Day 6 already, time flies when you're having fun - or doing a Dax Moy challenge.
I've already finished my regular workouts for the day, because after dinner I want to get to the gym for a cardio workout. I have a free pass for one week only, and want to make the most of that. Just to see if it's something I might want to do in the future. And will even try to do a zumba lesson in the weekend... well, it's a plan.
The spiderman is improving, but the lunges are killing me, my quads scream in protest every time I do them. I certainly will have to practice these more, to keep these muscles in shape.
I haven't really been trying to improve my densities, so far I have just paid attention to good form. Started with the 1 kg weights, and am now alternating between 1kg and 2 kg. That counts as an improvement!
And today after my 1 o'clock shower I measured those problem spots again. Lost 1 inch from my waistine (just over my navel) and 1 1/2 inch from my belly. Great - feel a little less disgusted with myself.
The real challenge will be if I can combine all the workouts and preparing food with the new photo assignments that are coming my way. I thought it would be a quiet work month (only receptionist job) but that was just wishful thinking. Moneywise it's great, because my trip to Australia is only 5 weeks away!
dinsdag 10 januari 2012
zondag 8 januari 2012
Walking again!
Sprained my foot 22nd December and had to bike instead of walk. But today first day walking again. Really happy about this.
Also able to do more of the required Dax Moy moves, like lunges and pushups off the floor. Haven't done these for a while and really hard. I expect a lot of improvement in 30 days. I'm quite pleased to be doing the meltdown exercise again, and ask myself why I haven't been doing this for so long. It's a great short exercise, and you can vary with different moves to keep it from getting boring.
Will try to keep doing this after the challenge (good intentions!?)
ICP has never been a favourite, but so far so good. Hate walkouts, and the sprained foot has given me an excuse to not do them until now. But will have to start on those as well - tomorrow.
Also able to do more of the required Dax Moy moves, like lunges and pushups off the floor. Haven't done these for a while and really hard. I expect a lot of improvement in 30 days. I'm quite pleased to be doing the meltdown exercise again, and ask myself why I haven't been doing this for so long. It's a great short exercise, and you can vary with different moves to keep it from getting boring.
Will try to keep doing this after the challenge (good intentions!?)
ICP has never been a favourite, but so far so good. Hate walkouts, and the sprained foot has given me an excuse to not do them until now. But will have to start on those as well - tomorrow.
vrijdag 6 januari 2012
A little extra motivation
Today I decided to remeasure myself, so after today's shower - around 1 pm, before lunch, I took my waist AND belly measurements again. So the waist measurement, just a little above my navel is 33 inches. It's my trouble spot and makes all my clothes sit uncomfortably.
And around belly at most protruding point: 40.5 inches. Disgusting!!
It certainly makes me extra motivated to exercise and stay away from all the sugary foods.
Today I didn't give it my best because of all the muscle aches, no excuses tomorrow, need to get rid of those fatty inches. Only 6 weeks left before my trip to downunder and determined to have the same weight and inches as before my last trip, which was only 10 months ago.
I'll say it again: disgusting!
And around belly at most protruding point: 40.5 inches. Disgusting!!
It certainly makes me extra motivated to exercise and stay away from all the sugary foods.
Today I didn't give it my best because of all the muscle aches, no excuses tomorrow, need to get rid of those fatty inches. Only 6 weeks left before my trip to downunder and determined to have the same weight and inches as before my last trip, which was only 10 months ago.
I'll say it again: disgusting!
donderdag 5 januari 2012
day 1 - map 2012
Proud to announce: I did my first meltdown!
My short term goal is to lose the weight I gained the last few months, not sticking to ED and eating lots carbs, especially treats like apple pies and cookies.
My long term goal is to be ED compliant 80% of the time, feeling healthy my no. 1 reason for doing this. Having good mobility and some muscle strength are important to me also. I love to go for walks and hope to be doing this well into my 80's. (better not sprain my foot again any time soon, restricted in moving around very upsetting).
My short term goal is to lose the weight I gained the last few months, not sticking to ED and eating lots carbs, especially treats like apple pies and cookies.
My long term goal is to be ED compliant 80% of the time, feeling healthy my no. 1 reason for doing this. Having good mobility and some muscle strength are important to me also. I love to go for walks and hope to be doing this well into my 80's. (better not sprain my foot again any time soon, restricted in moving around very upsetting).
woensdag 4 januari 2012
MAP challenge 2012
I've taken measurements, I knew I'd gained a lot the last 2 months and especially the last 2 weeks, lots of carb foods and no walking or exercising because I sprained my foot - but still.... ouch!
Bodyweight in pounds: 145.2 pounds
Chest: 37 inches
Belly: 31 inches
Upperarm: 11,5 inches
Hips: 41 inches
Thigh 4 inches above kneecap: 16,5 inches
Thigh 8 inches above kneecap: 20,5 inches.
My old pic from the MAP 2010 challenge (before) will be my starting point. I will take a new picture at the end of the challenge, hopefully looking a lot sleeker!
Bodyweight in pounds: 145.2 pounds
Chest: 37 inches
Belly: 31 inches
Upperarm: 11,5 inches
Hips: 41 inches
Thigh 4 inches above kneecap: 16,5 inches
Thigh 8 inches above kneecap: 20,5 inches.
My old pic from the MAP 2010 challenge (before) will be my starting point. I will take a new picture at the end of the challenge, hopefully looking a lot sleeker!
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