Sunday: P90 cardio (35 min). I'm skipping the 5 minutes abs, because even if it is only 5 minutes, these are very hard on the lower back. I plan to do a 30 minute ab routine once a week instead that is either on the exercise ball or a yoga ab routine.
various walks, but no specific exercise through the week--long days, seeing my dad, not feeling well
Friday: 30 min run (with two 2-min walks) 5-7 min walk either side. Cramps in left thigh that were quite painful! Not sure why--never had that before.
Saturday: another spring-like day (run same as yesterday--felt better though)
Monday: cardio yoga 1/2 hr
Tuesday: run (like Saturday, but faster since it was in the low 20s!)
Wed-Th--nada Dad admitted to hospice on Thursday--long day
Friday: run
Saturday: 1/2 hr Pilates plus 45 min brisk hike at Farbach Nature Center
Sunday MLK day; 2d inauguration day for Obama: 1/2 hr balance ball upper body
Monday--oh well . . . . .
Sunday, January 6, 2013
New Year
January 2013--two years from the beginning of this journey. At that point I was at 174. I am, today, at 149--25 pounds lighter, but, more importantly, more fit and strong. My knees don't hurt (as they were before), my clothes fit very differently than they have in as long as I can remember (I think due to not only the regularity of the exercise, but the increase in running--those glut muscles have really gotten a work out), and I am hoping when I finally get my cholesterol tested, that I'll find out my numbers are better there, as well.
I still struggle with motivation at times, but it's less so and I have to credit this blog (as if this blog is doing something on its own!). Correction: I have to credit my (almost) daily habit of logging in which gives me an accountability that I needed to have. I find it inspiring to look back--it's amazing how easy it is to forget or discount past hurdles and accomplishments. One major hurdle jumped was getting past running only 2-3 miles at a time. I have now run up to 7 miles at a time--and maybe even longer. The half-marathon training schedule I was on was modified for shooting for a 10K instead when I realized that made more sense. I'd like to complete another 10K before going for a half marathon. This gives me a goal to work toward that I'm finding useful to inspire continued exercise and fitness.
Keeping this blog also helps me to see what I did when I ran into plateaus. When I got the flu recently, I was feeling--what seemed to me counter-intuitively--bloated and over-weight. Son #2 reminded me that when the body is sick, it hangs on to fluids more. A three day semi-fast--getting rid of all those bad habits, including too much starch, caffeine, alcohol, sugars, etc.--and staying super hydrated, really helped.
I know enough that when my interest starts getting really low I have to try something new. The something new these days has been Tony Horton who makes me laugh, and the 25-35 minute workouts, while tough, are doable because they are short. Mixing in other routines and being willing to not be rigid in anything--exercise, eating, when I wake up (I've been getting up earlier than I "want" to, but that's okay)--seems a good approach. I'm getting to know my body better and better and trusting my instincts.
As far as instincts are concerned, another something new is a new yoga place that I will try to return to for not only their yoga, but also their reflection workshops. I think I could use a little consideration of my needs, wants, goals, and behaviors. Why don't I rely on my instinct or move ahead on my desires? Why do I over-think, delay, and avoid? These are useful to understand for fitness and to live a better life in general.
Here's to the New Year. I wish the very best for my sons, for my family and friends, and for myself.
I still struggle with motivation at times, but it's less so and I have to credit this blog (as if this blog is doing something on its own!). Correction: I have to credit my (almost) daily habit of logging in which gives me an accountability that I needed to have. I find it inspiring to look back--it's amazing how easy it is to forget or discount past hurdles and accomplishments. One major hurdle jumped was getting past running only 2-3 miles at a time. I have now run up to 7 miles at a time--and maybe even longer. The half-marathon training schedule I was on was modified for shooting for a 10K instead when I realized that made more sense. I'd like to complete another 10K before going for a half marathon. This gives me a goal to work toward that I'm finding useful to inspire continued exercise and fitness.
Keeping this blog also helps me to see what I did when I ran into plateaus. When I got the flu recently, I was feeling--what seemed to me counter-intuitively--bloated and over-weight. Son #2 reminded me that when the body is sick, it hangs on to fluids more. A three day semi-fast--getting rid of all those bad habits, including too much starch, caffeine, alcohol, sugars, etc.--and staying super hydrated, really helped.
I know enough that when my interest starts getting really low I have to try something new. The something new these days has been Tony Horton who makes me laugh, and the 25-35 minute workouts, while tough, are doable because they are short. Mixing in other routines and being willing to not be rigid in anything--exercise, eating, when I wake up (I've been getting up earlier than I "want" to, but that's okay)--seems a good approach. I'm getting to know my body better and better and trusting my instincts.
As far as instincts are concerned, another something new is a new yoga place that I will try to return to for not only their yoga, but also their reflection workshops. I think I could use a little consideration of my needs, wants, goals, and behaviors. Why don't I rely on my instinct or move ahead on my desires? Why do I over-think, delay, and avoid? These are useful to understand for fitness and to live a better life in general.
Here's to the New Year. I wish the very best for my sons, for my family and friends, and for myself.
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