Current Weight: 111.4kg
I have just come home from my first STEP class and I made it though the whole session! I did set the bar low, and thought if I could make it through half the class that would be good and any more was a bonus. Admittedly, I was totally uncoordinated and probably did less work than the others as I tried to figure out the moves and combinations. I also only did the lower impact options, but I was moving for the whole hour.
This week I also had a PT (Personal Training) session with Tracey and I got over some barriers that I thought I couldn't push my way through. I find it hard to jog so on the treadmill I always up the level of incline to give myself more of an aerobic work out. I've never gone passed level 5 for speed, as I felt I would have to jog, but Tracey pushed me up to level 5.5 which I could do without jogging. Step-ups have always been part of my program but on the lowest level. Tracey pushed me to step-up to the the highest level, as well as carrying 6kg dumbbells in each hand!
On Saturday I had a great small group training session with Jesse. It helped that there was someone new to exercise in the group and I realized that 8 weeks ago, that was me, struggling though the circuit and maintaining repetitions. It made me realize how far I have come with my fitness.
I have always loved the water and enjoy my laps of the pool. However I have trouble keeping count of the laps that I do. I was given a great idea by a friend who sings a song beginning with A for the first lap and works his way through the alphabet. This has worked well. By the time I get to Z, I have done 26 x 50m or 1.3kms. This takes me about 45 minutes and then I spend 15 minutes doing exercises that work my abs. I found that there were some letters I struggled to find a song (you wouldn't believe some of the songs I resorted to) so suggestions for hard letters,such as K, X or Z or just some great songs to swim to, would be much appreciated.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Week 7: Mid-way results
Every week I get weighed and measured. I get measured around my chest, under breasts (the smallest part), at my belly button, hips, arms, thighs and calves. After finishing the first half of the program I have lost 4.8kgs and 22.4cms.
Chest: 4.2cm
Under breasts: 4.6cm
Belly button 0.9cm
Hips/Butt: 1.6cm
Thighs (left/right): 2.4cm/2.9cm
Calves (left/right): 0.4cm/2.2cm
Upper arms (left/right): 2.5cm/0.7cm
Total: 22.4cm
I'd like to see more come off my stomach and hips so I have added some stomach exercises to my program. These are great and I am have began to do them at home too. I have also started to do some exercises at home with some dumbbell weights.
I am finding it harder now that the weather is cooler to get up early and head to the gym so some of my early mornings are now mid morning visits. I was unwell over the weekend and had 3 days away from the gym and indulged in some comfort eating. I struggle with emotional eating and if I'm a little down or sick I turn to carbs such as corn chips. I am trying to counter this with having healthier snacks nearby. My favourite is lightly salted air-popped popcorn with cumin and coriander. After 3 days of no exercise I was thinking of talking it easy at the gym the first day back. However, once I got to the gym I found that I had missed being there and was soon back to my normal rhythm. I feel like I am comfortable in the classes I have started, so it is time to start a new class in week 8.
Chest: 4.2cm
Under breasts: 4.6cm
Belly button 0.9cm
Hips/Butt: 1.6cm
Thighs (left/right): 2.4cm/2.9cm
Calves (left/right): 0.4cm/2.2cm
Upper arms (left/right): 2.5cm/0.7cm
Total: 22.4cm
I'd like to see more come off my stomach and hips so I have added some stomach exercises to my program. These are great and I am have began to do them at home too. I have also started to do some exercises at home with some dumbbell weights.
I am finding it harder now that the weather is cooler to get up early and head to the gym so some of my early mornings are now mid morning visits. I was unwell over the weekend and had 3 days away from the gym and indulged in some comfort eating. I struggle with emotional eating and if I'm a little down or sick I turn to carbs such as corn chips. I am trying to counter this with having healthier snacks nearby. My favourite is lightly salted air-popped popcorn with cumin and coriander. After 3 days of no exercise I was thinking of talking it easy at the gym the first day back. However, once I got to the gym I found that I had missed being there and was soon back to my normal rhythm. I feel like I am comfortable in the classes I have started, so it is time to start a new class in week 8.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Week 6: Realization: This is for a lifetime, not just 12 weeks
Current Weight: 111.3kg
Weight loss to date: 2.8kg
This week has been a bit mixed emotionally. Mid way through the week I was very unmotivated. Perhaps it was because of the school holidays and I was out of routine, but I found I was looking for excuses not to go to the gym. Having said that I did still got to the gym 5 times, but without my usual enthusiasm.
Monday Water Workout
Tuesday CX Works/Body pump
Thursday Gym Program
Saturday Small Group Training
Sunday Swim 1.25km + 15 minutes water exercise
I found the small group training the hardest and half way through just wanted to leave but after a few tears I pushed through it. We actually got to do some boxing which I have never done before and could imagine I could come to enjoy it.
Saturday night I was wondering how I was going to maintain this. The changes I am making are not just for this 12 week program, but I want them to be lifestyle changes. Thinking about going on forever the way I have for the past 6 weeks is a bit overwhelming. And I shed more tears. I felt like I wanted to go back to be sedentary lifestyle: sitting, reading, eating, crafting, working, and sleeping. I needed to get some motivation and I got some by digging to the back of my wardrobe. I tried on clothes that I had outgrown but couldn't throw away, just in case I could ever fit back into them. This was a great motivator as I found tops, jeans and bathers that I hadn't worn in at least 5 years that fit!!!!! To top the week I lost 1.4kg so I'm feeling much better and ready for week 7.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Week 5: Things I didn't know
Current Weight 112.7kgs
I had a small weight loss this week so I didn't do as bad as I thought over the Easter period and my holiday away.
It is good to be back at the Coburg Leisure Centre and here are some things that I didn't know before I joined this program:
* That I would enjoy exercising in the morning. When I first began this program I though that I would be an afternoon/evening exerciser as I am definitely NOT a morning person. However I have surprised myself by sometimes being at the gym before 8am. I find that if I get to the gym early, then nothing can interrupt the time I have put aside to exercise. There is no friend who rings for a coffee date, no work call asking me to do some extra hours, no running out of time during the day. And most of the time I find that I am energized for the rest of the day.
* That I would be washing my hair every day. When at the gym, I work up such a sweat that there is no way that I can get away with the 'every second day' regime. Actually I should say 'glow' and not 'sweat' if I am true to the Men At Work song, “Down Under”. I am literally dripping with glow when I am working out!.
* That I would start to enjoy some of my workouts! The idea that I might like exercise is a foreign one. But this week I enjoyed a circuit workout, a water workout, my gym programs, CX works and Bodypump. I am enjoying them even more as I am seeing results in that my body is beginning to shape up. My board shorts are looser around my thighs and my jeans are looser around my waist. I may need to go clothes shopping soon!
I had a small weight loss this week so I didn't do as bad as I thought over the Easter period and my holiday away.
It is good to be back at the Coburg Leisure Centre and here are some things that I didn't know before I joined this program:
* That I would enjoy exercising in the morning. When I first began this program I though that I would be an afternoon/evening exerciser as I am definitely NOT a morning person. However I have surprised myself by sometimes being at the gym before 8am. I find that if I get to the gym early, then nothing can interrupt the time I have put aside to exercise. There is no friend who rings for a coffee date, no work call asking me to do some extra hours, no running out of time during the day. And most of the time I find that I am energized for the rest of the day.
* That I would be washing my hair every day. When at the gym, I work up such a sweat that there is no way that I can get away with the 'every second day' regime. Actually I should say 'glow' and not 'sweat' if I am true to the Men At Work song, “Down Under”. I am literally dripping with glow when I am working out!.
* That I would start to enjoy some of my workouts! The idea that I might like exercise is a foreign one. But this week I enjoyed a circuit workout, a water workout, my gym programs, CX works and Bodypump. I am enjoying them even more as I am seeing results in that my body is beginning to shape up. My board shorts are looser around my thighs and my jeans are looser around my waist. I may need to go clothes shopping soon!
Monday, April 1, 2013
Week 4: Holidays and out of routine
Current Weight: 112.8kg
Weight loss to date: 3.3kg
My hard work in the gym and on my diet have paid off with a start of the week weigh in of 112.8kg This was great and I felt really motivated after last week's weight gain. I had the best intensions, however it was the Easter weekend with chocolate in the house and we went away to the beach to stay with family. Trying to resist chocolate and my mother-in-laws yummy desserts was the challenge of this week and I resisted some days and caved in on other days. It is much easier at home when I am in a routine and in charge of my own meals.
I was able to keep up with my exercise by using the YMCA gym at Phillip Island. I continued with the gym program that my trainers set, even though some of the equipment was different. I also did a class called Effective Movement Training which challenged me with an all over body workout.... I haven't been that sore since by first Small Group Training with Jesse. The highlight was being able to have brisk walks along the beach. Hopefully my exercise has balanced out my indulgences of this week.
Weight loss to date: 3.3kg
My hard work in the gym and on my diet have paid off with a start of the week weigh in of 112.8kg This was great and I felt really motivated after last week's weight gain. I had the best intensions, however it was the Easter weekend with chocolate in the house and we went away to the beach to stay with family. Trying to resist chocolate and my mother-in-laws yummy desserts was the challenge of this week and I resisted some days and caved in on other days. It is much easier at home when I am in a routine and in charge of my own meals.
I was able to keep up with my exercise by using the YMCA gym at Phillip Island. I continued with the gym program that my trainers set, even though some of the equipment was different. I also did a class called Effective Movement Training which challenged me with an all over body workout.... I haven't been that sore since by first Small Group Training with Jesse. The highlight was being able to have brisk walks along the beach. Hopefully my exercise has balanced out my indulgences of this week.
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