Oh, holy crap. I haven't told you people.
I got a treadmill and I'm running again. Can I tell you how much EASIER it is now that:
1. I don't weigh 225 pounds... the extra weight off has made it so much easier at the start.
2. I have a treadmill in my freaking basement, where it's cool, where it's right down the stairs and I don't have to get up and drive anywhere.
((You can see my entries from before, back in May 2009, when I started running but was heavier. The numbers are pretty darn different.))
Yeah. So, I'm on day two of running (day off for a much needed massage yesterday!) - and I am really excited to keep up on it. Here is my report! :)
(PS, this "run" is much more a "jog," but I'm basically brand new to running / walking / exercise at this point. I haven't been active in a long time, so I'm building up my strength slowly.) :)
Day 2: 2.11 miles in 45m.
5m - walk - 2.8
9m - run - 3.4
5m - walk - 3.0
6m - run - 3.4
5m - walk - 3.0
4m - run - 3.6
5m - walk - 2.8
5m - walk - 3.0 (incline of 3)
1m - walk - 2.6 (incline of .5)
TOTAL = 45m
(ran 19m, walked 26m)
Estimated calories burned: 370
Day 1: unknown miles in 35m.
2m - walk - 2.8
8m - run - 3.6
4m - walk - 3.0
4m - run - 3.6
5m - walk - 2.8
3m - run - 3.4
5m - walk - 2.6
TOTAL = 31m
(ran 15m, walked 16m)
Estimated calories burned: 224
On another note, I'm using the Lose it! app. If anyone wants to be buddies on there, let me know. I might not be perfect at tracking my food every day, but I will be weighing in at the very least. :)
Also, I should probably attempt to find my Polar watch / heart rate monitor. It'll give me far better calculations on burned calories. Or, I could wear my bodybugg... Decisions, decisions.
~J
Showing posts with label working out. Show all posts
Showing posts with label working out. Show all posts
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Monday, April 12, 2010
Bridal Bootcamp
Hey everyone!
I wanted to take a quick minute to let all of you know about this great new program Fitness Magazine is putting out. It's been dubbed a "Bridal Bootcamp." Honestly, it's a great idea if you're a Bride to be, but ANYONE can take advantage of the program.
The highlights of the program are:
I'll be back later this week with some updates on the studio. Tomorrow: Paint!
~Jenn
I wanted to take a quick minute to let all of you know about this great new program Fitness Magazine is putting out. It's been dubbed a "Bridal Bootcamp." Honestly, it's a great idea if you're a Bride to be, but ANYONE can take advantage of the program.
For many women, their wedding day is one of the of the most important events in their life. To help with this momentous occasion FitnessMagazine.com has developed a six-week fitness boot camp perfectly timed for spring and early summer brides.
The highlights of the program are:
Bridal boot camp workout videos - everything from specific toning exercises, such as the balance arm curl, to nutrition tips. Most of them about one minute in lengthExtra moves for specific dress types - targeted workouts for brides with strapless, backless, form-fitting, or short styles.Finally, because brides tend to be extremely busy, Fitnessmagazine.com has created a 20-minute circuit workout for buff brides. Between dealing with caterers, booking the florist and attending dress fittings, now any bride will be able to fit in cardio, strength training, and interval training in just over two hours a week.
I'll be back later this week with some updates on the studio. Tomorrow: Paint!
~Jenn
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Oh yeah, baby.
Day four, suck my nuts.
I got to go hang with Esther again today (Umm, have I mentioned she's my new BFF? In fact I dig her so much that I'd unabashedly use the term BFF. I srsly LOVE this girl.) And I don't know why my giant head looks so giant-like and why it looks like I'm going to eat her face just because I'm near it.
Anyway! We did the shred and I'm feeling okay. My right quad hates my face and my arms still really hurt, but it's not so bad. I'm actually already finding that it's a little easier despite the sore factor. I can get through the cardio fairly easily and I found that Esther and I are able to carry on a conversation virtually the whole time. I suppose that means I need to get more intense when jumping the jacks. For me, the toughest part is that the jumping around makes my calves burn so much, it's not that my lungs hurt. It's my calves.
Isn't her son Jude SO CUTE? He stared at me pretty much the whole time. I was wearing a green shirt... I think he just digs green.
So I got a few questions from you guys, and I thought I'd answer 'em!
Q: Do people run or do other cardio in addition to "shredding"? Or is cardio built into it?
A: The way the shred is built, it includes all you need for the best quality work out in 20 minutes. It starts with a warm up, then does 2 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abs. Then it repeats. It's really not that bad because it is broken down into 30 second increments within the 2 minutes, so for example, you do 30 seconds of jumping jacks, then 30 seconds of butt-kicks, then repeat.
Q: Are there rest days? Or do you shred continuously for 30 days?
A: This is one of my questions too. From what I understand, it's a continuous 30 day program. This is pretty contrary to what I've learned in the past because "they" say that you should rest your muscles between working them so there's a chance for them to recover. Right now it's all about working through the sore. But what comes to mind for me before I jump to say, "No, then this isn't how it's supposed to be and I should rest in between," is the military. Those men and women go through real boot camp and they don't get rest days. And they bust their asses for a hell of a lot longer than 20 minutes. I figure if they can do it and be alive, so can I. And the military folk have kick ass bods for a reason!
Q: Are you doing Level 3? That looks like level 3.
A: Nope, I'm wussy, starting out, and it's level 1.
Q: And by the way, why do you have FRIES IN YOUR FREEZER??
A: My boyfriend weighs 12 pounds and can eat whatever he wants. Unfortunately that means that my house is laden with fries, hot pockets, cookies, candy, chips and dip and whatever the hell else crap he wants to eat. :(
Q: How long is the work out video? I am not sure if I could last the whole time! Do you ever cheat?
A: It's about 20, 25 minutes. I can pretty much rock the whole time, but with my arms so sore, I can NOT do the full sets of push ups. Other than that, I do the whole thing. I tried to do it back when I was 45 pounds heavier and it was markedly harder. I'm looking forward to my endurance increasing so I can start to move up in levels. They say to do level 1 for 10 days, then level 2 for 10 days then level 3 for 10 days. :)
Lurve you guys and hopefully I'll be back tomorrow with something witty and clever. If not, well, at least it'll be honest.
<3 Jenn
I got to go hang with Esther again today (Umm, have I mentioned she's my new BFF? In fact I dig her so much that I'd unabashedly use the term BFF. I srsly LOVE this girl.) And I don't know why my giant head looks so giant-like and why it looks like I'm going to eat her face just because I'm near it.
Anyway! We did the shred and I'm feeling okay. My right quad hates my face and my arms still really hurt, but it's not so bad. I'm actually already finding that it's a little easier despite the sore factor. I can get through the cardio fairly easily and I found that Esther and I are able to carry on a conversation virtually the whole time. I suppose that means I need to get more intense when jumping the jacks. For me, the toughest part is that the jumping around makes my calves burn so much, it's not that my lungs hurt. It's my calves.
Isn't her son Jude SO CUTE? He stared at me pretty much the whole time. I was wearing a green shirt... I think he just digs green.
So I got a few questions from you guys, and I thought I'd answer 'em!
Q: Do people run or do other cardio in addition to "shredding"? Or is cardio built into it?
A: The way the shred is built, it includes all you need for the best quality work out in 20 minutes. It starts with a warm up, then does 2 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abs. Then it repeats. It's really not that bad because it is broken down into 30 second increments within the 2 minutes, so for example, you do 30 seconds of jumping jacks, then 30 seconds of butt-kicks, then repeat.
Q: Are there rest days? Or do you shred continuously for 30 days?
A: This is one of my questions too. From what I understand, it's a continuous 30 day program. This is pretty contrary to what I've learned in the past because "they" say that you should rest your muscles between working them so there's a chance for them to recover. Right now it's all about working through the sore. But what comes to mind for me before I jump to say, "No, then this isn't how it's supposed to be and I should rest in between," is the military. Those men and women go through real boot camp and they don't get rest days. And they bust their asses for a hell of a lot longer than 20 minutes. I figure if they can do it and be alive, so can I. And the military folk have kick ass bods for a reason!
Q: Are you doing Level 3? That looks like level 3.
A: Nope, I'm wussy, starting out, and it's level 1.
Q: And by the way, why do you have FRIES IN YOUR FREEZER??
A: My boyfriend weighs 12 pounds and can eat whatever he wants. Unfortunately that means that my house is laden with fries, hot pockets, cookies, candy, chips and dip and whatever the hell else crap he wants to eat. :(
Q: How long is the work out video? I am not sure if I could last the whole time! Do you ever cheat?
A: It's about 20, 25 minutes. I can pretty much rock the whole time, but with my arms so sore, I can NOT do the full sets of push ups. Other than that, I do the whole thing. I tried to do it back when I was 45 pounds heavier and it was markedly harder. I'm looking forward to my endurance increasing so I can start to move up in levels. They say to do level 1 for 10 days, then level 2 for 10 days then level 3 for 10 days. :)
Lurve you guys and hopefully I'll be back tomorrow with something witty and clever. If not, well, at least it'll be honest.
<3 Jenn
Monday, November 30, 2009
Shreddin' Away!
Hey all!
So, I hope your Thanksgivings were lovely and full of love.
I was supposed to start the 30-Day Shred on Friday but it didn't happen. I have problems with doing the video while Dan is home, so now that he's back to work in the evenings after the holiday, I'm starting tonight.
I have a goal. I did something... I've heard that it's not the best idea to buy goal clothes, but I did it. I found the most amazing dress, and I'm dying to be able to fit into it for New Years.
It's the Alysssa Shirtdress from Delia's! They come in teal (below,) natural, purple and dark blue and from sizes 00 to 13/14. :)
The size is a 9/10, which is:
Bust: 36 (Current: 39.5)
Waist: 28 (Current: 30)
Hips: 38 (Current: 39)
It'll require me to lose 2 inches in my waist, 3.5 inches off of my chest and 1 inch off of my hips. I think I can do it!
So, it starts tonight. I'll let you all know how it goes!
On another note, I'd like to thank all of you lovelies for encouraging me to do the NaNoWriMo project. I crossed the finish line around 5 this morning, and hit the 50,066 word mark. Woo-hoo!
~Jenn
So, I hope your Thanksgivings were lovely and full of love.
I was supposed to start the 30-Day Shred on Friday but it didn't happen. I have problems with doing the video while Dan is home, so now that he's back to work in the evenings after the holiday, I'm starting tonight.
I have a goal. I did something... I've heard that it's not the best idea to buy goal clothes, but I did it. I found the most amazing dress, and I'm dying to be able to fit into it for New Years.
It's the Alysssa Shirtdress from Delia's! They come in teal (below,) natural, purple and dark blue and from sizes 00 to 13/14. :)
The size is a 9/10, which is:
Bust: 36 (Current: 39.5)
Waist: 28 (Current: 30)
Hips: 38 (Current: 39)
It'll require me to lose 2 inches in my waist, 3.5 inches off of my chest and 1 inch off of my hips. I think I can do it!
So, it starts tonight. I'll let you all know how it goes!
On another note, I'd like to thank all of you lovelies for encouraging me to do the NaNoWriMo project. I crossed the finish line around 5 this morning, and hit the 50,066 word mark. Woo-hoo!
~Jenn
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Reader Suggestions Galore
Alrighty!
I got a ton of comments from you guys on my last post. Thanks so much for all your opinions, input and suggestions. I did notice, however, that nobody suggested the "Amputee Diet," and I'm a little disappointed. I really believed at least SOMEONE out there had tried chopping off a leg at some point. That's, like, a guaranteed way to lose at least 30 or 40 pounds or something. Okay, I have no idea how much a leg weighs, and I guess it depends on how much YOU weigh, but you get the idea.
Today I want to start by showing you guys how the weight loss thus far has changed my face. I can't explain how happy it makes me to see CHEEKBONES! Please excuse the terrible webcam photos. ;)
August 8th, 2009 to today:
December 2008 to today:
And now I realize that I SERIOUSLY need to pluck my eyebrows. This is just disgraceful:
I also know how easy it is to skim over and read quickly through blog entries. I do it myself (guiltyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!) so I'd like to point out a few things from my last entry that apparently went unnoticed by a few of you guys. :)
Yeah, I have rocked the weights, and even tried this torture device, otherwise known as "Gravity.":
I will also add that I've done a TON, TON, TON of research on nutrition. I didn't go to school for it, and I haven't worked with a nutritionist, but I know a LOT about it. I've modified and adjusted my diet with great precision (crunched the numbers, worked the ratios, tracked, tracked, tracked) and tried each type of eating plan, giving it three to five months. Low carbohydrate just works best for my body. I believe (and many of you commented) that people are all different. I don't believe in a one plan fits all idea. I do think it would be interesting to go see a nutritionist, so I'll think about that one. :)
Also, it appears that a few of you guys might have gotten the impression that I'm looking for a quickfixinstantresults type of plan. Nope... I'm just really interested in all the crazy fads people have tried. And the Diet Coke and crackers just sounds hilarious. In all seriousness, I would try this one just to say I tried it. Nobody has given me these details. I'm about to go stuff myself with saltines just to try to figure it out on my own.
So! It's time for some Q&A:
That's it for today. Tomorrow I'm going to do a post on The Biggest Loser and their crazy crazy craziness.
Oh yeah, have I mentioned I love you guys? 'Cause I do. **smooch!**
~Jenn
I got a ton of comments from you guys on my last post. Thanks so much for all your opinions, input and suggestions. I did notice, however, that nobody suggested the "Amputee Diet," and I'm a little disappointed. I really believed at least SOMEONE out there had tried chopping off a leg at some point. That's, like, a guaranteed way to lose at least 30 or 40 pounds or something. Okay, I have no idea how much a leg weighs, and I guess it depends on how much YOU weigh, but you get the idea.
Today I want to start by showing you guys how the weight loss thus far has changed my face. I can't explain how happy it makes me to see CHEEKBONES! Please excuse the terrible webcam photos. ;)
August 8th, 2009 to today:
December 2008 to today:
And now I realize that I SERIOUSLY need to pluck my eyebrows. This is just disgraceful:
I also know how easy it is to skim over and read quickly through blog entries. I do it myself (guiltyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!) so I'd like to point out a few things from my last entry that apparently went unnoticed by a few of you guys. :)
1. I have worked with a personal trainer.
2. I have eaten a very, very balanced diet with all the suggested things your body needs and wants to be a fat burning, fueled machine.
3. I have done cardio heavy workouts.
4. I have done cardio plus strength training.
Yeah, I have rocked the weights, and even tried this torture device, otherwise known as "Gravity.":
I will also add that I've done a TON, TON, TON of research on nutrition. I didn't go to school for it, and I haven't worked with a nutritionist, but I know a LOT about it. I've modified and adjusted my diet with great precision (crunched the numbers, worked the ratios, tracked, tracked, tracked) and tried each type of eating plan, giving it three to five months. Low carbohydrate just works best for my body. I believe (and many of you commented) that people are all different. I don't believe in a one plan fits all idea. I do think it would be interesting to go see a nutritionist, so I'll think about that one. :)
Also, it appears that a few of you guys might have gotten the impression that I'm looking for a quickfixinstantresults type of plan. Nope... I'm just really interested in all the crazy fads people have tried. And the Diet Coke and crackers just sounds hilarious. In all seriousness, I would try this one just to say I tried it. Nobody has given me these details. I'm about to go stuff myself with saltines just to try to figure it out on my own.
So! It's time for some Q&A:
Q: Is Zumba fun?And now, I'm going to list some reader suggestions here. I'm not going to direct link, so copy and paste / look into it at your own risk. I'm condensing the info you could find by going through the comments, but don't take these as my personal recommendation. Okay, disclaimer over.
A: Hell yeah. It's like... if you ever won a bet or proved someone wrong and did a goofy dance, it's like that, but doing it for an hour. It's a total blast!
Q: Dear sweet baby J, how did you get that perky ass just by doing Atkins?! No squats or anything??!
A: I've always had a badunkadunk. I can't explain it, but I've totally got an apple bottom.
Tracking sites:
-Nutrimirror.com
-Sparkpeople.com
-Daily Plate on Livestrong.com (I've used this, it's great.)
Programs:
-Weight Watchers
-JillianMichaels.com
-South Beach
-Medifast
-Blood Type Diet
-Crossfit
Other suggestions:
-See a nutritionist.
-Read 'Eat To Live' by Joel Furhamn
-Do the treadmill for 1/2 hour a day.
-Walk for an hour a day.
-Eat a cottage cheese and asparagus lunch. (Love this... I always have fat free cottage cheese and asparagus in my fridge. I usually boil water, then put the asparagus (with the thick bottom end cut off) in the water and boil it for about 3-5 minutes, until it's tender and easily pierced with a fork. And I love the low fat string cheeses.)
-Cut what you eat in half to shrink your stomach.
-Hide your temptation food in the trunk of your car so you have to run out in public and risk looking like a crazy person each time you really, really need to eat it. (My favorite and the funniest suggestion.)
That's it for today. Tomorrow I'm going to do a post on The Biggest Loser and their crazy crazy craziness.
Oh yeah, have I mentioned I love you guys? 'Cause I do. **smooch!**
~Jenn
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Andrew's gonna kill me.
My long time, very good friend Andrew is ridiculously hot, in shape and convincing.
He's on my ass all the time about my fitness. (In a very nice, super good friend, non-asshole way.)
Maybe it's because he knew me when I looked like this (Me/Andrew below):
He convinced me yesterday that I should be working out in the mornings 30 minutes 6 days a week and I somehow agreed to this. Well, today is the first day, and I woke up just in enough time to check e-mail, write this up real quick while eating my yogurt and head out the door.
I just hate exercise, and I hate it too much to do it right when I wake up. And I wake up with barely enough time to go do the shit I need to do for the day.
Argh. Well, Andrew... I'm gonna go move a couch and a bunch of tubs of stuff, and clean for about three hours. Does that count? ;)
And Andrew, don't you know that back in the Jenn-hot-days, I didn't work out at ALL? I was just super strict with my diet. (shrinks back and waits for lecture.)
Oh, by the way. Today I saw 210.4. Down 4 pounds in two days. Bye-bye water weight.
I want to lose a freakin' pound a day until I go home in August. HA!
He's on my ass all the time about my fitness. (In a very nice, super good friend, non-asshole way.)
Maybe it's because he knew me when I looked like this (Me/Andrew below):
He convinced me yesterday that I should be working out in the mornings 30 minutes 6 days a week and I somehow agreed to this. Well, today is the first day, and I woke up just in enough time to check e-mail, write this up real quick while eating my yogurt and head out the door.
I just hate exercise, and I hate it too much to do it right when I wake up. And I wake up with barely enough time to go do the shit I need to do for the day.
Argh. Well, Andrew... I'm gonna go move a couch and a bunch of tubs of stuff, and clean for about three hours. Does that count? ;)
And Andrew, don't you know that back in the Jenn-hot-days, I didn't work out at ALL? I was just super strict with my diet. (shrinks back and waits for lecture.)
Oh, by the way. Today I saw 210.4. Down 4 pounds in two days. Bye-bye water weight.
I want to lose a freakin' pound a day until I go home in August. HA!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Running Report
40 minutes
2.68 miles
490 calories
40% fat
Max heart rate = 174 90%
Avg heart rate = 151 78%
6 mins walking @L3.6
5 mins running @L5
6 mins walking @L3.4
3 mins running @L5
6 mins walking @L3.4
3 mins running @L5
6 mins walking @L3.2
2 mins running @L5
3 mins walking @L3.2
13 minutes running
27 minutes walking
Hellz yeah!
I can't believe I ran for 5 minutes straight right off the bat today. Makes me feel darn good. ;)~
~J
2.68 miles
490 calories
40% fat
Max heart rate = 174 90%
Avg heart rate = 151 78%
6 mins walking @L3.6
5 mins running @L5
6 mins walking @L3.4
3 mins running @L5
6 mins walking @L3.4
3 mins running @L5
6 mins walking @L3.2
2 mins running @L5
3 mins walking @L3.2
13 minutes running
27 minutes walking
Hellz yeah!
I can't believe I ran for 5 minutes straight right off the bat today. Makes me feel darn good. ;)~
~J
Thursday, May 14, 2009
1112 Calories... BURNED!
So, I've been to the gym 4 days in a row this week. That's, like, a record.
In taking a day off from the running/walking thing, I did Zumba at 6, then Gravity at 7. If anyone doesn't remember what Gravity is, I posted about it here.
So, I was wearing my nifty Polar F6 watch to keep track of my calories and all... it's awesome.
60 minutes of Zumba + 45 minutes of Gravity = 1112 calories burned!!!!!!!!!!!
Hellz yeah.
Also, thanks everyone for the tips on my running calves/shins problem. I just bought some great running shoes (Asics 2140's.), so I know that it's not the shoes. I definitely wanted to make sure I approached it right. I think I was just too zealous about it.
I really think I've had a problem with running and walking too many days in a row. So, I think the break will be great! We'll see how I'm doing tomorrow! :)
Also, a lot of you have lovingly recommended running outside. The tough thing about that... is that I don't live in the best neighborhood to do that. I would get a running partner, but I think it'd be hard to find someone who is at my level and committed enough to do it three times a week. Plus, I don't really know people here.
I'm gonna stick to the treadmill and just be sure to stretch before and after the workout, and only do it every other day until my legs get stronger. :)~
~J
In taking a day off from the running/walking thing, I did Zumba at 6, then Gravity at 7. If anyone doesn't remember what Gravity is, I posted about it here.
So, I was wearing my nifty Polar F6 watch to keep track of my calories and all... it's awesome.
60 minutes of Zumba + 45 minutes of Gravity = 1112 calories burned!!!!!!!!!!!
Hellz yeah.
Also, thanks everyone for the tips on my running calves/shins problem. I just bought some great running shoes (Asics 2140's.), so I know that it's not the shoes. I definitely wanted to make sure I approached it right. I think I was just too zealous about it.
I really think I've had a problem with running and walking too many days in a row. So, I think the break will be great! We'll see how I'm doing tomorrow! :)
Also, a lot of you have lovingly recommended running outside. The tough thing about that... is that I don't live in the best neighborhood to do that. I would get a running partner, but I think it'd be hard to find someone who is at my level and committed enough to do it three times a week. Plus, I don't really know people here.
I'm gonna stick to the treadmill and just be sure to stretch before and after the workout, and only do it every other day until my legs get stronger. :)~
~J
Don't Just Do It.
So... I went to the gym today to do a little run/walking and then go to Zumba at 6. Well, apparently I have my schedule all messed up and Zumba is at FIVE on Wednesdays, ant at 6 on Thursdays. So, I showed up about 20 minutes into the Zumba class and decided to just run/walk instead.
I walked at L3.6 for the usual 6 minutes and then planned to run my 3 minutes at L5. I got to 2 minutes and my shins and calves were killing me. I decided to do a slower warm up, thinking that would help. I went ahead and went back down to L3.4 to walk for another 6 minutes. My legs still hurt but I thought "Don't be a wuss, Jenn" and I tried to run again. I ran 1 minute and my shins and calves were hurting so much that I had to go back down to L3. They still were killing me, so I stepped off of the treadmill belt onto the sides and just stood there for a minute. I went back on and walked for about 6 more minutes. I was feeling a little better, so I ran for 1.5 minutes again, and this time did it at L5.2. I was thinking maybe the slow jog was worse for me than a little faster of a run. But, at 1.5 minutes I was in pain again so I just went down to L3 and walked. I slowed it down to 2.7 and cooled down.
Overall I was only on the treadmill for 30 minutes, and I probably only burned around 300 calories. I had my heart monitor and watch but I forgot to start recording my workout time. I did it about 1/2 way through and it said I burned around 150 calories, so double that I figure is about right.
I've read from a few runners online that one day between running is the perfect amount of time for your body to recover from the run. Today was my 3rd day in a row of running and walking. I just enjoy it so much that I kept wanting to do it. I guess I am pushing my body too hard. It's not about my heart rate or my lungs... it's my shins and calves.
I don't have shin splints -- I mean, I can walk just fine tonight and it only took me about an hour after the gym today to recover to normal. I am skipping running/walking tomorrow. I'm going to do Zumba at 6, then Gravity at 7. That's two hours of working out! Then I'm going to do my run/walk on Friday and see how I feel.
Anyone else have this problem with running? Or did you when you first started?
I guess sometimes too much enthusiasm can be a bad thing. :/
~J
Monday, May 11, 2009
Running Report
Woo-hoo!
Sorry I haven't had one for a few days... I suck and I'm lazy.
So, here is the haps for tonight! I get to the gym and choose a treadmill next to this guy who is running at quite a fast pace... he'd been on the treadmill for about 12 minutes and was running at level 9.5, which is really fast. Yes, I look at other people's numbers.
I'll get back to him in a minute.
My breakdown looked like this tonight:
6 mins walking @ L3.6
2 mins running @ L5
6 mins walking @ L3.6
3 mins running @ L5
6 mins walking @ L3.6
2 mins running @ L5
6 mins walking @ L3.5
2 mins running @ L5
6 mins walking @ L3.5
1 min running @ L5
20 mins walking from L3.7-L2.8 (last 5 for cooldown)
Running time = 10 mins
Walking time = 50 mins
Distance = 3.56 miles
Time = 1 hour
Calories burned = 653* (40% fat)
Max heart rate = 180 (93%)
Average heart rate = 151 (78%)
*Calories burned are measured by a heart rate monitor I wear. (Polar F6). The treadmill said I burned 400 calories, so it's good for me to see I'm actually working harder than the machine thinks.
Okay, so the guy next to me ran for 30 minutes total. He did 3.4 miles in 21 minutes. Oh, and he was like, 60 years old. And he got his heart rate down to 90 in about 1-2 minutes while he was stretching on the treadmill when he was done. Dude, my heart rate is 90 when I walk leisurely from the car to the door of the gym. By the time I hit the locker room my heart rate is around 112. He's in fantastic shape. Or I'm just in really, really pathetic shape.
He is my inspiration. This guy kicked my ass and totally ran a 5K (just over 3.1 miles) in 20 minutes.
Sheesh!
Sorry I haven't had one for a few days... I suck and I'm lazy.
So, here is the haps for tonight! I get to the gym and choose a treadmill next to this guy who is running at quite a fast pace... he'd been on the treadmill for about 12 minutes and was running at level 9.5, which is really fast. Yes, I look at other people's numbers.
I'll get back to him in a minute.
My breakdown looked like this tonight:
6 mins walking @ L3.6
2 mins running @ L5
6 mins walking @ L3.6
3 mins running @ L5
6 mins walking @ L3.6
2 mins running @ L5
6 mins walking @ L3.5
2 mins running @ L5
6 mins walking @ L3.5
1 min running @ L5
20 mins walking from L3.7-L2.8 (last 5 for cooldown)
Running time = 10 mins
Walking time = 50 mins
Distance = 3.56 miles
Time = 1 hour
Calories burned = 653* (40% fat)
Max heart rate = 180 (93%)
Average heart rate = 151 (78%)
*Calories burned are measured by a heart rate monitor I wear. (Polar F6). The treadmill said I burned 400 calories, so it's good for me to see I'm actually working harder than the machine thinks.
Okay, so the guy next to me ran for 30 minutes total. He did 3.4 miles in 21 minutes. Oh, and he was like, 60 years old. And he got his heart rate down to 90 in about 1-2 minutes while he was stretching on the treadmill when he was done. Dude, my heart rate is 90 when I walk leisurely from the car to the door of the gym. By the time I hit the locker room my heart rate is around 112. He's in fantastic shape. Or I'm just in really, really pathetic shape.
He is my inspiration. This guy kicked my ass and totally ran a 5K (just over 3.1 miles) in 20 minutes.
Sheesh!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Calves of Jello.
So... I did a pre-wedding site consultation with a Bride yesterday. The location for their portraits is lake side, and it's at the bottom of this HUGE staircase going down to the lake. A million steps.
So, we walked down, then walked all around, then to this big winding path that went back up this huge hill to where we parked on the other side. I was wearing flip flops. I was sweating, hot and disgusting by the time we got up to the top. I was panting and like, "God, I'm SO out of shape!" to her.
My ass and legs hurt last night. Today, my calves feel like I was doing jumping jacks for an hour and then climbed Pikes Peak.
Yeah, I'm a sissy wuss crap face, and I'm out of shape.
So, I skipped the gym today and I plan to go tomorrow. I wish you guys were here with me! We'd be an unstoppable workout team.
So, we walked down, then walked all around, then to this big winding path that went back up this huge hill to where we parked on the other side. I was wearing flip flops. I was sweating, hot and disgusting by the time we got up to the top. I was panting and like, "God, I'm SO out of shape!" to her.
My ass and legs hurt last night. Today, my calves feel like I was doing jumping jacks for an hour and then climbed Pikes Peak.
Yeah, I'm a sissy wuss crap face, and I'm out of shape.
So, I skipped the gym today and I plan to go tomorrow. I wish you guys were here with me! We'd be an unstoppable workout team.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Running Report
So... I love my new watch.
I did 35 minutes on the treadmill and burned 341 calories.
6 min walking L36
2 min running L52
6 min walking L38
2 min running L50
6 min walking L36
2 min running L50
6 min walking L35
5 min slow walk cooldown
I then did Zumba for an hour and burned 607 calories.
I worked out for a total of 1 hour 40 minutes and burned 948 calories today! WOO HOO!
My motivation was that I usually go in, work out for a little bit, then go home. Why? Because I'm tired? No. Because I "did what I came to do." I remembered that Tara did 6... SIX hours in the gym. Surely I can do 1.5 hours.
<3 Jenn
I did 35 minutes on the treadmill and burned 341 calories.
6 min walking L36
2 min running L52
6 min walking L38
2 min running L50
6 min walking L36
2 min running L50
6 min walking L35
5 min slow walk cooldown
I then did Zumba for an hour and burned 607 calories.
I worked out for a total of 1 hour 40 minutes and burned 948 calories today! WOO HOO!
My motivation was that I usually go in, work out for a little bit, then go home. Why? Because I'm tired? No. Because I "did what I came to do." I remembered that Tara did 6... SIX hours in the gym. Surely I can do 1.5 hours.
<3 Jenn
Monday, May 4, 2009
New Duds for a New Day
So... my running crazy has inspired me to get new stuff!
And let me tell you, I feel better about myself in some new clothes than I have in a long time. Brand new running shoes (these are a MUST), new pants, and a new watch with a heart monitor!
Ready to get TOUGH!
LOVE the pants and the shoes... The shoes are Asics 2140's.
The watch is a Polar F6. It rocks:
The new tattoo:
And now I'm a runnin' fool!
Oh, by the way, as I'm SO excited to run tonight... I couldn't get my car out of PARK. Dan got it to go once, and we parked it at his Mom's house (no rules there on which side of the street to park on...) -- I swear, Milwaukee is bad for my car.
I'm gonna SHRED tonight. I haven't for awhile, so I'm sure I'll be dying later. I'll let you know how it goes. :) <3
Jenn
And let me tell you, I feel better about myself in some new clothes than I have in a long time. Brand new running shoes (these are a MUST), new pants, and a new watch with a heart monitor!
Ready to get TOUGH!
LOVE the pants and the shoes... The shoes are Asics 2140's.
The watch is a Polar F6. It rocks:
The new tattoo:
And now I'm a runnin' fool!
Oh, by the way, as I'm SO excited to run tonight... I couldn't get my car out of PARK. Dan got it to go once, and we parked it at his Mom's house (no rules there on which side of the street to park on...) -- I swear, Milwaukee is bad for my car.
I'm gonna SHRED tonight. I haven't for awhile, so I'm sure I'll be dying later. I'll let you know how it goes. :) <3
Jenn
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Running Report
Okay, so I just got back from the gym and I would like to give y'all a little report on the running stuffs.
So, as a brief reminder, this is what I'm supposed to be doing for the first week:
Week one: Walk for 6 minutes, then jog at an easy pace for 1 minute. Repeat 3 times. Aim for three sessions with that same sequence for week one.
That equals 21 minutes. (7 minutes x 3 repetitions.)
Well, this is what I did: (L== level, and I was at an incline of .5 just to get started. I started not knowing what level felt fast or slow... 27 is pretty slow... I wanted to walk at a fast pace when walking, instead of reverting to a stroll feeling walk. The beat I walked to was the beat of "If U Seek Amy.")
1 min walking @ L27, 2 min walking @ L30, 3 min walking @ L32
2 min running @ L45
5 min walking @ L37
4 min running @ L47
6 min walking @ L37
3 min running @ L47
5 min walking @ L35
1.5 min running @ L47
5.5 min walking @ L37, 1 min walking @ L35, 1 min walking @ L32
So... that's 40 minutes on the treadmill, 2.2 miles, and a HELL of a lot more running than I thought I'd be doing! I was supposed to do 21 minutes on the treadmill with only 3 of them being running minutes. Today, instead, I did 40 minutes on the treadmill, with 10.5 of them being running minutes.
Holy crap. I think I can do this.
Now, for you treadmill runners... does the world look like you're on one of those airport moving walkways when you get off? 'Cause I felt WEIRD when I stopped. I can totally see how someone could fall on their face after doing a workout now.
Speaking of which, I've been dying to share this clip with you guys! Has anyone seen "The Mirror Has Two Faces"??? It's one of my FAVORITE movies. This is the only clip I can find of the scene I want. You don't need to watch the whole thing. Just watch it from 5:00 - it's one of my favorite workout montages. HA!
(Now, I swear to Google there is a part in this montage where she's really cycling on the bike HARD and then she gets off, and her legs are so wobbly that she falls down. But it's not in this clip! Anyone? Tell me I'm not crazy. Or is it a different movie?)
I just realized that it's Bridget Jones' Diary - and I can't find the clip online. :)
**grin**
Also, someone asked what gym I go to. I'm in Milwaukee, and I go to Elite Fitness. They have a few locations - I go to Highlander Elite, which is off of Lilly Road and Burliegh. It's kind of pricey (around $80/month) but they have EVERYTHING, and they're very, very clean, super friendly, have tons of classes, every piece of equipment you could ask for, televisions on every treadmill, bike and elliptical, and two pools, not to mention a crapload of tennis and racquetball courts, spin classes, Gravity, Zumba, Pilates, Pump, Yoga and a slew of social events, live music, childcare, karate classes and way more. :) If anyone wants to come JOIN... I would love to have a running partner. :)
~J
So, as a brief reminder, this is what I'm supposed to be doing for the first week:
Week one: Walk for 6 minutes, then jog at an easy pace for 1 minute. Repeat 3 times. Aim for three sessions with that same sequence for week one.
That equals 21 minutes. (7 minutes x 3 repetitions.)
Well, this is what I did: (L== level, and I was at an incline of .5 just to get started. I started not knowing what level felt fast or slow... 27 is pretty slow... I wanted to walk at a fast pace when walking, instead of reverting to a stroll feeling walk. The beat I walked to was the beat of "If U Seek Amy.")
1 min walking @ L27, 2 min walking @ L30, 3 min walking @ L32
2 min running @ L45
5 min walking @ L37
4 min running @ L47
6 min walking @ L37
3 min running @ L47
5 min walking @ L35
1.5 min running @ L47
5.5 min walking @ L37, 1 min walking @ L35, 1 min walking @ L32
So... that's 40 minutes on the treadmill, 2.2 miles, and a HELL of a lot more running than I thought I'd be doing! I was supposed to do 21 minutes on the treadmill with only 3 of them being running minutes. Today, instead, I did 40 minutes on the treadmill, with 10.5 of them being running minutes.
Holy crap. I think I can do this.
Now, for you treadmill runners... does the world look like you're on one of those airport moving walkways when you get off? 'Cause I felt WEIRD when I stopped. I can totally see how someone could fall on their face after doing a workout now.
Speaking of which, I've been dying to share this clip with you guys! Has anyone seen "The Mirror Has Two Faces"??? It's one of my FAVORITE movies. This is the only clip I can find of the scene I want. You don't need to watch the whole thing. Just watch it from 5:00 - it's one of my favorite workout montages. HA!
(Now, I swear to Google there is a part in this montage where she's really cycling on the bike HARD and then she gets off, and her legs are so wobbly that she falls down. But it's not in this clip! Anyone? Tell me I'm not crazy. Or is it a different movie?)
I just realized that it's Bridget Jones' Diary - and I can't find the clip online. :)
**grin**
Also, someone asked what gym I go to. I'm in Milwaukee, and I go to Elite Fitness. They have a few locations - I go to Highlander Elite, which is off of Lilly Road and Burliegh. It's kind of pricey (around $80/month) but they have EVERYTHING, and they're very, very clean, super friendly, have tons of classes, every piece of equipment you could ask for, televisions on every treadmill, bike and elliptical, and two pools, not to mention a crapload of tennis and racquetball courts, spin classes, Gravity, Zumba, Pilates, Pump, Yoga and a slew of social events, live music, childcare, karate classes and way more. :) If anyone wants to come JOIN... I would love to have a running partner. :)
~J
I Want to Be a Runner.
Have I ever mentioned this? It's true. And recently I just can't stop thinking about it. I used to go for little runs a long time ago when I lived at my parents house. I took women's athletic weight training in high school and they forced us to do a mile run every Friday. I HATED that run, and felt like I was gonna puke at the end of each one.
I just wish I could be a smooth, fabulous runner like all the smooth, fabulous runners out there.
I don't know if any of you saw The Biggest Loser, Train the Trainer episode 17? But... there was a clip of Tara running on the treadmill at the beginning, with Jillian behind her, holding a band around her waist for resistance. (Note: that would kill me.) -- But then they showed Tara after, and she was FLYING on that treadmill. I want to be that.
Okay, in case anyone doesn't know, as of Tuesday, this girl has lost 121 pounds in 17 weeks. I haven't even lost TWENTY pounds in that much time. She's literally lost 106 more pounds than me. And that in LESS time! If anything is a sign that I'm a big, fat, lazy, ridiculous girl, THAT is. Even though I "know" the Biggest Loser method is extreme... why can't I just GO TO THE GYM and work out for long periods of time every day? I have the schedule to accommodate it. I pay for the membership. WHAT is my freaking PROBLEM??
I SUCK.
I read this on OK Magazine's website:
Integral to Tara's dramatic weight loss is her "6-Mile Workout," which consists of: Jogging 3 miles, doing 20 push-ups, jogging another mile, then another set of push-ups, another mile, more push-ups, one last mile and then one final round of push-ups. We're losing weight just thinking about it!
I'm even inspired by how she looks in a t-shirt and spandex workout pants!
So, how to BEGIN running? I sure as heck can't go to the gym today and run five miles. I'd collapse or puke, or have a fit of diarrhea on the treadmilll.
So, I found a website with a good "beginner's guide to running."
Anyone else want to start running with me? Here's the plan:
1. Get clearance from your doctor. (Does anyone actually do this? I've NEVER done this before starting to work out or change my diet. But you're apparently supposed to, so I'll copy and paste it here.)
2. Getting the right running shoes for your foot type is crucial for comfort and injury prevention. Visit a running store to get expert advice on buying the right running shoes. (I need to do this. Right now I just have my regular workout shoes but I WILL be getting real, picked for me, running shoes.)
3. Before you start your workouts, make sure you warm up properly by walking for 5-10 minutes. You should always end your workout with a cooldown.
4. Week one: Walk for 6 minutes, then jog at an easy pace for 1 minute. Repeat 3 times. Aim for three sessions with that same sequence for week one.
5. Week two: Walk for 5 minutes, then jog for 2 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Aim to do three sessions in week two.
6. Week three: Walk for 3 minutes, then jog for 4 minutes. Repeat 4 times. Aim for four sessions in week three.
7. Week four: Walk for 2 minutes, then jog for 5 minutes. Repeat 4 times. Shoot for four of those sessions in week four.
8. Week five: Walk for 2 minutes, then jog for 8 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Do four of those sessions in week five.
9. Week six: Walk for 2 minutes, then jog for 9 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Try to do four sessions for week six.
10. Week seven: Walk for 1 minute, then jog for 11 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Do four sessions this week.
11. Week eight: Congratulations on making it to week eight! For your first run this week, try walking for 5 minutes to begin and end the workout, and run for 20 minutes in between. By the end of the week, try to run for 30 minutes without stopping.
Aim to run for 30 minutes four times a week, and you'll notice that your stamina and fitness will continue to improve. Soon you'll be ready to run your first 5K!
So... who's with me for the next 8 weeks?
I just wish I could be a smooth, fabulous runner like all the smooth, fabulous runners out there.
I don't know if any of you saw The Biggest Loser, Train the Trainer episode 17? But... there was a clip of Tara running on the treadmill at the beginning, with Jillian behind her, holding a band around her waist for resistance. (Note: that would kill me.) -- But then they showed Tara after, and she was FLYING on that treadmill. I want to be that.
Okay, in case anyone doesn't know, as of Tuesday, this girl has lost 121 pounds in 17 weeks. I haven't even lost TWENTY pounds in that much time. She's literally lost 106 more pounds than me. And that in LESS time! If anything is a sign that I'm a big, fat, lazy, ridiculous girl, THAT is. Even though I "know" the Biggest Loser method is extreme... why can't I just GO TO THE GYM and work out for long periods of time every day? I have the schedule to accommodate it. I pay for the membership. WHAT is my freaking PROBLEM??
I SUCK.
I read this on OK Magazine's website:
Integral to Tara's dramatic weight loss is her "6-Mile Workout," which consists of: Jogging 3 miles, doing 20 push-ups, jogging another mile, then another set of push-ups, another mile, more push-ups, one last mile and then one final round of push-ups. We're losing weight just thinking about it!
I'm even inspired by how she looks in a t-shirt and spandex workout pants!
So, how to BEGIN running? I sure as heck can't go to the gym today and run five miles. I'd collapse or puke, or have a fit of diarrhea on the treadmilll.
So, I found a website with a good "beginner's guide to running."
Anyone else want to start running with me? Here's the plan:
1. Get clearance from your doctor. (Does anyone actually do this? I've NEVER done this before starting to work out or change my diet. But you're apparently supposed to, so I'll copy and paste it here.)
2. Getting the right running shoes for your foot type is crucial for comfort and injury prevention. Visit a running store to get expert advice on buying the right running shoes. (I need to do this. Right now I just have my regular workout shoes but I WILL be getting real, picked for me, running shoes.)
3. Before you start your workouts, make sure you warm up properly by walking for 5-10 minutes. You should always end your workout with a cooldown.
4. Week one: Walk for 6 minutes, then jog at an easy pace for 1 minute. Repeat 3 times. Aim for three sessions with that same sequence for week one.
5. Week two: Walk for 5 minutes, then jog for 2 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Aim to do three sessions in week two.
6. Week three: Walk for 3 minutes, then jog for 4 minutes. Repeat 4 times. Aim for four sessions in week three.
7. Week four: Walk for 2 minutes, then jog for 5 minutes. Repeat 4 times. Shoot for four of those sessions in week four.
8. Week five: Walk for 2 minutes, then jog for 8 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Do four of those sessions in week five.
9. Week six: Walk for 2 minutes, then jog for 9 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Try to do four sessions for week six.
10. Week seven: Walk for 1 minute, then jog for 11 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Do four sessions this week.
11. Week eight: Congratulations on making it to week eight! For your first run this week, try walking for 5 minutes to begin and end the workout, and run for 20 minutes in between. By the end of the week, try to run for 30 minutes without stopping.
Aim to run for 30 minutes four times a week, and you'll notice that your stamina and fitness will continue to improve. Soon you'll be ready to run your first 5K!
So... who's with me for the next 8 weeks?
Thursday, April 30, 2009
A torture machine.
But it was a good one. Anybody done "Gravity" Classes yet?
They really are great. 45 minutes to work every major muscle group, and it's NOT boring like lifting weights. It uses all of your own body resistance and... gravity... to work you out. I was on level 2 and 3 for most of my upper body stuff, and then for squats I was on level 6. It's tough, fun, and my arms are still shakey. I'm gonna be SORE tomorrow!!! If your gym has it, I would definitely recommend going to a class or a dozen. I really liked it!
I don't know how many calories I burned... I was all sweaty like a Josie Grossie, but I plan on getting a heart monitor watch thing so I know how I'm doing from now on. I would like the Bugg, but I'm WAY too cheap. ;)
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Conversation in my Fat, Lazy Head.
"There's Zumba Tonight."
"Yeah, but I went yesterday."
"So?"
"Well, I was just gonna do a different workout at home today."
"You just woke up and you haven't done anything all day."
"Yeah, but it's at five. It's already 4:30 and I don't have makeup on my pimply face."
"So go put on some powder or something, it's just the gym anyway."
"I did Zumba yesterday and I'm going tomorrow, why don't we just do 30 day shred tonight?"
"You know you should go do Zumba - besides you don't like the way the jumping jacks rumble the shelves of candles and stuff."
"Nah, it's okay, I am not really awake yet, so I don't wanna go."
"GET OFF OF YOUR FAT LAZY ASS AND GO!"
...
...
I'm off to Zumba.
~J
"Yeah, but I went yesterday."
"So?"
"Well, I was just gonna do a different workout at home today."
"You just woke up and you haven't done anything all day."
"Yeah, but it's at five. It's already 4:30 and I don't have makeup on my pimply face."
"So go put on some powder or something, it's just the gym anyway."
"I did Zumba yesterday and I'm going tomorrow, why don't we just do 30 day shred tonight?"
"You know you should go do Zumba - besides you don't like the way the jumping jacks rumble the shelves of candles and stuff."
"Nah, it's okay, I am not really awake yet, so I don't wanna go."
"GET OFF OF YOUR FAT LAZY ASS AND GO!"
...
...
I'm off to Zumba.
~J
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Are you working out enough?
So, I started out just doing the healthy eating thing and I was doing weights and core work two to three times a week, and wii a few times a week. My weight was just NOT dropping. Someone on the Livestrong boards recommended higher activity levels to break through my plateau.
Then I started the Lenten Challenge and now I'm doing at least 30 minutes of activity a day, SEVEN days a week. As I posted a bit ago, this is how the minutes stacked up:
Monday - Pilates for weight loss - 30 minutes (moderate intensity)
Tuesday - Zumba - 1 hour (high intensity)
Wednesday (start of the challenge) - Candlelight Yoga - 30 minutes (low intensity)
Thursday - Zumba - 1 hour (moderate intensity)
Friday - Jillian Michaels DVD Shape Up Front - 30 minutes (high intensity)
Saturday - Wii Fit - 30 minutes (low intensity)
Sunday - Jillian Michaels DVD Shape Up Back - 30 minutes (high intensity)
My total minutes for the 7 days = 4.5 hours or 270 minutes.
Now check this out:
Adults need at least 250 minutes per week -- equal to 50 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week -- to lose significant weight, according to the latest recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
This article says that 150 minutes is okay for preventing weight gain, but is more for maintenance and not really for loss. That means five 30 minute workouts don't do much for you in terms of losing weight.
The challenge is good for me, y'all. I think I'm going to swap the Yoga DVD for something more challenging, and do it in addition to other workouts instead. I just like it for stretching and relaxing. :)
So, how do your minutes stack up?
~J
Then I started the Lenten Challenge and now I'm doing at least 30 minutes of activity a day, SEVEN days a week. As I posted a bit ago, this is how the minutes stacked up:
Monday - Pilates for weight loss - 30 minutes (moderate intensity)
Tuesday - Zumba - 1 hour (high intensity)
Wednesday (start of the challenge) - Candlelight Yoga - 30 minutes (low intensity)
Thursday - Zumba - 1 hour (moderate intensity)
Friday - Jillian Michaels DVD Shape Up Front - 30 minutes (high intensity)
Saturday - Wii Fit - 30 minutes (low intensity)
Sunday - Jillian Michaels DVD Shape Up Back - 30 minutes (high intensity)
My total minutes for the 7 days = 4.5 hours or 270 minutes.
Now check this out:
Adults need at least 250 minutes per week -- equal to 50 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week -- to lose significant weight, according to the latest recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
This article says that 150 minutes is okay for preventing weight gain, but is more for maintenance and not really for loss. That means five 30 minute workouts don't do much for you in terms of losing weight.
The challenge is good for me, y'all. I think I'm going to swap the Yoga DVD for something more challenging, and do it in addition to other workouts instead. I just like it for stretching and relaxing. :)
So, how do your minutes stack up?
~J
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Cheesecake Factory...
It IS possible to go to the Cheesecake Factory and reach your goals.
Dan and I decided to go to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner tonight. My absolute favorite meal is the Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp. Now, since I'm grossed out by beef and chicken right now, I decided to modify the order and get it only with shrimp. I even had some bread too.
The key is moderation. I ate 1/2 my meal, and drank water and Diet Coke. And NO cheesecake. The waiter came after our meal and was like, "Here's the grand finale!" and tried to hand us the dessert menus. I said, "No, we're actually good without dessert." He looked all heartbroken, and I think his lip might have actually started to quiver. "No cheesecake? Really?" -- "No, thanks though."
Though it's okay to have a cheat day once in awhile, eating this delicious meal was plenty enough for me. He took my plate to box up and said, "Holy cow, it looks like you cut this directly down the middle!" I said, "Yeah, I'm a little bit psycho."
And now I have a yummy lunch for tomorrow! :)
Here's the breakdown:
The Cheesecake Factory Bang Bang Chicken And Shrimp
1/2 serving
650 calories
44g fat
21mg cholesterol
467mg sodium
56g carbohydrate
18g sugar
5g fiber
13g protein
The Cheesecake Factory Bread And Butter
3 pieces bread with one pat butter
286 calories
13g fat
35g carbohydrate
7g protein
On the workout front, I've been successful with working out at least 30 minutes per day for the last week! I weighed in this morning (I won't share the number, but it's good...) - even though I wasn't supposed to. I was feeling smaller, and wanted to confirm. Lack of movement and embracing my laziness definitely was holding me back. I really can say that it's activity that helps, because eating right wasn't doing it on its own. Though I was working out a few days a week, the key is really to be active every day.
Here's what I've been doing:
Monday - Pilates for weight loss - 30 minutes
Tuesday - Zumba - 1 hour
Wednesday (start of the challenge) - Candlelight Yoga - 30 minutes
Thursday - Zumba - 1 hour
Friday - Jillian Michaels DVD Shape Up Front - 30 minutes
Saturday - Wii Fit - 30 minutes
Sunday - Jillian Michaels DVD Shape Up Back - 30 minutes
Woo-hoo! I'm actually (dare I say it...) excited for weigh in on Tuesday!
And I'm happy about the challenge. It's really, really pushed me to stay active. I hope it sticks through Easter! :)
Dan and I decided to go to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner tonight. My absolute favorite meal is the Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp. Now, since I'm grossed out by beef and chicken right now, I decided to modify the order and get it only with shrimp. I even had some bread too.
The key is moderation. I ate 1/2 my meal, and drank water and Diet Coke. And NO cheesecake. The waiter came after our meal and was like, "Here's the grand finale!" and tried to hand us the dessert menus. I said, "No, we're actually good without dessert." He looked all heartbroken, and I think his lip might have actually started to quiver. "No cheesecake? Really?" -- "No, thanks though."
Though it's okay to have a cheat day once in awhile, eating this delicious meal was plenty enough for me. He took my plate to box up and said, "Holy cow, it looks like you cut this directly down the middle!" I said, "Yeah, I'm a little bit psycho."
And now I have a yummy lunch for tomorrow! :)
Here's the breakdown:
The Cheesecake Factory Bang Bang Chicken And Shrimp
1/2 serving
650 calories
44g fat
21mg cholesterol
467mg sodium
56g carbohydrate
18g sugar
5g fiber
13g protein
The Cheesecake Factory Bread And Butter
3 pieces bread with one pat butter
286 calories
13g fat
35g carbohydrate
7g protein
On the workout front, I've been successful with working out at least 30 minutes per day for the last week! I weighed in this morning (I won't share the number, but it's good...) - even though I wasn't supposed to. I was feeling smaller, and wanted to confirm. Lack of movement and embracing my laziness definitely was holding me back. I really can say that it's activity that helps, because eating right wasn't doing it on its own. Though I was working out a few days a week, the key is really to be active every day.
Here's what I've been doing:
Monday - Pilates for weight loss - 30 minutes
Tuesday - Zumba - 1 hour
Wednesday (start of the challenge) - Candlelight Yoga - 30 minutes
Thursday - Zumba - 1 hour
Friday - Jillian Michaels DVD Shape Up Front - 30 minutes
Saturday - Wii Fit - 30 minutes
Sunday - Jillian Michaels DVD Shape Up Back - 30 minutes
Woo-hoo! I'm actually (dare I say it...) excited for weigh in on Tuesday!
And I'm happy about the challenge. It's really, really pushed me to stay active. I hope it sticks through Easter! :)
Friday, February 27, 2009
I almost just died.
Yeah. I bought Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred - that one is in the mail. That's the one I have heard hell stories about. So, I figured that I should warm up and do some of her earlier workouts to prepare myself.
Netflix has this awesome streaming video thing, where you can watch certain DVD's immediately instead of waiting for them in the mail. (My arms hurt so much right now, it's actually difficult to type.) So anyway, with Dan's xBox 360 I can watch them on our big TV. So, I added a few of her various workouts and decided to start with Shape Up - Front. This is what it looks like:
This workout is NOT for the faint of heart. She has professional dancers as her crew in the video, and they were all dying. It's up and down, up and down (as in doing shoulder press jumping jacks, then down for crunches, then up for alternating lunges with arm raises, then down for mountain climbers, then up for reverse lunges with weights and front kicks, then down for push ups and planks, then up for lunges, etc). There are no wimpy warm ups. It was hand touch high kicks, side skaters and plyometrics for WARM UPS. This was insane.
I got 1/2 way through the video and I was sweating more than I knew I could sweat. I've done lots of different types of workouts, and I can hang for an hour on an elliptical, but this was the worst ass kicking I've gotten in a long time. I think I'll have to have lost 20 lbs before I can get through this whole video. I'm doing it at least twice a week. And this is one of three or four other videos like it - she targets other areas of the body, but to be honest I don't know if I'll wake up tomorrow with anything NOT sore, so unless she has a brain bruiser and tongue push-up exercise video, I don't know what else is left to work out.
It makes sense to me that Jillian says that you should lose 20 lbs in 30 days doing the 30 Day Shred DVD. I'm terrified to get it, because that means I'll have to try it.
I have a new found respect for the contestants on The Biggest Loser, and honestly, I don't know if I could have done better than Joelle, even though I think she sucks. Jillian is freakin' tough.
So anyway. I just thought I'd share my terrible pain with you all, and encourage you to stream it or buy it if you want a really tough work out and want to whine about it with me after you try it.
~Jenn
Netflix has this awesome streaming video thing, where you can watch certain DVD's immediately instead of waiting for them in the mail. (My arms hurt so much right now, it's actually difficult to type.) So anyway, with Dan's xBox 360 I can watch them on our big TV. So, I added a few of her various workouts and decided to start with Shape Up - Front. This is what it looks like:
This workout is NOT for the faint of heart. She has professional dancers as her crew in the video, and they were all dying. It's up and down, up and down (as in doing shoulder press jumping jacks, then down for crunches, then up for alternating lunges with arm raises, then down for mountain climbers, then up for reverse lunges with weights and front kicks, then down for push ups and planks, then up for lunges, etc). There are no wimpy warm ups. It was hand touch high kicks, side skaters and plyometrics for WARM UPS. This was insane.
I got 1/2 way through the video and I was sweating more than I knew I could sweat. I've done lots of different types of workouts, and I can hang for an hour on an elliptical, but this was the worst ass kicking I've gotten in a long time. I think I'll have to have lost 20 lbs before I can get through this whole video. I'm doing it at least twice a week. And this is one of three or four other videos like it - she targets other areas of the body, but to be honest I don't know if I'll wake up tomorrow with anything NOT sore, so unless she has a brain bruiser and tongue push-up exercise video, I don't know what else is left to work out.
It makes sense to me that Jillian says that you should lose 20 lbs in 30 days doing the 30 Day Shred DVD. I'm terrified to get it, because that means I'll have to try it.
I have a new found respect for the contestants on The Biggest Loser, and honestly, I don't know if I could have done better than Joelle, even though I think she sucks. Jillian is freakin' tough.
So anyway. I just thought I'd share my terrible pain with you all, and encourage you to stream it or buy it if you want a really tough work out and want to whine about it with me after you try it.
~Jenn
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