What I learnt this month!

Well DH and I went to the gym this a.m.. I did 3 sets of 12 chin up and sprint on the treadmill for 30 minutes. We did 4 sets of 30,60.

So what I learnt this month....... but still having a hard time applying.
A)When my body is tried it's okay to take a rest without feeling guilty. I will feel and be more productive when well rested.
B) Need to start back taken vitamin regular.
C) Need to add Calcium to my vitamin regimen.
D) I've have alot of time snatcher in my life that I need to eliminate. Time snatcher are things that I waste countless amount of time on.
E) I need to start back working out @ my regular schedule in the A.M.( 5:30A.M. -7:30 A.M.)
F) If I have a very busy day and I don't exercise in the a.m. forget about it.

Overall ,this month was very challenging!! However I will not quit this journey, my health is too important. Thank you to all the blogger who left encouraging/ motivating words. Finish this month strong and lets continue on with a New Month.

Shortimus/ lovelylocs April is our month!!!!Yes we will strive and take it to another level this month.

Neighborhood Run!!

DH and I went running around the neighborhood this a.m.. I can say that my whole body is hurting. However in a good way. My calves are sore. Unlike DH. I was laughing at him because, his ultimate goals was to make me unable to move this a.m.. Guess who was moaning and asking for a massage. Yep DH!! But was hollering ouch each time I touch his leg.

The run was a good stretch. I worked on sprinting up the hill and did pretty good. Although, I gave out before reaching the top of the hill. But DH encourage me to keep going.

Back in business

Today DH and I workout together from 7-8 A.M.. He decided that I need to follow his lead and plan. He kept saying that I was going to get broke off. But hey I was game. He had me doing the PT training his unit do some morning. His plan consist of doing everything on the track or in the stadium! We started off doing.....
2 laps around the track(jogging)
4 sets of 30,60 which is sprint for 30 sec and jog for 60 sec around the track

next we move to the stadium(steps)

4 sets of running up and down 6 rows of steps. The first two sets I was following DH. He told me I was bull shitting and was not lifting me legs. So, I guess his SGT mood kick in and he told me to lead. Next all I heard was him yelling behind me GO, GO LIFT THOSE LEGS UP!!!! EVERY STEPS, EVERY STEP!!!! I was like WTF but hey it motivate me to get to moving. Afterward sprint back to the starting point, rest for 30 sec while moving in place.

Move back to the track did
4sets of 30,60
4sets of running up and down the stadium steps. DH made me redo one set of steps over because, I didn't touch every step. I skip over some.)

Overall this was a very challenging workout. Something different. DH said I need to concentrating on sprinting now, to build up my speed in running. Since I got running long distance down. I had a great day. Went to my son track meet. It was very cold, wet, raining and snowing. I felt so sorry for those kids running in that type of weather. But they showed commitment and determination regardless of the weather.

Hope everyone enjoy there weekend.!!!!

neo.soul, I know. He was yelling like Harvey on celebrate fit club. But was trying to kill me out like Jillian on The biggest looser. He want let me slack to long, which I appreciate very much.
tru2me, yes it is wonderful he's doing it with me. It's not always pretty thou. Sometimes we go to blows on the workout I hate to do(ABS). The workout was very challenging but affective.
lovelylocs, those steps was not a joke. You will begin to feel it quick.
that1girl, Yes it was a crazy workout. I wish I could've taken a long nap afterwards. Instead I came home took a bath, drop son off for track meet and went to a business training. After the training,I came home got dress in more comfortable clothing and off we went to cheer son on at his track meet. I was able to relax around 9 p.m. I went to bed at 12.

Big Thanks!!!!

Thank you ms.alecia,that1girl and shortimus!!!! I appreciate all the encouragement and hugs that I've receive from you guys. I will keep my head up and will not quit on this journey. I've come to far to go backwards. However, I have taken off this week so, that my body can rejuvenated from been dead tired. So far so good. I should be back in business Saturday. It's spring time in the Pacific Northwest and it's snowing!! Hope everyone have a great day and weekend.

My thoughts

I haven't worked out since Sunday. Haven't had the motivation, desire nor energy. All I know is my body is tried. Why did I go almost a month and 1/2 without drinking a soda and for the last three days I've crave a coke. I actually drink 3 cokes this week. I didn't even enjoy it nor could I finish the whole bottle. I have not been watching what I've been eating. My sweet tooth have gone thru the roof. It just started the last two weeks.

update:
I realise that I haven't been taken my vitamins like I should. I tend to get unfocus if it's not schedule. Not sure if that's why I'm tired.

Happy Easter

It rain all day here. I had plan on going for a run this a.m. but, woke up at 9:30 a.m.
Which wasn't enough time for me to run and make it back in time for church. So I opt to do 20 minutes of jump roping for cardio today.

Cardio/ Abs

Today was such a beautiful day. DH and I enjoyed the a.m. by walking around the neighborhood.
The scenery was nice. The smell of fresh air and the ripples coming from the lake was very peaceful. We even saw a Eagle flying low trying to prey upon the fishes. We talked, laugh and enjoyed our self on our 5 mile trail(walked). I also did the following AB WORK...

1set of 12 reps
scissors
flutter kicks
Ab workout with stability ball
Ab pike

Ladies, take full advantage of your weekend and enjoy it.

neo.soul enjoy your 16 block walk and the scenery.

Rest Day

Today is my rest day and I'm taken full advantage of it. I've been lounging in my pj all day. The weather outside is cold and a slight drop of rain. After looking back over my week, I realise I've only worked out twice this week:(. But I'm not going to let that get to me. At least, I workout two days instead of none. Besides this is the end of my week. My workout(New) week start back over Saturday.

Hope everyone enjoy their weekend and make it fun!! Later

Easy day

Today was a very easy workout. I mostly concentrated on my Abs and did lunges. I reflected on how my body is coming along and I must admit I'm proud of myself. My biggest motivation for starting this journey was because, of my slightly elevated cholesterol, weight gain and how my overall body felt. My yearly check up is coming up in June and I can't help but to think where my cholesterol is at now. Today I wrote down a list of why I'm exercising and post it on my bedroom wall. So the days I don't feel like moving, looking at my wall will get me moving.

I haven't weight myself so, I have no clue how much I weigh. Not sure If I will. Besides, I don't want to concentrate on a number but, how my body is looking and feeling. Plus I just forget to get on the scale :D As long as, I'm been active and eating clean I think everything will fall into place.

Hope every one is having a productive day!!!

Pics added..Shoulders/Triceps/

I've added pics of different hair style, military pics taken over the years and the one with the dress I wore for the St Barbara's ball. Although its not to drastic, you'll be able to notice the changes in my weight over the years. I restarted back working out today. I didn't workout Monday instead I enjoyed the day with DH. He was off and we had the house to ourselves. So we basic just chilled and did a lunch date. Tuesday didn't workout.

Today I had to get out of the rut and back into the gym. DH and I went to the gym and I did the following:

Cardio
treadmill ( 30 minutes)

4sets of 12 per reps

Shoulders
standing Arnold press (10lbs)
front to side raise ...(5/10lbs) Ladies don't be intimate to go over in the weight area to do your sets. DH was clowning me because, while I was doing my reps a guy approach me to give me some pointers. So if you're doing them wrong you'll get help. Although, DH had help me earlier with the 10lbs weight which I was struggling with ..... After he left a guy gave me tips on my form technique with the 5lbs. He was very polite, helpful and his pointers did help.
Triceps
dip (125lbs) on the machine
incline skull crusher(20/30 lbs weights)

hope everyone is finishing strong!!
that1girl, thanks you
shortimus, Yes the color rose wasn't what I expected either. Although, the straps needs to be taken up and it's a lil tight in the hip area I still like it. Thanks for the compliment.

Since Friday

Friday: Okay I didn't workout at all. Instead I did my hair. Which I finished at 11:45 a.m. and off I went to get my pedicure and manicure done. My make up didn't look as good as it did the other day but, I somehow manage to put something together (lol). Let just say I looked presentable. We made it to the ball and left around 9 p.m.. Came home change clothes and off to the club to bring DH birthday in. We dance until 3 a.m. I was dropping like it was hot and forgot all about my knee. Glad I didn't get stuck when trying to go low:) DH drink on his long Island Ice tea and I had one drink because I was the designate driver. Afterward DH wanted to go to Denny's because he was hungry. We made it home at 4a.m. I realise that dance in it self is exercise.

Saturday this was actually DH birthday. I made plans to go ride the go cart racing cars. But someone was so dog gone tried (DH) that they didn't have the energy. He went from the bed to the couch just to fall asleep. He slept his hangover off. He should consider he drink 4 long Island Ice tea. I made him a chocolate cake and all he wanted for his birthday was some peace, quite and to relax. He had plans to go back out later on that night, but that didn't work out. Ooh I can say that my legs are sore from getting low. Staying on the dance floor all night isn't no joke. I forgot how much fun it is.

Sunday I had plan on resuming my workout but didn't. After coming from church, We came home to celebrate our baby son birthday. He turn 15 today:D . He wanted to go bowling. So after bowling we came home sung happy birthday, ate dinner, open present and ate some cookie and Ice cream cake from Baskin Robin. I had a very busy weekend and I'm so glad it's over!!!!

neo.soul I'll pass on the happy belated birthday. Thanks for the compliment. I always give my 100% effort toward been a wife and mother. However, it's sooo much easier when you marry someone who is striving for the same thing. :D My cyber child.
lovelylocs getting low is great for the legs! Yes I had a great time.
Shortimus yes we had fun! I didn't take alot of pics but I did post pic of my dress.

Cardio/quadriceps/calves and shopping!

I didn't work out in the a.m.. I actually went shopping for a dress. Can you believe that, a day before the ball? Guess what? I found two that I liked. One is black( from Jcpennys) that have silver rhinestone straps with a silver charm in middle of the chest. It was on sale and plus I had a 15% coupon. The other one I got from (Sears) its Gold. I brought both with the mind of returning one. I tried on the gold one DH really like and the black one he really really like so, he said what the hell keep both of them. So I'll be wearing the black one for the ball. The great thing is I already had shoes for both dress color.

Now don't get me wrong . I order a rose color dress before hand that actually arrive in time. I thought Rose was a deep red color. Why was it pink? I wanted a red dress because we are attending a St. Barbara’s ball. The guys will be wearing a touch of red with their dress blue. A) I like the dress, B) the straps will have to be taken up. c)not the color I wanted to wear to the ball D) It fit in all the right places a matter of fact to good. E) Hubby said it look a little to hoochie F) I feel it did too consider it accent my hips to much and I wanted to be comfortable. F) I'm keeping the dress . I think when I lose more in the hip, It'll look a little more elegant. Yes I took picture in this dress son have to re size pics was too huge! As a matter of fact I promise to post pic in all 3 dress.

I did get my exercises in for the p.m. DH and I went to the gym. I have been having knee pain nothing serious but, lets just say If I stoop down to long I'll have trouble in my left knee. Never experience that before. So if you've been reading you'll notice ,I been doing the elliptical machine alot. However, I decided to test out my knee and run on the treadmill today. Guess what it felt great. No pain.

I did the following at the gym ........
Cardio
treadmill 30 minutes (ran)
3x12rep per set
Quadriceps
squats( 95lbs)
smith machine lunge and keep up(5lbs) really worked up a sweat. Almost did just one set but, hubby wouldn't let me quit until I finished all 3 sets. So I finish.
Calves
seated calf raise(25lbs weights)

I still haven't wash my hair. So I'm off to wash hair and deep condition. Will be getting my pedicure and manicure tomorrow(Friday). Considering Friday is my official rest day. I Haven't decided If I doing any a.m. exercises. If I do I'll have to get it done between 5a.m.-7:30 a.m. anything later is a no go.
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Ms.alecia, Thanks for the tip on what you're taking. I'll have to look into that. My DH think it's coming from the impact from the way the foot hit the ground when running. Not sure I guess it's time for some new running shoes. I did up my cardio( running out side, treadmill and elliptical)to twice a day. I didn't notice until one day, at the alter why kneeling down praying... I went to get up and I limp when I move.

Shoulders/Triceps/Abs

This morning I went to the gym and did the following:

3x12reps per set

Cardio
elliptical machine(1hour... cross ramp 10.. resistance 10)
Shoulders
Standing Arnold Press(10lbs dumbbell)
front-to-side raise(5lbs)

Triceps
Dip (@140lbs)
Wide- grip chin -ups(@140lbs)
incline skull crusher(20lbs)

Abs( 3x12 reps per set)
side plank

Afterwards, came home took a bath got dress off to the mall and had my face made up(Mac). Hopefully, I'll be able to recreated what she did. I actually like it because it look so natural. Especially since I don't wear any make up at all.

This p.m.
I walked on the treadmill for 30 mintues.

ms..alecia I took a pic on my phone I'll have my download it. I think I took one on his camera. However If they are not erase I'll post them. Yeah we never listen to our body:)
lovelyloc yeah my girlfriend swear by Mac product. The first four product I HAD was the LipGelee, lipGlass,pencil liner and lip stick. Don't like the lip stick, dang stick kept breaking. Guess I was pressing to hard. The gelee was to sticky for my taste. So I stuck with the lipglass and lip pencil liner. Notice I said HAD, now I have everything!!
Shortimus yes I hear the samething. After buying all that i brought I guess I've became one of their victims:D. Like I told the aristis this stuff should last me for atlast 2 year if not three. I only wear make up twice out of a year.

update

My schedule this week has been very hectic . I missed Monday and Todays workout(Tues). Which seem like I've missed a week. Although, this week isn't even over yet I still have a long way to go. I have a military ball to attend on Friday 14Th, my husband birthday to celebrate on Saturday 15Th and celebration of our son 15 yrs birthday on Sunday 16Th. So talk about life taken over.

With that said My schedule will be the following
Wednesday work twice a.m. / p.m.
Thursday work out a.m./ p.m. along with me doing my hair(might change because hair is priority for that evening)
Friday is actually my rest day but, I'll be working out that A.M. and then going to get pedicure, manicure done and attending the ball.
Saturday a.m. workout with celebration of husband birthday.
Sunday back on schedule however will be celebrating son birthday.

Yes I'll still be doing my regular posting but, I had to put this down in writing so I can see it and do it. Hope everyone is doing great with their fitness program.

fittgirl, thanks for stopping by. I'm sure we will have fun at the ball:). It just a hassle getting everything done before hand. Besides, the hubby plan on stand on the dance floor until midnight. To bring in his birthday!!

Cardio

This morning hubby and I did the Airfield. His intentions was to run the first 2 miles and walk the rest. My intention was to walk the Airfield period. However, since he had plan to run 2 miles I didn't want to discourage him so, I ran 2miles with him. My body actually got into running so I kept going. I figure if I kept running on pass him, when he had stop he'll get motivated to keep running, which he did. Eventually we did start walking. So 5MILE Walk/Run completed.

Aww lamonica,thank you.
lovelylocs thank you I'm trying to do it:)
neo.soul lady don't be jealous.Just set the goal and go after it. That's how I did it. Now I can run 5 miles. So I expect to see you on my tail soon:D.
shortmius thanks lady! Once winter is over go for it. You'll truly enjoy yourself.
ms.alecia Thanks.Yes you need to find a place to run if you have enegry after doing jump roping:). Have you thought about finding a running route around your neighborhood? If not try looking for a near by park.

Chest/Biceps/Abs

After been gone from 7a.m. - 4p.m., I was still able to come home and do my workout. So I did the following at home........

3sets x 12 per rep

Chest
Push- up
chest press(10lbs weights)
Biceps:
concentration curl(15lbs dumbbell)
ABS:
side crunch
back extension(didn't do)

Hope everyone is having a great and productive weekend!

Active Rest

Today is suppose to be an active rest day. Which means to do something physical and fun but don't overexert myself. My body is sore and it that time of the month. My plan is to rest because I have a meeting to attend from 7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.. My mind is saying try doing the ABS plank exercise, skip the meeting and enjoy the rest of my day relaxing. Especially since I have to attend training tomorrow from 8:30a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and want be able to get my exercise in until tomorrow evening.

However, I'll update later if I do anything.
Update: I didn't go to the meeting but did the Following Abs work
Abs plank (3 sets of 12)
Bicycling Abs work(3 sets of 25)
Flutter Kicks(3sets of 25

Quadriceps/Glutes/Calves

Today was a very busy day for me. I didn't sleep good the night before so, I was dead tired when I woke up this a.m. I went grocery shopping which I dreaded. But I did manage to get my exercise in. So i did the following....

3x12reps per set
Quadriceps:(10lbs dumbbell)
Single-leg squat
lateral lunge
Glutes:
ball bridge
Calves: 3x25 reps per set(35lbs weights)
seated calf raise

Shoulders/Triceps/ABS/Cardio

I missed my cardio for Tuesday but, pick back up where I left off. My goal is to do cardio 2x a day for 5 day. However, I'll have to adjust a little this week because , my schedule will not permit it. So today I went to the gym and did the following.
3 x 12 reps per set

Shoulders:
Standing Arnold Press(10lbs dumbbell)
Side Lateral Raise(5lbs dumbbell)

ABS: 2 x6 rep per set
Side plank http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/dietcenter/fitness/side_plank.shtml(very hard for me to do at this moment. But will continue to build my way up to it. Here is another videohttp://www.expertvillage.com/video/2115_core-exercises-side-plank.htm

decline crunch( didn't do)

Triceps:
dip 140lbs weights

Cardio( p.m.)
Elliptical Machine 33 minutes (cross ramps 10, resistance 10)
Treadmill 15 minutes

Back/Hamstrings/Calves/Cardio

My routine consists of the following today
3x12 rep per set

Back:
Wide- grip chin-up (140lbs on machine)
reverse flye(5lbs dumbbell)
Hamstrings:
ball curl
standing calf raise
Cardio ( a.m./ p.m.)
A.M. 20 minutes on treadmill
P.M. 35 minutes on elliptical machine

Cardio

A.M. Cardio
Me and my son went running this a.m. Before we took off running I told him to run at his own pace. Don't worry about leaving me behind.We ran 4.3 miles on the airfield. Wasn't able to do the extra mile due to limited in time. Although, he's doing short distance runs in track he did really good on the airfiled. Not that it was a shock, I knew he would.

Make sure you all get out and enjoy the day!

Guess who got fitted today?/ Phase 2 series

My son ! He decided to do track:). So I took him today to get fitted. We brought track shoes and some running shoes. I think we may have a future runner here. This is his first year running track but, he's doing it to build up strength for football next year. But either way I'm proud of him. So now I have another running partner. However, I no he'll leave me with them long legs he have. He's 17yrs old, 6 foot and wear a size 13 shoe. Either way I'm going to have fun with him.

Today is my part 2 Series of the Oxygen Total Body Make Over!!!!! Phase 2 consists of going to the gym which included exercises that require commerical- grade equipment. This month program Emphasizes muscle growth, so there are only two cardio session each week. Which is Tuesday/ Sunday. My rest day is suppose to be Friday. However, My goal is to do cardio 5 days a week twice a day.
<--- My New routine is located on the side.

So I did the following routine today......
check link for demo http://www.bodyforlife.com/exercise/animations.asp

3 sets of 12 reps per set

Chest
Push up
Chest press(a.k.a. bench press with 10 lbs weights)

Biceps
Concentration Curl( a.k.a. dumbbell curls with 15 lbs dumbbell)

ABS (Since this is the area I lack the most. I decided to do this first.)
Side Crunch http://www.fullfitness.net/routines/side_crunch.html
Back Extension on excersies ball.( Had a hard time doing this on the ball so, I switch to the back extension bench.)