Everybody starts somewhere, so I made a decision, hopped on my treadmill and did just that.
Day 1 I ran 1 mile in 10 mins and 6 seconds. I lifted weights for my arms, added in squats and finished with sit ups done at various angles.
Day 2 was similar but with time shaved off of my mile as was day 3 and day 4 (I ran 1 mile in 9 mins and 28 seconds).
So today is day 5 and I ran 1.44 miles in 14 mins and 30 seconds.
It was hard, I was huffing and puffing. I ran at a 6.0 miles per hour pace the whole time. Needless to say I am making progress. It's small but it's there. I'm going for total body health, cardio, muscles, etc. I want a healthy body, organs and mind! I am excited and determined.
Showing posts with label WORK OUTS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WORK OUTS. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 2013
30 DAY SHRED CHALLENGE
So, for the past 6 months I have eaten my way to a 38 pound loss without working out at all (besides starting to hike once a week with my husband for our date day).
Today we got on our running shoes after I got home from work, put on a 30 day shred video by Jillian Michaels and did the first 20 minute workout of 30.
My goal is to tone up, gain definition and slightly increase my muscle mass. During the workout I'm using two, two pound weights strapped to my legs as well as lifting 2 pound weights for the weight required exercises.
I have decided to do the level 1 for 7 days, level 2 for 7-10 days and level 3 for 13-16 days depending on how quickly my endurance increases. I want to be able to do the whole video full out by the end and begin to form a habit of working out daily whether it's for 20 minutes like these videos, 1-3 hours of hiking on a Saturday.
My ultimate goals are to run a half marathon, be benching 110 lbs - 150 lbs consistently and continue to eat cleanly while introducing rice and quinoa back into our diet in 2-3 years.
Be encouraged, we're all in this together - btw, I made some amazing frozen mango, yogurt sorbet tonight and will post the recipe and pictures soon!
Today we got on our running shoes after I got home from work, put on a 30 day shred video by Jillian Michaels and did the first 20 minute workout of 30.
My goal is to tone up, gain definition and slightly increase my muscle mass. During the workout I'm using two, two pound weights strapped to my legs as well as lifting 2 pound weights for the weight required exercises.
I have decided to do the level 1 for 7 days, level 2 for 7-10 days and level 3 for 13-16 days depending on how quickly my endurance increases. I want to be able to do the whole video full out by the end and begin to form a habit of working out daily whether it's for 20 minutes like these videos, 1-3 hours of hiking on a Saturday.
My ultimate goals are to run a half marathon, be benching 110 lbs - 150 lbs consistently and continue to eat cleanly while introducing rice and quinoa back into our diet in 2-3 years.
Be encouraged, we're all in this together - btw, I made some amazing frozen mango, yogurt sorbet tonight and will post the recipe and pictures soon!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
DEEP COVE HIKE
Quarry Rock Hike
This is an easy hike that took us 40 minutes to get up and 30 to get down. The view was beautiful and reminded me of home. I am currently out of shape although losing 30 pounds sure made a HUGE difference that I noticed (and my husband did too). We stopped a few times on the way up but I had an extra bounce in my step on the way down, I even jogged a little. I want to add that the way down had almost as many ups and flat places as the way up did. If you live in the Vancouver BC area I challenge you to check out this hike, gather some friends or your hubby and make a date of it! Enjoy yourself and make sure you pace yourself properly so you can enjoy your time and not feel as if you're dying! Good luck hiking, this is a fun one for starting out!
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| Me and my husband, March 11, |
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