How ‘bout dem bullets!
Buggin’: This weekend I dug out my Bodybugg, blew off the dust balls and cobwebs, and hooked it up again because the little bit of OCD that I have loves to keep track of calories burned vs. calories taken in. It’s really great to have a visual to look at that keeps you on track with your targeted calorie deficit, and I’m enough of a geek to really dig that kind of stuff. You get used to wearing it really fast and you just wear it all the time, except in the shower. It measures the calories burned by body heat, sweat, and movement. I had always heard that you can’t trust the calorie counters on treadmills and elliptical machines because they always way overestimate the calorie burn, so last night I decided to see if my elliptical was even in the right ballpark. I downloaded the bugg so I knew my starting point and jumped on the elliptical. When I finished 40 minutes later the elliptical said I burned 407 calories. Right away I downloaded the bugg again and did the subtraction, and sure enough, it was dead on at 407 calories. I don’t know how the elliptical did it since it has no idea how much I weigh, but I’m glad to know it’s accurate. And also? How freaking cool is that?
Quitter: I really hate being a quitter when I’ve started something, but I had to leave the Project 365 I started at the beginning of the year. At this point in my life I have to do the fitness thing, and quite frankly that consumes most of my free time. I am over the big 40 hurdle and it’s only going to get harder from here, and things were so out of control I felt I had to dedicate my full attention to it or end up getting around in a scooter for the rest of my life. I asked a member of the group who had expressed an interest before to take over the admin functions, and while I’m sad at not having finished this project I know it’s the right thing for me right now.
Big Life: I am in love with Kirstie Alley’s new show, Kirstie Alley’s Big Life. It’s funny as hell. Hubs hates her assistant Kyle; he calls him a flapping wet douche bag, which is itself pretty funny. It’s a fun watch, especially when her assistants bust her chubby buddy Jim going through drive-thrus to scarf cheeseburgers on the sly. HIGHlarious! Plus I love that she’s not afraid to look completely unairbrushed and fresh out of bed on national TV. That takes some balls and Kirstie has huge ones.
Dat’s all folks! Have a great rest of your week.
*Obligatory Disclaimer: No one gave me a Bodybugg to try and this is not a paid review. I bought it with my own very hard earned dollars, although if someone wanted to send me the new model I wouldn’t kick it out of bed.
Isn’t it sad what we bloggers have been reduced to? Having to make little disclaimers about things we truly like so that no one things we are blog whoring? LOL
I love Kirstie. Hate her religious views…but as a person? I think she is pretty close to awesome and probably one of the most real human beings in Hollywood.
Except for that spooky Scientology stuff. But, I’m willing to overlook that.
.-= CP´s last blog ..It’s all in the attitude, Baby. =-.
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Lisa Reply:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:31 am
@CP, I’m with you on the Scientology stuff – I don’t get it at all. But otherwise, I think she’s pretty down to earth.
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April 7th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Glad you are happy and getting healthier. Seems like I am the only one not working on getting in shape. You might be inspiring me a bit here, woman!
P. S. Quit schmit. I’m thankful you aren’t stressing over that!
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Lisa Reply:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:32 am
@hello haha narf, I’m glad too, and it feels really good. And I’ll take inspiring any day over what I’ve been doing!
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April 7th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I was sad I had to stop the 365 thing too, but I’ve got too much on my plate and who needs extra stress? Not me.
I’m very proud of your committment to your fitness. Keep up the good work and know that I am up with you at 5 am. Although it’s like 8 am here by that time and I’ve already been to the gym and am getting ready for work. Anyway, know that you are not alone and that I will think of you when I am hauling my cookies out of my soft, comfy bed at the crack of ass.
.-= Finn´s last blog ..Diptych Fourteen: Temporary =-.
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Lisa Reply:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:36 am
@Finn, No one needs extra stress, that’s for sure! Once I stopped beating myself up about it, it was a relief.
I discovered I’m not a morning person at all. Hubs and I gave the early morning workouts 2 weeks, and by the end of that time we were so cranky and tired we decided it wasn’t worth it. When you cry on the elliptical at 5 am it’s time for a change! Now we’re working out in the evenings only and it’s much better on many levels – including the scale.
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Finn Reply:
April 8th, 2010 at 6:45 am
@Lisa, I’m not a morning person either, but I’ve tried working out at night and it just doesn’t work for me. Glad it’s working for you though. Crying on the elliptical is not good!
.-= Finn´s last blog ..Diptych Fourteen: Temporary =-.
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April 8th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Hey sister, I am all about quitting stuff that takes away from healthier stuff.
Also, I cannot wait to seeeeeeeeeeeeeee you tomorrow!
.-= Hilly´s last blog ..How Hilly Does A Disney Princess! =-.
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Lisa Reply:
April 8th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
@Hilly Me either! Woo hoo!!
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April 8th, 2010 at 2:24 pm