Sorry Gmail Tasks.
I went from this:
To this:
How did I ever live without Todoist?!
I admit, I was resistant to trying out Todoist. I tried to get the hang of it months ago and gave up. I don’t get the hang of new tech gadgets very easy and I prefer simple things! :)
But I have to thank Kath for giving me the extra nudge. She sent me an email last weekend. She said I had to try it out…so she changed her password and let me log into her own account to play around! How sweet is that?
So after drooling over her grocery list and her agonizing over her school list, I thought to myself: Todoist dot com is a gem in the rough!
Even though I initially liked the appeal of Gmail’s simplicity, I admit, it was even too simple for a simple gal like myself! ;)
For instance, I couldn’t add dates to things and organize by date. Todoist allows you to do this with ease.
It took me probably about a half hour of playing around to really feel comfortable with it, but I am SO happy I did. Everything is organized all in this nice tidy place! Just look at those screen shots!
I can even add a folder for Eric’s Todos. He is not a list maker by any means, so this will allow me to help him out. He can even log onto my account and check out his todos. hahahaha. Not likely going to happen but a wifey can dream right?! FUN!
So thanks to everyone who suggested trying out Todoist! I am a happy camper.
Try it out yourself!
I have to admit my workout today was a struggle!
I don’t know why but the past several days I have had to force myself to stay on that treadmill. Does anyone else go through these funks?
I wasn’t on the treadmill for more than 5 mins. and I wanted to get off! It didn’t help that my Satellite wasn’t working and I had no TV to watch. No magazine either. Just a Before picture starring back at me. And to be honest, it wasn’t working!
I had to pull out all the ropes to peak my motivation.
I decided intervals– and fast- were needed! These intervals let me get off the treadmill for short periods of time, allowing my body to feel at rest, at least temporarily!
Here is what I did:
- Before my workout: 1 set of 15 tricep dips for BBBC
- minutes 1-5: Walked speed 3.8, incline 15%
- 15 Tricep dips
- Minutes 6-10 walking, 3.8, incline 15%
- Last set of tricep dips
- Minutes 11-15, speed 4.0, incline 10%
- 1 min. plank
- Minutes 16-20, walking speed 3.8, incline 15%
- 1 min plank
- Minutes 21-25, walking speed 4.0, incline 10%
- 1 min plank
- Minutes 26-30, walking speed 3.8, incline 15%
- 1 min plank
- Minutes 31-35, walking speed 4.0, incline 10%
- 1 min plank
- Cool down for 8-10 mins, speed 3.8-3.0, incline decreasing from 10% down to 5%
Stats:
- Duration: 49 mins.
- Max heart rate: 158 bpm
- Avg heart rate: 135 bpm
- Feel the burn: 338 kcals
I am wondering if I didn’t have enough fuel for my workout? I didn’t have carbs at lunch so perhaps that was why. Before my workout I did have this apple, so I thought that was enough, but perhaps my body disagreed!
My body also could be a bit run down judging from the past couple days headaches and general tiredness.
I will make sure to have a carb heavy lunch or breakfast tomorrow and see if that makes a difference.
Edit: Yup, I’m pretty sure it was the lack of carbs. I just had toast with an avocado, small piece of cheeseless leftover pizza, and a few handfuls of cereal. I feel much better. lol.
Tonight’s questions:
- What are your favourite pre and post workout snacks/meals?
- Do you try to eat carb heavy foods before workouts?
- What snack or meal do you find holds you over the most?
As I mentioned in this afternoon’s post, tomorrow is our celebrity interview! See you tomorrow for the fun! Who hoo!!! :D
I can relate- I’m SUPER anal about pre-workout food. For me, it’s mostly about eating juuuust the right amount. Too little is bad because I feel weak and famished, but too much is even worse- I HATE working out on a full stomach almost as much as working out on an empty stomach. When I was half-marathon training, my favorite post-snack was 1 very ripe banana mashed with 1 tbsp of PB and a scoop of protein powder. It packs carbs, protein, and fat all in one creamy bowl.
ok, i must try this to-do list business! i’m a little flip book kinda girl but perhaps it is time to update! i like a green smoothie after my workout and i usually just have a handfull of cereal before. works for me!
diana
so I totally going to try todolist…it looks AWESOME!! I am totally a list person too!
i workout in the mornings before work and so i usually don’t eat anything before…i find that when i do i don’t feel too well. but then right afterwards i always refuel with oatmeal and fruit.
Oooh, never heard of that to-do list program before – I must check it out.
PROTEIN SHAKES!!!!!!!!! That’s what I’m all about.
There is an APPLICATION on the IPHONE, I don’t know how I lived without it! It keeps my life so much more organized!
Just left a comment on your previous post about the chard wrap – please read!!
i need to try this :) I am a list addict! Definitely a carbs girl, love my morning oats with PB, it keeps me full like nothing else.
I usually find if I eat just the right amount of carbs it fuels me. Also bananas and tons of water…. If I am dehydrated I crash majorly.
I feel like if I started doing planks in the treadmill section of the gym people would be like WTF hahahaha. I wish I had one at home……
I definitely get that way on the treadmill sometimes. I’ve found that just telling myself that I’m having a good workout helps. “You feel fine right now. This isn’t hard. It will be over soon and you’ll be glad you had a good workout.” Sometimes you just have to grit your teeth and bear it, though.
So excited to see who your guest celeb is!!!
Your new todoist web page looks wonderful! I am using gmail, but I might switch over. It’s an awesome way to stay organized. I agree–carbs fuel me the best. I love bananas and apples especially. I can’t wait to see who your guest “celebrity” is!
<3 jess :)
xxx
P.S did you get my email? For some reason my email was being odd and I wasn’t 100% sure you did–instead of going back to the inbox, it stayed at the draft. Hmm, anyways, thanks so much!
Protein foods are what keep me the most satisfied in general. Before workouts I like a combo of protein and carb (often 2% greek yogurt with some cereal and almonds mixed in) After weight lifting workouts I like protein shakes. I don’t see a need for post cardio snack unless the cardio is longer than a 60 minute cardio session. If so, I will do a high glycemic carb like chocolate milk (which gives some protein too) or toast with jam. Chocolate milk is actually one of the best post-workout foods you can have according to a few studies.
aww, Kath!! damn sweet of her! :D
That todoist looks amazing! I must check it out =)
TODOIST IS AWESOME! I’m slightly obsessed. I have been using it since last semester and it has been a lifesaver!
pre meal i eat some weird breakfast blendy cereal by nutrimax (i’ll get the info if you want) that’s 80 cal. then i warm up with incline walking. and then i eat some cereal and then i run/interval train. HITT. crossfit. post exercise? lately i got into egg burritos with egg whites, or cereal and yogurt with fruit. trying to cut down carbs tho.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEE TODOIST!!
I love your list!!
Ooo I love being organized and I LOVE technology so TODOIST looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing those screen shots…I’m going to play around with it tonight :)
Your To Do lists are so fancy! I use recipe cards or my iPhone depending on where I am!
that looks great! I definitely want to try that. my method right now is long post it notes in my planner! it can def get messy!