I don't want to talk about it.
No, really.
I ran 6 miles on Saturday and well, the rest.... not so stellar.
I hate my body this week. I just want to curl up in bed and never go back in public ever again. I turn 28 on Sunday and I've never dreaded a birthday before. I just feel so disappointed in myself. I really let myself go this past year. I mean, I'm not "fat" by normal standards, but I don't feel like myself at all. Someone sent me a picture of myself from a few weeks ago and I nearly broke down in tears when I saw it. I don't even know who I am anymore.
I feel as if I have failed.
Showing posts with label Weekly Fitness Log. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weekly Fitness Log. Show all posts
Monday, June 1, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 19, 2009
Running. That's all I've done.
And I'm getting sick of it.
I really don't feel like going through day by day and writing it all down. This week was a "lighter" week. I'll be hitting it hard again next week. The Hospital Hill Run is on June 6 and it can't get her fast enough. I miss the elliptical and weights, and kickboxing. Hell, yesterday I had a strong desire to do the stair climber! (what the crap?!) But, alas, all I've done is run.
I'm getting a bike for my birthday too! (Yes, I'm 8) and I can't wait to ride that around. I've decided that no matter how much I wish I was, I am not a distance runner. I get way too bored.
I did get new shoes though! I we
nt to Garry Gribbles and shamefully showed them my old running shoes. I could tell by the look on the guys' face that I had those shoes for WAY too long. His only comment was "Well, I'd say you got your money's worth!" Heh. I'm still not sure how I thought the experience went. He tried to sell me a shoe an entire SIZE AND A HALF bigger than what I normally wore and my foot was swimming in it. He tried to insist that it was the correct size, but I demanded to go down a half size. I still think they are too big, but I'm giving them a try. He also said I have narrow feet and I noticed when I got home that he sold me a wide shoe. So I'm not convinced these people are the "experts" they claim to be. He was also asking a bajallion questions about the ipod shuffle, like he'd never heard of such a concept...you know, the ipod... I dunno, I might buy my own shoes next time.
Here they are: Mizuno Wave Inspire 5 (oooh!)
And I'm getting sick of it.
I really don't feel like going through day by day and writing it all down. This week was a "lighter" week. I'll be hitting it hard again next week. The Hospital Hill Run is on June 6 and it can't get her fast enough. I miss the elliptical and weights, and kickboxing. Hell, yesterday I had a strong desire to do the stair climber! (what the crap?!) But, alas, all I've done is run.
I'm getting a bike for my birthday too! (Yes, I'm 8) and I can't wait to ride that around. I've decided that no matter how much I wish I was, I am not a distance runner. I get way too bored.
I did get new shoes though! I we
nt to Garry Gribbles and shamefully showed them my old running shoes. I could tell by the look on the guys' face that I had those shoes for WAY too long. His only comment was "Well, I'd say you got your money's worth!" Heh. I'm still not sure how I thought the experience went. He tried to sell me a shoe an entire SIZE AND A HALF bigger than what I normally wore and my foot was swimming in it. He tried to insist that it was the correct size, but I demanded to go down a half size. I still think they are too big, but I'm giving them a try. He also said I have narrow feet and I noticed when I got home that he sold me a wide shoe. So I'm not convinced these people are the "experts" they claim to be. He was also asking a bajallion questions about the ipod shuffle, like he'd never heard of such a concept...you know, the ipod... I dunno, I might buy my own shoes next time.Here they are: Mizuno Wave Inspire 5 (oooh!)
Monday, May 18, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 18, 2009
Monday, May 11
Run: 2 miles
Weights - full body
Tuesday, May 12
Run 4 miles in neighborhood
Wednesday, May 13
Off Day
Thursday, May 14
Run 3 miles in neighborhood
Friday, May 15
Off Day
Saturday, May 16
Run 6 miles in neighborhood
Sunday, May 17
Off Day
Overall Notes
I thought this was a really great week for my running! The plan is working! I was so nervous about my 6 miles on Saturday. For some reason I was having a hard time getting over the 4 mile hump, but numerous friends told me I needed to "Just Do It". So I mapped out my course, wrote it on a little piece of paper (I may or may not be known to get lost in my own neighborhood...I cannot confirm nor deny.) and told myself I would run that 6 miles or else! Luckily Saturday was the picture perfect day for a long run. It was chilly, but sunny, with a slight breeze. It was WONDERFUL! I actually did really awesome at the run too. I felt strong the whole time! I can't wait to do another! I know!
I've also lost another pound. I was a bit disappointed with only dropping one pound, but my pants are all noticeably looser, so I suppose I will take it. Something must be going on. However, I've also noticed the last couple weeks that after I eat sugar or drink too much pop, I immediately feel nauseous. It gets worse every day. (And NO! there is absolutely no baby on the way, cause I know that's what you are thinking) I'm kind of freaking out a bit and am planning on setting up a doctor appointment to get my blood sugars checked, but everyone that knows me knows I hate, hate, hate going to the doctor. I guess I need to "Just Do It". Bleh. At least I'm eating less sugar now! It's kicking my Diet Coke habit I've developed that's the toughie. *sigh* growin' up is no fun.
Run: 2 miles
Weights - full body
Tuesday, May 12
Run 4 miles in neighborhood
Wednesday, May 13
Off Day
Thursday, May 14
Run 3 miles in neighborhood
Friday, May 15
Off Day
Saturday, May 16
Run 6 miles in neighborhood
Sunday, May 17
Off Day
Overall Notes
I thought this was a really great week for my running! The plan is working! I was so nervous about my 6 miles on Saturday. For some reason I was having a hard time getting over the 4 mile hump, but numerous friends told me I needed to "Just Do It". So I mapped out my course, wrote it on a little piece of paper (I may or may not be known to get lost in my own neighborhood...I cannot confirm nor deny.) and told myself I would run that 6 miles or else! Luckily Saturday was the picture perfect day for a long run. It was chilly, but sunny, with a slight breeze. It was WONDERFUL! I actually did really awesome at the run too. I felt strong the whole time! I can't wait to do another! I know!
I've also lost another pound. I was a bit disappointed with only dropping one pound, but my pants are all noticeably looser, so I suppose I will take it. Something must be going on. However, I've also noticed the last couple weeks that after I eat sugar or drink too much pop, I immediately feel nauseous. It gets worse every day. (And NO! there is absolutely no baby on the way, cause I know that's what you are thinking) I'm kind of freaking out a bit and am planning on setting up a doctor appointment to get my blood sugars checked, but everyone that knows me knows I hate, hate, hate going to the doctor. I guess I need to "Just Do It". Bleh. At least I'm eating less sugar now! It's kicking my Diet Coke habit I've developed that's the toughie. *sigh* growin' up is no fun.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 17 2009
Monday, May 4
Run in neighborhood: 3.87 miles
Tuesday, May 5
Day Off
Wednesday, May 6
Run/Walk at park: 4 miles
Thursday, May 7
Run/Walk neighborhood: 3 miles
Friday, May 8
Day Off
Saturday, May 9
Run in neighborhood: 4 miles
Sunday, May 10
Day Off
Overall Notes
I think I tried to push it too hard with the running this week. My legs just wouldn't go on Thursday, so I rested up on Friday and hit it hard again on Saturday. Thanks to a brand new running schedule given to me by Julie I feel like I will be in decent shape for the Hospital Hill run on June 6. Just got to keep focused! I have my first 6 mile run on Saturday. I'm pretty nervous, but I know I just have to go after it and get it done. First time is always the hardest, right?! For week 18, I'm also putting some more focus on weight lifting. My arms need to get in tank top shape ASAP!
Oh, I kept my weight steady this week, which I consider an improvement because in the past few weeks I've been down one week and up the next. I have a feeling I'll see a loss next week.
Run, Run, Run!
Run in neighborhood: 3.87 miles
Tuesday, May 5
Day Off
Wednesday, May 6
Run/Walk at park: 4 miles
Thursday, May 7
Run/Walk neighborhood: 3 miles
Friday, May 8
Day Off
Saturday, May 9
Run in neighborhood: 4 miles
Sunday, May 10
Day Off
Overall Notes
I think I tried to push it too hard with the running this week. My legs just wouldn't go on Thursday, so I rested up on Friday and hit it hard again on Saturday. Thanks to a brand new running schedule given to me by Julie I feel like I will be in decent shape for the Hospital Hill run on June 6. Just got to keep focused! I have my first 6 mile run on Saturday. I'm pretty nervous, but I know I just have to go after it and get it done. First time is always the hardest, right?! For week 18, I'm also putting some more focus on weight lifting. My arms need to get in tank top shape ASAP!
Oh, I kept my weight steady this week, which I consider an improvement because in the past few weeks I've been down one week and up the next. I have a feeling I'll see a loss next week.
Run, Run, Run!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 17, 2009
Monday, April 27
Elliptical: 25 Minutes
Weights
Tuesday, April 28
Walk Missy - 1.5 Miles
Wednesday, April 29
Treadmill: 4 Miles
Weights
Abs
Thursday, April 30
Jillian Michales 30 Day Shred
Walk Missy - 1 Mile
Friday, May 1
Day Off
Saturday, May 2
Treadmill: 20 Minutes
Elliptical: 20 Minutes
Abs
Sunday, May 3
Weights
Abs
Spin Class - 60 Minutes
Overall Notes:
I'm trying to step up my workouts now. Especially running. The Hospital Hill 10K is going to sneak up on me, I just know it. Especially since we are getting Ted. I've got to make time to get out there and run as much as possible. I've also set a goal to lose 10 pounds by my birthday. This week I lost 3! Yay!
And just for fun, here's a picture I got of Missy right before I sat down to type this. Apparently I'm not the only one in this family that likes to spy on the neighbors!
Elliptical: 25 Minutes
Weights
Tuesday, April 28
Walk Missy - 1.5 Miles
Wednesday, April 29
Treadmill: 4 Miles
Weights
Abs
Thursday, April 30
Jillian Michales 30 Day Shred
Walk Missy - 1 Mile
Friday, May 1
Day Off
Saturday, May 2
Treadmill: 20 Minutes
Elliptical: 20 Minutes
Abs
Sunday, May 3
Weights
Abs
Spin Class - 60 Minutes
Overall Notes:
I'm trying to step up my workouts now. Especially running. The Hospital Hill 10K is going to sneak up on me, I just know it. Especially since we are getting Ted. I've got to make time to get out there and run as much as possible. I've also set a goal to lose 10 pounds by my birthday. This week I lost 3! Yay!
And just for fun, here's a picture I got of Missy right before I sat down to type this. Apparently I'm not the only one in this family that likes to spy on the neighbors!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 16, 2009
Better late than never right?....
Monday, April 20
Day Off - Still nursing the leg
Tuesday, April 21
Walk Missy
Treadmill: 1.5 miles
Wednesday, April 22
Run at the Park: 3 Miles (with walking)
Thursday, April 23
Walk Missy
Run in Neighborhood: 1.5 Miles
Friday, April 24
Walk Missy
Saturday, April 25
Day Off
Sunday, April 26
Trolley Run: 4 Miles
Overall Notes
Nothing really. Just bummed I didn't get in a few longer runs before the Trolley Run. Oh well.
Monday, April 20
Day Off - Still nursing the leg
Tuesday, April 21
Walk Missy
Treadmill: 1.5 miles
Wednesday, April 22
Run at the Park: 3 Miles (with walking)
Thursday, April 23
Walk Missy
Run in Neighborhood: 1.5 Miles
Friday, April 24
Walk Missy
Saturday, April 25
Day Off
Sunday, April 26
Trolley Run: 4 Miles
Overall Notes
Nothing really. Just bummed I didn't get in a few longer runs before the Trolley Run. Oh well.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 15, 2009
INJURED :(
Monday, April 13
Run: 3 miles (straight through)
Weights
Abs
Tuesday, April 14
Walk Missy - 1.5 miles
Wednesday, April 15
Run: Try to run 3 miles, end up walking at least half of it.
Thursday, April 16
Walk Missy @ park
Friday, April 17
Walk Missy - 1.5 miles
Saturday, April 18
Nothing - hurt
Sunday, April 19
Walk Missy - 1.5 miles
Overall Notes
I'm not sure what I've done to my leg, but I'm hurt. I can't decide if it's a muscle or if I have pinched nerve or something. It's not a constant pain, but when I get up to walk there's a sharp pain on the inside of my thigh about 6 inches above my knee. I tried to run on Wednesday, but had to stop it was hurting so bad. I thought for sure I'd be better by now, but even walking the dog is painful. I'm going to try to run tomorrow because the Trolley Run is next Sunday and I'm bound and determined to beat last years time. Things are also VERY stressful at work right now and all I want to do is go run off some nervous energy. This sucks!!!!!!!!!
On the plus side, I went to a baby shower this afternoon and numerous family members said I looked skinny. I'll take that!!!
Monday, April 13
Run: 3 miles (straight through)
Weights
Abs
Tuesday, April 14
Walk Missy - 1.5 miles
Wednesday, April 15
Run: Try to run 3 miles, end up walking at least half of it.
Thursday, April 16
Walk Missy @ park
Friday, April 17
Walk Missy - 1.5 miles
Saturday, April 18
Nothing - hurt
Sunday, April 19
Walk Missy - 1.5 miles
Overall Notes
I'm not sure what I've done to my leg, but I'm hurt. I can't decide if it's a muscle or if I have pinched nerve or something. It's not a constant pain, but when I get up to walk there's a sharp pain on the inside of my thigh about 6 inches above my knee. I tried to run on Wednesday, but had to stop it was hurting so bad. I thought for sure I'd be better by now, but even walking the dog is painful. I'm going to try to run tomorrow because the Trolley Run is next Sunday and I'm bound and determined to beat last years time. Things are also VERY stressful at work right now and all I want to do is go run off some nervous energy. This sucks!!!!!!!!!
On the plus side, I went to a baby shower this afternoon and numerous family members said I looked skinny. I'll take that!!!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 14, 2009
Monday, April 6
Elliptical: 30 minutes
Weights: Shoulders
Abs
Tuesday, April 7
Off Day
Wednesday, April 8
Run at the park - 4 Miles
Thursday, April 9
Walk Missy - 1.5 Miles
Friday, April 10
Run: 2 Miles + Walking
Elliptical: 20 Minutes
Weights
Abs
Sauna: 10 Minutes
Walk Missy - 1.5 Miles
Saturday, April 10
Spin Class - 1 Hour
Abs
Sauna: 10 Minutes
Walk Missy 1.5
Overall Notes:
Nothing really. I started counting calories this week. I can tell a difference, but am still adjusting. I've injured my inner thigh(about 3 inches above the knee on the inside) somehow. I can't tell if it is a pinched nerve or a muscle pull. Either way, I've only run 2 times so far this week and both have been pretty brutal. I'm hoping to be able to do something this weekend. We'll see. It's frustrating.
Elliptical: 30 minutes
Weights: Shoulders
Abs
Tuesday, April 7
Off Day
Wednesday, April 8
Run at the park - 4 Miles
Thursday, April 9
Walk Missy - 1.5 Miles
Friday, April 10
Run: 2 Miles + Walking
Elliptical: 20 Minutes
Weights
Abs
Sauna: 10 Minutes
Walk Missy - 1.5 Miles
Saturday, April 10
Spin Class - 1 Hour
Abs
Sauna: 10 Minutes
Walk Missy 1.5
Overall Notes:
Nothing really. I started counting calories this week. I can tell a difference, but am still adjusting. I've injured my inner thigh(about 3 inches above the knee on the inside) somehow. I can't tell if it is a pinched nerve or a muscle pull. Either way, I've only run 2 times so far this week and both have been pretty brutal. I'm hoping to be able to do something this weekend. We'll see. It's frustrating.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 13, 2009
Monday, March 30
30 Day Shred - Level 1
Walk Missy - 1.0 Miles
Tuesday, March 31
30 Day Shred - Level 1 (before work)
Turbo Kickboxing - 45 minutes
Amped Abs - 15 minutes
Bike - 7 min warm up
Wednesday, April 1
Elliptical - 30 min
Bike - 10 min
30 Day Shred - Level 1 (before work)
Thursday, April 2
Day Off
Friday, April 3
Treadmill - Run 2 Walk 1
Bike - 10 min
Abs
Sauna 10 min
Saturday, April 4
Jog in neighborhood - 4.34 miles
Walk Missy - 1.0 miles
Overall Notes
Pretty good week! The 30 day shred is a great incremental workout in the mornings or on days that I don't have the will to go to the gym. However, on the days where I tried to do both, my body paid for it. I was exhausted and sore. My run Saturday was especially challenging. My legs felt like cement blocks! I will admit that so far this week I haven't done the Shred, but I plan to tomorrow morning, then go to the gym in the evening. We'll see how it actually all goes down. Zach said he can definitely see more muscle tone in my legs, so something has to be working.
I still haven't bought new shoes either. I think my feet are going to rebel at any point. This weekend I will get some. I swear!
Onward and upward!
30 Day Shred - Level 1
Walk Missy - 1.0 Miles
Tuesday, March 31
30 Day Shred - Level 1 (before work)
Turbo Kickboxing - 45 minutes
Amped Abs - 15 minutes
Bike - 7 min warm up
Wednesday, April 1
Elliptical - 30 min
Bike - 10 min
30 Day Shred - Level 1 (before work)
Thursday, April 2
Day Off
Friday, April 3
Treadmill - Run 2 Walk 1
Bike - 10 min
Abs
Sauna 10 min
Saturday, April 4
Jog in neighborhood - 4.34 miles
Walk Missy - 1.0 miles
Overall Notes
Pretty good week! The 30 day shred is a great incremental workout in the mornings or on days that I don't have the will to go to the gym. However, on the days where I tried to do both, my body paid for it. I was exhausted and sore. My run Saturday was especially challenging. My legs felt like cement blocks! I will admit that so far this week I haven't done the Shred, but I plan to tomorrow morning, then go to the gym in the evening. We'll see how it actually all goes down. Zach said he can definitely see more muscle tone in my legs, so something has to be working.
I still haven't bought new shoes either. I think my feet are going to rebel at any point. This weekend I will get some. I swear!
Onward and upward!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 12, 2009
Monday, March 23
Shift & Lift - 30 min spin class, 30 min weights class
Amped Abs- 15 minutes
Tuesday, March 24
Walk Missy - 1.5 miles
Off Day
Wednesday, March 25
Run: 1 mile plus walking
Elliptical: 20 minutes hill climbs
Abs
Legs
Thursday, March 26
30 Day Shred: Level 1 Day 1
Walk Missy: 1.5 Miles
Friday, March 27
Off Day
Saturday, March 28
30 Day Shred: Level 1 Day 2
Sunday, March 29
30 Day Shred: Level 1 Day 3
Walk Missy 1.5 Miles
Overall Notes
This was an average week. I started off pretty strong as I do most weeks and then things started to trail off towards the end of the week. I blame the sudden turn in the weather. Anyway, as you can see I've started Jillian Michales 30 Day Shred program. My friend sent me the link to all the workouts on YouTube! Yes! This is much better than following her book for "Making the Cut" alone in the basement. This time I actually have her talking to me. So far it's going alright. I've sworn to myself that I'm not going to get into the 30 Day Shred Rut and only do that, so I've commited to going to the gym/running at least 4 days of the week in addition to doing her program everyday. Hopefully this is the extra boost I need to get things going my way. I will say that after only 3 days I already felt stronger and better.
This is a never ending battle people. *sigh*
Shift & Lift - 30 min spin class, 30 min weights class
Amped Abs- 15 minutes
Tuesday, March 24
Walk Missy - 1.5 miles
Off Day
Wednesday, March 25
Run: 1 mile plus walking
Elliptical: 20 minutes hill climbs
Abs
Legs
Thursday, March 26
30 Day Shred: Level 1 Day 1
Walk Missy: 1.5 Miles
Friday, March 27
Off Day
Saturday, March 28
30 Day Shred: Level 1 Day 2
Sunday, March 29
30 Day Shred: Level 1 Day 3
Walk Missy 1.5 Miles
Overall Notes
This was an average week. I started off pretty strong as I do most weeks and then things started to trail off towards the end of the week. I blame the sudden turn in the weather. Anyway, as you can see I've started Jillian Michales 30 Day Shred program. My friend sent me the link to all the workouts on YouTube! Yes! This is much better than following her book for "Making the Cut" alone in the basement. This time I actually have her talking to me. So far it's going alright. I've sworn to myself that I'm not going to get into the 30 Day Shred Rut and only do that, so I've commited to going to the gym/running at least 4 days of the week in addition to doing her program everyday. Hopefully this is the extra boost I need to get things going my way. I will say that after only 3 days I already felt stronger and better.
This is a never ending battle people. *sigh*
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 11, 2009
Monday, March 16
Walk Missy - 1.5 Miles
Run in Neighborhood - Aprox 40 Min
Tuesday, March 17
Leg Series (a series of leg workouts I learned in college and have added onto through the years. It's pilates based and I love it. Note to self: do it more often)
Otherwise this was an "off day"
Wednesday, March 18
Elliptical: 30 Min Hill Climbs
Bike: 15 Min
Abs
Sauna: 10 min (did you know you can burn up to 300 calories in the sauna?! I read it on the internet so it must be true, right?!)
Thursday, March 19
Run: 1.25, .50 + Walking
Elliptical: 20 Minutes ass workout
Abs
Upper Body Weights
Friday, March 20
Off Day
Saturday, March 21
Run in neighborhood: 4 miles. (I'd say I probably walked 1 mile total of this, although I only walked for no longer than 45 seconds each time I walked) I heart Map My Run.com!
Sunday, March 22
Off Day
Overall Notes:
This was an alright week. The first two days of the week I was still getting back into the swing of things. The rest of the week I felt pretty good. Although I'm starting to have a little knee pain that I'm not sure about. I really think it's because I disparately need new shoes, but keep putting off getting them. The bottom of my current shoes are completely worn flat and I'm sure there's absolutely no cushion left. I'm SO bad about buying new running shoes. Maybe next week.
I mentioned in my last update that I was doing the Low Carb diet. Um, that didn't go so well. I love carbs. I was successful at REDUCING my carb intake, so I think I'll consider that a win. I lost a pound or so. I stocked up at the grocery store on good for you food and my pantry is close to being depeted of bad food (ignore those jelly beans, ok?). I'm trying my best.
Walk Missy - 1.5 Miles
Run in Neighborhood - Aprox 40 Min
Tuesday, March 17
Leg Series (a series of leg workouts I learned in college and have added onto through the years. It's pilates based and I love it. Note to self: do it more often)
Otherwise this was an "off day"
Wednesday, March 18
Elliptical: 30 Min Hill Climbs
Bike: 15 Min
Abs
Sauna: 10 min (did you know you can burn up to 300 calories in the sauna?! I read it on the internet so it must be true, right?!)
Thursday, March 19
Run: 1.25, .50 + Walking
Elliptical: 20 Minutes ass workout
Abs
Upper Body Weights
Friday, March 20
Off Day
Saturday, March 21
Run in neighborhood: 4 miles. (I'd say I probably walked 1 mile total of this, although I only walked for no longer than 45 seconds each time I walked) I heart Map My Run.com!
Sunday, March 22
Off Day
Overall Notes:
This was an alright week. The first two days of the week I was still getting back into the swing of things. The rest of the week I felt pretty good. Although I'm starting to have a little knee pain that I'm not sure about. I really think it's because I disparately need new shoes, but keep putting off getting them. The bottom of my current shoes are completely worn flat and I'm sure there's absolutely no cushion left. I'm SO bad about buying new running shoes. Maybe next week.
I mentioned in my last update that I was doing the Low Carb diet. Um, that didn't go so well. I love carbs. I was successful at REDUCING my carb intake, so I think I'll consider that a win. I lost a pound or so. I stocked up at the grocery store on good for you food and my pantry is close to being depeted of bad food (ignore those jelly beans, ok?). I'm trying my best.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 10, 2009
Week 10! Wow, I never thought I'd keep this up for so long.
As predicted, I don't have much to report. I think I had a touch of Zach's sickness and then a touch of allergies. I felt heavy headed and tired and just plain gross all week long. I didn't work out until today. So, that means I took an entire week off. I honestly cannot remember the last time I didn't work out for a whole week. I mean, I even worked out on my honeymoon! This is bad. I did run with Missy a little bit on Wednesday, but I'm not counting that.
Today I ran outside in the neighborhood because it was so nice out. I would consider it a "walk/run". Running after a whole week off is really hard, especially since I still don't feel the greatest. It got better towards the end, so I don't think I lost too much ground.
Tomorrow I start my LOW carb diet again. I did this two years ago right around this time before my engagement pictures and a trip to Florida. It worked surprisingly well. This time of year is perfect for low carb (note how I keep saying LOW carb, no way I can go totally no carb) because I'm starting to be in the mood for lots of salads and lots of grilling out. Now that we actually have a grill it should work even better! Nothing tastes worse than a turkey burger on the George Foreman! Yick! So, wish me luck. I'm gonna need it.
I'll update my progress next week!
As predicted, I don't have much to report. I think I had a touch of Zach's sickness and then a touch of allergies. I felt heavy headed and tired and just plain gross all week long. I didn't work out until today. So, that means I took an entire week off. I honestly cannot remember the last time I didn't work out for a whole week. I mean, I even worked out on my honeymoon! This is bad. I did run with Missy a little bit on Wednesday, but I'm not counting that.
Today I ran outside in the neighborhood because it was so nice out. I would consider it a "walk/run". Running after a whole week off is really hard, especially since I still don't feel the greatest. It got better towards the end, so I don't think I lost too much ground.
Tomorrow I start my LOW carb diet again. I did this two years ago right around this time before my engagement pictures and a trip to Florida. It worked surprisingly well. This time of year is perfect for low carb (note how I keep saying LOW carb, no way I can go totally no carb) because I'm starting to be in the mood for lots of salads and lots of grilling out. Now that we actually have a grill it should work even better! Nothing tastes worse than a turkey burger on the George Foreman! Yick! So, wish me luck. I'm gonna need it.
I'll update my progress next week!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 9
Well, I got lazy last week and kind of forgot to write down my workouts...
I know I worked out 4 days last week. One of those days was the Drumm Run. The others probably consisted of a mix of cardio and weights... Ugh. Totally spaced things off last week.
Don't expect week 10 to be much better either. I haven't worked out since the run on Saturday. I'm going to *try* today, but Zach has been sick with a fever since Sunday and I'm starting to wonder if I have a touch of it. I just feel bleh. I'll take Missy on her walk tonight and see how I feel. I might be able to get a run in. We shall see.
I still full intend on doing the triathlon in August. I'm asking for a bike for my birthday! Now I just need to start swimming.......
I know I worked out 4 days last week. One of those days was the Drumm Run. The others probably consisted of a mix of cardio and weights... Ugh. Totally spaced things off last week.
Don't expect week 10 to be much better either. I haven't worked out since the run on Saturday. I'm going to *try* today, but Zach has been sick with a fever since Sunday and I'm starting to wonder if I have a touch of it. I just feel bleh. I'll take Missy on her walk tonight and see how I feel. I might be able to get a run in. We shall see.
I still full intend on doing the triathlon in August. I'm asking for a bike for my birthday! Now I just need to start swimming.......
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 8
Monday, February 23
Walk Missy: 1.5 miles
Off Day
Tuesday, February 24
Walk Missy: 1.5 Miles
Treadmill: Run 4.0 miles (took a couple "breaks" but only for a few seconds each time)
Abs
Wednesday, February 25
Run Outside: 4.0 Miles at the park (took a couple "breaks" but only for a few seconds each time)
Abs
Thursday, February 26
Off
Friday, February 27
Elliptical: 30 Min (rear end focused)
Weights: 15 Min
Abs
Saturday, February 28
Snow Day!
Sunday, February 29
Elliptical: 20 min
Weights: 15 min
Bike: 60 min spin class + 15 minute "warm up"
Overall Notes
Good week! I was very happy with my two 4 mile runs. As expected the first 2 were the hardest and going further than that comes a little easier. I also stepped on the scale this week and was pleased to see I lost just shy of 3 pounds. So far this week has been a struggle, but I'm running a 5K on Saturday so I've got to get ready for that. I won't be back on the scale for a few weeks though!
Walk Missy: 1.5 miles
Off Day
Tuesday, February 24
Walk Missy: 1.5 Miles
Treadmill: Run 4.0 miles (took a couple "breaks" but only for a few seconds each time)
Abs
Wednesday, February 25
Run Outside: 4.0 Miles at the park (took a couple "breaks" but only for a few seconds each time)
Abs
Thursday, February 26
Off
Friday, February 27
Elliptical: 30 Min (rear end focused)
Weights: 15 Min
Abs
Saturday, February 28
Snow Day!
Sunday, February 29
Elliptical: 20 min
Weights: 15 min
Bike: 60 min spin class + 15 minute "warm up"
Overall Notes
Good week! I was very happy with my two 4 mile runs. As expected the first 2 were the hardest and going further than that comes a little easier. I also stepped on the scale this week and was pleased to see I lost just shy of 3 pounds. So far this week has been a struggle, but I'm running a 5K on Saturday so I've got to get ready for that. I won't be back on the scale for a few weeks though!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Weekly Fitness Log - Week 7, 2009
Monday, February 16
Elliptical: 30 min hill climbs
Abs
Weights: 20 min
Tuesday, February 17
Off
Wednesday, February 18
Run: 1.0, .50, .25 + walking
Bike: 20 min
Abs
Thursday, February 19
Off
Friday, February 20
Walk Missy: 1 mile
Run: 3 miles straight through! + walking
Abs
Saturday, February 21
Off :(
Sunday, February 22
Run: 1.0 mile + walking
Stair Climber: 10 minutes (that thing was invented by the devil!)
Abs
Weights: 15 min
Weight Loss/Overall Notes
I'm still having a standoff with my scale. Not getting on it! However a few pairs of pants felt a little bit looser this weekend, so I'm taking that as a good sign. I'm a little upset that my 3 mile run was sort-of difficult, but at least I did it. I WILL do 4 miles straight by the weekend. Big things are hopefully yet to come!
Elliptical: 30 min hill climbs
Abs
Weights: 20 min
Tuesday, February 17
Off
Wednesday, February 18
Run: 1.0, .50, .25 + walking
Bike: 20 min
Abs
Thursday, February 19
Off
Friday, February 20
Walk Missy: 1 mile
Run: 3 miles straight through! + walking
Abs
Saturday, February 21
Off :(
Sunday, February 22
Run: 1.0 mile + walking
Stair Climber: 10 minutes (that thing was invented by the devil!)
Abs
Weights: 15 min
Weight Loss/Overall Notes
I'm still having a standoff with my scale. Not getting on it! However a few pairs of pants felt a little bit looser this weekend, so I'm taking that as a good sign. I'm a little upset that my 3 mile run was sort-of difficult, but at least I did it. I WILL do 4 miles straight by the weekend. Big things are hopefully yet to come!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Fitness Log - Week 6, 2009
Monday, February 9
Off
Tuesday, February 10
Run: Outside - 2.0 mi + cool down
Walk Missy: 1.5 mi
Wednesday, February 11
Off
Thursday, February 12
Elliptical: 30 min (hill climbs)
Bike: 10 min
Abs
Weights
Friday, February 13
Recover from mild concussion (I hit my head on the corner of my car door after the gym Thursday. There was a lot of blood and a massive headache... it's only just now starting to feel better...rough times)
Saturday, February 14
Treadmill: Run 2.0 mi straight through + cool down. Walk 1.0 mi at a steep incline
Walk Missy: 1.5 mi
Sunday, February 15
Treadmill: Run 2.0 straight through + cool down.
Bike: 20 min
Abs
Weight Loss/Overall Notes:
I didn't weigh myself this week. I'm at an impasse and until I can FEEL myself getting thinner, I'm staying off the scale. I'm very, very frustrated. I simply like sweets WAY too much. I need to make a better effort to lay off. I think once my Valentine's Day treats are gone, I'm going to go on a baking hiatus. It's going to be tough, but if I don't have stuff in the house, I can't eat it! *sigh*
But on the work out front- things are good. My runs are getting much easier and now that I've made it past the 2.0 miles straight through, things will get much better. For some reason getting to that two miles kills me, but once I've done it, it's easier. So I hope to hit 3 miles a few times this week and maybe go for 4 on Sunday, but that might be a bit ambitious. We shall see!
Off
Tuesday, February 10
Run: Outside - 2.0 mi + cool down
Walk Missy: 1.5 mi
Wednesday, February 11
Off
Thursday, February 12
Elliptical: 30 min (hill climbs)
Bike: 10 min
Abs
Weights
Friday, February 13
Recover from mild concussion (I hit my head on the corner of my car door after the gym Thursday. There was a lot of blood and a massive headache... it's only just now starting to feel better...rough times)
Saturday, February 14
Treadmill: Run 2.0 mi straight through + cool down. Walk 1.0 mi at a steep incline
Walk Missy: 1.5 mi
Sunday, February 15
Treadmill: Run 2.0 straight through + cool down.
Bike: 20 min
Abs
Weight Loss/Overall Notes:
I didn't weigh myself this week. I'm at an impasse and until I can FEEL myself getting thinner, I'm staying off the scale. I'm very, very frustrated. I simply like sweets WAY too much. I need to make a better effort to lay off. I think once my Valentine's Day treats are gone, I'm going to go on a baking hiatus. It's going to be tough, but if I don't have stuff in the house, I can't eat it! *sigh*
But on the work out front- things are good. My runs are getting much easier and now that I've made it past the 2.0 miles straight through, things will get much better. For some reason getting to that two miles kills me, but once I've done it, it's easier. So I hope to hit 3 miles a few times this week and maybe go for 4 on Sunday, but that might be a bit ambitious. We shall see!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Fitness Log - Week 5 2009
Monday, February 2
Off
Tuesday, February 3
Treadmill: walk .25, run 1.0, walk .25, run .50, walk .10, run .50, walk .40 (Ok, I'm getting sick of this. I will from here on out only put what I run. You can assume I'm walking .25 inbetween...)
Bike: 15 min
Abs
Legs
Wednesday, February 4
Treadmill: Run 1.5 + walking
Bike: 15 min
Abs
Thursday, February 5
Walk Missy: 25 min (I found out the mileage on our walk is 1.5 miles, not too bad!)
Weights: various, 20 min
Zumba: 45 min (I'm making this an every other week thing starting now, it's just not 'hard' enough)
Friday, February 6
Walk Missy - 20 min
Saturday, February 7
Bike: 60 min spin class
Sunday, February 8
Treadmill: Run 1.0 + Walking
Elliptical: 17 min
Abs
Was not feeling well
Weight Loss/Overall Notes
Very proud of myself for only taking 2 days off! Walking Missy doesn't count as "working out" but I include it because it's "something". Upset about not losing any weight. It's looking like I'm not going to meet my 10 lb weight loss goal for February. Maybe it wasn't realistic? I don't know. I'm frustrated. I'm going to focus more on diet next week.
Off
Tuesday, February 3
Treadmill: walk .25, run 1.0, walk .25, run .50, walk .10, run .50, walk .40 (Ok, I'm getting sick of this. I will from here on out only put what I run. You can assume I'm walking .25 inbetween...)
Bike: 15 min
Abs
Legs
Wednesday, February 4
Treadmill: Run 1.5 + walking
Bike: 15 min
Abs
Thursday, February 5
Walk Missy: 25 min (I found out the mileage on our walk is 1.5 miles, not too bad!)
Weights: various, 20 min
Zumba: 45 min (I'm making this an every other week thing starting now, it's just not 'hard' enough)
Friday, February 6
Walk Missy - 20 min
Saturday, February 7
Bike: 60 min spin class
Sunday, February 8
Treadmill: Run 1.0 + Walking
Elliptical: 17 min
Abs
Was not feeling well
Weight Loss/Overall Notes
Very proud of myself for only taking 2 days off! Walking Missy doesn't count as "working out" but I include it because it's "something". Upset about not losing any weight. It's looking like I'm not going to meet my 10 lb weight loss goal for February. Maybe it wasn't realistic? I don't know. I'm frustrated. I'm going to focus more on diet next week.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Fitness Log - Week 4, 2009
Monday, January 26
Off
Tuesday, January 27
Off - dang it
Wednesday, January 28
Elliptical: 20 minutes - Hill climb, high resistance
Run: .25 walk, 1.0 Run, .25 Walk, .50 Run, .25 Walk, .50 Run, .25 Walk
Abs
Thursday, January 29
Walk Missy - 25 minutes (we walked really fast)
Bike - 15 min (2.3 miles)
Zumba - 45 min
Friday, January 30
Off
Saturday, January 31
Run: .25 walk, 1.0 Run, .25 Walk
SET: 60 Minutes (weights and cardio)
Sunday, February 1
Run: .25 walk, 1.0 Run, .25 Walk, .50 Run, .25 Walk, .50 Sprint, .25 Walk
Bike: 15 min (5 miles)
Abs
Weight Loss/Overall Notes
I lost the two pounds I gained last week. I also can notice that my clothes fit better. When I lose weight I tend to lose it inwards from my head and toes, meaning that my center is the last part to lose and I can tell that is happening right now. I just have to keep the momentum and hopefully the rest will follow suit. I also need to stop taking that extra day off at the gym!
Off
Tuesday, January 27
Off - dang it
Wednesday, January 28
Elliptical: 20 minutes - Hill climb, high resistance
Run: .25 walk, 1.0 Run, .25 Walk, .50 Run, .25 Walk, .50 Run, .25 Walk
Abs
Thursday, January 29
Walk Missy - 25 minutes (we walked really fast)
Bike - 15 min (2.3 miles)
Zumba - 45 min
Friday, January 30
Off
Saturday, January 31
Run: .25 walk, 1.0 Run, .25 Walk
SET: 60 Minutes (weights and cardio)
Sunday, February 1
Run: .25 walk, 1.0 Run, .25 Walk, .50 Run, .25 Walk, .50 Sprint, .25 Walk
Bike: 15 min (5 miles)
Abs
Weight Loss/Overall Notes
I lost the two pounds I gained last week. I also can notice that my clothes fit better. When I lose weight I tend to lose it inwards from my head and toes, meaning that my center is the last part to lose and I can tell that is happening right now. I just have to keep the momentum and hopefully the rest will follow suit. I also need to stop taking that extra day off at the gym!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Fitness Log - Week 3 2009
Monday, January 19
Run: .25 walk, 1.0 Run, .25 walk
Elliptical: 17 minutes (gluts)
Yoga: 60 Minutes
Abs: 10 minutes amped abs
Great workout! Very happy with this one
Tuesday, January 20
Day Off
Wednesday, January 21
Sick
So frustrated. Ate like crap too.
Thursday, January 22
Elliptical: 15 min (hill climb)
Zumba: 45 Min
Alright, still not feeling too good
Friday, January 23
Walk Missy: 20 Min
Disappointed I didn't go to the gym
Saturday, January 24
SET Class: 60 Minutes (Weights and Cardio)
Tough class. Still wasn't feeling too great. Wished I would have run beforehand.
Sunday, January 25
Run: .25 Walk, .50 Run, .25 Walk, .50 Run, .25 Walk
Abs: 15 Min
Extremely sore and tired. This workout was hard to complete.
Weight:
Gained 2 pounds this week. Super upsetting. So now I'm feeling like I'm starting all over.
Overall notes:
Really frustrating week. I started out thinking this was going to be the week to really kick things into high gear, but I got sick and just fell into a huge funk. I ate HORRIBLY all week and definitely paid for it. I hope to not have many more weeks like this.
Run: .25 walk, 1.0 Run, .25 walk
Elliptical: 17 minutes (gluts)
Yoga: 60 Minutes
Abs: 10 minutes amped abs
Great workout! Very happy with this one
Tuesday, January 20
Day Off
Wednesday, January 21
Sick
So frustrated. Ate like crap too.
Thursday, January 22
Elliptical: 15 min (hill climb)
Zumba: 45 Min
Alright, still not feeling too good
Friday, January 23
Walk Missy: 20 Min
Disappointed I didn't go to the gym
Saturday, January 24
SET Class: 60 Minutes (Weights and Cardio)
Tough class. Still wasn't feeling too great. Wished I would have run beforehand.
Sunday, January 25
Run: .25 Walk, .50 Run, .25 Walk, .50 Run, .25 Walk
Abs: 15 Min
Extremely sore and tired. This workout was hard to complete.
Weight:
Gained 2 pounds this week. Super upsetting. So now I'm feeling like I'm starting all over.
Overall notes:
Really frustrating week. I started out thinking this was going to be the week to really kick things into high gear, but I got sick and just fell into a huge funk. I ate HORRIBLY all week and definitely paid for it. I hope to not have many more weeks like this.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Fitness Log - Week 2 (2009)
I decided to change when I update my fitness log. It will now be Monday-Sunday. So this week I have 2 Sunday's to report.
This week was a little tougher. We were having car problems, so it was difficult to get to the gym. I also wasn't feeling so well off and on, so my workouts weren't as intense as I had hoped for this week. I kicked it up a notch this weekend, so I feel like I'm back on track. Here's this weeks' update.
Sunday, January 11
Running: 25 minutes on the treadmill (1.25 straight run, .25 warm-up and cool down)
Yoga: 60 minutes. Legs focused
(Tough workout. Yoga was brutal. Felt great afterwards though!)
Monday, January 12
Day Off
Tuesday, January 13
Walk Missy: 35 Minutes
Fit TV: 1/2 hour of All Star Workouts - Cardio
Basement Work: 150 Jumping Jacks, 50 Butt Kicks, 50 Mountain Climbers, 50 high knees, 50 high kicks each leg, 250 crunches
(It was freezing outside and the car was having issues. I tried to make due the best I could. I was disappointed in this workout)
Wednesday, January 14
Running: 20 minutes on treadmill (.25 warm-up, 1.5 run, .25 cool-down)
Weights: Biceps, Triceps, Shoulders
Stair Climber: 15 Minutes
Sauna: 15 Minutes
(I wasn't feeling that great so this workout got cut a little short. I also was planning on staying for Zumba, but had the wrong day..oops!)
Thursday, January 15
Walk/Run Missy: 25 minutes
(Didn't feel good at all. Ate horribly - Bad day!)
Friday, January 16
Nothing. My planned long walk with Missy got cut because there was a flipping police standoff on the next block over and I wasn't about to leave my house, but I did run back and forth from my dining room window to bedroom window to watch the action. I don't think that counts though.
Saturday, January 17
Running: 30 minutes on the treadmill (.25 warm-up, 1.0 run, .25 recovery, 1.0 run, .25 cool-down)
Elliptical: 20 Minute hill climb
Weights: Ab machine, legs
Sauna: 15 Minutes
(Great workout! Intense cardio focus. I was beat after this workout. The sauna was extra refreshing.)
Sunday, January 18
Running: 30 minutes on the treadmill (.25 warm-up, 1.0 run, .25 cool-down, .50 walk at 6 incline)
Weights: Hit all major muscle groups. 20 minutes
Weight Loss
This Week: -1.5
To Date: - 3.5
Weight Left to lose: 6.5 lbs by the end of February
Overall Notes
Like I said, I was some what upset with my progress this week. It was tough. I ate a lot of stuff I probably shouldn't have, so I plan to reverse that this week and eat fairly decently. I also plan to kick up the workouts even more.
This week was a little tougher. We were having car problems, so it was difficult to get to the gym. I also wasn't feeling so well off and on, so my workouts weren't as intense as I had hoped for this week. I kicked it up a notch this weekend, so I feel like I'm back on track. Here's this weeks' update.
Sunday, January 11
Running: 25 minutes on the treadmill (1.25 straight run, .25 warm-up and cool down)
Yoga: 60 minutes. Legs focused
(Tough workout. Yoga was brutal. Felt great afterwards though!)
Monday, January 12
Day Off
Tuesday, January 13
Walk Missy: 35 Minutes
Fit TV: 1/2 hour of All Star Workouts - Cardio
Basement Work: 150 Jumping Jacks, 50 Butt Kicks, 50 Mountain Climbers, 50 high knees, 50 high kicks each leg, 250 crunches
(It was freezing outside and the car was having issues. I tried to make due the best I could. I was disappointed in this workout)
Wednesday, January 14
Running: 20 minutes on treadmill (.25 warm-up, 1.5 run, .25 cool-down)
Weights: Biceps, Triceps, Shoulders
Stair Climber: 15 Minutes
Sauna: 15 Minutes
(I wasn't feeling that great so this workout got cut a little short. I also was planning on staying for Zumba, but had the wrong day..oops!)
Thursday, January 15
Walk/Run Missy: 25 minutes
(Didn't feel good at all. Ate horribly - Bad day!)
Friday, January 16
Nothing. My planned long walk with Missy got cut because there was a flipping police standoff on the next block over and I wasn't about to leave my house, but I did run back and forth from my dining room window to bedroom window to watch the action. I don't think that counts though.
Saturday, January 17
Running: 30 minutes on the treadmill (.25 warm-up, 1.0 run, .25 recovery, 1.0 run, .25 cool-down)
Elliptical: 20 Minute hill climb
Weights: Ab machine, legs
Sauna: 15 Minutes
(Great workout! Intense cardio focus. I was beat after this workout. The sauna was extra refreshing.)
Sunday, January 18
Running: 30 minutes on the treadmill (.25 warm-up, 1.0 run, .25 cool-down, .50 walk at 6 incline)
Weights: Hit all major muscle groups. 20 minutes
Weight Loss
This Week: -1.5
To Date: - 3.5
Weight Left to lose: 6.5 lbs by the end of February
Overall Notes
Like I said, I was some what upset with my progress this week. It was tough. I ate a lot of stuff I probably shouldn't have, so I plan to reverse that this week and eat fairly decently. I also plan to kick up the workouts even more.
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