Deal with it

Hmmm, How long after I eat should I wait to go for a run?

I messed around with using my new exercise ball. I think I got one that was a bit too big for me, but I’ll make it work. I have terrible balance.. holy crap. 

Now its time to do some yoga!! 

For anyone interested. My calorie count was: 1050. (remember I am only 4’8” and I am trying to lose weight) Fitness burned approx: 235( according to web MD) for a total of: 815.

59% carb

20% fat

25 % Protein 

Once I get some more cash I will be able to have something other than pasta for lunch. :D  Pretty good for being on a grocery budget of $12. and working with what I have at home. 

I worked my ass off today :D  I ran 2 miles on the elliptical in 18:50. A new personal record for me. And then did another 1/3 mile cool down. Afterwards My friend and I did some ab stuff for about 15 minutes and then we stretched. 

So today, I decided to check out “bodyrock.tv’s” new thing, the daily hiit.

Let me give you some background. I started off with bodyrock about 2 years ago. I ended up making a bunch of progress. But then, they turned into drama central. With Zuzana leaving and the new host. It was kind of a mess in my opinion. (P.S. I love Zuzana;s new thing! I am going to buy her DVD set when I have the extra cash) 

Anyway, I found the new host to be kind of annoying, and it seemed like bodyrock was pushing to get people to buy equipment. The camera angles were annoying and I couldn’t follow along at all. So I stopped and got a gym membership, ran a 5k and followed Zuzana’s ZWOW’s when they started.  

I still check and see what kind of things they do now. They have updated a whole bunch of things and now they are  called the Daily Hiit. The names are toned down just a teeny bit from the racy sexual names they used to use for their workouts. I have only watched a few videos but they seem to be doing better at showing what exactly you are supposed to do. And there is a lot less nonsense. Yes they are still pushing for equipment, but usually I can figure out a way to use things I already have. 

Today I did this one: http://www.dailyhiit.com/videos/breakdown/cuter-butt-hiitmax-4

I used a 5 lb dumbell for a few of the exercises and I also used my 10lb kettle bell for some. 

It was pretty awesome and I will be checking back from time to time. I still like the ZWOW’s better. 

So Today I went Grocery shopping. I am quite pleased with myself. I have really slipped off the horse when it comes to my health. I’ve been really short on money and time lately. Thankfully the business has started to taper down and its time to get off my ass.

I did run a 9 minute mile on the elliptical the other day. ( The small victories matter a bunch at the moment)

I got:

4 apples

6 bananas

1 green bell pepper

some bagels and cream cheese

romaine lettuce

cottage cheese

and light italian dressing. all for just over 12 Dollars. Yay!!

I will post my meal plan this week a bit later. Hooray for getting healthy again. Even if it is going to be on a teeny tiny budget. 

Honestly, I’m thinking about canceling my gym membership. I’ve had it for almost a year and yes I’ve made some gains, but I’ve noticed there are somethings I won’t do. Working out in public, it is a bit intimidating, and when someone is using a machine I usually won’t approach anywhere near them, which has put a damper on some of the things I want to do. 

I plan on using the money I would normally spend each month on the gym to start buying my own dumbbells, barbells, and other equipment. I work out my best at home alone, because I’m not being worried about what people will think.

I think it will help me make improvements faster, as long as I set a schedule up so I don’t slack off. 

…ugh. I’ve been stuck at 84 pounds for like 2 months. Mehhhh. When do I get to see the muscles I’ve been working for?

Ahhh!!! I’m so excited 7 more weeks until the Warrior Dash!!! So much running in these next 7 weeks :D and I also need to get my ass back into the gym….Must lift heavy things.

Today!!! :D in about 50 minutes  Yay! 

Also, now that I got their website to work, I am officially registered for the Warrior Dash! 

Ran 2 Miles in my Vibrams today :D 

Leg Day!!!

Tracked a workout for 395 pts

• Leg Press:
  • 45 lb x 12 reps (+21 pts)
  • 45 lb x 12 reps (+21 pts)
  • 45 lb x 12 reps (+21 pts)
• Leg Extensions:
  • 30 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)
  • 30 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)
  • 30 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)
• Seated Leg Curl:
  • 30 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)
  • 45 lb x 12 reps (+14 pts)
  • 35 lb x 12 reps (+13 pts)
  • 30 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)
• Barbell Squat:
  • 30 lb x 12 reps (+44 pts)
  • 30 lb x 12 reps (+44 pts)
  • 30 lb x 12 reps (+44 pts)
  • 18 lb x 20 reps (+44 pts)
• Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise:
  • 15 lb x 12 reps (+23 pts)
  • 15 lb x 12 reps (+23 pts)
  • 15 lb x 12 reps (+23 pts)