Crazy Workouts!

In the effort to try to shock my body into giving up the fat stores....and just based on my schedule...I have been changing it up a bit. I have a day or two a week where I go all out...then I have a few days where I do normal workouts and a day or two off.

This past week...I didn't get a workout in on Friday or Sunday, but fit spin class in on Saturday. Then on Monday, I did a spin class in the am with a 30-minute abs class afterward...then in the evening, I did another hour spin class and a 1-hour sets and reps class. I was wiped out afterward...but that's 3.5 hours of working out in one day. Today, I just did normal cardio on the elliptical and an hour felt like nothing :) Mainly because I went for my dress fitting for Neil & Stacie's wedding....sucks that I have to order a dress now - 5 months before I need it. I hope to be quite a bit smaller by then :) But, it can be easily altered as needed. Anyway, I missed the 10am spin class because our apt was at 10am.

I started this round of workouts (w/misty) on 2/24/09, my first set of monthly results were:
-3lbs
-2% body fat
plus various portions of inches lost here and there
By 4/24, I want to ensure that I lose at least another 3lbs and another 2% body fat but ideally 5lbs and 3-4% body fat! I am hoping that momentum will catch up with me and help...along with the muscle mass I am building.

So, just plugging along. Trying to make all the little changes necessary and integrate them into my everyday life. I know that's the only way to be and stay successful...but at the same time, I only have 2 more months until school is out to really focus on the heavy workouts....no way I can be in the gym for 3+ hours when the boys are out on summer break...and then next school year, I will possibly be working full time. So, bottom line is that I need to make the next 2 months count!

Will Workouts Work?

I hope so! I am eating pretty well - I'd say 90% on plan. My next big goal it to start logging my food again so that Ican get a better idea of calories....it just takes so much time and energy. I know I need to though.

I am in a groove with the workouts...which are taking up tons of time too....so, I hope it pays back soon!

I did spin yesterday with David (that is going to be our new Sunday tradition). Today, I dropped the boys as school and headed to the Y. did 35 minutes on the eliptical, 30 minutes in abs and glutes class, 35-40 minutes doing upper body with Misty. Tonight, David and I are going back for the 6:30 spin class (1 hour)

Tomorrow, my plan is to do the 10am spin class - the problem w/spin classes is that there are only 20 bikes and sign up opens 30 minutes before the class...most classes are packed, so there is always a chance you won't get a spot. So, we will have to be on time tomorrow so that I ensure I get a spot. Not sure if I will do anything else tomorrow after spin. I think Tu/Th will be my lighter days for now.

Anyway, I check in to do my weight and measurements sometime next week, so I hope to see some numerical results SOMEWHERE (weight, BMI, %fat, inches....something Please G-D!!!)

Crazy

When someone asks you what you want for lunch and you reply, without thinking, "protein and fiber"

I do love that Starbucks can add protein powder to anything! Now I can have my coffee fix and get some nutrition in!

Getting the Groove

I spent 2 hours at the gym on Friday - worked out both weekend days (3+ miles on the elliptical both days) then today (Monday), I did 1 hr 15 minutes of cardio this am and then did 1.5 hours this evening in Abs&Glutes and High Def.

I am in the groove this week - we will see how long I can maintain it...but that should hopefully show a change on the scale. I have two training sessions w/Misty this week to go still. Also, have plans for cardio everyday including a 6am spin class on Wednesday (if I make it!) and yoga on Friday which will be my treat for the week.

If anyone reads this blog - wish me luck! I need it as nothing seems to help and I know that it is my eating and stress (well emotions)....but I am trying so hard! I have one month until A&A's wedding and I also need to order my dress for N&S's wedding in the next month or so. I REALLY want to lose 5-10lbs in that month if possible (2lbs a week is aggressive for me if not downright impossible).

Well, one week at a time!