It was tough riding the elliptical at the gym last night after completing S90 the morning before, but the extra workout will pay off. It was a short ride at 45 minutes but I worked up a good sweat and it said I burned a lot of calories (not sure I believe what the machine says... but that's another story.)
I did pretty well on the food side yesterday making a few substitutions but eating 6 smaller meals and drinking a ton of water. No artificial sweeteners were consumed.
Ultimate Ball
Upon waking up, I popped in the DVD and got to work. This one was more challenging balance-wise than yesterday's routine because everything involves the ball. I need to inflate it some more because it is too squishy and some of the exercises were not possible. I had fun doing them and again got my heart rate up and worked a good sweat. This video really concentrates on your abs.
Hardest part: going full extension with feet on the ball and lifting one leg at a time for 30 seconds. If you felt a tremor near your house, that was me shaking by the end of the second leg.
Best part: I have arthritis in my pelvis so I REALLY like the moves where you lie on your back, put the ball between your legs and rotate left and right. That motion helps relieve my pain.
Meals
I can't believe they want us (men) to eat 5 to 6 hard boiled eggs plus one yolk (really?) AND a full portion of cream of wheat for breakfast. Whoa. So far I have eaten 4 eggs and we'll see about the cream of wheat. I may make that my meal #2. We're supposed to add flax and wheat germ to the cream of wheat, so I figure that is to get our fiber intake up. No problem -- I take metamucil and get the fiber I need that way.
I bought a large fillet of salmon at Costco yesterday, so I will cook/freeze that today for portions throughout the week.
It's a bit interesting trying to fit this meal plan into my family's because dinners, in particular, don't align well. But I am flexible and will adjust my intake the best I can. It is a guideline and not a firm plan, IMO.
Tomorrow
Day #3 on the calendar they give you shows a day of rest. I have been working out for 10 months now, so I am not resting tomorrow. I am skipping to day #4 and Tabata Inferno. Everyone says that is a bitch of a workout. Can't wait to try it!
Tonight I will work out with my wife at the gym. Hopefully she joins me in the mornings to join my on this fitness odyssey.
Get moving!
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Up the Ante
I read good things about the Supreme 90 Day fitness DVDs, so I went out and bought a set. It was pretty cheap -- $15 plus tax by using a $5 off $15 coupon from Bed Bath and Beyond so I am not out a ton of cash if it turns out I don't like it. Enclosed were 10 DVDs, a calendar that shows which workout to do on which day (with a few rest days on it), and a 30 day nutrition guide that includes a shopping list and recipes.
The guide tells you to eat 6 smaller meals per day, probably to keep the metabolism engaged during the day, with the last meal being optional (don't eat if you are not hungry). It has advice you commonly hear on many diet plans, drink a lot of water (including when you first wake up), eat complex carbs , stay away from junk food and sugar, and talks about what to do when eating out. It seems like sensible advice. To be honest, my eating habits are ok (about 4 meals per day), but I will give this an honest attempt to see if it makes a difference.
You also need an exercise ball and various hand weights. We already have a ball but it's my wife's, so I am ordering one today from Amazon and should get it by Wed. Tonight we will go to one of the sports stores or Target and get a few hand weights to supplement the 1 & 2 pound weights we already have. I'm thinking somewhere between 4 and 10 pound weights for me.
I previewed the first workout DVD and it looks comprehensive. It has a warm up, main exercises, then cool down. The title says it all; Intro Chest & Back. It has the obligatory already-ripped-bodies -- both men and women that are already in shape complete with six packs and tiny butts. Note to the producers: I would believe in the marketing more if we were able to see an overweight man and woman become more fit as we watch the videos. The preview has my mind and body prepared for intense workout sessions. These people were sweating by the time the cool off period began and I'm sure I will be sweating well before they are. From what I see, it is a huge mix of muscle movements to cause muscle confusion. I am looking forward to burning the fat!
Before I start, I've got to figure out where I will work out. My basement is a mess right now so either I've got to seriously clean it up, or work out in my den. I think I'll put in the hours tonight and prepare the basement.
My plan is to get all the weights, food and clean the basement tonight and start in earnest tomorrow. I will also buy a measuring tape so I can track my various sizes and document my body fat percentage that my scale reports. We are also going to our regular workout tonight because I really miss it.
More tomorrow. Get moving!
The guide tells you to eat 6 smaller meals per day, probably to keep the metabolism engaged during the day, with the last meal being optional (don't eat if you are not hungry). It has advice you commonly hear on many diet plans, drink a lot of water (including when you first wake up), eat complex carbs , stay away from junk food and sugar, and talks about what to do when eating out. It seems like sensible advice. To be honest, my eating habits are ok (about 4 meals per day), but I will give this an honest attempt to see if it makes a difference.
You also need an exercise ball and various hand weights. We already have a ball but it's my wife's, so I am ordering one today from Amazon and should get it by Wed. Tonight we will go to one of the sports stores or Target and get a few hand weights to supplement the 1 & 2 pound weights we already have. I'm thinking somewhere between 4 and 10 pound weights for me.
I previewed the first workout DVD and it looks comprehensive. It has a warm up, main exercises, then cool down. The title says it all; Intro Chest & Back. It has the obligatory already-ripped-bodies -- both men and women that are already in shape complete with six packs and tiny butts. Note to the producers: I would believe in the marketing more if we were able to see an overweight man and woman become more fit as we watch the videos. The preview has my mind and body prepared for intense workout sessions. These people were sweating by the time the cool off period began and I'm sure I will be sweating well before they are. From what I see, it is a huge mix of muscle movements to cause muscle confusion. I am looking forward to burning the fat!
Before I start, I've got to figure out where I will work out. My basement is a mess right now so either I've got to seriously clean it up, or work out in my den. I think I'll put in the hours tonight and prepare the basement.
My plan is to get all the weights, food and clean the basement tonight and start in earnest tomorrow. I will also buy a measuring tape so I can track my various sizes and document my body fat percentage that my scale reports. We are also going to our regular workout tonight because I really miss it.
More tomorrow. Get moving!
The First Step
My odyssey begins with a first step. Actually, it's a journey that started late last year. I couldn't stand how I felt with too much fat all around my body and too little energy. Being in our 40's has really hit home... something had to change so that we could live a longer and healthier life.
So my wife and I committed to joining a fitness center near our house and we've been working out 3-5 days per week ever since. It was easier for me than it was for her (she has more weight to lose) and at first I encountered quite a bit of resistance. But we have made a nice transition in this lifestyle, and together we look forward to spending time at the gym as much as possible. The last few weeks have been hectic and we have slipped into 1-2 times per week. We mostly work on the machines (treadmill, elliptical) and the weight machines, but sometimes opt for a swim or a relaxing sauna. It's a nice place and although it is moderately expensive, I feel it is worth it. We also walk outside together.
But something has to change again because although we both have lost weight and are feeling better about our bodies, we still haven't achieved our goals. Nowhere close to it.
This blog is my outlet to discuss the trials and tribulations of losing weight and getting fit. It will contain personal information, and that's why I will remain anonymous. But it will be an honest self assessment of my ability to meet my goal using new techniques and equipment to do so. Remember to check with your personal physician before starting any exercise or diet program. You want to make sure your body is up to the challenge and have a knowledgeable medical expert standing by to answer your questions.
I will occasionally post details about my weight and dimensions. Here are my details so far:
Start weight last year: 196
Current weight: 178
Height: 5' 8"
Goal weight: 155
Age: 40's
Diet: I eat very little junk food, minimal bread/pasta/potatoes/rice (more now than my recent modified Atkins diet, though), and strive to make dinners healthy. We eat salad FOR dinner at least once a week.
Today we restart our fitness odyssey and we are more committed than ever to move forward and achieve our goals. I hope you join me (us) and start your own personal journey to better health.
So my wife and I committed to joining a fitness center near our house and we've been working out 3-5 days per week ever since. It was easier for me than it was for her (she has more weight to lose) and at first I encountered quite a bit of resistance. But we have made a nice transition in this lifestyle, and together we look forward to spending time at the gym as much as possible. The last few weeks have been hectic and we have slipped into 1-2 times per week. We mostly work on the machines (treadmill, elliptical) and the weight machines, but sometimes opt for a swim or a relaxing sauna. It's a nice place and although it is moderately expensive, I feel it is worth it. We also walk outside together.
But something has to change again because although we both have lost weight and are feeling better about our bodies, we still haven't achieved our goals. Nowhere close to it.
This blog is my outlet to discuss the trials and tribulations of losing weight and getting fit. It will contain personal information, and that's why I will remain anonymous. But it will be an honest self assessment of my ability to meet my goal using new techniques and equipment to do so. Remember to check with your personal physician before starting any exercise or diet program. You want to make sure your body is up to the challenge and have a knowledgeable medical expert standing by to answer your questions.
I will occasionally post details about my weight and dimensions. Here are my details so far:
Start weight last year: 196
Current weight: 178
Height: 5' 8"
Goal weight: 155
Age: 40's
Diet: I eat very little junk food, minimal bread/pasta/potatoes/rice (more now than my recent modified Atkins diet, though), and strive to make dinners healthy. We eat salad FOR dinner at least once a week.
Today we restart our fitness odyssey and we are more committed than ever to move forward and achieve our goals. I hope you join me (us) and start your own personal journey to better health.
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