As I was leaving Publix today I realized how often I go to the grocery store now. The reason is that when I am eating healthier and eating more naturally occurring foods, then I have to keep going back because items spoil and I cannot bulk buy them. I know this is really common sense, but it is something I never really thought about before.
Today I jumped on the elliptical machine for 20 minutes. Then I did some upper body weights (lat pulldown, strict press, chest press, tricep pushdowns, shoulder press, bicep curls, and modified pushups. I did 3 sets of 12 with various weights. Afterwards, I went for a walk/jog for about 25 minutes.
I had more Crossfit/functional fitness training last night. It was really great. Three other women are in the class with me and they are really nice. I arrived as a regular class was ending and they were also really nice to me. I think I just assume that super fit people would judge me, but they were not like that at all. They were awesome and full of support, and they don't even know me. I think I am really going to enjoy this aspect of group fitness.
As you can see, I really did not have much to talk about today. I just wanted to get on here and log my journey in some way.
I recently heard this song and I really like it! I am all about dancing to burn calories, so this song really hit the spot! Enjoy!
Walk the Moon - Shut Up and Dance
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Back at it...Again
So, I have been consistently working out off and off since mid-January. Does that even make sense...to CONSISTENTLY work out OFF and ON???? Anyway, I have made some progress...mostly with inches lost. I have not lost a ton of weight. I am rediscovering my love for weights. My hate of cardio is definitely still there. Being out of breathe is awful and cardio does that for me.
I joined a Crossfit affiliate. I don't think they refer to themselves as Crossfit. The term they use is functional fitness, but it seems like the same thing to me. They have a two week instructional course, which I am in now. I had my first day yesterday. We covered squats, deadlifts, and a straight press. My hamstrings are sore, so I guess I did the deadlifts right. I was so nervous, being that I am so heavy and out of shape, but everyone was really nice and supportive. I was able to do everything yesterday without modifications. They do have modifications for just about everything though, which is a good thing. They don't expect me to do the same thing as or perform like their elite athletes. I was just looking for a way to keep me motivated to come to the gym and a way to really incorporate weights outside of some of the machines. The thing about not relying heavily on machines (I still plan to use some) is that I need to have correct form. The classes at my gym are small, so I will always have a coach there watching my form, so I feel more comfortable doing things like squats and deadlifts. An injury is not something that I want. Anyway, to sum up, I had a good experience yesterday and I am looking forward to my new journey.
I have started jogging again. I am not doing C25k or any other program. I am just going out there and running until my body says stop then I walk for awhile and then run again. So, in some ways it is very similar to interval training programs. I just do not have a set interval. Maybe I will go back to a program as I progress and get more comfortable with jogging. Right now though, having no set interval allows me to enjoy it more.
I have 101 days until my birthday, so I have decided to challenge myself to 100 days of better health. For me this means that I will eat well or workout everyday for 100 days. I was considering just saying exercise for 100 days, but I honestly do not think I would do it. I think adding in the "or eating well" gives me a little more room for success. I am really happy where I am now. This time it feels like I am doing something I can keep up with and I don't feel like I am pressuring myself.
I am loving this song right now!
Pitbull, Ne-Yo - Time of Our Lives
I joined a Crossfit affiliate. I don't think they refer to themselves as Crossfit. The term they use is functional fitness, but it seems like the same thing to me. They have a two week instructional course, which I am in now. I had my first day yesterday. We covered squats, deadlifts, and a straight press. My hamstrings are sore, so I guess I did the deadlifts right. I was so nervous, being that I am so heavy and out of shape, but everyone was really nice and supportive. I was able to do everything yesterday without modifications. They do have modifications for just about everything though, which is a good thing. They don't expect me to do the same thing as or perform like their elite athletes. I was just looking for a way to keep me motivated to come to the gym and a way to really incorporate weights outside of some of the machines. The thing about not relying heavily on machines (I still plan to use some) is that I need to have correct form. The classes at my gym are small, so I will always have a coach there watching my form, so I feel more comfortable doing things like squats and deadlifts. An injury is not something that I want. Anyway, to sum up, I had a good experience yesterday and I am looking forward to my new journey.
I have started jogging again. I am not doing C25k or any other program. I am just going out there and running until my body says stop then I walk for awhile and then run again. So, in some ways it is very similar to interval training programs. I just do not have a set interval. Maybe I will go back to a program as I progress and get more comfortable with jogging. Right now though, having no set interval allows me to enjoy it more.
I have 101 days until my birthday, so I have decided to challenge myself to 100 days of better health. For me this means that I will eat well or workout everyday for 100 days. I was considering just saying exercise for 100 days, but I honestly do not think I would do it. I think adding in the "or eating well" gives me a little more room for success. I am really happy where I am now. This time it feels like I am doing something I can keep up with and I don't feel like I am pressuring myself.
I am loving this song right now!
Pitbull, Ne-Yo - Time of Our Lives
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