Last week I worked out 5 days like normal and ate great. This week I lifted on Monday and took Tuesday off to hang out with Ashley. We had the most amazing time- shopping and dinner at Garbanzo. I actually found the perfect going out Denver/Las Vegas dress at I.Got.It.At.Ross.
I had my cheat meal on Friday at none other than Old Chicago's. Saturday I started the day out strong eating healthy and then yada yada yada and now it's Wednesday.
Trying to get back on track!!!
Starting Weight (2/28/11): 134.6lbs
Current Weight: 130.6lbs
Total Weight Loss: -4lbs
Goal Weight: 120lbs
Note: Yada Yada Yada
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Weight Lifting- A Man's World?
I am intimidated by big muscley men in the gym. As a result I don't go near the weight machines and I most definitely stay away from the free weights. In fact I wouldn't know what to do in that part of the gym.
I'm not a total newb (name that TV show) when it comes to weight lifting. I did finish P90X, but I had Tony guiding me through every workout. My results with P90X were great (they would have been better if I would have focused on my diet). But I want to be more toned and in order to get toned I have to either do P90X again or start lifting more at the gym.
Right now I am loving the atmosphere of the gym. I also like the idea of getting out of the house. So for now I am abandoning P90X and Insanity. But I have made a promise with myself that I will finish the entire Insanity program sometime in the new future!
Ashley and I now have our own personal trainer! Well actually he is Ashley's co-worker. But he is so knowledgeable and loves to teach that it feels like we have a trainer. We lift with him, his fiance and his brother.
I am starting to understand the addiction side of lifting and the benefits of lifting with at lease one other person. I love the fact that you feed off of each others energy. If you go harder, they go harder. It's all about competition, but with yourself.
Today we lifted back and biceps. My favorite part of the workout was the rope excercise (I felt like a biggest loser contestant) :
And hitting this (I forgot how much I enjoy boxing) :
The goal is to lift with the group 2-3 times a week and do cardio (run or swim) the other 2-3 days. My "trainer" says I should be toned by Vegas! And by toned I don't mean this...
Or this...
All I have to do is make sure I stick to my diet.
Bring it people... summer is almost here!!!
I'm not a total newb (name that TV show) when it comes to weight lifting. I did finish P90X, but I had Tony guiding me through every workout. My results with P90X were great (they would have been better if I would have focused on my diet). But I want to be more toned and in order to get toned I have to either do P90X again or start lifting more at the gym.
Right now I am loving the atmosphere of the gym. I also like the idea of getting out of the house. So for now I am abandoning P90X and Insanity. But I have made a promise with myself that I will finish the entire Insanity program sometime in the new future!
Ashley and I now have our own personal trainer! Well actually he is Ashley's co-worker. But he is so knowledgeable and loves to teach that it feels like we have a trainer. We lift with him, his fiance and his brother.
I am starting to understand the addiction side of lifting and the benefits of lifting with at lease one other person. I love the fact that you feed off of each others energy. If you go harder, they go harder. It's all about competition, but with yourself.
Today we lifted back and biceps. My favorite part of the workout was the rope excercise (I felt like a biggest loser contestant) :
And hitting this (I forgot how much I enjoy boxing) :
The goal is to lift with the group 2-3 times a week and do cardio (run or swim) the other 2-3 days. My "trainer" says I should be toned by Vegas! And by toned I don't mean this...
All I have to do is make sure I stick to my diet.
Bring it people... summer is almost here!!!
Starting Weight (2/28/11): 134.6lbs
Current Weight: 129.4lbs
Total Weight Loss: -5.2lbs
Goal Weight: 120lbs
Note: Won the Work Weight-Loss Challenge!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday Treadmill Hell
Today's treadmill boot camp workout was H.A.R.D.
Here is what we did.
8 minute run, 2 minute recovery, 4 rounds total
- Start at a fast pace, run at this pace for 2 minutes (2 minutes)
- Increase pace, run at this new pace or 2 minutes (4 minutes)
- Increase pace, run at this new pace for 2 minutes (6 minutes)
- Increase pace, run at this new pace for 2 minutes (8 minutes)
- Recover at your base pace (or lower) for 2 mintues
- Repeat for a total of 4 rounds
I admit, on paper it looks easy. But on the treadmill it's hard!!!!
Here is what we did.
8 minute run, 2 minute recovery, 4 rounds total
- Start at a fast pace, run at this pace for 2 minutes (2 minutes)
- Increase pace, run at this new pace or 2 minutes (4 minutes)
- Increase pace, run at this new pace for 2 minutes (6 minutes)
- Increase pace, run at this new pace for 2 minutes (8 minutes)
- Recover at your base pace (or lower) for 2 mintues
- Repeat for a total of 4 rounds
I admit, on paper it looks easy. But on the treadmill it's hard!!!!
Starting Weight (2/28/11): 134.6lbs
Current Weight: 130.2lbs
Total Weight Loss: -4.4lbs
Goal Weight: 120lbs
Note: Sore. Headache.
Monday, March 21, 2011
100% Clean Eating- How Long Can I Last?
Because I 1) get board easily 2) love the thrill of trying something new 3) fell off the band wagon over the weekend 4) cannot come up with new meals I have decided to see how long I can go eating 100% clean as defined by Tosca Reno.
Clean eating is about eating non-processed foods to include lean protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats. Eating 5 times per day, while paying attention to portion sizes.
Because I want to challenge myself and see major results before Vegas, I chose the strict meal plan. The downside with this plan is that it is so restrictive I might burn out quickly. So the question is, how long can I last before I break?
Here is what I ate today. I will be eating the same thing tomorrow.
Breakfast
Clean eating is about eating non-processed foods to include lean protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats. Eating 5 times per day, while paying attention to portion sizes.
Because I want to challenge myself and see major results before Vegas, I chose the strict meal plan. The downside with this plan is that it is so restrictive I might burn out quickly. So the question is, how long can I last before I break?
Here is what I ate today. I will be eating the same thing tomorrow.
Breakfast
- Oatmeal
- Ground Flax Seed (tip: make sure to grind the flax seed. Otherwise the seed just passes through you whole.)
- Bee Pollen (common benefits: weight loss, increased energy, digestive benefits, slows the aging process, prevents cancer, and helps with infertility. For more information click here.)
- Green Tea
- Reno recommends eggs, but I just can't make myself eat them.
- Shakeology with 1/2 banana
- Lemon Water
- Sweet Potato
- Chicken
- Green Beans
- Green Tea
- Shakeology with 1/2 Banana
- Lemon Water
- Recovery Drink post Workout
- Salad with Romain Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onion
- Black Beans
- Avocado
- Fresh Salsa
Starting Weight (2/28/11): 134.6lbs
Current Weight: 132.6lbs
Total Weight Loss: -2lbs
Goal Weight: 120lbs
Note: Great workout! A little hungry at 9:30PM.
Uglies
I finally finished a book! Don't judge- it's a tween book. I have had a hard time finding a book that is as captivating and exciting to read as The Hunger Games. I think I have read a total of 2 books since THG, listened to half a book on tape and only got through 2 chapters in a classic. Finishing this book is a huge accomplishment!
For a full plot review from Wikipedia click here.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Swim Lesson
I thought today's workout was going to be easy. A nice break from two days of hard running. Ashley had something else in mind.
Ashley found time to research swim technique drills. And so instead of swimming our usual .5 mile at our usual pace, we tried something new.
I won't bore you with what our workout consisted of, but we worked on kicking and stroke. We were surprised at how much stronger our legs were from last time we did used the kick board. We actually kicked for 200 yards straight. A huge accomplishment for us both! The lady in the next lane however, wasn't as enthusiastic about our kicking as we were. She might have gotten splashed a couple times.
Ashley and I also taught ourselves how to do a flip-turn! We have been trying to learn how to do a flip-turn forever. Today it all just clicked.
Ashley found time to research swim technique drills. And so instead of swimming our usual .5 mile at our usual pace, we tried something new.
I won't bore you with what our workout consisted of, but we worked on kicking and stroke. We were surprised at how much stronger our legs were from last time we did used the kick board. We actually kicked for 200 yards straight. A huge accomplishment for us both! The lady in the next lane however, wasn't as enthusiastic about our kicking as we were. She might have gotten splashed a couple times.
Ashley and I also taught ourselves how to do a flip-turn! We have been trying to learn how to do a flip-turn forever. Today it all just clicked.
Starting Weight (2/28/11): 134.6lbs
Current Weight: 130.6lbs
Total Weight Loss: -4lbs
Goal Weight: 120lbs
Note: So, so tired.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Words of Truth
As seen on Fountly and Chookooloonks.
How the Dalai Lama responded when asked what most surprised him about humanity:
"Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."
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