No-Frills - 2006 Journal

[no-frills]

Pierini - thanks so much for stopping by and for the kudos. I am feeling really good, look forward to exercise everyday and can definitely see the value of setting AND tracking goals. The real test is coming ... like you, my work gets extra crazy Jan - March ... I will be working out as many early mornings as I can and also at hotels when I travel.

[minime]

way to go on that 4lbs no-frills! yeah! you are doing so great!

Maybe you could take a twenty minute walk somtime during the day? that may eliminate the need for you to cut the two points from your diet? I'm not sure how it works exactly.. anyway just think that when you have lost the weight you will be able to increase your calories to maintenance... woohoo!

[no-frills]

minime... glad you are back and thanks for the encouragement. I am truly going to have to work harder on improving my eating further. I still have work to do and room for healthier choices.... but its a journey.

1/8/07 6:00 am
10,240 precor strides @ resistence 7, varying incline = 1000 calories

[no-frills]

1/9/07 8:00 am
10,480 precor strides @ resistence 7, varying incline = 1000 calories

[gymgirl]

hot damn no-frills you are on fi-aaahhh! (that should be read fire, but with some 'tude ) seriously, you are pumpin' out some great workouts! look at you getting your ab exercises in there! :

great job on the continued weight loss and also bumping up that speed on the treadmill. it really makes a difference! how's the tendon thing on the back of your leg? was it a one time tweak that went away after a day of rest or is it still giving your problems?

[no-frills]

gymgirl....I read your post out loud with lots of attitude to JDR3. We both cracked up. JDR3 has really missed reading conversations / banter between you and minime.... so much that he has resorted to holding conversations with me... ha ha ha.... you know men ..."talking is extra".

Thanks for asking about my leg. I backed off for 1 day by doing a different exercise and it went away which made me really happy. I need my cardio to keep the weight loss going. It feels good to mix in the TM a few days a week and I am noticing my runs are feeling easier ... so I started bumping up the speed just a bit ... enough to trick myself.

I still don't like ab work but I am gradually add more of it in. I think the more I do the easier it will get and hopefully someday I will actually like it... Nah...but I will do it.

1/10/07 8:00 am
10,480 precor strides, resistance 7, varied incline 1-17 = 1000 calories

Noon - Worked from home so I thought I would do another round of precor
10,480 precor strides, resistance 7, varied incline 1-17 = 1000 calories

5:30 pm at the gym
1 mile run on the TM, 0% incline @ 6.0 or 10 minute mile
25 Roman Chair straight leg raise

2 rounds of 15:
Leg Press @ 110lb
Leg Ext @ 90lb
Leg Curl @ 100lb
chest Press @ 90lb
shoulder press @ 60lb
seated row hands over @ 90lb
seated row hands under @ 90lb
Bicep Curl @ 60lb
Tricep Extension @ 70lb
Pullover @ 80lb
Rotary Deltoid @ 60lb
Butterfly Contractor @ 60lb
Rotary Torso @ 50lb
50 abductor - outer thigh - 100 lbs
50 abductor - inner thigh - 90 lbs

[minime]

lol gymgirl you made me laugh too

no-frills - WOW you did a lot of exercise yesterday! jebus no wonder the lbs are melting off you! way to go girlfrien' (ok, so no I cannot pulloff the 'tude like gymgirl LOL)

[gymgirl]

Originally Posted by no-frills

gymgirl....I read your post out loud with lots of attitude to JDR3. We both cracked up. JDR3 has really missed reading conversations / banter between you and minime.... so much that he has resorted to holding conversations with me... ha ha ha.... you know men ..."talking is extra".

Thanks for asking about my leg. I backed off for 1 day by doing a different exercise and it went away which made me really happy. I need my cardio to keep the weight loss going. It feels good to mix in the TM a few days a week and I am noticing my runs are feeling easier ... so I started bumping up the speed just a bit ... enough to trick myself.

LOL glad we can entertain people. i always just assumed only minime reads the non-workout rambling parts. lol and hahaha about the 'talking is extra' you had me rolling with that one, so funny yet sadly so true sometimes.

glad to hear your leg is better, injuries are always a bummer. it probably is really good for you to mix your cardio up with TM and eliptical, and that is fantastic that the runs are getting easier! you have been doing EXCELLENT!

[no-frills]

Minime / Gymgirl... thanks for the "props". I have a bunch more weight to take off, so I will need to rely on you girls to help keep me going. I am feeling good but don't want to get too comfortable... no backsliding allowed.

An update on my 1.5 year old yellow lab who had knee surgery 6 weeks ago. I used to take her out almost every day for 3-5 mile walks then she ran after a bird and has been out of commission for 6 weeks. Today we finally were able to start back on a small walk. I will need to gradually work her back up to where she was... another good excuse to get in exercise. She is so worth it!

1/11/07 6:30 am
10,480 precor strides, level 7 resistance and 1-17 elevation = 1000 calories

[minime]

Aw that is so sad about your doggy : poor girl. At least she is feeling better now, and you can take her out again

[gymgirl]

Originally Posted by no-frills

Minime / Gymgirl... thanks for the "props". I have a bunch more weight to take off, so I will need to rely on you girls to help keep me going. I am feeling good but don't want to get too comfortable... no backsliding allowed.

we will be here for you no-frills! sorry to hear about your dog, but glad to hear she is starting to feel better now. i bet she misses her walk with her mommy!

[no-frills]

1/11 6:30am
10,480 precor strides, level 7 resistence, @ 1-17 varying inclines = 1000 c's

1/12 6:30am
10,480 precor strides, level 7 resistence, @ 1-17 varying inclines = 1000 c's

1/13 - Rest Day

[no-frills]

1/14/07 12:30 p.m. @ gym
2 mile run on the TM, 0% incline @ 6.4
25 Roman Chair straight leg raise

2 rounds of 15:
Leg Press @ 110lb
Leg Ext @ 90lb
Leg Curl @ 100lb
chest Press @ 90lb
shoulder press @ 60lb
seated row hands over @ 90lb
seated row hands under @ 90lb
Bicep Curl @ 60lb
Tricep Extension @ 70lb
Pullover @ 80lb
Rotary Deltoid @ 60lb
Butterfly Contractor @ 60lb
Rotary Torso @ 50lb
50 abductor - outer thigh - 100 lbs
50 abductor - inner thigh - 90 lbs

2 mile run on the TM, 0% incline @ 6.4

WW Weigh-in =1lb Loss this week = 27 total
- on my own = 7.0 lbs
- WW week 1 = 5.0 lbs
- WW week 2 = 1.4 lbs
- WW week 3 = 4.6 lbs
- WW week 4 = .2 lbs
- WW week 5 = 2.4 lbs
- WW week 6 = 1.6 lbs
- WW week 7 = 0 lbs
- WW week 8 = 4 lbs
- WW week 9 = 1 lb

Annual Goals Update - Week #2 2007
- Intentional exercise 6 days/week = 6 days total = Met Goal
- Weights 2-3 days p/week = 2 days total = Met Goal
- Weight within WW range 145-155 = Not Met
- BMI within WW range 20/25 = Not Met

Upcoming week should be quite a challenge. I am traveling Mon-Wed and will have to make sure I get in cardio all 3 days at the hotel. I have a funeral Thursday but will get up early to do precor and weights because I don't think mentally I will feel like doing it in the evening. Then I am off to Lake Tahoe with girl friends Friday - Sunday---- so I will have to get my cardio and weights in 1st thing in the morning on Friday... hope to get in Cardio on Saturday & Sunday .... but no guarantees.

[no-frills]

1/15/07 6:00 am
7500 precor strides @ level 7, varying 1-17 incline = 706 calories

I had to catch an early morning plane and wasn't able to fit in the usual goal of 10,000 strides p/day..... but at least I was able to get in some.

[tim_mcf]

have to make sure I get in cardio all 3 days at the hotel.

Do a "Pukie Brewster"! You know you want to!