It's a Pain, but I don't want to GAIN!

[achio4444]

I finally started a gym log! Yeah for me! I have been working out faithfully since 1/2/03 with this way of life, but the new thread Let's Get Fit Together (http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=94932) has prompted me to start a separate log from my journal.

Today I started my running program to add to the lifting I have been doing at BodyGenics. I lost quite a bit of weight when I did that with WW in the past, so I am hoping for some fantastic results. Maybe some day I will even enter a marathon (one of my all-time dream). I have done two triathlons in the past, one sprint and one Olympic, but I could never bring myself to enter a marathon. Maybe in 100 lbs, I will do so!

So today's workout:

Run 30 sec, walk 4 1/2 min. Repeat 7 times for a total of 35 min.
Total: 1.74 miles
April Total: 1.74 miles

Not shabby for the first day! According to the book, I should be able to run a 10K by about the time the challenge is over, June 30! Wouldn't that be awesome!

Amy :D

[achio4444]

For the exercise challenge, I am supposed to make goals for April, so here goes:

1. Walk/run at least 24 miles in April (12 workouts x 2 miles each on average). EDIT: I have always wanted to run a marathon, so my mileage goal for April will be 26.2 miles! That way I will have finished a marathon in April.
2. Lose at least 1 in. in each waist and hips.
3. Drop 2% body fat (as measured at the gym).

That's all for now!

[achio4444]

Today's workout:

Warm-up on bike for 8 min for 2.0 miles

Lifting (approx. 45 min.)
Arms:
Lat Pulldowns
Tricep Extensions
Bicep Curls
Butterfly
Seated Bench Press
Legs:
Calf Raises (2 kinds)
Butt Busters
Leg Curls
Leg Extensions
Roman Chair
Innner/Outer Thigh
Abs:
High Chair
Oblique Flexors
3 other kinds that I don't know what the names are

On each of these, I have been progressing from 1 set of 10 reps up. The progress goes 1-10, 2-10, 2-15, 2-20, 3-15, and then go up 10 lbs and start back at 1 set of 10. On most of them, I am finishing 20 lbs or just starting 30 lbs.

Off to enjoy the warm weather!

Amy :)

[achio4444]

Today's Workout:

Run 30 sec, walk 4 1/2 min. Repeat 8 times for a total of 40 min.
Total: 2.05 miles
April Total: 3.79 miles

So far, so good!

Amy :D

[andermk]

You are really doing great! There is no way I could run/walk for 40 minutes right now. I am shot out after 20 minutes. Your weight training sounds real impressive too. I wish I could go to a gym, but I live 30 miles from one, and work 32 miles in the other direction. In case you haven't guessed, I live in the middle of nowhere.

Keep up the good work!

Kim

[Julie Huck]

Hey Amy :)

Just a few quick questions! What book are you reading and can you give me some of the details of how your doing this running? I would like to get the most out of my cardio workouts. Walking is ok but not really intense enough. Full out jogging is to hard on me and my knees right now. But just from reading what you wrote this might be a good program for me as well. Right now I do biking for cardio when the weather is good and the health rider inside but I want more non-machine variety. Do you use a pedometer to see how far you've gone? I think tracking how many miles you go in April is REALLY cool idea!

Any tips you can give me would be great!

Thanks

Julie Huck
318/264/160

[achio4444]

Today's Workout:

Run 30 sec, walk 4 1/2 min. Repeat 8 times for a total of 40 min.
Total: 2.17 miles
April Total: 5.96 miles

The exercise challenge is the only thing that got me running today. Did not want to do it, and then look, I went further than last time! YEAH!!!!

Amy :D

[achio4444]

Today's Workout:

Warm-up on bike for 8 min for 2.0 miles

Lifting (approx. 45 min.)
Arms:
Lat Pulldowns 2 sets of 15 at 30 lbs.
Tricep Extensions 2 sets of 20 at 20 lbs.
Bicep Curls 3 sets of 15 at 8 lbs
Butterfly 2 sets of 20 at 20 lbs
Seated Bench Press 2 sets of 20 at 20 lbs
Legs:
Calf Raises (2 kinds) 2 sets of 20 with 3 lbs weights
Butt Busters 2 sets of 10
Leg Curls 2 sets of 20 at 20 lbs.
Leg Extensions 2 sets of 20 at 20 lbs.
Roman Chair 2 sets of 15
Innner/Outer Thigh 1 set of 10 at 30 lbs on each leg
Abs:
High Chair 1 set of 10! only second time I made it through without stopping in the middle!
Oblique Flexors 2 sets of 10 with 3 lb weights
Ab Flexor 2 sets of 20
Seated Leg Raise 3 sets of 15
Incline Chair 2 sets of 20 wtih 3 lb weight

YEAH! I love lifting. The owner of the gym even complimented me today on how far I have come. I get weighed and measured tomorrow night at the gym, so I am anxious to see the results!

Will post them tomorrow!

Amy :D

[achio4444]

Got weighed and measured today. Since the beginning of March, I have lost 6.5 lbs, 8.75 inches, and another .7% body fat. Very good....just wait until the exercise challenge is over! I will be HOT!

Lifting (approx. 30 min.)
Legs:
Calf Raises (2 kinds) 2 sets of 20 with 3 lbs weights
Lunges 1 set of 10 on each leg
Abs:
High Chair 1 set of 10 plus 4 more
Oblique Flexors 2 sets of 10 with 3 lb weights
Ab Flexor 3 sets of 15
Incline Chair 2 sets of 20 with 3 lb weight

That's all folks! Light day as I wanted to get home and do nothing! But at least I went....

Amy :D