Day 18 of My Journey- 4/1/2010
The weather was beautiful again today so I went for another walk outside. I walked 3 miles. It took me a little over an hour to finish the course. I even ran a little bit along the way. I hadn't run in a long time, but it felt really good run again. I am planning to do more running and less walking over time. I can't wait until I am running the entire 3 miles!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Day 17 of My Journey- 3/31/2010
Went to the gym today for my workout. It felt really good to just focus all of my energy on exercising. I felt really relaxed (and tired) after the workout. I increased the weight on the leg exercises again today. Also, I was able to do a few more reps on the ab crunch machine. It won't be long before I can manage to do 3 sets of 12 reps! Feeling really good about myself right now.
Went to the gym today for my workout. It felt really good to just focus all of my energy on exercising. I felt really relaxed (and tired) after the workout. I increased the weight on the leg exercises again today. Also, I was able to do a few more reps on the ab crunch machine. It won't be long before I can manage to do 3 sets of 12 reps! Feeling really good about myself right now.
Day 16 of My Journey- 3/30/2010
The weather has finally warmed up in Ohio, so I took the opportunity to do my cardio outside today. I went for a 3 mile walk making sure to keep my heartrate in the target zone for an hour. I ended up walking for an hour and 15 minutes total. It felt really good to be outside for a change. I can also say that I definitely worked some new muscles today, but a little soreness is a good thing!
The weather has finally warmed up in Ohio, so I took the opportunity to do my cardio outside today. I went for a 3 mile walk making sure to keep my heartrate in the target zone for an hour. I ended up walking for an hour and 15 minutes total. It felt really good to be outside for a change. I can also say that I definitely worked some new muscles today, but a little soreness is a good thing!
Day 15 of My Journey- 3/29/2010
Well, today was weigh-in day. I only lost 0.2 lbs. since last week, but at least I am going in the right direction. I have to be honest, this isn't what I was hoping for, but I just need to stay positive and keep on track with the plan. I do continue to feel physically and emotionally stronger and my confidence has come a long way already. I missed my workout today since I had a dentist appointment this evening. Had a good day in terms of my diet though.
Well, today was weigh-in day. I only lost 0.2 lbs. since last week, but at least I am going in the right direction. I have to be honest, this isn't what I was hoping for, but I just need to stay positive and keep on track with the plan. I do continue to feel physically and emotionally stronger and my confidence has come a long way already. I missed my workout today since I had a dentist appointment this evening. Had a good day in terms of my diet though.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Day 14 of My Journey- 3/28/2010
It is hard to believe that I have completed two weeks of this journey already. In some ways it seems much longer, but in other ways much shorter. Either way, I can honestly say I haven't been this proud of myself in a long time. I feel so much physically and emotionally stronger than when I started 2 weeks ago. I am also much more confident. Not only when it comes to exercise and diet, but in all aspects of my daily life. I am praying for good results when I weigh in tomorrow.
I was back at the gym today for one hour on the elliptical machine. I tolerated it very well, but I was so tired and hungry when I got home! I burned 735 calories and my total distance was 3.95 miles. I was able to keep the RPM's at around 45 and still be at my target heart rate.
It is hard to believe that I have completed two weeks of this journey already. In some ways it seems much longer, but in other ways much shorter. Either way, I can honestly say I haven't been this proud of myself in a long time. I feel so much physically and emotionally stronger than when I started 2 weeks ago. I am also much more confident. Not only when it comes to exercise and diet, but in all aspects of my daily life. I am praying for good results when I weigh in tomorrow.
I was back at the gym today for one hour on the elliptical machine. I tolerated it very well, but I was so tired and hungry when I got home! I burned 735 calories and my total distance was 3.95 miles. I was able to keep the RPM's at around 45 and still be at my target heart rate.
Day 13 of My Journey- 3/27/2010
I was back at the gym today for one hour of cardio on the elliptical machine. I was able to increase the RPM's a little and still stay around my target heart rate. I ended up burning 745 calories and my total distance was 3.98 miles. I was really tired and hungry after this workout. It felt good to take a nap when I got home!
I was back at the gym today for one hour of cardio on the elliptical machine. I was able to increase the RPM's a little and still stay around my target heart rate. I ended up burning 745 calories and my total distance was 3.98 miles. I was really tired and hungry after this workout. It felt good to take a nap when I got home!
Day 12 of My Journey- 3/26/2010
It felt good to get back to the gym today after a few days off. The workout went very well. I was able to increase the weight by 5 lbs on the arm exercises and 10 lbs on the legs. I was able to do 3 sets of 7 reps on the ab crunch machine. I am slowly inching toward my goal of 3 sets of 12 reps! I will be back at it tomorrow for one hour of cardio...
It felt good to get back to the gym today after a few days off. The workout went very well. I was able to increase the weight by 5 lbs on the arm exercises and 10 lbs on the legs. I was able to do 3 sets of 7 reps on the ab crunch machine. I am slowly inching toward my goal of 3 sets of 12 reps! I will be back at it tomorrow for one hour of cardio...
Days 10 & 11 of My Journey- 3/24 & 3/25/2010
These were the first two days that I was not able to make it to the gym. I have to admit, I felt a little guilty, but at the same time it felt good for my body to get a little rest. I never thought I would actually miss exercise. I paid extra attention to what I ate on these days since I knew I couldn't get to the gym. I have been eating mostly lean proteins and vegetables.
Due to a few questions and comments, I also wanted to clarify that I am utilizing the online personal training services that Adam offers. I do not live anywhere near Adam or O2 Fitness. Adam and I communicate primarily by e-mail and have spoken by phone a few times. So, if you are in need of personal training and/or nutrition services don't hesitate to consult with Adam, no matter where you live!
These were the first two days that I was not able to make it to the gym. I have to admit, I felt a little guilty, but at the same time it felt good for my body to get a little rest. I never thought I would actually miss exercise. I paid extra attention to what I ate on these days since I knew I couldn't get to the gym. I have been eating mostly lean proteins and vegetables.
Due to a few questions and comments, I also wanted to clarify that I am utilizing the online personal training services that Adam offers. I do not live anywhere near Adam or O2 Fitness. Adam and I communicate primarily by e-mail and have spoken by phone a few times. So, if you are in need of personal training and/or nutrition services don't hesitate to consult with Adam, no matter where you live!
Day 9 of My Journey- 3/23/2010
Today was another great day. I went to the gym for one hour of cardio on the elliptical. I feel like I am tolerating the cardio workouts better. Don't get me wrong... they are still a huge challenge for me but I can honestly say I am feeling stronger each day. I burned 690 calories and my total distance was 3.71 miles. On to day 10!!
Today was another great day. I went to the gym for one hour of cardio on the elliptical. I feel like I am tolerating the cardio workouts better. Don't get me wrong... they are still a huge challenge for me but I can honestly say I am feeling stronger each day. I burned 690 calories and my total distance was 3.71 miles. On to day 10!!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Day 8 of My Journey- 3/22/2010
Today was my first weigh-in. I lost 1.8 lbs the first week! Of course, the impatient side of me wishes it was more, but at least I am heading in the right direction and I know this will take time and hard work.
My workout went well today. I increased the weight on the arm machines by 5 lbs. and by 20 lbs. on the legs. Also, I was able to do 3 sets of 6 reps on the ab crunch machine. I am slowly working my way up to 3 sets of 12 reps on this machine and I feel so proud of how far I have come.
Today was my first weigh-in. I lost 1.8 lbs the first week! Of course, the impatient side of me wishes it was more, but at least I am heading in the right direction and I know this will take time and hard work.
My workout went well today. I increased the weight on the arm machines by 5 lbs. and by 20 lbs. on the legs. Also, I was able to do 3 sets of 6 reps on the ab crunch machine. I am slowly working my way up to 3 sets of 12 reps on this machine and I feel so proud of how far I have come.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Day 7 of My Journey- 3/21/2010
Well, I have successfully completed my first week. I haven't felt this proud of myself in such a long time. Thanks to Adam, Bo, and all the rest of you that have encouraged me along the way. I feel so much stronger already (both mentally and physically). I went to the gym this afternoon for one hour of cardio on the elliptical machine. I finally found a way to keep my heart rate at my target of 146. I used the manual program rather than the fat burning program and this did the trick. I completed the entire hour at my target heartrate. I burned 694 calories and my distance was 3.65 miles. On to week 2!
Well, I have successfully completed my first week. I haven't felt this proud of myself in such a long time. Thanks to Adam, Bo, and all the rest of you that have encouraged me along the way. I feel so much stronger already (both mentally and physically). I went to the gym this afternoon for one hour of cardio on the elliptical machine. I finally found a way to keep my heart rate at my target of 146. I used the manual program rather than the fat burning program and this did the trick. I completed the entire hour at my target heartrate. I burned 694 calories and my distance was 3.65 miles. On to week 2!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Day 6 of My Journey- 3/20/2010
Just got back from the gym. I did one hour of cardio on the elliptical machine. I noticed that I was able to get my heartrate a little closer to my goal- it was around 155 for most of the workout. Look out- I might be building a little endurance already! I burned 684 calories and my total distance was 3.63 miles. Feeling pretty good about myself right now.
Just got back from the gym. I did one hour of cardio on the elliptical machine. I noticed that I was able to get my heartrate a little closer to my goal- it was around 155 for most of the workout. Look out- I might be building a little endurance already! I burned 684 calories and my total distance was 3.63 miles. Feeling pretty good about myself right now.
Day 5 of My Journey- 3/19/2010
Another great day. I went to the gym for my workout and I even managed to do the exercises in the proper sequence this time!! I did much better with the workout than I did on Monday, but don't get me wrong, it was still very challenging and I promptly took a nap when I got home. I was able to increase the weight by 5 lbs. on a few of the arm exercises and I increased by 10 lbs. on the legs. I also practiced the proper form on the lunges and this made a huge difference. My knees weren't screaming at me this time.
I was very proud of myself for doing 3 sets of 5 reps on the ab crunch machine. Last time I was only able to do 1 set of 5 reps. I still did not add any weight to the machine. That will come later. I was just so excited to be able to do 15 reps- three times more than last time! Also, I can feel my confidence is growing each day. I realized that I was not concerned about who was watching me or looking at me when I was exercising. I didn't even care that my butt was facing the big, giant mirror while doing the back extensions- now that's progress!
Another great day. I went to the gym for my workout and I even managed to do the exercises in the proper sequence this time!! I did much better with the workout than I did on Monday, but don't get me wrong, it was still very challenging and I promptly took a nap when I got home. I was able to increase the weight by 5 lbs. on a few of the arm exercises and I increased by 10 lbs. on the legs. I also practiced the proper form on the lunges and this made a huge difference. My knees weren't screaming at me this time.
I was very proud of myself for doing 3 sets of 5 reps on the ab crunch machine. Last time I was only able to do 1 set of 5 reps. I still did not add any weight to the machine. That will come later. I was just so excited to be able to do 15 reps- three times more than last time! Also, I can feel my confidence is growing each day. I realized that I was not concerned about who was watching me or looking at me when I was exercising. I didn't even care that my butt was facing the big, giant mirror while doing the back extensions- now that's progress!
Day 4 of My Journey- 3/18/2010
Today was a great day. I went to the gym for one hour of cardio on the elliptical machine. I burned 690 calories and my total distance was 3.67 miles! My heart rate was around 160 for most of the workout. You have to go about 35 RPM's so that the machine won't pause your workout. At this speed, my heartrate is about 160. I'm hoping that I will be able to get my heartrate closer to my target of 146. I was really tired afterwards, but it was well worth the effort. Still a little sore, but getting better each day. On to day 5...
Today was a great day. I went to the gym for one hour of cardio on the elliptical machine. I burned 690 calories and my total distance was 3.67 miles! My heart rate was around 160 for most of the workout. You have to go about 35 RPM's so that the machine won't pause your workout. At this speed, my heartrate is about 160. I'm hoping that I will be able to get my heartrate closer to my target of 146. I was really tired afterwards, but it was well worth the effort. Still a little sore, but getting better each day. On to day 5...
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