Sunday, January 31, 2010
Before and after....
Friday, January 29, 2010
Day 29 - almost there now!
Day 29 is almost over, and it was with one crying and one laughing eye that I said bye bye to the Power Circuit, the Pyramid, and just 10 minutes ago, the Meltdown.... Even if just for a week, those exercises have been such a driving part of my life in the last 30 days, that I am almost getting a little melancholic. Even though my muscles and my body make it very clear that it is time to rest now, somehow I have this underlying feeling of being sore again, and just don't recover that well. On the other hand I had my personal best for the pyramid today with 15 minutes and 46 seconds. I added 5 minutes of fast treadmill walking today to make it to 20 minutes.
The last few days have been weird, I was tempted a few times to just throw the ED by the wayside, a la: I am almost there, it doesn't matter anymore now.... But it does matter, and I stayed strong!
Good to know how to go forward now, at least for the next week. i am really looking forward to some rest and only one or two workouts, it will be such a nice change of pace! This challenge really has taken over my life, and every minute online I spend on this forum. Time to cut back a little bit, without loosing touch with all of you guys.
Now one more fast and workout day tomorrow, and measurements and pictures on Sunday morning! I figured I did around 100 workouts, counting that we cut back to three, and that I missed a few. And still: 100 workouts in 30 days is not shabby and I am very proud of it :-)
The last few days have been weird, I was tempted a few times to just throw the ED by the wayside, a la: I am almost there, it doesn't matter anymore now.... But it does matter, and I stayed strong!
Good to know how to go forward now, at least for the next week. i am really looking forward to some rest and only one or two workouts, it will be such a nice change of pace! This challenge really has taken over my life, and every minute online I spend on this forum. Time to cut back a little bit, without loosing touch with all of you guys.
Now one more fast and workout day tomorrow, and measurements and pictures on Sunday morning! I figured I did around 100 workouts, counting that we cut back to three, and that I missed a few. And still: 100 workouts in 30 days is not shabby and I am very proud of it :-)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Day 27 - almost there!
Almost there... yesterday was fast day, which was uneventful. I did break it one hour early, just because we for once had an early dinner, and I didn't feel like waiting. Once I hit the 20 hour mark I feel my body got enough benefits out of the fast, so I am fine with missing an hour here.
The one thing I did change today though is that I am not doing the wave anymore. I just really don't like the low carb days, they didn't do too much for me this time around, and I usually end up eating way too many nuts. So I just ate ED today, quite a feat since they had free pizza at work, cake, cookies, pralines, jelly-beans, nougat made by our pastry chefs (which I LOVE!!!), but I stayed strong and had my salad with chicken and an orange. At least I had the fruit today!
Going forward I will keep one fast day a week, not sure I want to do it every 4 days, but once a week will be a good break. And I can't wait to get back to one workout a day, instead of 3.
Just finished the last Meltdown and did again lots of kettlebell stuff. Hubby got me a 30 lbs one for christmas, I only had a 20 pound bell, so I definetly feel the 10 extra pounds. Swings, snatches, goblet squats, spidermans, jumping lunges: I did get my heartrate up pretty well!
I was trying to do exercises that worked my posterior muscles, since I know that the BW workouts tomorrow morning will take care of my anterior, aka quads...
I can tell by the posts on the site that we all seem to be happy that this intense phase is over soon, despite being happy that we did it and great results for the most part. But the price to pay was high, I am proud to say that I stuck with it and didn't give in, didn't miss more then 5 workouts in this months, and stuck to the diet. I wasn't OCD about it and probably ate my fair share of non ED friendly things by eating out, but I did the best I could and feel good about my choices.
All my clothes fit better, I am much stronger then I was before, and this was the perfect start into the new year. Now as Dax said (go to http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com/blog/ for more info!), it is up to us to define our goals, not tell lies about what we will do, and go forward. I am considering buying the Magic 100 program, I have never really made too much of an effort to work on my goals, and this might be a great new step.
Not just a focus on health and fitness, but including family, work, etc. Let's finish those last few days, and then move on! I am proud of how far we have come in this short time :-)
The one thing I did change today though is that I am not doing the wave anymore. I just really don't like the low carb days, they didn't do too much for me this time around, and I usually end up eating way too many nuts. So I just ate ED today, quite a feat since they had free pizza at work, cake, cookies, pralines, jelly-beans, nougat made by our pastry chefs (which I LOVE!!!), but I stayed strong and had my salad with chicken and an orange. At least I had the fruit today!
Going forward I will keep one fast day a week, not sure I want to do it every 4 days, but once a week will be a good break. And I can't wait to get back to one workout a day, instead of 3.
Just finished the last Meltdown and did again lots of kettlebell stuff. Hubby got me a 30 lbs one for christmas, I only had a 20 pound bell, so I definetly feel the 10 extra pounds. Swings, snatches, goblet squats, spidermans, jumping lunges: I did get my heartrate up pretty well!
I was trying to do exercises that worked my posterior muscles, since I know that the BW workouts tomorrow morning will take care of my anterior, aka quads...
I can tell by the posts on the site that we all seem to be happy that this intense phase is over soon, despite being happy that we did it and great results for the most part. But the price to pay was high, I am proud to say that I stuck with it and didn't give in, didn't miss more then 5 workouts in this months, and stuck to the diet. I wasn't OCD about it and probably ate my fair share of non ED friendly things by eating out, but I did the best I could and feel good about my choices.
All my clothes fit better, I am much stronger then I was before, and this was the perfect start into the new year. Now as Dax said (go to http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com/blog/ for more info!), it is up to us to define our goals, not tell lies about what we will do, and go forward. I am considering buying the Magic 100 program, I have never really made too much of an effort to work on my goals, and this might be a great new step.
Not just a focus on health and fitness, but including family, work, etc. Let's finish those last few days, and then move on! I am proud of how far we have come in this short time :-)
Monday, January 25, 2010
Day 25 - the last 5 days of the challenge!!
Time flies, I can't believe this is almost over! Seems like we just started, even though my muscles and tiredness tell me otherwise...
For whatever reason I didn't sleep well the last few nights, despite being in bed before 10pm. But I keep waking up around 3am, sleep a little more, and by 5:30 I get up anyway in order to get a workout in and get ready for the day. I can feel that I am not recovered well and that my workouts drag a little. I wish I could say that they are harder and stronger then ever, but they are not. I do them all and give it my best, but it doesn't seem good enough. Maybe I also need just a day or two off, which I will probably do next weekend when this is over. Or maybe I get a really good nights sleep tonight? I am having more Ashwaganda right now in my fruit tea....
Thinking about how to keep going when this is over, I did well for a few months after last years LGN challenge, but then lost it on the diet.... I did gain some weight back, but luckily still fit into my new smaller clothes, even though they were tight. Now they fit really well again, and I don't want to go back to gaining or falling off the wagon.
I know I will put dairy back in my diet, and an occasional cup of coffee or glass of wine. I love chocolate and sugar, but I know that one bite is all it takes to completely get me addicted again. So hopefully I can stay away from it! I also want to keep one fast day a week in my repertoire. The wave: nope, don't enjoy it, that will go at least for a while!
Workout wise I will cut back to one workout a day, but will commit to 7 workouts per week. Not 3 or 4, but 7. If I feel like doing 3 on a day, so be it, but 7 per week should be absolutely doable, after doing 28 per week for 3 weeks!!!
For whatever reason I didn't sleep well the last few nights, despite being in bed before 10pm. But I keep waking up around 3am, sleep a little more, and by 5:30 I get up anyway in order to get a workout in and get ready for the day. I can feel that I am not recovered well and that my workouts drag a little. I wish I could say that they are harder and stronger then ever, but they are not. I do them all and give it my best, but it doesn't seem good enough. Maybe I also need just a day or two off, which I will probably do next weekend when this is over. Or maybe I get a really good nights sleep tonight? I am having more Ashwaganda right now in my fruit tea....
Thinking about how to keep going when this is over, I did well for a few months after last years LGN challenge, but then lost it on the diet.... I did gain some weight back, but luckily still fit into my new smaller clothes, even though they were tight. Now they fit really well again, and I don't want to go back to gaining or falling off the wagon.
I know I will put dairy back in my diet, and an occasional cup of coffee or glass of wine. I love chocolate and sugar, but I know that one bite is all it takes to completely get me addicted again. So hopefully I can stay away from it! I also want to keep one fast day a week in my repertoire. The wave: nope, don't enjoy it, that will go at least for a while!
Workout wise I will cut back to one workout a day, but will commit to 7 workouts per week. Not 3 or 4, but 7. If I feel like doing 3 on a day, so be it, but 7 per week should be absolutely doable, after doing 28 per week for 3 weeks!!!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Day 24
Time is going fast now and we are almost at the end! Wow! Will have to measure and weigh tomorrow, but my clothes fit so much better and I love the look of my toned muscles. Hope I can keep it up!
Today Dax posted the new workouts for this week. I am so glad to see the 4th one gone! The cardio was the biggest struggle for me to fit in, so I am happy not having to worry about it anymore. The BW is amazingly hard, I can't believe how sore my arms and quads get every time I do it! Just finished my DB matrix for today, did the ICP and BW earlier, and went ice skating for an hour. So it was an active day and we are winding done now. I think I will have some carbs for dinner and break the low carb early. I am afraid I overdose on nuts otherwise, so I'd rather have some yoghurt and apple sauce!
The big question now is if Dax will change the name from Meltdown Challenge http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/ to Claudia's suggested "Reboot". I like the new name!
Today Dax posted the new workouts for this week. I am so glad to see the 4th one gone! The cardio was the biggest struggle for me to fit in, so I am happy not having to worry about it anymore. The BW is amazingly hard, I can't believe how sore my arms and quads get every time I do it! Just finished my DB matrix for today, did the ICP and BW earlier, and went ice skating for an hour. So it was an active day and we are winding done now. I think I will have some carbs for dinner and break the low carb early. I am afraid I overdose on nuts otherwise, so I'd rather have some yoghurt and apple sauce!
The big question now is if Dax will change the name from Meltdown Challenge http://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com/ to Claudia's suggested "Reboot". I like the new name!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Day 22 - and time for bed
Uneventful day... the fast went great, I really like not having to worry about food. I did enjoy my big salad with nuts and chicken though! All 4 workouts done, the DB matrix in front of the TV while watching Hope for Haiti. Now its almost 10:30pm and I am on my way to bed!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Day 21 evening update
Carb day today, so oatmeal and yoghurt and fruit for breakfast. Yumm!! Got up at 5:20 am for the power circuit, 70 reps, and 40 on the last, a little over 20 minutes. Got ready with lunches etc., and at 6:45 did about 12 minutes on the bike, intervall style. Shower, ready for school and work we were!
Pyramid over lunch at the gym in new record time... I was wearing old tights and a tee shirt, when one of the trainers walks up to me, puts his hands around my waist and goes: Wow, what a waist! He sees me there all the time and we are friendly, but at that moment I could have just hugged him! :-) How is that for motivation!!
At night dinner with the family, and let me tell you, I was so tempted to skip the meltdown. I have a love-hate relationship with that one, I hate it because it is hard and really works me out, and I love it because it is hard and really works me out. Makes sense?
But down in the basement I went and did it. Puh, I am glad it is over, and a quick blog and I will be in bed early today! Fast day again till tomorrow night, so no lunches to pack (Fridays my son is allowed to have pizza at the cafeteria, and hubby eats at work - and I am fasting!) Nice and easy, I love it!
And now the snow starts coming down in beautiful Maryland, or should I say the slush, aaghhh, its going to be a mess tomorrow morning.... Nighty night!
Pyramid over lunch at the gym in new record time... I was wearing old tights and a tee shirt, when one of the trainers walks up to me, puts his hands around my waist and goes: Wow, what a waist! He sees me there all the time and we are friendly, but at that moment I could have just hugged him! :-) How is that for motivation!!
At night dinner with the family, and let me tell you, I was so tempted to skip the meltdown. I have a love-hate relationship with that one, I hate it because it is hard and really works me out, and I love it because it is hard and really works me out. Makes sense?
But down in the basement I went and did it. Puh, I am glad it is over, and a quick blog and I will be in bed early today! Fast day again till tomorrow night, so no lunches to pack (Fridays my son is allowed to have pizza at the cafeteria, and hubby eats at work - and I am fasting!) Nice and easy, I love it!
And now the snow starts coming down in beautiful Maryland, or should I say the slush, aaghhh, its going to be a mess tomorrow morning.... Nighty night!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
early on Day 20
We just got reminded by Dax (http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com/) about the power of giving your best and not giving up. A great video that always makes me cry, I have seen it a few times already and it is still powerful. Man, what a whimp I am!!!
I already pushed through the new body weight exercise for today, 10 reps each, but only 8 for the seal push up... Maybe I could have done 10 there as well? I will strive for 10 next time, promise!
It is 6:25 in the morning, and in 10 minutes I can do the cardio workout to get that out of the way for today and take a shower.
All in all this program is a great experience, and I really would like to keep my early morning workouts up. Going from 4 workouts a day to 1 should be a piece of cake, right? And with the fasting and the wave the regular ED seems like a great diet that I can do for life, with maybe some cheese added back in!
Even though I have not lost much weight so far I really like the way my body is changing and looking, and there are 10 more days to go. What a start into the New Year! :-)
I already pushed through the new body weight exercise for today, 10 reps each, but only 8 for the seal push up... Maybe I could have done 10 there as well? I will strive for 10 next time, promise!
It is 6:25 in the morning, and in 10 minutes I can do the cardio workout to get that out of the way for today and take a shower.
All in all this program is a great experience, and I really would like to keep my early morning workouts up. Going from 4 workouts a day to 1 should be a piece of cake, right? And with the fasting and the wave the regular ED seems like a great diet that I can do for life, with maybe some cheese added back in!
Even though I have not lost much weight so far I really like the way my body is changing and looking, and there are 10 more days to go. What a start into the New Year! :-)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Day 19, measurement day again....
I can't believe we are almost 2/3s there already! The biggest challenge for me is fitting in that 4th workout, the cardio. 3 workouts are doable: morning, lunch, and evening, but the number 4 really leaves me scrambling quite often. Too long to just disappear from work, too sweaty too just do it in nice clothes.... its a challenge! Food and the regular workouts are fine, just takes some planning. But well, only 11 more days basically, and its over!
Measured again today after doing the fast yesterday. Loved the fast, it was easy, I didn't need to worry about food, I wasn't really hungry, and I was awake, clear, and strong.
Weight 139 (down 4 lbs from beginning)
chest: 87 cm (2 cm down)
waist: 76 cm (3 cm down)
hip: 95 cm (2 cm down)
thigh: 57/45.5 cm (-/1.5 cm down)
calve: 33.5 cm (1.5 cm down)
arm: 29.5 cm (1 cm down)
All in all: 4 lbs and 11 cm or 5" down!
Need to get ready for bed now, too much to do right now, and I need my sleep! :-)
Measured again today after doing the fast yesterday. Loved the fast, it was easy, I didn't need to worry about food, I wasn't really hungry, and I was awake, clear, and strong.
Weight 139 (down 4 lbs from beginning)
chest: 87 cm (2 cm down)
waist: 76 cm (3 cm down)
hip: 95 cm (2 cm down)
thigh: 57/45.5 cm (-/1.5 cm down)
calve: 33.5 cm (1.5 cm down)
arm: 29.5 cm (1 cm down)
All in all: 4 lbs and 11 cm or 5" down!
Need to get ready for bed now, too much to do right now, and I need my sleep! :-)
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Day 16 - and back in my "skinny" jeans
Over half way through, and still going strong.
It was low carb day no. 3 today, and I felt tired and sore - but just beat my pyramid time by almost a minute! So obviously there is still more juice in those bones then I realize!
Can't wait though for my yoghurt and fruit tomorrow, I am already very excited. Fasting on Monday will be no big deal, I have been doing it in the past and it should be nothing new. Not sure how it will work with 4 workouts a day, but I shall see!
I decided not to weigh myself for a while, but was just so happy to put on my skinny jeans on Friday, and they fit! Not too much muffin top going on either, and lots of comments, so I was one happy camper! We have friends visiting for 3 days, so there is lots of cooking and entertaining, but at least we eat in house most of the time and it is easy for me to serve the right foods. My friend Jennifer even did some of the workouts with me, which was cool! Hopefully I can inspire her to get started on the fitness wagon again as well, she is much more of an athlete at heart then she gives herself credit for...
Did Kettlebell swings as my cardio yesterday with my brand new 30 lbs bells, and wow, I really felt it today. So todays Cardio session with just some running around at the playground with my son and his friend.
Okay, back to cleaning the kitchen now - looking so forward to carbs tomorrow!!!
It was low carb day no. 3 today, and I felt tired and sore - but just beat my pyramid time by almost a minute! So obviously there is still more juice in those bones then I realize!
Can't wait though for my yoghurt and fruit tomorrow, I am already very excited. Fasting on Monday will be no big deal, I have been doing it in the past and it should be nothing new. Not sure how it will work with 4 workouts a day, but I shall see!
I decided not to weigh myself for a while, but was just so happy to put on my skinny jeans on Friday, and they fit! Not too much muffin top going on either, and lots of comments, so I was one happy camper! We have friends visiting for 3 days, so there is lots of cooking and entertaining, but at least we eat in house most of the time and it is easy for me to serve the right foods. My friend Jennifer even did some of the workouts with me, which was cool! Hopefully I can inspire her to get started on the fitness wagon again as well, she is much more of an athlete at heart then she gives herself credit for...
Did Kettlebell swings as my cardio yesterday with my brand new 30 lbs bells, and wow, I really felt it today. So todays Cardio session with just some running around at the playground with my son and his friend.
Okay, back to cleaning the kitchen now - looking so forward to carbs tomorrow!!!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Day 13 and 14
We are almost half way there! yesterday was carb day, and man, did I enjoy my yoghurt with banana, an orange, some mashed potatoes! Did not go hog wild at all, just a small serving of each, but still it felt so good.
I think the ED is really a great diet, even though I do miss some cheese and the occassional cup of joe, but especially when I am on the wave I feel that the ED has everything to offer I want and need!
Did my first workout today before 6am, ICP, improved my time again by 1 second. Yes, only 1 second, but I take it! Will do a bike HIIT now (an hour has passed) and then shower and run to work.
DB over lunch in the gym and the PC before bed, that should work out just fine! Eating some ommelette with veggies right now, so I am ready to go!
I think the ED is really a great diet, even though I do miss some cheese and the occassional cup of joe, but especially when I am on the wave I feel that the ED has everything to offer I want and need!
Did my first workout today before 6am, ICP, improved my time again by 1 second. Yes, only 1 second, but I take it! Will do a bike HIIT now (an hour has passed) and then shower and run to work.
DB over lunch in the gym and the PC before bed, that should work out just fine! Eating some ommelette with veggies right now, so I am ready to go!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Day 12 - I want carbs!!!
Third day on our second wave - 3 days low carb, 1 day with carb. I am hating it!!! The mornings are worst, I feel weak, nauseated, exhausted. Then I get my energy back during the day, don't feel hungry, but just yearning for a piece of fruit and yoghurt.... tomorrow will be heaven!!
Meltdown this morning was done by pure will power, I hated every second of it but pushed through. Took a nice 20 minute power walk during lunch, its still freezing here, so my hands and face was cold, but my body was sweating. ICP up arrival at the house and putting a chicken in the oven. No good time... :-( DB Matrix just right now, 3 times through, which was fine (I have plenty chicken and greens in my belly right now).
I am so excited about carbs tomorrow!! That even makes the meltdown and pyramid in one day more bearable!
Time for bed now, need to have my rest....
Meltdown this morning was done by pure will power, I hated every second of it but pushed through. Took a nice 20 minute power walk during lunch, its still freezing here, so my hands and face was cold, but my body was sweating. ICP up arrival at the house and putting a chicken in the oven. No good time... :-( DB Matrix just right now, 3 times through, which was fine (I have plenty chicken and greens in my belly right now).
I am so excited about carbs tomorrow!! That even makes the meltdown and pyramid in one day more bearable!
Time for bed now, need to have my rest....
Monday, January 11, 2010
Day 11
It is amazing how our bodies work, I am in such awe... Never thought I could do the amount of workouts I am doing right now (4 a day), with no break! Trust me, it is not easy! But the pains and aches and sorenes go away, and when I feel like I really can not do the workout, I push through and feel so much better afterwords.
Here is a summary of my workouts, the improvements are amazing!
Meltdown, day 1 and day 11 in comparison
PU 50 - 54 (regular style)
squat 54 - 76
SP 33 - 85 (what happened there????)
SB lunge 57 - 71
spidey 54 - 66
ST lune 28 - 35
c and p: 54 - 66
squat 55 - 77
ICP:
PU: 12
Squat 17
Spidey 15
RT 12
SP 10
Times: 1:53 minutes - 1:21 minutes
Pyramid: all through, twice level 5, and back: 19:44 minutes - 16:20 minutes!
PC: started with 40 reps, now at 56 reps (26 for the last one)
Stats: beginning - day 11
weight: -3 lbs
chest: - 1 cm
waist: - 3 cm
hip: same
thigh -1 cm
calve: -0.5 cm
arm: -0.5 cm
And I am bloated right now due to my period - in a couple days that should shift quite a bit!
On the other hand I am really craving some real food, the low carb is just not my thing. I think the ED would be fine with me for a long time, but the low carb takes away everything I love. Yes, I love veggies and nuts, but after a day or so it really gets old. This afternoon I really had to fight hard, and finally gave in a chewed a piece of sugar free gum. Not ED, but it was the best cheating I could think of.
I also had to cheat with my workouts today - that 4th cardio workout is really hard for me to fit into my day. 3 workouts I can manage: get up early, gym over lunch, night time. But the 4th.... Today I went to the gym for my power circuit, then stretched for 20 minutes, and then did 15 minutes vigorous bike riding before taking a quick rinse and going back to work. Sorry Dax.... I know, but it was the best I could do!
And if you have questions about what I am talking about here, then head on over to http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com and you can find out!
Just did my pyramid, last workout for today, packed my sons birthday presents, blogged, and now it is high time for bed!! Good night...
Here is a summary of my workouts, the improvements are amazing!
Meltdown, day 1 and day 11 in comparison
PU 50 - 54 (regular style)
squat 54 - 76
SP 33 - 85 (what happened there????)
SB lunge 57 - 71
spidey 54 - 66
ST lune 28 - 35
c and p: 54 - 66
squat 55 - 77
ICP:
PU: 12
Squat 17
Spidey 15
RT 12
SP 10
Times: 1:53 minutes - 1:21 minutes
Pyramid: all through, twice level 5, and back: 19:44 minutes - 16:20 minutes!
PC: started with 40 reps, now at 56 reps (26 for the last one)
Stats: beginning - day 11
weight: -3 lbs
chest: - 1 cm
waist: - 3 cm
hip: same
thigh -1 cm
calve: -0.5 cm
arm: -0.5 cm
And I am bloated right now due to my period - in a couple days that should shift quite a bit!
On the other hand I am really craving some real food, the low carb is just not my thing. I think the ED would be fine with me for a long time, but the low carb takes away everything I love. Yes, I love veggies and nuts, but after a day or so it really gets old. This afternoon I really had to fight hard, and finally gave in a chewed a piece of sugar free gum. Not ED, but it was the best cheating I could think of.
I also had to cheat with my workouts today - that 4th cardio workout is really hard for me to fit into my day. 3 workouts I can manage: get up early, gym over lunch, night time. But the 4th.... Today I went to the gym for my power circuit, then stretched for 20 minutes, and then did 15 minutes vigorous bike riding before taking a quick rinse and going back to work. Sorry Dax.... I know, but it was the best I could do!
And if you have questions about what I am talking about here, then head on over to http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com and you can find out!
Just did my pyramid, last workout for today, packed my sons birthday presents, blogged, and now it is high time for bed!! Good night...
Saturday, January 9, 2010
I am so pround of myself!!!! Days 5-9
Yes, I am very proud of myself for surviving this challenging week just fine. Yes, something had to give, and it was my blogging - no internet for a few days, and then all day meetings.
I am going strong on Dax Moy's 30 day challenge - check out htttp://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com for more info.
Did all 4 workouts on Tuesday, food was ED.
Wednesday, my first day of meetings. Got up at 5 am for the first workout, got everything ready, got my 6-year old ready, left the house at 7am. 45 minute commute to work, meetings until 6:40 pm followed by dinner outside. Managed to take a 15 minute cardio power walk over lunch, and came late to dinner because I stopped at the gym for my 3rd workout. Came home at 10 and did the last one before collapsing. Food was low carb... :-(
Pretty much the same goes for Thursday and Friday, but I had to skip one workout each day. Otherwise I would have had to skip even more sleep, and that felt more important!
But why am I proud? Not just because I got at least 3 workouts in on really full days, but also because I did not cheat on the diet despite eating out all the time. And also because I work in corporate sales for a gourmet food company, and we were being trained on all our new sweet products. Meaning I was constantly fed the most beautiful desserts created by our top notch chefs! And we had baking workshops, where we prepared the most delicious cookies, cakes, mousses, cremes you can imagine. And that all without even licking my finger once....
I must be crazy, right? Everybody else thought so, but so what, I know I am doing the right thing.
Today is Saturday, I have the laptop back up and running, and am back posting, enjoying my carb day (yoghurt and fruits is heaven today!), and a normal workout schedule. Cardio was sledding down the hill behind the house today, at least until I hit the bird feeder and my back started hurting. Still good fun running up the hill!
Off now for my last workout today, the power circuit, then a nice dinner, and early to bed today!
Will post new measurements tomorrow....
I am going strong on Dax Moy's 30 day challenge - check out htttp://www.mylondonpersonaltrainer.com for more info.
Did all 4 workouts on Tuesday, food was ED.
Wednesday, my first day of meetings. Got up at 5 am for the first workout, got everything ready, got my 6-year old ready, left the house at 7am. 45 minute commute to work, meetings until 6:40 pm followed by dinner outside. Managed to take a 15 minute cardio power walk over lunch, and came late to dinner because I stopped at the gym for my 3rd workout. Came home at 10 and did the last one before collapsing. Food was low carb... :-(
Pretty much the same goes for Thursday and Friday, but I had to skip one workout each day. Otherwise I would have had to skip even more sleep, and that felt more important!
But why am I proud? Not just because I got at least 3 workouts in on really full days, but also because I did not cheat on the diet despite eating out all the time. And also because I work in corporate sales for a gourmet food company, and we were being trained on all our new sweet products. Meaning I was constantly fed the most beautiful desserts created by our top notch chefs! And we had baking workshops, where we prepared the most delicious cookies, cakes, mousses, cremes you can imagine. And that all without even licking my finger once....
I must be crazy, right? Everybody else thought so, but so what, I know I am doing the right thing.
Today is Saturday, I have the laptop back up and running, and am back posting, enjoying my carb day (yoghurt and fruits is heaven today!), and a normal workout schedule. Cardio was sledding down the hill behind the house today, at least until I hit the bird feeder and my back started hurting. Still good fun running up the hill!
Off now for my last workout today, the power circuit, then a nice dinner, and early to bed today!
Will post new measurements tomorrow....
Monday, January 4, 2010
Day 4 of the challenge
It is amazing how quickly my body adjusted to the 4 workouts a day. I was not super sore, but definitly tired and worn out the first couple days. Now it is much better, I can still feel parts of my body, but in a good way! My numbers are going up (workoutwise, not pound wise :-)) and I have energy and feel good.
Still have no internet at home, so I am posting this from work without going too much into detail. Of course that means, I am back at work! Did the meltdown this morning, and will head to the gym for lunch for the individual circuit today. Hopefully I can fit in a quick walk/jog later in the after noon as cardio, of course it is freezing outside right now!
I also have a 3 day meeting come up Wednesday through Friday, with dinners out every day, tons of food, and lots of sitting. I work for a gourmet food company and we will be trained in new products etc, so that means I will need to sample quite a bit of stuff. Will try to keep it to an absolute minimum and am decided to eat well when we go out as well. I feel like somethings gotta give though during those 3 days and might have to cut back to 2 or 3 workouts for those days, I will see. I know I can fit in a morning and evening workout (hello 5am!!), but not sure if I can get out at all during the day. But that's life and I will do the best I can!
Back to work - and hopefully our new router will be delivered today to finally get internet back at home! Thanks Verizon....!
Still have no internet at home, so I am posting this from work without going too much into detail. Of course that means, I am back at work! Did the meltdown this morning, and will head to the gym for lunch for the individual circuit today. Hopefully I can fit in a quick walk/jog later in the after noon as cardio, of course it is freezing outside right now!
I also have a 3 day meeting come up Wednesday through Friday, with dinners out every day, tons of food, and lots of sitting. I work for a gourmet food company and we will be trained in new products etc, so that means I will need to sample quite a bit of stuff. Will try to keep it to an absolute minimum and am decided to eat well when we go out as well. I feel like somethings gotta give though during those 3 days and might have to cut back to 2 or 3 workouts for those days, I will see. I know I can fit in a morning and evening workout (hello 5am!!), but not sure if I can get out at all during the day. But that's life and I will do the best I can!
Back to work - and hopefully our new router will be delivered today to finally get internet back at home! Thanks Verizon....!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Stats and pictures
I took my pictures, but left the camera at home. So I have to add them later when we have internet again.
But my stats per 12/31/09 are:
chest 89 cm
waist 79 cm
hip 97 cm
thigh 57 high and 47 low
calve 35 cm
arm 30.5 cm
weight: 143 lbs
Looking back it is almost the same as when I started the LGN last summer, and it proves again that bodies are made in the kitchen! I workout regularly, but my diet has just gone back to very crappy and way too many sweets. So now it is healthy eating again with even more workouts!
But my stats per 12/31/09 are:
chest 89 cm
waist 79 cm
hip 97 cm
thigh 57 high and 47 low
calve 35 cm
arm 30.5 cm
weight: 143 lbs
Looking back it is almost the same as when I started the LGN last summer, and it proves again that bodies are made in the kitchen! I workout regularly, but my diet has just gone back to very crappy and way too many sweets. So now it is healthy eating again with even more workouts!
Meltdown challenge day 1 and 2
Since I don't have internet right now until the new router comes, I am posting for day 1 and 2 from a friends house.
Day 1 went well in terms of food (lots of joghurt, nuts, eggs, veggies) and workouts:
Meltdowns densities day 1 (and 2 in parenthesis)
push up 50 (54)
squat: 54 (58)
press 42 (46)
sb lunge 51 (53)
spidey 54 (55)
step thru lunge 28 (30)
curl/press 24 (26)
squat 55 (59)
Cardio was 10 minutes hard on the nordic track yesterday, and 15 minutes hard on the bike today.
Felt a little sore this morning from yesterdays workouts, which were surprisingly hard, but after the meltdown and a hot bath I am much better again and looking forward to my individual circuit in a few minutes.
This time around I have no headache, since I never really but coffee back in my diet after the LGN challenge. Glad I didn't! But I am peeing constantly with all the water and herbal teas, despite the salt. So be it... We'll have roasted chicken and veggies this evening, looking forward to it!
Day 1 went well in terms of food (lots of joghurt, nuts, eggs, veggies) and workouts:
Meltdowns densities day 1 (and 2 in parenthesis)
push up 50 (54)
squat: 54 (58)
press 42 (46)
sb lunge 51 (53)
spidey 54 (55)
step thru lunge 28 (30)
curl/press 24 (26)
squat 55 (59)
Cardio was 10 minutes hard on the nordic track yesterday, and 15 minutes hard on the bike today.
Felt a little sore this morning from yesterdays workouts, which were surprisingly hard, but after the meltdown and a hot bath I am much better again and looking forward to my individual circuit in a few minutes.
This time around I have no headache, since I never really but coffee back in my diet after the LGN challenge. Glad I didn't! But I am peeing constantly with all the water and herbal teas, despite the salt. So be it... We'll have roasted chicken and veggies this evening, looking forward to it!
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