Month: March 2016

I have a new measuring stick when it comes to my fitness – my abs.  The last 9 weeks really whipped them into shape and they went from being acceptable to really defined for a gal who was never an athlete growing up.  I sort of became obsessed with them, celebrating little things like a new vein popping up on my stomach or a smaller “muffin top” when I’d sit.

I worked really hard for them, and continue to do so.  I do abdominal work *almost* every night.  I have a really bad back and with stronger abs, my back feels better so there are a lot of reasons to take care of them.  I snap pictures every few weeks to make sure I’m not slacking.  Ha!

 

 

 

From February 4 to March 10, it’s obvious there’s been some slacking off.  I’m back on the wagon though, and I expect a bit of a turn-around the next time I feel compelled to photograph my abs for comparison reasons.

Week 8 Statistics (Ending 03/01/2016)

• Weight:  x pounds
• Body Fat %:  x%
• Time Spent Being Active (>= 6 hours): 6 Hours 28 Minutes
  • Miles Run:  21.01 Miles
  • Number of Runs (>=3 runs a week):  5 Runs
• Days within Calorie Goals per MFP (1390): 5 days

• Exercise: 
  • Wednesday – Ran 3.0 miles in 28:30; Walked 0.55 miles in 8:00; Hammer Plyo (25:00); 10 Ab Hammer (12:00)
  • Thursday – 10 Ab Hammer (15:00)
  • Friday – Ran 4.5 miles in 45:07; Walked 0.50 miles in 7:18; Lifted weights (34:00)
  • Saturday – Rest – BUSY DAY!
  • Sunday – Ran 4.0 miles in 39:50; Walked 0.35 miles in 5:00; 10 Ab Hammer (12:00)
  • Monday – Ran 5.01 miles in 45:20; Walked 0.3 miles in 5:19; 10 Ab Hammer (13:00)
  • Tuesday – Incline walked 2.8 miles in 40:08; Lifted weights (40:00); 10 Ab Hammer (12:00)
• Notes: 
  • I am really bored with lifting weights – I’m struggling keeping motivated to drag weights out every day
• Picture of the Week:

• The Week’s Workouts:

Week 8 + 1 Statistics (Ending 03/08/16) – FINAL!

• Weight:  x pounds
• Body Fat %:  x%
• Time Spent Being Active (>= 6 hours): 7 Hours 23 Minutes
  • Miles Run:  23.59 Miles
  • Number of Runs (>=3 runs a week):  5 Runs
• Days within Calorie Goals per MFP (1390): 5 days

• Exercise: 
  • Wednesday – Ran 3.0 miles in 33:32; Walked 0.2 miles in 3:00; 10 Ab Hammer (12:00); Weight lifting (22:00)
  • Thursday – Ran 2.0 miles in 21:11; Walked 1.85 miles in 26:50; 10 Ab Hammer (12:00); Weight lifting (26:00)
  • Friday – Rest
  • Saturday – Ran 6.0 miles in 53:00
  • Sunday – 10 Ab Hammer (13:00)
  • Monday – Ran 6 miles in 55:00; Walked 0.54 miles in 10:00; 10 Ab Hammer (12:00); ISO Speed Hammer (23:00); PiYo Sweat (27:00)
  • Tuesday – Ran 3.3 miles in 30:00; Walked 0.7 miles in 11:30; Hammer Conditioning (30:00); 10 Ab Hammer (12:00)
• Notes: 
  • It seems strange that I’m having a downturn in stats but am spending plenty of time exercising… I blame it all on food and exhaustion.  Not excuses, but reasons
  • I didn’t weigh in because we had a date night the night before Wednesday
  • Overall, I’m happy with my progress and the program, but I will say that lifting weights 6 days a week is really hard to do – I’m ready for a break!
• Before and After Photos: