Week Total: 1 hour 36 Mins

Run/walk:    51  mins Mel wasn’t feeling well so we ended up walking

Distance:   6.19  km

Cals:   700

Temp:   20 C

Week Total: 45 Mins

Bike:   45  mins

Distance:  18.05  km           MAX:   35.8  km/hr             AVG:   23.8  km/hr

Cals:  704

Temp:  18  C             (raining pout)

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HRM:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   35  min/  45:26 mins

Min-Max    89  –  168                           AVG  143

Work out Cals:     704

Total Cals:       820   <— includes cool down time after

Week Total: 3 Hour 35 Mins

Walk: 120 mins

Total Distance: about 10km

(90 minutes on Thursday at Butchart Gardens, 30 minutes Friday downtown)

I have seriously paved the road to hell at this point with all my good intentions. I am sick, and not motivated, and feeling my ass spread to fill out my office chair. Junk food is my staple. Laziness my comfort. This has to stop. So… time #1,000,000 I am vowing to begin anew! John left today for a month and I am going to TRY TRY TRY to get up and get to the gym as much as possible

This is my GYM PLAN:

• Tuesday: 6:30-7:30am
• Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30am
• Thursday 4:00 – 5:00pm
• Friday 6:30 – 7:30am
• Saturday – 5km run to Clover Point and back (weather permitting – if it snows this might be a bundled up walk)
• Sunday – same.

I know this is a big commitment, considering my slacking lately. But I need a butt kick, and this is the only way to do it. So, my goal for this week is 5 hours. I think that is reasonable – although I do have, like, 3 xmas parties this week. Wish my luck ladies!!

Week Total: 2 Hours 09 Mins

not really doing a very good job of preparing for this marathon sigh

Bike:   52  mins

Distance:  18.04  km           MAX:   33.6  km/hr             AVG:   20.6  km/hr

Cals:  600

Temp:  21  C

Week Total: 1 Hour 17 Mins

Bike:   58  mins

Distance:  23.06  km           MAX:   37.4  km/hr             AVG:   23.8  km/hr

Cals:  876

Temp:  26  C

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HRM:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   35  min/  58 mins

Min-Max    78  –  170                           AVG  140

Work out Cals:     876

Total Cals:        980   <— includes cool down time after

WEEK TOTAL: 1:35

Elliptical: 30 mins, 250cals

Circuit: 20 mins, approx 200 cals

• 6 push ups with weights.  This sounds like very little, but you have the weights under your hands, you do the push up, then you do a curl with the weight.   I was aiming for 10 (5 a side) but only managed 6)
• 20 crunches
• 15 tricep dips
• bicep “21s” with body bar – 7 full curls, 7 half lower curls, 7 half upper curls
• 15 leg extensions with body bar (10lb) each side
• 15 “stand ups” with body bar
• 20 “cauldron stir” squats
• 15 calf raises (each side)

Repeat

Week Total: 19 Mins

booo hiss bad me.. how did it get to wed and this is all I’ve done????

Run:    19  mins

Distance:   2.85  km

Cals:   814

Temp:   26 C

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HTR Monitor:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   11  min/  19  mins

Min-Max   94 – 165                            AVG   125

Work out Cals:     304

Total Cals:            410    <— includes cool down time after

Week Total: 01:24:23

Washboard Abs DVD: 00:27:00

Week Total: 00:57:23

Treadmill (barefoot): 00:30:23

Cals: 150

Temp: 21C (inside)

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HRM:

IN ZONE:   00:08:58/00:30:23

(Zone:  131 – 193)

AVG: 116 (63%)

MAX:  160 (86%)

Week Total 00:27:00

Washboard Abs dvd

Week Total: 45 minutes

Just a quick walk at lunch.  Not much, but I need to do something every day this week!

Week Total: 4 Hours 48 Mins

walk:    58  mins

Distance:   4.52  km

Temp:   16  C

Week Total 3:15

Diving for 1hr 10 mins. 

This was super strenuous, as we were in drysuits for the first time.  I had quite the workout and STRESSOUT when I lost control and found my feet trying to float to the surface.  I managed to hang onto a rock, and stabilize for a bit, but then I freaked out and ended up letting go and shooting to the surface.  Luckily from only about 5metres.  Still… I think that added to a few extra cals burned

This week I wasn’t very motivated. Thought a lot about working out, didn’t do much.

Week Total: 3 Hours 50 Mins

Bike:   45  mins

Distance:  18.03  km           MAX:   38.4  km/hr             AVG: 24  km/hr

Cals:  714

Temp:  15 C

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HRM:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   33  min/  45 mins

Min-Max    92  –  171                           AVG  143

Work out Cals:     714

Total Cals:        844   <— includes cool down time after

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Run:    49  mins

Distance:   7.29  km

Cals:   814

Temp:   14  C

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HTR Monitor:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   40  min/  49  mins

Min-Max   94 – 176                             AVG   151

Work out Cals:     814

Total Cals:             935    <— includes cool down time after

Total Cals today:    1779

WEEK TOTAL: 2:05

Lunchtime power walk for 45 minutes.  I actually ended up running part of this, but not enough to really make it count

Week Total: 2 hours 16 Mins

fail.. was meant to do something everyday.. boo me

Run:    47  mins

Distance:  7.23 km

Cals:      717

Temp:      19  C

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HTR Monitor:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   34   /  46:58

Min-Max     100  –  179                             AVG  147

Work out Cals:     717

+ Cool down:        1061

WEEK TOTAL: 1:20

Stationary Bike: 30 mins, 5.5miles, 250cals

Slow week.

Merry Christmas!!

like the snow?

Week Total: 01:00:00

Doggie Walk/Run: 01:00:00 (including stretch at the end)

Cals: 349

Temp: 6C (Clear, Sunny, Bright and COLD)

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HRM:

IN ZONE:   00:31:20/01:00:00

(Zone:  131 – 193)

AVG: 126  (68%)

MAX:  161 (87%)

GREAT day to be outside!!  If only I could figure out my layers.  It’s so cold (shut up, northerners who are currently laughing at me… it’s cold for HERE) that you have to have layers, but what the hell do you do with them?  I want to strip them off, but I’m not going to leave a trail of clothing behind me. 

Good news!  I remembered to stretch this time!  Maybe I won’t be so ridiculously hurting tomorrow.

Biggest Loser tonight… and POPCORN!!  I also bought some organic dark hot chocolate that Logan and I are trying.  Very excited for both. 

Week Total: 1 Hour 29 Mins

Bike:    40  mins

Distance:  18.03  km           MAX:   36.9  km/hr             AVG:  24.7  km/hr

Cals:   705

Temp:  15 C

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HRM:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   31  min/   40 mins

Min-Max   71  –  170                           AVG  141

Work out Cals:     705

Total Cals:          825  <— includes cool down time after

WEEK TOTAL: 50 minutes

Cardio 30 minutes elliptical, calories burned: 375

Circuit training, 20 minutes, calories burned: 280

My circuit this morning, I kept up a good pace, so I might have burned a bit more than that…

• push ups x 15
• v sits x 15
• crunches 15
• upright row with band x 15
• chest press with band x 15
• pec extension with band x 15 each side
• bicep curl with band x 15 each side
• calf raises x 15 each side
• wall squats with ball x 15

Repeat!

 

Week Total: 49 Mins

Hmmm have I scared everyone off?

Run:    49  mins

Distance:  7.23 km

Cals:      775

Temp:      17  C

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HTR Monitor:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   34   /  49:39

Min-Max     66  –  174                             AVG  140

Work out Cals:     775

Cool down:        908

Week Total: 2 Hours 31 Mins

Run:    49  mins

Distance:  7.21 km

Cals:  805

Temp:   22  C

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HTR Monitor:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   39   /  49:34

Min-Max     70  –  180                             AVG  148

Work out Cals:     805

Cool down:        932

Ok, so here’s the plan.  Starting in December, I want you guys to each take an envelope and write the words “You’re Awesome” on it.

Every time you work out throw a little cash in it.  What ever you think is fair/ you can afford.  A buck, $5… 10.. 20… whatever you think you can afford.  If you worked really hard try throwing a little extra in there.

DO NOT COUNT IT… don’t even look in it.  Just keep it in a drawer, throw a little in it.. rinse repeat.

On the first of January you can open it up and count it.  What ever is in there is for a treat for you.  Whether it’s only a couple of bucks for a little something you normally wouldn’t splurge on, or $50+… you need to spend it on a treat for yourself.  A fancy pants coffee, pedicure, nice shampoo, new jeans… whatever.  You CANNOT use it for bills or day to day stuff.. you earned it for a reward for yourself!

It’s actually harder than you think to just use it to splurge on yourself.  But it feels mad good.  Ok so any questions?

Just for clarification I didn’t just spin this out of thin air, it’s a mixture of a couple of different psychology modules, that encourage maximum participation with reward/motivation/happiness influences as well as money management .  Just keep in mind most things I put together, share or do I have  gotten from reliable  sources and have generally tested myself fairly extensively.

If you want to know more about the psychology feel free to ask

Week Total: 1 Hour 42 Mins

Bike:   43  mins

Distance:  18.13 km           MAX:   36.9  km/hr             AVG:  25.2  km/hr

Cals:   689

Temp:  27 C

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HRM:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   34 min/   43 mins

Min-Max   84  –  167                           AVG  147

Work out Cals:     689

Total Cals:        856   <— includes cool down time after

WEEK TOTAL: 2hrs 10 mins

Today, 40 minutes on Elliptical.  “ran” 5 km on the elliptical and worked up a kick ass sweat.  Burned about 400 cals.

woohoo!

Week Total: 59 Mins

Bike:   59  mins

Distance:  23.6 km           MAX:   34.2  km/hr             AVG:  23.6  km/hr

Cals: 903

Temp:  25 C

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HRM:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   44 min/   59 mins

Min-Max   78  –  163                           AVG  142

Work out Cals:     903

Total Cals:        1209   <— includes cool down time after

WEEK TOTAL: 1.5 hour

I have been at home sick, but have been walking for 30 minutes a day Mon and Tues.

Pretty lame, but I was trying to at least keep moving, although I have had a stomach flu and havent wanted to move too far! Today I am going for a walk at lunch for half an hour, and hopefully will feel up to a good workout at the gym tomorrow morning.

Wish me luck!  I love reading what you girls are doing, it really motivates me.  And welcome, Jess!!!

Week Total: 01:48:53

Doggie Walk/Run: 01:05:37

Cals: 331

Temp: 10C (raining frogs and squirrels)

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HRM:

IN ZONE:   00:28:00/01:05:37

(Zone:  131 – 193)

AVG: 121  (65%)

MAX:  166  (90%)

Week total: 1:10, so far

26 min jogging, 19 min walking

26 min swimming

Sunday was supposed to be 40 min running, but my trainer worked me out so hard on Saturday that I could barely get up off the couch. I forced myself to go for a very stiff-legged walk and managed to warm up my muscles enough that I could jog a bit, but mostly it was just too painful. In the pool I used a leg floaty and worked on arms and breathing, better than nothing I guess.

Week Total: 00:43:16

Doggie Walk/Run: 00:43:16

Cals: 248

Temp: 9C (cloudy with no rain)

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HRM:

IN ZONE:   00:18:04/00:43:16

(Zone:  131 – 193)

AVG: 125  (68%)

MAX:  161 (87%)

Weekly total – 50 minutes

E.T. – 50 min

Distance – 3 miles (6000 steps)

cals burned – 752

So last week was  total write-off.  Sick kids, sleepless nights, stress-eating and total lack of motivation.  I’m determined to make it up this week.

Week Total: 03:40:00

Gym: 01:15:00

Cals: 374

Temp: 21C 

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HRM:

IN ZONE:   00:21:38/01:15:00 

(Zone:  131 – 193)

AVG: 116 (63%)

MAX:  167 (90%)

Week Total: 2 Hours 22 Mins

Run:    2 hours 22  mins

Distance:  1/2 Marathon (21 something km)    forgot my ipod thingie

Cals:  2887

Temp:   26  C   with some sun yay

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HTR Monitor:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   2:15  /  2:22

Min-Max   ?? (was acting up) –  192                             AVG  171

Work out Cals:     2887

Cool down:        1241

Total Cals:         4128      <— includes cool down time after

I’m cranky.. yes I know ra ra for doing it and my time was shit because I’m a tool and didn’t train and I ate food too late so was sick and I’m still fighting off the flu or cold or something.   And I don’t care.    I’m angry with myself, it’s not a big deal and honestly beating myself up will motivate me

Week Total: 5:30

Saturday: 1.5hrs walking

Sunday: 2 hrs diving (diving, walking around with 60lbs of gear on, assisting students, etc)

I know, I have been slacking, but at least I was moving around this weekend!

Week total: 3:16

The first week of my triathlon plan is done! But my week’s not over, I see my trainer tomorrow. Ow.

Today, bike, 80 min. Calories burned: 831! Whew. I’m having a beer.

Week Total: 02:25:00

Doggie Walk (brisk):  50 min

Distance:  2.86 Miles

Calories:  183

Temp:  8 C (pouring rain.  pouring)

Week total (so far!): 1:56

This morning I swam 40 min. Calories burned: 248 plus whatever I burned doing 100 crunches after

According to my program, tomorrow involves an 80 minute bike ride. Whew!

Week Total: 01:35:00

Dancing:  20 minutes

With blisters on my feets, I’m in no shape to put on shoes, so I cranked up the tunes and shook my booty for twenty minutes.

PMS bites.

That is all.

Hey, everyone.

So my personal trainer took all my measurements back in September and I don’t recall what they were but I do remember my hip measurement being less than 40 and my weight being 135.5. I’m going for 10 lbs weight loss and well, whatever other good things come with that

I have been working with the trainer for 2 months now and only lost one pound, but can see a big difference in how I look! I started a triathlon training plan this week. So. I’ll combine Monday’s exercise with today’s (Tuesday was an ‘off’ day):

Monday, Swim 24 min, bike 48 min. Calories burned: 667 (from healthstatus.com)

Run 28 min. Calories burned: 264

Tonight I plan to do some pushups and ab work, since I haven’t been doing much strength training lately.

My training plan has horrible things in it like 2.5 hr bike rides. Although considering I recently biked 14 hours over 2 days I don’t know why I find that so daunting.

WEEK TOTAL: 2:05

Monday – 45 minutes elliptical,  15 minute bike, 15 minute speed walk to work

Tuesday – 30 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes circuit

Circuit:

• 20 chest press with band
• 20 upright row with band
• 20 each side 1 armed pec extension with band
• 20 curls with squats with band
• 20 modified push ups
• 20 crunches
• 20 each side inner thigh leg lifts

Weekly Total: 01:15:00

Temp:  8C (buckets of rain, currently have wind and rain warnings up)

Calories:  According to NM it’s 245

Doggies needed a walk.  Done.

I hadn’t been on the scale in about three weeks, because I was SURE it was over 160. Yesterday I jumped on, figuring it had to be done.

154.6

Do you know what this means? It means I’m living a healthy LIFESTYLE. Yep, even though I felt like I was out of control, I was not.

HA! Go me!!

Week Total: 4:20

John and I went hiking for 2.5 hours today.  According to the calorie counter, that was almost 1000 cals burned. Sweet!  Of course, made up for that by having a few Long island Iced teas later….

I think we burned a bit more, as we saw 3 bears.  2 were on the path right in front of us.  I think the added adrenalin burst must have burned more! Lol!

Weekly total – 5 hours

E.T. – 50 minutes

distance – 3.08 miles (6160 steps)

cals burned – 752

 

Week Total: 02:05:00

Treadmill:  20 minutes of brisk walking

This was just trying to ease the feakin PAIN in my quads.  When when WHEN will I fucking learn to stretch after a vicious workout?  WHEN????

WEEK TOTAL: 1:50 mins

40 minutes Elliptical

6000 steps! 5 km! 400 cals! Woot!

Weekly total – 4 hours, 10 min

E.T. – 50 min

2.94 miles (5880 steps)

cals burned – 752

Week Total: 01:45:00

Didn’t wear my HRM, but I took the dog for a long hike/run/walk in the woods on a rough trail.  Only fell once.  You’d think somone would rake the damn forest.

Weekly total – 3 hours, 20 minutes

E.T. – 50 minutes

distance – 2.90 miles

cals burned – 752

Got a case of the saddies today.  Not sure why.  Bleh.

Week Total: 1 Hour 29 Mins

Run:    47  mins

Distance:  7 km      (damn I think it’ calibrated … in the wrong direction now.. sigh)

Cals:   752

Temp:   22  C    BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

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HTR Monitor:

in zone (over 140 beats per minute)   36  min/  47 mins

Min-Max   133 –  172                             AVG  147

Work out Cals:     752

Total Cals:           929      <— includes cool down time after