OK...well haven't made enough money to participate in the 3-Day walk...never toned during the summer... haven't really done much by way of my body lately at all. I know it's sad...but really I am going to TRY a little harder now that holiday season is coming up. We have a gym at our new office that I plan on working in 30 minutes during lunch. 30 minutes isn't a lot for cardio - but I figure if I stick to weights and LEG/BUTT toning then I won't need to worry about cardio too much right now.
One big step I took today was ending my dependence on Monster energy drinks. I have been totally addicted to them since I wasn't able to drink coffee after I had my son. Ever since (like 3 years!) I have had a Monster every morning, and that is a habit I really need to break. I can't believe it's been that long - I honestly just realised it when I type dit out. Wow.
Anyway - this morning I started with 2 cold glasses of iced tea (non-sweet). So not only am I getting my caffiene fix, but my water as well! Yay for multi-tasking!
Well I will TRY harder from now on to keep up with this blog and with myself! (still clocking over 2 miles a day around the office!!!)
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Wow - I suck at this!
HAHA - Well I said it from the beginning I've got great get up and go but no stamina for keeping up with it.
The best thing for me right now is doing my training schedule for the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk I'm partcipating in in November. Well - hopefully participating in - have to raise the money first.
Basically this week every night I walk 3 miles consecutively. Except tonight I'm supposed to do 30 minutes of exercise - and I'm kind of looking forward to that because summer is upon us and I could really use some work on my core.
Alrighty - well there's the update - i'm so ashamed I just can't continue until i've got something worth while to write...
The best thing for me right now is doing my training schedule for the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk I'm partcipating in in November. Well - hopefully participating in - have to raise the money first.
Basically this week every night I walk 3 miles consecutively. Except tonight I'm supposed to do 30 minutes of exercise - and I'm kind of looking forward to that because summer is upon us and I could really use some work on my core.
Alrighty - well there's the update - i'm so ashamed I just can't continue until i've got something worth while to write...
Monday, February 2, 2009
About to die!
O-K. I went to workout!!!! I've switched things up a bit - and actually referred to some toning mauals to help me come up with an exercise program to ... well, tone.
First thing to mention - NO NO2 today and I could tell a difference in my workout. That "perpetual pump" that NO2 claims is sooooo true! I was not on my best game today, my muscels were fatigued and giving out very soon in the workout. Also - I started this workout with the weight training session and finished with the cardio - not my preferance but i've been told that if you don't want to lose weight but gain muscle you have to do the weights with full potential...not after you're worn out.
Here's the flow:
11 - Took my Multi-Vitamins
1215 - Went to Gym
Squats - 4 sets 12 w/ 30lb
Lunges - 4 sets (12/7/12/10) w/ 25lb
Calf Raises - 4 sets 10 w/ 35 lb
10 minutes on the eliptical with a good pace
10 minutes of stretching
Now mind you that the weight protion of this exercise routine has me using weight that on the FIRST SET by the LAST REP I am not able to complete the move with good form.
Anyway - I feel fine now....it's hard to walk, but I feel pretty good in general. I don't know if I've got the will power to torture myself like this everyday - HAHA - we'll see.
Later!
~Crystal
First thing to mention - NO NO2 today and I could tell a difference in my workout. That "perpetual pump" that NO2 claims is sooooo true! I was not on my best game today, my muscels were fatigued and giving out very soon in the workout. Also - I started this workout with the weight training session and finished with the cardio - not my preferance but i've been told that if you don't want to lose weight but gain muscle you have to do the weights with full potential...not after you're worn out.
Here's the flow:
11 - Took my Multi-Vitamins
1215 - Went to Gym
Squats - 4 sets 12 w/ 30lb
Lunges - 4 sets (12/7/12/10) w/ 25lb
Calf Raises - 4 sets 10 w/ 35 lb
10 minutes on the eliptical with a good pace
10 minutes of stretching
Now mind you that the weight protion of this exercise routine has me using weight that on the FIRST SET by the LAST REP I am not able to complete the move with good form.
Anyway - I feel fine now....it's hard to walk, but I feel pretty good in general. I don't know if I've got the will power to torture myself like this everyday - HAHA - we'll see.
Later!
~Crystal
Up and Going
It starts! Josiah and I both are now on a semi-strict regimine to get into shape. New Year, New Month, New....me?! I hope so! We took pictures last night so we can visually track our process, and whew - talk about motivation from the get-go!
So here's the scoop - I haven't worked out (persay) since my last post BUT I got a bike on Saturday and rode a few miles over the weekend, which TOTALLY counts as working out. I LOVE this new bike, and hopefully it will be a way for me to execise at home without "exercising".
I also brought my workout clothes today so I hope I'll make it to the gym. But I really want to stretch today though - so i'm thinking about 15 minutes of cardio, 10 of weights, and a nice looonnnnnnggggg stretch session to kick me into gear...and help my aching back.
I'll keep you posted! Adios!
PS: Stretching is just as good for your muscles as exercising them because it realeases waste and acids that drag you down - just remember to hydrate!
So here's the scoop - I haven't worked out (persay) since my last post BUT I got a bike on Saturday and rode a few miles over the weekend, which TOTALLY counts as working out. I LOVE this new bike, and hopefully it will be a way for me to execise at home without "exercising".
I also brought my workout clothes today so I hope I'll make it to the gym. But I really want to stretch today though - so i'm thinking about 15 minutes of cardio, 10 of weights, and a nice looonnnnnnggggg stretch session to kick me into gear...and help my aching back.
I'll keep you posted! Adios!
PS: Stretching is just as good for your muscles as exercising them because it realeases waste and acids that drag you down - just remember to hydrate!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Day 3 Results
YAY!! WOO WOO!! I did it again! It feels SOOOOOO good to get my body moving. You really forget how nice it feels after being out of it for so long. The best part is that i'm not sitting down all day anyway - so adding movement on top of an already active job can only mean good things for me!
Here's how it went:
11:30: Take NO2 with a full glass of iced tea (prefer that to water any day - but no sugar so it's ok)
11:45: Head to the gym and change
11:55 - 12:15: Cardio on the eliptical. I did "Valley" today while reading my book.
12:15: Did my circuit:
1. 40 crunches on bench
2. 10 leg up crunches
3. 20 crunches on the ball with a 12lb weight ball
4. 20 tricep curls with weight ball
5. 20 crunches with weight ball
6. 40 bicep curls with weight ball - 20 full; 10 half up; 10 half down
7. 20 more crunches with weight ball
8. 1 minute hold with medicine ball - this is where your head is on the medicine ball and your feet are on the ground and you hold up your torso like a table. Great for the thighs, abs, and glutes.
9. 10 final crunches with weight ball
12:30ish: Stretched - that feels SOOO nice
12:45 - went to Subway and got a mini :)
1 o'clock back at work.
It feels great. I know my body must appreciate the work and movement because of how much I think about it on days where I don't go to the gym. Not to mention how deep the sleep is on nights when I've worked my body a little harder.
'Til next week!
Here's how it went:
11:30: Take NO2 with a full glass of iced tea (prefer that to water any day - but no sugar so it's ok)
11:45: Head to the gym and change
11:55 - 12:15: Cardio on the eliptical. I did "Valley" today while reading my book.
12:15: Did my circuit:
1. 40 crunches on bench
2. 10 leg up crunches
3. 20 crunches on the ball with a 12lb weight ball
4. 20 tricep curls with weight ball
5. 20 crunches with weight ball
6. 40 bicep curls with weight ball - 20 full; 10 half up; 10 half down
7. 20 more crunches with weight ball
8. 1 minute hold with medicine ball - this is where your head is on the medicine ball and your feet are on the ground and you hold up your torso like a table. Great for the thighs, abs, and glutes.
9. 10 final crunches with weight ball
12:30ish: Stretched - that feels SOOO nice
12:45 - went to Subway and got a mini :)
1 o'clock back at work.
It feels great. I know my body must appreciate the work and movement because of how much I think about it on days where I don't go to the gym. Not to mention how deep the sleep is on nights when I've worked my body a little harder.
'Til next week!
Let's Do THIS!
Ok - it's been a couple days since I went to the gym - and I am beating myself up about not going yesterday.
I AM going today come hell or high water because I won't be able to go again until Monday - another 2 day break. Technically I suppose it's a good thing i'm letting myself take a slow but steady pace. I only want to tone up. I have been trying to limit the sodas I drink....NONE yesterday! And I'm trying to drink more water and eat less salt. I think that all combined will help with the "maintainance" part of my process.
Today I would like to do 20 minutes of cardio followed again by my circuit-like exercises. I will take my NO2 at 11:30 with a little cereal or oatmeal, and go to the gym at noon. I also think i'll take an extra 15 minutes so I can run and get a mini sub from subway for lunch after I workout. And No - i'm not going to make it a plain sub. I eat less so I can eat what tastes good; I feel less deprived that way. I take the mini sub over the foot long - but I have the good sauce and good cheese on it :) yum!
Alrighty - well I will post again soon! Ciao!
I AM going today come hell or high water because I won't be able to go again until Monday - another 2 day break. Technically I suppose it's a good thing i'm letting myself take a slow but steady pace. I only want to tone up. I have been trying to limit the sodas I drink....NONE yesterday! And I'm trying to drink more water and eat less salt. I think that all combined will help with the "maintainance" part of my process.
Today I would like to do 20 minutes of cardio followed again by my circuit-like exercises. I will take my NO2 at 11:30 with a little cereal or oatmeal, and go to the gym at noon. I also think i'll take an extra 15 minutes so I can run and get a mini sub from subway for lunch after I workout. And No - i'm not going to make it a plain sub. I eat less so I can eat what tastes good; I feel less deprived that way. I take the mini sub over the foot long - but I have the good sauce and good cheese on it :) yum!
Alrighty - well I will post again soon! Ciao!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Day Two Results
Hey, hey! I did it!
11:30: I ate some pears and drank a glass of water with some lemon - and popped my 2 NO2's.
12:00: I went to the gym to get changed and started.
12:05: Eliptical - Cross training which is the Big Hill - kept up good pace - over 150 strides per minute the entire time - 25 minutes.
12:30: Circuit training - in total:
1. 50 sit-up's w/ 10lb weight
2. 20 push ups - full
3. 40 leg lifts
4. 30 scissor lifts
12:45: Stretch - got into the splits - YAY! LOVE stretching!!!
1:00: Went back to work - drank my lunch.
Whew - i'm tired just thinking about it! Haha - ok well that was a great start...can I keep it up?!?
11:30: I ate some pears and drank a glass of water with some lemon - and popped my 2 NO2's.
12:00: I went to the gym to get changed and started.
12:05: Eliptical - Cross training which is the Big Hill - kept up good pace - over 150 strides per minute the entire time - 25 minutes.
12:30: Circuit training - in total:
1. 50 sit-up's w/ 10lb weight
2. 20 push ups - full
3. 40 leg lifts
4. 30 scissor lifts
12:45: Stretch - got into the splits - YAY! LOVE stretching!!!
1:00: Went back to work - drank my lunch.
Whew - i'm tired just thinking about it! Haha - ok well that was a great start...can I keep it up?!?
Day Two
How pathetic is it that I want to blog about my toning attempts? If nothing else I figure keeping some sort of track might inspire me on the hard days to get off my butt and do it!
Yesterday was Day 1 - I have a gym at work, but haven't used it till then. It was great - I didn't do much - just 25 minutes on the eliptical then I had to go back to work. It felt GREAT! I had energy until 10:30pm and then slept like a baby. I love the after exercise feeling, but beating that before exercise procrastination is hard!!
Ok, now that i've introduced it somewhat let's go into a bit more detail:
Toning (via the ever so accurate wiki-pedia) : In this respect, the term toned implies leanness in the body, low levels of body fat, and noticeable muscle definition and shape.
I agree with that definition...now as to why I am going for it. Normally - ok every year - I try to make a resolution about weight. However I NEVER keep these because it's sooo vague, especially this year. I mean how do you put a goal on toning? NO CLUE! So I just figure I'll work at it and see the results as I go...and stop whenever I want without the guilt of "breaking" a resolution, or goal, or rule, or... whatever.
Today I plan on:
1. 25 minutes of cardio
2. 20 minutes of circuit isolations - this to me is non-stop movement for 20 minutes but breaking it into segments by doing push ups, sit ups, leg raises, etc...and switching through them at even intervals.
3. Stretching - good-n-long
We'll see how I do...i'll TRY and keep posted. After all that's what I started this blog for.
Yesterday was Day 1 - I have a gym at work, but haven't used it till then. It was great - I didn't do much - just 25 minutes on the eliptical then I had to go back to work. It felt GREAT! I had energy until 10:30pm and then slept like a baby. I love the after exercise feeling, but beating that before exercise procrastination is hard!!
Ok, now that i've introduced it somewhat let's go into a bit more detail:
Toning (via the ever so accurate wiki-pedia) : In this respect, the term toned implies leanness in the body, low levels of body fat, and noticeable muscle definition and shape.
I agree with that definition...now as to why I am going for it. Normally - ok every year - I try to make a resolution about weight. However I NEVER keep these because it's sooo vague, especially this year. I mean how do you put a goal on toning? NO CLUE! So I just figure I'll work at it and see the results as I go...and stop whenever I want without the guilt of "breaking" a resolution, or goal, or rule, or... whatever.
Today I plan on:
1. 25 minutes of cardio
2. 20 minutes of circuit isolations - this to me is non-stop movement for 20 minutes but breaking it into segments by doing push ups, sit ups, leg raises, etc...and switching through them at even intervals.
3. Stretching - good-n-long
We'll see how I do...i'll TRY and keep posted. After all that's what I started this blog for.
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