Lance's Fitness Journey - Continuous Improvement - JP Fitness Forums

lance02 · 05-31-2007, 08:09 AM

I've been a member for a while, and the 61 day challenge is just what I need to get myself motivated to make the improvements I want to see.

As an aside, I began working out about three years ago. I had become overweight and lethargic. My weight went from 225 down to 170 lbs over the course of the first year. The next year I maintained at around 175 lbs, while getting into more strength training, and doing a bit less cardio. This past year I have definitely done less of both cardio and strength training, and my weight is up to around 195 lbs, and my clothes are more snug (or don't fit). I have continued to workout, but it seems to go in streaks for me recently. This challenge is just what I need to get back on track. So...

Nutritional Goals
Eat whole grains
Limit chocolate intake
Eat correct portions
Eat six small meals/day
No soda (I drink very little right now)
Eliminate eating in front of the tv

Fitness Goals
Strength workout 3x / week (probably NROL)
Bike 2.5x / week (90 minute sessions) - I'll accomplish this by biking to work - 45 minutes one way (this will be interval training as well)
Run 1x / week (30 minute session)

Personal Goals
Lose 10 lbs of bodyweight
Lose one inch from around my waist
Keep this journal up to date

Competitive Goals
Pewaukee Sprint Triathlon
Brewers Sausage Run 5K
Lapham Peak 5K Trail Run (mid August - after the challenge is over)

This should be fun. Good luck to everyone participating!

Lance

gobbla · 05-31-2007, 08:19 AM

Looks like you've got some solid training and great goals. Good luck to ya buddy.

GG300 · 05-31-2007, 09:55 AM

Lance nice to have you with the challenge. Good Luck on hitting your goals. You can always do the Riverwest Beer Run 1.8 miles on June 10 if you need an event during the challenge.

lance02 · 06-01-2007, 10:15 AM

Beer Run sounds like fun, GG300 -- I run for beer. I have some other commitments that weekend, so I'll have to pass this time. Actually the Lapham Peak run is one of my favorites, partly for this reason -- the beer at the end.

lance02 · 06-01-2007, 10:16 AM

Today -- biked to work -- 11.5 miles this morning. Will bike home the same distance tonight -- total of 23 miles.

UConnJulie · 06-01-2007, 03:59 PM

Welcome Lance! Thanks for stopping by my log ... your goals and such look great!!

kiikii · 06-02-2007, 04:27 AM

Great goals Lance! You will be busy

Thanks for stopping by my log also, thought I'd come and see how your going

lance02 · 06-02-2007, 07:51 PM

Just general out and about exercise today. I have been coaching my youngest son's soccer team, and we had our last game today. We were expecting rain, but it held off, so that was good. It was a really fun team (U-8), and I'll miss hanging out with these kids every week.

Eating has been well today -- that is a tough area for me. I was tempted a couple of times, but then thought of this challenge -- so joining the challenge is so far helping me to stay on course.

Victoria · 06-02-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lance02

Eating has been well today -- that is a tough area for me. I was tempted a couple of times, but then thought of this challenge -- so joining the challenge is so far helping me to stay on course.

And, that's what it's all about!

Great start, Lance!

kiikii · 06-03-2007, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lance02

Eating has been well today -- that is a tough area for me. I was tempted a couple of times, but then thought of this challenge -- so joining the challenge is so far helping me to stay on course.

I can relate to this! Nutrition is the hardest part for me also! Good on you for avoiding your temptations!!

James Newman · 06-03-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Victoria

And, that's what it's all about!

Great start, Lance!

I'll agree with Victoria. That's what I had in mind! So somehow I missed posting in your thread though I am certain I have read it a few times. You goals look good and I think it is neat that you are biking to work. I personally walk to work but I could bike if I wanted to. I really don't like but about 100 yards away. You might not be surprised that many of my neighbors work at the hospital too and drive to work. Wow!

You're lookin good

It's day 3, what can you do today to "kick it up a notch"?

Newman

lance02 · 06-03-2007, 10:29 AM

Thanks for the posts of encouragement all! Today I got out for a three mile run, something I haven't done in at least a month -- so once again this challenge is helping me stay motivated. It was a tough run, but I'm very glad I got out there this morning and did it! Felt awesome after I was done.

Weekends are the hardest for me nutrition wise. So far, so good today.

That's all for now.

lance02 · 06-03-2007, 07:59 PM

Well...today WAS going really good. I've been doing yardwork today, cutting some brush and trimming some trees. Got our three kids to help me clean it all up, and they were a big help. So, I took them out for custard - we have an excellent custard stand just down the road. Well, I didn't get anything, I resisted the urge, but then one of the kiddos couldn't finish, so I ended up have about six or seven bites. Really good, but I'm only counting a half day for my nutrition being clean.

onlybetternow · 06-04-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lance02

Thanks for the posts of encouragement all! Today I got out for a three mile run, something I haven't done in at least a month -- so once again this challenge is helping me stay motivated. It was a tough run, but I'm very glad I got out there this morning and did it! Felt awesome after I was done.

Weekends are the hardest for me nutrition wise. So far, so good today.

That's all for now.

Hi Lance

Looks like you are doing good!!!!

The weekends are also the hardest time for me...

kingkop182 · 06-04-2007, 03:37 PM

Good going mate

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Originally Posted by lance02

. I have been coaching my youngest son's soccer team,.

I love soocer , travel round the world following my team. It's great that your volunteering for your son's team; that age group is great as they all just follow the ball without any concept of tatics....... but have a great time doing it

msmozrt · 06-04-2007, 03:42 PM

Atleast it was only 6-7 bites....weekends are tough for all of us

lance02 · 06-04-2007, 07:47 PM

kingkop - that's cool about following your team -- I have really grown to enjoy soccer over the last five years or so -- before that I knew nothing about the sport. It's a great activity for kids to keep them active.

Jen - agree that weekends are tough -- but I sure do like them!