Yesterday was Day 2 in my challenge. We had had a busy day with a couple of outings and a bedtime with the babe that wasn't as smooth as normal - 2 things that usually would lead me to postpone a workout until the next day, but I couldn't just give up right away! Not working out wasn't even an option!
The 2 workouts I did was this BodyRock one, I only did 20 reps/exercise (instead of the prescribed 50). Some exercises I could've done 50 while others I was struggling to just to the 20! Next time I think I'll do 30. It took me about 15minutes so I followed it up with this Pop Pilates Intense Abs one which was super hard too. So a great 25 minute intense strength focused workout!
In terms of my starting stats:
Weight: 173.6
Bust: 38
Waist: 32.5
Abs: 40
Hips: 40
Right Thigh: 23
Right Calve: 13.5
Right Arm: 12.5
Today on the menu is a swim!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
New Challenge
Just finished training for a triathlon which ended up being a duathlon and it went amazing. I did a lot better than I expected!!
Since Feb I've lost about 6 lbs. This last 10lbs has been a lot harder to lose!! I go through phases of eating right and phases of eating like shit. Just trying to get it under control, which to me is a 80/20-90/10 ratio.
I've been contemplating starting some streaks - shred streaks, running streaks and today on my run thought I'm just going to go for it! So I'm going to do a "100 days of Activity" challenge.
I'm pretty excited! I came up with some rules and guidelines:
I originally started with 20 minutes of exercise a day (which of High is 4 AP+) but wanted some more flexibility and didn't want to not do something (like Yoga) b/c it would be High Intensity. Also, I remember from my 30 days of running streak that after a long hike having to then turn around and go for a run was really hard. Plus, my legs were really sore by the end of it so the ability to do a 60 min Yoga session sounds like the healthiest thing to do. But I didn't want a regular walk to count, not that I don't think that a walk isn't good exercise but I just do not want that to be fall back for me.
Tomorrow I'm going to take my measurements and measure those biweekly for now (may change to monthly later on) and will also record my weight once a week. I'm hoping that the last few pregnancy pounds and then the last 15 lbs after that can be shifted with this. My goal right now is to lose 10 lbs during this challenge (an average of 0.7lbs/week). My end goal is that this is great and I then go for 6 months and then 1 year and on!
Since Feb I've lost about 6 lbs. This last 10lbs has been a lot harder to lose!! I go through phases of eating right and phases of eating like shit. Just trying to get it under control, which to me is a 80/20-90/10 ratio.
I've been contemplating starting some streaks - shred streaks, running streaks and today on my run thought I'm just going to go for it! So I'm going to do a "100 days of Activity" challenge.
I'm pretty excited! I came up with some rules and guidelines:
Rules
1. Must earn 4 AP+s/day:
- 20+ min High Intensity
- 40+ min Medium Intensity
- 60+ min Low Intensity
2. Walks DO NOT count.
3. Type of Activity:
- Running
- Running w/stroller
- Biking
- Swimming
- Bootcamp
- Strength Training
- Hiking
- Yoga
- Basketball
- Cardio
I originally started with 20 minutes of exercise a day (which of High is 4 AP+) but wanted some more flexibility and didn't want to not do something (like Yoga) b/c it would be High Intensity. Also, I remember from my 30 days of running streak that after a long hike having to then turn around and go for a run was really hard. Plus, my legs were really sore by the end of it so the ability to do a 60 min Yoga session sounds like the healthiest thing to do. But I didn't want a regular walk to count, not that I don't think that a walk isn't good exercise but I just do not want that to be fall back for me.
Tomorrow I'm going to take my measurements and measure those biweekly for now (may change to monthly later on) and will also record my weight once a week. I'm hoping that the last few pregnancy pounds and then the last 15 lbs after that can be shifted with this. My goal right now is to lose 10 lbs during this challenge (an average of 0.7lbs/week). My end goal is that this is great and I then go for 6 months and then 1 year and on!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Thurs Feb 2 Eats
B: 1/4 cup overnight oats
B2: mcgriddle, hash brown
L: shrimp creamy pesto pasta
D: salmon, roast potatoes, steamed brocoli
S: 2 chocolate mints, triscuits with turkey kielbasa, granola bar
B2: mcgriddle, hash brown
L: shrimp creamy pesto pasta
D: salmon, roast potatoes, steamed brocoli
S: 2 chocolate mints, triscuits with turkey kielbasa, granola bar
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Wed Feb 1 2012 Eats
B: 2 slices toast, fried egg, laughing cow - 7
S: granola bar - 3
L: bean soup (4), greek salad (3), bread (4) - 11
S: chocolate chip muffin, milk - 11
D: pork with mushroom gravy, light mashed potatoes - 8
S: english muffin with 50g turkey keilbasa - 4
Total: 44
F&V: 5+
Exercise: crossfit
S: granola bar - 3
L: bean soup (4), greek salad (3), bread (4) - 11
S: chocolate chip muffin, milk - 11
D: pork with mushroom gravy, light mashed potatoes - 8
S: english muffin with 50g turkey keilbasa - 4
Total: 44
F&V: 5+
Exercise: crossfit
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tuesday Jan 31 2012 Eats
B: 1 slice toast with 2 egg scrambled in butter - 8
S: granola bar - 3
L: chicken parm sandwich (15), strawberry milkshake (3) - 18
S: triscuits and kielbasa - 4
D: cajun chicken pasta - 8
S: english muffin with butter, chocolate - 5
Total: 46
Exercise: 45 min walk
F&V: 5
S: granola bar - 3
L: chicken parm sandwich (15), strawberry milkshake (3) - 18
S: triscuits and kielbasa - 4
D: cajun chicken pasta - 8
S: english muffin with butter, chocolate - 5
Total: 46
Exercise: 45 min walk
F&V: 5
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday Jan 30th Eats
B: 2 slices toast with nutella - 5
S: 1/2 cup blueberries with 1/3 cup yogurt - 2
L: canneloni, carrots - 8
S: vanilla milkshake (6), 2 servings triscuits w/laughing cow (3) - 9
D: chiptole squash soup, carrots, english muffin with butter oatmeal cookie - 11
S: popcorn - 3
Total: 38
F&V: 5+
Water: 10
S: 1/2 cup blueberries with 1/3 cup yogurt - 2
L: canneloni, carrots - 8
S: vanilla milkshake (6), 2 servings triscuits w/laughing cow (3) - 9
D: chiptole squash soup, carrots, english muffin with butter oatmeal cookie - 11
S: popcorn - 3
Total: 38
F&V: 5+
Water: 10
Last Week in Review
Totals Points Eaten (5 days) - 243
Avg Per Day - 48.6
Fruits and Veggies - got my 5 per day
Exercise - worked out 4 times last week!
Goals - all accomplished!
Weight: 179.4, loss of 0.2
This weeks goals:
Eat less points (even if it is only 1 point!)
Drink 10 cups of water/day
Avg Per Day - 48.6
Fruits and Veggies - got my 5 per day
Exercise - worked out 4 times last week!
Goals - all accomplished!
Weight: 179.4, loss of 0.2
This weeks goals:
Eat less points (even if it is only 1 point!)
Drink 10 cups of water/day
Friday, January 27, 2012
Fri Jan 27th 2012
B: zucch. bread with pb - 6
S: banana mocha smoothie - 2
L: shredded chicken burrito - 6
S: 5 dumplings with 1 pkg udon, 3 triscuits, 3 pieces chocolate - 15
D: veggie burger on bun, homemade fries, carrots, 2 mini brownies - 10
S: 1/2 beer, popcorn - 5
Total: 44
F&V: 5
Exercise: 25 min CX-30
S: banana mocha smoothie - 2
L: shredded chicken burrito - 6
S: 5 dumplings with 1 pkg udon, 3 triscuits, 3 pieces chocolate - 15
D: veggie burger on bun, homemade fries, carrots, 2 mini brownies - 10
S: 1/2 beer, popcorn - 5
Total: 44
F&V: 5
Exercise: 25 min CX-30
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thurs Jan 26th Eats
B: zucch. bread with pb, banana mocha smoothie - 8
L: chicken sandwich, fries - 21
S: granola bar (3), crackers and laughing cow (2) - 5
D: shredded chicken tacos (12), 2 oatmeal cookies (6) - 18
S: crackers and cheese - 6
Total: 58
F&V: 5
Exercise: 25 min walk to and from Mom's group
L: chicken sandwich, fries - 21
S: granola bar (3), crackers and laughing cow (2) - 5
D: shredded chicken tacos (12), 2 oatmeal cookies (6) - 18
S: crackers and cheese - 6
Total: 58
F&V: 5
Exercise: 25 min walk to and from Mom's group
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Jan 25th Eats
B: breakfast sandwich - 7
S: granola bar - 3
L: nachos with cheese, veggies, chocolate - 7
S: cinnamon dolce latte - 2
D: poutine - 20
S: everything bagel with cheese slice- 6
Total: 45
F&V: 5
Exercise: 45 min walk
S: granola bar - 3
L: nachos with cheese, veggies, chocolate - 7
S: cinnamon dolce latte - 2
D: poutine - 20
S: everything bagel with cheese slice- 6
Total: 45
F&V: 5
Exercise: 45 min walk
Jan 24th Eats
B: 2 pieces zucchini bread with peanut butter - 6
L: same as yesterday (steak sandwich), pear - 9
S: jr chicken - 9
D: turkey sausage (2), peppers, olive oil (2), pasta (4) - 8
S: oatmeal cookie (2), chocolate bar (7), spinach bites (4) - 13
Total: 45
F&V: 5
Exercise: 10 min yoga with Nolan, 20 min Yoga
L: same as yesterday (steak sandwich), pear - 9
S: jr chicken - 9
D: turkey sausage (2), peppers, olive oil (2), pasta (4) - 8
S: oatmeal cookie (2), chocolate bar (7), spinach bites (4) - 13
Total: 45
F&V: 5
Exercise: 10 min yoga with Nolan, 20 min Yoga
Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday Jan 23rd Eats
B: english muffin (2), 1 egg (2), 2 tsp butter (2), 0.5 oz cheese (1), 1 slice ham (0.5) = 7.5
S: sweet and salty granola bar - 3
L: 1/2 demi baguette (3), 1 tsp butter (1), 0.5 oz cheese (1), 4oz steak (4), 1/2 cup green peppers (0) - 9
S: Indian - butter chicken (6), aloo gobi (2), rice (3), cookoir (3), orange - 14
D: Salmon (4), Sweet Potato (1), Green Beans (0), Garlic Bread (4) - 9
S: 2 cookies (6) popcorn (3) - 9
Total: 51
F&V - 5
Exercise - 10 min baby and me yoga
S: sweet and salty granola bar - 3
L: 1/2 demi baguette (3), 1 tsp butter (1), 0.5 oz cheese (1), 4oz steak (4), 1/2 cup green peppers (0) - 9
S: Indian - butter chicken (6), aloo gobi (2), rice (3), cookoir (3), orange - 14
D: Salmon (4), Sweet Potato (1), Green Beans (0), Garlic Bread (4) - 9
S: 2 cookies (6) popcorn (3) - 9
Total: 51
F&V - 5
Exercise - 10 min baby and me yoga
Success!
All in all I would say I did great. Out of 7 days, 6 days I accomplished 5 Fruit and Veggie servings a day! I tracked during the week. And I got in 3 workouts (walk, CX-30, Cardio Kickboxing)!
That resulted in a 1.2lb weight loss which I'm really happy about! 9.6lbs to reach my prepregnancy weight. This week my added goal is to start counting points. I'm not too concerned about meeting the target, just want to get used to tracking them!
Let's hope this week is just as successful as last week!
That resulted in a 1.2lb weight loss which I'm really happy about! 9.6lbs to reach my prepregnancy weight. This week my added goal is to start counting points. I'm not too concerned about meeting the target, just want to get used to tracking them!
Let's hope this week is just as successful as last week!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Fri Jan 20th eats
B:eng muffin w/pb
S: bits n bites, pear
L: cajun shrimp pasta w/green pepper and zucc
S: 2 oatmeal cookies, plus some dough
D: baked fried fish, homemade fries, green pepper, oatmeal cookie
S: popcorn, beer
F&V: 5
Exercise: 30 min Jillian Michaels Cardio Kickbox
S: bits n bites, pear
L: cajun shrimp pasta w/green pepper and zucc
S: 2 oatmeal cookies, plus some dough
D: baked fried fish, homemade fries, green pepper, oatmeal cookie
S: popcorn, beer
F&V: 5
Exercise: 30 min Jillian Michaels Cardio Kickbox
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thursday Jan 19th eats
Breakfast: egg, ham and cheese sandwich, pear
Snack: 1/2 granola bar
Lunch: 2 spring rolls, wonton noodle soup
Snack: leftover soup
Dinner: shredded beef tacos (3) with cheese and avocado, cuke salad
Snack: chocolate, crackers with avocado
Snack: 1/2 granola bar
Lunch: 2 spring rolls, wonton noodle soup
Snack: leftover soup
Dinner: shredded beef tacos (3) with cheese and avocado, cuke salad
Snack: chocolate, crackers with avocado
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
CX30
Today I got a chance to do the new CX30 by Les Mills. It is a workout that is just 30 minutes and only focuses on the core areas (butt, abs, back, shoulders). I wasn't able to do it all at once b/c of Nolan but I did get the full 30 minutes in and it felt great. Hopefully it will help whittle my middle!
Yesterday I bought 3 new tops to go with my new jeans which makes me feel a lot better about myself, having some more options in clothes that fit!
Yesterday I bought 3 new tops to go with my new jeans which makes me feel a lot better about myself, having some more options in clothes that fit!
Wed Jan 18 eats
B-ham sandwich, granola bar
L: cajun chicken pasta w/zucchini & greenpepper
S: chunky monkey smoothie
D: baked potato, leftover roast chicken, broccoli slaw
S: gorgonzola crackers with laughing cow cheese, chocolate, fruit
Workout - CX30
L: cajun chicken pasta w/zucchini & greenpepper
S: chunky monkey smoothie
D: baked potato, leftover roast chicken, broccoli slaw
S: gorgonzola crackers with laughing cow cheese, chocolate, fruit
Workout - CX30
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tuesday Jan 17 Eats
Breakfast: french toast with strawberries and syrup
Lunch: McD's
Dinner: Roasted Tomato Sauce on pasta
Snack: bits n bites, cheese
Lunch: McD's
Dinner: Roasted Tomato Sauce on pasta
Snack: bits n bites, cheese
Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday's Eats
Breakfast: ham, cheese and 2 egg omelet on 1 slice toast with coffee, pear
Lunch: Spicy ciopinno with rice and bread. 2 pieces dark chocolate
Snack: granola bar, mixed berry juice, bits n bites
Dinner: Roast Chicken, potatoes, carrots with green beans
Snack: popcorn
Fruits: 2
Veggies: 3.5
Cardio - 25 min brisk walk
Fruits: 2
Veggies: 3.5
Cardio - 25 min brisk walk
Last week in review
Not the best week. I did 2 out of 3 cardio workouts and both of those were just walks. I am finding it tough to really get motivated, especially with Nolan not feeling so hot (still has a cold), with the cold weather, and not going out alot last week.
It was hard last week since I felt pretty stuck in the house but really did not want to take Nolan out too much. I am happy that this week we have some good plans for the week which lets me get out and about!
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