In Search of My Waistline - update, week 5

Well, so let me give you an update on my progress of searching once again for my pre-pregnancy waistline. My initial goal was to work out 5 days a week and watch what I ate even more for 6 weeks. I had to cut that a bit shore by about a week and a half as we had a last minute vacation come into the scene... and, of course, I could not refuse it! (who would in their right minds, say 'no' to a vacation, right?)

Ok, here are the pre-vacation stats at week 5 (2 weeks after last report) ...

% body fat unchanged

BMI same

weight 137-138.4 (same, for all practical purpose)

waist circumference 31 3/4 - 31 1/2 inches (-0.5 -- hey! something is something, right?)

hip circumference unchanged

waist to hip ratio 0.85 (-0.01 -- super, i will take this too!)

So, we will see what happens after this 2 1/2 week vacation... my plan is to give my body a breather and just make sure that I am active but I will not actively seek to go to the gym ... I think both body, mind, and soul need a small break for the daily routine.

I believe that at this point in time I have done what I can on my own and upon my return will most likely enlist either the help of local trainer and gym or just bump it up on a notch and attend group aerobics and resistance training at a local gym... still 5 days a week.

keep you posted, keep your head up, stay focused!

Nike+iPod

So, check out this new gadget that I just became aware of...

My husband bought a pair of Nike+ shoes for running a few months back --  he liked the looks of them and comfortable for running.  Well, it wasn't until last night as we were looking at his shoes for a possible wash after playing with them out in the mud that we realized the insoles remove and that there was an oval pocket.  Interesting!  So my husband investigated and found out about this very, very cool gadget that helps you track your running stats.  

The way it works is that if you have either a certain type of iPod or iPhone, you place a special sensor in the pocket of the insole before running and you can track your pace and time as you are running via your already-owned electronics.  So, not only are you listening to your favorite tunes during your workout, but literally, you can also check your stats "on the run"! 

You gotta love technology!  As I continue looking through the website, I also see that you can use it at the gym to track your workouts there too-- just plug your iPod or iPhone into a Nike+iPod compatible machine (treadmill, elliptical or climber) and ... voila!