November 2011
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11/30 Workout
Transformer: Get Lean
Light Jog: 3 minutes
Slide and Glide: 1 minute
Straight leg kicks: 1 minute
Recover: 1 minute
Ski Jumps: 1 minute w/ 10lb kettlebell
Squat Jumps: 1 minute
Plank: 1 minute
Jump Rope: 1 minute
Recover: 1 minute
Alternating Step Back Lunges: 2 minutes
Kick Downs: 1 minute
Modified Push Ups: 1 minute
Recover: 1 minute
Ski Jumps: 1 minute
Kettle bell swing: 1...
11/29 Mini
40 Jumping Jacks
30 Crunches
20 Squats
20 Pushups
50 sit-ups (with weights)
40 kettlebell swings
11/28 Workout
Light Jog: 1 minute
High Knee Runs: 1 Minute
Walking Lunges: 1 minute
Light Jog: 2 minutes
Recover: 2 minutes
Squat Hold: 1 minute
Bicep Curls (w/8lb dumbbells): 1 minute
Tuck Jumps: 30 seconds
Mountain Climbers: 1 minute
Single Leg Dead Lift: 2 minutes
Toe Touches: 1 minute
Jump Rope: 1 minute
Recover: 1 minute
2 feet lateral hops distance: 2 minutes
Plank w/swivel (bringing knee to...
Goals
I have decided that I have “wished” long enough, “prayed” long enough, and “hoped” long enough for a “better” me. I am going to become the better me. Goals are not goals unless they are shared and I have to remind myself daily that these goals can be obtained.
So here they are:
1. Increase flexibility:
I cannot skip stretching anymore. I have a...
11/27 Ab Mini
25 sit-ups with toe tap
30 crunches
30 reverse crunches
15 push-ups
Discipline is liberation; routine will set you free.
11/27 Workout!
ENDURANCE MASTER!
Light Jog: 2 minutes
Back Pedal: 1 minute
Straight Leg Kicks: 1 minute
Walking Lunges: 1 minute
Recover: 2 minutes
Sumo Squat w/press: 30 seconds
Side Lunge: 30 seconds
Wood Chops: 30 seconds
Jump Rope: 30 seconds
Plank: 1 minute
Dead Lift: 1 minute
Recover: 1 minute
Sumo Squat w/press: 30 seconds
Side Lunge: 30 seconds
Wood Chops: 30 seconds
Jump Rope: 30...
11/26 Workout
Straight Leg Kicks: 1 minute
Walking Lunges: 2 minutes
High Knee Runs: 2 minutes
Recover: 1 minute
Jump Rope: 2 minute
Sumo Squat with press: 2minutes
Side Lunge: 2 minutes
Jog In Place: 1 minute
Russian Twists: 1 minute
Mountain Climbers: 1 minute
Recover: 1 minute
Jump Rope: 2 minute
Sumo Squat with Lateral Raise:2 minutes
Single Leg Dead lift: 2 minutes
Jog in Place: 1 minute
...
Love
I love that mind is changing about exercise. I want results. I was bored so I just did
50 Kettle Bell Swings!
11/25 Workout!
POST TURKEY DAY KICK
Slide and Glide: 2 minutes
Straight Leg Kicks: 1 minute
Light Jog: 2 minutes
Recover: 1 minute
Plank Row: 1 minute
Squat Jumps: 1 minute
Plank Walks: 1 minute
Walking Lunges: 2 minutes
Single Leg Dead Lift w/weights: 2 minutes
Jog in Place: 1 minute
Sumo Squat w/press: 2 minutes
Opposite Arm and Leg Extension:2 minutes
Alternating Step Back Lunges: 2 minutes
...
11/23 Workout (Mini)
10 Jumping jacks
10 push ups
9 jumping jack
9 pushups
8 jumping jacks
8 push ups
7 jumping jacks
7 push ups
6 jumping jacks
6 push ups
5 jumping jacks
5 push ups
4 jumping jacks
4 push ups
3 jumping jacks
3 push ups
2 jumping jacks
2 push ups
1 jumping jack
1 push up:
Total Jumping Jacks: 55
Total Pushups: 55
100 Workout:
100 jumping jacks ( I did two sets of 50)
1 minute...
Making Fit Affordable
Since I do not have the extra cash to get a gym membership or get a trainer, I decided to create a variety of work-outs to do at home before I go to work.
These combined with my Nike Training Club App, I hope to get lean, CHEAP :)
Thanks to the internet I created a bunch of 8 x 11 poster boards with quick workouts that will help build strength and endurance.
MUST HANG-UP IN THE GARAGE...
Mid-Week Thoughts
So it marks an official week I have been exercising and dieting. 5 out of the 7 days I got up and worked out. I unfortunately ignored the alarm clock this morning and slept. I am regretting it now and hope to squeeze a kick ass 45 minute workout tomorrow morning despite the fact that it is Thanksgiving. I might as well boost my metabolism before I face the temptation of Thanksgiving food. (Which...
20 squats
20 crunches
10 lunges per leg
10 crunches
20 calf raises
20...
6 Days In
So it’s been about 6 days since I decided to become a healthier version of me. Time to celebrate some little successes:
Eating a lot healthier. Actually ate celery instead of chips, and ate rice cakes instead of dessert.
My 24 pack of water is almost gone.
I only skipped ONE day of working out
I continually seek new ways to work my body out.
Push-ups are getting easier!
11/22 Workout
WIPEOUT WORKOUT: Nike Training Club
Light Jog: 2 minutes
Back Pedal: 1 minute
High Knee Runs: 1 minute
Slide and Glide: 1 minute
Recover: 1 minute
Side Lunge Rotation with Dumbbells (16lbs) : 1 minute
Modified Push Ups: 30 seconds
Mountain Climbers: 1 minute
Sumo Squat with Press: 1 minute
Plank: 1 minute
Recover: 30 seconds
Squats with dumbbells: 1 minute
Modified Push Ups: 1...
What I Ate Today: Calorie Counting
I am actually started to count my calories to make sure that I am eating the right amount. It’s been difficult to avoid chips, and other dishes that are filled with calories.
Breakfast:
(Post-workout)
Bottle of water: 0 calories
Whole Wheat Sandwich Thin: 100 Calories
Egg: 92 calories
Borden Single Cheese Slice (Extra Cheddar): 70 Calories
Turkey Sausage Patty: 60 calories
*Made into...
100 jumping jacks (x3)
30 sec wall sit (x3)
40 squats (x3)
50 knee highs (x3)...
Workout Idea...
I found this work-out on: soon2befit.tumblr.com
Cardio
25 jumping jacks
High Knees for a count of 10
25 squats
20 lunges (interchanging a different leg each time)
25 Jump Rope Jumps
10 Skaters
20 line jumps ([unsure the name] pick a spot on the ground and jump over it back and forth.)
Abs
15 crunches
10 reverse crunches
10 Elbow to knee crunch (each side)
20 second plank
10...
Lower Body Office Exercises
Lower Body Exercises
Hip Flexion: Sit tall with the abs in and lift the left foot off the floor a few inches, knee bent. Hold for 2 seconds, lower and repeat for 16 reps. Repeat on the other side.
Leg Extension: Sit tall with the abs in and extend the left leg until it’s level with hip, squeezing the quadriceps. Hold for 2 seconds, lower and repeat for 16 reps. ...
Office Workout Ideas...
Five Key Exercises 1) Legs - Squats - Stand in front of your chair and repeat sitting down and standing up 10 times three times a day. 2) Shoulder Shrugs - Just pull your shoulders as high as you can and roll them forward ten times and backward ten times throughout the day. 3) Dumbbell Curls - While on the phone, you can grab a dumbbell and do bicep curls for 20 repetitions three times a day....
Difficult Road Ahead...
I realized that my journey to lose this weight and tone up is going to be difficult at times.
I have cravings for fattening foods…
I want to see the results now…I don’t want to wait.
Getting up early, is a BATTLE ROYALE. This morning I had to convince myself to get up. I started my work-out a little later than usual and I had to convince my brain that the workout would be GOOD...
11/21 Workout
Sweat and Shape
Light Jog: 2 minutes
Back Pedal: 1 minute
Straight Leg Kicks: 2 minutes
Modified Push-ups: 1 minute
Modified Plank: 30 seconds
Mountain Climbers: 1 minute
Side Lunge With 8lb dumbbells in each hand (16lbs total): 2 minutes
2 feet/forward/backward: 30 seconds
Plank: 1 minute
Squats: 2 minutes
Hip Lifts: 1 minute
Opposite arm and leg extension: 1 minute
Alternating Step...
Kettlebell Workout (Mini)
Had a few minutes…
20 Bent Row with kettlebell
20 One-Handed Swings (each arm)
20 Dead Lifts
Motivation is what get’s you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
Burn a Few Calories Fast
Just did it, feel better! Getting in as much exercise I can!
40 Jumping Jacks
30 Crunches
20 Squats (slow controlled motions, work those muscles)
10 push-ups (still doing modified but hope to do the real ones soon)
Endorphins <3
Strive for progress, not perfection.
The Most Important Meal of the Day
After my work-out this morning I decided to eat a nice big breakfast filled with protein and the things that keep me going:
2 scrambled eggs w/ salsa
1 tortilla
2 turkey sausage patties
Serving of triple cheddar shredded cheese
hot sauce
*Made into a wrap! DELISH!
Coffee
2 bottles of water.
Workout 11/20
I took Saturday off, but I was up early to work-out today!
CRUNCH & BURN: Nike Training Club
Light Jog: 2 minutes
Back Pedal: 1 minute
High-Knee Run: 1 minute
Straight Leg Kicks: 1 minute
Recover: 2 minutes
Squats: 1 Minute
Ski-Jumps: 1 minute
Side Lunge: 1 minute
Modified Plank: 30 seconds
Recover: 1 minute
Squat Jumps: 30 seconds
Alternating Step Back Lunges: 1 minute
High...