Lu's Workout Journal

[Boss Man]

Break another barrier as well.

Write the old weight you were on a long bit of gaffer tape, tie the tape to a couple of trees, then run through it like a marathon runner

Then feel twice as good. Perhaps even borderline smug

[EdgarHF]

I haven't been weighing myself as often as I use to...guess it works!

I found that weighing myself too often was recipe for driving myself nuts.

[ldematto]

Haven't worked out the last couple of days, went out in the boat Friday - it was a beautiful day! I sure felt like I got a workout, lots of manual labor including pulling and placing the anchor...twice, it was so windy it didn't work the first time. Friday night we went out for our anniversary (22 years!) The restaurant had rose pedals all over the table with a single red rose for me - a bottle of champagne... we had our traditional Chateubriand, Ceasars Salad - NO DESSERT (I had some restraint) but the champagne didn't make me feel so good in the morning But today....

Warmed up with 50 Windmills and extensive stretching. I am tired of getting hurt and understand the importance of stretching BEFORE & AFTER working out....I did some wall push ups too

Circuits - 3 sets of the following 12 reps each.

Plie Squats, 12 lb DB
Post Delts, 5 lb DB's
Incline Flyes, 5 lb DB's
Shoulder Press, 5 lb DB's
Lat Pulldowns, 70 lbs
Leg Extensions (with the contraption at the end of a bench) 30 lbs.
Cross Bench Pull Overs, 5 lb DB's

Then did 3 sets of Single Arm Rows - 20 lb DB x 2
Steps ups - 3 x 15
Stretching again and done.....

Need to cram with the N.A.S. M. course this week - leaving Thursday afternoon for the 2 day live workshop, I don't NEED to be at a particular point, but I want to know as much as possible - sorry Les, am going to take it in Norwalk CT with my study buddy, but I will make it to FL, ( just for fun ) - now the Miami area (You go girl, so proud of ya!) come fall, winter.

Happy Father's Day to all you fathers!

[ldematto]

Today's Workout

Warmed up with 50 Windmills w/weights - stretched, especially calves and shins....getting ready for Treadmill

Did the FAT BURN Program, 20 minutes, various speeds and inclines - level 5 - I tried this program before but had difficulty completing 3 or 4 segments in a row that required jogging/running (for me!) It was GREAT~! I can almost *feel* what you guys who run feel! Maybe a 5K isn't that far away for me
I saw a sign yesterday touting the Tour de NOANK - 5 K race - Noank is a subdivision of the town I live in - anyway, it got me to thinking I may want to make that my goal next year. I'm not sure when it is, but i do know it's far too soon for me to be thinking this year.

I'm off to study - have a great day!

[feelin-great]

Maybe a 5K isn't that far away for me

That's great Go for it!

[EdgarHF]

Friday night we went out for our anniversary (22 years!)

congrats!

[ldematto]

I googled Tour de Noank and that particular race took place June 19th. BUT I found a Race Schedule for the rest of the year and there's LOTS of opportunities to participate. I'll have to talk to my hubby and see if he wants to take one on with me. I see they have a 1 mile one - maybe that's a good way to start too - but a 5K (even if we walked half of it) doesn't sound too bad - we do 2-3 miles on the Treadmill and Elliptical already. We'll see.

[Boss Man]

Presumably then you'd need one of those Bikes with a basket on the front, so the Dog can come too.

A little added ballast, to stop you going too fast when you get a bit excited

[ldematto]

Presumably then you'd need one of those Bikes with a basket on the front, so the Dog can come too.

I have one Honest Boss Man - I really don't carry her everywhere

Just a heads up, Lu, I have one of those baskets and Wiggy is NOT a fan!

She didn't like it

Today's Workout
Warmed up with Windmills w/weights and MAJOR stretching.

Circuits - 3 sets of 12 reps per exercise, no rest between exercises, 60 second rest between sets. I added some lower body moves as my son said what I was doing was too upper body heavy - probably why my shoulder/arm is bothering me.

Plie Squats, 15 lb DB
Bent over Lat. Raise, 5 lb DB's
Incline Flyes, 5 lb DB's
Lying Lat. Side Raise x 2 - 5 lb DB.
Deads - 45 lb BB
Pull Ups - w/assist
Reverse Lunges, 45 lb BB on shoulders
Leg Extensions, 30 lbs.
Hip Abduction w/band x 2

Phew~! Leg Raises really burned after 6 reps - didn't do that before. Must be because I did them just after reverse lunges with the BB

I was planning to do the FAT Burn program onthe treadmill but I think I will wait until later - I'm beat!

Have a great day!

[EdgarHF]

Presumably then you'd need one of those Bikes with a basket on the front, so the Dog can come too.

I have one Honest Boss Man - I really don't carry her everywhere

Just a heads up, Lu, I have one of those baskets and Wiggy is NOT a fan!

She didn't like it

Today's Workout
Warmed up with Windmills w/weights and MAJOR stretching.

Circuits - 3 sets of 12 reps per exercise, no rest between exercises, 60 second rest between sets. I added some lower body moves as my son said what I was doing was too upper body heavy - probably why my shoulder/arm is bothering me.

Plie Squats, 15 lb DB
Bent over Lat. Raise, 5 lb DB's
Incline Flyes, 5 lb DB's
Lying Lat. Side Raise x 2 - 5 lb DB.
Deads - 45 lb BB
Pull Ups - w/assist
Reverse Lunges, 45 lb BB on shoulders
Leg Extensions, 30 lbs.
Hip Abduction w/band x 2

Phew~! Leg Raises really burned after 6 reps - didn't do that before. Must be because I did them just after reverse lunges with the BB

I was planning to do the FAT Burn program onthe treadmill but I think I will wait until later - I'm beat!

Have a great day!

Sounds like one heavy duty workout

[fitoverforty]

Friday night we went out for our anniversary (22 years!) The restaurant had rose pedals all over the table with a single red rose for me - a bottle of champagne...

Awww..that sounds so romantic! Congratulations on wedding anniversary - 22 years!! woo hoo!

[Boss Man]

At least the rose petals weren't in the food . I'm assuming not anyway. Reminds me of some restaurants that serve Baked Potatos and when they come they have some cress in them, that you neither wanted nor asked for .

[Boss Man]

Yes. but most people don't keep herbivorous pets, so maybe your experiences with pointless, unwanted garnish, are a little different to the rest of us .

[ldematto]

It's almost the next day~! This morning I did the Fat Burn Program on the Treadmill after 50 Windmills and Calf Raises. I had unexpected but welcome visitor (friend from RI plus friend from Calif. who is visiting for a few days, and because I am going away this weekend I didn't think I'd get to visit with her. We had a blast! BUT, we were having company for dinner, so had to go shopping and get ready. Tonight we had a fab dinner of salmon and haddock, with Quinoa with sauteed onions, mushrooms and garlic, with broccoli and a salad. Listened to the Eagles - :) After dinner played Pitch (some call it Set Back) and us girls whooped the boys!! LOL

Tomorrow I'm off to my workshop in the afternoon I'm hoping to get my workout in before I leave.

G'Night!

[ldematto]

Today

Warmed up with Windmills and stretching then did 2 sets of the following

Plie Squats - 15 lb DB
Bent over Lat Raises, 5 lb DB's
Incline Flyes, 5 lb DB's
Laying down Side Lat Raises x 2
Deads - 45 lb BB
Pull ups 1 x 12, Chin Ups 1 x 12
Reverse Lunges, 15 lb DB's
Leg Extensions

That's all - I'm in Norwalk - Workshop all Day tomorrow. I'm hoping to get on the treadmill in the hotel Gym tomorrow - probably after the workshop -starts at 7 AM