My 30 Day Shred arrived in the mail today (along with my 3lb weights. I know 3lbs is nothing big, but I'll work my way up). And I could have made excuses to wait and start tomorrow or next week "it's a new week" or whatever. But no. I did it today. During my baby's nap (instead of working or showering or whatever).
This is a blog for fitness confessions so I'll confess:
I did the whole thing, but I modified, I wimped at parts. But at the end I also pushed myself. The cardio was challenging but more so was the weights. There's a LOT of upper body stuff in that work out and my upper body...well, it needs working out. So on the positive side there's a lot of room for improvement. I wasn't perfect but I feel good. Right after I finished I was exhausted, but just a few minutes later I felt exhilarated and excited to try again tomorrow.
I love the endorphin rush. Awesomeness.
Also it was so good to see you yesterday. Joe and I were talking about you on the way home. How you are so awesome and really have it all together in your life right now but not in an intimidating way, just in an inspiring way. You make me want to be better. Thanks for being my friend...for what, like 15 years now?
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Post-baby 30 day shred
Lets be serious, I thought I'd be able to work out much sooner after having a baby. But balancing work and my high maintenance little lady has proven difficult. At 7 months she STILL isn't sleeping through the night and I've decided to stop waiting for that to happen and just make time to work out.
I've basically already lost my baby weight (which is something to celebrate) but I really had some weight to shed before that. I don't really have a goal #, more a goal size. A size 10 is my realistic goal--last time I was a 10 I was really happy there. That's where I was in high school. It's a good size for me. A size 8, for my body shape (very hippy) would be a dream. In pounds, for me, that means I need to lose about 35 pounds. Yikes. But doable. At 1 or 2 pounds a week I could be there by spring.
Anyway The Plan
We're really lucky to have a nice gym in our clubhouse here at the apartment complex -- good weights and machines and literally I can see the workout room from my apartment, it's so close it's ridiculous. And it has cable TV, TV is a major help for me when working out. So I plan on going over there and doing some running (on the eliptical at first and then outside when it warms up) and some weights too as part of my regular routine.
But I felt like I needed something to kickstart me. Something fast but effective (time is a premium here). Something I could do even if my baby's nap is short.
I've heard rave reviews from multiple friends about Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. So I bought it on Amazon. It was $8.99 and after buying I got a promotional $5 credit for a video on demand rental so in the end it only cost me $3.99. NICE!
I also got some small hand weights since I hear you need them for the video (and my RS triceps need them too..cough cough...).
I'm going to take my measurements in addition to charting my weight before starting and I plan on doing the challenge of 30 days straight (though taking off Sundays). I hear it's a real challenge but the fact it's short helps you stay motivated to just push through and do it. And online I see that it produces results--good toning. And that's what matters to me more than pounds dropped--inches matter more. Who cares what I weigh if my clothes feel good and I feel less flabby.
Anyway it should arrive later this week. I'm excited to get started.
Any tips? I'm thinking to take it easy--level 1, lots of pre/post stretching, and drinking plenty of water. Anything else? I'll be back to post my fitness confessions...update you on how it goes.
See you tonight at the Braintrust party, it should be fun.
I've basically already lost my baby weight (which is something to celebrate) but I really had some weight to shed before that. I don't really have a goal #, more a goal size. A size 10 is my realistic goal--last time I was a 10 I was really happy there. That's where I was in high school. It's a good size for me. A size 8, for my body shape (very hippy) would be a dream. In pounds, for me, that means I need to lose about 35 pounds. Yikes. But doable. At 1 or 2 pounds a week I could be there by spring.
Anyway The Plan
We're really lucky to have a nice gym in our clubhouse here at the apartment complex -- good weights and machines and literally I can see the workout room from my apartment, it's so close it's ridiculous. And it has cable TV, TV is a major help for me when working out. So I plan on going over there and doing some running (on the eliptical at first and then outside when it warms up) and some weights too as part of my regular routine.
But I felt like I needed something to kickstart me. Something fast but effective (time is a premium here). Something I could do even if my baby's nap is short.
I've heard rave reviews from multiple friends about Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. So I bought it on Amazon. It was $8.99 and after buying I got a promotional $5 credit for a video on demand rental so in the end it only cost me $3.99. NICE!
I also got some small hand weights since I hear you need them for the video (and my RS triceps need them too..cough cough...).
I'm going to take my measurements in addition to charting my weight before starting and I plan on doing the challenge of 30 days straight (though taking off Sundays). I hear it's a real challenge but the fact it's short helps you stay motivated to just push through and do it. And online I see that it produces results--good toning. And that's what matters to me more than pounds dropped--inches matter more. Who cares what I weigh if my clothes feel good and I feel less flabby.
Anyway it should arrive later this week. I'm excited to get started.
Any tips? I'm thinking to take it easy--level 1, lots of pre/post stretching, and drinking plenty of water. Anything else? I'll be back to post my fitness confessions...update you on how it goes.
See you tonight at the Braintrust party, it should be fun.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Weight Loss Update
My weight loss goal for the year requires me to drop almost 15 lbs. This is hard since I'm already at a relatively stable weight. Still, I know dropping the 15 lbs. would get me to an actual healthy weight for my height and all that. So, The Plan:
1. Work out at least 5 days a week--preferably 6. Mix it up with cardio AND strength training.
Secret Weapon: Biggest Loser DVDs and Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred.
2. Continue with the "No Treats" diet and add lots of fruit and veggies at every meal
Secret Weapon: Shop for produce at least once a week so there is ALWAYS an option for a healthy snack.
3. No eating after dinner.
Secret Weapon: The knowledge that this actually works! And trying to avoid the kitchen area after dinner. Being super busy sort of helps.
4. Water. Water. Water.
Secret Weapon: Two water bottles. One is always chilling in the fridge while the other is almost constantly with me.
I weigh in every Thursday morning. Today noted a 0.4 lbs. drop from last week. Small, but its something. Here's hoping to lose the other 0.6 this week and be down a whole pound. How do those Biggest Loser people drop 18 lbs. in a week?! Sheesh...
1. Work out at least 5 days a week--preferably 6. Mix it up with cardio AND strength training.
Secret Weapon: Biggest Loser DVDs and Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred.
2. Continue with the "No Treats" diet and add lots of fruit and veggies at every meal
Secret Weapon: Shop for produce at least once a week so there is ALWAYS an option for a healthy snack.
3. No eating after dinner.
Secret Weapon: The knowledge that this actually works! And trying to avoid the kitchen area after dinner. Being super busy sort of helps.
4. Water. Water. Water.
Secret Weapon: Two water bottles. One is always chilling in the fridge while the other is almost constantly with me.
I weigh in every Thursday morning. Today noted a 0.4 lbs. drop from last week. Small, but its something. Here's hoping to lose the other 0.6 this week and be down a whole pound. How do those Biggest Loser people drop 18 lbs. in a week?! Sheesh...
Thursday, January 7, 2010
I needed to brag on something small
So remember how we never use this Blog anymore? You're pregnant. I'm busy. Blah blah blah.
But last night I was having one of those total "pat myself on the back!" moments with fitness/diet and I wanted to brag. And doing it on my own Blog--though not entirely out of the question--seems a little weird at the moment. Then I remembered we have THIS blog to brag, confess, etc. etc. So here's the thing:
My fitness goal for 2010 is making a better effort with my portion control. I've already been off treats/sugar for the school year and I want to do a better job with my diet still. And so I've been striving to eat only until I'm full and eating more vegetables than everything else. Last night I made casserole for dinner. It makes 6 servings. I ate one serving, a BIG serving of green peas (these may be my favorite vegetable...), and almost an entire bottle of water. And then? I STOPPED. Go me. It was tempting to eat another serving of casserole but really...I wasn't hungry anymore. I just knew it tasted good. BUT I STOPPED! Really--Go Me.
And on top of that, I cleaned up the dishes and went to my room so I wouldn't start scavenging for snacks I didn't need.
Celebrate each success, right?
But last night I was having one of those total "pat myself on the back!" moments with fitness/diet and I wanted to brag. And doing it on my own Blog--though not entirely out of the question--seems a little weird at the moment. Then I remembered we have THIS blog to brag, confess, etc. etc. So here's the thing:
My fitness goal for 2010 is making a better effort with my portion control. I've already been off treats/sugar for the school year and I want to do a better job with my diet still. And so I've been striving to eat only until I'm full and eating more vegetables than everything else. Last night I made casserole for dinner. It makes 6 servings. I ate one serving, a BIG serving of green peas (these may be my favorite vegetable...), and almost an entire bottle of water. And then? I STOPPED. Go me. It was tempting to eat another serving of casserole but really...I wasn't hungry anymore. I just knew it tasted good. BUT I STOPPED! Really--Go Me.
And on top of that, I cleaned up the dishes and went to my room so I wouldn't start scavenging for snacks I didn't need.
Celebrate each success, right?
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