I think I'm back down to my best weight I've seen in 2 years (which is where I'd got in September right before vacation and the house issues). I'm hoping I can continue and see some more progress. I'm still hoping for another 15 pounds or so.
I've also made some great progress this morning with my running. I ran 3 miles in 28 minutes. Huge success for me. I ran about a mile at 7.0 miles per hour which is unheard of for me. I'm really trying to pick up my pace, so when I increase my mileage it won't be such a time commitment.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
On a roll
So, I've been doing well, but you wouldn't know it from the scale. It's that vicious cycle I always get in. How can I not be losing weight? It's so frustrating. I know I'm changing things, but it's so annoying.
I'm really thankful for these girls who are keeping me accountable at the gym. I go once a week w/each of them, so I can assure 3 days in, and then usually Scott wants me to work out at least once with him. Then I try to do 1 or 2 on my own at home. I took an extra rest day yesterday. I started the workout w/Scott. I made it about 2 minutes and then fel like I had a pinched muscle or something in my arm pit region. So I went to bed early instead.
I'm really thankful for these girls who are keeping me accountable at the gym. I go once a week w/each of them, so I can assure 3 days in, and then usually Scott wants me to work out at least once with him. Then I try to do 1 or 2 on my own at home. I took an extra rest day yesterday. I started the workout w/Scott. I made it about 2 minutes and then fel like I had a pinched muscle or something in my arm pit region. So I went to bed early instead.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Tues-Thurs
Tuesday I did go to the gym and get in my run. It was hard--I was struggled, but I did it. This girl got on the treadmill next to me about half way through my 30 min/3 mile run, smelling of peppermint. It was all I could think about for the 10 minutes she ran. I could barely breathe for it. Note to self: don't wear smelly lotions, perfume, lip balm, or anything else scented (no matter how seemingly pleasant the smell) to the gym. Yuck!!!!
Last night I went to a 45 min spinning class. Right after I went for a 10 min run on the treadmill. I slowed my normal pace down .5 MPH until the last 2 minutes when I cranked it up 1.5 MPH faster than my normal cadence. I felt like a bit of a bad ass running after my spin. As soon as I got home I took 600 mg of Ibuprofen b/c my calves were screaming. Maybe not so much of a bad ass. Did good with my calories yesterday.
Today I've done pretty well so far. I haven't exercised yet, but I'm going to Cardio Kick with a girlfriend at 5:25. This girl's class is so hard. My shoulders and hip will be killing me.
You should look for a moms group in Athens through Meetup.com. That's where I found mine, and I love it. I also go to MOPS which you would like as well I think.
Last night I went to a 45 min spinning class. Right after I went for a 10 min run on the treadmill. I slowed my normal pace down .5 MPH until the last 2 minutes when I cranked it up 1.5 MPH faster than my normal cadence. I felt like a bit of a bad ass running after my spin. As soon as I got home I took 600 mg of Ibuprofen b/c my calves were screaming. Maybe not so much of a bad ass. Did good with my calories yesterday.
Today I've done pretty well so far. I haven't exercised yet, but I'm going to Cardio Kick with a girlfriend at 5:25. This girl's class is so hard. My shoulders and hip will be killing me.
You should look for a moms group in Athens through Meetup.com. That's where I found mine, and I love it. I also go to MOPS which you would like as well I think.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Back on the wagon
So, I'm pretty much disgusted with my weight again. It hasn't really changed--just gone up a little to what it was before my August/September endeavors. I'm going to try to be a bit more moderate in my exercise so I can attempt to maintain it. I've started by just paying more attention to what I'm eating (it was a bit out of control with the holidays--especially the sweets).
Mon: ate about 1500 calories. Did Insanity cardio circuit video--estimated I burned about 300 calories (maybe a little less--didn't wear my heart rate monitor) So my calorie count would come to 1200--my target
Tues: I've started out with a good breakfast--hoping to either run or ride my bike--we'll see.
Mon: ate about 1500 calories. Did Insanity cardio circuit video--estimated I burned about 300 calories (maybe a little less--didn't wear my heart rate monitor) So my calorie count would come to 1200--my target
Tues: I've started out with a good breakfast--hoping to either run or ride my bike--we'll see.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
How are you?
I've been doing well this month except for the one week when C was sick. The gym has been fun--lots of classes to help keep me going. I've run 3 times in the last week, so that's back on track. I would like to do a 10 k or a mini-triathalon in the spring, so I'm trying to push myself to ride my bike and run more. I need to start swimming again as well.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Progress
I went back to the gym last night and used a cardio machine for about 15 minutes, and then I went to a Pilates class. It was hard, but doable. My calves are still sore from step class on Monday. Today I went to a CardioKick class (basically like kickboxing). It kicked my butt. I wore my heart rate monitor, and in 1 hour I burned almost 500 calories. That's ridiculous. And b/c I am ridiculouis and have no will power, I promptly came home and ate 3 fun size bags of M&Ms (w/Colin) and a huge lunch. So much for calorie burning.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Working Out
So for my first day of the gym, I did a weight lifting class (it was so hard on my arms) and then I did a step class. I wore my heart rate monitor for step and burned over 400 calories. Then I came home and ate candy. Oops!
