Blog is Relocating

When I started the band process, I had these grand visions of having a blog dedicated to it and people having access to information...all the good important stuff. I realize that I'm not having the kind of experience that most people are looking for. I don't post all kinds of amazing recipes incorporating protein powders and stuff, and so far, it has been a pretty uneventful journey. That being said, I have decided to fold this blog into my regular blog. If you want to continue hearing about my lap band journey, 30 for 30, or just my life...you can now find me at www.thoughtsfromthejon.com See you on the other side.

30 for 30 Day 7

So if you are a regular reader, you probably recognized that yesterday was day 7 and today should be day 8. This isn't some sort of Sabbath period where I don't do work on Sundays or anything. I was just too stinking tired after working so much in the yard yesterday to actually post something. Sandra and I spent a lot of time raking the yard and I put some fertilizer down. We were going to ride our bikes to church, but timing didn't work out. I really don't mind though because the yard work was hard enough. We put in a good hour. Today I rode my bike to work, so I'm sitting pretty well for the longest continuous exercise stretch of my life. Happy Monday!

30 for 30 Day 6

It feels so good to be writing at 2:30 and already completed my 30 minutes for today. I don't think that I have gone six days in a row exercising since I was in high school...if then. Slept in a little bit this morning and then we rode our bikes to a picnic lunch to check out the new playground equipment at a local park. I attached the bike trailer onto my bike this time and pulled the boys behind. I love being cheered on with shouts of "Faster! Faster!" Then Aunt Katie and Uncle Ryan joined us and are going to spend the night! It's off to watch Tangled and dinner at McAlister's followed by some Oatmeal Stout from The Library. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

30 for 30 Day 5

5 for 5!! I wasn't sure I would even make it this far in the challenge. I rode my bike tonight even though it was dark. Used some giftcards to order a headlight and tail light for the bike so I will finally be able to see after Tuesday. There was enough stinking wind tonight though so I'm thinking this wprkput should count for at least 40 minutes!

30 for 30 Day 4

Making small changes is the easiest way to start losing weight. Today, I needed to go deposit some cash in the bank. A year ago, it would have been a quick trip through the drive through teller after work. Today, I walked over to the on campus branch. Tonight, I needed to go back to lock up rooms in the Classroom Building because part of my job is to oversee that building. Instead of driving there, I rode my bike. It was really nice to ride in the cool when no one else was really around. I need to keep thinking of other small changes I can make. What kinds of changes have you been making?

30 for 30 Day 3

Today was such a hectic day!  I don't feel like I got much in the way of down time at work, and then had a friend come over for dinner tonight.  It didn't leave much time to try and work out.  Rather than trying to ride my bike in the dark...not to mention is was stinking cold outside tonight.  I took the advice of Sandra and busted out the Wii Fit.  I might as well put that thing to good use.  My favorite is the Kung Fu thing where you try to match their rhythms.  I'm not very good, but I put in the time I needed to, and stuck to the program.  I have completed 10% of the challenge without missing a day.  Let's hope we keep it up!  I think tomorrow we'll try to get on the bike some more.  Anyone else thinking Tour de Prairie?

30 for 30 Day 2

Day 2 and I'm still on track. Like I mentioned yesterday, I did a little extra walking going to and from a meeting today and managed to getbmy time in. I have to admit that I don't really like splitting up the workout. I'd much rather just hit it hard for 30 minutes straight and be done. 2 down 28 to go.

30 for 30 Day 1

   One day down in the 30 for 30 challenge.  I'm glad I haven't managed to screw it up yet!  I helped get the kids down for bed, then hopped on my bike and headed off.  I managed to get 6.67 miles in 32 minutes 44 seconds.  Laramie is such a cool place to ride, but tonight, it was actually a little too cool.  I had to keep the coat zipped up and wore gloves, but I love this place anyway.  Even though it is May and summer really hasn't hit, I know I will enjoy it all the more when I can head out in shorts and a t-shirt.  It's such a bike friendly town and people actually let me cross busy streets and I never had anyone honk at me.  I have a meeting tomorrow, so I'm thinking I will leave a couple minutes early and stretch it into a 15 minute walk both ways.  Anyone out there going to take up their own challenge?  I'd love to hear about it.

30 for 30

   If you have read the last couple of posts, I haven't been focusing too well on this weight loss journey.  It seems once you learn the appropriate methods to "cheat" the band, that it is much easier to do so and it happens more often than it should.  I have decided that I need to get back on track, and I would love the help of my friends and family to do it.

   Exercise is a key component of losing weight.  It helps burn calories, gets my blood flowing and help my heart to be strong and healthy.  The weight loss center where I did my surgery recommends getting 30 minutes five times a week.  It doesn't even need to be 30 consecutive minutes - as long as it is in 10 minute increments.  I could go walk for 10 minutes in the morning then bike for 20 in the afternoon.  I just need to be doing something!

   Counting today, there are 30 days left in the month of May, and I want to set a personal goal to get 30 minutes every single day for the rest of the month.  I have set up a special calendar to show what I've done, and I will also plan on posting a brief blog each day of what my activity was.  You are welcome to visit the blog or the calendar anytime.  Here is the link to the calendar.  http://goo.gl/aAcYM

   You are welcome to post comments on the blog, or if you want, you can send encouraging email or text messages.  If you don't already have my phone number, send me a message and I'll give it to you, but I'd rather not throw it on a blog.  This is going to be a tough challenge, because I'm sure I will want to just relax some nights, or it will be too cold or windy to bike, but it needs to happen.  Plus, this month I will turn 31 years old!  Regardless of my plans for the day, trips out of town or how busy I am at work, this should happen every day.  I'd love your encouragement, or for you to join me in the challenge.