Every Friday I feel like a have an extra source of energy to get through the day, but in the gym - not so much. I discussed this with another gym-goer this morning about how we are proud of just showing up...and tend to slack on intensity on Fridays. Example - 30 min biking = barely 8miles when it was 10 on Monday. I can chalk it up to Fridays or being sore from the first week back - pick your poison! :-)
Quick ab thing I did complete this morning (really hurts, I mean works)
- Move: Bicycle (lying down, opposite knee to elbow, alternate)
- Timing: 5 slow to each side (count 1-2-3, switch, 1-2-3, etc)
THEN 10 fast to each side
- Repeat that 3-4 times OUCH :-D
Let me know if you love it! haha
This weekend I am off to ski - a removable booty holds your foot in place similar to that of a ski boot right? ;-) I'll find out while hitting the slopes Saturday and Sunday. I hope to get in at least half days of skiing to count that as workouts, but the highs for Sat & Sun are 14 and 21 respectively. (AHHHH) For someone from ATL, that's CRAZY! Packing a huge suitcase of lots layers!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Say NO to calorie counting, say YES to being aware :-)
Dr appointment verdict: 2 more weeks of booty (as need be) - move up to Elliptical in 10 days and treadmill light walking after that. I'm beginning to think this doctor doesn't realize what I'm already doing (HARD cycling for 30-60 min, weights including legs...) :-) He wants to see me again in two weeks but I might cancel b/c it hasn't hurt since Dec 22nd!
Today - fell off the bandwagon. I completely reset the morning alarm and assured myself I'd work out in the evening. I HATE the huge crowds in the evening, but I actually showed up?!?! I got an hour in on the bike before dirty looks from the gym staff and didn't find space to do abs (darn ;-D).
Tip of the day:
Try runner's world training calendar!
I have the basic account (pros and cons in a second). This is a great calendar to track each type of exercise completed, duration, calories, heart rate levels, etc. You can import from most tracking devices (haven't figured that out yet).
The part I'm excited about is the meal tracker. I AVOID calorie counting but I was shocked to add up what I was eating. They have all the USDA and consumer report data for quick reference to generic product name brands making the process really easy. Just knowing what my standard intake equates to calorie wise will help me keep myself in check.
Pros - great way to track calories in and out
Cons - no way to post future workouts (on the basic account level)
This is an issue when I'm trying to remember what is required for the upcoming event's (tri, marathon, etc) training program...
Let me know what y'all think of the program or if you have one you like better!
Today - fell off the bandwagon. I completely reset the morning alarm and assured myself I'd work out in the evening. I HATE the huge crowds in the evening, but I actually showed up?!?! I got an hour in on the bike before dirty looks from the gym staff and didn't find space to do abs (darn ;-D).
Tip of the day:
Try runner's world training calendar!
I have the basic account (pros and cons in a second). This is a great calendar to track each type of exercise completed, duration, calories, heart rate levels, etc. You can import from most tracking devices (haven't figured that out yet).
The part I'm excited about is the meal tracker. I AVOID calorie counting but I was shocked to add up what I was eating. They have all the USDA and consumer report data for quick reference to generic product name brands making the process really easy. Just knowing what my standard intake equates to calorie wise will help me keep myself in check.
Pros - great way to track calories in and out
Cons - no way to post future workouts (on the basic account level)
This is an issue when I'm trying to remember what is required for the upcoming event's (tri, marathon, etc) training program...
Let me know what y'all think of the program or if you have one you like better!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Starting the blog guilt factor worked!
Literally the first thought when I wanted to hit snooze at 5:05 - oh no, what would I write about....remembering to floss? :-)
Got to the gym late b/c did not budget in time to scrap windows (boo cold weather). Great workout of bike, arm & leg machines, abs...but my heartrate was about 150 the whole time. It was like my body never got comfy or warmed up so more in "shock" the entire time??
GOAL: I should warm up (another one of those good things I never enact).
10:15 Dr appointment to learn if I have to (1) get a real cast, (2) stay w/ the removable case, (3) RUN!! :-) Can you tell the option I want?? I am JEALOUS of those I watch struggling on the treadmill...the good ole days!
Got to the gym late b/c did not budget in time to scrap windows (boo cold weather). Great workout of bike, arm & leg machines, abs...but my heartrate was about 150 the whole time. It was like my body never got comfy or warmed up so more in "shock" the entire time??
GOAL: I should warm up (another one of those good things I never enact).
10:15 Dr appointment to learn if I have to (1) get a real cast, (2) stay w/ the removable case, (3) RUN!! :-) Can you tell the option I want?? I am JEALOUS of those I watch struggling on the treadmill...the good ole days!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
10 lb kick in the booty!
Oh goodness. I've never had to hate the scale at the doctors office before - before this past Wednesday!
Background: I hurt my foot running in the JAX bank 1/2 marathon (after slacking off the three weeks before). This was also after the ATL thanksgiving 1/2 marathon (the reason I used to take the time off). Oh silly me not wanting to give up sub-2 hr. Walking hurt just the next day - I took 4 weeks before the doctors appointment.
Wednesday - Foot doctor: traditional weighing in displayed 162 ??? wtf... I weight 172 at my "heaviest" while at 8% fat for GaTech track & field. So being 7 lbs over my average = ugh...can this be blaimed on a month away from running? (umm, no Ms self-denial)
Monday: first trip to the gym w/ a bum foot (walking, removeable booty) and weighed in at 165?? SO the journey begins to put into motion everything I know to be great, but just don't "want" to do...come along for the struggles....It's going to be tough to not use the excuses we all know and love but one day at a time & a blog to keep me more honest than on my own!
Goals: new exercise every week, increase sleep (helps w/ wt loss), reduce sugar intake from whatever I want (ugh), and lil motivational kick in the booty for whomever decides to keep in touch! :-) Step 1: gym in the AM (5:30....)
Background: I hurt my foot running in the JAX bank 1/2 marathon (after slacking off the three weeks before). This was also after the ATL thanksgiving 1/2 marathon (the reason I used to take the time off). Oh silly me not wanting to give up sub-2 hr. Walking hurt just the next day - I took 4 weeks before the doctors appointment.
Wednesday - Foot doctor: traditional weighing in displayed 162 ??? wtf... I weight 172 at my "heaviest" while at 8% fat for GaTech track & field. So being 7 lbs over my average = ugh...can this be blaimed on a month away from running? (umm, no Ms self-denial)
Monday: first trip to the gym w/ a bum foot (walking, removeable booty) and weighed in at 165?? SO the journey begins to put into motion everything I know to be great, but just don't "want" to do...come along for the struggles....It's going to be tough to not use the excuses we all know and love but one day at a time & a blog to keep me more honest than on my own!
Goals: new exercise every week, increase sleep (helps w/ wt loss), reduce sugar intake from whatever I want (ugh), and lil motivational kick in the booty for whomever decides to keep in touch! :-) Step 1: gym in the AM (5:30....)
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