I have decided to have another go at Body For Life. What is it? It's a 12-week plan - eating better (balancing carbs/protein w/ fruits/veg) and alternating days of cardio and weight training with a "free day" once a week. (www.bodyforlife.com). I've "tried" to get into it before, but the first time I found out I was pregnant and the 2nd time I just slacked. This time - no excuses!! I know it works because my sis-in-law has kept on BFL for about 3 years now and she lost ALL the weight she gained after having 2 kids in 2 years.
So far, I'm finished with week 1 and am on day 2 of week 2 and I'm loving it. Getting the motivation to get up at 6:00 am and work out is hard, but I'm doing it. Just have to tell myself that yes, it's cold and dark and I'm warm and snuggly and...and... there are countless "ands" I could keep on going. But I don't. I've been getting up early-ish and getting my workout in before Jaina wakes up. It's been going well and I can tell that I'm firming up muscles that I've not "worked" in a very long time. But it's a good soreness...like the first 2 weeks of track practice in high school when you come home ACHING and pop a few tylenol just to get the shinsplints and overworked quads to stop hurting!
I am probably going to join the rec center. It's fairly cheap ($70 a month for the family plan) so I'd get free kid care for Jaina and then we could go swimming or have some fun after I get done working out. I can pay for the fees with 1 week of my tutoring salary!
I want to be a healthy, trim mommy who looks pretty dang good in a swimsuit this season. Plus, I want more energy to run after my ever-growing daughter. I also want to fit back into skinnier pants (a size 10 or 12 would be great - right now I'm a 14/16-ish).
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Exciting news...
Got this in my e-mail today:
Dear Nicole:
Your application materials to the Master’s program in Library and Information Science at the University of Denver have been favorably reviewed and we are very interested in interviewing you for the program. We are inviting applicants to come to campus on Friday, March 2, 2007 for interviews. The interview day will include meetings with faculty, staff, and current students, as well as an opportunity to tour campus and learn more about DU. Interviews are scheduled for half an hour with faculty, current students, and alumni
I applied for Grad School in December and was waiting to hear back. I'm wanting to get the MLIS degree so I can either teach, be a librarian, or both. I knew a few teachers who did the exact same thing and they loved it. So - Here's hoping that I do well with the interview and get accepted to grad school. Also found out that I can apply to be a Grad Assistant and get $$ for tuition (which is good) and a living stipend (monthly $$). The tuition would pay for 2, 4, or 8 credits worth of classes. 8 credits is "full time" status for M.A. classes.
Dear Nicole:
Your application materials to the Master’s program in Library and Information Science at the University of Denver have been favorably reviewed and we are very interested in interviewing you for the program. We are inviting applicants to come to campus on Friday, March 2, 2007 for interviews. The interview day will include meetings with faculty, staff, and current students, as well as an opportunity to tour campus and learn more about DU. Interviews are scheduled for half an hour with faculty, current students, and alumni
I applied for Grad School in December and was waiting to hear back. I'm wanting to get the MLIS degree so I can either teach, be a librarian, or both. I knew a few teachers who did the exact same thing and they loved it. So - Here's hoping that I do well with the interview and get accepted to grad school. Also found out that I can apply to be a Grad Assistant and get $$ for tuition (which is good) and a living stipend (monthly $$). The tuition would pay for 2, 4, or 8 credits worth of classes. 8 credits is "full time" status for M.A. classes.
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