Weekends are not the best workout times for me. I haven't yet been able to convince Lyle to do this workout with me, so rather than breaking up the middle of our days I frequently skip workouts on the weekend. Eventually I will get better at this. I got back to the Brazilian butt workout this morning, and I am making progress. I added a 5lb dumbbell to my plié squat, my form has greatly improved on my floor exercises (I no longer lean as much), and I made it to the end of the side lunges. I will admit the frog jumps severely strain my stamina but I determined to make it through the entire workout so I will continue to progress at my slow pace :)
Happy Monday to all and I hope you have less snow that we do, it prohibits my outdoor walking...
Monday, April 15, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
One Whole Week
Okay, so it has been one whole week since I recommitted myself and started this blog. One injury a few workouts and a few extra veggies later I have lost 1.76lbs. Since my goal is 2lbs a week I think this is alright considering the week.
Today I went for a short walk and did some core and arm work. I can definitely feel the leg work I did yesterday. One day at a time and soon I will be able to see the changes :)
Hope your week is going well
Today I went for a short walk and did some core and arm work. I can definitely feel the leg work I did yesterday. One day at a time and soon I will be able to see the changes :)
Hope your week is going well
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Happy Wednesday
So I took a few days off to let my back recover and to get through a stats assignment. Today I met with my stats study group so that is mostly out of the way so I can focus on other things for a few days. I wish there was a way to track the calories I burn through mental work...
So today I gave another shot at the BBWO... and I got a little further. My legs still feel like jell-o, but this time I got through all of the frog jumps and half of the side lunges. One of these days I will get to the end of set one, it may take me months to get through three sets but I am going to keep on trying until I reach that goal.
Speaking of goals, I need to lose about 40lbs. My first goal is to get back under 200, if I am lucky I might reach that by the end of the month. I will keep you posted.
I am also trying to increase my water intake again, so this means bringing my cool starbucks water cup home and tracking what I am drinking. On the plus side I have had no Coke for a few days :)
So today I gave another shot at the BBWO... and I got a little further. My legs still feel like jell-o, but this time I got through all of the frog jumps and half of the side lunges. One of these days I will get to the end of set one, it may take me months to get through three sets but I am going to keep on trying until I reach that goal.
Speaking of goals, I need to lose about 40lbs. My first goal is to get back under 200, if I am lucky I might reach that by the end of the month. I will keep you posted.
I am also trying to increase my water intake again, so this means bringing my cool starbucks water cup home and tracking what I am drinking. On the plus side I have had no Coke for a few days :)
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Manual labour
On Friday Lyle needed help at work because to install a glass shower enclosure. They rest of the company is working on a larger out of town project so he has been doing a bathroom remodel on his own. This is not a big issue except when you have to move large, heavy glass panels. So off I went for an afternoon of manual labour. It may not be a formal workout but trust me I burned some calories. I have been better with my eating and staying under my calorie allowance. During downtime I did a few exercises that didn't require a lot of space.
On Saturday Lyle was taking down a wooden shed on our property. It is ugly and he has hated it since we started the position, this week he got approval to remove it. So I had another day of manual labour ahead of me. This one was a lot more physical. We emptied one shed (that is hidden behind our garage) and cleaned it out so that we could move the contents of the one to be dismantled. In the middle of cleaning this shed we had to move cubical partitions and when I picked up the end of one of then my back seized. This is not uncommon unfortunately. So I had to lessen the load that I could lift and move slower and more cautiously. We hauled boxes of flooring and tossed the junk. Eventually we came to the demolition, Lyle handled most of this since swinging a sledge was not going to be feasible for me. I came up with good ideas and helped throw out the pieces I could. We got it levelled and then had to dispose of it. Luckily Lyle's boss has a dump truck he let us borrow. Getting this shed into the truck was quite the task. My back was really sore and seizing at this point so I couldn't help with the heavy sections. Anyhow long story short we got it in and disposed of and got quite the work out! Unfortunately it now hurts to do most things including sitting and standing, hopefully this will pass soon and I will be able to get back to my goals.
On Saturday Lyle was taking down a wooden shed on our property. It is ugly and he has hated it since we started the position, this week he got approval to remove it. So I had another day of manual labour ahead of me. This one was a lot more physical. We emptied one shed (that is hidden behind our garage) and cleaned it out so that we could move the contents of the one to be dismantled. In the middle of cleaning this shed we had to move cubical partitions and when I picked up the end of one of then my back seized. This is not uncommon unfortunately. So I had to lessen the load that I could lift and move slower and more cautiously. We hauled boxes of flooring and tossed the junk. Eventually we came to the demolition, Lyle handled most of this since swinging a sledge was not going to be feasible for me. I came up with good ideas and helped throw out the pieces I could. We got it levelled and then had to dispose of it. Luckily Lyle's boss has a dump truck he let us borrow. Getting this shed into the truck was quite the task. My back was really sore and seizing at this point so I couldn't help with the heavy sections. Anyhow long story short we got it in and disposed of and got quite the work out! Unfortunately it now hurts to do most things including sitting and standing, hopefully this will pass soon and I will be able to get back to my goals.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
The Beginning
This is going to be a quick post just to get myself started. In the months since we have been back in Canada and been crazy busy I have put on a lot of weight! I do not like it one bit. My husband loves me and tells me I am beautiful, but it is time to get back into shape. There are a number of motivating factors to this:
1. I want my wardrobe back! I have cute clothes and want to be able to wear them again.
2. I want to have a baby next year and I want to be in shape when I do it.
3. Ski season starts again in 8 months and I intend to be able to ski long and hard next season
This blog is going to be a way to keep myself on track and be accountable to someone else out there. I will post tips and sites that I find as well as what I am currently doing to make a difference in my life.
One day at a time!
Here is where I started today
http://thehautebunny.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/brazilian-butt-workout/
My mother-in-law sent me this link as we are all trying to get into shape... I made it through 1 set of the first 5 exercises plus 10 frog jumps.. I have some room for improvement.
Now I am off for a walk :)
Heather
1. I want my wardrobe back! I have cute clothes and want to be able to wear them again.
2. I want to have a baby next year and I want to be in shape when I do it.
3. Ski season starts again in 8 months and I intend to be able to ski long and hard next season
This blog is going to be a way to keep myself on track and be accountable to someone else out there. I will post tips and sites that I find as well as what I am currently doing to make a difference in my life.
One day at a time!
Here is where I started today
http://thehautebunny.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/brazilian-butt-workout/
My mother-in-law sent me this link as we are all trying to get into shape... I made it through 1 set of the first 5 exercises plus 10 frog jumps.. I have some room for improvement.
Now I am off for a walk :)
Heather
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