Friday, January 29, 2010

Week 3

Last weeks weight: 149
Current Weight: 145

My diet was pretty clean (1400-1700 calories), only dined out once.
My workout was as follows:

Saturday-30 minute treadmill run (6.0-7.5 interval)
Monday-30 minute treadmill run (5.5, 6.0, 6.5 for 3 minute each)
Tuesday-plyo/cali
Wednesday-30 minute treadmill run (6.0-6.5 steady state)
Thursday-cali/plyo (upped my pull-ups to 15 reps, my hop lunges to 20 and my sprint was at 8.0 for 2 minutes)
Friday-30 minutes treadmill run (5.8, 6.5, 7.0 for 3 minutes each) and 5 minute walk on incline 6.0, speed 4.5

Fitness Tip:
"You can't out-train a bad diet." You can kill yourself at the gym, but you will not see the results you want without a good diet. For me, sugar is the main result-seeing enemy. I have been going without sugar (only naturally occurring sugars; ie: honey, fruit, dairy) for almost 4 weeks and I feel great. The first few weeks were really difficult, but it gets easier. Try going just a week or two, you will feel empowered! Check out these articles on the cons of sugar.

http://www.healingcancernaturally.com/sugar-health-effects-risks.html
http://vitaminusa.com/sugsweetpois.html

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Week 2

Last weeks weight:149
Current weight:149

Diet not as clean; dined out 3 out of 7 days but tried to watch it. Other days were around 1500 calories.

Workout:
Monday- ate a burger
Tuesday-plyo/cali (felt stronger and quicker this time around, even added a few more reps and 10 lb dumbell instead of 5 for box squats.
Wednesday-30 minute treadmill run (5.5, 6.0. 6.5 for 3 minutes each)
Thursday-cali/plyo
Friday-30 minute treadmill run (same)
Saturday-30 minute interval run (6.0 2 minutes, 7.0-7.5 1 minute)

Tip of the week:
When dining out I find it helpful to portion out before hand. If you are eating mexican, set aside 10 chips or so and eat only that. Set aside 1 piece of bread and so forth. When ordering a salad, be careful; they could be more fattening with the dressing. Order it on the side. When you order your meal, also order a to-go box and immediately put half away. Drink lots of water. This may all be common sense, but it is easier said than done! You can still enjoy your favorites as long as you watch your portions.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Week 1

Okay, so after the holidays and 8 weeks postpartum, I'm ready to kick my routine up a notch.  My starting weight was 152.  My current weight is 149.  My diet was a clean 1400-1700 calories a day.  My workout was as follows:

Monday-30 minute run (5.5-6.5 treadmill)
Tuesday-calisthenics/plyometrics (3 sets of each):
*110 overhead arm claps (trust me it burns)
*25 push-ups
*15 box squats
*12 assisted pull-ups
*20 seconds mountain climbers
*50 flutter kicks
*15 overhead shoulder press (10lb dumbell)
*1 minute sprints at 8.0
Wednesday-3 mile run outside (harder for me than on a treadmill)
Thursday-cali/plyo
Friday-30 minute interval run (5.5 3 minutes, 7.0 1 minute)

I love doing plyometrics. Here is an article if you are unfamiliar:
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/sampleworkouts/a/Plyometrics.htm
After regular plyo, I find that I can run faster and perform everyday activities better. Give it a try, it works your entire body more efficiently in less time.