Thought I should do some measurements. A change in measurements can (theoretically) provide additional motivation.
Waist: 49-3/4
Hips: 51
Right bicep: 15-1/2
Left bicep: 15-3/4
Right thigh: 28-1/2
Left thigh: 28-1/2
Right calf: 19-1/4
Left calf: 19
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Friday, October 16
Did okay on Thursday, but not great. I didn't go to the gym because I was *so* sore - must have been DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) from both the kickboxing class and my five minutes on the elliptical. I took the day to run errands instead. Ended up getting veggie subs from Subway for DH & me. Did my walking, but only 8472 steps. Didn't drink any water at all.
Yesterday was better. I met with the trainer (I had a three-pack of training sessions left over from February that I never used because of my bicycle accident). He had me do a bunch of ab work, a few other exercises, and confirmed my use of cardio (treadmill) for weight loss. My eating was right on, and my steps were over 10K. I also drank most of my water.
Today my lower back is a little stiff. Need to go to the dump, and bring DS to the doctor's for an updated tetanus shot. If I have time, I *really* want to get up to Rochester for their annual quilt show, maybe get to the gym if there's enough time. Doctor's office doesn't open til 10 am - maybe I should try to hit the gym first, then anything else is extra.
Yesterday was better. I met with the trainer (I had a three-pack of training sessions left over from February that I never used because of my bicycle accident). He had me do a bunch of ab work, a few other exercises, and confirmed my use of cardio (treadmill) for weight loss. My eating was right on, and my steps were over 10K. I also drank most of my water.
Today my lower back is a little stiff. Need to go to the dump, and bring DS to the doctor's for an updated tetanus shot. If I have time, I *really* want to get up to Rochester for their annual quilt show, maybe get to the gym if there's enough time. Doctor's office doesn't open til 10 am - maybe I should try to hit the gym first, then anything else is extra.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Today's Motivation
Yesterday, while listening to Jillian's podcasts, I heard her mention the Biggest Loser Australia show. I had heard mention of this show before, but this time when I got home I looked it up. After trying a few different links, I found an entire playlist on YouTube with what looks like four seasons of the show, set up in playlists. Furthermore, the playlists seem to auto-play from one link to another. One episode is about 30 minutes, in three 10-minute segments.
Here's a link to the playlist: Biggest Loser Australia 1. I'll be watching these episodes for quite a while!
Here's a link to the playlist: Biggest Loser Australia 1. I'll be watching these episodes for quite a while!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wed, Oct 14
Went to the gym this morning; 1 hour on the treadmill, variety program @ 3.0 mph. Burned 503 calories, took 6165 steps. Then I did five minutes on the elliptical, at the lowest setting. Actually, the elliptical has two settings - one for "crosswalk", one for resistance.
Forgot my book and spent the entire time listening to Jillian Michaels podcasts. Certainly could have been worse.
After the gym I went to the mall, in search of earmuffs and possibly a new supply of handkerchiefs. Didn't find any earmuffs I liked - indeed, I saw very few earmuffs. I'll have to keep looking. By the time I left the mall, though, my step count was over 11,000! Yay! Now I'm exhausted and I need a nap...
Forgot my book and spent the entire time listening to Jillian Michaels podcasts. Certainly could have been worse.
After the gym I went to the mall, in search of earmuffs and possibly a new supply of handkerchiefs. Didn't find any earmuffs I liked - indeed, I saw very few earmuffs. I'll have to keep looking. By the time I left the mall, though, my step count was over 11,000! Yay! Now I'm exhausted and I need a nap...
Another gym day
I'll be leaving for the gym soon. Right now I'm waiting for an iPod Touch software update to finish.
I'm not as sore this morning as I expected. I took a couple of aspirin, and I should be fine with that. After the gym I'm going to the mall to try to find the perfect pair of earmuffs. My ears get cold first, and I generally don't wear hats until it gets really cold (below freezing). I'd like another pair of thin-but-warm gloves, too, like my purple lycra-blend riding gloves, if I can find them (maybe back to the tack shop for those). My walk yesterday was a mite chilly!
I've thought about getting some more "cotton sweats", as I call them. I picked up a few pairs at Kohl's a week or two ago. They don't always have them. I wear them out quickly where my thighs rub together. I decided to wait on that purchase, hoping that by the time I need new ones I'll be able to buy men's large instead of XL. One pair that I have was mismarked, I believe, and is actually a large instead of an XL, and outside of being just a little snug when I first put them on, proportionally they fit much better than the XLs.
I also want to get a zippered sweatshirt hoodie from my gym, The Zone. I've decided to save that one as a reward for when I hit 250 lbs. 15 lbs seems like a reasonable first weight goal, and that seems like a great non-food reward.
I'm not as sore this morning as I expected. I took a couple of aspirin, and I should be fine with that. After the gym I'm going to the mall to try to find the perfect pair of earmuffs. My ears get cold first, and I generally don't wear hats until it gets really cold (below freezing). I'd like another pair of thin-but-warm gloves, too, like my purple lycra-blend riding gloves, if I can find them (maybe back to the tack shop for those). My walk yesterday was a mite chilly!
I've thought about getting some more "cotton sweats", as I call them. I picked up a few pairs at Kohl's a week or two ago. They don't always have them. I wear them out quickly where my thighs rub together. I decided to wait on that purchase, hoping that by the time I need new ones I'll be able to buy men's large instead of XL. One pair that I have was mismarked, I believe, and is actually a large instead of an XL, and outside of being just a little snug when I first put them on, proportionally they fit much better than the XLs.
I also want to get a zippered sweatshirt hoodie from my gym, The Zone. I've decided to save that one as a reward for when I hit 250 lbs. 15 lbs seems like a reasonable first weight goal, and that seems like a great non-food reward.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
October 13
Today was the "Fight Like a Girl" kickboxing class & fundraiser. It was awesome! It was also very , very hard. My shoulders & hips are going to be very sore tomorrow, I think. When I got home, I only had 8300 steps so, after barn chores, I took one of the dogs around the block and finished up more in the neighborhood of 10,400 steps.
After the class I called and scheduled a session with the gym's trainer, Frank. My session is for 10 AM on Thursday. Can't wait! He did ask if I had any health issues - I mentioned the bike accident, but forgot to mention the fact that I can't ride the recumbent bikes because of my easily-bruised tailbone.
Eating today was great, right on and I wasn't too starving. I did go grocery shopping - just for a few things, and didn't get any junk food. Also, in my "goodie bag" for the fundraiser, besides the T-shirts we got a couple of other things including some small candy - chocolate stuff mostly - I gave those to DH. Didn't miss 'em at all.
It would be nice if it was this easy all month. Once PMS strikes, it seems, everything changes.
After the class I called and scheduled a session with the gym's trainer, Frank. My session is for 10 AM on Thursday. Can't wait! He did ask if I had any health issues - I mentioned the bike accident, but forgot to mention the fact that I can't ride the recumbent bikes because of my easily-bruised tailbone.
Eating today was great, right on and I wasn't too starving. I did go grocery shopping - just for a few things, and didn't get any junk food. Also, in my "goodie bag" for the fundraiser, besides the T-shirts we got a couple of other things including some small candy - chocolate stuff mostly - I gave those to DH. Didn't miss 'em at all.
It would be nice if it was this easy all month. Once PMS strikes, it seems, everything changes.
Monday, October 12, 2009
October 12
Went to the gym this morning and did the treadmill; one hour at 3.0 mph, variety program. Now yesterday I put in my age and weight before I selected the variety program, and I didn't get any inclines over 4. Today I chose the variety program before I put in my weight and age, and had lots of incline in the 5 and 6 range. Interesting discrepancy... Regardless, I used the three miles to calibrate my pedometer. I came out with an average of 28.8; my pedometer was already set up for a 29" stride, so I was right on the money. The treadmill readout also told me I burned 583.6 calories, and I did a total of 6550 steps in the three miles (started with 1180 & finished with 7730). My pedometer gives me slightly less calories - in the high 400s, if I remember correctly. Oh, I got to watch more agility, too.
Before leaving the gym, I signed up for tomorrow night's "Fight Like a Girl" breast cancer fundraiser. They're holding a kickboxing class as an American Cancer Society fundraiser. I also signed up (after consulting her) DD and one of DD's friends. My friend from down the street may come as well! Gonna be fun!
My iPod program Lose It says kickboxing can burn up to 1100 calories an hour. That sounds like a lot of sweating.
I also went for a walk around the block with DH this afternoon. I'm ready for a nap. I'm logging everything in the Lose It program on my iPod, and staying within the calorie limit. I've felt a little hungry, but I know I'll adjust.
As of 5 PM, I have:
Water - check! Both bottles.
Gym - check!
10K steps - check! and then some. (16,190 and I haven't even done evening barn chores yet!)
Before leaving the gym, I signed up for tomorrow night's "Fight Like a Girl" breast cancer fundraiser. They're holding a kickboxing class as an American Cancer Society fundraiser. I also signed up (after consulting her) DD and one of DD's friends. My friend from down the street may come as well! Gonna be fun!
My iPod program Lose It says kickboxing can burn up to 1100 calories an hour. That sounds like a lot of sweating.
I also went for a walk around the block with DH this afternoon. I'm ready for a nap. I'm logging everything in the Lose It program on my iPod, and staying within the calorie limit. I've felt a little hungry, but I know I'll adjust.
As of 5 PM, I have:
Water - check! Both bottles.
Gym - check!
10K steps - check! and then some. (16,190 and I haven't even done evening barn chores yet!)
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