Lu's Workout Journal

[ldematto]

I like your idea of drinking a bottle of water first thing in the a.m., instead of coffee. I need to drink more water.

At first I didn't think I could drink water first thing, but now I crave it! And I have no desire for coffee after wards, it's really weird!

My three mocha's consisted of 1/2 c of milk AND as if that is NOT enough carbs & sugar, there was also a tblsp of chocolate syrup, the kind they use in hot chocolate machines...I cut back the chocolate & still have one in the morning, I refuse to give that up.

I don't know how those Mocha Drinks are not hurting you, but it looks like it works for you! I wouldn't change a thing! Since I'm not losing (well I am a little, but not mentioning it yet) I need to tweak anything I can think of that might be holding me back.

Tonight I jumped on the Treadmill again, just a steady pace for 45 minutes. I thought that IDOL was on tonight (see what happens when you are not working, your days get all screwed up!) and thought why watch it sitting on the couch when I could be active. Oh well, tomorrow night I'll try to do the same - can't hurt!

[Bonnie]

They were hurting me, is why I replaced two of them with tea

[Noosk]

I've been trying to do rev. crunches...but i gotta tell ya, it just doesn't feel right to be bending my body over like that, with my stomach fat all scrunched up in my face!!
Have a great weekend Lu!!

I always worry about what my butt looks like so i always face the wall. at least only I can see the stomach fat lmao!!
keep going - they are great for you and soon the stomach fat won't be an issue! Every rev crunch you do is one less looking at your stomach fat.
nOOSK

[ldematto]

Up early, had my bottle of water - then plain yogurt with fresh blueberries, flax, 2 tbls of sunflower seeds (unsalted) 2 tbls walnuts fir breakfast.

Warmed up with 50 Windmills

SLD - 3 x 10 - 90 lbs
Single Arm Rows - 3 x 10 - 30 lb DB's
Post Delts - 3 x 25 - 5 lb DB's
Incline Flyes - 3 x 15 - 5 lb DB's
Curls - 1 x 15 - 5 lb DB x 2 - 2 x 15 -8lb DB x 2
Lat Pull downs - 3 x 10 - 70 lbs.
Modified Push ups with Swiss Ball - 3 x 15 - Have to start somewhere!
Standing DB Oblique Crunch - 3 x 12 - 15 lb DB

Finished with some Calf raises - stretches......then had a protein shake and a home made protein Bar.

It's almost time for another meal - will prob make some egg/egg white omelet, then out on the deck in that bikini - the weather is just perfect! I love it!

[Nokie173]

SLD - 3 x 10 - 90 lbs
Single Arm Rows - 3 x 10 - 30 lb DB's
Post Delts - 3 x 25 - 5 lb DB's
Incline Flyes - 3 x 15 - 5 lb DB's
Curls - 1 x 15 - 5 lb DB x 2 - 2 x 15 -8lb DB x 2
Lat Pull downs - 3 x 10 - 70 lbs.
Modified Push ups with Swiss Ball - 3 x 15 - Have to start somewhere!
Standing DB Oblique Crunch - 3 x 12 - 15 lb DB

Finished with some Calf raises - stretches......then had a protein shake and a home made protein Bar.

Looks like some good workout Lu!!! KEEP IT UP

[ldematto]

Thanks Nokie~! I'm doing the best I can.....hope all is well by you! Are you keeping a food or workout journal?

[Nokie173]

Thanks Nokie~! I'm doing the best I can.....hope all is well by you! Are you keeping a food or workout journal?

Yes, DIET JOURNAL section.. I keep both food & workout journal there... I actually took a break and just came back

[ldematto]

Yes, DIET JOURNAL section.. I keep both food & workout journal there... I actually took a break and just came back

I thought you had a journal somewhere - it'll be great to catch up with you - I too took a break, at least from posting - feeling on the upswing now! I'm in the middle of pruning plants and flowers..pulling some completely out and about to go pick out some new things. I was going to lay in the sun but all of a sudden I got a burst of energy! I'll stop back later. This darn Black Berry of mine tells me every time I have a message from 3 different e-mail accounts, etc. including Shapfit - can't resist coming in to see what's new! BUT I need to go get some things done - LOL

[ldematto]

Cardio Today -

45 minutes on the Treadmill strong and steadym, then did 45 Windmills. Going to work out in the garden this afternoon.

I quietly need to tell you have lost 7 lbs since March 29th, quiet because these particular lbs (at least 3 or 4 of them) I've lost over and over again in the past 6 months, so 2 more lbs and I'll be on a REAL countdown.

[Nokie173]

Cardio Today -

45 minutes on the Treadmill strong and steadym, then did 45 Windmills. Going to work out in the garden this afternoon.

I quietly need to tell you have lost 7 lbs since March 29th, quiet because these particular lbs (at least 3 or 4 of them) I've lost over and over again in the past 6 months, so 2 more lbs and I'll be on a REAL countdown.

I can't help it... but that's AWESOME!!!!!! Keep it up woman

[fitoverforty]

these particular lbs (at least 3 or 4 of them) I've lost over and over again in the past 6 months, so 2 more lbs and I'll be on a REAL countdown.

you may have lost them over and over (I have done the same too) but don't discount the achievement - they are real pounds that are gone now, and you worked hard to do it so congrats to you!! You are on your way Lu, and there is no stopping you - GO LU!!!

[ldematto]

Thank you~! Of course I'm able to continue this journey because of my friends here- it REALLY does help! We all know what we need to do, but being kinda accountable to others - especially others who are struggling right along with you - IT HELPS SOOOO MUCH~! Thank you~!

Today I was so hungry for some reason. Here's what I ate:

Bottle of Water first thing, no coffee
1) Weetabix with fresh blueberries, 1/2 cup FF Milk
Worked Out - 45 minutes on Treadmill
2) Egg Omelet 2 whole eggs, 3 egg whites with chopped green, red and orange peppers - 1/4 Melon
Water, water, and more water throughout the day......
3) 4 oz Vanilla Yogurt with fresh blueberries and 2 tbls sunflower seeds and 2 tbls chopped walnuts.
4) About an hour later I was hungry so had a Protein Bar
5) Around 4-4:30 I had a Turkey Burger with 100 cal WW thin bun. (Could wait for hubby to come home I was so hungry.
6) Leftover Home Made vegetable soup containing tomatoes,red and green peppers, diced yams, diced potatoes (not much) cabbage, onions and broccoli (prob 3/4 - 1 cup - slice of Whole Grain Bread spread with hummus.

I'm not tracking yet, but how does that look to you? I normally have the yogurt meal or oatmeal for breakfast - maybe that's the difference? I guess 3 and 4 would normally be a salad with LF Cottage Cheese and chicken or tuna....

IDOL Gives Back is on tonight and you might think it's overkill but I'm determined to watch it from the treadmill and/or spinning bike.

Have a great evening my friends!

After IDOL Edit*** I was on the treadmill for 1 hour at 3.7 mph while watching TV. Didn't push myself, but at tat pace I was hot and sweaty at the end, so it kept my HR up...... ate 3 oz of Low Fat CC (gave my dog 1 oz) and 16 almonds. Still hungry I guess...

[ldematto]

Taking today as my day off, haven't had one in awhile. Somehow I forgot it was Sunday and didn't take the day off and it got my weight and cardio days all screwed up, so I'll be back on track tomorrow for Weights. My legs need a break anyway after 1 3/4 hours on the treadmill yesterday

I'll get a modified workout today anyway as I need to work outside in the garden AND I'm going to the campground and may have to do some raking.

Have a great day!

[Nokie173]

I need to work outside in the garden AND I'm going to the campground and may have to do some raking.

I don't know about you... but garden stuff is a workout of its own!!!

[ldematto]

I don't know about you... but garden stuff is a workout of its own!!!

OMG - I can hardly move~! Never made it to the garden but raked for 2 hours - the lawn was completely covered in pine cones! Anyway, raking and then bending down and picking it all up and putting in a huge leaf bag.... Guess I need a day off! Ha! Nah, weights tomorrow...even though I can hardly move I'm feeling real good - hubby told me I'm looking good and my belly hasn't been this flat in a long time! :)

Food Today

Breakfast - 4 oz Yogurt with fresh blueberries, 2 tbls ea. sunflower seeds and walnuts, teas Flax.
Meal 2 - Turkey Burger with 100 calorie Thin Sandwich Bun (teas mayo)
Snack - Nut mix, with dried cranberries -(couldn't wait till I got home!)
Salad, Romaine, 1 sm. tomato, 3 inches of cucumber, 4 oz Low Fat Cottage Cheese and 3 oz Tuna (packed in water of course) topped with 2 tbls salad fixins and 2 tbls Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing.
5 oz Cod Fillet - sm red potato topped with salsa, asparagus

Water, water and more water all day. Might snack on a tomato before bed.

G'Night!