I have reached a new low in my weight loss!! I am at a weight that I haven't been since I was in the first trimester of my pregnancy with Michael!! So yeah, I haven't been this "little", so to speak, in just a tiny bit over four years!! I am so happy to have passed up that stubborn weight range that has been such a let down for me in the past!! YAY!
In the last week, I lost two pounds [total weight loss is now 14.8 pounds]. Also, in the last week, I lost 1.5 inches, but gained 0.25 inches [total inches lost is now 17 inches].
I am very happy with how things have been going for me!! Although, if it weren't for Saturday being the 4th of July and me eating more than I should've [even though it was all vegan foods that I ate], I probably would weigh less than I do right now, but that's okay. I am at a new low, and I couldn't be happier about that!! Last week, I worked my butt off with running and lifting, and I can see changes in my body. I am loving the changes, too!!
Hopefully this week won't be tough on me since I'll be gone. I'm going to try to get to the gym every day [minus Sunday] at the hotel, like I should. Just because I'm on vacation doesn't really mean I shouldn't pay attention to my health and fitness. The gym at the hotel looks nice [from what I've seen in photos], so it shouldn't be difficult for me to find things to do there.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
WHAT WHAT!!!!
HA.
This whole past week of working out has just been nothing short of amazing and pure hard work. I've set new personal bests and I'm getting closer and closer to my goals!! My determination and motivation hasn't once faltered, rather it's been climbing to new heights!!
Yesterday, I went lifting - just like I do on Fridays. It wasn't till later in the day, though, that I went lifting. I had some errands to run in the morning, and in the afternoon, my MIL stopped over for a little bit. But I definitely went lifting, and I didn't slack off at all. For my quads, I bumped up the weight I lifted by 10 pounds!! For my hamstrings, I bumped up the weight I lifted by 10 pounds, too!! I started off on the elipitical for a few minutes, then went and did some lifting [quads: 20 reps at 35, 15 reps at 45, 15 reps at 55, and 10 reps at 65; hamstrings: 20 reps at 25, 15 reps at 35, 10 reps at 40]. After lifting, I went back to the eliptical for a few minutes, then right back to some more lifting [quads: same as before; hamstrings: 15 reps at 25, 15 reps at 35, 10 reps at 45]. I was done with lifting, and went back on the eliptical for a little bit. Once I was done with lifting and going on the eliptical, I did some ab work and lower body stuff [minus the weights]. I felt like yesterday was a huge success. I lifted more weight yesterday than I did Monday, and I am beyond thrilled about that!! Who wouldn't be?!
I already went on my Saturday run today. I got out of bed at 6:10, and was out the door at 6:30. I ran 3.15 miles in 36:27.03!! I was so happy to break that 3-mile barrier!! Even though I thought it was super cold outside [between 55-60 degrees], I feel like I did a pretty good job with my run. The first two miles were pretty good [for me]. I averaged about 11 minutes per mile [for those first two miles], but I definitely did slow down a little bit after that. Even though I did slow down, I'm proud of myself. When I started really getting serious with running [on June 2nd], I couldn't even run one-quarter of a mile. It's taken a lot of hard work, dedication, determination, and endurance to get to where I am now. Sure, there are days when I'd just like to run 1-2 miles and call it a day, but I'm not going to do that because I know that I'll just stick with that and not push myself toward my goal of 5 miles. Settling is just not how I roll!! But let me tell you something, while I was running, I was so motivated by all of the American flags and 4th of July decor I saw on houses and in yards!! That really got me motivated!! It was truly amazing to see!!
I am so happy and so proud of all that I've accomplished this week!! The new personal bests between yesterday and today, and we can't forget about the personal best I set on Wednesday with bench pressing.
What a week it has been for me!! Bring on more weeks like this where I'm constantly setting new personal bests!!
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY, EVERYONE!!!!
This whole past week of working out has just been nothing short of amazing and pure hard work. I've set new personal bests and I'm getting closer and closer to my goals!! My determination and motivation hasn't once faltered, rather it's been climbing to new heights!!
Yesterday, I went lifting - just like I do on Fridays. It wasn't till later in the day, though, that I went lifting. I had some errands to run in the morning, and in the afternoon, my MIL stopped over for a little bit. But I definitely went lifting, and I didn't slack off at all. For my quads, I bumped up the weight I lifted by 10 pounds!! For my hamstrings, I bumped up the weight I lifted by 10 pounds, too!! I started off on the elipitical for a few minutes, then went and did some lifting [quads: 20 reps at 35, 15 reps at 45, 15 reps at 55, and 10 reps at 65; hamstrings: 20 reps at 25, 15 reps at 35, 10 reps at 40]. After lifting, I went back to the eliptical for a few minutes, then right back to some more lifting [quads: same as before; hamstrings: 15 reps at 25, 15 reps at 35, 10 reps at 45]. I was done with lifting, and went back on the eliptical for a little bit. Once I was done with lifting and going on the eliptical, I did some ab work and lower body stuff [minus the weights]. I felt like yesterday was a huge success. I lifted more weight yesterday than I did Monday, and I am beyond thrilled about that!! Who wouldn't be?!
I already went on my Saturday run today. I got out of bed at 6:10, and was out the door at 6:30. I ran 3.15 miles in 36:27.03!! I was so happy to break that 3-mile barrier!! Even though I thought it was super cold outside [between 55-60 degrees], I feel like I did a pretty good job with my run. The first two miles were pretty good [for me]. I averaged about 11 minutes per mile [for those first two miles], but I definitely did slow down a little bit after that. Even though I did slow down, I'm proud of myself. When I started really getting serious with running [on June 2nd], I couldn't even run one-quarter of a mile. It's taken a lot of hard work, dedication, determination, and endurance to get to where I am now. Sure, there are days when I'd just like to run 1-2 miles and call it a day, but I'm not going to do that because I know that I'll just stick with that and not push myself toward my goal of 5 miles. Settling is just not how I roll!! But let me tell you something, while I was running, I was so motivated by all of the American flags and 4th of July decor I saw on houses and in yards!! That really got me motivated!! It was truly amazing to see!!
I am so happy and so proud of all that I've accomplished this week!! The new personal bests between yesterday and today, and we can't forget about the personal best I set on Wednesday with bench pressing.
What a week it has been for me!! Bring on more weeks like this where I'm constantly setting new personal bests!!
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY, EVERYONE!!!!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Almost Three
Like every normal Thursday morning, I went for a run today. I decided to just go ahead and bump up the distance a little bit. Today, I ran 2.9 miles [in 35:42.31]!! I for sure thought I would've ran at least three miles, but it's okay that I was only one-tenth off.
It was a good run. I kept a steady pace for at least 90% of the run, which isn't too bad. I started slowing down when I was running against the wind as it was blowing pretty hard and it started to drizzle a little bit. But once I got past that, I started to pick the pace back up.
Let me tell you though, it was pretty cold when I went for my run. It was cold enough for me to have to put on my long-sleeved Under Armour shirt. Yeah, I wasn't too happy about that - it's July for cryin' out loud, not October!!
I am definitely working toward my goal of being able to run 5 miles!! I think I'll be able to run at least 5 miles before October, no problem - granted something doesn't happen and keeps me from being able to run 3 days a week, every week.
Also, I think I will be reaching my weight goal that I set for September real soon. And once I reach that weight, I'll have to set a new weight goal for September. I am very happy with all of the hard work I've been putting in!! It's really showing and paying off!!
It was a good run. I kept a steady pace for at least 90% of the run, which isn't too bad. I started slowing down when I was running against the wind as it was blowing pretty hard and it started to drizzle a little bit. But once I got past that, I started to pick the pace back up.
Let me tell you though, it was pretty cold when I went for my run. It was cold enough for me to have to put on my long-sleeved Under Armour shirt. Yeah, I wasn't too happy about that - it's July for cryin' out loud, not October!!
I am definitely working toward my goal of being able to run 5 miles!! I think I'll be able to run at least 5 miles before October, no problem - granted something doesn't happen and keeps me from being able to run 3 days a week, every week.
Also, I think I will be reaching my weight goal that I set for September real soon. And once I reach that weight, I'll have to set a new weight goal for September. I am very happy with all of the hard work I've been putting in!! It's really showing and paying off!!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Can you believe it?!
It's been one month since the switch over to being vegan and sticking with working out 6 days a week!! I have been doing really good, too!! This whole lifestyle change has done wonders for me!! I'm so much healthier now than I have probably ever been!!
Today, I went lifting. It was definitely a major success!! I bumped up the weight for bench pressing. I did 10 reps at 20, 10 reps at 30, 10 reps at 30, 10 reps at 20. In between bench pressing, I did some other things with heavier and lighter amounts of weight. I, also, did three-quarters of a mile on the elliptical.
I think that every week, for bench pressing, I will try to add 5 pounds to the previous weight I was lifting. So that'll mean next week I'll go for 35 pounds. I don't really know what I want my goal to be for bench pressing, but I know I'd like to be able to bench press at least 60 pounds. I'm sure I'll be lifting more than that, but I think 60 pounds is a decent amount to set for myself right now.
Tanning has been a lot better lately. I now tan in a different bed that doesn't cause so much burning, but more "browning". The weird thing is, is that even though people like me tend to burn, you have to start in a normal tanning bed before you can switch to a different bed. It's weird. HA. And today, I bought a new tanning lotion - as well as a bunch of other lotions. [I go through lotion so fast, it's really ridiculous!!]
My flexibility has definitely improved this last month. I love to stretch out, and my flexibility is just insane now!! Flexibility is very important to have, especially if you work out a lot like I do.
I made the hotel reservation for next week, and no need to fear because there's a gym that I can use!! YAY! I'll still get my workouts in, which is really important to me!! I can't wait for next week to get here so I can watch some amazing swimming and have some more motivation to get fit!!
Today, I went lifting. It was definitely a major success!! I bumped up the weight for bench pressing. I did 10 reps at 20, 10 reps at 30, 10 reps at 30, 10 reps at 20. In between bench pressing, I did some other things with heavier and lighter amounts of weight. I, also, did three-quarters of a mile on the elliptical.
I think that every week, for bench pressing, I will try to add 5 pounds to the previous weight I was lifting. So that'll mean next week I'll go for 35 pounds. I don't really know what I want my goal to be for bench pressing, but I know I'd like to be able to bench press at least 60 pounds. I'm sure I'll be lifting more than that, but I think 60 pounds is a decent amount to set for myself right now.
Tanning has been a lot better lately. I now tan in a different bed that doesn't cause so much burning, but more "browning". The weird thing is, is that even though people like me tend to burn, you have to start in a normal tanning bed before you can switch to a different bed. It's weird. HA. And today, I bought a new tanning lotion - as well as a bunch of other lotions. [I go through lotion so fast, it's really ridiculous!!]
My flexibility has definitely improved this last month. I love to stretch out, and my flexibility is just insane now!! Flexibility is very important to have, especially if you work out a lot like I do.
I made the hotel reservation for next week, and no need to fear because there's a gym that I can use!! YAY! I'll still get my workouts in, which is really important to me!! I can't wait for next week to get here so I can watch some amazing swimming and have some more motivation to get fit!!
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