Taking another approach
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mommamel
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1st off I finally weighed myself at the Y this am, I'm down 2lbs to 153. I'm not sure if this is real weight loss or not so I'm not going to think much of it but next Friday is when it counts. I'll reweigh myself and measure to see if there has been any change.
I was running late, yes I know it's my standard, so I only was able to walk at an incline for 20 mins instead of 30. I sweat like crazy doing that, I love that feeling. When I was fat I hated sweating, I used to sweat like crazy doing absolutely nothing but sitting, now sweating makes me feel healthy and fit. I don't know why but I really enjoy the feeling of sweat dripping down my elbow and down my back, it makes me feel as if I'm doing it.
As for my weights today, I increased my weights and decreased my reps. This week I'm at 3 sets of 12. I increased all weights except for bulgarian split squats, I'm still at either no weights or 20lb bar. It is so tough. I'm now squatting 115, incline dumbbell press 20lbs, lat pulldown 65. I feel so strong lifting weights. The power of it is almost intoxicating. What a rush. It saddens me that more women are too afraid to go into the weight room, what a rush you get.
Onto the next one tomorrow. Pilates and circuit training.
I was running late, yes I know it's my standard, so I only was able to walk at an incline for 20 mins instead of 30. I sweat like crazy doing that, I love that feeling. When I was fat I hated sweating, I used to sweat like crazy doing absolutely nothing but sitting, now sweating makes me feel healthy and fit. I don't know why but I really enjoy the feeling of sweat dripping down my elbow and down my back, it makes me feel as if I'm doing it.
As for my weights today, I increased my weights and decreased my reps. This week I'm at 3 sets of 12. I increased all weights except for bulgarian split squats, I'm still at either no weights or 20lb bar. It is so tough. I'm now squatting 115, incline dumbbell press 20lbs, lat pulldown 65. I feel so strong lifting weights. The power of it is almost intoxicating. What a rush. It saddens me that more women are too afraid to go into the weight room, what a rush you get.
Onto the next one tomorrow. Pilates and circuit training.
mommamel
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Another day having gone to the Y and another day being called out because of my baby with a fever. Last week I was fine with being called out and working out less, today I was just pissed. I'm not pissed, pissed I'm just so disappointed I couldn't get to my circuit training class. I know, I know, how selfish.
Tomorrow I can't workout in the morning due to dentist appointments, maybe I can go to circuit training tomorrow night. One day at a time.
Tomorrow I can't workout in the morning due to dentist appointments, maybe I can go to circuit training tomorrow night. One day at a time.
mommamel
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It seems I haven't even had 10 mins to just get on here and log for, oh I don't know, a week.
I've been reading 3 books simultaneously; New Rules of Lifting, The Body Fatsolution, Optimal Muscle Performance and Recovery. I haven't finished all of them yet but I'm finding useful information within the pages of each. The chapter in "The Body Fatsolution" I've been just reading is in regards to the mental potential within me. I really connect with that because one the the best changes in my life and within the life of my family has been turning what we thought we couldn't do into the question of how can we do this, when will we accomplish this goal and what are the steps needed to achieve this goal. This is not just in weightloss or body changing things but in different aspects for each of us. In reading this chapter, which I have finished but have gone back to read it again, I feel empowered by this type of mental challenge. I have the worst habit of eating things without thinking about them. I see something on the floor, yes I said on the floor, and I'll stick it into my mouth without knowing what it is. I have in the past immediately spit it out because I realized it wasn't food but I really do this unsconsciously. I have gotten it under control but it's isn't gone yet. I will put something into my mouth and spit it out now but not because of what it is just because I didn't want it in there regardless of whether it is good or not. Yesterday I was in Sam's Club with the boys and they had McDonald's. Walter, my baby, was right in front of me with his box of chicken mcnuggets and fries and I had to keep telling myself, "don't eat one, just don't pay any attention to them". It is a constant challenge to remind myself of this, I now know I won't have to do this forever. If I keep it up long enough I won't have to remind myself because my subconscious will have been told long enough that I don't do that anymore.
I also enjoyed the part in there about athletes being thankful that they get the opportunity to workout and others think of working out in terms of they have to. I am so thankful that I get the opportunity, that my family understands that a healthy mother is good for them too. There are times I feel selfish that I put my babies into tot spot for so many hours a week to do something just for me. There are times when other people mention about my being so into myself to do this so many hours a week. So I add to that comment in the book about my thankfulness that my husband doesn't look at it that way and neither do the boys so for us that doesn't matter.
I'm also learning a lot about macronutrients and how they affect the body. I have so much more to learn about all of these things, I didn't realize I would want so much detail.
So have I been working out, yes. On Wednesday I went to a Bosu ball class, it was interesting. I was thinking it would be a little more aerobic but found it was just another way to challenge the core. I didn't mind it but I don't think I'll go back anytime soon. Today, I went to my normal pilates and waited for SBBC circuit training but the instructor didn't show up. I had to do my own thing. I have this cool app for my iphone called Body Fate. It's circuit training, you plug in what type of equipment you have available to you and how much time you want to workout and it tells you what to do and for how long. It had me working out for 40 mins with all sorts of things like jump rope, running around the track, push ups, squats, lunges, abdominals. It even called me out once thinking I was cheating by not doing what it had instructed because I had done it too fast. It ended up being a great workout and well worth the 1.99 I think I paid for it.
Tomorrow I do speed work on the treadmill and lift.
I guess I've been doing the best I can with all the flu going around this house.
I've been reading 3 books simultaneously; New Rules of Lifting, The Body Fatsolution, Optimal Muscle Performance and Recovery. I haven't finished all of them yet but I'm finding useful information within the pages of each. The chapter in "The Body Fatsolution" I've been just reading is in regards to the mental potential within me. I really connect with that because one the the best changes in my life and within the life of my family has been turning what we thought we couldn't do into the question of how can we do this, when will we accomplish this goal and what are the steps needed to achieve this goal. This is not just in weightloss or body changing things but in different aspects for each of us. In reading this chapter, which I have finished but have gone back to read it again, I feel empowered by this type of mental challenge. I have the worst habit of eating things without thinking about them. I see something on the floor, yes I said on the floor, and I'll stick it into my mouth without knowing what it is. I have in the past immediately spit it out because I realized it wasn't food but I really do this unsconsciously. I have gotten it under control but it's isn't gone yet. I will put something into my mouth and spit it out now but not because of what it is just because I didn't want it in there regardless of whether it is good or not. Yesterday I was in Sam's Club with the boys and they had McDonald's. Walter, my baby, was right in front of me with his box of chicken mcnuggets and fries and I had to keep telling myself, "don't eat one, just don't pay any attention to them". It is a constant challenge to remind myself of this, I now know I won't have to do this forever. If I keep it up long enough I won't have to remind myself because my subconscious will have been told long enough that I don't do that anymore.
I also enjoyed the part in there about athletes being thankful that they get the opportunity to workout and others think of working out in terms of they have to. I am so thankful that I get the opportunity, that my family understands that a healthy mother is good for them too. There are times I feel selfish that I put my babies into tot spot for so many hours a week to do something just for me. There are times when other people mention about my being so into myself to do this so many hours a week. So I add to that comment in the book about my thankfulness that my husband doesn't look at it that way and neither do the boys so for us that doesn't matter.
I'm also learning a lot about macronutrients and how they affect the body. I have so much more to learn about all of these things, I didn't realize I would want so much detail.
So have I been working out, yes. On Wednesday I went to a Bosu ball class, it was interesting. I was thinking it would be a little more aerobic but found it was just another way to challenge the core. I didn't mind it but I don't think I'll go back anytime soon. Today, I went to my normal pilates and waited for SBBC circuit training but the instructor didn't show up. I had to do my own thing. I have this cool app for my iphone called Body Fate. It's circuit training, you plug in what type of equipment you have available to you and how much time you want to workout and it tells you what to do and for how long. It had me working out for 40 mins with all sorts of things like jump rope, running around the track, push ups, squats, lunges, abdominals. It even called me out once thinking I was cheating by not doing what it had instructed because I had done it too fast. It ended up being a great workout and well worth the 1.99 I think I paid for it.
Tomorrow I do speed work on the treadmill and lift.
I guess I've been doing the best I can with all the flu going around this house.
mommamel
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Great workout today. Sprint intervals on the treadmill. 5 min warm up, 6 X 60 sec sprints (8.5), 2 X 2 min walk in between, 5 min cool down.
Weights; 3 sets of 12. Kept weights the same as Monday.
I feel torn. I am enjoying this new weightlifting routine I have and am not looking to stop; I feel strong and healthy because of doing this. However, I so miss having more cardio in my weekly routine. Next week are sign ups for classes. I don't know what to do.
Typical week in regards to cardio;
Mon- Speed interval on treadmill or 30 mins up hill walk on treadmill
Tues- Circuit training
Wed- I haven't been doing anything on Wed but I was supposed to be doing an easy 2 mile jog, it's been raining out. Last Wed I did Bosu ball which I thought would be cardio but turned out not to be.
Thurs- Circuit training
Fri- Speed interval on treadmill or 30 mins up hill walk on treadmill
Sat- Running group, walk run for 40 mins
I know it looks like I do plenty but this is so not satisfing. I miss cardio tennis and step aerobics. I don't know how I would fit anything more into what I already do without giving something up. I guess I just miss cardio classes. I'm not looking to stop I just miss doing more.
Next Friday I check my measurements and record my weight.
Weights; 3 sets of 12. Kept weights the same as Monday.
I feel torn. I am enjoying this new weightlifting routine I have and am not looking to stop; I feel strong and healthy because of doing this. However, I so miss having more cardio in my weekly routine. Next week are sign ups for classes. I don't know what to do.
Typical week in regards to cardio;
Mon- Speed interval on treadmill or 30 mins up hill walk on treadmill
Tues- Circuit training
Wed- I haven't been doing anything on Wed but I was supposed to be doing an easy 2 mile jog, it's been raining out. Last Wed I did Bosu ball which I thought would be cardio but turned out not to be.
Thurs- Circuit training
Fri- Speed interval on treadmill or 30 mins up hill walk on treadmill
Sat- Running group, walk run for 40 mins
I know it looks like I do plenty but this is so not satisfing. I miss cardio tennis and step aerobics. I don't know how I would fit anything more into what I already do without giving something up. I guess I just miss cardio classes. I'm not looking to stop I just miss doing more.
Next Friday I check my measurements and record my weight.
mommamel
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I spent some time talking with my husband about my lack of direction and goal. I now have 2. I am signing up to take a nutrition class at our community college for winter session in addition to signing up with ACE and getting a certificate to be a personal trainer. I don't think I actually want to be a personal trainer but I think I would like to be a nutritionalist and possibly teach a few classes at the Y. I think there is a need for women, especially, in the weight lifting arena. At our Y they give an introduction to the weights but if you want more info you have to hire a personal trainer. Well, they are expensive and for people like me out of my budget. So we flounder around and try and find people who will give us advice that seems reasonable for free. Also, yesterday, at my running group one of the women talked about going to cheer on her son who ran the Chicago Marathon. She said she would like to train and do it next year, I'm going to do it with her. I'm a little worried about how my back will handle it so there might be an equal amount of walking and running. I definately need to get back to the sports dr and get my orthodic.
Having direction makes me feel so much better. I now have something to aim for instead of just floundering.
Workout yesterday; 35 mins walk/run with group. Finally there is more running than walking. It was a rainy morning but warm, felt great. Body blast class, full body weight session. My shoulder is bothering me enough that I think I need to be checked out. I guess now's as good a time as any to make an appointment for a full body check and have my orthodic ordered.
Today is so calm I think I'm going to go on a 9 mile bike ride. I haven't been on a bike since my tri in August. I'll be taking it easy.
It feels nice to have a goal, I've got to have a goal. Do you have a goal?
Having direction makes me feel so much better. I now have something to aim for instead of just floundering.
Workout yesterday; 35 mins walk/run with group. Finally there is more running than walking. It was a rainy morning but warm, felt great. Body blast class, full body weight session. My shoulder is bothering me enough that I think I need to be checked out. I guess now's as good a time as any to make an appointment for a full body check and have my orthodic ordered.
Today is so calm I think I'm going to go on a 9 mile bike ride. I haven't been on a bike since my tri in August. I'll be taking it easy.
It feels nice to have a goal, I've got to have a goal. Do you have a goal?
mommamel
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Workout change today.
Interval Speed work on the treadmill; 5 min warm up, 8 X 60 secs speed, 8 X 2 min recover, 5 min cool down.
Weights, 3 sets of 12 supersets;
Front Squat & Wide-grip cable seated row
supine hip extention w/ leg curl on swiss ball & barbell push press
dynamic lunge & upperbody russian twist on swiss ball
snatch-grip deadlift & t-push up
bulgarian split squat w/ overhead press & underhand-grip lat pulldown
romanian deadlift w/ bent over row & lower body russian twist
It'll take me extra time today to see what my weight limit is on a few of these. I'm sure I'll be exhausted!
Interval Speed work on the treadmill; 5 min warm up, 8 X 60 secs speed, 8 X 2 min recover, 5 min cool down.
Weights, 3 sets of 12 supersets;
Front Squat & Wide-grip cable seated row
supine hip extention w/ leg curl on swiss ball & barbell push press
dynamic lunge & upperbody russian twist on swiss ball
snatch-grip deadlift & t-push up
bulgarian split squat w/ overhead press & underhand-grip lat pulldown
romanian deadlift w/ bent over row & lower body russian twist
It'll take me extra time today to see what my weight limit is on a few of these. I'm sure I'll be exhausted!
mommamel
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OMG, that was so tough.
The interval workout was tougher because I added a slight incline to my recovery walk time and to the beginning of each sprint; 60 secs @ 7.5 on treadmill with 3.0 incline for the 1st 15 secs or so then incline went down to 0. What a difference that slight incline made in that work. For the 1st 6 the speed and incline was the same then for the last 2 I upped my speed to 8.0 (I don't know how fast that is per minute). This workout would have taken over 30 mins but I shortened my cool down time from 5 mins to 2 mins.
The weight training was brutal. The time inbetween sets was shortened to 60 secs from 90 secs last week. The different combo moves were more challenging. My sweat factor increased by 10, I'm shaking my head due to the memory of how hard that was.
Problem; my hands can't handle heavier weight than I'm using for my deadlifts. I don't understand how upping my weights can work because holding onto that bar is so difficult, especially at the 3rd set. Another problem is in my lunges is getting a bar with the appropriate weight over my head safely. Today I only had 40lbs on me but I know I could do 50 or even 60 but I cannot put the weight up over my head onto my shoulders. It just right now hit me maybe I'll try the squat rack Wed and do them in there.
My upper body is so weak compared to my lower body. I don't know when it will catch up or if it ever will or ever should.
Anyway, I'm wiped today. I walked out of the weight room with a smile on my face but with my arms hanging so low. It was tough just to open the door to the locker room and feed myself. I'm gonna be hurting tomorrow.
I don't think I'm going to sign back up for circuit training. I don't know if my body can handle that much day after day. I think last week I was starting to feel burnt out and that is why I've been so moody and edgy. So for the next 3 weeks, at least, I'm going to lift & do intervals Mon, Wed & Fri. Tues I'm going to swim and Sat running group.
I don't know about this decision but we'll see how my body feels with this change up.
The interval workout was tougher because I added a slight incline to my recovery walk time and to the beginning of each sprint; 60 secs @ 7.5 on treadmill with 3.0 incline for the 1st 15 secs or so then incline went down to 0. What a difference that slight incline made in that work. For the 1st 6 the speed and incline was the same then for the last 2 I upped my speed to 8.0 (I don't know how fast that is per minute). This workout would have taken over 30 mins but I shortened my cool down time from 5 mins to 2 mins.
The weight training was brutal. The time inbetween sets was shortened to 60 secs from 90 secs last week. The different combo moves were more challenging. My sweat factor increased by 10, I'm shaking my head due to the memory of how hard that was.
Problem; my hands can't handle heavier weight than I'm using for my deadlifts. I don't understand how upping my weights can work because holding onto that bar is so difficult, especially at the 3rd set. Another problem is in my lunges is getting a bar with the appropriate weight over my head safely. Today I only had 40lbs on me but I know I could do 50 or even 60 but I cannot put the weight up over my head onto my shoulders. It just right now hit me maybe I'll try the squat rack Wed and do them in there.
My upper body is so weak compared to my lower body. I don't know when it will catch up or if it ever will or ever should.
Anyway, I'm wiped today. I walked out of the weight room with a smile on my face but with my arms hanging so low. It was tough just to open the door to the locker room and feed myself. I'm gonna be hurting tomorrow.
I don't think I'm going to sign back up for circuit training. I don't know if my body can handle that much day after day. I think last week I was starting to feel burnt out and that is why I've been so moody and edgy. So for the next 3 weeks, at least, I'm going to lift & do intervals Mon, Wed & Fri. Tues I'm going to swim and Sat running group.
I don't know about this decision but we'll see how my body feels with this change up.
What grip are you using on the dead-lift bar ? the grip you are using can make a big difference to the weight you can hold. eg. the difference grip wise for me between a standard overhand grip and an over/under grip was 60 kg (132 lb)+
You may want to do some specific grip work and forearm exercises to both prevent injury and to improve your hold strength.
You may want to do some specific grip work and forearm exercises to both prevent injury and to improve your hold strength.
mommamel
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I have been using an overhand grip. I hadn't even thought or heard of an over/under. I'll give that a try tomorrow. I also think I'm going to pick up a pair of gloves, sweaty palms isn't helping.
I have a question for you. Why is it that I work out so hard one day thinking I've just busted up every muscle in my body only to wake up the next day not sore at all. I mean at all. I don't get it? I thought for sure I wouldn't be able to raise my arms up but I feel totally fine and am actually contemplating going to circuit training.
Alright, I guess I'm going to pilates for sure. I'm still up in the air about circuit training. I guess I'll play that one by ear.
I have a question for you. Why is it that I work out so hard one day thinking I've just busted up every muscle in my body only to wake up the next day not sore at all. I mean at all. I don't get it? I thought for sure I wouldn't be able to raise my arms up but I feel totally fine and am actually contemplating going to circuit training.
Alright, I guess I'm going to pilates for sure. I'm still up in the air about circuit training. I guess I'll play that one by ear.
mommamel
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Even 1 day off of there and I feel like it's been forever.
Yesterday I didn't know if I should workout or not. My shoulder is bothering me and so is my heel. I did end up going and biking for 30 mins, which is so much harder than I always think it's going to be, and did a short lower body lift.
Working out is so much more than my physical being. It is like a mental release for me. I think maybe that is my problem with not allowing myself to take off. It's like I workout all of my questions and irritations in addition to giving myself complete pleasure. There are so many people I know who don't feel this way but for me it just.......makes me a better me. This is not just about my physical appearance, that is the bonus. It is mentally challenging and when you have a family and they are really your only responsibilities it is something that makes me feel like I have my own identity. Does that makes sense to anyone else....
It is, at this stage of my life, what helps make me me. I think I need to go back to therapy. I feel like this is all I have left of me, just me. I see my body changing, I see my ability to overcome pain, good pain like push this shit up move your ass faster stretch further feel my body more. I don't know, I think I'm mental.
Tonight I go the the chiropractor and swim. I love it.
Yesterday I didn't know if I should workout or not. My shoulder is bothering me and so is my heel. I did end up going and biking for 30 mins, which is so much harder than I always think it's going to be, and did a short lower body lift.
Working out is so much more than my physical being. It is like a mental release for me. I think maybe that is my problem with not allowing myself to take off. It's like I workout all of my questions and irritations in addition to giving myself complete pleasure. There are so many people I know who don't feel this way but for me it just.......makes me a better me. This is not just about my physical appearance, that is the bonus. It is mentally challenging and when you have a family and they are really your only responsibilities it is something that makes me feel like I have my own identity. Does that makes sense to anyone else....
It is, at this stage of my life, what helps make me me. I think I need to go back to therapy. I feel like this is all I have left of me, just me. I see my body changing, I see my ability to overcome pain, good pain like push this shit up move your ass faster stretch further feel my body more. I don't know, I think I'm mental.
Tonight I go the the chiropractor and swim. I love it.
mommamel
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Finally made a commitment to make it to the chiropractor every Thursday @ 2:30. In just today's adjustment alone I feel better. I knew I was all out of wack but from the amount of time it took for him to adjust me I was worse off than I thought. I love the chiropractor!
After that I went to the Y. I did stairmaster for 20 mins @ level 8, swam 15 mins. My swim was spurratic; 50 meters, 50 meters, 50 meters, 50 meters, then a full 200 meters. I was trying to stay focused on just my breathing and how my arm was bent before going into the water. I only have the ability to focus on a few things at a time while swimming. It's very difficult to me. I need to get into the water more than once a week. From now on it's going to be Tues, Thurs and Sat.
After that I went to the Y. I did stairmaster for 20 mins @ level 8, swam 15 mins. My swim was spurratic; 50 meters, 50 meters, 50 meters, 50 meters, then a full 200 meters. I was trying to stay focused on just my breathing and how my arm was bent before going into the water. I only have the ability to focus on a few things at a time while swimming. It's very difficult to me. I need to get into the water more than once a week. From now on it's going to be Tues, Thurs and Sat.
mommamel
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OK so today is my 1 month anniversary for starting heavy weights.
Current stats;
Weight, 152; down from 154
Waist, 30 inches; down from 30.5
Thigh 23.5; down from 24
Butt (widest part of me) 39; down from 40
Chest (accross nipples) 33; down from 34.5
Arm (bicept) 11.5; down from 12
Total inches lost 4.5!!! I actually didn't expect this much change in 1 month so I measured myself twice then asked another woman at the Y to make sure I wasn't cheating. I really couldn't believe it!!! Such amazing results. I guess this answers any questions to anyone wondering whether or not to add weight lifting to their regime. I say ABSOLUTELY, and make sure it's heavy as all get out!
Started interval training on the treadmill with friends. It was so much fun, I hope they continue with me. For them it isn't about weight loss it's about starting our training for the Chicago Marathon. Our official 1st day of training isn't until Nov 1st but who could stand waiting....not us!
I lifted today but only 1/2 of my schedule due to my shoulder still being a little sore. It feels a ton better but I don't want to overdue it.
Speed work; 5 min warm up @ 3.5, 8 X 60 secs @ 8.5, 2 min recover between speed, 3 min cool down.
Weights at 3 sets of 12 and all in alternating sets of 2;
snatch grip deadlift @ 60 lbs
t-push up
bulgarian split squat w/ dumbbell overhead press 10lb dumbbells
underhand close grip lat pulldown 60 lbs
romanian deadlift w/ bent over row 40lb barbell
lowerbody russian twist (I still can't do this without hanging onto something next to me so I do this while I'm 1/2 in the squat rack).
Well all in all it has been a transformative month in mentally understanding I don't have to starve myself or cardio myself to death to get great results. My body is looking so strong now. I've become one of those people in the weight room that is constantly wanting to look at myself while lifting. The view is becoming more and more beautiful! I need to have my husband to take a picture of me now and then in March so I can have concrete proof of the difference. 5 more months of this, my body is going to be hard; I LOVE IT!!!
Current stats;
Weight, 152; down from 154
Waist, 30 inches; down from 30.5
Thigh 23.5; down from 24
Butt (widest part of me) 39; down from 40
Chest (accross nipples) 33; down from 34.5
Arm (bicept) 11.5; down from 12
Total inches lost 4.5!!! I actually didn't expect this much change in 1 month so I measured myself twice then asked another woman at the Y to make sure I wasn't cheating. I really couldn't believe it!!! Such amazing results. I guess this answers any questions to anyone wondering whether or not to add weight lifting to their regime. I say ABSOLUTELY, and make sure it's heavy as all get out!
Started interval training on the treadmill with friends. It was so much fun, I hope they continue with me. For them it isn't about weight loss it's about starting our training for the Chicago Marathon. Our official 1st day of training isn't until Nov 1st but who could stand waiting....not us!
I lifted today but only 1/2 of my schedule due to my shoulder still being a little sore. It feels a ton better but I don't want to overdue it.
Speed work; 5 min warm up @ 3.5, 8 X 60 secs @ 8.5, 2 min recover between speed, 3 min cool down.
Weights at 3 sets of 12 and all in alternating sets of 2;
snatch grip deadlift @ 60 lbs
t-push up
bulgarian split squat w/ dumbbell overhead press 10lb dumbbells
underhand close grip lat pulldown 60 lbs
romanian deadlift w/ bent over row 40lb barbell
lowerbody russian twist (I still can't do this without hanging onto something next to me so I do this while I'm 1/2 in the squat rack).
Well all in all it has been a transformative month in mentally understanding I don't have to starve myself or cardio myself to death to get great results. My body is looking so strong now. I've become one of those people in the weight room that is constantly wanting to look at myself while lifting. The view is becoming more and more beautiful! I need to have my husband to take a picture of me now and then in March so I can have concrete proof of the difference. 5 more months of this, my body is going to be hard; I LOVE IT!!!
mommamel
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I did run with my group and felt totally winded. I think it's the change in temperature. It has been unseasonably warm lately but this morning it was cold, brrrrr. I'm sure very soon 35 degrees will feel warm but not so much today.
Made it to the Y with the goal of finished my 1/2 finished weight work from yesterday and then swimming. I did the weights but realized I didn't bring my towel so I skipped swimming. I'm sure I could have asked for one but I really hate swimming so I didn't. That right there makes me feel like a loser! I regret that decision. I will be going to bed tonight knowing that I didn't do what I set out to do because my mind took over. My bloody mind is a naughty thing sometimes. I get the impression it wants me back to the lazy woman I once was.
Anyway, I took that and made it worse by eating shit food. I found the mini lemon cakes and ate 1 then ate another then I finished Walter's. See I still cannot be trusted to know where the treats in this house are. I don't know how I'm supposed to get through the Holiday's without gaining 10 lbs back. MENTAL MENTAL MENTAL!
Made it to the Y with the goal of finished my 1/2 finished weight work from yesterday and then swimming. I did the weights but realized I didn't bring my towel so I skipped swimming. I'm sure I could have asked for one but I really hate swimming so I didn't. That right there makes me feel like a loser! I regret that decision. I will be going to bed tonight knowing that I didn't do what I set out to do because my mind took over. My bloody mind is a naughty thing sometimes. I get the impression it wants me back to the lazy woman I once was.
Anyway, I took that and made it worse by eating shit food. I found the mini lemon cakes and ate 1 then ate another then I finished Walter's. See I still cannot be trusted to know where the treats in this house are. I don't know how I'm supposed to get through the Holiday's without gaining 10 lbs back. MENTAL MENTAL MENTAL!
mommamel
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So, I finished the book The Body Fat Solution and decided I derailed my weightloss success because I was listening to the people around me telling me "you are thin enough" and "you aren't going to keep losing weight are you". And because it has been so hard to finish this off to where I really wanted to be I just thought and acted on the premise that maybe I am not supposed to be that thin. Well, I don't think that anymore!!! I'm not yet even at 22% BMI based on an average of my weight to height ratio 23.11% and my measurements 29.94%. Yes, I do still work out like a crazed maniac but I have upped my calories to maintenance. Yes, I am losing inches and have lost 2 lbs last month but I know deep within me that I can do better than that. I'm not looking to starve myself and I do understand that I need to fuel my high weight lifting workouts but I can shave off a few hundred calories without having to try too hard and without compromising my building muscle goal.
So today I began anew. I lowered my calories from 2000-2100 down to 1600-1700. I had been doing a daily food log 4 days a week just to make sure I'm on track but I am now going back to doing it everyday again. I'm watching to make sure I eat good fats and make sure my lean protein is still high. It is definately going to be challenging but I really want to know what it feels like and looks like to be between 18-21% body fat. I can do this, I really really want this. Now is the time!!!
Today's workout; pilates and SBBC circuit training then swimming tonight hopefully but I have to take my mom to the dentist so hopefully I make it in time.
One day at a time, one meal at a time, one workout at a time!
So today I began anew. I lowered my calories from 2000-2100 down to 1600-1700. I had been doing a daily food log 4 days a week just to make sure I'm on track but I am now going back to doing it everyday again. I'm watching to make sure I eat good fats and make sure my lean protein is still high. It is definately going to be challenging but I really want to know what it feels like and looks like to be between 18-21% body fat. I can do this, I really really want this. Now is the time!!!
Today's workout; pilates and SBBC circuit training then swimming tonight hopefully but I have to take my mom to the dentist so hopefully I make it in time.
One day at a time, one meal at a time, one workout at a time!