It’s the first of the month ergo challenge time

My goal is to defeat the demon that keeps me from finishing this 30 day challenges. I am going to really try and keep myself accountable and finish it this time. i think I should motivate myself with a little reward after. if you have any suggestions, please let me know.

I got this from the 30-Day challenge website. they have challenges for everything. check it out http://30dayfitnesschallenges.com/classes/30-day-abs-challenge/

I also started my Run everyday November challlenge. Im still recovering from my Half marathon so I just walked 4.5 miles this morning.

since its the first of the month I also weighed in at a saddening 181.0 lbs. This just makes me want to cry since i was doing so well last year. My goal is to get to 175  by the end of the month. I think giving myself small goals is the way to go. this was I am  not putting too much pressure on myself. Still haven’t decided wether i will be weighing in weekly or at the end of the month.

Today i have a meeting with my gym instructor. we are going to come up with a full body strength workout session that I can do 3 times a week. I also have my friday kickboxing classes that are MURDER.  So there is my fitness plan for the month. Now if I can only get my eating in check i think this month might just be killer. especially since it’s my birthday month.  which is 3 days away… :O getting older.

 

Quite workout. For when you don’t want to make any noise

Day 21: working out without a gym

I don’t have a gym membership anymore because I need fl cut back on my expences for a while. I’m really bummed out because I was enjoying having a personal trainer doing strength training with me. I need to come up with a workout plan that doesn’t need equipment.

The cardio part is no problem. I have a plan to get in about 10-15kms everyday. I think I burn about 1000 calories just running.

I’ll be working on my abs daily.
-100 side bends each side, 3 sets
-crunches 50 reps, 3 sets
-bicycle crunches 50 reps, 3 sets
-scissor kicks
-reverse crunches

Mondays
– chest and back

Tuesday
-biceps and triceps

Wednesday
Hips, butt and shoulders

Thu-Sat
– repeat Mon-Wed

Sunday
-rest day

I’m going to do a bit of research on what exercises I can do for the different body parts and do not need equipment. I know it will mean being creative with exercises and atleast investing in some dumbbells.

I hope I can make this work. I don’t want not having a gym to be an excuse.

Day 15

Day 15

I’ve been back on track for 4 days now. Been to the gym everyday this week and have been running everyday. I have logged in 30.34 Kms. About 18.9 miles. Today I even recorded a new time for my kilometer. 5’19”. Yep. I only need to cut out 20 seconds from my time to get under 4 minutes for a 1K.

My eating has been good but not perfect. I am averaging 75g of carbs daily. I wish it was closer to 50. My protein hasn’t been too Goodall either. I think its about 65g. I need it to get up to 100g. My calories are great if not a bit too low.

On a different note, I think I need some type of challenge to motivate me. Or maybe some type of reward system to get me moving.
I like it when I have goals to work towards. I’ll have to think of something.

I’m tempted to weigh in tomorrow to see if I’ve made any progress. Official weigh-in isn’t until Sunday.I’m afraid if I don’t see a significant loss I might lose my momentum. Hopefully that fear will keep me off the scale until Sunday.

Day 12: Back in the groove

So I am getting myself back on track. After being sick last week and not going to the gym, I feel better and ready to get the weight loss moving in the right direction.

Today I made a plan for the whole week.
I made a menu and will share the recipes and pictures.
I will go running everyday this week and go to the gym at least five times. I hope I can get in 100K this week on my Nike.

For my breakfast, I made some sausage parties made from soy crumble (TVP) . I will add some eggs and an avocado to it.
For lunch I made some lentil soup. And for dinner I will be making a veggie stirfry with some tofu.
The plan is to drink atleast 10 glasses of water.
Will weigh in again on Sunday to see how what my effort will bring.

Day 9: Back to the gym

I was determined to go to the gym today no matter what. After having the flu all week and skipping the gym I’ve not been feeling myself.
I like that going to the gym has become such a norm for me that going a few days without it gets me out of whack.
I’m not quite myself yet and I felt a bit faint halfway through my workout, but I feel so much better now that I went.
I was there for 2.5hrs. I ran 2.5 kilometers in 15 minutes. Hit the weights for an hour. Worked on my shoulders and thighs.
I also got in an hour of step aerobics.
My eating was on point today. Well except for the piece of coffee cake I had. Still stayed under my carbs and calories.
tomorrow morning I’m off for my 12K run. My goal is to get in 1500K in the next one year.

I’m dreading my weigh-in Sunday :0

day 8: no changes

I still have the flu. 3 day missing the gym and it sucks. I hadn’t realized how much going to the gym had become a part of my lifestyle. This is also my second day not running. At this rate I’ll be behind on my mikes on Nike+
I’m hopping to be better by Friday. I’m determined to go to the gym regardless.