Burn Baby Burn

Today I went to the gym, unfortunately didn't get a chance to go twice like I planned...sleep took over!!!
But this morning I managed to go for a swim (did 5 laps: 1 lap = up and down), despite the fact that my swim cap ripped. I also did 30 minutes on the eliptical.
It is disheartening that I allowed myself to get to this size but it is motivation to get back down to a reasonable size...not what I used to but something in the middle, like a size 4.

Moment of Clarity

So I finally took my butt to a gym and signed up for a membership...will meet with the personal trainer tomorrow.
So not only did I gain back my one lil pound but found out that my body fat percentage (28.6) is OBESE status...smh

So going to see my personal trainer and show him my goals and see what he can do for me. Monday I see the dietician. definitely not trying to do less than 1500 although typically I do about 1700...just need to up my output (workout) and I'll be good!!!

Let's see where we get to by next week!!!

UPDATE!!!

So I have officially lost ONE WHOLE POUND!!! Now if I kick it up I might be able to lose more!!! Every step counts!!!

Wednesday Update

Man...Zumba was awesome...Shout out to Crystal & Courtney in Philly for the AWESOME workout!!! It was much needed.
I am still maintaining my morning workouts. I'm feeling great...now if only I can start to eat on a regular basis!!!

Workout Mix & Morning Workout

So to control the time on my morning workouts I have a playlist that lasts 17 minutes (6 minutes for stretching and 11 minutes for workout). The goal is that as time progresses I will be able to do more in that time frame.

Here is my playlist...what's yours?
Stretching Music
Piano & I - Alicia Keys
As I am (Intro) - Alicia Keys
Harlem's Nocturne - Alicia Keys
Beast Mode - B.o.B.
'Till I Collapse - Eminem
Multiply - Xzibit

The goal:
200 jumping jacks
200 ab exercises
200 push ups (regular & reverse)
200 relevés
200 pliés

Working it Out

I have successfully completed two morning workouts. Unfortunately I missed my Zumba class yesterday but will make it tomorrow!!!
One day at a time!

GET IT TOGETHER!

I really need to GET IT TOGETHER!!

I'm starting at:

Weight: 139lbs

-Measurements:
- Bust: 40 in
- Waist (belly button) 33 in
- Hips: 40 in
- Arms: 12 in
- Thighs: 22 in

My short-term goal is:

 

Weight: 130lbs

-Measurements:
- Bust: 38 in
- Waist (belly button) 30 in
- Hips: 38 in
- Arms: 10 in
- Thighs: 20 in

I would like to AT LEAST be half way to this goal 6weeks from now.......WISH ME LUCK!

 

I need to come up with some type of work-our routine. My eating habits aren't bad so I don't plan on changing that up too much.  I've already cut out fast-food to once a week and I only drink soda on the weekend if that so that alone will definitely keep me from gaining.

 

I've also decided to do small things at work like parking further so I'll be forced to walk.  Also, I work on the 18th floor so I'm going to start taking the stairs down whenever time permits and eventually I'll take them up.

 

Since I no longer have a gym membership I need to workout at home.  I haven't really come up with a plan for that yet but I will soon...........

The Plan

So I have officially weighed myself as well as did my measurements. The results are in...
Weight: 142lbs
Measurements:
- Bust: 36 in
- Waist (belly button) 31 in
- Hips: 41 in
- Arms: 13 in
- Thighs: 26 in

BMI: 25.2
Waist-to-Height Ratio: 0.48

Goal:

Weight: 128 lbs.

Measurements:

- Bust: 33 in

- Waist (belly button): 25 in.

- Hips: 38 in.

- Arms: ~10 in.

- Thighs: 20 in.

BMI: 22.7

Waist-to-Height Ratio: 0.43

The Plan:

Lose 1.5 lbs a week.

Daily caloric intake: 1474

Daily caloric output: 879

Daily water intake: 64 oz.

I am using WebMD Food & Fitness Planner...track my calories, my workout, etc.

Let's see how well this goes!!!

Overweight... :/

Well according to WebMD and the BMI...I am officially OVERWEIGHT!!!

Welp, time to get'er done...Zuzanna I shall see you on Sat!!!

Shame On Me!!!

I've allowed myself to NOT keep on my workout regime...I am back and I have some friends with me!!!

I've Been Slippin'

Although I've been working out off and on I haven't been documenting it. I wouldn't even know what to put to catch up but I did go walking Saturday and Sunday...

Today...I have a date with Zuzana...be back later!!!

Oh Dear GOD!!!

So since my last post I have worked out all of ONE time...smh

A lot has been going on and a lot has been happening but guess what? I'm back and gonna start kicking this extra weight's ass!!!

It's Been A Long Time!!!

Ok...It's been too long since my last workout. But this week is CRUNCH TIME!!!
Despite being sick I am going to get back in the game and get my workout on!!!

Doom's Day: 01-18-11

I think I am going to puke...OMG...my stomach!!! So I did all the exercises just like she did...I need to work more on my stamina...
Before the workout I did some MJ Experience for cardio...but definitely need to kick up the cardio during the week!!!

Time: 00:48:51:69

Current Measurements (01/04/11):

Arms: 12 inches

Bust: 34 inches

Waist (around the belly button): 29.75 inches

Hips: 40 inches

Legs: 22.50 inches

So from my measurements I am dire need of cardio to help this training along!

Back Date 01-17-11

So I am chit chatting on the phone, supposed to be working out and then gave up and started working out while on the phone...talk about dedication. Tomorrow is Doom's Day...We shall see what we need to do to adjust to make better progress...

FYI:
I've finally weighed in (at the doctor's office) 136.6

Wow...I Haven't Posted Since Thursday

Ok so I must admit, I've been slacking on my training. Friday I just went right to sleep after work and didn't wake up til Saturday. But a well rested body is the beginning to a fit body. This week I am going to work on getting much ended sleep. A minimum of 7 hrs.

Saturday I did manage to get a nice workout in, focused on cardio and abs...Tonight is cardio and arms!!!

Quote to live by

"It takes more than just a good looking body. You've got to have the heart and soul to go with it"
~Epictetus

Back Date 01-12-11

So Wednesday I passed out EARLY before I could post my exercise log...

Well I did a workout in the AM but no PM workout...smh
I need to stay on track if I want to get back to my coke bottle...but it was MUCH needed sleep. And you can't lose anything if you are not well rested and well taken care of (mind, body, and soul!!!)

KILLER 550 REP WORKOUT

So you know how your mother always tells you to read the directions before starting ANYTHING?!?! Well I should have done that then I wouldn't have done too much last week. Instead of counting the actual squats I counted each set of knee ups (leg lift) as one...smh
And did 50 per leg (arm) instead of 25 for leg bridges, arm lifts and did the same thing for the diagonal touch downs...needless to say that extended my workout time. 
But I think I am going to re-arrange my daily workouts to focus on each of the workouts to improve on how I do them, I am sure some of them are quite shady looking...LOL


But here are the directions for the workout:

1) Backward Lunge Kick
25 Reps per leg

2) Walk over Push Up
50 Reps

3) Mountain Climbers
50 Reps

4) Sumo Squat Knee Up
50 Reps (count the squats)

5) One Leg Bridge 
25 Reps per leg

6) Side to Side Squat & Leg Lift
50 Reps (count the squats)

7) One Arm Tricep Push Up
25 Reps per arm

8) Star Crunch
50 reps

9) Diagonal Touch Down
25 Reps on each side

10) Side Plank Lift
25 Reps Each Side

11) One Leg Wall Sit
25 Reps on each leg

01-11-11 Judgement Day!!!

Well I did the full 550 workout...I'm tired...time to eat dinner...something light, not too hungry but need to eat something!!!


Time: 00:43:23:67*

Current Measurements (01/04/11):

Arms: 11.625 inches

Bust: 34 inches

Waist (around the belly button): 30.25 inches

Hips: 39.5 inches

Legs: 22.25 inches

*I know there is a drastic change in my time, I will explain in my next post: KILLER 550 REP WORKOUT

1/10/11

So I did my morning workout...had an uber long day at work. Came home with the intent to workout tonight and it didn't happen. I should be sleeping but up watching this Auburn v. Oregon game....a VERY good game!!!

Tomorrow is judgement day!!!

01/09/11

So I did manage to shovel some snow today and that was about the extent of my workout for the morning.

I shortened my PM exercise to just 10 reps because I am EXTREMELY exhausted. I do function better when working out twice a day. But off to LALALAND!!!

See you bright and early tomorrow!!!

Back track - 01/08/11

So I have come up with an even different game plan. In need of some cardio during my workout I have decided to do 50 jumping jacks before my 10 reps and 50 after. But as I was doing it I realized...I could do 10 more reps...and then I did 5 more reps for a total of 25 reps and did 50 jumping jacks in between the reps for a grand total of 200 jumping jacks. It felt awesome...and yes because I was feeling OH SO awesome I did it again at night. AM workout and PM workout!!!
Zuzana...I'm coming back!!!

Zuzana: 3
Ms. Begonia: 1

Back track - 01/07/11

Woke up late and took a nap too long (didn't wake up til 1am) so absolutely no workout happened. I did decide that instead of trying to kill myself right now trying to do 50 reps of each workout I am going to do 10 reps and gradually add more reps until I can get back to the 50. However, on Tuesdays I have to do the 50 for time purposes.

No score day

Back track - 01/06/11

Today was better in the pain department. I was able to get a few jumping jacks in but mostly stretching once again.

Zuzana: 3
Ms. Begonia: 0

I'm gonna get me some points one of these days!!!

Back track - 01/05/11

Um yeah, woke up this morning and A LOT of pain. Was planning on doing some cardio today but just going to stretch it out until my muscles are no longer tender to the touch.

Zuzana: 2
Ms. Begonia: 0

Back track - 01/04/11

So today is day one of my workout...definitely got served by Zuzana... I didn't even finish the workout. She did this in less than 33 minutes. I on the other hand not only didn't finish the last two workouts but my time in doing what I did do is HORRIBLE:


01:14:18:54 (that included all the facebook breaks, the water breaks, checking YouTube to make sure I was doing it right breaks, and the damnit I'm tired breaks).


We shall see what happens tomorrow...


Zuzana: 1
Ms. Begonia: 0

Used To Be A Coke Bottle

So I guess I should have started this blog last week when I decided to start working out again but hey, I started it today.




2010 was an off and on year of working out and then in October I had surgery which put me out of commission for working out until mid-December. During that time I had managed to gain a significant amount of weight. I would guess my weight is any where between 135 and 140 (to some that doesn't seem like a lot but a year ago I was barely knocking at 115). Now once I had recovered from surgery I was SUPPOSED to start working out as I had 2 months before I went on vacation but that didn't happened and with something like this, better later than never!


So now 2011 hit and I was speaking with my Accountability Partner and I decided enough was enough and let's get this show on the road. My first thought was to hit up the P90X series but decided against it. So upon a diligent search on YouTube.com I happened to come across a workout routine Killer 550 Reps Workout and decided to give it a try for 45 days, I thought would be simple enough to do on a daily basis...unfortunately I was wrong and got my ass handed to me by a lil Czech girl name Zuzana...smh

This is Zuzana!!!

So this blog is dedicated to my 45 days of workout..

Current Measurements (01/04/11):

Arms: 12 inches

Bust: 34 inches

Waist (around the belly button): 31 inches

Hips: 39.5 inches

Legs: 22.75 inches

My goal measurements:

Arms: less than 10 inches and toned

Bust: 33 inches (reduction of back fat, yes I admit I do have back fat...smh)

Waist (around the belly button): 25 inches

Hips: 38 inches and toned

Legs: 20 inches and toned