Ok, well I haven't really started exercising yet. I'm leaving for somewhat of a vacation, I guess, and when I get back....IT IS TIME!!!!!

I thought I'd start this log to helpfully make me accountable for actually doing what I say I'm going to do!!!! I've never been very faithful at exercising. I did Tae Bo faithfully every day for nearly 6 months and could tell a HUGE difference. You'd think that would be enough to make me start again...NOPE. I lost 100 lbs before just dieting with no exercise, but...well...I'm older now, and I don't think I'll be happy doing it that way again. So here I am.

(I am already listening to you, Debbie. I'm doing what you told me to do )

This is Great Cara. I know you are going to accomplish your goals. Here is a website to use to track your progress:

http://www.mybodycomp.com/newmember.asp

Also take the pictures of yourself in a swimsuit so you'll be able to see the changes your body makes. You don't have to post them, you can just keep them for your own observations, but you will be so glad you took them in about 6 months. Take front, side, and back. Flex your arms, and have them not flexed. I like that website because it has everything imaginable measured, but I sure hope it's bodyfat % is wrong. It still has mine very high. It loves to tell me how my hips and thighs are way too big....I already know that . O.K. we'll talk about the work out when you get back. I'm thinking if you could manage 3 days of weights instead of 2 and just 2 days cardio, it would be best, but if you can't do but 2 days weights, that's fine for now. First thing we have to do is get you to love exercising, then we'll progress further.

I wanted to add this link that is here on the forum. I haven't read through it all, but I think you will find it interesting reading when you have some time.
http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthre...33&page=1&pp=15

Well, I did it. I suck, but I did it!!!! I'm so weak and out of shape it's embarrassing, but I guess we all have to start somewhere, right? Well, mine sucks, but at least I started, and for that, I'm proud of myself.

I felt very tired after only one set and with all I've been going through lately, I stopped.

Anyway, here it goes....all are only one set

Upper Body Work Out
Bench Press-45lbs-10 reps
Fly-7 lbs-10 reps
Dips-10
Curls-20lbs-10 reps
Wrist Curl-7 lbs-10 reps
Row-7 lbs-15 reps
Triceps-7 lbs-15 reps
French Press-7lbs-15 reps
Pullover-7 lbs (should have used more weight, was too light)-30 reps
Front Raise-5 lbs-10 reps
Lateral Raise-7lbs-10 reps

Abs
75 crunches

So there it is. Debbie, I know you'll be reading this . Do you think I should do less things and concentrate on certain areas more, or should I continue with this variety? Thank you

Good job Cara!

I'd suggest adding in Arnold press or one other shoulder exercise (I think you're only doing side laterals and front raises for shoulders right now, which are excellent but you may need a heavier compound exercise there), but otherwise, you look like you're off to a great start.

Hey there Cara -

You can go to www.exrx.net for more of these, but this is an Arnold:
I like Arnies because they hit all heads of the delt, not just the front. The more side and rear delt work you do, the squarer and more upright your shoulders and posture will appear.

My first lifting programme is linked to in the first page of my journal. You are welcome to look at it and modify it to your liking.

Some of my more recent programmes are listed in the first page of my gym log.

You will be AMAZED at how much heavier you'll be lifting in a few years. Just go slow and steady, but continue to challenge your body and it will continue to respond.

Drop by anytime you'd like to bounce an idea off me. I'll always do my best.

Well, I planned on doing lower body today, but I did it in a different way. I did a TON of weeding, so that up and down really got to me. And then I helped DH continue to build our fence. He did all of the nailing and I brought him all of the pickets, so I got a great upper body workout, too. I did that for several hours, so I called that my workout today. I know I'll be very sore tomorrow so I think I may do some cario instead of a workout. I need cardio, too. I'll see how I feel.

Enjoy your Ahhhhnolds

I did cardio yesterday by walking. I was trying to keep up with my daughter on her bike, so it wasn't a slow walk, that's for sure. And with all of the hills around here, YIKES. But it felt good to stretch those muscles!!! And with the smell of fall in the air, I really enjoyed it. Leaves are falling and it smells wonderful. I'm looking forward to doing that again this week. Tonight I have to find time to do weights as my daughter has cheerleading, so Tuesday's are a busy day. I'll work something out.

Well, I didn't get home until 8pm tonight and by the time I got DD her bath and put to bed it was 8:45 so no exercise for me today. I'm ticked, but I just didn't have time. And since I already get up at 6am to get her and myself ready, I just didn't have time.

Tomorrow I'll get in probably full body workout.

I pushed myself tonight and it felt great. I wasn't going to work out, I thought, nah, I'll do it tomorrow, but DH went and did it then I felt guilty, so I went, too. I told him that and he apologized, but I was thankful.

Bench-45 lbs-2 sets of 10
Fly-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
Curl-25 lbs-2 sets of 10
Row-12.5 lbs-2 sets of 10
Triceps-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
Pull over-12.5 lbs-2 sets of 10
Lateral Raise-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
shoulder shrug-45 lbs-2 sets of 10
leg extension-50 lbs-2 sets of 10
leg curl-25 lbs-2 sets of 10

Abs

75 crunches with a 10 lb plate

I forgot about the AHHHNOLD, and didn't feel like stopping to come and see what Built posted me. NEXT TIME!!!!

Bench-45 lbs-2 sets of 10
Ahhhhhnold Press-7 lbs-2 sets of 10 (felt GREAT, thanks Built!!!) what a great shoulder/posture exercise!!!
Fly-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
Curl-30 lbs-2 sets of 10
Wrist Curl-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
Row-12.5 lbs-2 sets of 10
Triceps-12.5 lbs-2 sets of 10
French Press-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
Pull over-12.5 lbs-2 sets of 10
Lateral Raise-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
Shoulder Shrug-45 lbs-2 sets of 10
leg extension-50 lbs-2 sets of 10

75 crunchs with 10 lb weight at chest

50 deep squats with no weight

Hee hee hee!

Glad you're liking 'em.

Bench-45 lbs-2 sets of 10
Ahhhhhnold Press-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
Fly-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
Curl-30 lbs-2 sets of 10
Wrist Curl-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
Row-12.5 lbs-2 sets of 10
Triceps-12.5 lbs-2 sets of 10
French Press-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
Pull over-12.5 lbs-2 sets of 10
Lateral Raise-7 lbs-2 sets of 10
Shoulder Shrug-45 lbs-2 sets of 10
Leg Extension-50 lbs-2 sets of 10

75 crunches with 10 lb weight at chest
50 not so deep squats with no weight
25 sitting squats (for the booty) with no weight
2 sets of 10 Bicycle sitting on the bench

All in all, a pretty good workout I must say. I'm proud of myself for sticking with it this long. Usually, I'm all for it for a day, then the next day, I never do it agian. I realize I haven't been doing it for long, but I'm really enjoying it. Maybe this will offset all the CRAP I've been eating lately!!! *keeping fingers crossed*

Exercise won't totally forgive a crappy diet, but it helps. A lot.