Last Weeks Weight: 130
Current Weight: 129.5
Holy Cow! I have not seen that number in 10 years. I have been METICULOUS with my calories this week (1500-1700)and they were very clean. I ate tons of veggies and feta cheese, what fun. Not sure if my body will want to stay here comfortably; it took a lot of work to get into the 120's and we'll see if I can keep it here. My workout was as follows:
Monday-33 min spartacus, 15 minute interval run
Tuesday-30 min outdoor run
Wednesday-33 min spartacus, 15 min interval run
Thursday-50 min kenpo karate, ab ripper
Friday-30 min spartacus (shaved off 3 minutes), 15 min interval run
Saturday-45 minutes power yoga
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Week 19
Last Weeks Weight: 131.5
Current Weight: 130
My diet was very clean around 1500-1600 calories. I ate TONS of vegetables. My workout was as follows:
Monday- Spartacus Circuit (32 minutes) 15 minute treadmill run (6.0)
Tuesday- 3 mile run outside; ab ripper
Wednesday- Spartacus (32 minutes) 10 minutes jumping jacks, jumping rope
Thursday- 35 minute run/incline walk on treadmill; ab ripper
Friday- Spartacus (33 minutes) 15 minutes interval run (6.5-7.5)
Weekly Fitness Tip: Muscle confusion!! Have I said it before?? Definitely! To see results you HAVE to mix it up and keep your body guessing. My routine needed a mix-up so, thanks to my helping husband who suggested this to me, I added the Spartacus Circuit into my repertoire. There are 10 exercises and you do each 1 for one minute and repeat 3 times. I only did it twice; it is was harder than it looks! It's a great full-body and core workout and it has a very motivating title don't you think? Try it out for something different.
Current Weight: 130
My diet was very clean around 1500-1600 calories. I ate TONS of vegetables. My workout was as follows:
Monday- Spartacus Circuit (32 minutes) 15 minute treadmill run (6.0)
Tuesday- 3 mile run outside; ab ripper
Wednesday- Spartacus (32 minutes) 10 minutes jumping jacks, jumping rope
Thursday- 35 minute run/incline walk on treadmill; ab ripper
Friday- Spartacus (33 minutes) 15 minutes interval run (6.5-7.5)
Weekly Fitness Tip: Muscle confusion!! Have I said it before?? Definitely! To see results you HAVE to mix it up and keep your body guessing. My routine needed a mix-up so, thanks to my helping husband who suggested this to me, I added the Spartacus Circuit into my repertoire. There are 10 exercises and you do each 1 for one minute and repeat 3 times. I only did it twice; it is was harder than it looks! It's a great full-body and core workout and it has a very motivating title don't you think? Try it out for something different.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Week 18
Last week's weight: 131
Current Weight: 131.5
I was starving this week and tried to watch myself still. My food choices were pretty clean but I munched a bit on crackers/cereal. My workout was as follows:
Monday-50 minute push-up, pull-up, running circuit
Tuesday-50 minute legs, running circuit
Wednesday-50 minute shoulders, arms, running circuit
Thursday- 45 minute power yoga
Friday-6 mile outdoor run (52 minutes)
Weekly Fitness Tip: Try something new in your diet. It's more exciting and helps to stick to a plan when you have something else to look forward to! My 10 favorite healthy foods for now are:
-Butternut Squash cooked and mashed with sugar free maple syrup and cinnamon
-Greek Yogurt drizzled with honey
-Irish Oats
-Broccoli Slaw with light Asian Dressing
-Peanut Butter
-Tilapia cooked in a little bit of light butter and garlic
-Grilled Zuccini
-Whole Wheat crackers or apples with laughing cow light swiss cheese
-Chocolate, pb, banana protein smoothies made with almond milk
-Whole-wheat pancakes with smashed bananas mixed in
Current Weight: 131.5
I was starving this week and tried to watch myself still. My food choices were pretty clean but I munched a bit on crackers/cereal. My workout was as follows:
Monday-50 minute push-up, pull-up, running circuit
Tuesday-50 minute legs, running circuit
Wednesday-50 minute shoulders, arms, running circuit
Thursday- 45 minute power yoga
Friday-6 mile outdoor run (52 minutes)
Weekly Fitness Tip: Try something new in your diet. It's more exciting and helps to stick to a plan when you have something else to look forward to! My 10 favorite healthy foods for now are:
-Butternut Squash cooked and mashed with sugar free maple syrup and cinnamon
-Greek Yogurt drizzled with honey
-Irish Oats
-Broccoli Slaw with light Asian Dressing
-Peanut Butter
-Tilapia cooked in a little bit of light butter and garlic
-Grilled Zuccini
-Whole Wheat crackers or apples with laughing cow light swiss cheese
-Chocolate, pb, banana protein smoothies made with almond milk
-Whole-wheat pancakes with smashed bananas mixed in
Monday, May 10, 2010
Weeks 12-17
Previous Weight: 130
Current Weight: 131
So I was in Arizona for the month of April visiting with Brady. We ate out every weekend and my 3 month sugar fast came to a screeching halt (boy was Easter fun)! My workouts were a tad sporadic. I took the kids to the park 3 or so times a week and did my running/calisthenic circuits. I did Yoga and Spinning whenever I could. It was fun to have a little bit of a break and relax on my diet but I am ready to hit it hard again. I think it's important to remember that everyone has setbacks with their fitness/nutrition goals but it's what you do with them that makes or breaks you. It's okay to eat a huge bacon cheeseburger with fries and onion rings and then hit cold stone for the new oreo filling ice cream with brownies (everyone does that right??) as long as you keep your lifestyle healthy the rest of the time. Reaching your goal is not an all or nothing thing. It's okay to give in a little here and a little there, just keep it in moderation and keep going!
Current Weight: 131
So I was in Arizona for the month of April visiting with Brady. We ate out every weekend and my 3 month sugar fast came to a screeching halt (boy was Easter fun)! My workouts were a tad sporadic. I took the kids to the park 3 or so times a week and did my running/calisthenic circuits. I did Yoga and Spinning whenever I could. It was fun to have a little bit of a break and relax on my diet but I am ready to hit it hard again. I think it's important to remember that everyone has setbacks with their fitness/nutrition goals but it's what you do with them that makes or breaks you. It's okay to eat a huge bacon cheeseburger with fries and onion rings and then hit cold stone for the new oreo filling ice cream with brownies (everyone does that right??) as long as you keep your lifestyle healthy the rest of the time. Reaching your goal is not an all or nothing thing. It's okay to give in a little here and a little there, just keep it in moderation and keep going!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Week 11
Last Weeks Weight: 135.5
Current Weight: 130
My diet was very clean (1500-1800 calories).
My workout was as follows:
Saturday-50 minute Kenpo Karate (P90X)
Monday-1 hour arms and running (7.0-8.0)circuit
Tuesday-1 hour legs and running (7.0-8.0)circuit; 15 min ab ripper
Wednesday-45 minutes P90X Yoga
Thursday-1 hour chest/back and running (7.0-8.0)circuit
Friday- 30 minute treadmill (6.0-7.0)10 minute incline walk; ab ripper
Weekly Fitness Tip: When you workout, do the things that you hate the most. I super hate push-ups and pull-ups, so I do them! My chest/back workout day is really hard, but I notice awesome results. Women especially should concentrate on compound movements. These exercises work your entire upper body and your core/abs. Start off light and push yourself each time; it will get easier and you will see quick results. Don't be intimidated, just get going. Here are some examples to vary it.
Current Weight: 130
My diet was very clean (1500-1800 calories).
My workout was as follows:
Saturday-50 minute Kenpo Karate (P90X)
Monday-1 hour arms and running (7.0-8.0)circuit
Tuesday-1 hour legs and running (7.0-8.0)circuit; 15 min ab ripper
Wednesday-45 minutes P90X Yoga
Thursday-1 hour chest/back and running (7.0-8.0)circuit
Friday- 30 minute treadmill (6.0-7.0)10 minute incline walk; ab ripper
Weekly Fitness Tip: When you workout, do the things that you hate the most. I super hate push-ups and pull-ups, so I do them! My chest/back workout day is really hard, but I notice awesome results. Women especially should concentrate on compound movements. These exercises work your entire upper body and your core/abs. Start off light and push yourself each time; it will get easier and you will see quick results. Don't be intimidated, just get going. Here are some examples to vary it.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Weeks 9/10
Last weeks weight: 135
Current weight: 135.5
So I drove to Seattle with the kiddos to visit Crin and her family. We had such a blast! I was able to go to hot yoga (super sweaty!)with her twice and run twice (I was flying because of the lower elevation). I got a total of 5 days in the first week and only today in this week. I did an hour full-body/running circuit. My diet was pretty clean. We ate the yummiest fresh spring rolls from Crin's favorite Thai restaurant and I ate a huge salad and tofu fries at yummy Zao. We ate pretty good and didn't indulge on sweets, as I am still on my sugar fast. I felt great about maintaining.
Weekly Fitness Tip: Results during Recovery: I've been pretty gung-ho with my workouts and so this last week when I rested quite a bit, I didn't feel guilty. My body feels a bit tighter and it made todays workout really intense since I missed the gym so much. So don't be afraid to rest a little bit as long as it's just once in a while.
Current weight: 135.5
So I drove to Seattle with the kiddos to visit Crin and her family. We had such a blast! I was able to go to hot yoga (super sweaty!)with her twice and run twice (I was flying because of the lower elevation). I got a total of 5 days in the first week and only today in this week. I did an hour full-body/running circuit. My diet was pretty clean. We ate the yummiest fresh spring rolls from Crin's favorite Thai restaurant and I ate a huge salad and tofu fries at yummy Zao. We ate pretty good and didn't indulge on sweets, as I am still on my sugar fast. I felt great about maintaining.
Weekly Fitness Tip: Results during Recovery: I've been pretty gung-ho with my workouts and so this last week when I rested quite a bit, I didn't feel guilty. My body feels a bit tighter and it made todays workout really intense since I missed the gym so much. So don't be afraid to rest a little bit as long as it's just once in a while.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Week 8
Last week's weight: 137.5
This week's weight: 135
Yipee skippy!! I hit my goal weight today! My diet was clean, but I upped my calories because little baby Gray has only gained 2 lbs since birth (4 months). Bring on the peanut butter!
My workout was as follows:
Monday- 50 minute chest, back, run circuit (P90X)
Tuesday- 50 minutes legs, glutes, calves, run circuit; 15 min. ab ripper
Wednesday- 50 minutes yoga (P90X)
Thursday- 50 minute shoulders and arms, run circuit (2 min runs are up to 8.0)
Friday- 50 minutes Kenpo Karate
Saturday- 30 minute treadmill run (6.0-7.0 with 2 minute 8.0 sprint) 10 minute incline walk; 15 min ab ripper
Weekly Fitness Tip: Reach your goals-
I attribute reaching my goal weight so quickly on a number of things. 1) I workout hard 6 days a week and I am always mixing it up, read: muscle confusion. 2) I recognize that my nutrition and eating habits are a lifestyle and I eat good because it makes me feel good. 3)I try to stay balanced in my life and really try to be non-obsessive. I think that nursing may have helped, but I'm not sure because when I nursed Diesel I plateaued at 150 for months and months and didn't lose all my weight until I was done. So remind yourself, consistency, lifestyle and balance. I find that focusing on fitness goals ie; becoming stronger, faster or gaining more endurance helps to increase positive body image and your body will be shaped more into what you want it to be.
This week's weight: 135
Yipee skippy!! I hit my goal weight today! My diet was clean, but I upped my calories because little baby Gray has only gained 2 lbs since birth (4 months). Bring on the peanut butter!
My workout was as follows:
Monday- 50 minute chest, back, run circuit (P90X)
Tuesday- 50 minutes legs, glutes, calves, run circuit; 15 min. ab ripper
Wednesday- 50 minutes yoga (P90X)
Thursday- 50 minute shoulders and arms, run circuit (2 min runs are up to 8.0)
Friday- 50 minutes Kenpo Karate
Saturday- 30 minute treadmill run (6.0-7.0 with 2 minute 8.0 sprint) 10 minute incline walk; 15 min ab ripper
Weekly Fitness Tip: Reach your goals-
I attribute reaching my goal weight so quickly on a number of things. 1) I workout hard 6 days a week and I am always mixing it up, read: muscle confusion. 2) I recognize that my nutrition and eating habits are a lifestyle and I eat good because it makes me feel good. 3)I try to stay balanced in my life and really try to be non-obsessive. I think that nursing may have helped, but I'm not sure because when I nursed Diesel I plateaued at 150 for months and months and didn't lose all my weight until I was done. So remind yourself, consistency, lifestyle and balance. I find that focusing on fitness goals ie; becoming stronger, faster or gaining more endurance helps to increase positive body image and your body will be shaped more into what you want it to be.
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