nmhemeon's new journal

[nmhemeon]

I’m frustrated now because I was almost done posting my journal and I lost it and have to start all over again! So here I go again!

I’m a 32 yr old stay at home mom. I’m at about 140lbs and 5’1 with 15lbs to lose to get me where I ought to be. I don’t want to be bulky - just very fit and toned. I workout at home only. Gym memberships are not in my budget and I prefer the privacy. My dvds afford me time to be with my 3 yr old son. I babysit twice a week, too, so my time is precious. I’ve been staying strong with my schedule for 2 months now and I have noticed some difference especially in my upper arms and shoulders (building great definition in my shoulders). Still have the underarm flaps going on - any suggestions?

I haven’t seen any weight loss although my clothes fit a bit better so I’ve been tracking my caloric intake on the daily plate (what an eye opener - never paid attention to the amount of calories I’ve been eating). Hopefully by tracking my intake I’ll be able to lose weight now. I also just ordered the reebok deck - a must have for anyone who works out at home with limited space. REEBOK DECK The next Step in Fitness

So, my schedule is as follows:

Mon 1 hr high intensity cardio (Tae Bo - which also incorporates the use of resistance bands for strenth)

Tues 20 min high intensity cardio (concentrating on lower body - lots of lunges and squats) or 25 min cardio kickboxing
strength training with handweights or resistance bands
30 min yoga

Wed 1 hr high intensity cardio (Tae Bo - which also incorporates the use of resistance bands for strenth)

Thurs 20 min high intensity cardio (concentrating on lower body - lots of lunges and squats) or 25 min cardio kickboxing
strength training with handweights or resistance bands
30 min yoga

Fri 1 hr high intensity cardio (Tae Bo - which also incorporates the use of resistance bands for strenth)

Sat or Sun strength training with handweights or resistance bands and maybe yoga

I have one day of rest which I love!

With the strength training, I’ve been following Brad Shoenfeld’s guidelines in Sculpting her Body Perfect. He recommends working each muscle group once with 3 sets of 15-20 reps.

In a little while I’ll do my cardio and sweat my butt off (hopefully).