Well, this morning was a pretty jumpy start once again. I rolled out of bed at 9am and almost didn't make it into my session today. My back was so sore and my legs as well were a little tender. I decided that maybe I would just wait a little bit and see how I felt. I had my breakfast, went upstairs, and by the time I had my shower I was a little bit better. I figured I had better let Jeremy know that I was pretty sore this morning to see what he could do for me.
At 10:15 I finally made my way to the gym and got on the treadmill to do my warm up. Jeremy came and got me and then asked me why I was so happy this morning. I told him that I have been having a really good time at the new job and that I was just generally happy.
We started out doing 12 bench presses with the 10 lb dumbells and then I had to do 10 bicep curls while standing on one leg. For someone that has no balance control it took me some time to complete this task but, I did it. He had me do the stairs three times and then come back for another round. He then went over and got a mat and we did a couple of stretches. He had me lay on the floor and then he took my right knee and pulled it over the left leg while holding my shoulders to the floor. After he did the other side he lifted my one foot straight up to stretch the hamstring and pushed into me and then while holding that he had me bend my knee slightly to help with the lower back as well. He then had me go for a little walk and we did some weight lifting and then alternate dumbell lifts. I then had to do the stairs 3 more times and then we did some shoulder stretches and calf stretches. Maybe there were a few other things in there too but, as it is so late, I just can't remember what it was that we did.
For my cool down I wound up walking to the bus and when it didn't come in 10 min I just continued on my walk home. I also walked to work today as well so I have already accomplished 1 hour of my 2 hour homework. Yay me! I was also told that I must do at least 10 min of core every day until our session Monday at 10am. Before I go to bed I am planning on doing my core and also at least 5 of the 8 stretches that Jeremy has taught me. Hopefully it will make me feel good before bed as I am in a little bit of pain at the moment from work.
I will be going to the gym tomorrow for a little bit and then when I get home, relaxation time until Sunday morning. :)
Saturday, 31 December 2011
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Day 168
It turned out to be a really good day, even though it started off a little rough. I didn't get out of bed until 10am and the only reason why was because my back was hurting so bad that I just wanted to lay there and stay in bed all day. However, I got up, had my breakfast, had my shower and headed to the gym for 1pm.
Once I got there I went straight upstairs and into the ladies only section. I really didn't want to be around anyone and I just wanted to zone out and get it done so that I could come home. I did the eliptical for 15 min, and then went over to the treadmill and did that for 30 min. Ok so I didn't get my full hour in today but, at least I got 45 min in. As soon as I got home I had enough time to basically relax before work and then I started out the door to walk. I made it to the end of the driveway and had to turn around and come back. The sidewalks were so slippery that even my boots wouldn't have carried me properly to work. I was a little on the scared side to walk for fear of falling and hurting myself that I came back inside and asked Jan to give me a ride.
Once I finished work tonight I did do my stretches, I did about 5 different ones and they seemed to help the back out a little bit so, hopefully tomorrow I am going to be ok for my session. I may just do some more stretches before I go to see if it helps any with the session. I have already asked Jeremy not to do too much in the way of leg exercises because my legs are really hurting today as well as my feet. Who knows? I may just regret asking. :) Blog will be posted tomorrow earlier. Sorry to those that were waiting to read.
Once I got there I went straight upstairs and into the ladies only section. I really didn't want to be around anyone and I just wanted to zone out and get it done so that I could come home. I did the eliptical for 15 min, and then went over to the treadmill and did that for 30 min. Ok so I didn't get my full hour in today but, at least I got 45 min in. As soon as I got home I had enough time to basically relax before work and then I started out the door to walk. I made it to the end of the driveway and had to turn around and come back. The sidewalks were so slippery that even my boots wouldn't have carried me properly to work. I was a little on the scared side to walk for fear of falling and hurting myself that I came back inside and asked Jan to give me a ride.
Once I finished work tonight I did do my stretches, I did about 5 different ones and they seemed to help the back out a little bit so, hopefully tomorrow I am going to be ok for my session. I may just do some more stretches before I go to see if it helps any with the session. I have already asked Jeremy not to do too much in the way of leg exercises because my legs are really hurting today as well as my feet. Who knows? I may just regret asking. :) Blog will be posted tomorrow earlier. Sorry to those that were waiting to read.
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Day 167 - Session
I have been having a really good day today considering the fact that when I woke up this morning I was in a bit of pain in the back once again. I was up at 10am, ate, showered and was out the door by 11am. I walked to the gym and was ready to go by 12 and I was definitely not dissappointed in my workout.
Jeremy came and got me from the treadmill and we started right away. He had me take a 2lb ball, do a squat with it lowered between my legs and then raise it above my head fifteen times with each arm and then I had to do step ups 15 times on each leg. I repeated this a second time but the next time was with a 12.5 lb dumbell instead and then he moved one of the exercise equipment and I had to put my foot on there and then push into it. It's kind of hard to explain but, it stretched out the lower back a little and helped work out a little bit of the pain. We did another stretch that I had to hold the handle of a different machine and then reaching across my body above my head with the other arm grab ahold of the side of the machine and stretch there as well on each arm.
From there, we went over towards the stairs and I had to do 10 pushups, 20 ab crunches and hold the plank for about 25 seconds. I got to then do the stairs 2 times and repeat the pushups ab crunches and plank. 3 more times down and up the stairs and then we did some new stretches for the back.
The first one we did is one that I have done before. With my foot basically flat against the inner thigh, I had to lean forward and hold it for about a min and then he had me sit with both legs stretched out and slightly bent with my feet pointing straight up, reach towards my toes. He pushed on my shoulders gently and stretched out the back some more. He then had me push back against his hands and that made if feel really good too.
When we finished those, he showed me the new stretches and they are kind of difficult to explain but I will try my best. With my left hand I had to grab the outside of my right foot and then slowly push my foot out to help with the stretch. At this point I made him laugh because I had told him that I couldn't grab my foot because my fat was in the way lol.
I repeated with the other foot and then I had to cross my right leg over my left leg and then with my right elbow on my raised knee, push and twist my back to look at the back wall. I had to repeat with the other leg and then I was lucky enough to do another 2 times on the stairs. Yay! More stairs! He informed me that it was my cool down and that he would see me Friday at 11am.
For my homework, I have to do of course, my stretches every day and I also must do 1 hour of cardio. Boy did I miss him! LOL Anyways, it should be easy enough because I plan to go to the gym once again tomorrow morning before I have to work and since I am working on my feet all night, my back is so sore that I have to do stretches when I get home. So, it works out for me. :) More tomorrow!
Jeremy came and got me from the treadmill and we started right away. He had me take a 2lb ball, do a squat with it lowered between my legs and then raise it above my head fifteen times with each arm and then I had to do step ups 15 times on each leg. I repeated this a second time but the next time was with a 12.5 lb dumbell instead and then he moved one of the exercise equipment and I had to put my foot on there and then push into it. It's kind of hard to explain but, it stretched out the lower back a little and helped work out a little bit of the pain. We did another stretch that I had to hold the handle of a different machine and then reaching across my body above my head with the other arm grab ahold of the side of the machine and stretch there as well on each arm.
From there, we went over towards the stairs and I had to do 10 pushups, 20 ab crunches and hold the plank for about 25 seconds. I got to then do the stairs 2 times and repeat the pushups ab crunches and plank. 3 more times down and up the stairs and then we did some new stretches for the back.
The first one we did is one that I have done before. With my foot basically flat against the inner thigh, I had to lean forward and hold it for about a min and then he had me sit with both legs stretched out and slightly bent with my feet pointing straight up, reach towards my toes. He pushed on my shoulders gently and stretched out the back some more. He then had me push back against his hands and that made if feel really good too.
When we finished those, he showed me the new stretches and they are kind of difficult to explain but I will try my best. With my left hand I had to grab the outside of my right foot and then slowly push my foot out to help with the stretch. At this point I made him laugh because I had told him that I couldn't grab my foot because my fat was in the way lol.
I repeated with the other foot and then I had to cross my right leg over my left leg and then with my right elbow on my raised knee, push and twist my back to look at the back wall. I had to repeat with the other leg and then I was lucky enough to do another 2 times on the stairs. Yay! More stairs! He informed me that it was my cool down and that he would see me Friday at 11am.
For my homework, I have to do of course, my stretches every day and I also must do 1 hour of cardio. Boy did I miss him! LOL Anyways, it should be easy enough because I plan to go to the gym once again tomorrow morning before I have to work and since I am working on my feet all night, my back is so sore that I have to do stretches when I get home. So, it works out for me. :) More tomorrow!
Tuesday, 27 December 2011
Day 166
It really is nice to have Christmas over and done with. I am starting to get back into the groove of going to the gym and loving it completely. I slept really good last night, going to bed at 9:30pm and getting up at about 8:30am. I noticed this morning that my feel weren't quite as sore as they normally are but the back is where all the aches and pains are today.
I came downstairs, had my breakfast, and went back upstairs to have my shower and get ready. I was on my way to the gym today and nothing was going to stop me. I had planned to go yesterday but, after I had finished with my stretches I really didn't feel up to it. So, I went to my Aunt Cher's place in Devon instead for a visit with Jan.
I pulled into the parking lot this morning and oh my was it full. Seems like everyone had the same idea as me this morning! I got into the locker room, put my stuff away and headed upstairs. I started off on the treadmill for 5 min at a 0 incline and a 2.4 speed and then upped the speed to a 2.7 and the incline up to a 2.5. I continued on for another 5 min and then increased the speed to a 3 and the incline up to a 4.5. 5 min more and I increased the incline one more time to a 6 and then finished off the last 10 min on a 3.2 speed. I did the cool down for 5 min and then made my way over to the ladies only room.
I wound up only doing the eliptical for 10 min because I was wearing my new shoes today and although I had no pain in the bottom of my feet, my back was really bothering me. So I decided that maybe I should come home and do some stretches. Maybe before I go to the gym I should get them done because then I might actually be good for the rest of the day.
So I went over to Safeway, picked up a few groceries and then stopped at Timmie's on the way home. I grabbed myself a coffee, Jan a tea and then once I had finished, got down on the floor to get my stretches done. I don't know what it is with cats but, as soon as I lay that yoga mat out on the floor, they seem to think that they are doing me a huge favor by sitting on it before I can even get down on the floor. And then when I am down there trying to do my stretches, they seem to think that it's play time. Boy have they got it wrong!
So I did quite a few stretches and now my back is semi ok, but still not really good. Maybe when I get home from work I can do some more and try to get some ab crunches and maybe the plank in before bed. When I get up tomorrow morning I will have to do them again so that I am good for whatever Mr. Jeremy has in store for me tomorrow. Our session is at 12 so hopefully he won't be too hard on me. As I am walking to and from work today and also walking to and from the gym tomorrow I will have hit my 3 hours cardio projection. I think Jeremy needs to get a little bit more realistic in his homework distribution. Especially when it comes to the holidays! :)
I came downstairs, had my breakfast, and went back upstairs to have my shower and get ready. I was on my way to the gym today and nothing was going to stop me. I had planned to go yesterday but, after I had finished with my stretches I really didn't feel up to it. So, I went to my Aunt Cher's place in Devon instead for a visit with Jan.
I pulled into the parking lot this morning and oh my was it full. Seems like everyone had the same idea as me this morning! I got into the locker room, put my stuff away and headed upstairs. I started off on the treadmill for 5 min at a 0 incline and a 2.4 speed and then upped the speed to a 2.7 and the incline up to a 2.5. I continued on for another 5 min and then increased the speed to a 3 and the incline up to a 4.5. 5 min more and I increased the incline one more time to a 6 and then finished off the last 10 min on a 3.2 speed. I did the cool down for 5 min and then made my way over to the ladies only room.
I wound up only doing the eliptical for 10 min because I was wearing my new shoes today and although I had no pain in the bottom of my feet, my back was really bothering me. So I decided that maybe I should come home and do some stretches. Maybe before I go to the gym I should get them done because then I might actually be good for the rest of the day.
So I went over to Safeway, picked up a few groceries and then stopped at Timmie's on the way home. I grabbed myself a coffee, Jan a tea and then once I had finished, got down on the floor to get my stretches done. I don't know what it is with cats but, as soon as I lay that yoga mat out on the floor, they seem to think that they are doing me a huge favor by sitting on it before I can even get down on the floor. And then when I am down there trying to do my stretches, they seem to think that it's play time. Boy have they got it wrong!
So I did quite a few stretches and now my back is semi ok, but still not really good. Maybe when I get home from work I can do some more and try to get some ab crunches and maybe the plank in before bed. When I get up tomorrow morning I will have to do them again so that I am good for whatever Mr. Jeremy has in store for me tomorrow. Our session is at 12 so hopefully he won't be too hard on me. As I am walking to and from work today and also walking to and from the gym tomorrow I will have hit my 3 hours cardio projection. I think Jeremy needs to get a little bit more realistic in his homework distribution. Especially when it comes to the holidays! :)
Sunday, 25 December 2011
Day 164 - Workout, Session, Weigh in Combined
As it is the Christmas season, I guess the blog has been kind of forgotten about. I will have to try and remember everything that has happened since last Tuesday, so I may be going back and forth a bit. I will try my best though to do a good recap.
Wednesday I was hoping to get into the gym for a workout in the mornning but, unfortunately it didn't quite work out as well as planned. I didn't get any stretches done either which started to bring me down a little bit. I started to get a little on the emotional side with the combination of losing control of my ambition and a few other things, and just didn't plain care at all on Wednesday.
On Thursday, I babysat Sophia for 3 hours and then managed to get myself to the gym for the afternoon. I got there around 2 pm and did the treadmill for 15 min. My feet were still pretty sore so I decided to try the eliptical for a little bit and did 10 min there. I finished 20 min on the bike and then walked over to work which took about 15 min. I put in an hour total and when I got home from my shift I wound up going straight to bed because by that time I was completely dissinterested in anything at all. I had been crying most of the day for reasons I do not wish to disclose at this time and just wanted to go to bed.
Friday morning I got up at 6am to give Jan a ride to the LRT and went in to my session for 9. I was still pretty emotional and frustrated with some people, missing my mom and just overall did not want to do anything but go home. I went inside, went up to the treadmill and did a warmup for 12 min. I went over to Jeremy's office and said hello, went to the washroom and we got started.
Jeremy had noticed that I wasn't in high spirits on Friday and he asked me if I wanted to talk about it and I said no, I just wanted to know about his trip. So we wound up talking about that as we went on in our session and about half way through, he asked me again if I wanted to talk and I said, not here with all of these people around. So we did finally wind up talking at the end of the session and I felt way better releasing the built up frustrations and so on. He gave me a big hug and told me to stay positive and that if I needed to talk, he was only a text away. He's a very good listener and I am so thankful to him for that because I do have issues that I need to resolve, and I just can't seem to bring myself to do it... yet.
Anyhow, for our session he started me on doing step ups, about 12 on each leg and then I had to do the trunk pulls on the pulley rope about 12 times on each arm and then he said because the stairs always put a big smile on my face, that I should do the stairs 2 times. When I got back, I did the step ups again but this time, on the step up, had to do a pull each time I reached the top of the step up. I did this 12 times and repeated the stairs.
From there, we went over to the chin up and dip assist machine and did those 12 times, and then did rowing pulls on the TRX ropes 12 times and then repeated this one more time. I then had to do the stairs 3 more times and then repeat the chin ups and dips, and TRX ropes one more time. I went up and down the stairs 2 times and we finished off with a couple of stretches on the railing.
Friday night when I finished work, I did not do my stretches because I had to be up early in the morning once again because I was heading out to Leduc to visit with Blaine, Patty, Grant, Carmen, Dayton and Donovan. I had a very nice time seeing them again and it looked like the boys enjoyed the presents that I bought them. I received a $25 Tim Horton's card from Grant and Carmen, a homemade card and Christmas ornament from the boys, a shirt and a healthy cookbook from Blaine and Patty and I received something from my Aunt Dawn that was really nice.
I have to tell a little story about that because it was really sweet. Apparently my Aunt had given everyone else a nut and candy tray for Christmas and she didn't want me to think that she was trying to sabatoge my weight loss progress so instead, she made up a homemade trail mix for me. It is very good and filled with all sorts of goodies like dried banana chips, kiwi, a couple nuts and some other stuff in it. I thought it was so cool and extremely thoughtful. I just really appreciated that! Thanks Aunty for thinking of me! :)
Now onto today. This morning Jan woke me up at 9:30am which is the longest I've been able to sleep in this past week and it felt so good that even though it was Christmas, I just wanted to sleep. However, I got up, came downstairs, grabbed a coffee and settled down in my chair to wake up and enjoy the coffee and prepare to open the gifts.
Jan got me a beautiful bracelet, an awesome Wolf throw blanket, new workout shoes and a new shirt! It was so awesome! I wound up wearing the work out shoes to break them in tonight and the bracelet out to Alberta Beach. Shawn and Merv came over around 1 pm and I got a $25 gift card from Reitman's from Shawn, and a $25 visa gift card from Merv. Yay! Clothes shopping, here I come in July!
We all headed to Alberta Beach to Charlie`s house where I got another Tim Horton`s card from Charlie and we had a very nice meal and visit. Mostly we picked on poor Shawn but, it`s all in good fun and we all really do love him alot.
I did not do a weigh in this morning because it is Christmas day and when I stepped on the scale on Friday for kicks, it hadn't changed at all since last weigh in. Next week I will be sure to post. However, as I was getting ready to go out to Charlie's tonight, I tried on the XL shirt that jan bought me and even though I got it on, I still have about another 1/2 an inch to go for it to actually look decent. I also tried on the 1x shirt that Blaine and Patty bought me and that one fit a little bit better but again, just a little bit more needs to be lost before it looks nice. I also decided to try on a pair of pants that my Aunt Lori had given me back in Septemeber. They are a size 20 and 2 weeks ago when I tried them on I couldn't quite get the zipper done up. This morning when I tried them on, I was able to get that zipper up! And I didn't even have to suck it in! So it is official, I have gone from a 4x pants, to a size 20 and for shirts, I have gone from a 3x shirt, to a 1x!
I do feel really good health wise, don't get me wrong. But I think the reason why I have been so emotional in the last week is due to the fact that I am starting to figure out where and why I started to gain the weight. And because of that, I am starting to address the problems and trying to figure out how to talk to those that may have had an impact on my life wether it was intentional or not. Good or bad. So this is where all of the emotional stuff is starting to play in and it is in this part that I was terrified to come to. But, I will be just fine because I am a fighter and I am a strong spirited and determind individual. Merry Christmas to everyone! I know for the first time since my mom has passed on, I can honestly say that I had a great Christmas!
Wednesday I was hoping to get into the gym for a workout in the mornning but, unfortunately it didn't quite work out as well as planned. I didn't get any stretches done either which started to bring me down a little bit. I started to get a little on the emotional side with the combination of losing control of my ambition and a few other things, and just didn't plain care at all on Wednesday.
On Thursday, I babysat Sophia for 3 hours and then managed to get myself to the gym for the afternoon. I got there around 2 pm and did the treadmill for 15 min. My feet were still pretty sore so I decided to try the eliptical for a little bit and did 10 min there. I finished 20 min on the bike and then walked over to work which took about 15 min. I put in an hour total and when I got home from my shift I wound up going straight to bed because by that time I was completely dissinterested in anything at all. I had been crying most of the day for reasons I do not wish to disclose at this time and just wanted to go to bed.
Friday morning I got up at 6am to give Jan a ride to the LRT and went in to my session for 9. I was still pretty emotional and frustrated with some people, missing my mom and just overall did not want to do anything but go home. I went inside, went up to the treadmill and did a warmup for 12 min. I went over to Jeremy's office and said hello, went to the washroom and we got started.
Jeremy had noticed that I wasn't in high spirits on Friday and he asked me if I wanted to talk about it and I said no, I just wanted to know about his trip. So we wound up talking about that as we went on in our session and about half way through, he asked me again if I wanted to talk and I said, not here with all of these people around. So we did finally wind up talking at the end of the session and I felt way better releasing the built up frustrations and so on. He gave me a big hug and told me to stay positive and that if I needed to talk, he was only a text away. He's a very good listener and I am so thankful to him for that because I do have issues that I need to resolve, and I just can't seem to bring myself to do it... yet.
Anyhow, for our session he started me on doing step ups, about 12 on each leg and then I had to do the trunk pulls on the pulley rope about 12 times on each arm and then he said because the stairs always put a big smile on my face, that I should do the stairs 2 times. When I got back, I did the step ups again but this time, on the step up, had to do a pull each time I reached the top of the step up. I did this 12 times and repeated the stairs.
From there, we went over to the chin up and dip assist machine and did those 12 times, and then did rowing pulls on the TRX ropes 12 times and then repeated this one more time. I then had to do the stairs 3 more times and then repeat the chin ups and dips, and TRX ropes one more time. I went up and down the stairs 2 times and we finished off with a couple of stretches on the railing.
Friday night when I finished work, I did not do my stretches because I had to be up early in the morning once again because I was heading out to Leduc to visit with Blaine, Patty, Grant, Carmen, Dayton and Donovan. I had a very nice time seeing them again and it looked like the boys enjoyed the presents that I bought them. I received a $25 Tim Horton's card from Grant and Carmen, a homemade card and Christmas ornament from the boys, a shirt and a healthy cookbook from Blaine and Patty and I received something from my Aunt Dawn that was really nice.
I have to tell a little story about that because it was really sweet. Apparently my Aunt had given everyone else a nut and candy tray for Christmas and she didn't want me to think that she was trying to sabatoge my weight loss progress so instead, she made up a homemade trail mix for me. It is very good and filled with all sorts of goodies like dried banana chips, kiwi, a couple nuts and some other stuff in it. I thought it was so cool and extremely thoughtful. I just really appreciated that! Thanks Aunty for thinking of me! :)
Now onto today. This morning Jan woke me up at 9:30am which is the longest I've been able to sleep in this past week and it felt so good that even though it was Christmas, I just wanted to sleep. However, I got up, came downstairs, grabbed a coffee and settled down in my chair to wake up and enjoy the coffee and prepare to open the gifts.
Jan got me a beautiful bracelet, an awesome Wolf throw blanket, new workout shoes and a new shirt! It was so awesome! I wound up wearing the work out shoes to break them in tonight and the bracelet out to Alberta Beach. Shawn and Merv came over around 1 pm and I got a $25 gift card from Reitman's from Shawn, and a $25 visa gift card from Merv. Yay! Clothes shopping, here I come in July!
We all headed to Alberta Beach to Charlie`s house where I got another Tim Horton`s card from Charlie and we had a very nice meal and visit. Mostly we picked on poor Shawn but, it`s all in good fun and we all really do love him alot.
I did not do a weigh in this morning because it is Christmas day and when I stepped on the scale on Friday for kicks, it hadn't changed at all since last weigh in. Next week I will be sure to post. However, as I was getting ready to go out to Charlie's tonight, I tried on the XL shirt that jan bought me and even though I got it on, I still have about another 1/2 an inch to go for it to actually look decent. I also tried on the 1x shirt that Blaine and Patty bought me and that one fit a little bit better but again, just a little bit more needs to be lost before it looks nice. I also decided to try on a pair of pants that my Aunt Lori had given me back in Septemeber. They are a size 20 and 2 weeks ago when I tried them on I couldn't quite get the zipper done up. This morning when I tried them on, I was able to get that zipper up! And I didn't even have to suck it in! So it is official, I have gone from a 4x pants, to a size 20 and for shirts, I have gone from a 3x shirt, to a 1x!
I do feel really good health wise, don't get me wrong. But I think the reason why I have been so emotional in the last week is due to the fact that I am starting to figure out where and why I started to gain the weight. And because of that, I am starting to address the problems and trying to figure out how to talk to those that may have had an impact on my life wether it was intentional or not. Good or bad. So this is where all of the emotional stuff is starting to play in and it is in this part that I was terrified to come to. But, I will be just fine because I am a fighter and I am a strong spirited and determind individual. Merry Christmas to everyone! I know for the first time since my mom has passed on, I can honestly say that I had a great Christmas!
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Day 159
I am not really sure what is wrong with me lately. In the last week I have lost my ambition, and drive for what I want in life. However, I still keep plugging along because I know it needs to be done. Last night before bed I did manage to get my stretches done. Mind you, I really had no choice to but to do it.
I had a good shift last night and everything went well. When I got home though, my back was so sore, my feet were killing me, and I had to get those stretches done. I laid down on the yoga mat and tears literally came to my eyes. I was barely able to just lay there let alone do the actual stretches. By the time I was done though, I was way better than I was and was able to get to bed and have a really good sleep.
I woke up at 8:30 this morning which I had wanted to wake up earlier, however, sometimes it just doesn't work out the way you want it to. So, I had my breakfast, jumped in the shower and made my way over to the gym. It wound up taking me just over 45 min to walk there because the sidewalks were a bit slippery but once I made it there, I got on the treadmill and continued on for another 30 min. I really didn't think the intensity would be that important today considering the fact that I had just walked there and I still have my shift tonight, which requires me to be moving around and staying on my feet for 8 hours.
Once Sophia goes down for her nap today I am going to be doing my stretches before work this time, and also throw in 30 ab crunches between each one and maybe the plank as well. This way I am way over what was required of me today and then tomorrow morning I am hoping to get into the gym a little bit earlier and Thursday as well.
I had a good shift last night and everything went well. When I got home though, my back was so sore, my feet were killing me, and I had to get those stretches done. I laid down on the yoga mat and tears literally came to my eyes. I was barely able to just lay there let alone do the actual stretches. By the time I was done though, I was way better than I was and was able to get to bed and have a really good sleep.
I woke up at 8:30 this morning which I had wanted to wake up earlier, however, sometimes it just doesn't work out the way you want it to. So, I had my breakfast, jumped in the shower and made my way over to the gym. It wound up taking me just over 45 min to walk there because the sidewalks were a bit slippery but once I made it there, I got on the treadmill and continued on for another 30 min. I really didn't think the intensity would be that important today considering the fact that I had just walked there and I still have my shift tonight, which requires me to be moving around and staying on my feet for 8 hours.
Once Sophia goes down for her nap today I am going to be doing my stretches before work this time, and also throw in 30 ab crunches between each one and maybe the plank as well. This way I am way over what was required of me today and then tomorrow morning I am hoping to get into the gym a little bit earlier and Thursday as well.
Sunday, 18 December 2011
Day 158 - Weigh in
Well, it has been a great day indeed so far! I was up at 9am and anxious to go. I had my shower and was out the door by 10:30am. I got to the gym at about 10:50, filled up the water bottle, and jumped on the treadmill. I put it on a 6.5 incline and a 2.3 speed for 5 min and then bumped the speed up to a 2.6 for 3 min. I then bumped it up one more time to a 2.9 and then slowly increased the incline by .5 every 30 seconds until I got to a 9 incline. Once there, I moved the speed up by .1 every min until I hit 3.4 and then left it there for 2 min. I came down slowly the same way I went up and finished off at a 3 speed and 12.5 incline, burning 286 calories in half an hour.
From there I went over to the ladies only room intending on doing the eliptical for 15 min but, as I got in there, I realized that both elipticals were taken. So, I jumped on the bike and did the bike for 30 min doing intervals each min reaching up to a level 14 twice. I burned 192 calories there and called it a day. Once I am done my blog and finished eating lunch, I will be going to do my stretches for the day. Thank goodness Jeremy comes back this week. I sure missed working out with him on Friday and will surely miss it tomorrow as well.
So the weigh in this morning was pretty good actually. In two weeks I have managed to lose another 6 lbs making my weight 221lbs and a total weight loss of 43lbs to date! Yay! Anyhow, more tomorrow!
From there I went over to the ladies only room intending on doing the eliptical for 15 min but, as I got in there, I realized that both elipticals were taken. So, I jumped on the bike and did the bike for 30 min doing intervals each min reaching up to a level 14 twice. I burned 192 calories there and called it a day. Once I am done my blog and finished eating lunch, I will be going to do my stretches for the day. Thank goodness Jeremy comes back this week. I sure missed working out with him on Friday and will surely miss it tomorrow as well.
So the weigh in this morning was pretty good actually. In two weeks I have managed to lose another 6 lbs making my weight 221lbs and a total weight loss of 43lbs to date! Yay! Anyhow, more tomorrow!
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Day 156
Today started out as any other day this week. I wanted to go to the gym so bad for 9am but, I just can't seem to get myself into a good system here. I wound up waking up to a text message from Nikki asking if I had gotten to the gym. I said no, that I just woke up. Matt brought Sophia around 11am and I thought, ok, I will just go to the gym before I go to my family function. Well that didn't work out as planned either as Matt didn't get here to pick up Sophia until around 3pm. I still needed to get ready to go, and be out the door by 5:30pm.
I got to Yote's in Leduc at about 6:15pm and I was glad I went. I just proved to myself that I can go to these family functions and not eat unhealthy. I couldn't even eat unhealthy if I tried. And believe me, I did try. I had a total of 3 wings, and 2 tiny onion rings and a medium sized one and I just couldn't do it. The smell of the grease and the taste of it just was not agreeing with me at all. So I wound up ordering a salad. Thanks Grandpa!
Anyways, by the time my salad finally arrived, I still wasn't up to eating much. I don't think I even ate a quarter of it. So, I asked for a to go container, boxed it up and brought it home. There were alot of wings there tonight, which is ok because I have a big family and it will all get eaten no matter what. There were also onion rings, nachos, and these fries that I literally had to switch sides of the table because I just couldn't sit there and inhale that grease. I haven't had any greasy food in 6 months and let me tell you, I don't think I will have any for a long time to come. Once you've got it out of your system, it's really hard to go back to that way of life. So I was quite proud of myself for that.
I was invited to go back to Aunty Dawn's house, but, as I still had not gone to the gym, I really wanted to get it done. 2 days of not going, even though I have hit my 45 min cardio every day so far, I was really starting to miss it. So, I declined the invite and headed home.
Once I got to the gym, I actually started out on the eliptical on a level 6. Normally I would have gone straight to the treadmill but tonight, I wanted to burn the calories. So I left it on a level 6 for 20 min and I was hitting speeds of a 4. Not sure what the mph is but, considering the fact that I haven't hit faster than a 3 before, I did really good. After 20 min I dropped the level to a 2 for 3 min and then finished off the last 7 min at a level 8. All maintaining that speed of 4. Again, I was pretty proud of myself for doing so well.
I got off of that and finished my workout on the treadmill for 15 min at a 2.6 speed and 6.5 incline and then grabbed a Tim Horton's coffee and went over to Nikki and Matt's place for a bit. I have plans to hit the gym tomorrow morning again and this time I am going. I am not allowing myself any excuses. I found out today that Matt and Nikki are not going to be needing a babysitter after next Thursday for awhile, and although I am happy to be able to free up my day a little bit so I can go to the gym without previous engagements, I am sure going to miss spending time with the little pumpkin!
Anyhow, yesterday I did hit my 45 min of cardio as well. I wound up doing nothing but the stairs for 15 min and then with my walk to work, I wound up making my homework. Now it is 1am and I must go to bed if I am going to make it to the gym for 9am. Another blog will be posted tomorrow afternoon, before I go to work. Don't forget that Sunday is weigh in day and I have great news to share! I am very excited to tell everyone now that the family knows the info!
I got to Yote's in Leduc at about 6:15pm and I was glad I went. I just proved to myself that I can go to these family functions and not eat unhealthy. I couldn't even eat unhealthy if I tried. And believe me, I did try. I had a total of 3 wings, and 2 tiny onion rings and a medium sized one and I just couldn't do it. The smell of the grease and the taste of it just was not agreeing with me at all. So I wound up ordering a salad. Thanks Grandpa!
Anyways, by the time my salad finally arrived, I still wasn't up to eating much. I don't think I even ate a quarter of it. So, I asked for a to go container, boxed it up and brought it home. There were alot of wings there tonight, which is ok because I have a big family and it will all get eaten no matter what. There were also onion rings, nachos, and these fries that I literally had to switch sides of the table because I just couldn't sit there and inhale that grease. I haven't had any greasy food in 6 months and let me tell you, I don't think I will have any for a long time to come. Once you've got it out of your system, it's really hard to go back to that way of life. So I was quite proud of myself for that.
I was invited to go back to Aunty Dawn's house, but, as I still had not gone to the gym, I really wanted to get it done. 2 days of not going, even though I have hit my 45 min cardio every day so far, I was really starting to miss it. So, I declined the invite and headed home.
Once I got to the gym, I actually started out on the eliptical on a level 6. Normally I would have gone straight to the treadmill but tonight, I wanted to burn the calories. So I left it on a level 6 for 20 min and I was hitting speeds of a 4. Not sure what the mph is but, considering the fact that I haven't hit faster than a 3 before, I did really good. After 20 min I dropped the level to a 2 for 3 min and then finished off the last 7 min at a level 8. All maintaining that speed of 4. Again, I was pretty proud of myself for doing so well.
I got off of that and finished my workout on the treadmill for 15 min at a 2.6 speed and 6.5 incline and then grabbed a Tim Horton's coffee and went over to Nikki and Matt's place for a bit. I have plans to hit the gym tomorrow morning again and this time I am going. I am not allowing myself any excuses. I found out today that Matt and Nikki are not going to be needing a babysitter after next Thursday for awhile, and although I am happy to be able to free up my day a little bit so I can go to the gym without previous engagements, I am sure going to miss spending time with the little pumpkin!
Anyhow, yesterday I did hit my 45 min of cardio as well. I wound up doing nothing but the stairs for 15 min and then with my walk to work, I wound up making my homework. Now it is 1am and I must go to bed if I am going to make it to the gym for 9am. Another blog will be posted tomorrow afternoon, before I go to work. Don't forget that Sunday is weigh in day and I have great news to share! I am very excited to tell everyone now that the family knows the info!
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Day 154
I woke up this morning at 6am only to roll over and turn off the alarm and go back to sleep. My next alarm went off at 7am and again, I rolled over, reset the alarm for another hour and went back to sleep. I finally crawled out of bed at 9am and thought, oh boy, there goes the gym idea.
So, I came downstairs, made my breakfast, and got ready to start the day. Once finished, I still wasn't satisfied and wound up going back to sleep on the couch for another hour. I woke up at 10:45am to Matt walking in the door with Sophia and I knew I had no choice but to get up. That's how the day started.
Once I started watching Sophia things got a little better and I thought, ok, well since Matt was here a little earlier, I might be able to get myself to the gym for a little workout before I have to go to work. No such luck. However, I did walk to work, and it was a half hour walk by the time I actually got there. So really, that wasn't too bad. At least I got some of my cardio homework in. And while I was watching Sophia today, I did get my stretches in as well as she was crawling around on the floor around me. So I wasn't doing to bad.
I got to work and it was turning out to be a pretty good shift. I was able to go into the kitchen and help the girls there and it worked out pretty good. I was able to go for my break at 7:30pm and as I finished eating my supper, all of a sudden the lights went out, and all machines were off! Uh oh!
So it turned out that I had an extra long break which wasn't that bad at all. A little on the dark side, but pretty good. The lights finally came on at about 9:30pm and we were finally able to get our stuff started and head for home. Dina (my boss) offered to give me a ride home, so I just asked her if she would mind dropping me off at Tim Horton's. I knew that my cardio homework was 45 min and I wanted to at least get that done today. So, I walked home from Timmie's, came home, and watched The Biggest Loser finale.
I have come to the realization that alot of the players on the show underwent alot of the feelings that I have been going through on my own journey. I am finding that I have a different side of me that I never knew I had. All my life I felt like such a failure and completely worthless and now I have come to realize that I am not worthless. I also know that maybe yes, I have run into some bad luck but, at the same time, alot of the bad luck that I have received has been self inflicted. I am now making a better life for myself and I am so much happier with myself.
Yes, I do feel like giving up some days, when it gets hard, or when I am in so much pain that it hurts to move, but you know what? That's what happens when you neglect your body for so long. Now I have to work that much harder to get myself into a better position and it is worth it.
When I look into the eyes of all of my nieces and nephews and see them smile and see all the love in their little faces, that's what is keeping me going. I am doing this for myself most of all, but I am also doing this for them. I love them all so much and I just want to be able to do things with them. I want to be able to go with the boys and maybe play some baseball with them, if they are into that, or take them for a hike somewhere. I want to be fit for that.
So all in all, I am proud of what I have accomplished so far, and I am not going to stop until I reach my goal. This Sunday I am hoping to have good numbers on the scale because since Jeremy is gone to Hawaii for a week, I am going to push myself just a little bit harder for the next week and a half until I see him next Friday at 9.
Tomorrow I do not have to babysit Sophia so, the plan is that I am going to go to the gym for at least a couple of hours before I head to work. I plan to work mostly on the eliptical for the first hour and then do weight lifting for the second as well as some of the treadmill. Hopefully I can keep my mind busy so that I can accomplish this goal. I am hoping to have the blog up before I go to work tomorrow but, it may turn out to be after, depending on what time I get to the gym. :)
So, I came downstairs, made my breakfast, and got ready to start the day. Once finished, I still wasn't satisfied and wound up going back to sleep on the couch for another hour. I woke up at 10:45am to Matt walking in the door with Sophia and I knew I had no choice but to get up. That's how the day started.
Once I started watching Sophia things got a little better and I thought, ok, well since Matt was here a little earlier, I might be able to get myself to the gym for a little workout before I have to go to work. No such luck. However, I did walk to work, and it was a half hour walk by the time I actually got there. So really, that wasn't too bad. At least I got some of my cardio homework in. And while I was watching Sophia today, I did get my stretches in as well as she was crawling around on the floor around me. So I wasn't doing to bad.
I got to work and it was turning out to be a pretty good shift. I was able to go into the kitchen and help the girls there and it worked out pretty good. I was able to go for my break at 7:30pm and as I finished eating my supper, all of a sudden the lights went out, and all machines were off! Uh oh!
So it turned out that I had an extra long break which wasn't that bad at all. A little on the dark side, but pretty good. The lights finally came on at about 9:30pm and we were finally able to get our stuff started and head for home. Dina (my boss) offered to give me a ride home, so I just asked her if she would mind dropping me off at Tim Horton's. I knew that my cardio homework was 45 min and I wanted to at least get that done today. So, I walked home from Timmie's, came home, and watched The Biggest Loser finale.
I have come to the realization that alot of the players on the show underwent alot of the feelings that I have been going through on my own journey. I am finding that I have a different side of me that I never knew I had. All my life I felt like such a failure and completely worthless and now I have come to realize that I am not worthless. I also know that maybe yes, I have run into some bad luck but, at the same time, alot of the bad luck that I have received has been self inflicted. I am now making a better life for myself and I am so much happier with myself.
Yes, I do feel like giving up some days, when it gets hard, or when I am in so much pain that it hurts to move, but you know what? That's what happens when you neglect your body for so long. Now I have to work that much harder to get myself into a better position and it is worth it.
When I look into the eyes of all of my nieces and nephews and see them smile and see all the love in their little faces, that's what is keeping me going. I am doing this for myself most of all, but I am also doing this for them. I love them all so much and I just want to be able to do things with them. I want to be able to go with the boys and maybe play some baseball with them, if they are into that, or take them for a hike somewhere. I want to be fit for that.
So all in all, I am proud of what I have accomplished so far, and I am not going to stop until I reach my goal. This Sunday I am hoping to have good numbers on the scale because since Jeremy is gone to Hawaii for a week, I am going to push myself just a little bit harder for the next week and a half until I see him next Friday at 9.
Tomorrow I do not have to babysit Sophia so, the plan is that I am going to go to the gym for at least a couple of hours before I head to work. I plan to work mostly on the eliptical for the first hour and then do weight lifting for the second as well as some of the treadmill. Hopefully I can keep my mind busy so that I can accomplish this goal. I am hoping to have the blog up before I go to work tomorrow but, it may turn out to be after, depending on what time I get to the gym. :)
Monday, 12 December 2011
Day 153 - Session
Again I had a terrible sleep. I can't seem to get on a good system here. At the beginning of this journey it was great, slept good, ate good, and worked out good. Now it's getting sort of frustrating. I wound up having sharp pains in my legs last night while I was trying to sleep and it didn't seem to work out very good for me. I think I maybe averaged about 2 hours of sleep, if I'm lucky. With today being the first day at McDonalds I am really hoping that it goes well and that I can manage to last for the rest of the day.
My session went good this morning, what with Jeremy going on holidays, and me being so tired, neither one of us was really in the mood to do much for working out but, we did it.
He started me off on the TRX ropes doing a squat while reaching behind me with one hand and then bringing it forward I had to lift myself up to a standing position with the other arm. Then I had to do assisted squats normally 12 times and then assisted ab crunches 30 times. Repeating this one more time, and then I had to go down and up the stairs 2 times.
I then had to go to the chin up and dip assist equipment and do that 10 times for each. I repeated this one more time and then had to go down and up the stairs 2 times again. We did the chin ups and dips a last time and I really can't remember what else we did. I was so tired today that I just basically did whatever he asked me to do, and didn't bother trying to remember.
Since he is on holidays for a week, I won't see him again until next friday morning. So my homework for the next week is to do 45 min of cardio every day except for one and regardless 15 min of stretching every day as well. He would like me to do the rowing machine in there somewhere for a bit as well. I guess it will have to work :)
Tomorrow I am going in for 9am hopefully, providing I am able to get a good sleep after work. Even if I don't, I guess I will have to go regardless. More tomorrow! :)
My session went good this morning, what with Jeremy going on holidays, and me being so tired, neither one of us was really in the mood to do much for working out but, we did it.
He started me off on the TRX ropes doing a squat while reaching behind me with one hand and then bringing it forward I had to lift myself up to a standing position with the other arm. Then I had to do assisted squats normally 12 times and then assisted ab crunches 30 times. Repeating this one more time, and then I had to go down and up the stairs 2 times.
I then had to go to the chin up and dip assist equipment and do that 10 times for each. I repeated this one more time and then had to go down and up the stairs 2 times again. We did the chin ups and dips a last time and I really can't remember what else we did. I was so tired today that I just basically did whatever he asked me to do, and didn't bother trying to remember.
Since he is on holidays for a week, I won't see him again until next friday morning. So my homework for the next week is to do 45 min of cardio every day except for one and regardless 15 min of stretching every day as well. He would like me to do the rowing machine in there somewhere for a bit as well. I guess it will have to work :)
Tomorrow I am going in for 9am hopefully, providing I am able to get a good sleep after work. Even if I don't, I guess I will have to go regardless. More tomorrow! :)
Saturday, 10 December 2011
Day 151
It started out being a pretty good day and progressively got better as the day went on. I woke up later than anticipated this morning due to the fact that I was out late last night doing some Christmas shopping at walmart. Once I was finished there I went over to Matt and Nikki's place for a little bit and by the time I got home it was almost 2 in the morning.
So, I wound up getting my butt out of bed at 8:30am and pretty much had to get ready for work right away as I had to be out the door at 9:30. Once finished work I came home, we had supper (which, by the way was not good as it was pizza) and headed out the door to the gym. I got there right at 7 and I jumped on the eliptical right away.
Because I don't like it that much, I figured, what better way to do something you don't like, than to do something you do like while you are doing it. So, I texted Nikki the whole time I was on the eliptical to pass the time away. And believe me, it did pass the time away. I wound up going non stop for 55 minutes! And burned 564 calories to boot. I had to take a picture of it because I am pretty sure that Jeremy is not going to believe me when I tell him that, so I needed to have proof!
Once I got home, I took a little bit of a rest and then Shawn, Jan and I started getting the christmas decorations put out and started to decorate the house. We are not done yet, however, we are hoping to finish it off tomorrow before I have to go to work.
It is now almost midnight and I am going to head downstairs, get my stretches done, and then I am going to bed as I have to be up early in the morning to go to the gym yet again. This time though, I only have to do the eliptical for 5 minutes more and then I am free to get on to my friend, the treadmill. It is weigh in day tomorrow and I am pretty excited about it, however, it will only be a normal blog due to the fact that on Thursday night I have a family function to go to in Leduc and I would very much like to share with my family the news of the weigh in first before I broadcast it to everyone else. More tomorrow!
So, I wound up getting my butt out of bed at 8:30am and pretty much had to get ready for work right away as I had to be out the door at 9:30. Once finished work I came home, we had supper (which, by the way was not good as it was pizza) and headed out the door to the gym. I got there right at 7 and I jumped on the eliptical right away.
Because I don't like it that much, I figured, what better way to do something you don't like, than to do something you do like while you are doing it. So, I texted Nikki the whole time I was on the eliptical to pass the time away. And believe me, it did pass the time away. I wound up going non stop for 55 minutes! And burned 564 calories to boot. I had to take a picture of it because I am pretty sure that Jeremy is not going to believe me when I tell him that, so I needed to have proof!
Once I got home, I took a little bit of a rest and then Shawn, Jan and I started getting the christmas decorations put out and started to decorate the house. We are not done yet, however, we are hoping to finish it off tomorrow before I have to go to work.
It is now almost midnight and I am going to head downstairs, get my stretches done, and then I am going to bed as I have to be up early in the morning to go to the gym yet again. This time though, I only have to do the eliptical for 5 minutes more and then I am free to get on to my friend, the treadmill. It is weigh in day tomorrow and I am pretty excited about it, however, it will only be a normal blog due to the fact that on Thursday night I have a family function to go to in Leduc and I would very much like to share with my family the news of the weigh in first before I broadcast it to everyone else. More tomorrow!
Friday, 9 December 2011
Day 150 - Session
Today started off to look like a bad day, but, I turned it around very quickly. I woke up an hour and a half later than I wanted to be, caught a ride with Jan to the gym and when I got to the Esso to get my coffee this morning, I had no bank card. Darn it! So, I walked over to the bank thinking it might be open. Nope, had to sit and wait for 40 min. So I got my new bank card, walked myself back to the Esso, got my coffee, and sat down to enjoy it before my session.
Once finished, I walked over to the gym and paid the membership, and got ready to give it all I had. I got on the treadmill and did a warmup for 8 min, greeted Jeremy and I was ready to go. First off, he had me sit on the end of a bench and with 10lb dumbells shoulder height, had to lift my arms above my head 12 times. Then we went to the other end and I had to grab this bar and while sitting down pull down on it past my chin 12 times. We repeated these two 3 times and then I had to go down and up the stairs 2 times. Once I got back, I had to do 12 side arm lifts with 5 lb dumbells, 12 pushups, and 15 seated rows and then repeated this 2 times. Down and up the stairs two more times and then i had to do a side plank and 25 ab crunches, finishing off with the stairs 2 times again.
I'm not sure if we did anything else because it seemed like we did alot but really we just repeated the same exercises. Nevertheless, it was a good workout and we had a good conversation going as well. Monday is my next session and for homework I am supposed to do 2 hours of cardio along with my stretches but, he wants me to do the eliptical for at least an hour spread out within the next 2 days. Not sure how that is gonna work with my schedule tomorrow but, I will try and figure it out. :)
Once finished, I walked over to the gym and paid the membership, and got ready to give it all I had. I got on the treadmill and did a warmup for 8 min, greeted Jeremy and I was ready to go. First off, he had me sit on the end of a bench and with 10lb dumbells shoulder height, had to lift my arms above my head 12 times. Then we went to the other end and I had to grab this bar and while sitting down pull down on it past my chin 12 times. We repeated these two 3 times and then I had to go down and up the stairs 2 times. Once I got back, I had to do 12 side arm lifts with 5 lb dumbells, 12 pushups, and 15 seated rows and then repeated this 2 times. Down and up the stairs two more times and then i had to do a side plank and 25 ab crunches, finishing off with the stairs 2 times again.
I'm not sure if we did anything else because it seemed like we did alot but really we just repeated the same exercises. Nevertheless, it was a good workout and we had a good conversation going as well. Monday is my next session and for homework I am supposed to do 2 hours of cardio along with my stretches but, he wants me to do the eliptical for at least an hour spread out within the next 2 days. Not sure how that is gonna work with my schedule tomorrow but, I will try and figure it out. :)
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Day 149
Ok so, this morning was a great day indeed. I want to share with you all my story from last nights shift however. It was actually quite funny now that I think back on it, and even though it wasn't at the time, now I can laugh about it.
I was working away and all of a sudden I got a buzz on the intercom from the carwash. Apparently the door didn't want to open for the customer so I shut it down from the inside and waited a few min before turning it back on. It still wouldn't work so I grabbed my coat and walked over to see what the problem was. As I approached it, I noticed that the door had raised about a foot and didn't show any signs of going up or down. So, I grabbed my keys and let myself in figuring I could hit the button on the inside and try closing it and opening it from there. As I approached the door and crossed the sensors for the underwash spray, all of a sudden the car wash started going! I had to book it out of there and as I got back through the door I was completely drenched in water! Needless to say, I had to close the carwash down for the night because I was not attempting to go back in there to get it closed.
Now onto today. I had decided last night that I wanted to go to the gym this morning before work so that I could come home and hopefully get a few things accomplished here before Monday came. However, I was having such a great sleep and it turned out that I slept in. So, no gym for me this morning,
I went to work, had a good shift, and afterwards, at 6, started on my walk to the gym. I made it there for 6:30, completely frozen and warmed up for a few min before getting on the treadmill. I started off at a 6.5 incline and a 2.6 speed and continued on for about 10 min. I then upped the speed to a 2.7 for 2 min and then upped it again to a 2.9. I stayed there for another min and then once again upped the speed to a 3.1 and raised the incline to a 9. I carried on for another 10 min and then did my cool down. I wound up staying on the treadmill for half an hour and burned 322 calories. Not too bad of a workout! At least I got my hour cardio in. :)
Tomorrow morning is my session with Jeremy and I am kind of excited to see what he has in store for me, but at the same time, kind of nervous. He keeps increasing certain things for me to do and it keeps getting harder and harder. But, I welcome it with open arms! :)
I was working away and all of a sudden I got a buzz on the intercom from the carwash. Apparently the door didn't want to open for the customer so I shut it down from the inside and waited a few min before turning it back on. It still wouldn't work so I grabbed my coat and walked over to see what the problem was. As I approached it, I noticed that the door had raised about a foot and didn't show any signs of going up or down. So, I grabbed my keys and let myself in figuring I could hit the button on the inside and try closing it and opening it from there. As I approached the door and crossed the sensors for the underwash spray, all of a sudden the car wash started going! I had to book it out of there and as I got back through the door I was completely drenched in water! Needless to say, I had to close the carwash down for the night because I was not attempting to go back in there to get it closed.
Now onto today. I had decided last night that I wanted to go to the gym this morning before work so that I could come home and hopefully get a few things accomplished here before Monday came. However, I was having such a great sleep and it turned out that I slept in. So, no gym for me this morning,
I went to work, had a good shift, and afterwards, at 6, started on my walk to the gym. I made it there for 6:30, completely frozen and warmed up for a few min before getting on the treadmill. I started off at a 6.5 incline and a 2.6 speed and continued on for about 10 min. I then upped the speed to a 2.7 for 2 min and then upped it again to a 2.9. I stayed there for another min and then once again upped the speed to a 3.1 and raised the incline to a 9. I carried on for another 10 min and then did my cool down. I wound up staying on the treadmill for half an hour and burned 322 calories. Not too bad of a workout! At least I got my hour cardio in. :)
Tomorrow morning is my session with Jeremy and I am kind of excited to see what he has in store for me, but at the same time, kind of nervous. He keeps increasing certain things for me to do and it keeps getting harder and harder. But, I welcome it with open arms! :)
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Day 147
Last night I went to my Aunt Cherilyn's house for a stayover and although I did have a fantastic time, I am very glad to be home. I look forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight as I did not have a very good sleep last night. I'm not sure if it is because I was not in my own house, or if my mind was still reeling from the events of the day, or what was going on. I do know that because of my crappy sleep, I was in one of those moods today.
I hate feeling so angry all the time and so sore and frustrated. It's definitely not what I wanted to sign up for with this journey. I went to the gym after Aunty dropped me off at Southgate transit centre. Took the LRT, almost fell asleep on some old guy sitting beside me, ew, and then walked over because I didn't want to chance getting on the same bus with the guy. No, I'm just kidding about the old guy. But I did almost fall asleep.
So I got to the gym with my 55lb bag, stuffed all of my junk in the locker, literally, and headed upstairs. I saw Jeremy out of the corner of my eye but, because I was in such a foul mood, I really didn't want to talk to anyone. At all. So I jumped on the treadmill and put it on a 6.5 incline and 3 speed for 15 min and then figured I better go to the bathroom before I did anything else.
Again, as I was walking by and texting, Jeremy said hi to me and so I said hey and kept on walking. I noticed that he was kind of looking at me a little bit, I am pretty sure he knew I wasn't in a good mood and he wanted to ask me why but, I guess I will have to save that for our session on Friday. After my bathroom break, I jumped on the eliptical, yes the eliptical. I did that for 10 min alternating the levels from a 6 to a 2 every min. It was pretty good, and I would have continued, but then I had to get going so that I could come home and babysit Sophia.
I walked the 45 min home, so in total I did get my hour of cardio in that was required for my homework. Yay me. But I was still in a foul mood. Pretty much all day was just not for me, I wanted to cry one minute, yell the next, and just throw things around another minute. Sophia helped alot because whenever she is around I just smile and love her. That's all I can do.
Once Matt came to pick her up though, it was back to square one. Absolutely grumpy. I think it has alot to do with the events of the last 3 days which I cannot go into detail but, certain people frustrated me and I have to figure out how I'm going to call them on it.
So, considering I was by myself and that there really wasn't anyone to call and talk to that didn't involve the parties that ticked me off, I called my bestest buddy in the whole world. Miss Melly! She is always wise and motivating and tells me exactly the way it is, no matter how bad it may make me feel. I can always trust her to tell me the truth, and I can always depend on her to be completely honest with me.
Of course, I cursed a bit, yelled a little, cried alot, and she made me feel so much better. I was thinking about cancelling my sessions for the next little while. I actually had the text message written out to Jeremy but, I didn't send it.
I know that I have come along way and I know there are people out there that are proud along with me, and you know who you are. Those of you also know that once I'm finished with this journey of self cleansing, we are seriously getting trashed!
Anyways, just kidding on the getting trashed part but, I will be taking those of you that have shown the most support out for a fancy dinner and a couple drinks. You can count on that. So now, I am trying to keep my head above the water so to speak. I know I mentioned a couple months back about talking to a select few people about how I feel and how they affect me in my life at the moment and the day is coming sooner. I can't go any further without dealing with it.
Please remember, this blog was created mainly so that I can go back and see where my progress has led me and what I need to do to continue. The support and motivation is still appreciated guys, thank you.
I hate feeling so angry all the time and so sore and frustrated. It's definitely not what I wanted to sign up for with this journey. I went to the gym after Aunty dropped me off at Southgate transit centre. Took the LRT, almost fell asleep on some old guy sitting beside me, ew, and then walked over because I didn't want to chance getting on the same bus with the guy. No, I'm just kidding about the old guy. But I did almost fall asleep.
So I got to the gym with my 55lb bag, stuffed all of my junk in the locker, literally, and headed upstairs. I saw Jeremy out of the corner of my eye but, because I was in such a foul mood, I really didn't want to talk to anyone. At all. So I jumped on the treadmill and put it on a 6.5 incline and 3 speed for 15 min and then figured I better go to the bathroom before I did anything else.
Again, as I was walking by and texting, Jeremy said hi to me and so I said hey and kept on walking. I noticed that he was kind of looking at me a little bit, I am pretty sure he knew I wasn't in a good mood and he wanted to ask me why but, I guess I will have to save that for our session on Friday. After my bathroom break, I jumped on the eliptical, yes the eliptical. I did that for 10 min alternating the levels from a 6 to a 2 every min. It was pretty good, and I would have continued, but then I had to get going so that I could come home and babysit Sophia.
I walked the 45 min home, so in total I did get my hour of cardio in that was required for my homework. Yay me. But I was still in a foul mood. Pretty much all day was just not for me, I wanted to cry one minute, yell the next, and just throw things around another minute. Sophia helped alot because whenever she is around I just smile and love her. That's all I can do.
Once Matt came to pick her up though, it was back to square one. Absolutely grumpy. I think it has alot to do with the events of the last 3 days which I cannot go into detail but, certain people frustrated me and I have to figure out how I'm going to call them on it.
So, considering I was by myself and that there really wasn't anyone to call and talk to that didn't involve the parties that ticked me off, I called my bestest buddy in the whole world. Miss Melly! She is always wise and motivating and tells me exactly the way it is, no matter how bad it may make me feel. I can always trust her to tell me the truth, and I can always depend on her to be completely honest with me.
Of course, I cursed a bit, yelled a little, cried alot, and she made me feel so much better. I was thinking about cancelling my sessions for the next little while. I actually had the text message written out to Jeremy but, I didn't send it.
I know that I have come along way and I know there are people out there that are proud along with me, and you know who you are. Those of you also know that once I'm finished with this journey of self cleansing, we are seriously getting trashed!
Anyways, just kidding on the getting trashed part but, I will be taking those of you that have shown the most support out for a fancy dinner and a couple drinks. You can count on that. So now, I am trying to keep my head above the water so to speak. I know I mentioned a couple months back about talking to a select few people about how I feel and how they affect me in my life at the moment and the day is coming sooner. I can't go any further without dealing with it.
Please remember, this blog was created mainly so that I can go back and see where my progress has led me and what I need to do to continue. The support and motivation is still appreciated guys, thank you.
Monday, 5 December 2011
Day 146 - Session
I had the worst sleep possible last night. I think it was because I was so happy to finally be getting another session in and to share the news with Jeremy that I was able to complete all of my homework! He was fairly pleased about that and rewarded me with more homework! Yay!
Anyways, I got a ride with Merv and Jan this morning to the LRT and walked over the gym from there. Actually to Esso. I really wanted a coffee badly and figured that since I was gonna be there so early, why not?
Apparently my body had other plans for me. I was sitting there reading my book, and the next thing I know, I'm starting to doze off! Oh boy, this is not good. How was I going to do a session if I couldn't manage to keep my eyes open? So finally at 8:30 I figured that rather than sleeping at the table in esso, might as well get my warm up started. I couldn't believe it but, Jeremy was actually 15 min early today! It was so surprising!
We started of doing seated weight lifting, and then I had to do 12 squats with a 10 lbs dumbell and then raise them over my head. I repeated this again and then he had me do the seated weights again and this time instead of doing the squats, had me lunge from one side of the gym to the other and back to the TRX ropes. Once I got back from there I had to do 20 body pulls, go get a drink, then 20 more body pulls on the TRX.
He then had me go down and up the stairs 3 times, and we made our way over to the eliptical. He had me alternating a level 6 and a level 1 for 8 min and then I had to do side lateral twists with a weight 12 times on each leg. Once finished with that I had to go down and up the stairs 2 more times. I was experiencing issues with dizziness again today. This is really starting to bug me. However, because of this, we kind of slowed down a little bit because he didn't want me to pass out or anything.
Once I came up the stairs the second time we did some stretching on the mats and I finished on the eliptical for 8 min on a level 2 for my cool down. All in all it was a great session today. I did everything he asked me to do and he had to tell me to take breaks.
During the session we usually talk a bit and this time was no exception. I told him today that I didn't think he should go on holidays next week because I didn't think he needed them. LOL He laughed and said ok and then told me that next week for our session I was to keep him on track because he was going to be in holiday mode.
What a character! So anyways, my homework is a little different this time. I have to do an hour of cardio every day and of course, my stretches. He also added in the I am to do a food log. GRRR! I hate food logs and never think about doing them. Well I usually do it for a day or 2 but, then I just lose focus or interest in it. lol
My next session is on Friday and I cannot wait to see what that boy has in store for me. Hopefully these stupid dizzy spells will be gone by then.
Anyways, I got a ride with Merv and Jan this morning to the LRT and walked over the gym from there. Actually to Esso. I really wanted a coffee badly and figured that since I was gonna be there so early, why not?
Apparently my body had other plans for me. I was sitting there reading my book, and the next thing I know, I'm starting to doze off! Oh boy, this is not good. How was I going to do a session if I couldn't manage to keep my eyes open? So finally at 8:30 I figured that rather than sleeping at the table in esso, might as well get my warm up started. I couldn't believe it but, Jeremy was actually 15 min early today! It was so surprising!
We started of doing seated weight lifting, and then I had to do 12 squats with a 10 lbs dumbell and then raise them over my head. I repeated this again and then he had me do the seated weights again and this time instead of doing the squats, had me lunge from one side of the gym to the other and back to the TRX ropes. Once I got back from there I had to do 20 body pulls, go get a drink, then 20 more body pulls on the TRX.
He then had me go down and up the stairs 3 times, and we made our way over to the eliptical. He had me alternating a level 6 and a level 1 for 8 min and then I had to do side lateral twists with a weight 12 times on each leg. Once finished with that I had to go down and up the stairs 2 more times. I was experiencing issues with dizziness again today. This is really starting to bug me. However, because of this, we kind of slowed down a little bit because he didn't want me to pass out or anything.
Once I came up the stairs the second time we did some stretching on the mats and I finished on the eliptical for 8 min on a level 2 for my cool down. All in all it was a great session today. I did everything he asked me to do and he had to tell me to take breaks.
During the session we usually talk a bit and this time was no exception. I told him today that I didn't think he should go on holidays next week because I didn't think he needed them. LOL He laughed and said ok and then told me that next week for our session I was to keep him on track because he was going to be in holiday mode.
What a character! So anyways, my homework is a little different this time. I have to do an hour of cardio every day and of course, my stretches. He also added in the I am to do a food log. GRRR! I hate food logs and never think about doing them. Well I usually do it for a day or 2 but, then I just lose focus or interest in it. lol
My next session is on Friday and I cannot wait to see what that boy has in store for me. Hopefully these stupid dizzy spells will be gone by then.
Sunday, 4 December 2011
Day 145 - Weigh in
It's getting harder and harder to lose these pounds but, I am also getting more and more determined each day. I have been feeling a little on the lost side this past week because I only had 1 session with Jeremy this week and quite honestly, I felt like I had no ambition to go into the gym and work out. However, Friday was a rest day for me and even though I didn't go into the gym, I did do my stretches and a total of 100 ab crunches before I headed off to work.
Yesterday I went into work and thought that I would go to the gym afterwards but, again, I was denied. Apparently they had their staff Christmas Party and had the doors closed at 5pm. Well, looks like I wasn't able to go then either. So, I came home, had a bite to eat for supper and carried on to do my stretches and another 100 ab crunches.
This morning I woke up in a pretty good mood. I have a lot of changes taking place in the near future and I thought that I better have my breakfast and get over there to get my workout done. I hopped on the treadmill with every intention of only doing a half an hour but, I wound up going strong and finishing at an hour. I had the incline to start at a 6.5 and the speed at a 2.6 for 10 min and then I bumped the incline up to a 9 and increased the speed to a 3. I carried on there for about 5 min and then upped the incline once more to a 12.5 and the speed to a 3.2. I went on for another 5 min and then dropped the incline back down to a 4.5, speed to a 2.6 and stayed there for 15 min.
Eventually I wound up doing a 9 incline for 15 min at the end and the speed never went down past a 3 for that last 15 min. I burned 518 calories and was very pleased with myself for being able to do it. I also wound up hitting a speed of 3.5 for 1 min which is now the highest I have ever been. Hopefully next week I will be able to start a slow jog on there! That's the goal anyways.
Today I am going to do my stretches before work, and make myself a nice meal for supper tonight. I am having brown rice, a small piece of ham, and some stir fry! Should be very yummy!
I am very excited for tomorrow to happen because I will be finally having my session with Jeremy. I managed to get the equivelant of cardio that he wanted me to get within this last week and I am hoping he is satisfied with that. If not, I guess he will be working me hard tomorrow! :)
I was up at 8 this morning and jumped on the scale right away. It turns out that I have lost another 2lbs this week making my weight at 227lbs. How exciting! A total of 37lbs lost! Hurry up 40 lb mark! I am getting impatient! :)
Yesterday I went into work and thought that I would go to the gym afterwards but, again, I was denied. Apparently they had their staff Christmas Party and had the doors closed at 5pm. Well, looks like I wasn't able to go then either. So, I came home, had a bite to eat for supper and carried on to do my stretches and another 100 ab crunches.
This morning I woke up in a pretty good mood. I have a lot of changes taking place in the near future and I thought that I better have my breakfast and get over there to get my workout done. I hopped on the treadmill with every intention of only doing a half an hour but, I wound up going strong and finishing at an hour. I had the incline to start at a 6.5 and the speed at a 2.6 for 10 min and then I bumped the incline up to a 9 and increased the speed to a 3. I carried on there for about 5 min and then upped the incline once more to a 12.5 and the speed to a 3.2. I went on for another 5 min and then dropped the incline back down to a 4.5, speed to a 2.6 and stayed there for 15 min.
Eventually I wound up doing a 9 incline for 15 min at the end and the speed never went down past a 3 for that last 15 min. I burned 518 calories and was very pleased with myself for being able to do it. I also wound up hitting a speed of 3.5 for 1 min which is now the highest I have ever been. Hopefully next week I will be able to start a slow jog on there! That's the goal anyways.
Today I am going to do my stretches before work, and make myself a nice meal for supper tonight. I am having brown rice, a small piece of ham, and some stir fry! Should be very yummy!
I am very excited for tomorrow to happen because I will be finally having my session with Jeremy. I managed to get the equivelant of cardio that he wanted me to get within this last week and I am hoping he is satisfied with that. If not, I guess he will be working me hard tomorrow! :)
I was up at 8 this morning and jumped on the scale right away. It turns out that I have lost another 2lbs this week making my weight at 227lbs. How exciting! A total of 37lbs lost! Hurry up 40 lb mark! I am getting impatient! :)
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Day 142
So far it's been an ok day. I woke up this morning running a little bit behind to go to the gym but wound up being ready to head out the door by the time Jan was ready to leave. As I don't have another session scheduled until Monday, my homework was to do an hour of cardio every day and so far I have been managing to do that. On Tuesday I had to babysit for Matt and Nikki so I went to their house to babysit. I walked over there and it took about 45 min to get there and then walked home which took only half an hour. I didn't do my stretches when I got home but I figured I would be ok. Maybe I should have.
Yesterday was a whole different story. I was a bit sore still in the legs from my workout on Monday and even though I was sore, I still walked to the gym last night. It took me 45 min to walk there and when I finally got to the Esso, all I really wanted was a coffee and to read my book. So, that's what I did. Jan came and picked me up at around 8:45 and I came home.
This morning I actually did go to the gym and realized that I missed going. Even though I had been doing the walking and getting my exercise I kind of felt incomplete. So, I got on the treadmill and started off at a 2.4 speed and a 6.5 incline. I increased it afterr 15 min to a 3 speed and then dropped the incline down to a 4.5 after about 5 min. I wound up hitting a 3.4 speed and a 9 incline at one point for 2 min and so far, that is the fastest I have gone on an incline that high so I was pretty darn pleased with myself for that. I burned a total of 417 calories in 45 min and headed for home. I may just be going back to the gym tonight after work again, I will have to see how I'm feeling but, I am certain that I am going to be getting my stretches done today and for the rest of the weekend so that I am good to go for Monday.
Hopefully my weigh in will be good on Sunday. If I do double workouts from now until then, I may just have the best weigh in yet! More tomorrow! :)
Yesterday was a whole different story. I was a bit sore still in the legs from my workout on Monday and even though I was sore, I still walked to the gym last night. It took me 45 min to walk there and when I finally got to the Esso, all I really wanted was a coffee and to read my book. So, that's what I did. Jan came and picked me up at around 8:45 and I came home.
This morning I actually did go to the gym and realized that I missed going. Even though I had been doing the walking and getting my exercise I kind of felt incomplete. So, I got on the treadmill and started off at a 2.4 speed and a 6.5 incline. I increased it afterr 15 min to a 3 speed and then dropped the incline down to a 4.5 after about 5 min. I wound up hitting a 3.4 speed and a 9 incline at one point for 2 min and so far, that is the fastest I have gone on an incline that high so I was pretty darn pleased with myself for that. I burned a total of 417 calories in 45 min and headed for home. I may just be going back to the gym tonight after work again, I will have to see how I'm feeling but, I am certain that I am going to be getting my stretches done today and for the rest of the weekend so that I am good to go for Monday.
Hopefully my weigh in will be good on Sunday. If I do double workouts from now until then, I may just have the best weigh in yet! More tomorrow! :)
Monday, 28 November 2011
Day 139 - Session
Today started off as a pretty good day. I woke up, had some breakfast, had my shower and was out the door by 8:10am. I got there at 9 and Jeremy was surprisingly already there and ready to go. So I filled out my water bottle, and we got started. First I had to do lunges 12 times on each leg, then with 7.5 lb dumbells do 12 lunges on each leg while doing a a bicep curl. Once I finished that, I was told to do 12 squats with a 12.5 lb dumbell and then while standing up raise the dumbell over my head alternating with each arm. I had to do this a total of 3 times and then we went on to do 12 pushups, and then with the 7.5 lb dumbells raise them over my head 3 times, go down the stairs, raise them 3 times again and repeat 3 times. It didn't actually feel like we did a lot of different exercises today, just more than usual for each one.
It was a good session, and I am excited to see what happens on the next one. Jeremy has classes on Thursday and Friday so, unfortunately we only have the one session this week. I told him that the only way I could do Wednesday is if he was willing to come in at 7am. In which case, I would have to be up pretty darn early lol. He is going to text me either later today or tomorrow to let me know. Other than that, my homework is to do an hour of cardio everyday and stretches per normal. I may just go back to the gym this evening, I don't know yet.
It was a good session, and I am excited to see what happens on the next one. Jeremy has classes on Thursday and Friday so, unfortunately we only have the one session this week. I told him that the only way I could do Wednesday is if he was willing to come in at 7am. In which case, I would have to be up pretty darn early lol. He is going to text me either later today or tomorrow to let me know. Other than that, my homework is to do an hour of cardio everyday and stretches per normal. I may just go back to the gym this evening, I don't know yet.
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Day 138 - Weigh in
Weigh in day again, hmmm. I don't know really how I should be feeling today. Due to the fact that Friday wasn't a really good day for me emotionally, and then being really excited about my measurements, I decided to do a little bit of celebrating in the evening.
Jan and I had decided that neither one of us wanted to cook, and although it probably wasn't the best choice for supper, we broke down and ordered pizza. I guess once in awhile it's not too bad, however, the bad habits didn't stop there. After supper we sat down to watch A White Christmas. This is something that I do every year in memory of my mom and Jan was nice enough to share that with me. I got thirsty so I decided to make myself a glass of rye and coke. Yum, went down good. Made a second glass and polished off the bottle.
At this point I really didn't care anymore about the weight loss. I still care but I thought, I'm not going to deny myself the pleasure of a couple drinks once in a blue moon if I want them. So, I continued the celebration and cracked open a bottle of wine, got on the computer and started messing around. Pretty soon I had finished the whole bottle of wine without realizing it. UH OH!
I figured I should probably get to bed because otherwise I would really be in trouble and didn't want to do that. So, away I went.
Yesterday I had a bit of running around that I had to do. I had to go and get an itunes card so I could download some music for something that I am working on for Matt and Nikki's christmas present and I also had to go to the book store and pick up a book that Jeremy recommended I buy and read as part of my homework. Nikki wound up coming with me and we wound up staying out and about for 3 hours and then went back to her place. We realized that it was getting to be supper time so she invited me to stay for supper and we had pasta with a meat sauce. It was very good, but probably not the best choice for me. Oh well, celebration weekend! :)
Once we finished supper, Matt and I decided to bring the car back for Jan and then he drove me back to their house for a night of board games. Matt brought out the chips and I was doomed! So to top the night off I had some of those as well and I didn't get to bed until at least 4 in the morning. LOL
I got up this morning at 8:30am, feeling pretty terrible because of the bad weekend I had and then on top of eating and drinking so badly, I didn't even get my workout in. I had to run over to the store to get some veggies so that I could make my supper for tonight and then by the time I got back here it was 11am. By the time I was actually ready to go out, it was 12:30pm. Considering the fact that it takes half an hour to walk there and a half hour to walk back, plus I have to make my lunch still, there really isn't much point to go now.
I have decided that I am going to do some step ups for a half an hour today, and maybe try and get stretches done. At least if I can do an hour today at home, it may not be interval cardio, but at least I can get that done. Tomorrow morning I will make sure to do the half hour of cardio before my session.
So for all of the bad stuff that happened this weekend, I got on the scale expecting to maybe put on about 5 lbs. However, as I opened my eyes, it said that I am at 229 lbs. So, it looks like I lost another pound. That's not too bad. Next week I am hoping to be really good and aim for a much higher number. Due to the fact that Jeremy has a few managerial duties he needs to do, it looks like we only have the one session this week. So this means that I will have to make sure to go everyday and give it my all!
Jan and I had decided that neither one of us wanted to cook, and although it probably wasn't the best choice for supper, we broke down and ordered pizza. I guess once in awhile it's not too bad, however, the bad habits didn't stop there. After supper we sat down to watch A White Christmas. This is something that I do every year in memory of my mom and Jan was nice enough to share that with me. I got thirsty so I decided to make myself a glass of rye and coke. Yum, went down good. Made a second glass and polished off the bottle.
At this point I really didn't care anymore about the weight loss. I still care but I thought, I'm not going to deny myself the pleasure of a couple drinks once in a blue moon if I want them. So, I continued the celebration and cracked open a bottle of wine, got on the computer and started messing around. Pretty soon I had finished the whole bottle of wine without realizing it. UH OH!
I figured I should probably get to bed because otherwise I would really be in trouble and didn't want to do that. So, away I went.
Yesterday I had a bit of running around that I had to do. I had to go and get an itunes card so I could download some music for something that I am working on for Matt and Nikki's christmas present and I also had to go to the book store and pick up a book that Jeremy recommended I buy and read as part of my homework. Nikki wound up coming with me and we wound up staying out and about for 3 hours and then went back to her place. We realized that it was getting to be supper time so she invited me to stay for supper and we had pasta with a meat sauce. It was very good, but probably not the best choice for me. Oh well, celebration weekend! :)
Once we finished supper, Matt and I decided to bring the car back for Jan and then he drove me back to their house for a night of board games. Matt brought out the chips and I was doomed! So to top the night off I had some of those as well and I didn't get to bed until at least 4 in the morning. LOL
I got up this morning at 8:30am, feeling pretty terrible because of the bad weekend I had and then on top of eating and drinking so badly, I didn't even get my workout in. I had to run over to the store to get some veggies so that I could make my supper for tonight and then by the time I got back here it was 11am. By the time I was actually ready to go out, it was 12:30pm. Considering the fact that it takes half an hour to walk there and a half hour to walk back, plus I have to make my lunch still, there really isn't much point to go now.
I have decided that I am going to do some step ups for a half an hour today, and maybe try and get stretches done. At least if I can do an hour today at home, it may not be interval cardio, but at least I can get that done. Tomorrow morning I will make sure to do the half hour of cardio before my session.
So for all of the bad stuff that happened this weekend, I got on the scale expecting to maybe put on about 5 lbs. However, as I opened my eyes, it said that I am at 229 lbs. So, it looks like I lost another pound. That's not too bad. Next week I am hoping to be really good and aim for a much higher number. Due to the fact that Jeremy has a few managerial duties he needs to do, it looks like we only have the one session this week. So this means that I will have to make sure to go everyday and give it my all!
Friday, 25 November 2011
136 - Measurements
I was in a fairly decent mood today when I got up, ya I am missing mom but, not as moody as I normally am at this time of year. I didn't sleep very good because I was excited and kind of nervous to go into my session today. I didn't know what to expect and wasn't sure of the measurements. I went to walmart, picked up the pictures I had ordered, and carried on to my session.
I was on the treadmill for 7 minutes when Jeremy came to ask if I was ready to do my measurements. I told him I guess so, he chuckled, and away we went. Since July 11, I have lost the following in cm:
Neck 4
Glutes 16
Shoulders 4
Right thigh 21
Abdomen 1 19
Abdomen 2 19
For a total of 83 cm lost!!! That's 32.7 inches! Wow! Since I have done so well, Jeremy of course had to stop a bunch of people throughout our workout and share with them how well I'm doing. It was very comforting to know that he was so proud but, at the same time, it's kind of embarrassing as well. However, I am very proud of myself.
Jeremy then said that we were going to try a new machine today. OOOH! How exciting! First he had me go over to the bench like structure where one side has a bench and a bar hanging above it. While sitting on the bench I had to pull the bar down towards me lifting 75 lb weights. Then we went over to the treadmill and I had to do an 11 incline and 3.2 speed for a few min and then we went to the chin up/dip assist machine. Here I had to do 12 assisted chin ups and 12 assisted dips and then do a wall sit. I repeated this 2 more times and then I had to do walking lunges across the gym to the seated rows.
Jeremy then walked over and grabbed 2 of the 17.5lb dumbells while I did 12 of the seated rows and then I had to go down the stairs while he walked beside me and then on the way up, carry the 17.5lb dumbells with me. This was to show me how much weight I had lost from the very first time I went into the gym. Back to the seated rows 12 times and then this time I had to carry the dumbells down the stairs and back up and then go down and up the stairs once more without. One more time on the seated rows and then I got to go down and up the stairs 3 more times without carrying anything.
All in all it was a great workout and I am very pleased with everything that happened. I have attached the picture that Jan and I took last night so you can see the progress. As for the total weight loss, you will have to wait until sunday morning for the results as it is weigh in day officially. Have a great evening everyone!
I was on the treadmill for 7 minutes when Jeremy came to ask if I was ready to do my measurements. I told him I guess so, he chuckled, and away we went. Since July 11, I have lost the following in cm:
Neck 4
Glutes 16
Shoulders 4
Right thigh 21
Abdomen 1 19
Abdomen 2 19
For a total of 83 cm lost!!! That's 32.7 inches! Wow! Since I have done so well, Jeremy of course had to stop a bunch of people throughout our workout and share with them how well I'm doing. It was very comforting to know that he was so proud but, at the same time, it's kind of embarrassing as well. However, I am very proud of myself.
Jeremy then said that we were going to try a new machine today. OOOH! How exciting! First he had me go over to the bench like structure where one side has a bench and a bar hanging above it. While sitting on the bench I had to pull the bar down towards me lifting 75 lb weights. Then we went over to the treadmill and I had to do an 11 incline and 3.2 speed for a few min and then we went to the chin up/dip assist machine. Here I had to do 12 assisted chin ups and 12 assisted dips and then do a wall sit. I repeated this 2 more times and then I had to do walking lunges across the gym to the seated rows.
Jeremy then walked over and grabbed 2 of the 17.5lb dumbells while I did 12 of the seated rows and then I had to go down the stairs while he walked beside me and then on the way up, carry the 17.5lb dumbells with me. This was to show me how much weight I had lost from the very first time I went into the gym. Back to the seated rows 12 times and then this time I had to carry the dumbells down the stairs and back up and then go down and up the stairs once more without. One more time on the seated rows and then I got to go down and up the stairs 3 more times without carrying anything.
All in all it was a great workout and I am very pleased with everything that happened. I have attached the picture that Jan and I took last night so you can see the progress. As for the total weight loss, you will have to wait until sunday morning for the results as it is weigh in day officially. Have a great evening everyone!
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Day 134
Well, it looks like my homework is now complete, with the exeption of my stretches amd core that I need to do daily that is. I woke up this morning to a terrible start. I was in so much pain in the back, knees and feet that I felt like going through all this change wasn't worth it. I wanted to give up everything and go back to my old lifestyle and just crawl in a hole and stay there. But, I quickly changed my way of thinking and referred back to my list of things that I was thankful for and love and decided that maybe I just have to endure this pain just a little bit longer to get to where I need to be in order to have this pain gone.
So, I got showered and dressed for work, made my lunch and headed out the door. I was half way to work when I realized that I had forgotten something at home so I had to turn around and go back and then I was late for work. I got there and Mike (my boss) met me at the door and he was like, guess what? You don't start until 4. What? Really? Now what am I gonna do??? So, I headed to the gym.
Judy (my coworker) was nice enough to give me a ride to the gym so when I got there, I got changed and headed upstairs to the treadmill. I did half an hour there and thought, well, maybe I'll go to the ladies only room and do the eliptical for a little bit. So I walked over, looked at it, and decided maybe I'll just go home.
I went back downstairs to the lockers, grabbed a piece of gum, and thought, no, I'm not quite ready yet. I went back upstairs, got on the bike and did 15 min there. I wound up burning about 300 calories today between the 2 of them. Once I was done on the bike, I then got changed and headed over to Esso where I stayed and had a coffee for about an hour. It was nice to be able to just sit there and relax, not have to worry about rushing anywhere. Then I headed towards home, got to the bus stop and took the bus home. Now it is 3:30 and I am ready to go to work. My stretches and core homework will be completed tonight and then tomorrow I am going to the gym once again, after work this time, and then I will finish the day off with more stretches and core. So tomorrow my blog will be posted a little late, probably around 9 or even as late as 10. I hope everyone has a magnificent evening! :)
So, I got showered and dressed for work, made my lunch and headed out the door. I was half way to work when I realized that I had forgotten something at home so I had to turn around and go back and then I was late for work. I got there and Mike (my boss) met me at the door and he was like, guess what? You don't start until 4. What? Really? Now what am I gonna do??? So, I headed to the gym.
Judy (my coworker) was nice enough to give me a ride to the gym so when I got there, I got changed and headed upstairs to the treadmill. I did half an hour there and thought, well, maybe I'll go to the ladies only room and do the eliptical for a little bit. So I walked over, looked at it, and decided maybe I'll just go home.
I went back downstairs to the lockers, grabbed a piece of gum, and thought, no, I'm not quite ready yet. I went back upstairs, got on the bike and did 15 min there. I wound up burning about 300 calories today between the 2 of them. Once I was done on the bike, I then got changed and headed over to Esso where I stayed and had a coffee for about an hour. It was nice to be able to just sit there and relax, not have to worry about rushing anywhere. Then I headed towards home, got to the bus stop and took the bus home. Now it is 3:30 and I am ready to go to work. My stretches and core homework will be completed tonight and then tomorrow I am going to the gym once again, after work this time, and then I will finish the day off with more stretches and core. So tomorrow my blog will be posted a little late, probably around 9 or even as late as 10. I hope everyone has a magnificent evening! :)
Monday, 21 November 2011
Day 133 - Session
I woke up this morning in the worst possible mood at 6:30am. I was going to go with Jan to work and just walk over from the LRT but, I was in no mood to do any walking at that point and time in the morning. So, I just opted to have an extra long shower, have my breakfast, and take the bus. However, as I was walking to the bus stop, I missed the darn thing! So, at this point, I was freezing cold, grumpy and running late for my session. Marvelous!
I finally got to my session with 10 min to spare and I was still really grumpy and made sure to let Jeremy know about it. He asked me why I was so grumpy and I said that I was trying to quit my stupid smoking. We went into the ladies only section where I had to do a bunch of strength exercises. I don't remember all of the machines and not sure what they are called but I do know that it felt good as we continued on. I was starting to feel a little bit better at this point and we did a few squats and some more strength exercises and then headed downstairs to do some more strength exercises.
I notified Jeremy at this point with 10 minutes left of our session that last night was pretty bad in regards to the eating and that my homework wasn't really a hundred percent complete. We went back upstairs where I was to do my cool down and wait for him to decide my fate on my homework. I did the treadmill for 5 min and then went back to his office. My homework was to do 2 1/2 hours of cardio, 10 min of core every day and 15 min of stretching every day until Friday's session at 10 am.
Really? 2 1/2 hours cardio? That's just plain mean. So, I decided to walk over to Matt and Nikki's place to see Sophia and it took me an hour to get there. Ha! Take that Jeremy! My homework will be complete today!!! I sent off a text to him to let him know that and I'm pretty sure he'll come back with doing more. So at this point I just might as well just aim for 5 hours of cardio and call it my punishment! LOL
On Friday I wasn't going to take a session but, I opted to go in at 10 am and we are doing measurements. Once those are done, I have asked Jeremy to give me a high intensity workout for the remainder of our time so that I don't have to think about anything but the workout. We will see how it goes.
More tomorrow!
I finally got to my session with 10 min to spare and I was still really grumpy and made sure to let Jeremy know about it. He asked me why I was so grumpy and I said that I was trying to quit my stupid smoking. We went into the ladies only section where I had to do a bunch of strength exercises. I don't remember all of the machines and not sure what they are called but I do know that it felt good as we continued on. I was starting to feel a little bit better at this point and we did a few squats and some more strength exercises and then headed downstairs to do some more strength exercises.
I notified Jeremy at this point with 10 minutes left of our session that last night was pretty bad in regards to the eating and that my homework wasn't really a hundred percent complete. We went back upstairs where I was to do my cool down and wait for him to decide my fate on my homework. I did the treadmill for 5 min and then went back to his office. My homework was to do 2 1/2 hours of cardio, 10 min of core every day and 15 min of stretching every day until Friday's session at 10 am.
Really? 2 1/2 hours cardio? That's just plain mean. So, I decided to walk over to Matt and Nikki's place to see Sophia and it took me an hour to get there. Ha! Take that Jeremy! My homework will be complete today!!! I sent off a text to him to let him know that and I'm pretty sure he'll come back with doing more. So at this point I just might as well just aim for 5 hours of cardio and call it my punishment! LOL
On Friday I wasn't going to take a session but, I opted to go in at 10 am and we are doing measurements. Once those are done, I have asked Jeremy to give me a high intensity workout for the remainder of our time so that I don't have to think about anything but the workout. We will see how it goes.
More tomorrow!
Sunday, 20 November 2011
Day 132 - Weigh in
I am feeling a little on the overwhelmed side today. I am sitting here crying because I am so happy about the accomplishments that I have made so far. Not only that, but I am missing my family more and more each day and I know that I could go and see them whenever I want but, at the same time, I don't really have the time to be going anywhere. My life has gotten so busy and I don't like it one bit. I like to be able to sit here and read a book if I want or talk on the phone with the loved ones, or run out for coffee with a friend whenever I want.
I guess that's the price you pay for choices you make in your life in regards to your health. Health first, hard work next, and then the pleasures of life can follow. All of this emotion was set off a little while ago due to the fact that I phoned my dad to talk to him and share the news of my weigh in. I am so very proud of myself and I knew that he would give me the excitement that helps to keep me motivated and keep me in tact. I was not disappointed in the least.
I have also made a decision in the last month to better enhance my financial situation and therefore, I made a decision to quit Esso, although I love the job and the customers, and the people I work with, I just can't afford to do any of the things I love to do. It's slowly tearing me apart and I am afraid that if I don't do something about it, I won't last much longer and give up. So, I got an offer to go back to McDonald's as a Swing Manager once again, with a 2.50 pay increase from what I am making now, and also my weekends off. This is particularly the deal breaker for me because I am then free on the weekends to do whatever I want. I am able to go and see my dad, I am able to go and see the family, and I am able to see my friends as well. Not only does it give me my life back, but it also gives me the chance for benefits as well so that I may continue to strive for the things that need to be taken care of like my teeth, eyes, and any medical that may arise. Hopefully not, but in case it does then I am prepared.
This is not going to be a lifelong career, I do have plans in place for something else, but, for the time being until I can get everything else worked out that needs to be worked out, this will do. I enjoyed my job as a Manager as well and look forward to going back.
Today's workout was decent, probably not as effective as going to the gym, but however, it was still good in my eyes. I did 15 min of step ups to the beat of my music, walking lunges from the living room to the kitchen and back, side lateral step outs with a twist with my 5 lb medicine ball, and then up and down the stairs three times. In total, was probably only a half hour of workout time but, I didn't feel too good this morning so I will be sure to try and at least do some more when I get home from work.
My weigh in this morning was ok, I'm pretty sure I am at 227 or 228 but, as I am feeling a little on icky side due to mother nature, and quite possibly retaining water, the scale said that I was 230. So that means I have gone down from last week 1.5 lbs. I have not quite got the smoking licked, I have definitely reduced it drastically but, I thought that it would be alot easier if I quit going into my days off as I don't have any stress at home and the accessibility isn't there. Once the first 2 days are done, it should be easy street from there. So Monday evening will be the official day 1 of my no smoking saga.
Total weight loss to date is -34 lbs :) :)
I guess that's the price you pay for choices you make in your life in regards to your health. Health first, hard work next, and then the pleasures of life can follow. All of this emotion was set off a little while ago due to the fact that I phoned my dad to talk to him and share the news of my weigh in. I am so very proud of myself and I knew that he would give me the excitement that helps to keep me motivated and keep me in tact. I was not disappointed in the least.
I have also made a decision in the last month to better enhance my financial situation and therefore, I made a decision to quit Esso, although I love the job and the customers, and the people I work with, I just can't afford to do any of the things I love to do. It's slowly tearing me apart and I am afraid that if I don't do something about it, I won't last much longer and give up. So, I got an offer to go back to McDonald's as a Swing Manager once again, with a 2.50 pay increase from what I am making now, and also my weekends off. This is particularly the deal breaker for me because I am then free on the weekends to do whatever I want. I am able to go and see my dad, I am able to go and see the family, and I am able to see my friends as well. Not only does it give me my life back, but it also gives me the chance for benefits as well so that I may continue to strive for the things that need to be taken care of like my teeth, eyes, and any medical that may arise. Hopefully not, but in case it does then I am prepared.
This is not going to be a lifelong career, I do have plans in place for something else, but, for the time being until I can get everything else worked out that needs to be worked out, this will do. I enjoyed my job as a Manager as well and look forward to going back.
Today's workout was decent, probably not as effective as going to the gym, but however, it was still good in my eyes. I did 15 min of step ups to the beat of my music, walking lunges from the living room to the kitchen and back, side lateral step outs with a twist with my 5 lb medicine ball, and then up and down the stairs three times. In total, was probably only a half hour of workout time but, I didn't feel too good this morning so I will be sure to try and at least do some more when I get home from work.
My weigh in this morning was ok, I'm pretty sure I am at 227 or 228 but, as I am feeling a little on icky side due to mother nature, and quite possibly retaining water, the scale said that I was 230. So that means I have gone down from last week 1.5 lbs. I have not quite got the smoking licked, I have definitely reduced it drastically but, I thought that it would be alot easier if I quit going into my days off as I don't have any stress at home and the accessibility isn't there. Once the first 2 days are done, it should be easy street from there. So Monday evening will be the official day 1 of my no smoking saga.
Total weight loss to date is -34 lbs :) :)
Friday, 18 November 2011
Day 130 - Session
I am having such a fantastic day today! I woke up feeling a little on the tired side as I have been trying to get a few things sorted out in my life to better enhance my future and was up fairly late last night as a result of it. However, once I got to the gym and started my session, it turned out to be the start of a pretty amazing day!
I started off on the treadmill for 5 min for my warm up and then went to meet up with Jeremy at the pulley ropes. I was told to do straight arm rope pull downs 12 - 15 times and then step ups. I did this 3 times and then moved across the way to the bench where I had to sit on the bench and using both hands while holding a 10 lb medicine ball, do seated trunk rotations and then stand up and bring the ball above my head about 12 to 15 times. From there I had to do side lateral step outs with a twist using the medicine ball and then down and up the stairs 2 times.
I had to repeat this a second time and as I did the stairs again, Jeremy did it with me. Then I did the seated rows with 45lb weights, did the walking lunge across the gym to the TRX ropes, did rowing pull ups and then made my way back doing the walking lunges again. I did the seated rows once more, this time with 60 lb weights and then went back to the treadmill for my cool down.
My homework for the weekend is to do 10 min of core and 15 min of stretches every day and at least an 1 3/4 of cardio. I will have to see if I can get this done as I won't be able to get to the gym tomorrow, however, I should be able to do step ups here at home. My next session is Monday at 9am, and I am hoping that it is just as good as today. We had a lot of fun talking, laughing and joking around today! Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to get a good workout in at home here and the blog will be posted later in the evening.
I started off on the treadmill for 5 min for my warm up and then went to meet up with Jeremy at the pulley ropes. I was told to do straight arm rope pull downs 12 - 15 times and then step ups. I did this 3 times and then moved across the way to the bench where I had to sit on the bench and using both hands while holding a 10 lb medicine ball, do seated trunk rotations and then stand up and bring the ball above my head about 12 to 15 times. From there I had to do side lateral step outs with a twist using the medicine ball and then down and up the stairs 2 times.
I had to repeat this a second time and as I did the stairs again, Jeremy did it with me. Then I did the seated rows with 45lb weights, did the walking lunge across the gym to the TRX ropes, did rowing pull ups and then made my way back doing the walking lunges again. I did the seated rows once more, this time with 60 lb weights and then went back to the treadmill for my cool down.
My homework for the weekend is to do 10 min of core and 15 min of stretches every day and at least an 1 3/4 of cardio. I will have to see if I can get this done as I won't be able to get to the gym tomorrow, however, I should be able to do step ups here at home. My next session is Monday at 9am, and I am hoping that it is just as good as today. We had a lot of fun talking, laughing and joking around today! Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to get a good workout in at home here and the blog will be posted later in the evening.
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Day 128
I got up this morning in a pretty cranky mood, not gonna fib about it. I'm not really sure what was wrong, just didn't want to get out of bed today. Anyhow, I did get out of bed and had my shower and then came downstairs and was just about to eat my breakfast when the phone rang. It was Sara. She was on a break from work and wanted someone to talk to. I kind of bit her head off because I was cranky but, as the conversation went on, I was starting to feel a little better. So, sorry Sara for being such a bag this morning lol.
I got ready for work, put my boots on and my winter jacket and headed out the door. Just as I got to work I realized that I forgot to transfer the heel gels from my shoes into my boots. Man this is going to be a painful day! And it was.
We were training a new girl today and unfortunately, I wasn't able to sit down as much as I usually do to rest my feet. I wound up finding things to do, like mopping the floor, helping out some of the customers at the pumps and making coffee. Not such a big deal but, the back started to hurt a bit more and my feet were killing me.
By the time I was off, Jan came to pick me up from work and brought my sneakers for me so that I could go to the gym and attempt to do an hour of my 2 hour cardio homework. I figured that I would do the bike because it is less strenuous on the feet and I only lasted 35 min. However, in that 35 min, I wound up burning 211 calories and even made it up to a level 13. So I was pretty proud of myself for that. I stopped at Timmie's and got Jan a tea, and myself a coffee and headed home. I am content now, although I still have to do my stretching for the evening. I will be doing pretty much the same as yesterday except for the fact that I am only going to do the plank once. I think that's what was bugging my back so much today. Considering when I am doing the plank it is the lower back that burns when I am doing it and that's where the majority of the pain is today. Tomorrow I will see how I'm doing in regards to the foot department but, I am hoping to finish off my homework tomorrow evening. More tomorrow! :)
I got ready for work, put my boots on and my winter jacket and headed out the door. Just as I got to work I realized that I forgot to transfer the heel gels from my shoes into my boots. Man this is going to be a painful day! And it was.
We were training a new girl today and unfortunately, I wasn't able to sit down as much as I usually do to rest my feet. I wound up finding things to do, like mopping the floor, helping out some of the customers at the pumps and making coffee. Not such a big deal but, the back started to hurt a bit more and my feet were killing me.
By the time I was off, Jan came to pick me up from work and brought my sneakers for me so that I could go to the gym and attempt to do an hour of my 2 hour cardio homework. I figured that I would do the bike because it is less strenuous on the feet and I only lasted 35 min. However, in that 35 min, I wound up burning 211 calories and even made it up to a level 13. So I was pretty proud of myself for that. I stopped at Timmie's and got Jan a tea, and myself a coffee and headed home. I am content now, although I still have to do my stretching for the evening. I will be doing pretty much the same as yesterday except for the fact that I am only going to do the plank once. I think that's what was bugging my back so much today. Considering when I am doing the plank it is the lower back that burns when I am doing it and that's where the majority of the pain is today. Tomorrow I will see how I'm doing in regards to the foot department but, I am hoping to finish off my homework tomorrow evening. More tomorrow! :)
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Day 127
I was able to sleep in a little bit today and I can honestly say that I am glad I did. I got up at 10am feeling a little tired still but, I got up, had my shower, and waited for Matt to bring Sophia over so that I could babysit. I had thought that maybe I would go to the gym this morning but, as the alarm went off at 7am, I just didn`t feel up to getting out of my warm bed. Sometimes it just works out that way!
I came downstairs, had my special k with banana in it, and continued on with my day. I had decided that I was going to make supper tonight because I really didn't want leftover stew and was really craving the fish. So, I made fish, with steamed veggies, and brown rice for supper. It would have been a little better had I not put so much pepper on it but, it was still pretty darn good!
Once supper was finished and the cleanup was done, Nikki and I decided to go to the gym. She needed to talk to Jeremy about a few things and we wanted to make sure we got there in time. Once they had their talk, we went to the treadmill and did 15 min there. It seems like I just can't go any longer on that stupid thing because of my feet but, I did the best I could.
From there, we went over to the ladies only room and went on the bikes for 15 min and then called it a night. It was 8:30pm and Biggest Loser would be starting soon and we didn't want to miss it. Ya, ya, silly excuse for cutting the workout short! I did make it up when I got home though.
I did my stretching, 5 of them, and in between each side I did 20 ab crunches and the plank twice. I wound up doing a total of 100 ab crunches and at least 35 seconds to 40 seconds of the plank. I figured that I still had 2 hours of cardio to do and since I will be heading to the gym after work, I may be staying there for at least an hour, maybe an hour and a half. I'll have to see how everything is holding up.
As I was doing my stretches and planks, I got a little bit frustrated because I can't hold the plank for longer than 18 seconds at a time. I was hoping that maybe my back has strengthened up a bit to handle it a little longer but, it looks like I am going to have to keep trying it. My goal is to hit 25 seconds by next friday so I'm going to try it every day and hope I can get it there.
I will be posting when I get done with the gym tomorrow and also when my stretches are done. I am hoping to hit 15 min straight this time on the eliptical so I guess we will have to wait and see! :)
I came downstairs, had my special k with banana in it, and continued on with my day. I had decided that I was going to make supper tonight because I really didn't want leftover stew and was really craving the fish. So, I made fish, with steamed veggies, and brown rice for supper. It would have been a little better had I not put so much pepper on it but, it was still pretty darn good!
Once supper was finished and the cleanup was done, Nikki and I decided to go to the gym. She needed to talk to Jeremy about a few things and we wanted to make sure we got there in time. Once they had their talk, we went to the treadmill and did 15 min there. It seems like I just can't go any longer on that stupid thing because of my feet but, I did the best I could.
From there, we went over to the ladies only room and went on the bikes for 15 min and then called it a night. It was 8:30pm and Biggest Loser would be starting soon and we didn't want to miss it. Ya, ya, silly excuse for cutting the workout short! I did make it up when I got home though.
I did my stretching, 5 of them, and in between each side I did 20 ab crunches and the plank twice. I wound up doing a total of 100 ab crunches and at least 35 seconds to 40 seconds of the plank. I figured that I still had 2 hours of cardio to do and since I will be heading to the gym after work, I may be staying there for at least an hour, maybe an hour and a half. I'll have to see how everything is holding up.
As I was doing my stretches and planks, I got a little bit frustrated because I can't hold the plank for longer than 18 seconds at a time. I was hoping that maybe my back has strengthened up a bit to handle it a little longer but, it looks like I am going to have to keep trying it. My goal is to hit 25 seconds by next friday so I'm going to try it every day and hope I can get it there.
I will be posting when I get done with the gym tomorrow and also when my stretches are done. I am hoping to hit 15 min straight this time on the eliptical so I guess we will have to wait and see! :)
Monday, 14 November 2011
Day 126 - Session
I think I am starting to get on the right track of mind once again. I am still a little confused and conflicted about some things, but, all in all, I am doing much better today. I was awake at 6 am this morning after being up until almost 1:30 am and was ready to get it done by the time I went to give Jan a ride to work.
I came home, had my coffee, and waited for 8 am to come around. I jumped in the shower, got dressed and made it out the door and to the gym with 10 min to spare. I had a smoke, went in, and got on the bike for an 8 min warm up before Jeremy came to get me.
We started over by kind of like a ballarina bar type thing that has resistance bands attatched to it and using both ends of the resistance bands, started working on my shoulders right away. Then I had to do stepups from the sides straddling the board and then back to the resistance bands. The second time I did the step ups I had to take the 5lb medicine ball and step up while holding the ball above my head and then with a different resistanct band, I had to stand on it with one leg slightly bent and do side arm lifts. Back to the step ups with another medicine ball that weighed alot heavier than the other, and I had to hold it to my chest while doing the step ups.
From there, I went to the TRX ropes and did reverse lunges reaching as far back with my leg across the backside of my body, alternating with each leg repeatedly. Off to the bike I went to do a 3 min sprint on a level 10 and then I did the TRX ropees, stairs 2 times and back to the bike for another 3 min sprint. Then we went over to do some more shoulder exercises which is kind of hard to explain, followed by forward lunes and then repeating.
After that, we moved over to the flexibility machine and as I was doing that, Jeremy did the hamstring stretch and then we switched and finished off with a few stretches on the mats. It was a great workout today and I felt pretty refreshed afterwards.
My next session is on Friday morning at 9 and for homework I am to do 2 1/2 hours of cardio plus at least 10 min on the eliptical since "I am starting to like it" says Jeremy as well as stretches every day of course, and core exercises which includes the plank and ab crunches. I think I should be able to manage that, and this time I will be sure to at least try the plank at least once during the next couple days. :) More Tomorrow!
I came home, had my coffee, and waited for 8 am to come around. I jumped in the shower, got dressed and made it out the door and to the gym with 10 min to spare. I had a smoke, went in, and got on the bike for an 8 min warm up before Jeremy came to get me.
We started over by kind of like a ballarina bar type thing that has resistance bands attatched to it and using both ends of the resistance bands, started working on my shoulders right away. Then I had to do stepups from the sides straddling the board and then back to the resistance bands. The second time I did the step ups I had to take the 5lb medicine ball and step up while holding the ball above my head and then with a different resistanct band, I had to stand on it with one leg slightly bent and do side arm lifts. Back to the step ups with another medicine ball that weighed alot heavier than the other, and I had to hold it to my chest while doing the step ups.
From there, I went to the TRX ropes and did reverse lunges reaching as far back with my leg across the backside of my body, alternating with each leg repeatedly. Off to the bike I went to do a 3 min sprint on a level 10 and then I did the TRX ropees, stairs 2 times and back to the bike for another 3 min sprint. Then we went over to do some more shoulder exercises which is kind of hard to explain, followed by forward lunes and then repeating.
After that, we moved over to the flexibility machine and as I was doing that, Jeremy did the hamstring stretch and then we switched and finished off with a few stretches on the mats. It was a great workout today and I felt pretty refreshed afterwards.
My next session is on Friday morning at 9 and for homework I am to do 2 1/2 hours of cardio plus at least 10 min on the eliptical since "I am starting to like it" says Jeremy as well as stretches every day of course, and core exercises which includes the plank and ab crunches. I think I should be able to manage that, and this time I will be sure to at least try the plank at least once during the next couple days. :) More Tomorrow!
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Day 125 - weigh in
This morning was pretty good getting up, my back is still a little sore as well as my shoulders, arms and feet but, for the most part I am feeling pretty good. I had my breakfast of 2 pieces of toast with turkey bacon, a slice of cheese and an egg on both, my coffee and then headed upstairs to have my shower.
I got to the gym and headed to the ladies only room where I did 15 min of interval on the bike and then headed back out into the main area and got on the treadmill for 20 min for more interval. I went back into the ladies only room and looked at the machines in there for a minute and then finally decided on the eliptical. I wound up going on that on a level 4 for 10 min. I didn't take a break until the 8 min mark and the only reason why I had stopped was because I was trying to decide if I wanted to continue or call it a day. I figured I would finish off with 10 min and left. I walked over to the esso to get coffee and tea for Jan and I and then waited for her to pick me up.
Once home, I wound up getting a call from work to come in earlier so, I didn't get the stretches done but, I will be doing them when I get home tonight from work. My normal 4 will be done, with 20 ab crunches in between and maybe the plank. I'll have to see how my back is feeling after work.
My weigh in isn't really anything to get excited about but, I did go down half a pound this week making my weight, 231.5 lbs. Next week I am hoping to be down at least 2 or 3 pounds so that means that I will really have to pick up the pace and eat properly as well. I have my session in the morning at 9 so I will be sure to write the blog by the time I get home and then hopefully I will be going back to the gym tomorrow evening as well. More tomorrow!
I got to the gym and headed to the ladies only room where I did 15 min of interval on the bike and then headed back out into the main area and got on the treadmill for 20 min for more interval. I went back into the ladies only room and looked at the machines in there for a minute and then finally decided on the eliptical. I wound up going on that on a level 4 for 10 min. I didn't take a break until the 8 min mark and the only reason why I had stopped was because I was trying to decide if I wanted to continue or call it a day. I figured I would finish off with 10 min and left. I walked over to the esso to get coffee and tea for Jan and I and then waited for her to pick me up.
Once home, I wound up getting a call from work to come in earlier so, I didn't get the stretches done but, I will be doing them when I get home tonight from work. My normal 4 will be done, with 20 ab crunches in between and maybe the plank. I'll have to see how my back is feeling after work.
My weigh in isn't really anything to get excited about but, I did go down half a pound this week making my weight, 231.5 lbs. Next week I am hoping to be down at least 2 or 3 pounds so that means that I will really have to pick up the pace and eat properly as well. I have my session in the morning at 9 so I will be sure to write the blog by the time I get home and then hopefully I will be going back to the gym tomorrow evening as well. More tomorrow!
Saturday, 12 November 2011
Day 124
I can't believe I missed my fourth month anniversary of a new lifestyle yesterday. Today I didn't really do a whole lot as I worked the 10 - 6 shift and not only that but, the gym opens at 8 and closes at 8 so there isn't really much time to get into the gym and either get ready to go to work before or eat afterwards. All I did today was my stretching. In between each stretch I did my 20 ab crunches and still I have not done any planks because my back is still pretty sore.
I started to head out for a walk tonight, however, as it snowed today, and it was melting and then later turned out to be icy, I wasn't able to go for my walk. I was feeling a little upset about that earlier because I felt like I was failing my goal for the weekend. As I was doing my stretching I thought about it some more and really, it's not failing at all. Sometimes there are going to be days that you just can't do what you want to do. So tomorrow, as it is weigh in day, and considering the fact that I am not working until 4pm, I am going to the gym in the morning once again and going to finish the homework that I was given.
I will post when I get back and hopefully tomorrow will be a new start of many things that are going to change in the next few weeks to come. :)
I started to head out for a walk tonight, however, as it snowed today, and it was melting and then later turned out to be icy, I wasn't able to go for my walk. I was feeling a little upset about that earlier because I felt like I was failing my goal for the weekend. As I was doing my stretching I thought about it some more and really, it's not failing at all. Sometimes there are going to be days that you just can't do what you want to do. So tomorrow, as it is weigh in day, and considering the fact that I am not working until 4pm, I am going to the gym in the morning once again and going to finish the homework that I was given.
I will post when I get back and hopefully tomorrow will be a new start of many things that are going to change in the next few weeks to come. :)
Friday, 11 November 2011
Day 123
My session yesterday must've been pretty darn good because as it stands today, I am in sooooo much pain! My arms, legs, neck, back, butt, knees, feet and shoulders are so tender! I rolled out of bed carefully at 8am and slowly made my way down the stairs. I almost felt like my knees were going to buckle two or three times but, I managed to get downstairs and manuever around a bit. I had my breakfast, with my coffee, went back upstairs and got dressed and then headed out the door to the grocery store.
As it was pay day yesterday I had to go to the store today and get some fruits and veggies so that I could carry out Jeremy's "experiment". Once I finished that, I carried on home and had my shower to get ready for the gym. I wasn't too sure if I was actually going to go through with it because of the pain that I was experiencing but, since I haven't exactly been a good girl and doing all of my "homework", I figured I had better go because my darling trainer will kick my butt in my sessions severely if I don't.
I got in the car, headed over to the gym and once upstairs I went to the ladies only room to start my workout. I started off on the bike at a level 6 for 2 min, then bumped it up to an 8 and kept going back and forth about 3 or 4 times every couple of min. I then bumped up the level to a 12 and did it for a min and then back down to a 1 for a min. I did this for the remainder of my 20 min on the bike and wound up burning 107 calories.
I was starting to feel the burn in my legs so I decided that maybe I should be trying something else for a little bit. I jumped on the treadmill and started off at a 6.5 incline and a 2 speed and wound up doing intervals here as well. I kept the incline the same for about 12 min and then decided to lower it down to a 4.5 and wound up hitting a 3.4 speed for 2 min! I was so excited about that and since my feet were really starting to hurt I dropped it down to a 2.8 and finished off 40 min on the treadmill burning 318 calories.
All in all it was a really good workout and when I got home, I rested for a little bit and then continued on to do my stretching, ab crunches and planks. I'm pretty happy with the day and I am really hoping to get back to the gym tomorrow night for some more! More tomorrow!
As it was pay day yesterday I had to go to the store today and get some fruits and veggies so that I could carry out Jeremy's "experiment". Once I finished that, I carried on home and had my shower to get ready for the gym. I wasn't too sure if I was actually going to go through with it because of the pain that I was experiencing but, since I haven't exactly been a good girl and doing all of my "homework", I figured I had better go because my darling trainer will kick my butt in my sessions severely if I don't.
I got in the car, headed over to the gym and once upstairs I went to the ladies only room to start my workout. I started off on the bike at a level 6 for 2 min, then bumped it up to an 8 and kept going back and forth about 3 or 4 times every couple of min. I then bumped up the level to a 12 and did it for a min and then back down to a 1 for a min. I did this for the remainder of my 20 min on the bike and wound up burning 107 calories.
I was starting to feel the burn in my legs so I decided that maybe I should be trying something else for a little bit. I jumped on the treadmill and started off at a 6.5 incline and a 2 speed and wound up doing intervals here as well. I kept the incline the same for about 12 min and then decided to lower it down to a 4.5 and wound up hitting a 3.4 speed for 2 min! I was so excited about that and since my feet were really starting to hurt I dropped it down to a 2.8 and finished off 40 min on the treadmill burning 318 calories.
All in all it was a really good workout and when I got home, I rested for a little bit and then continued on to do my stretching, ab crunches and planks. I'm pretty happy with the day and I am really hoping to get back to the gym tomorrow night for some more! More tomorrow!
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Day 122 - Session
This morning I woke up in a fairly decent frame of mind and got ready to go to my session intending on talking to Jeremy about a few things that I needed to address. There wasn't anything bad, just wanted to ask for some help and knew that with him being the nice guy that he is, he agreed to help me.
We started off doing reverse lunges on the TRX ropes and then he had me go across the gym and do rowing pulls. From there we went back to the TRX ropes and repeated and my back was acting up a little bit. We repeated the rows and I had to stretch the back a little bit. He asked if I was ok and me being the stubborn woman I am, I said yep, I'm fine. We carried on to do toe taps and he had me go down and up the stairs 2 times and then do the toe taps again.
From here we went downstairs and did one of the machines that you kneel on one knee and lift weights with one leg backwards 15 times for each leg and then I had to do walking lunges, getting down as far as I could go across the gym. When I finished that, I had to go up and down the stairs 2 times and then we did the silly machine again, and then he had me do 12 squats and move over to the stairs where I had to have one foot halfway off the stair and push down. Repeated with the other leg and then I had to go back up the stairs. I had to basically go into a pushup position on the bench and while holding that pose with my legs as far back as I could, lift one leg straight back behind me and alternate legs. He grabbed a couple of mats and we did some stretches which included 3 of the normal ones that I do on my own at home. We then gave me my homework which in my eyes is a little bit much, but I will do it nonetheless. I have to do a total of 2 hours of interval cardio, planks, ab crunches and stretching every day.
Our next 2 sessions are scheduled for Monday and Friday at 9am and I'm kind of excited, but as I am tired right now, not so much. However, we will see what the weekend brings :)
We started off doing reverse lunges on the TRX ropes and then he had me go across the gym and do rowing pulls. From there we went back to the TRX ropes and repeated and my back was acting up a little bit. We repeated the rows and I had to stretch the back a little bit. He asked if I was ok and me being the stubborn woman I am, I said yep, I'm fine. We carried on to do toe taps and he had me go down and up the stairs 2 times and then do the toe taps again.
From here we went downstairs and did one of the machines that you kneel on one knee and lift weights with one leg backwards 15 times for each leg and then I had to do walking lunges, getting down as far as I could go across the gym. When I finished that, I had to go up and down the stairs 2 times and then we did the silly machine again, and then he had me do 12 squats and move over to the stairs where I had to have one foot halfway off the stair and push down. Repeated with the other leg and then I had to go back up the stairs. I had to basically go into a pushup position on the bench and while holding that pose with my legs as far back as I could, lift one leg straight back behind me and alternate legs. He grabbed a couple of mats and we did some stretches which included 3 of the normal ones that I do on my own at home. We then gave me my homework which in my eyes is a little bit much, but I will do it nonetheless. I have to do a total of 2 hours of interval cardio, planks, ab crunches and stretching every day.
Our next 2 sessions are scheduled for Monday and Friday at 9am and I'm kind of excited, but as I am tired right now, not so much. However, we will see what the weekend brings :)
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Day 120
So today I was awake at 8am to try and make it to the gym for 9 but, as usual, I didn't make it on time. I had my shower after talking to Jan for almost an hour and headed out the door making it to the gym for 10am. I did the treadmill for 35 min and then made my way over to the ladies only room where I continued on my cardio workout on the bike for 20 min. I got home and rested for the majority of the day before I did my usual 4 stretches and called it a day in regards to my exercise for the day.
My mood is pretty good today, as I have a few choices that I have to make in regards to more life changes that could arise in the next week or so. I won't share anything yet, as I don't know what I am going to do at this point. However, it could prove to make my life just a little bit easier and also quite a bit better as well. We'll see how it goes.
I was reading my blogs starting from Day 1 today also and I had to laugh because I thought on those first few days that doing the bike for 8 or 9 mins was going to kill me! Now I am able to do it for an hour on a good day and 30 min the rest of the time. I've been thinking about all of the accomplishments that I have made thus far, and I am sure getting stronger. I'm feeling much better as well in regards to pain in the back. As I still have the scoliosis in the lower back, at times it is still pretty painful but,n for the most part I am ok. Now all I need is to get these feet in check and I will be good to go.
I am so thankful that I have the few people in my life that are constantly pushing me through all the good and bad. Nikki has been one of my biggest as she will not let me give up no matter what happens and also Jeremy is a huge supporter as well. Just when I feel like I don't want to do anymore he gives me that extra push to keep me on the right track. The rest of my supporters are greatly appreciated as well and you know who you are. Thanks guys!
My mood is pretty good today, as I have a few choices that I have to make in regards to more life changes that could arise in the next week or so. I won't share anything yet, as I don't know what I am going to do at this point. However, it could prove to make my life just a little bit easier and also quite a bit better as well. We'll see how it goes.
I was reading my blogs starting from Day 1 today also and I had to laugh because I thought on those first few days that doing the bike for 8 or 9 mins was going to kill me! Now I am able to do it for an hour on a good day and 30 min the rest of the time. I've been thinking about all of the accomplishments that I have made thus far, and I am sure getting stronger. I'm feeling much better as well in regards to pain in the back. As I still have the scoliosis in the lower back, at times it is still pretty painful but,n for the most part I am ok. Now all I need is to get these feet in check and I will be good to go.
I am so thankful that I have the few people in my life that are constantly pushing me through all the good and bad. Nikki has been one of my biggest as she will not let me give up no matter what happens and also Jeremy is a huge supporter as well. Just when I feel like I don't want to do anymore he gives me that extra push to keep me on the right track. The rest of my supporters are greatly appreciated as well and you know who you are. Thanks guys!
Monday, 7 November 2011
Day 119 - Session
I wasn't a hundred percent sure that I was going to do a blog today. I've had a pretty emotional day and I'm not really proud of my session this morning. I didn't give it all I could have, and my heart was just not there. However, here I am, blogging away once again.
I didn't have a good sleep again last night. Seems to be a pattern that keeps coming and biting me right in the bum. I am thinking way too much, can't get my mind off of things and I'm hoping that my little meltdown this afternoon with my aunt will put my mind at ease just a little bit.
I got to my session right on time and started off on the treadmill for 3 min, didn't really feel up to it and then finished my warm up on the bike for 2 min. Jeremy came and got me and took me over to the TRX ropes. I had to do a squat and then a rowing pull. I did this 12 times each alternating and then we went over to the benches and I had to do what Jeremy calls "burpies". Basically what you do is a pushup on the side of the bench, jump to a standing position, raise your arms above the head and jump again. I had to repeat all of this about 15 times and then go back to the TRX ropes and do 20 squats in a row and then 20 rowing pulls.
I went down and up the stairs 3 times which Jeremy did with me, and then I had to do bench squats with 7.5lb dumbells raised above my head 12 times and then the stairs 2 times. Then I had to squat with the dumbells lowered just under my knees and then while standing up raise them into bicep curls. Then I had to get into a lunge, do a bicep curl, stand up, and repeat 12 times on each leg. After this I went into walking lunges with my arms held out to my sides and back then down the stairs one more time. I finished off with the eliptical for interval training which I completely hated but did it anyways for 8 min because I am such a good girl. My next session is on Thursday morning at 9 and before it comes I of course have homework to do which is 20 min of stretching tonight, 10 min of stretching tomorrow as well as an hour of cardio and then 10 min of stretching on wednesday as well as an hour of cardio. So until tomorrow then ....
I didn't have a good sleep again last night. Seems to be a pattern that keeps coming and biting me right in the bum. I am thinking way too much, can't get my mind off of things and I'm hoping that my little meltdown this afternoon with my aunt will put my mind at ease just a little bit.
I got to my session right on time and started off on the treadmill for 3 min, didn't really feel up to it and then finished my warm up on the bike for 2 min. Jeremy came and got me and took me over to the TRX ropes. I had to do a squat and then a rowing pull. I did this 12 times each alternating and then we went over to the benches and I had to do what Jeremy calls "burpies". Basically what you do is a pushup on the side of the bench, jump to a standing position, raise your arms above the head and jump again. I had to repeat all of this about 15 times and then go back to the TRX ropes and do 20 squats in a row and then 20 rowing pulls.
I went down and up the stairs 3 times which Jeremy did with me, and then I had to do bench squats with 7.5lb dumbells raised above my head 12 times and then the stairs 2 times. Then I had to squat with the dumbells lowered just under my knees and then while standing up raise them into bicep curls. Then I had to get into a lunge, do a bicep curl, stand up, and repeat 12 times on each leg. After this I went into walking lunges with my arms held out to my sides and back then down the stairs one more time. I finished off with the eliptical for interval training which I completely hated but did it anyways for 8 min because I am such a good girl. My next session is on Thursday morning at 9 and before it comes I of course have homework to do which is 20 min of stretching tonight, 10 min of stretching tomorrow as well as an hour of cardio and then 10 min of stretching on wednesday as well as an hour of cardio. So until tomorrow then ....
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Day 118 - Weigh in
I can honestly say that I'm not sure how I'm feeling today. I am having mixed emotions running through me so far this morning. One minute I feel happy, proud of what I have accomplished and the next I just want to cry. It's getting closer to Mom's anniversary, and yes, I miss her dearly as I always will, but at the same time, I feel happy that she is at peace and in a great place. I feel alone these days. I know it's just a phase, and it will pass, but it doesn't stop me from feeling this way.
I got up this morning thinking about the gym and how great it would be to be able to go just a little bit faster on the treadmill, and then I thought, I really don't feel up to doing the gym today. I was hungry, had a hard time sleeping once agian last night, and just didn't feel up to going. So, I made my breakfast, had two cups of coffee and jumped in the shower. My mind was made up and I did my workout here at home.
I pulled out the yoga mat, and got down on the floor and pointed my toes down and stretched my arms above my head. I did 20 ab crunches and took a 20 second rest for my back, and then pulled my left leg across my right and held for 45 seconds. I did another 20 ab crunches and repeated with the other side, followed by 20 more crunches. I took another 20 second rest, put my right ankly on the left knee and pulled up, 20 ab crunches and then did the opposite side with 20 more ab crunches.
Once finished with these, I rolled over on my belly and did the plank for almost 19 seconds and then pulled up into the cobra position. I had a little bit of a rest and then tried the plank again. I was not successful the second time, I was only able to do it for 6 seconds but, at least I tried it.
I was going to do a small workout before work but, unfortunately Nikki was here so I was unable to get my workout done. I work 4 - 10 today so I will make sure to at least do an hour workout tonight when I get home. Last night Jan met me at work and we went for a half hour walk with the dogs so I'm pretty sure I can at least get my hour and a half in tonight before bedtime.
I stepped on the scale this morning and it said that I have lost another 2 lbs. So I am now at 232lbs. 8 more lbs to go and the no smoking is going to be in effect. I'm getting fairly excited! I will have the blog up tomorrow after lunch at some point after my doctor's appointment and session.
I got up this morning thinking about the gym and how great it would be to be able to go just a little bit faster on the treadmill, and then I thought, I really don't feel up to doing the gym today. I was hungry, had a hard time sleeping once agian last night, and just didn't feel up to going. So, I made my breakfast, had two cups of coffee and jumped in the shower. My mind was made up and I did my workout here at home.
I pulled out the yoga mat, and got down on the floor and pointed my toes down and stretched my arms above my head. I did 20 ab crunches and took a 20 second rest for my back, and then pulled my left leg across my right and held for 45 seconds. I did another 20 ab crunches and repeated with the other side, followed by 20 more crunches. I took another 20 second rest, put my right ankly on the left knee and pulled up, 20 ab crunches and then did the opposite side with 20 more ab crunches.
Once finished with these, I rolled over on my belly and did the plank for almost 19 seconds and then pulled up into the cobra position. I had a little bit of a rest and then tried the plank again. I was not successful the second time, I was only able to do it for 6 seconds but, at least I tried it.
I was going to do a small workout before work but, unfortunately Nikki was here so I was unable to get my workout done. I work 4 - 10 today so I will make sure to at least do an hour workout tonight when I get home. Last night Jan met me at work and we went for a half hour walk with the dogs so I'm pretty sure I can at least get my hour and a half in tonight before bedtime.
I stepped on the scale this morning and it said that I have lost another 2 lbs. So I am now at 232lbs. 8 more lbs to go and the no smoking is going to be in effect. I'm getting fairly excited! I will have the blog up tomorrow after lunch at some point after my doctor's appointment and session.
Friday, 4 November 2011
Day 116 - Session
I can't believe I'm still standing after last nights workout and my session this morning. I still have quite a bit of energy which is good, but my feet are just begging for any kind of a break. I stepped on the scale this morning just to see what it may look like for Sunday's weigh in and oh wow, was it ever looking good! Just a little bit of a teaser for you guys today!
I got to the gym at 8 this morning, an hour early for my session because I had caught a ride with Jan to the LRT once again. I did 10 min on the treadmill for my warm up and then I wiped down the treadmill and met Jeremy to get started.
He started me off with the pulley rope and I had to pull without twisting my back across my body with my right arm and then doing a squat while holding the pull at least 12 times and then repeating with the left 12 times. Then I had to do toe kicks kind of fast while he sang some kind of silly song and then repeated both 2 more times but the second and third time I had to hold the medicine ball over my head while I did the toe kicks.
From there I had to do a squat and pull 40 lbs towards me while in the squat and then step over to one side while in the squat and keep repeating about 12 times each way. Then it was on the mat to do pushups, 14 of them and then repeat these two excersises. I went down and up the stairs twice, repeated them one more time and then we made our way downstairs.
I had to sit facing a piece of equipment, grab the bars above me and pull down 12 times, go up and down the stairs twice and then the weight was increased a little bit. I did it again 12 times, stairs 2 more times and repeated with the same weight. One more time going up and down the stairs twice and then I had to go do my cool down which I chose the treadmill for 5 min at a 2 speed and 4.5 incline. We had a pretty good time this morning, quite a bit of laughing and even though the laughing was going on I really was sweating pretty good. Monday is my next session at 830 in the morning because I have an appointment at 10 for an ultrasound so unfortunately I'm gonna have to make Jeremy get up half an hour earlier so that I can make my appointment on time! :) I will still be going strong this weekend, tomorrow I will be going to the gym for an hour with Nikki hopefully after work and then Sunday morning as well. Once I get home both times I will be sure to post my dear blog!
I got to the gym at 8 this morning, an hour early for my session because I had caught a ride with Jan to the LRT once again. I did 10 min on the treadmill for my warm up and then I wiped down the treadmill and met Jeremy to get started.
He started me off with the pulley rope and I had to pull without twisting my back across my body with my right arm and then doing a squat while holding the pull at least 12 times and then repeating with the left 12 times. Then I had to do toe kicks kind of fast while he sang some kind of silly song and then repeated both 2 more times but the second and third time I had to hold the medicine ball over my head while I did the toe kicks.
From there I had to do a squat and pull 40 lbs towards me while in the squat and then step over to one side while in the squat and keep repeating about 12 times each way. Then it was on the mat to do pushups, 14 of them and then repeat these two excersises. I went down and up the stairs twice, repeated them one more time and then we made our way downstairs.
I had to sit facing a piece of equipment, grab the bars above me and pull down 12 times, go up and down the stairs twice and then the weight was increased a little bit. I did it again 12 times, stairs 2 more times and repeated with the same weight. One more time going up and down the stairs twice and then I had to go do my cool down which I chose the treadmill for 5 min at a 2 speed and 4.5 incline. We had a pretty good time this morning, quite a bit of laughing and even though the laughing was going on I really was sweating pretty good. Monday is my next session at 830 in the morning because I have an appointment at 10 for an ultrasound so unfortunately I'm gonna have to make Jeremy get up half an hour earlier so that I can make my appointment on time! :) I will still be going strong this weekend, tomorrow I will be going to the gym for an hour with Nikki hopefully after work and then Sunday morning as well. Once I get home both times I will be sure to post my dear blog!
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Day 115
I would have to say that today has been a pretty good day. My goal for a 2 hour workout has been acheived today! I felt pretty good this morning going to work and I figured that I might be able to walk to the gym afterwards but, as I worked it seemed that my feet just weren't going to make it. By the time I got off at 6 I walked home and was able to take the car to the gym.
I got there at 7 and went on the treadmill at a 2 speed and a 9 incline for 10 min and then dropped the incline to a 6.5 and increased the speed to a 2.4 for 10 min. I finished off at a 3 incline and a 2.6 for the last 10 min and then made my way over to the bike.
I put the bike on a level 6 and was able to go for about 15 min. I had a quick little break and then went for another 10 min. By this time Nikki was ready to come join me at the gym and needed a ride so I went and picked her up to come workout with me.
Once we returned to the gym I did the eliptical for 25 min and then did the bike for an additional 5 min. I moved off of the cardio equipment and decided that I should do a few weight lifting things as well. I went over to the split pulley rope and pulled 75 lbs 12 times, then went over to a different machine and grabbed the bars on each side and pulled forward 12 times and then reversed that one and did that 12 times. From there I did the leg press 12 times, rested for a couple min and then repeated. By this time I figured I had worked out enough for one day and we left the gym. My total calorie burn for the evening was roughly about 600 calories. Not bad!
Tomorrow is my session with Jeremy, the first of 24, and I'm pretty sure that since I refused to do 2 of the excersises on the last session he is going to make me sweat big time tommorrow! I am really looking forward to it though!
I got there at 7 and went on the treadmill at a 2 speed and a 9 incline for 10 min and then dropped the incline to a 6.5 and increased the speed to a 2.4 for 10 min. I finished off at a 3 incline and a 2.6 for the last 10 min and then made my way over to the bike.
I put the bike on a level 6 and was able to go for about 15 min. I had a quick little break and then went for another 10 min. By this time Nikki was ready to come join me at the gym and needed a ride so I went and picked her up to come workout with me.
Once we returned to the gym I did the eliptical for 25 min and then did the bike for an additional 5 min. I moved off of the cardio equipment and decided that I should do a few weight lifting things as well. I went over to the split pulley rope and pulled 75 lbs 12 times, then went over to a different machine and grabbed the bars on each side and pulled forward 12 times and then reversed that one and did that 12 times. From there I did the leg press 12 times, rested for a couple min and then repeated. By this time I figured I had worked out enough for one day and we left the gym. My total calorie burn for the evening was roughly about 600 calories. Not bad!
Tomorrow is my session with Jeremy, the first of 24, and I'm pretty sure that since I refused to do 2 of the excersises on the last session he is going to make me sweat big time tommorrow! I am really looking forward to it though!
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Day 114
With not doing anything on Sunday I have counted it as my rest day and therefore today I opted to do a mini workout at home for about 30 min to 45min. I started off doing walking lunges with my 5lb medicine ball raised above my head from the lliving room to the kitchen. I believe there were roughly about 10 lunges each way. I then headed up the stairs and down 3 times and then did 20 step ups on each leg. I repeated the circuit and then had a little rest. I did it one more time and then got down on the floor to do my stretches. I did the four usual ones that I always do and then did calf raises on the stairs for a kind of cool down. Tomorrow I am going to the gym with Nikki hopefully if I don't work in the evening and we are hoping to be there for at least 2 hours. I really want to get my 3 hours of cardio in and not dissappoint myself again as well as Jeremy.
While I was doing my workout today, I had lots of help and support. Charlie (my lovely kitty) raced me up and down the stairs each time! Lily, came to help with my stretches as well as Sweet pea. Sweet Pea also helped me with my step ups a little bit in the way that I would try to step up and she would already be there waiting for me. Boy do I love our animals! Daisy was really good and just laid off to the side and watched everything go down. But now I have to get ready for work, so that is why I haven't continued on with my workout.
While I was doing my workout today, I had lots of help and support. Charlie (my lovely kitty) raced me up and down the stairs each time! Lily, came to help with my stretches as well as Sweet pea. Sweet Pea also helped me with my step ups a little bit in the way that I would try to step up and she would already be there waiting for me. Boy do I love our animals! Daisy was really good and just laid off to the side and watched everything go down. But now I have to get ready for work, so that is why I haven't continued on with my workout.
Day 113
After a rough start this morning, and by the end of the day, I had a pretty fantastic day! I woke up at 8am this morning and realized I slept through my alarm that would have allowed me to have the car today to get to my doctor's appointment for 8:30am. I quickly jumped in the shower, called a cab and rushed out the door. Once I got to the clinic, I paid for the cab, went to leave and wound up snagging my finger on something. So now I'm late for my appointment and bleeding to boot! Good thing they have bandaids there!
When the doctor's "assistant" came in she went over my blood test results before I actually got to see my doctor and I can tell you that the stress for the last 2 weeks can finally be put to rest. It turns out that all of my results came back pretty normal! I was told that my cholesterol should be at a 15.6 but, mine was at 15.8. So there was nothing to be concerned about there. My blood sugars are really good, normal, so no Diabetes for me! That one was a biggie for me. She took my blood pressure and let me know that I was 110 over 80 which is good too. Once we finished with those, we got down to the physical examination which was why I was there in the first place and then she sent me on my way to get an xray done of my back and then sent me up with an appointment for an ultrasound for next week.
She also took a look at my feet and poked and prodded and told me that I have Plantar Fasciitis. She gave me a perscription for a cream that I am supposed to apply 3 times a day and then also told me to use a golf ball on my feet as much as I can until it starts to feel better. Once I do, I am supposed to keep on with the ball on a daily basis to help it stay good and to always wear shoes in the house or wherever I may be.
So once I was finished here, Matt (Nikki's Fiancee) came and picked me up and drove me over to the World Health Centre so that I could pay the first installment on my next sessions. I had taken a coffee for Jeremy (cause he asked nicely and I'm such a nice person) and when I went to pay, my debit card declined on me. Really? I know I had the money in there!
As it turned out, I did have the money in there but, because my service fees came out for my bank, I paid for a cab in the morning, and I bought the coffee, I was $6 short to pay for the installment. WHAT??? LOL Anyhow, it is all fixed now and I am good to go. Once Matt dropped Sophia and I off at home it was smooth sailing until Jan got home. I was still pretty pumped about my test results and was really anxious to get to the gym. I went to Nikki's at 6:30 to pick her up and instead of taking the elevator up, I took the stairs. She lives on the fourth floor of the building so I figured that it would be a good start to our workout! Coming back down we again took the stairs and headed to the gym.
Once we got to the gym we got on the treadmill and started at a 9 incline and 3 speed and kept going for about 5 min. Then we played with the speed and incline up and down a little bit and after half an hour, we decided to go try out the bikes for 10 min. All in all we only did 40 min but, in my eyes, it's better than nothing. Before bed I did my normal four stretches that I usually do, and I did a nice calf stretch that also helps out the Planta Fascia as well on the stairs. Tomorrow morning I am hoping to go to the gym for 9am and may stay just a wee bit longer than an hour and get a little bit longer of a workout in. Considering the fact that my "homework" is 3 hours of cardio, I should probably get on it! Friday is my next session with Jeremy at 9am and I can't wait to see what he has in store for me! Chow for now!
When the doctor's "assistant" came in she went over my blood test results before I actually got to see my doctor and I can tell you that the stress for the last 2 weeks can finally be put to rest. It turns out that all of my results came back pretty normal! I was told that my cholesterol should be at a 15.6 but, mine was at 15.8. So there was nothing to be concerned about there. My blood sugars are really good, normal, so no Diabetes for me! That one was a biggie for me. She took my blood pressure and let me know that I was 110 over 80 which is good too. Once we finished with those, we got down to the physical examination which was why I was there in the first place and then she sent me on my way to get an xray done of my back and then sent me up with an appointment for an ultrasound for next week.
She also took a look at my feet and poked and prodded and told me that I have Plantar Fasciitis. She gave me a perscription for a cream that I am supposed to apply 3 times a day and then also told me to use a golf ball on my feet as much as I can until it starts to feel better. Once I do, I am supposed to keep on with the ball on a daily basis to help it stay good and to always wear shoes in the house or wherever I may be.
So once I was finished here, Matt (Nikki's Fiancee) came and picked me up and drove me over to the World Health Centre so that I could pay the first installment on my next sessions. I had taken a coffee for Jeremy (cause he asked nicely and I'm such a nice person) and when I went to pay, my debit card declined on me. Really? I know I had the money in there!
As it turned out, I did have the money in there but, because my service fees came out for my bank, I paid for a cab in the morning, and I bought the coffee, I was $6 short to pay for the installment. WHAT??? LOL Anyhow, it is all fixed now and I am good to go. Once Matt dropped Sophia and I off at home it was smooth sailing until Jan got home. I was still pretty pumped about my test results and was really anxious to get to the gym. I went to Nikki's at 6:30 to pick her up and instead of taking the elevator up, I took the stairs. She lives on the fourth floor of the building so I figured that it would be a good start to our workout! Coming back down we again took the stairs and headed to the gym.
Once we got to the gym we got on the treadmill and started at a 9 incline and 3 speed and kept going for about 5 min. Then we played with the speed and incline up and down a little bit and after half an hour, we decided to go try out the bikes for 10 min. All in all we only did 40 min but, in my eyes, it's better than nothing. Before bed I did my normal four stretches that I usually do, and I did a nice calf stretch that also helps out the Planta Fascia as well on the stairs. Tomorrow morning I am hoping to go to the gym for 9am and may stay just a wee bit longer than an hour and get a little bit longer of a workout in. Considering the fact that my "homework" is 3 hours of cardio, I should probably get on it! Friday is my next session with Jeremy at 9am and I can't wait to see what he has in store for me! Chow for now!
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