Lu's Workout Journal

[Nokie173]

Looking good woman... How was the workshop?

[fitoverforty]

Lu? Knock knock..... how ya doin'? miss ya.

[ldematto]

Hi Guys~! The workshop was awesome! BUT, I was so beat when I got home I've done nothing since, my body aches...did lots of stabilisation stuff...plus push ups (variation for me!) planks, yep, planks!!! I learned alot!!! Soooooo....my workout routine is going to change...that is as soon as I get some energy back - my get up and go got up and went!

[EdgarHF]

Hi Guys~!that is as soon as I get some energy back - my get up and go got up and went!

From time to time my body shuts down after workouts. I have even started taking naps.

[ldematto]

Last night did some SMF - (Foam Roller) and stretching - bridges and balancing exercises - was going to step on the treadmill....today I'm not sure, my left foot is still bothering me....so I might do some weights a little later. FOOD is very important right now - trying to tweak again...NO MORE alcohol!!! This past weekend I had 5 drinks - Grrrrrr........not good!

[feelin-great]

NO MORE alcohol!!! This past weekend I had 5 drinks - Grrrrrr........not good!

But sometimes you need to let go, even if just for a short time Did you at least have fun? I know I always regret it, too (even though I only drink a couple of times a year, really!).

[EdgarHF]

NO MORE alcohol!!! This past weekend I had 5 drinks - Grrrrrr........not good!

I don't really drink anymore, but I am going to Vegas the end of September. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

[feelin-great]

not herpes ):

Lu, aren't you glad you brought up the drinking - somehow it turns into this

[Bonnie]

LMAO les.

[ldematto]

Not sure I can connect the dots, but then again it is Les~! LOL

Just so you don't worry about me, I'm taking a week long break. Need to get my body back into fighting shape - plus we'll be at the campground. I will do my best to eat sensibly and will continue power walks, but otherwise I'm taking a break.

Have a safe and Happy Holiday!

[Boss Man]

Les is so bonkers, I think she's the type of person who would go to Vegas. Not to gamble or see a show mind you, just to brag about having bought mineral water at Vegas prices

Then keep the slice of Lemon and sell on E-bay .

[fitoverforty]

Lu!!! Where are you??? Miss ya girlfriend! I hope all is well with you. We need some of your spice and wit around here! It's not the same without you!

[ldematto]

Hey Lynne! My 1 week hiatus turned into 2 - I did work out a few times in between but nothing noteworthy. My legs haven't been up to par....very strange, my knees almost feel bruised, looked it too.....so, I think I'll be back on track this week. I hope anyway.....

BUT, I haven't given up - my diet has been about the same, eating right for the most part......there's always a cheat and and there, but nothing terrible. I'm actually thinking about following Weight Watchers for a little while......I haven't been studying for the past two weeks either - guess I'm a little depressed

I'll be back in full swing - I miss you (and my Shapefit Friends)..and think of you often. I hope all is going well for everyone!

Take Care and have a great day!

[ldematto]

I need to post yesterday's workout as I didn't get a chance to get to the computer yesterday.

Warmed up with MFR (Foam Roller), static stretching and 50 Windmills.

Incline Flyes 2 x 15 - 5 lb DB's
Post Delts 2 x 15, 5 lb DB's
Shoulder Press 2 x 15, 5 lb DB's
Single Arm Rows, 2 x 15, 25 lb DB's
Lat Pulldowns, 2 x 8, 70 lbs. Phew! I fatigued at 8 - normally do at least 10
Squats, 2 x 10, BW only, focusing on form, Plie Squats no more per NASM
Reverse Lunges, 2 x 10, BW
Leg Extensions, 2 x 10, 40 lbs.

Ended with stretching.
A little later in the day I did a 20 Minute Fat Burning Program, level 5 on the treadmill.

Today

Treadmill, 5 intervals at 6.3 mph, 5 minutes at 2, then 20 minutes at 4 mph...2 minute cool down

My legs did ok the last couple of days - I really need to do cardio everyday to lose the remaining fat. Of course I need to make sure my diet is good too. But anyway, I'm going to try my best to do cardio as often as possible. Weight training too, but I still need to use low weights for most upper body moves....it's amazing how sore my arms get using just the 5 lb DB's

I purchased the Insanity Program after reading Nokie's posts, not because I felt I could do it, but my son wanted it and I felt there might be something I could apply to myself. Maybe once I'm in better shape it's something I will be able to do. Getting rid of 20 more lbs would really help!

Have a great day!

[Bonnie]

Welcome back Lu..the windmills are great, but static stretching should only be done at the end of your workout.Though I must admit I do see about 70 - 80 % of my gym doing them before workouts, unfortunately it is not my place to correct that.