Thanks realcdn. My eating did improve the next two days, but I am at the beach for the week and having a bit too much fun.
Friday was picture and measurement day. I haven't made much progress the past few months. I could be discouraged about that since I worked hard at times and don't have much to show for it. But instead, I'm pleased that there were many weeks this summer where I overate, and overindulged and I haven't lost any ground. All the starts and stops just kind of left me standing still. This is the end of summer and I am motivated to work very hard in the fall. I will traveling on Labor Day weekend, but after that I can apply myself fully. Hopefully I can put in a solid block of hard work between Sept and the holiday season.
As for this week, I am walking and drinking as much water as I can to minimize the damage. But I have been enjoying my wine, BBQ, icecream and other goodies a little too much.
I gave up all beverages with calories several months ago when I was drinking milk in my coffee. More than anything it shook up my morning routine of getting out of bed and shuffling over to the coffee maker. I take my coffee black now but don't have my first cup until more than four hours after I wake up. I never thought I'd get used to black coffee but I really like it and it's delicious iced.
I can't get over the sets of 25!!!! OMG!!! You're doing great!
You know, I've always taken my coffee black (mainly because I don't like milk). However, I go through months of not drinking it, even years. Then I'll work somewhere that people have coffee brewing and I'll go back to drinking it.
Hmmm - black coffee. I really love my morning coffe with about 1/4 milk and a tsp sugar. I would really miss the whole ritual of it if I gave it up, not to mention the aroma, taste and texture. I don't think I'm going to elminate my coffee vice just yet. But more power to you ladies. You're stronger than I am!
I started Hyp II over yesterday. Too many starts and stops this summer. I just felt the need to start from the beginning.
Deadlift 5X6, 95#, 95#, 105#, 105#, 105#
Alternating sets:
Dynamic Lunge 5X6 85#, 95# X 4
Steps ups 5X6, 25# e.h., 30# e.h. X 4
This workout called for 3 sets of 12 for each exercise. I was unable to complete 12 reps at the weights I chose, so I ended up doing more sets with fewer reps. I should have gone lighter so I could do the workout as written, but I just enjoy fewer reps with heavier weights rather than the reverse.
LOVE the lower reps but ..... change the program???? Heavens forbid!!!
I know - in the beginning I never varied on anything. But now I feel comfortable tweaking the program to fit my needs. I'm sure Cosgrove knows what he is doing far better than I do, but I have to enjoy the workouts or I won't do them.
Seems like there's always something to struggle with. My exercise is good lately, but I had trouble with the eating again this weekend. Hopefully I can get my act together when the challenge starts tomorrow.
Do you like walking and do you have a nice place to walk? I love it that's why I do a lot of it. I used to force myself to run or take spinning classes, but I didn't enjoy it. Once I gave myself permission to give up the intesnse cardio, I don't struggle with getting out the door anymore.
I always enjoy the walking once I go. I did go this morning. I think the real problem is that I struggle between wanting to stay in bed and really only enjoying early morning walks. I do tend to get a little bored with the same paths though (we have limited options), and the more interesting walks are longer. Soon though it won't be nice enough to walk outside so I should do more of it while I can.
You can do a real chin-up? Awesome. I can't even hang from a bar without it hurting. Feels like my arms are pulling out of my sockets, guess cause I'm still too fat. Maybe I'll worry about it later when I'm lighter.
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