Hi, all!
So, I didn't finish an entire week... but I did better. 4/5 Ha. We took a short vacation to see my grandmother, who I hadn't seen in eighteen years, so that is why the blog be late.
Monday Weigh-In: 150.2 (+0)
Tuesday
Warm-up: some stretches, because Mini-Sarge was up.
Squats: 25 | 26 | 30 (prisoner)
Push-ups: 8 | 9 | 9 (on knees, elbows in)
Lunges: 30 | 30 | 30
Dumbbell rows: 30 | 30 | 30 (5lb)
Plank: 70 sec | 70 sec | 70 sec
Jumping jacks: 60 | 60 | 60
Wednesday
30 minutes on elliptical on fatburn setting, average speed 5.3 MPH, 2.63 miles, 263.7 calories burned
Friday
Warm-up: 10 min 51 sec mile on elliptical on cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20 (prisoner)
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 6 (knees, elbows in)
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 15 | 15 | 15 (10lb)
Plank: 65 sec | 65 sec | 65 sec
Jumping jacks: 30 | 30 | 30
Saturday
30 minutes on elliptical on interval setting, average speed 4.5 MPH, 2.43 miles, 217.9 calories burned
Monday: 1 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1/2 cup ham and cheese hashbrown casserole, 4 silver dollar sized sausage patties, banana, 7 sweet potato fries, 4 chicken nuggets, 2 large bowls homemade chicken noodle soup, few grapes, 96+ ounces of water
Tuesday: 1 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1/2 cup hashbrown cass, banana, 1.5 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 2 cups mixed veggies, Chick-fil-A nuggets and fries with a Dr. Pepper, 20 oz Sprite, chicken Florentine w/ fettuccine noodles, 96+ ounces water, caramel popcorn
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1/2 cup hashbrown cass, popcorn, 2 cup sweet potatoes, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, more popcorn, banana, a banana muffin, 5 Ritz crackers, green tea, chicken florentine, glass cranberry/apple juice, gallon of water
Thursday: 1 coffee, 2 eggs, ramen, 2/3 lowfat yogurt, granola bar, handful popcorn, taco salad, 2 apple slices, 96 ounces of water
Friday: 3/4 cup coffee, 2 serving oatmeal, string cheese, 2 cup homemade veggie stirfry with egg, bite of chocolate bar, popcorn, blackbean burrito, a few carrots, few M&M, 1 cup chicken florentine, 96 ounce water
And now... to bed!
Until next time. :)
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
NF Week Three
I didn't manage to complete a whole week, yet again. Can't wait for things to settle down.
Monday Weigh-In: 150.2 (-0.6 lb)
Still doing push-ups on my knees with elbows in, and still using 5 lb weights. However, did change my squats to the prisoner hold, instead of holding my arms out in front.
Monday
Warm-up: 10 min 31 second mile on elliptical on cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 28 | 28 | 28
Dumbbell rows: 30 | 30 | 30
Plank: 60 sec | 62 sec | 65 sec
Jumping jacks: 50 | 55 | 55
Tuesday
Elliptical for 30 minutes on fatburn setting, average speed 5.6 MPH, 2.81 miles, 276.0 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10 min 7 sec mile on elliptical on hill setting
Squats: 22 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 6 | 10 | 8
Lunges: 30 | 30 | 30
Dumbbell rows: 30 | 30 | 30
Plank: 60 sec | 62 sec | 90 sec
Jumping jacks: 50 | 55 | 60
Thursday
Nada. I donated blood, and was told no exercise for 24 hours. And, was too lazy to get up early to do it. >.>
Friday
Got ready to work out, and Sarge and his buddy showed up. I'd work out in front of Sarge, but not his friend. One day, we won't have such a small house, and this won't be an issue.
Monday: 2 coffee, 2 pieces spinach quiche, 3/4 banana, a few pretzels, 1/4 banana, 1 1/2 grilled chicken breast, 1 cup Spanish rice, 1 cup broc/caul/carrots, 64 ounces of water, glass of milk
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 1 quiche, small sweet potato with butter and cinnamon, apple slice, 1/4 banana, 1 chicken nugget, 2 fried eggs with salsa, 6 cookies (>.>), a few whole wheat Ritz crackers, grilled chicken breast, 1 1/4 cup steamed veggies, 2 cups Spanish rice, 64+ ounces of water
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 4 fried eggs with salsa, banana, glass milk, small sweet potato, bag of popcorn, cup of raw carrots, 7 cookies (>.> I know...), 1 piece of chocolate, 2 cups spaghetti, 3/4 cup mixed veggies, 96 ounces of water, bowl ice cream
Thursday: 3 coffee, 3 scrambled eggs with diced ham, cranberry juice, small chicken taco, small bowl chili, 3/4 cup hashbrown casserole, slice of some apple dessert that was baked and delicious, small brownie, small bag pretzels, 2 cups hashbrown casserole, 2 cups macaroni and cheese, 96+ ounce of water, banana
Friday: 1.5 coffee, 1/5 banana, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, 3 fried eggs with salsa, string cheese, small sweet potato, tablespoon peanut butter, chips and salsa, 3 cookies, large plate of spaghetti, house salad, 2 pieces of garlic toast, small glass wine, 64 ounces of water
The cookies are gone. >.> That's a good thing. I need to get some healthier snacks. I just could not get satisfied this week. Was crazy. Anywho, going to try to complete a whole week this week! Wish me luck, haha.
Until next time! <3
Monday Weigh-In: 150.2 (-0.6 lb)
Still doing push-ups on my knees with elbows in, and still using 5 lb weights. However, did change my squats to the prisoner hold, instead of holding my arms out in front.
Monday
Warm-up: 10 min 31 second mile on elliptical on cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 28 | 28 | 28
Dumbbell rows: 30 | 30 | 30
Plank: 60 sec | 62 sec | 65 sec
Jumping jacks: 50 | 55 | 55
Tuesday
Elliptical for 30 minutes on fatburn setting, average speed 5.6 MPH, 2.81 miles, 276.0 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10 min 7 sec mile on elliptical on hill setting
Squats: 22 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 6 | 10 | 8
Lunges: 30 | 30 | 30
Dumbbell rows: 30 | 30 | 30
Plank: 60 sec | 62 sec | 90 sec
Jumping jacks: 50 | 55 | 60
Thursday
Nada. I donated blood, and was told no exercise for 24 hours. And, was too lazy to get up early to do it. >.>
Friday
Got ready to work out, and Sarge and his buddy showed up. I'd work out in front of Sarge, but not his friend. One day, we won't have such a small house, and this won't be an issue.
Monday: 2 coffee, 2 pieces spinach quiche, 3/4 banana, a few pretzels, 1/4 banana, 1 1/2 grilled chicken breast, 1 cup Spanish rice, 1 cup broc/caul/carrots, 64 ounces of water, glass of milk
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 1 quiche, small sweet potato with butter and cinnamon, apple slice, 1/4 banana, 1 chicken nugget, 2 fried eggs with salsa, 6 cookies (>.>), a few whole wheat Ritz crackers, grilled chicken breast, 1 1/4 cup steamed veggies, 2 cups Spanish rice, 64+ ounces of water
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 4 fried eggs with salsa, banana, glass milk, small sweet potato, bag of popcorn, cup of raw carrots, 7 cookies (>.> I know...), 1 piece of chocolate, 2 cups spaghetti, 3/4 cup mixed veggies, 96 ounces of water, bowl ice cream
Thursday: 3 coffee, 3 scrambled eggs with diced ham, cranberry juice, small chicken taco, small bowl chili, 3/4 cup hashbrown casserole, slice of some apple dessert that was baked and delicious, small brownie, small bag pretzels, 2 cups hashbrown casserole, 2 cups macaroni and cheese, 96+ ounce of water, banana
Friday: 1.5 coffee, 1/5 banana, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, 3 fried eggs with salsa, string cheese, small sweet potato, tablespoon peanut butter, chips and salsa, 3 cookies, large plate of spaghetti, house salad, 2 pieces of garlic toast, small glass wine, 64 ounces of water
The cookies are gone. >.> That's a good thing. I need to get some healthier snacks. I just could not get satisfied this week. Was crazy. Anywho, going to try to complete a whole week this week! Wish me luck, haha.
Until next time! <3
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Are We Serious?
A break from the workout numbers today. I feel the need to vent. And doing so on Facebook is only going to do two things. 1) Piss off half my friend's list, and 2) Make me even more annoyed. So Blogger it is! And those that can find it, can read it, and argue with me on here. The list is much shorter, so there won't be so many people to fight off.
So by now, we are all aware of the horrible shooting in Connecticut yesterday morning (were you also aware that in China yesterday, some crazy wielding a knife attacked 22 children and an elderly woman?). There are two things, in particular, going around on Facebook today that are just pissing me off to no end. The first, gun control, either pro or against. And the second, some form of bad things happen in schools because God isn't allowed in schools.
I cannot believe that so many people are using this to push their agenda. It's been a fsking DAY, people. How freaking callous can you be? Let these poor families mourn before you start spewing from the mouth. Just have some freaking respect.
Let's start with the guns. You cannot take away people's rights to own a gun. Making them illegal isn't going to stop the bad guys from getting guns. And what you'll have, is a bunch of unarmed citizens who can't protect themselves if the event arises. I'm not saying every Joe Smith should be able to get an automatic weapon (and from what little I've investigated, the rules on getting those weapons are pretty strict--though, I haven't done enough research to say with certainty that I believe that 100%. And the last thing I need right now is someone in a black suit knocking on my door because I was Googling about getting automatic weapons). I mean, think about it. Drugs are illegal. Does that stop people? Law abiding citizens, yes. But the people that don't care? Hell no. People need to be careful with their firearms. Take precautions. Lock them up. But, the government doesn't need to take them away from them. And arming teachers? A little extreme.
Next, the God in school thing. This one... I just don't even know where to start. How does this even make sense, in this particular circumstance? It seems like an entirely different argument completely. Allowing God in school won't stop these things. Better security measures will prevent these tragedies. No visitors outside the office. Metal detectors at the doors. Let's take some of the budget and secure our schools! Our children shouldn't be afraid to go to school. Our parents shouldn't be afraid to send them.
And, before I get any hate, I am not Christian, but I have no problem with allowing God in schools--to an extent. Pledge of Allegiance? Cool with me. Allowing a moment for silent prayer? Fine with me (if your kid doesn't pray, they can just be respectful and stay silent for a few moments). Allowing kids to carry their Bible with them (or whatever holy book they may have)? Absolutely! Allowing for pre and after school prayer groups/Bible study? Go for it! The only problem I have with it, and it's not for the reason you might think, is teaching it in class. I don't think a religious class in a high school setting is a big deal, because high schoolers aren't going to be influenced as easily. I wouldn't want someone teaching something like that to my elementary student. I feel like that is my job, as the parent. And then you run into being fair. I know from experience, that there has to be so many students signing up for a class to happen (which is why I got suckered in AP Calculus my senior year). So, if there are only 4 or 5 Jewish kids, they won't have enough to offer the class. Whereas, you know there will be enough Christian students. So, there would have to be something more like a World Religion class, where they just learn about the different religions of the world. Honestly, this idea I like. Knowledge leads to less ignorance, and that is always a good thing.
Anyway.
I know I just went and threw my opinions out there, after bitching that others were. I'm not doing so in the same fashion, though. I have no agenda. I am just, utterly heartbroken for all those families. No one should be planning their babies funeral this close to Christmas, especially because of an event like this.
And for the love of all that is good, can we please, PLEASE focus on the victims. Don't immortalize this piece of scum that took their lives. Mr. Morgan Freeman said it best:
"You want to know why. This may sound cynical, but here's why.
It's because of the way the media reports it. Flip on the news and watch how we treat the Batman theater shooter and the Oregon mall shooter like celebrities. Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris are household names, but do you know the name of a single victim of Columbine? Distur
(Update: Haha, internet. You got me. Above quote is not by Mr. Freeman, but that doesn't change the truth I feel is behind it.)
So by now, we are all aware of the horrible shooting in Connecticut yesterday morning (were you also aware that in China yesterday, some crazy wielding a knife attacked 22 children and an elderly woman?). There are two things, in particular, going around on Facebook today that are just pissing me off to no end. The first, gun control, either pro or against. And the second, some form of bad things happen in schools because God isn't allowed in schools.
I cannot believe that so many people are using this to push their agenda. It's been a fsking DAY, people. How freaking callous can you be? Let these poor families mourn before you start spewing from the mouth. Just have some freaking respect.
Let's start with the guns. You cannot take away people's rights to own a gun. Making them illegal isn't going to stop the bad guys from getting guns. And what you'll have, is a bunch of unarmed citizens who can't protect themselves if the event arises. I'm not saying every Joe Smith should be able to get an automatic weapon (and from what little I've investigated, the rules on getting those weapons are pretty strict--though, I haven't done enough research to say with certainty that I believe that 100%. And the last thing I need right now is someone in a black suit knocking on my door because I was Googling about getting automatic weapons). I mean, think about it. Drugs are illegal. Does that stop people? Law abiding citizens, yes. But the people that don't care? Hell no. People need to be careful with their firearms. Take precautions. Lock them up. But, the government doesn't need to take them away from them. And arming teachers? A little extreme.
Next, the God in school thing. This one... I just don't even know where to start. How does this even make sense, in this particular circumstance? It seems like an entirely different argument completely. Allowing God in school won't stop these things. Better security measures will prevent these tragedies. No visitors outside the office. Metal detectors at the doors. Let's take some of the budget and secure our schools! Our children shouldn't be afraid to go to school. Our parents shouldn't be afraid to send them.
And, before I get any hate, I am not Christian, but I have no problem with allowing God in schools--to an extent. Pledge of Allegiance? Cool with me. Allowing a moment for silent prayer? Fine with me (if your kid doesn't pray, they can just be respectful and stay silent for a few moments). Allowing kids to carry their Bible with them (or whatever holy book they may have)? Absolutely! Allowing for pre and after school prayer groups/Bible study? Go for it! The only problem I have with it, and it's not for the reason you might think, is teaching it in class. I don't think a religious class in a high school setting is a big deal, because high schoolers aren't going to be influenced as easily. I wouldn't want someone teaching something like that to my elementary student. I feel like that is my job, as the parent. And then you run into being fair. I know from experience, that there has to be so many students signing up for a class to happen (which is why I got suckered in AP Calculus my senior year). So, if there are only 4 or 5 Jewish kids, they won't have enough to offer the class. Whereas, you know there will be enough Christian students. So, there would have to be something more like a World Religion class, where they just learn about the different religions of the world. Honestly, this idea I like. Knowledge leads to less ignorance, and that is always a good thing.
Anyway.
I know I just went and threw my opinions out there, after bitching that others were. I'm not doing so in the same fashion, though. I have no agenda. I am just, utterly heartbroken for all those families. No one should be planning their babies funeral this close to Christmas, especially because of an event like this.
And for the love of all that is good, can we please, PLEASE focus on the victims. Don't immortalize this piece of scum that took their lives. Mr. Morgan Freeman said it best:
"You want to know why. This may sound cynical, but here's why.
It's because of the way the media reports it. Flip on the news and watch how we treat the Batman theater shooter and the Oregon mall shooter like celebrities. Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris are household names, but do you know the name of a single victim of Columbine? Distur
bed people who would otherwise just off themselves in their basements see the news and want to top it by doing something worse, and going out in a memorable way. Why a grade school? Why children? Because he'll be remembered as a horrible monster, instead of a sad nobody.
CNN's article says that if the body count "holds up", this will rank as the second deadliest shooting behind Virginia Tech, as if statistics somehow make one shooting worse than another. Then they post a video interview of third-graders for all the details of what they saw and heard while the shootings were happening. Fox News has plastered the killer's face on all their reports for hours. Any articles or news stories yet that focus on the victims and ignore the killer's identity? None that I've seen yet. Because they don't sell. So congratulations, sensationalist media, you've just lit the fire for someone to top this and knock off a day care center or a maternity ward next.
You can help by forgetting you ever read this man's name, and remembering the name of at least one victim. You can help by donating to mental health research instead of pointing to gun control as the problem."
CNN's article says that if the body count "holds up", this will rank as the second deadliest shooting behind Virginia Tech, as if statistics somehow make one shooting worse than another. Then they post a video interview of third-graders for all the details of what they saw and heard while the shootings were happening. Fox News has plastered the killer's face on all their reports for hours. Any articles or news stories yet that focus on the victims and ignore the killer's identity? None that I've seen yet. Because they don't sell. So congratulations, sensationalist media, you've just lit the fire for someone to top this and knock off a day care center or a maternity ward next.
You can help by forgetting you ever read this man's name, and remembering the name of at least one victim. You can help by donating to mental health research instead of pointing to gun control as the problem."
(Update: Haha, internet. You got me. Above quote is not by Mr. Freeman, but that doesn't change the truth I feel is behind it.)
Monday, December 10, 2012
NF Week Two
Hola! Just going to jump into it today. Don't have much to say. I aaaalmost did a regular push-up today, ha, but that's about it.
Monday Weigh-In: 150.8 (-2.0lb)
Still doing push-ups on my knees with my elbows in, and working with 5 lb weights
Monday
Warm-up: 10 min 8 sec mile on elliptical on interval setting
Squats: 25 | 25 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 25 | 26 | 26
Dumbbell Rows: 26 | 26 | 27
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jacks: 45 | 45 | 45
Tuesday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on hill setting, avg. speed 5.3 mph, 2.65 miles, 225.9 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10 min 6 sec mile on elliptical on interval setting
Squats: 26 | 26 | 26
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 26 | 26 | 26
Dumbbell Rows: 26 | 26 | 26
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 65 sec
Jumping Jacks: 50 | 50 | 60
Thursday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on fatburn setting, avg. speed 5.7 mph, 2.83 miles, 277.2 calories burned
Friday
Took the day off, because I felt like crap. >.> Mini-Sarge didn't take a nap this day anyway, so working it in, would have been difficult even if I had mustered the strength.
Totally did not follow the "diet" this week. We had soooo much food left over from the Christmas party the previous Saturday. Should have thrown it out.. oh well.
Monday: 3 coffee, 2 fried eggs, slice ham, some mandarin oranges, 2 stuffed manicotti (beef and spinach), banana, a pumpkin pie tart, handful of Sunchips, a mini Reeses cup, 3 stuffed manicotti, a slice of chocolate Oreo pie (someone left this at the party on Saturday, and it came home with us... >.>), 96+ ounces of water, a glass of wine
Tuesday: 3 coffee, 4 fried eggs, 2 cups smashed potatoes w/ cheese and sour cream with a slice of ham diced up, piece choc pie, some tortilla chips, 3 stuffed manicotti, 96+ ounces of water
Wednesday: 1/2 Diet Coke can, 2 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 stuffed manicotti w/ cheese, 1 mini Reeses, 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes with adobe pepper, 2 1/2 cups smashed potatoes with ham/cheese/sour cream, 96+ ounce of water, 2 slices of egg nog bread, 1/2 glass milk
Thursday: 3 coffee, 1 piece spinach&ham quiche, banana, pancake, 1 cup macaroni and cheese, 2 Hershey's kisses, 1 black bean burrito, 1/2 lowfat yogurt, 96+ ounce of water, a few tortilla chips
Friday: 3 coffee, 2 quiche, banana, 2 pieces chocolate, 6 chicken nuggets, a few pretzels, a few tortilla chips, small taco salad, glass wine, 64+ ounces of water
Monday Weigh-In: 150.8 (-2.0lb)
Still doing push-ups on my knees with my elbows in, and working with 5 lb weights
Monday
Warm-up: 10 min 8 sec mile on elliptical on interval setting
Squats: 25 | 25 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 25 | 26 | 26
Dumbbell Rows: 26 | 26 | 27
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jacks: 45 | 45 | 45
Tuesday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on hill setting, avg. speed 5.3 mph, 2.65 miles, 225.9 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10 min 6 sec mile on elliptical on interval setting
Squats: 26 | 26 | 26
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 26 | 26 | 26
Dumbbell Rows: 26 | 26 | 26
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 65 sec
Jumping Jacks: 50 | 50 | 60
Thursday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on fatburn setting, avg. speed 5.7 mph, 2.83 miles, 277.2 calories burned
Friday
Took the day off, because I felt like crap. >.> Mini-Sarge didn't take a nap this day anyway, so working it in, would have been difficult even if I had mustered the strength.
Totally did not follow the "diet" this week. We had soooo much food left over from the Christmas party the previous Saturday. Should have thrown it out.. oh well.
Monday: 3 coffee, 2 fried eggs, slice ham, some mandarin oranges, 2 stuffed manicotti (beef and spinach), banana, a pumpkin pie tart, handful of Sunchips, a mini Reeses cup, 3 stuffed manicotti, a slice of chocolate Oreo pie (someone left this at the party on Saturday, and it came home with us... >.>), 96+ ounces of water, a glass of wine
Tuesday: 3 coffee, 4 fried eggs, 2 cups smashed potatoes w/ cheese and sour cream with a slice of ham diced up, piece choc pie, some tortilla chips, 3 stuffed manicotti, 96+ ounces of water
Wednesday: 1/2 Diet Coke can, 2 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 stuffed manicotti w/ cheese, 1 mini Reeses, 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes with adobe pepper, 2 1/2 cups smashed potatoes with ham/cheese/sour cream, 96+ ounce of water, 2 slices of egg nog bread, 1/2 glass milk
Thursday: 3 coffee, 1 piece spinach&ham quiche, banana, pancake, 1 cup macaroni and cheese, 2 Hershey's kisses, 1 black bean burrito, 1/2 lowfat yogurt, 96+ ounce of water, a few tortilla chips
Friday: 3 coffee, 2 quiche, banana, 2 pieces chocolate, 6 chicken nuggets, a few pretzels, a few tortilla chips, small taco salad, glass wine, 64+ ounces of water
Sunday, December 2, 2012
NF Week One
Hi! /wave
So, I completed week one of the new strategy. I even remembered to take measurements this time, so, I'll have something else to look and compare other than what the scale says.
I found that everything except push-ups on the planned workout were relatively easy. So, some I added reps to it. The push-ups still kick my ass, but I'll work up to it. I told Sarge tonight that my goal is to be able to do a pull-up. He says, "Just one? *laugh*" "Well, yeah." XD
Okay, so the workout is supposed to be 20 body weight squats, 10 push-ups, 20 walking lunges, 10 dumbbell rows, a 15 second plank, and 30 jumping jacks. Three times. No stopping between movements, and just long enough to get a drink of water between circuits. Each time, you're supposed to try to do just one more. Supposed to be about getting stronger.
My push-ups as of now are on my knees. >.> And starting Wednesday, I took Sarge's advice and kept my elbows in (a bit harder. Go ahead. Try it.). I'm also only using 5 lb weights for my dumbbell rows. I need to get a heavier set. For now, this will do. Because they are so light, I doubled the reps.
Monday Weigh-In: 152.8
Monday
Warm-up: 10min 17 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 20 | 20 | 20
Plank: 30 sec | 33 sec | 40 sec
Jumping jacks: 30 | 30 | 30
Tuesday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on interval setting, avg. speed 5.7 mph, 2.83 miles, 239.2 cal burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10min 53 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 21 | 21 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 9 | 9
Lunges: 21 | 22 | 22
Dumbbell rows: 21 | 25 | 25
Plank: 35 sec | 40 sec | 40 sec
Jumping jacks: 40 | 40 | 40
Thursday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on strength setting, avg. speed 5.1 mph, 2.54 miles, 234.2 cal burned
Friday
Warm-up: 10min 46 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 22 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 3 | 6 | 7
Lunges: 22 | 22 | 25
Dumbbell rows: 25 | 26 | 26
Plank: 40 sec | 41 sec | 60 sec
Jumping jacks: 40 | 45 | 50
I tried a lot harder to watch my food. Not so much how much I'm eating, but what. I think I've got a handle on the crazy snacking. Now, trying to shift to better choices. We did have Thanksgiving leftovers this week... >.> This will be easier after the holidays.
Monday: 2 coffee, banana, 5 pretzels, some turkey, 1.5 cup stuffing, apple slice, banana, some grapes, 1 cookie, grilled cheese on whole wheat, 1.5 cup stuffing, gallon of water, bowl ice cream
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 3 fried eggs, apple, small salad with turkey and dried cranberries, a few more pieces of turkey for a snack, an apple, a slice of roast beef, 2 cups of roast veggies (onion, carrots, potatoes), 3/4 cup steamed cauliflower, a large piece of pumpkin pie with whipped cream, 96+ oz water
Wednesday: 3.5 coffee, 3 fried eggs with tabasco, small banana, 1/2 lowfat yogurt, piece of quiche, 1 cup broccoli/cauliflower/carrot with cheese, some turkey, roast beef sandwich with peppers/onions and cheese, 1.5 cups roast veggies, a tablespoon of peanut butter, 96+ oz water
Thursday: 3 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 slices pumpkin bread, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, 1 cup steamed cauliflower with cheese, a raisin bagel with cream cheese, a roast beef sandwich, 1 cup roast veggies, a few pretzels sticks, a glass of wine, 96+ oz water
Friday: 3 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 slices pumpkin bread, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, bowl of roast beef, slice pumpkin pie, roast beef sandwich, 2 cups broc/caul/carrots with cheese, 96+ oz water, slice of pie
Sooo... minus the pie... not terrible. We have junk left over from the Christmas party we had on Saturday, though. I don't know why people bring sweets and then don't take them home. -_- I'd throw it in the trash, but I'd feel bad. Something about wasting food just doesn't work with me. Oh well. Will just have to work a bit harder this week, I suppose. :)
Anywho, shall see how this goes. I guess after a few weeks, I'll be able to fully recommend it or not. The work out is really no joke. And, it's nice and planned out for those who aren't sure where to start. They have a really nice forum there to help you, too. (Alright, off my promoting soap box!)
Until next week!
<3
So, I completed week one of the new strategy. I even remembered to take measurements this time, so, I'll have something else to look and compare other than what the scale says.
I found that everything except push-ups on the planned workout were relatively easy. So, some I added reps to it. The push-ups still kick my ass, but I'll work up to it. I told Sarge tonight that my goal is to be able to do a pull-up. He says, "Just one? *laugh*" "Well, yeah." XD
Okay, so the workout is supposed to be 20 body weight squats, 10 push-ups, 20 walking lunges, 10 dumbbell rows, a 15 second plank, and 30 jumping jacks. Three times. No stopping between movements, and just long enough to get a drink of water between circuits. Each time, you're supposed to try to do just one more. Supposed to be about getting stronger.
My push-ups as of now are on my knees. >.> And starting Wednesday, I took Sarge's advice and kept my elbows in (a bit harder. Go ahead. Try it.). I'm also only using 5 lb weights for my dumbbell rows. I need to get a heavier set. For now, this will do. Because they are so light, I doubled the reps.
Monday Weigh-In: 152.8
Monday
Warm-up: 10min 17 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 20 | 20 | 20
Plank: 30 sec | 33 sec | 40 sec
Jumping jacks: 30 | 30 | 30
Tuesday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on interval setting, avg. speed 5.7 mph, 2.83 miles, 239.2 cal burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10min 53 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 21 | 21 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 9 | 9
Lunges: 21 | 22 | 22
Dumbbell rows: 21 | 25 | 25
Plank: 35 sec | 40 sec | 40 sec
Jumping jacks: 40 | 40 | 40
Thursday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on strength setting, avg. speed 5.1 mph, 2.54 miles, 234.2 cal burned
Friday
Warm-up: 10min 46 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 22 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 3 | 6 | 7
Lunges: 22 | 22 | 25
Dumbbell rows: 25 | 26 | 26
Plank: 40 sec | 41 sec | 60 sec
Jumping jacks: 40 | 45 | 50
I tried a lot harder to watch my food. Not so much how much I'm eating, but what. I think I've got a handle on the crazy snacking. Now, trying to shift to better choices. We did have Thanksgiving leftovers this week... >.> This will be easier after the holidays.
Monday: 2 coffee, banana, 5 pretzels, some turkey, 1.5 cup stuffing, apple slice, banana, some grapes, 1 cookie, grilled cheese on whole wheat, 1.5 cup stuffing, gallon of water, bowl ice cream
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 3 fried eggs, apple, small salad with turkey and dried cranberries, a few more pieces of turkey for a snack, an apple, a slice of roast beef, 2 cups of roast veggies (onion, carrots, potatoes), 3/4 cup steamed cauliflower, a large piece of pumpkin pie with whipped cream, 96+ oz water
Wednesday: 3.5 coffee, 3 fried eggs with tabasco, small banana, 1/2 lowfat yogurt, piece of quiche, 1 cup broccoli/cauliflower/carrot with cheese, some turkey, roast beef sandwich with peppers/onions and cheese, 1.5 cups roast veggies, a tablespoon of peanut butter, 96+ oz water
Thursday: 3 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 slices pumpkin bread, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, 1 cup steamed cauliflower with cheese, a raisin bagel with cream cheese, a roast beef sandwich, 1 cup roast veggies, a few pretzels sticks, a glass of wine, 96+ oz water
Friday: 3 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 slices pumpkin bread, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, bowl of roast beef, slice pumpkin pie, roast beef sandwich, 2 cups broc/caul/carrots with cheese, 96+ oz water, slice of pie
Sooo... minus the pie... not terrible. We have junk left over from the Christmas party we had on Saturday, though. I don't know why people bring sweets and then don't take them home. -_- I'd throw it in the trash, but I'd feel bad. Something about wasting food just doesn't work with me. Oh well. Will just have to work a bit harder this week, I suppose. :)
Anywho, shall see how this goes. I guess after a few weeks, I'll be able to fully recommend it or not. The work out is really no joke. And, it's nice and planned out for those who aren't sure where to start. They have a really nice forum there to help you, too. (Alright, off my promoting soap box!)
Until next week!
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