using it next week, I’m crossing my fingers.
I didn’t lose weight this week, but I didn’t gain any either so I’m happy. Food-wise, we’re good. Consuming more fruits and veggies everyday. Even my 5 year old’s requesting for more okra! So happy about it. Water’s not an issue. I carry my 16.9 oz glass wherever I go. Just 4 of those and I’m good for the day, though I consume more than 4, I’m sure, plus my green tea. No wonder I’m bff’s with my bathroom. Kids each carry their 18 oz flask with them to school everyday and consume more water when they’re home.
Goal for next week is just to maintain my routine — 10K steps, 3 days per week, and EA Sports Active — 4 days per week, and continue with more whole food consumption and minimize processed food consumption as much as possible.
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Well, it sounds like your doing great! I didn’t lose any this week either. I don’t know how you can run on the treadmill and work! That’s some good multi tasking!
Hehehe… I was walking, not running. Try it one time. It’s fun… I usually get bored on the treadmill and I can’t stand it. But working while walking takes the boredom out of it, and getting those steps to 10K is just a breeze
.-= Cherrie´s last blog ..Fitness Family 2010 – Week 9 =-.
Yum Okra, its been so long since I’ve had some fresh okra. good job and maintaining for the week. I hope you get your board and can get your ‘desk’ done soon.
.-= katie @sailorsprincess´s last blog ..Mamavation Monday 3/1 =-.
Can’t wait to hear how the board works for you. I love okra–fried, lol. How do you cook your okra? I just can’t stand that slime. Your goals are good for this week, I know you will succeed this week. Bust a move, you’re doing great!!
.-= SuburbHouseWife´s last blog ..mm #6 =-.
I love your goals and Kim’s idea about the wooden board. She is totally rocking that at her house. Yeah on the veggies too! I’m so excited for you! XXOO
.-= Leah @Bookieboo´s last blog ..Mamavation Mondays: Michele Lost over 100 lbs =-.
You did a great job for being so swamped with work. It is beautiful to read of you navigating IRL commitments as well as you did. Good luck meeting your goals this week.
.-= kia´s last blog ..24 weeks =-.
The board idea is fantastic. I’ve seen some treadmills (online) that are made with that purpose in mind – they have a very stable desk top – and I’m pretty sure some of the people from the Gruve company use them. Great way to up those steps and get to green (or 10K!) Nice job, as always!
.-= @LastMinuteMandy´s last blog ..I’d rather be mingling 3/1 =-.
Come on Cherrie!!! You can do it! I know you can. Even when you think you’re doing bad for the week, I still think you’re rockin it! Keep it up!!! *hugs*
.-= Kim @ Mentally Inked´s last blog ..The How The Hell Can It Be March Already Music Mon =-.
Clean unprocessed foods are awesome! I know you know that already…
Avocados are on sale this week so i’m excited to try out your avocado smoothie! Good job inspiring all of us AND your family! You rock! 
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..A Milestone =-.