Another tough workout today - further evidence that I need to do some form of work - out daily - even though I have been very active with yard work and cleaning. My calves were soo tired and burning. BUT - my feet still feel great.
Still trying to work out a way to use my Nike+ sensor when I run barefoot - haven't come across any solution yet - so I'll keep looking.
I used my Gorillamobile for the first time today - Love, LOve, LOVE it!!! Keep the ipod nice and steady on the treadmill while I ran.
Now I'm waiting to hear from the shipping company - so I know when they are going to deliver my treadmill - supposed to be tomorrow - we will see.
July 19, 2010
July 18, 2010
Heavy Lifting
Got the shed cleared out - everything that is going into storage is staged in the back yard to be loaded into the SUV and taken to the storage unit that we rented. We were having trouble with a lovely rat (notice the sarcasm?) - that was chewing through the plastic bins that we had stuff in - and it ruined a couple of afghans that my Grandma and Mom had crocheted :( So to keep stuff safe and to get Braeden's stuff out of the work out room - we rented a storage unit.
Did a lot of heavy lifting today. In addition to shifting stuff out of the shed, we had six 60lb bags of quick set concrete mix, and I decided to move it into the shed. YIKES.
So no workout in the workout room - but still a pretty good workout.
Did a lot of heavy lifting today. In addition to shifting stuff out of the shed, we had six 60lb bags of quick set concrete mix, and I decided to move it into the shed. YIKES.
So no workout in the workout room - but still a pretty good workout.
July 17, 2010
Tales from the Scale - The Ugly Truth
No workout scheduled for today - had hoped to fit in some Yoga or something - but that didn't happen - not with 2 extra kids underfoot and cleaning and yard work to do.
So instead - I took some measurements and a picture - to hopefully motivate me and also show my progress as this journey continues.
I bought that full length mirror specially for this picture and so that I can get a real look at how I look - too easy to be in denial when you only see from the waist up.
So here is my ugly truth.
I'll add the measurements later - after I find them again.
So instead - I took some measurements and a picture - to hopefully motivate me and also show my progress as this journey continues.
I bought that full length mirror specially for this picture and so that I can get a real look at how I look - too easy to be in denial when you only see from the waist up.
So here is my ugly truth.
July 16, 2010
Tales from the Scale - W1D3
Today was a toughy - workout felt sluggish.
I wonder if on my off days I should do Wii Fit or Wii Active, yoga or something. Evidentally the yard work I did yesterday didn't keep my motivation going enough for the workout today to feel good.
My feet still feel really good - so I'm sticking with the barefoot running - even though my feet get sooo dirty. Mitch thinks maybe the belt on the treadmill needs cleaned and it will be better - but since the new treadmill is arriving next week - I'm not gonna worry about it.
I wonder if on my off days I should do Wii Fit or Wii Active, yoga or something. Evidentally the yard work I did yesterday didn't keep my motivation going enough for the workout today to feel good.
My feet still feel really good - so I'm sticking with the barefoot running - even though my feet get sooo dirty. Mitch thinks maybe the belt on the treadmill needs cleaned and it will be better - but since the new treadmill is arriving next week - I'm not gonna worry about it.
July 15, 2010
Energy plus!
No workout for me today, but boy have I felt a surge in energy since I started working out. Yesterday I worked out, then worked a full day, then came home and did 3 hours of yard work.
Kids weren't too happy with Mom's extra energy though as I made them work along side me!
Kids weren't too happy with Mom's extra energy though as I made them work along side me!
July 14, 2010
Tales from the Scale - W1D2
Did my workout today - then decided to read the instructions - and DOH! I'm supposed to do the routines 3 days a week, every other day. LOL. Oh well -guess I'll take a break tomorrow. And try and do MWF from now on.
Workout felt really good and easy - so far loving running barefoot - only drawback is
Not a pretty sight!
Workout felt really good and easy - so far loving running barefoot - only drawback is
Not a pretty sight!
July 13, 2010
Tales from the Scale - W1D1
Ala CZ I am going to document my journey from fat to fit.
Reading along as CZ has progressed on her journey has been an inspiration, and I am finally ready to put my feet to the path and begin my journey. My goal is to get down under 200 pounds, for the first time in too long, and also to be ready to run a 5K with my husband when he returns from his deployment to Africa. These goals need to be met by April 2011.
I began by getting my equipment in order, figuring that the money outlay would help keep me motivated ;) I ordered a new treadmill one that is more suited for running, bought a Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, and a sensor pouch for my non-nike+ shoes. I also downloaded some apps from iTunes for my iPod Touch - One Hundred Push Ups , Two Hundred Sit Ups , and Couch to 5K . I also ordered a Gorillamobile for my iPod touch - so I can put it on the treadmill while I workout.
Then I cleaned out the work out room so it will be ready for the new treadmill when it arrives next week. Until it arrives I will be working out on the old faithful treadmill, that Mitch has almost worn out with his running. The room is pretty bare, but eventually I will get a TV up on the wall and maybe some posters.
After reading about it and talking with Mitch I have decided that I am going to be a barefoot runner. In the past I have always had problems with shoe fit, even though I've gone to running stores and had my gait analyzed and shoes fit for me. I would end up with numb feet and sore shins. After reading about barefoot runners on RLAM, I've decided it might just be for me. Now what to do with my Nike+ sensor....hmmm.
During my work out today, my shins didn't hurt, my bad leg didn't bother me, and I didn't get any numbness in my feet. I'm hoping that continues and that barefoot is the way to go for me. If this continues to work for me and if I get brave and try running outside, I will get some of the Vibram Five Fingers -aren't they uuuugly?
All in all, my workout today took me about an hour. I worked out first thing this morning before work, and now I feel like I could/should work out again tonight - LOL. Let's hope this honeymoon phase continues!
Reading along as CZ has progressed on her journey has been an inspiration, and I am finally ready to put my feet to the path and begin my journey. My goal is to get down under 200 pounds, for the first time in too long, and also to be ready to run a 5K with my husband when he returns from his deployment to Africa. These goals need to be met by April 2011.
I began by getting my equipment in order, figuring that the money outlay would help keep me motivated ;) I ordered a new treadmill one that is more suited for running, bought a Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, and a sensor pouch for my non-nike+ shoes. I also downloaded some apps from iTunes for my iPod Touch - One Hundred Push Ups , Two Hundred Sit Ups , and Couch to 5K . I also ordered a Gorillamobile for my iPod touch - so I can put it on the treadmill while I workout.
Then I cleaned out the work out room so it will be ready for the new treadmill when it arrives next week. Until it arrives I will be working out on the old faithful treadmill, that Mitch has almost worn out with his running. The room is pretty bare, but eventually I will get a TV up on the wall and maybe some posters.
After reading about it and talking with Mitch I have decided that I am going to be a barefoot runner. In the past I have always had problems with shoe fit, even though I've gone to running stores and had my gait analyzed and shoes fit for me. I would end up with numb feet and sore shins. After reading about barefoot runners on RLAM, I've decided it might just be for me. Now what to do with my Nike+ sensor....hmmm.
During my work out today, my shins didn't hurt, my bad leg didn't bother me, and I didn't get any numbness in my feet. I'm hoping that continues and that barefoot is the way to go for me. If this continues to work for me and if I get brave and try running outside, I will get some of the Vibram Five Fingers -aren't they uuuugly?
All in all, my workout today took me about an hour. I worked out first thing this morning before work, and now I feel like I could/should work out again tonight - LOL. Let's hope this honeymoon phase continues!
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