It's been hard to keep up with posting, but I assure you I've been doing the workouts!
Here's where I left off...
Saturday (STATurday):
Weight: 190 My weight went up a little over the illness, but I wasn't worried about it.
All other measurements were the same
I got my grocery shopping done, and enjoyed the weekend as I rested and saw some family.
Sunday:
It was Stretch day, which I didn't do, but I did stick to my calories very well.
Monday: Focus T25 Alpha - Week 2
workout: Cardio
It was easier today, and I was able to breathe better which always helps.
calories: on track
Tuesday:
workout: Total Body Circuit
This killed me! This was one I didn't do in my sick week, so it hurt!
calories: on track, but hungry!!! I had a hard time today with just feeling hungry and deprived
Wednesday:
workout: Speed 1.0
This is getting easier, and I felt good about my ability - had to do it alone, but I did it!
calories: today I learned the importance of balancing calories and cravings - I REALLY wanted chinese, so I built my whole day around it! Woo hoo! I also started feeling really good about snacking on raw fruits and veggies.
Thursday:
workout: Cardio
Getting easier, and I'm able to do more of the moves without modifying. I am amazed at how much stronger I feel already.
calories: still on track - but I learned a little something about BMR from the Mama Laughlin Fit Camp group I subscribe to on facebook. Turns out - I've been eating too few calories for my body and level of activity, that's why I feel so hungry. Duh! So, I have to adjust my thinking. Of course, there are good calories and bad, so I just have to make sure to eat MORE of the things that are good for me, like protein, fiber, good fats (nuts), and some solid dairy. I have been only drinking water and coffee, with the occasional post-workout chocolate milk or juice. I'm feeling good about my choices, and I think I can actually see a difference in my face shape!
Friday (Today):
DOUBLE DAY!
workout: Lower Focus & Ab Intervals
Ok, so I was able to rock lower focus with very minimal modification. Abs on the other hand...well...that's a different story. Wow, my core is WEAK! I wasn't able to make it through the video, but I did what I could so I can get a little stronger. I am going to try to do that video again tomorrow, maybe I was just spent after the first one.
calories: Today, I had Village Inn - No, it was not a great choice. Yes, it was delicious! I was actually really hungry for eggs, and I wanted them from a restaurant. Should I have only had the eggs and some canadian bacon, and maybe some whole wheat toast? Ok, you've got me there. But dammit, I wanted the frickin biscuits and gravy!!! Luckily, it was "brunch" and I had only had some fruit for breakfast, so it didn't kill me on calories for the day. I'm having a light dinner. :)
I also bought a new watch that tracks heart rate and calories. I hope it's accurate, because I'm going to use those readings! I think on average, I'm burning almost 300 calories during these workouts. Mostly because I'm so out of shape, but hey, it works for now!
Tomorrow: STATS!
Oh, and I'll be at solo/small group music contest all day, so I'm going to wear my pedometer and track how much I'm walking for the day. That should be fun!
Friday, March 28, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
No, I didn't disappear. But I did end up with a whopper of a sinus/respiratory/flu-like thing that knocked me out for a few days. Unfortunately, I legitimately couldn't breathe well enough to do the workouts. Monday was bad enough! However, I did it, and here's my update.
Monday measurements as follows:
weight: 188.2
chest: 45 (yes, I have giant knockers)
waist: 37
arms: 13
thighs: 24.5
Monday's workout:
Focus T25 Alpha: Cardio
I had to modify nearly all moves, mostly because of my breathing, not to mention my current level of un-fitness.
Tuesday's workout:
Nada - wait, does coughing myself into a fit and pulling all my neck, back and ab muscles count?
(On this day I went to the doctor - there was crap in my lungs, so I got a Z-pack, steroids and an inhaler...ok I was in fact a little sick)
Wednesday's workout:
see Tuesday
Wednesday's calories:
today I also started tracking on MFP again...even with my splurge on girl scout comfort cookies, I managed to stay under my 1,200 allowance.
Thursday's workout:
see Tuesday
Thursday's calories:
I went over....end of story. Today I found out the fast and easy gas station meal I had been enjoying at least once a week all year is over 1,000 calories. Um, yeah. Dammit.
Friday's workout:
Focus T25 Alpha: DOUBLE DAY! --- Lower Focus & Cardio
Ok, so, I knew from the start there was no way I was going to make it through both videos with my health not yet back to normal. However, I wanted to jump back in without waiting to be back to 100%, because there are always reason to postpone. Also, with the wonderful encouragement of my T25 buddy, I was convinced to at least keep moving through the second video and make my own modifications just to keep going.
Friday's calories:
Today I'm in the clear and back on track....I still have a whopping 720 calories left for the day! I should be able to come in under that!
Tonight's task, besides continuing to nurse my lungs back to health, is to make my healthy shopping list for the next week. I'm a habitual snacker, and I know it. So, why not trash all the trash, and stock up on some snacky things that are actually healthy and won't kill my calories - clementines, apples, carrots, cauliflower, even some low-cal dipping sauce! I will not starve myself. I will plan my calorie splurges and enjoy them. That is the only thing that will keep this girl motivated!
Tomorrow I'll be grocery shopping, making up one of the videos I missed earlier in the week, taking stats, and staying on track. See you back here!
Monday measurements as follows:
weight: 188.2
chest: 45 (yes, I have giant knockers)
waist: 37
arms: 13
thighs: 24.5
Monday's workout:
Focus T25 Alpha: Cardio
I had to modify nearly all moves, mostly because of my breathing, not to mention my current level of un-fitness.
Tuesday's workout:
Nada - wait, does coughing myself into a fit and pulling all my neck, back and ab muscles count?
(On this day I went to the doctor - there was crap in my lungs, so I got a Z-pack, steroids and an inhaler...ok I was in fact a little sick)
Wednesday's workout:
see Tuesday
Wednesday's calories:
today I also started tracking on MFP again...even with my splurge on girl scout comfort cookies, I managed to stay under my 1,200 allowance.
Thursday's workout:
see Tuesday
Thursday's calories:
I went over....end of story. Today I found out the fast and easy gas station meal I had been enjoying at least once a week all year is over 1,000 calories. Um, yeah. Dammit.
Friday's workout:
Focus T25 Alpha: DOUBLE DAY! --- Lower Focus & Cardio
Ok, so, I knew from the start there was no way I was going to make it through both videos with my health not yet back to normal. However, I wanted to jump back in without waiting to be back to 100%, because there are always reason to postpone. Also, with the wonderful encouragement of my T25 buddy, I was convinced to at least keep moving through the second video and make my own modifications just to keep going.
Friday's calories:
Today I'm in the clear and back on track....I still have a whopping 720 calories left for the day! I should be able to come in under that!
Tonight's task, besides continuing to nurse my lungs back to health, is to make my healthy shopping list for the next week. I'm a habitual snacker, and I know it. So, why not trash all the trash, and stock up on some snacky things that are actually healthy and won't kill my calories - clementines, apples, carrots, cauliflower, even some low-cal dipping sauce! I will not starve myself. I will plan my calorie splurges and enjoy them. That is the only thing that will keep this girl motivated!
Tomorrow I'll be grocery shopping, making up one of the videos I missed earlier in the week, taking stats, and staying on track. See you back here!
Monday, March 17, 2014
A year and some change later….
I'm in a new job, I'm still overweight, and now I'm officially 30. I said last year I didn't want to enter my 30s in that state of unfit. However, I did, and there's nothing I can do now but move forward. So, 30 is the year when I get my shit together!
In my new job, there are several teachers in a couple different groups, that get together to work out and generally be active. I have not been asked to participate with these groups. The reason is obvious…I would only slow them down. Nonetheless, it makes me a little sad that I'm missing out on spending time with friends because of my fitness level. There's motivation #1. Motivation #2 is my NYC trip this summer…it's right at the beginning of June, so I've only got about 12 weeks to get it together. I obviously won't hit my goal by then, but I can absolutely be 30 lbs down by then, and that's my goal.
Today, a co-worker and I are starting Focus T-25 - a 10-week work out series. If I really work hard to cut calories, eat lots of fiber and protein, and do this fitness program, I can absolutely get down 30 lbs.
So here it is…on a day like today, feeling like hell as I do, I would normally talk myself out of working out because I'm sick. But today starts a new chapter of "no excuse" health and fitness.
Day 1: Today, at the beginning, I weighed in at 188.2. Definitely not my heaviest, but definitely too heavy. I have the measurements of chest, waist, arms and legs too, but they're at home, so I'll have to post those later…besides, I'll have to update on how the first workout goes. It starts with the cardio disc, and I've heard it's really hard. Well, here goes nothing!
I'm in a new job, I'm still overweight, and now I'm officially 30. I said last year I didn't want to enter my 30s in that state of unfit. However, I did, and there's nothing I can do now but move forward. So, 30 is the year when I get my shit together!
In my new job, there are several teachers in a couple different groups, that get together to work out and generally be active. I have not been asked to participate with these groups. The reason is obvious…I would only slow them down. Nonetheless, it makes me a little sad that I'm missing out on spending time with friends because of my fitness level. There's motivation #1. Motivation #2 is my NYC trip this summer…it's right at the beginning of June, so I've only got about 12 weeks to get it together. I obviously won't hit my goal by then, but I can absolutely be 30 lbs down by then, and that's my goal.
Today, a co-worker and I are starting Focus T-25 - a 10-week work out series. If I really work hard to cut calories, eat lots of fiber and protein, and do this fitness program, I can absolutely get down 30 lbs.
So here it is…on a day like today, feeling like hell as I do, I would normally talk myself out of working out because I'm sick. But today starts a new chapter of "no excuse" health and fitness.
Day 1: Today, at the beginning, I weighed in at 188.2. Definitely not my heaviest, but definitely too heavy. I have the measurements of chest, waist, arms and legs too, but they're at home, so I'll have to post those later…besides, I'll have to update on how the first workout goes. It starts with the cardio disc, and I've heard it's really hard. Well, here goes nothing!
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