Yesterday I had a fabulous day! I ended up not having the MRI's, as my insurance company did not get in the authorizations needed to get them done. Kind of glad because I had a wonderful stay at home day and got lots done. I'm kind of sad too because I would really like to know what's going on...I guess I will have to wait!
Fitness Challenge ~ ~ I am quite sure that Jessica will kick my butt this week.....
Workout Summary:
Sunday: Total 0 Minutes
Monday: Total 35 minutes ~ Treadmill
Tuesday: Total 30 minutes - Treadmill
Wednesday: Total 0 minutes
Thursday: Total 35 minutes
Friday: Total 0 minutes
Saturday: Total 0 minutes
Sunday: Total 0 minutes
Weekly Total: 1 Hr 40 minutes (100 mins)
Work Out Reflection
Would you say there's room for improvement? I sure would!!!
Work Out Goals for This Week
My back was quite painful this week. Days where walking was difficult!! I am anxious to get past this pain! Physical therapy starts tomorrow and my gym will finally be open!! And I will get to see my trainer!! Can't wait!!! I know she will be gentle!!
Really hope to improve my exercise this week!! Fortunately I will go back to my trainer 2 pounds less then the last time she saw me. Yeah!!!
Loretta from Loretta's Journey....wrote something...OK many things on my post, "All Around Me..." dated 9/5/11, (sorry I can't figure out how to link it) that I thought were amazing. I've reread her comment many times. But the one that stands out the most is..
Remember... the SuperHeroes of weight loss are simply farther down the road as some of us. So, don't compare yourself to them. When you get all your stuff worked out, and it "clicks", you'll be one, too!
Oh I soooo want to be a Super Hero in weight loss....How about you?
Keep Focused!
Showing posts with label Fitness Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fitness Challenge. Show all posts
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
I'm an athlete!
Well at least my trainer says so....And I believe her!!!
So with my new attitude and belief that I'm an athlete, I decided to really push myself at the gym. You see, I can do it. But I will only do it for someone else. Example: I will push myself to my limit and beyond for my Trainer, at my water aerobics and stability ball classes ~ WHEN PEOPLE ARE WATCHING!!! But I refuse to do it when I'm on my own. Which is a total bummer, because I do a lot of exercise on my own. So if I'm not pushing myself....then....I'm wasting my time! Wasting a great workout!!! Stalling my progress!! ACK!!
So this week, I did it...I pushed myself. Every time I worked out I was a sweaty mess. I bet I was even sweating in the pool, just could not see it!! It was an amazing week of exercise. It was especially amazing because of all the stuff we went through with my Hubby. Sadly, I could not exercise every day, but the days I did were amazing!!
The best and funnest day was yesterday. I decided to go to the pool and lap swim. I have swim fins that I use...Seems like I'm cheating, but I have to tell you, that if I did not have them, I would only last about 2 minutes. Yesterday, I swam ~ hard ~ for 45 minutes without stopping! Here's where my athletic, competitive spirit comes out. So....I'm in my lane, swimming like a wild woman and this guy gets into the next lane. I'm swimming away and all of a sudden I realize he's pacing with me. Each time we get to a wall, it's a race to see who will get there first. (I know he's pacing with me, because at one point, I held off to see if he would just keep going, but it seems he waited for me and we kept at our little game).
When this all started, I had already been in the pool for 15 minutes and then my new challenger and I were swimming our hearts out for another 15 minutes. At one point, I look up and see him exiting the pool. I totally smoked him!! I even went on for 15 more minutes. I'm the winner!!!
Soon after the challenger left, a new lady came in and tried the same thing. And I'm like, "Oh no, you're not beating me." She soon left too.
Funny thing is....these people did not even know they were in competition. They don't even know that I won, I beat them.....I'm the winner....HA HA HA HA! I'm a goof!
Anyway, it was fun...it was great pushing myself beyond what I usually do. It was fun feeling like an athlete....feeling the competition. I loved it!!
OK - Now for another competitive thing. I started a Fitness Challenge with Jessica at See How She Runs. This is my first week. Below please find my stats:
Today Weight: 212 (Up 4 pounds - ack!)
Workout Summary:
Monday: Total 70 minutes
30 min Treadmill
25 min Elliptical
15 min Planks, push ups, squats
Tuesday: Total 60 minutes
40 min Treadmill
20 min Weights & Abs
Wednesday: Total 35 minutes
35 min Treadmill
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Total 45 minutes
45 min Lap Swim
Plus I cleaned the house for 4 hours, but don't know if that counts for exercise in this challenge.
Weekly Total: 3.5 Hrs (210 mins)
Work Out Reflection
This week I worked my butt off when I could. A little disappointed that I did not get 1 more day in. But with all that's gone on this week, I am happy with what I DID DO!!
Work Out Goals for This Week
I am on vacation this week, but I plan on working out at least 6 days this week. I am planning a lot of walking, bike riding, water aerobics & stability ball class and maybe some swimming. I'm feeling a little competitive :)
That's it for me....Would you like to join our Fitness Challenge?
Keep focused!
So with my new attitude and belief that I'm an athlete, I decided to really push myself at the gym. You see, I can do it. But I will only do it for someone else. Example: I will push myself to my limit and beyond for my Trainer, at my water aerobics and stability ball classes ~ WHEN PEOPLE ARE WATCHING!!! But I refuse to do it when I'm on my own. Which is a total bummer, because I do a lot of exercise on my own. So if I'm not pushing myself....then....I'm wasting my time! Wasting a great workout!!! Stalling my progress!! ACK!!
So this week, I did it...I pushed myself. Every time I worked out I was a sweaty mess. I bet I was even sweating in the pool, just could not see it!! It was an amazing week of exercise. It was especially amazing because of all the stuff we went through with my Hubby. Sadly, I could not exercise every day, but the days I did were amazing!!
The best and funnest day was yesterday. I decided to go to the pool and lap swim. I have swim fins that I use...Seems like I'm cheating, but I have to tell you, that if I did not have them, I would only last about 2 minutes. Yesterday, I swam ~ hard ~ for 45 minutes without stopping! Here's where my athletic, competitive spirit comes out. So....I'm in my lane, swimming like a wild woman and this guy gets into the next lane. I'm swimming away and all of a sudden I realize he's pacing with me. Each time we get to a wall, it's a race to see who will get there first. (I know he's pacing with me, because at one point, I held off to see if he would just keep going, but it seems he waited for me and we kept at our little game).
When this all started, I had already been in the pool for 15 minutes and then my new challenger and I were swimming our hearts out for another 15 minutes. At one point, I look up and see him exiting the pool. I totally smoked him!! I even went on for 15 more minutes. I'm the winner!!!
Soon after the challenger left, a new lady came in and tried the same thing. And I'm like, "Oh no, you're not beating me." She soon left too.
Funny thing is....these people did not even know they were in competition. They don't even know that I won, I beat them.....I'm the winner....HA HA HA HA! I'm a goof!
Anyway, it was fun...it was great pushing myself beyond what I usually do. It was fun feeling like an athlete....feeling the competition. I loved it!!
OK - Now for another competitive thing. I started a Fitness Challenge with Jessica at See How She Runs. This is my first week. Below please find my stats:
Today Weight: 212 (Up 4 pounds - ack!)
Workout Summary:
Monday: Total 70 minutes
30 min Treadmill
25 min Elliptical
15 min Planks, push ups, squats
Tuesday: Total 60 minutes
40 min Treadmill
20 min Weights & Abs
Wednesday: Total 35 minutes
35 min Treadmill
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Total 45 minutes
45 min Lap Swim
Plus I cleaned the house for 4 hours, but don't know if that counts for exercise in this challenge.
Weekly Total: 3.5 Hrs (210 mins)
Work Out Reflection
This week I worked my butt off when I could. A little disappointed that I did not get 1 more day in. But with all that's gone on this week, I am happy with what I DID DO!!
Work Out Goals for This Week
I am on vacation this week, but I plan on working out at least 6 days this week. I am planning a lot of walking, bike riding, water aerobics & stability ball class and maybe some swimming. I'm feeling a little competitive :)
That's it for me....Would you like to join our Fitness Challenge?
Keep focused!
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