Well, all I have to say is, BRING IT.
I am SO ready for today's workout. I've had lots of protein both yesterday and today and I'm feeling good (despite only getting a few hours of sleep last night due to the warm temperature in my room... :-/)
I had my shin taped all day and it feels *much* better
I'm quite proud of today's meal plan so far...
Breakfast: apple
Mid morning snack: Protein shake
Lunch: Protein bar
Mid afternoon: Protein bar and 4 oz chicken breast (with a little wing sauce) :-p
Dinner: Brown rice and a large salad
Measurements - 4/17/10
Waist 26
Hips 37½
Thighs 21
Arms 9½ (10½ while flexed)
= ^2¾" from last month
Weight: 128
BMI: 19.5
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5:00 pm
Superman! Banana!
That was actually kind of fun compared to the first time. It was still tough but no nausea this time :) Just lots of sweat.
Core Synergistics
Max HR: 176
Avg HR: 138
Calories Burned: 380
15 Minutes Bike
Max HR: 172
Avg HR: 156
Calories Burned: 132
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Day 25 - :(
My body is rebelling.
It started with shin splints and now my plantar fasciitis in my right foot is flaring up ... My shins were hurting so badly today (both, but the left was worse than the right) that I avoided any unnecessary walking or standing. I have ice on them now hoping it will help but it's actually making them more painful for some reason.
When researching it online, I found a way to tape them...
...however, I don't have any sports tape. I'll have to pick some up tomorrow, I suppose.
This is frustrating, but I'm so glad that it's recovery week. I don't feel as guilty for not following it 100%.
Maybe I need new shoes?? The ones I have now are not very old..... Hmm.....
I was supposed to do Stretch X tonight which may have possibly helped with the pain but I just did not have the energy. I'll do my best this weekend.
It started with shin splints and now my plantar fasciitis in my right foot is flaring up ... My shins were hurting so badly today (both, but the left was worse than the right) that I avoided any unnecessary walking or standing. I have ice on them now hoping it will help but it's actually making them more painful for some reason.
When researching it online, I found a way to tape them...
...however, I don't have any sports tape. I'll have to pick some up tomorrow, I suppose.
This is frustrating, but I'm so glad that it's recovery week. I don't feel as guilty for not following it 100%.
Maybe I need new shoes?? The ones I have now are not very old..... Hmm.....
I was supposed to do Stretch X tonight which may have possibly helped with the pain but I just did not have the energy. I'll do my best this weekend.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Day 24 - Kenpo X
What did I take from today's Kenpo hour? ...That I wouldn't want to anger the Montel Williams-looking guy in the back of the room... No no... Those are the type of people you want to make friends with.
I noticed that although I'm still burning about the same amount of calories, Kenpo is seeming *much* easier than it was a few weeks ago... and that makes me very happy. :)
Kenpo X
Max HR: 180
Avg HR: 139
Calories Burned: 491
I'm going to go for a bike ride since it's so nice outside... it'd be a shame to waste the last days of cooler weather before it gets to be hot and muggy everyday. It's windy too, so I'll be sure to use my HR monitor and see what I get.
After being stuck in a rut for a few days, I am officially back on track.
*edit - 38 Minutes Bike
Max HR: 167
Avg HR: 134
Calories Burned: 269 (Although I believe my HR monitor is lying! It felt like I burned a lot more...)
My legs feel like they are made of concrete and I'm walking pretty funny... I'm glad tomorrow is Stretch X.
Now it's time for some sushi :)
I noticed that although I'm still burning about the same amount of calories, Kenpo is seeming *much* easier than it was a few weeks ago... and that makes me very happy. :)
Kenpo X
Max HR: 180
Avg HR: 139
Calories Burned: 491
I'm going to go for a bike ride since it's so nice outside... it'd be a shame to waste the last days of cooler weather before it gets to be hot and muggy everyday. It's windy too, so I'll be sure to use my HR monitor and see what I get.
After being stuck in a rut for a few days, I am officially back on track.
*edit - 38 Minutes Bike
Max HR: 167
Avg HR: 134
Calories Burned: 269 (Although I believe my HR monitor is lying! It felt like I burned a lot more...)
My legs feel like they are made of concrete and I'm walking pretty funny... I'm glad tomorrow is Stretch X.
Now it's time for some sushi :)
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Day 23 - Core Syner-holycrapicannotbreathe-gistics
So...
Core Syn was tough.... It's up there with Plyometrics, actually. Even Mr. Horton seemed quite sullen throughout the entire hour... strange.
Halfway through I stopped because I thought I was going to throw up (which I will avoid doing at all costs) but had some water, cooled down for a minute and finished strong.
Core Synergistics
Max HR: 180
Avg HR: 136
Calories Burned: 412
I have the day off from work tomorrow and it's Kenpo day. (yay!!!)
NOT looking forward to Core Synergistics again... Oh, and John, I know you're a day behind me... if you're reading this - consider yourself warned... It's tough! ...And they call this *Recovery* week... Ha!
The good news tonight- I did many *real* push ups during this workout and prior to tonight I didn't think I could do more than a few! Woohoo!!
Quote of the day:
"I'm just bonin' your clown"
Now back to my Def Leppard. :)
F-F-F-Foolin'!
Ahh F-F-Foolin'!
Core Syn was tough.... It's up there with Plyometrics, actually. Even Mr. Horton seemed quite sullen throughout the entire hour... strange.
Halfway through I stopped because I thought I was going to throw up (which I will avoid doing at all costs) but had some water, cooled down for a minute and finished strong.
Core Synergistics
Max HR: 180
Avg HR: 136
Calories Burned: 412
I have the day off from work tomorrow and it's Kenpo day. (yay!!!)
NOT looking forward to Core Synergistics again... Oh, and John, I know you're a day behind me... if you're reading this - consider yourself warned... It's tough! ...And they call this *Recovery* week... Ha!
The good news tonight- I did many *real* push ups during this workout and prior to tonight I didn't think I could do more than a few! Woohoo!!
Quote of the day:
"I'm just bonin' your clown"
Now back to my Def Leppard. :)
F-F-F-Foolin'!
Ahh F-F-Foolin'!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Day 22 - Another Blah Workout
I'm getting frustrated with myself. I just finished Yoga (or what I could finish, anyway... about 2/3 of it) and I'm going to get a shower and go to bed... I had a crazy day (having to leave for a 2 hour drive at 6:00 am this morning for a manager's meeting was not fun) so yoga is just going to have to be left unfinished until next time.
I will get back on this 100% again. I have to.
Once I set my mind to something, there is no stopping me... (hence the frustration with myself the past few days)... But I WILL get refocused.
I will get back on this 100% again. I have to.
Once I set my mind to something, there is no stopping me... (hence the frustration with myself the past few days)... But I WILL get refocused.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Day 20 - Zzzzzzzz...
So sleepy... :(
I *almost* didn't get up to do Kenpo this morning... Somehow I was able to get up and do it, but it definitely wasn't 110%. I'm yawning as I type this, even.
I wasn't able to fall asleep until late last night so I knew waking up to work out would be difficult. I'll do better tomorrow... :-/
Kenpo X
Max HR: 176
Avg HR: 142
Calories burned: 394
Coffee!
I *almost* didn't get up to do Kenpo this morning... Somehow I was able to get up and do it, but it definitely wasn't 110%. I'm yawning as I type this, even.
I wasn't able to fall asleep until late last night so I knew waking up to work out would be difficult. I'll do better tomorrow... :-/
Kenpo X
Max HR: 176
Avg HR: 142
Calories burned: 394
Coffee!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
I OWNED That Ice Skating Rink ;-)
Oh what an incredible weekend this has been... It's really a shame that it's coming to an end...
I wasn't going to go ice skating because of my sore back but once I saw how much fun everyone seemed to be having I ended up renting a pair and trying it out... I'm so glad I did! What a blast. And no injuries!!!! It was challenging to even stand on the ice at first, but after a little while I was flying around the rink and keeping up with my cousin Laurie (who was a natural!)
The sad news is that I was left with no time to do Kenpo... however, tomorrow is my "off" day so I'm going to get up early and get it done before work.
Then onto recovery week; which I was told is not really much of a recovery week at all... I haven't had time to peek at the schedule yet but part of me secretly hopes it is 6 days of X stretch... :-p I highly doubt that is the case. :)
I wasn't going to go ice skating because of my sore back but once I saw how much fun everyone seemed to be having I ended up renting a pair and trying it out... I'm so glad I did! What a blast. And no injuries!!!! It was challenging to even stand on the ice at first, but after a little while I was flying around the rink and keeping up with my cousin Laurie (who was a natural!)
The sad news is that I was left with no time to do Kenpo... however, tomorrow is my "off" day so I'm going to get up early and get it done before work.
Then onto recovery week; which I was told is not really much of a recovery week at all... I haven't had time to peek at the schedule yet but part of me secretly hopes it is 6 days of X stretch... :-p I highly doubt that is the case. :)
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