I have to be careful on this one because my ceiling is really low in my basement so when I extend the weight all the way above my head it hits sometimes. Ooops!
DB single-leg RDL: 3x6 25#'s - stuck with the 25's because I have never been so sore in my life from this exercise.
Bbell bent row: 3x6, 55#'s
DB single-arm overhead squat: 3x6, 20#/10# - This was easier than last time but my left shoulder is definitely weaker.
DB incline bench press: 1x6, 30's 2x6 20's - I barely got 6 out with 30's but I know I can do it. I might need a spotter next time and can probably do it.
Plank: Still hate these. Did 2 sets of as long as I could hold.
Reverse wood chop: 3x6, 15# db.
BW Matrix: 2:34, 2:38 I didn't think I could do this faster but apparently I was wrong. I doubt I will be able to do this any faster next time. We will see!
My eating was ok this weekend. Unfortunately, we were celebrating my Dad's birthday and my grandparents 60th anniversary. We went out for dinner for my Dad and I got a salad but had a couple delicious waffle fries from my mom's plate. We got home and had some cake - I had a small piece. The next day we ate at a brunch buffet and I did pretty well except when the cake came around again! I had a small piece - it was sooo good! So besides the two pieces of wonderful cake I did ok.
I have a 4 day week this week (and next - woo hoo!) because we are traveling this weekend for Memorial Day and are leaving Thursday night. So I am doing my workouts on M, W, and hopefully F instead of T, Th, Sat. I am hoping to go to a gym on Friday with my mother in law. If anything I should score some brownie points with her! Its going to be a busy week getting ready for everything.
Hi beesknees--just checking out your log and your workouts are inspiring! I'm nearing the end of stage 1, so it's nice to see how others progress who are farther along. It sounds like you're diet's on track too. Moderation is great (my worst enemy!)--that seems to be the key--like having some small pieces of cake or pasta after three months of "abstinence" really is fine. It's when we go for the whole cake (!!!) or have some every day that it starts to be not so good...
I had this all typed up and I don't know what button I hit but it disappear. Awesome - log attempt #2:Barbell RDL / Row - 1x6 55#, 2x6 65#
Partial 1-leg squat - 3x6, BW on bench. 1x6 door frame assisted pistol. My little bro gave me some pointers on these. Felt better. Might need to add some weight next time! (He is doing this insane off-season training program from his previous teams' trainer. From the sounds of it it sounds crazy/awesome. I would love to get my hands on it! Especially the running parts.)
Pull-over - 3x10 @ 20# db's. Tried 25's - no go.
Back Extension - I tried a version on the swiss ball. It was awkward, so I did the prone cobra. Boring! I need an at home version of this.
YTWL - 3x6, 8# db's
Abs - crunch on floor w/20#, prone jackknife, hanna 3
Prone Cobra - did these for back extension so didn't do them again
HIIT - 30 sec. sprint/1 min. recovery x8. These felt better than the 1 min/1 min intervals I did last week. It may have been the cooler weather. Seriously. I do not do very well in the heat! I think it was about 58 degrees out? I didn't realize how cool it was until I was out on the trail and noticed I was the only one not in pants and long sleeves!
Work place temptation today: Ice Cream Cake! It is tradition here at my office to get a ridiculous ice cream cake. Reasons why it is ridiculous - 1. Said 7" cake costs over $25 from this gourmet ice cream shop called Izzy's. 2. Many flavors can be ordered including coffee, chocolate chocolate, oreo, vanilla bean, etc. 3. It is ridiculously delicious! So I am going to eat my piece because I have to pitch in $6 whether I eat it or not and I am going to enjoy it!
Tonight's workout: 3 mile run. Maybe I should go longer because of the cake!
Work place temptation today: Ice Cream Cake! It is tradition here at my office to get a ridiculous ice cream cake. Reasons why it is ridiculous - 1. Said 7" cake costs over $25 from this gourmet ice cream shop called Izzy's. 2. Many flavors can be ordered including coffee, chocolate chocolate, oreo, vanilla bean, etc. 3. It is ridiculously delicious! So I am going to eat my piece because I have to pitch in $6 whether I eat it or not and I am going to enjoy it!
That'd be pretty darn hard to resist! Take a small piece and try to be careful with eating for the rest of the day... I don't think I could turn down icecream cake either!
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Bytsi 2009: The Year of the Hamster My old log (2008) "A lot of NEAT one day is NOT "useless" if the next day the scale doesn't move." -- Aoife "Hunger is your hips screaming at you that they are disappearing!" -- Oprah "Frickin noms and their nommyness." -- Aoife
DB single-leg RDL: 3x6 30# db's
Bbell bent row: 3x6, 55#'s
DB single-arm overhead squat: 3x6, 20#/10# - I can't believe how lopsided I am! When my left arm is overhead its sooo much harder. I would love to go up on this but don't think I am ready to do that and keep decent form.
DB incline bench press: 2x10, 1x12 25# db's Tried really hard on the last set to get good ROM.
Plank: did 3 sets of 60 sec. I know thats not the workout, but I didn't touch down once so I felt ok doing it this way.
Reverse wood chop: 3x6, 15#. On the swiss ball again. I used two plates for this intead of the dumbbell and it worked better. Going to the left really tweaks my lower left back. I think it might actually be my pelvis or a muscle/tendon that gives me trouble. It always goes away by the next day though.
BW Matrix: 2:24, 2:30 I only have to pause during the squat jumps - I am trying not to pause at all, but I still try to get a decent ROM during this. Maybe I could be faster if I didn't go down so low? Regardless I have never felt a burn like this in my quads.
Overall this workout went well but I was starving during the whole thing! So I got kinda tired towards the end. I have no idea why I ate exactly the same as any other day! I was just hungrier all day though - one of those days when my stomach starts growling in the shower. I have been a little low on calories this week so that may be it.
No time to cook tonight so we had some delicious Thai food tonight from an awesome local place just a few blocks away. Mine was a stir fry with chicken, mushrooms, basil, onions and jalapenos. It was hot! I ate this but no rice. I am thinking it wasn't too bad for me.
I am a little nervous for this weekend - being at someone else's home leaves little control of the diet when they are cooking every meal. And my mother in law is a great cook but its all pretty unhealthy. I am going to try my best to balance the diet and not offend her! It will be a juggling act, believe me. They are the type of family that has huge meals for each meal and there is always something to snack on throughout the day. And if you say no to anything you get the third degree - why aren't you eating? Aren't you feeling well? Do you not like it? What are you on some kind of diet? I would rather not face the inquisition. Wish me luck!
Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend! See ya on Tuesday
I am a little nervous for this weekend - being at someone else's home leaves little control of the diet when they are cooking every meal. And my mother in law is a great cook but its all pretty unhealthy. I am going to try my best to balance the diet and not offend her! It will be a juggling act, believe me.
I have a really hard time in these types of food situations but here's what I've found that works pretty well: Try everything, but keep your portions teeny-tiny. If anyone criticizes you, just say you want to save room for dessert or whatever. Or, just tell them the truth - that you're watching your calories. I really hate it when the way I eat is scrutinized - it's so rude! But remember, it's more about their insecurities than about you and how you're eating.
I've found that if I load up my plate with salad and veggies and then get very small portions of anything else, no one bothers me about "not eating" or not enjoying the meal. They see a full plate and are happy...
If I eat the whole plate that was loaded with relatively healthy stuff, they see the huge volume of what I ate and when I say "No thanks, I'm full," they are satisfied.
Have a great weekend! And remember, a few days are only a few days. Do the best you can with what you have and remember you can get back to "normal" when you return home!
I've found that if I load up my plate with salad and veggies and then get very small portions of anything else, no one bothers me about "not eating" or not enjoying the meal. They see a full plate and are happy...
If I eat the whole plate that was loaded with relatively healthy stuff, they see the huge volume of what I ate and when I say "No thanks, I'm full," they are satisfied.
Great ideas Pauline!! My sister-in-law is a big one for criticizing my food when I try to eat healthy... of course she's plus-size and orders deep-fried cheesy dinner most of the time, then tells me not everyone has the "luxury" of working out (I work f/t and have kids - hello!?!?)...
Ok - slightly off-track there ... I do like the idea though - a loaded plate might shut her up if she doesn't pay too close attention. Although if we eat at her house, the ONLY healthy option is whatever I bring
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Bytsi 2009: The Year of the Hamster My old log (2008) "A lot of NEAT one day is NOT "useless" if the next day the scale doesn't move." -- Aoife "Hunger is your hips screaming at you that they are disappearing!" -- Oprah "Frickin noms and their nommyness." -- Aoife
Partial 1-leg squat - 3x6, BW on bench. 1x6 door frame assisted pistol. My little bro gave me some pointers on these. Felt better. Might need to add some weight next time! (He is doing this insane off-season training program from his previous teams' trainer. From the sounds of it it sounds crazy/awesome. I would love to get my hands on it! Especially the running parts.)
Hey I'm working on pistols too! What are the pointers your lil bro sent your way? I'm interested.
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DM: He just gave me some other versions to do. They do theirs on a bench with really heavy weights much like it shows in the book. He told me its easier for him to balance with the heavy weight, but my legs aren't strong enough to do that much! Nor are my hands strong enough to grip the kind of weight be was talking. They do crazy things like 8 400m's on their running days so its pretty intense. He is doing off season training for Hockey so I am hoping to learn some more things from his program.
Well the weekend with the in-laws went as well as to be expected. I did my best with food mostly by controlling portions but found myself snacking more than I wanted too. I am soooo glad to be home and back to my routine! Hopefully the weekend didn't do too much damage. At least I didn't miss a workout!
On a good note I did get to workout with my mother-in-law on Friday at her gym. Its a women's center but it was really nice. Lots of cardio equipment and free weights. No squat rack (smith machine) but I didn't need it for this workout anyway. Good to know for next time though. I was so excited to be in an actual gym so I did more than I needed to!
Friday May 23rd - Stage 3 B3
Stage 3 - B2 Barbell RDL / Row - 3x6, 65
Partial 1-leg squat- 2x6, 5 lb db's. I did these on a box. I only did two sets because this lady was kinda rude and needed the box, so since I was a guest and she was friends with my MIL I let her have it.
Static Lunge with foot on step: 2x10, 30lbs. I did these to make up for the set of partial leg squat. I was sooo sore from these!
Lat Pulldown: 3x6, 60#s I think? Wasn't sure what the numbers meant. But I was so excited to do these instead of pullovers!
Back Extension - 3x10, BW - actually did back extensions on a piece of equipment. Way too easy. I should have grabbed a plate.
YTWL - 3x6, 8# db's
Abs - crunch on floor w/20#, did leg raises on that chair thingy 2x10
Prone Cobra - 2x, wasn't feeling these
I also did about 20 min cardio. I was sweating big time after my workout. Felt good to get it in I was happy my MIL took me to the gym since she wasn't planning on going.
Can't wait to get back to eating right and working out on schedule again tonight. I am crossing my fingers I don't get sick. About 5 of the people we were around this weekend had been recently on some kind of antibiotics or still were sick. My DH has a sore throat already - ahhhhhhhh!
Good job keeping up the workouts this weekend - I hope you don't catch whatever bug was going around!
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Bytsi 2009: The Year of the Hamster My old log (2008) "A lot of NEAT one day is NOT "useless" if the next day the scale doesn't move." -- Aoife "Hunger is your hips screaming at you that they are disappearing!" -- Oprah "Frickin noms and their nommyness." -- Aoife
Back Extension - I work out at home, so did the prone cobra. I think I feel asleep on the third one. Is there a way to do a back extension on a swiss ball?
As much as I like working out at home, I am looking forward to joining a gym in the fall for stuff like that. Its not necessary for me right now since its summer and I can do most everything at home or outside. Once it starts getting to be around 20 degrees, cardio is a bit of a challenge. Actually, I used to run outside year round back in the day but it gets dark by 5 so that is more of a concern for safety reasons. Winter! *shudder* Why do people live in MN again? I did make it through 5 winters in Fargo and nothing compares to that. *double shudder* Meanwhile my lilacs are in full bloom!
Today my eats were good. Back on track after the weekend. I actually ate carrots with my ckn. breast tonight. I hate vegetables so baby steps....
Workout was ok - I am extra tired today and wasn't feeling 100%. Still hoping I am not getting sick!
Tues. May 27 Stage 3 A4 - Last one already!
1 arm DB snatch: 3x6. 30 lb db's
DB single-leg RDL: 3x6 30#'s
Bbell bent row: 3x6, 55#
DB single-arm overhead squat: 3x6, 20#/10# I wish I could go up in this. I have adjustable dumbbells that go in increments of 5 lbs, so my next option would be 15/30. Maybe in Stage 5?
DB incline bench press: 3x10, 25# db's. I want to go to 30's, but my DH wasn't home otherwise I would have had him spot me.
Plank: Still hate these. Did 3 sets of 60 sec.
Reverse wood chop: 2x10, 20lb plate. I did these on the floor because the swiss ball version hurts my back a little.
BW Matrix: 2:28, 2:24 For some reason the second one is faster? Hmmm. I have a love hate with these. I love pushing myself to the limit but dread it at the same time.
I thought about getting in a short easy run, but my TOM and pending head cold were saying no. I am not one to make excuses for missing workouts, but figured pushing more than usual will have to wait for another day. Even when I am sick I still do some kind of workout. Missing one makes me feel worse, unless I am really on my death bed which hasn't happened too often to me. Hopefully I can run a little longer than normal to make up for it tomorrow.
Last stage 3 workout! Good riddance. I am not looking forward to doing this again in stage 5. I am not a fan of either of the A and B workouts. But I am looking forward to doing some leg stuff again in stage 4. I like the lunges/squats etc.
Stage 3 - B4
Barbell RDL / Row - 3x6, 55#
Partial 1-leg squat - 3x6, BW door frame assisted pistols. Wow is my left leg stronger than my right! Is that strange since I am right handed? whatevs.
Pull-over - 3x10 @ 20# db's.
Back Extension - 3x10, BW I tried a version on the swiss ball. Worked well, in stage 5 I will for sure add some weight.
YTWL - 3x6, 8# db's
Abs - crunch on floor w/20#, prone jackknife, hanna 3
Prone Cobra - Do. Not. Want. I skipped these. Hate!
Intervals: Did two sets of tabatas. Jumping side to side over bar. Got really pukey at the end. Heart rate was up over 180. Dripping sweat at the end.
I felt like I wimped out on the intervals today. I haven't been feeling the best (getting a cold/super exhausted) and it was raining out. Usually rain doesn't stop me, but I used it to justify not going outside for my usual running HIIT. I think the tabatas are a good supplement, but not an exact substitution. Oh well.
Might go for a bike ride tonight if its nice out. On to stage 4 tomorrow!
On Friday I went on an hour long bike ride. Heart rate was 145-155. Not terribly challenging but a nice easy steady state, but my legs were burning at the end!
Today: Stage 4 A1
(I only did 2 sets instead of 3 because of the thing that has taken up residence in my lungs that sounds like a wheezing 90 year old smoker)
Front Squat Push press: 2x8, 50 lbs. I used 25 lb dumbbells to see if it was easier on my wrists - it was, but it was harder on my shoulders than with the bar.
Step Up: 2x8, 15 lb db's I found it easier to focus on using the working leg since doing the one legged squat in the previous stage. I guess it was good for something!
DB one point row: 2x8, 20 lb db's
Static Lunge Rear Foot Elevated: 2x8, 30 lb db's - I love this one!
Push Up: 2x10, BW with feet elevated on step. I like push ups too.
Plank: 2x 60 sec. Wood Chop: 2x10 20lbs on floor
I really like this workout. I was breathing pretty hard today - heart rate was higher than normal but I think its because of this cold or whatever I have. I am definitely exhausted now!
I spent the day yesterday making a little garden along the garage. It was fun but digging and shoveling is hard work. Then around 6:30 a crazy hailstorm destroyed my yard! Hopefully not the house. Didn't see any dents in the siding but who knows about the roof. It was about 1.5 inch hail. Today everything is covered in leaves and branches. I have never seen hail like that before in my life! (Except for the video my dad shot of hail they got last year that caused them and pretty much everyone in the city to get new roofs.) And my poor little new plants I planted yesterday got owned. Hopefully they will make it!
Wow! What a workout. I felt like @ss all day at work, but told myself to not wimp out on this workout. I still have some kind of lung thing. Coughing and wheezing and extreme tiredness. You know, general malaise. Anyway, even though I feel really pukey right now, I feel great!
deadlift from box: 3x8, 105 lbs
Bulgarian Split Squat: 3x8, 30lbs - want to go up next time
Pull over: 3x10, 20lb db's - going to try 25's next time
Reverse lunge from box: 3x8, 15lb db's
Dumbbell prone Cuban snatch: 3x8, 8lb db's Crunch: 3x15 , 20lb plate Reverse Crunch: 3x15 - did some side to side ones too for extra torture Lateral Flexion: hanna 3
Prone Cobra: skipped this today...meh
HIIT: New way to torture myself - HILL SPRINTS! Did 6, walking down the hill in between with a 5 min warm up and cool down. Took a little over 20 min. Perfect! The hill is a good sized one a few blocks from my house in a park. Got some funny stares but felt proud of what I was doing.
I told myself do 6 and see how you feel, so the end of the 6th one my arms and legs could not drive anymore. Reminded me of my old cross country running days. Our home course had a giant hill that other teams feared. My old coach would be so proud! tear.
More good news! I know the scale is totes dumb, but I weighed myself and I am down 3 pounds from a month ago. I decided to measure too and my waist and hips are down an inch each! YAY! My first measurable progress.(everything else was the same though - stupid thighs!) I might take pictures soon. I have some from about a month in and then about 2 months in.
More good news! I know the scale is totes dumb, but I weighed myself and I am down 3 pounds from a month ago. I decided to measure too and my waist and hips are down an inch each! YAY! My first measurable progress.(everything else was the same though - stupid thighs!) I might take pictures soon. I have some from about a month in and then about 2 months in.
Awesome!!
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Bytsi 2009: The Year of the Hamster My old log (2008) "A lot of NEAT one day is NOT "useless" if the next day the scale doesn't move." -- Aoife "Hunger is your hips screaming at you that they are disappearing!" -- Oprah "Frickin noms and their nommyness." -- Aoife
More good news! I know the scale is totes dumb, but I weighed myself and I am down 3 pounds from a month ago. I decided to measure too and my waist and hips are down an inch each! YAY! My first measurable progress.(everything else was the same though - stupid thighs!) I might take pictures soon. I have some from about a month in and then about 2 months in.
Yay! Good for you! That's great progress--you know, you should post those pics. I'm trying to get up the courage to post mine...
Hi, scale=totes dumb, but who can help enjoying a change! Awesome progress! look forward to you posting pics - it's so inspiring to see the changes that others are making through their pics! Your WOs are really strong. I'm impressed with how much you are doing at home - think I'll try and borrow some of your running WOs
You have some pretty decent workouts there.
I ended up skipping a lot of the prone cobras in stage 5. they get so boring and I didn't see that they made SUCH a difference in progress that they couldn't be skipped.
You're going to do so well with stage 5's low reps (even though you won't enjoy it ). And with stage 6; your upper body strength already seems pretty good.
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Thanks everyone! Its so nice to have all this encouragement. You all inspire me too - without this forum I wouldn't be nearly as motivated.
I will have to think about the pictures. Not sure if I am brave enough yet! I took some today and comparing them to March 1st I think the biggest difference is in my midsection. I have never had too much of a belly, but now I can see some actual abs again!
Wednesday June 4th:
Went on an hour long walk with a friend. Got home and felt like I had more energy so I went for a really fast 25 min run. My heart rate was in the 170's most of the time. I felt great when I got done but I think I am paying for it today.
Ummm all I can say is I just about died an hour ago from this workout. Sooo pukey and exhausted. I can't decide if its still this pseudo cold, I overdid it this week(I am still sore from the hill sprints!), or I didn't eat enough. hmmm anyway here it is:
Stage 4 A2
Front Squat Push press: 1x8 50 lbs (db's), 1x8 55 lbs barbell, 1x8 50 lbs db's - ok so I tried to use the bar again and it did not go so well so I went back to the dumbbells and I definitely did these to failure on the 3rd set. Not ready to go up yet.
Step Up: 3x8, 25 lb db's
DB one point row: 3x8, 25 lb db's
Static Lunge Rear Foot Elevated: 2x8, 30 lb db's - last time I said I loved this one. What?
Push Up: 3x8, BW with feet elevated on step. I like push ups too.
Plank: 2x 60 sec. Wood Chop: 2x10 20lbs on floor
Tabata: jumping side to side over bar 1x (4 min total, 20 sec jump, 10 sec rest x8) I wanted to do another but could barely stand afterwards my legs were dead!
So I am not sure why I was so tired today. I think the extra running I did last night may have something to do with it and the addition of the hill sprints which I really felt and still feel the soreness from. I have been eating the same as always, so I don't think that is the problem. But at least I got through the workout and did my best.
deadlift from box: 3x8, 105 lbs - I think its time to increase. I will try 115 next time (2 more 5 lb plates)
Bulgarian Split Squat: 3x8, 35lbs
Pull over: 1x8, 50lbs, 2x8 40 lbs - wish my dumbbells came in smaller increments sometimes. Just gotta keep working on the 50.
Reverse lunge from box: 3x8, 20lb db's
Dumbbell prone Cuban snatch: 3x8, 8lb db's - gonna try 10's next time Crunch: 3x15 , 20lb plate Reverse Crunch: 3x15 - did at incline on bench. Lateral Flexion: I did some side incline leg lifts on the bench instead. Prone Cobra: I actually just forgot this time! Honest. I probably wouldn't have done it anyway - how is that for honesty.
I felt so much better during this workout. On Saturdays I usually work out first thing after waking up, but this time we had been out and about for a few hours doing errands so that may have helped with my energy. I may have also had more energy because of the delicious taco salad I had the night before. Yum!
Tonight I am going to get in a 30 min run. Its a beautiful day finally. This weekend was super humid and gross. We even had to turn on the AC.
deadlift from box: 3x8, 105 lbs - I think its time to increase. I will try 115 next time (2 more 5 lb plates)
Bulgarian Split Squat: 3x8, 35lbs
Pull over: 1x8, 50lbs, 2x8 40 lbs - wish my dumbbells came in smaller increments sometimes. Just gotta keep working on the 50.
Reverse lunge from box: 3x8, 20lb db's
Dumbbell prone Cuban snatch: 3x8, 8lb db's - gonna try 10's next time Crunch: 3x15 , 20lb plate Reverse Crunch: 3x15 - did at incline on bench. Lateral Flexion: I did some side incline leg lifts on the bench instead. Prone Cobra: I actually just forgot this time! Honest. I probably wouldn't have done it anyway - how is that for honesty.
I felt so much better during this workout. On Saturdays I usually work out first thing after waking up, but this time we had been out and about for a few hours doing errands so that may have helped with my energy. I may have also had more energy because of the delicious taco salad I had the night before. Yum!
Tonight I am going to get in a 30 min run. Its a beautiful day finally. This weekend was super humid and gross. We even had to turn on the AC.
Workouts look great and congrats on the progress!!!
I had to laugh when you said you had to turn on the a/c but that is just because mine stays on from about April through November around here!!! haha that's TEXAS for ya!
Are you over your head cold thingy?
Well that was weird that the site was down, oh well.
Thanks everyone! I appreciate the comments. Nikster - my cold never came to fruition since the only symptoms were a weird cough and tiredness. So it could have been worse! Thanks for asking And I try to fight the AC since we are cooped up here from late October until April with cold but sometimes the humidity is unbearable. Minnesota - we have it all!
Tuesday June 10th - Stage 4 A3
Front Squat Push press: 3x8 50 lbs (db's) - this was challenging still. Frustrating.
Step Up: 3x8, 25 lb db's
DB one point row: 3x8, 25 lb db's
Static Lunge Rear Foot Elevated: 2x8, 30 lb db's - I need to try 35's next time. I think my grip has gotten stronger since stage 2 and that was what was hindering me before.
Push Up: 3x10, BW with feet elevated on step.
Plank: 2x 60 sec. Wood Chop: 2x10 20lbs on floor
Tabata: jumping side to side over bar 1x (4 min total, 20 sec jump, 10 sec rest x8)
Steady State: I had planned on doing intervals in lieu of the tabata and steady state but my DH asked to go on a bike ride and its so hard to say no! But we went on a 40 min. or so ride and my heart rate was in the 140's the whole time so I consider the day a success!
Tonight (wed.) It took me forever to get home because of RAIN, so I was crabby from the get go. And we had appointments with our hairstylist (my loving SIL) tonight at 6, so I squeezed in a fast 20 min. run in the rain. I didn't have my heart rate monitor on because I was in a hurry but I was beat when I got done. And I was soaked! Even though it was only 20 minutes, it was better than nothing and made me feel slightly better because of the dinner I had! They made us tacos and had Coronas to boot! Yum! Errr I mean I didn't eat any of it.....
On a related note, I recently ordered some Nitrean protein powder and since no one is home at our house during the day, I have things shipped to work. Well did I get crap for it! Everyone at work was all "Whoaaa! You are gonna get huge!" etc. I said, "Yup, its that easy - thats why there are so many huge ripped people walking around!" Its so hard to explain to people the science behind the nutrition. People seem to associate supplements with huge dudes on steroids. I told them I have been having protein shakes since the end of February and haven't gotten "huge" yet, so it probably won't happen. Sigh. Yet another challenge of a healthy lifestyle - having to explain to people the what, why, where and when's of this life. Sometimes its just easier to not even talk about stuff which is sad since I am so enthusiastic about it. Anywho, on to another workout and good day of eating tomorrow!
Great workout, Bree! I love (hate) it when other people offer unsolicited advice about my body. I know they probably mean well, but it sure is annoying. Sounds like a great bike ride!
... I do like the idea though - a loaded plate might shut her up if she doesn't pay too close attention. Although if we eat at her house, the ONLY healthy option is whatever I bring 
). And with stage 6; your upper body strength already seems pretty good.
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