100 Days of Workouts - Day 26 - February 3, 2014

Day 26 Workout:

17 minutes treadmill run/jog (1.5 miles)

15 minutes elliptical (1.5 miles)

 

4 reps each:

Bench 60 lbs x 12

Dumbbell kick back 15 lbs x 10

Dumbbell extension 15 lbs x 12

Curls 15 lbs x 10

 

100 crunches

100 Days pf Workouts -Day 25 - February 2, 2014

Super Bowl Sunday!

Day 25 Workout:
20 minute walk (1 mile)

100 leg lefts

100 Days of Workouts - Day 24 - February 1, 2014

Day 23 Workout:

1 hour of basketball with Cole
30 minutes elliptical

15 minute walk @ 3.0

February 2014 Resolution

January is done, on to February!!

This month might be busier than last so I thought about doing an easier resolution. I decided to do another health/fitness goal. My goal is actually starts February 3rd. I'm taking the weekend off because we have my son's birthday party and Super Bowl party together. Rather than be disappointed right out of the gate, I'll wait until the party is over.

I have been working out for the whole month, every day, something. I have not lost any actual poundage. Frustrating to say the least. But when I truly think about it I do know why I'm not.  My love of sweets has been an issue for me the past few years. Except when I had gestational diabetes, I am almost always in close proximity to sweets.

My normal treats, carbs and crap can range from these:

 

Ice cream with toppings, probably 2 servings worth each time

Swedish fish, sour patch kids, etc.

Candy bars

Skinny Cow brand chocolate treats

(fyi, they don't make you skinny!)

Homemade goodies

Donuts

Pasta

Sandwich bread and toast

Crackers

Chips

Croissants

Biscuits

Sweetened cereal

What is my goal then? All in all to try to rid myself of the crappy food I consume that is not fast food but kept around the house and work. Stuff that I make and buy that is just not good in large quantities, like every day. I was going to try to switch to a Paleo diet but I think I'll put that off until July or August, when my garden is in full bloom and I have fresh veggies; might make for an easier transition if I have these things readily available.

I'm going to try to get through the month of February without processed sugars or sweets. What I am I going to rationalize eating? Not sure yet. I'm toying with only homemade, Paleo or gluten-free treats. Really, any baked goods in my house end up eaten by yours truly so by starting to just not have stuff in the house will be the first step. I'll have to figure out this one as I go through the month. It will be a tough 28, I mean, 26 days!!

100 Days of Workouts - Day 23 - January 31, 2014

Day 23 Workout:
20 minute walk (1 mile)

Counting Stars - Cole M.

Cole sang Counting Stars today at his school's talent show. He has such a great voice. I wish the audio was better, or closer to him. About 1:20 is where his voice really can be heatd. You can hear the  original song being played overhead, it gets quieter after the initial verse. Then you can hear him a little more clearly. He blends in so well because he sounds so similar to the lead singer of OneRepublic.

Of course this video comes with the disclaimer: All rights reserved go to OneRepublic.

100 Days of Workouts - Day 22 - January 30, 2014

Day 22 Workout:
Elliptical 12 minutes (1 mile)

4 reps
Leg ext 50 lbs x 12
Lat pull 50 lbs x 15
Row 50 lbs x 15

January 2014 Resolution update

I almost made it. There were a couple extenuating circumstances in our busy day-to-day life that made me stray from my January goal. I'm pretty excited though, three times is better than ten! There were a few days I had to eat out for lunch and opted for soup or breakfast food to keep the grease down.

'Fast Food' for January 2014

January 15th - Hardees Frisco Burger
January 23rd - Burger King chicken sandwich and fries
January 28th - McDonald's egg McMuffin and had brown
January 29th - Subway 6 inch  (not sure if I would normally count this as fast food, it really goes either way I think...)

Now, I realized a couple important things on the days I didn't stick to my goal. 1) There are healthier options to what I chose to eat. 2) I get a stomach ache from fast food. 3) I really didn't have a 'good' excuse to eating out instead of whipping something up quick. My husband ate out like normal for lunch, but I don't think he even realized I was giving up fast food for the month! Usually, if I don't eat with him, I have him pick me up something for work.

Things I'll do the same: I bought one frozen organic meal to have at work but didn't have to touch it. I have tuna packets and nuts at work, and brought fruit almost every day. Yogurt and cheese were usually in my lunch box. I also kept a sweet treat at work for if I was craving sweets but usually the fruit sustained me. 

Things for me to remember: I'm terrible at going to the first floor and using the microwave. Most days I need to plan to bring something I can eat at my desk without leaving the room.

What I will continue to use as my go-to lunch foods:
Sandwich (I add Mrs. Dash seasoning to the mayo to change it up a bit)
Oranges, apples, bananas
String cheese, sliced cheese, pepperoni, and jerky
Snack size chocolates, little fruit snack packs
Yogurt, cottage cheese
Leftovers (sparingly)

What I will start trying to substitute in:
Low-sodium or homemade soups (I hate cans, so not sure what brands I'll use)
Veggies: peppers, carrots
Berries, grapes, and other snack-type fruit

100 Days of Workouts - Day 21 - January 29, 2014

Day 21 Workout:
30 minutes elliptical (3.5 miles)

Cycle Workout - 4 reps
Shoulders (2.5 lbs) x 15
Shoulders (2.5 lbs) x 15
Curls (15 lbs) x 15
Bench (55 lbs) x 15

Crunches x 100
Leg Lifs x 50

100 Days of Workouts - Day 20 - January 28, 2014

My feet fell asleep at minute 12 in my first elliptical run so I mixed it up and took a break for 10 minutes then got back on. Seemed to work!

Day 20 Workout:

33 minutes elliptical (4 miles)

Abs - crunches and leg raises x50 each

5 lb arm weights rotating between biceps, triceps and shoulders

18 minutes elliptical (2 miles)