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My Vertical Knee Raise Challenge

August 8, 2010 By 6 Comments

So my new trainer had me try out this new (to me) piece of gym equipment where you can do a variety of things but he tried to get me to do vertical knee raises and I completely failed LOL  I have now challenged myself to be able to accomplish this task by the end of September.  It is so hard because I have hardly any really good upper body strength.  Hubby can hop on it and go to town and not only do knee lifts but leg lifts too.  I have a really long way to go!  Have you ever seen this vertical knee raise machine?

I have tried it a few times now and just have to laugh every time because I really do look like a total fool on it HA HA!  It’s going to be a major challenge.  Please send good thoughts my way because I’ll really need them LOL

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My 2010 personal goals

January 4, 2010 By 3 Comments

It’s time to embrace 2010 so I have set some pretty hefty goals for myself of things I quite possibly would like to accomplish this year.

Angie’s Rockin’ 2010 Healthy Living Personal Goals

  • Do a 5k (walking)
  • Do a 10k (walking)
  • Learn more about the vegetarian/vegan lifestyles while cutting down on processed foods and eating more whole foods (these are some of the things I will try to focus on: Resolve to Eat Right)
  • Lose 50-100 lbs and tons of inches (I would like to fit comfortably in a size 12 by the time we head back to Jamaica in December 2010)
  • Try new class at the gym
  • Participate in a different workout challenge every month (whether it’s my own blog challenge or others)
  • Strength training/Ab work 3x week

I know there is more I want to accomplish and I can update this list as I go along.  I really struggled weight wise in both ’08 & ’09 and just want to be able to learn to Embrace the Struggle this year.

My weeks vary but will look something like this:

Monday- Spin class

Tuesday- In home workout

Wednesday- Spin class

Thursday- In home workout

Friday- In home workout

Saturday- Wii Fit

Sunday- Spin class

It is my goal to do something active every day!

P.S.  Above I linked to the book, Embrace the Struggle by Zig Ziglar. I was given this book to review and found it so encouraging when others shared different ways they have struggled in their life.  Whether it be addiction, physical impairments, financial troubles, etc., it just showed me that everyone goes through tough times and CAN come out on the positive end.

I wish each and every one of you a wonderfully successful 2010!

 
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Menu Plan to Motivational Monday

September 14, 2009 By 7 Comments

Happy Monday!

I know you’re used to seeing Menu Plans here on Monday but for the last few weeks it’s been pretty lame.  Kev and I haven’t been to the grocery store so we are just flying by the seat of our pants when it comes to meals.  We don’t have much in the house but I think we are going to try to go through what we do have so it should be an interesting week.

As for motivation, I am ready to get moving again.  Today was good when it came to exercise and meals but I overdid it on the sweet consumption yikes!  Today I walked 20 min. outside and did 40 min. on the elliptical at the gym.  Tomorrow the plan is a 3-5 mile Walk Away the Pounds dvd and walk outside.

I’m so excited that The Biggest Loser show’s premier is tomorrow night.  Will you watch?  Although I decided not to follow the goal I had to do The Biggest Loser DVD workouts, I’m still going to watch the show.  Looking forward to it!

Next Monday 9/21/09, I start the Fat Loss Quickie program and I’m very nervous ha ha! Scott, the creator of the program has a home office fitness transformation contest starting then and I want to be involved so I decided to get in the program.  It’s free to enter the contest if you become a member of the program.

Many of you ask what my motivation is to keep going and really it’s because I want to be healthy and eat healthy, I want to get rid of body fat and ultimately have a toned body plus our Jamaican vacations are a big motivation.  I need to keep going!  I have had many set backs and have lost and gained back weight but I know that I am not going to quit and that a lifestyle change takes time.

What is your motivation to live a healthy lifestyle?

 
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September Challenge and Goals

September 1, 2009 By 4 Comments

I cannot believe it’s September already.  August went pretty well until the end and then took a nose dive but it is what it is.  This month’s challenge of course will have to do with The Biggest Loser TV show.  I’m so excited for it to start back up on Tuesday, September 15th.

My Biggest Loser challenge this month is to do at least 3 days a week of the original The Biggest Loser Workout, Power Sculpt and even throw in some of the 30 Day Shred.  I have some of the other DVD’s on my wish list (like Cardio Max, Boot Camp, Yoga, The Biggest Loser workout Volumn 2 and all of Jillian’s DVD’s too ha ha) so maybe if I can grab a few of those, I’ll add them in as well.

Mom threw out a challenge for our immediate family (mom, dad, uncle, myself and Kev) to lose 20 lbs each by Thanksgiving.  I have various challenges over the next few months so I’m excited to see how it all plays out.

My goal for September is to lose 8 lbs BUT ultimately inch loss is more important to me so I’m not going to stress out over weight.  In addition to the 3 days of Biggest Loser workouts, I will also be doing the normal gym routine of 2 days of spin class and 2 days cardio.  There will be at least 2 days a week of strength training too.

Two questions for you….

1) Do you watch The Biggest Loser TV Show?

2) What are your weight loss/fitness goals for September?

Let’s hear from you!

Happy September,

 
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Goals for the week and workouts

June 7, 2009 By 4 Comments

This week was good but different not having two spin classes and having to do a spin ride on our own.  We did OK but I think I might have pushed a bit too hard (hubby says so LOL).  I think tomorrow I will do an endurance ride and try to stay the same heart rate throughout the ride.  Maybe I’ll add a few jumps to get my heart rate going though.  I just love hand position three on the spin bike, it’s my favorite.

Anyway, here are my workout goals for the week:

*3 sets of 10 bicycle crunches 3 days
*Clamshell Crunches with exercise ball 3 days
*Spinning 4 days
*Walking all other days
*Resistance bands and weights 3 days

Workout stats for the week of June 1-7, 2009

Monday-

*Walk outside
Time: 20 min.

*Spin (on my own since the class was canceled)
Time: 52 min.
Calories burned: 602

*Yogalates (first time in this class)
Time: 51 min.
Calories burned: 315

Tuesday-

*Walk outside
Time: 30 min.

Wednesday-

*Walk outside
Time: 20 min.

*Spin class
Time: 1 hour 1 min.
Calories burned: 559

Thursday-

*Walk outside
Time: 30 min.

Friday-

Day Off (so much for doing daily exercise oops)

Saturday-

*Spin class
Time: 1 hour 5 min.
Calories burned: 600

Sunday-

*Spin (on my own since the class was canceled)
Time: 50 min.
Calories burned: 547

How were your workouts last week and what are your exercise goals for the coming week?

 
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Personal Goals for March and Workouts

March 1, 2009 By 3 Comments

My personal goals for healthy eating and exercise for the month of March are as follows:

*Eat dessert only 3x a week (all other days will either be hot tea, fruit/yogurt or a piece of gum).  As for dessert days I am going to try to also choose healthier options.

*In addition to my 5 days a week of exercise goal I need to make sure I’m doing at least 2 days strength/core work.

I ordered some new Walk Away the Pounds DVD’s and they should arrive tomorrow.  The easier of the three will go to my mom for a belated Christmas gift LOL and the other two are FIVE miles each.  I’m excited to see if I can accomplish those.  I have also won a lot of workout DVD’s recently so I have to get moving on trying those out too.  As much as I really enjoy working out at the gym, in-home workouts are my favorite!  Mom and Dad are buying me a set of rebounding workout DVD’s for my b-day coming up April 1st so I’m totally excited for that.  I have tons of product reviews to get going on my website.  I’ll be sure to post as they go up.

Oh and be on the lookout this week, I have a cool product review coming and a giveaway.

Make it a great week and Happy March!

Workout stats for the week of February 23-March 1 2009

Monday-

*Walk Away the Pounds Walk Slim 2 mile
Time: 35 minutes
Miles: 2
Calories burned: 289

*Elliptical
Time: 5 minutes
Miles: .50
Calories burned: 71

*Spin class (Interval)
Time: 53 minutes
Calories burned: 512

Tuesday-

*Walk Away the Pounds Express 1 mile w/stretchy band
Time: 18 minutes
Miles: 1
Calories burned: 108

Wednesday-

*Walk Outside
Time:30 minutes

*Elliptical
Time: 10:49
Miles: 1.06
Calories burned: 226+

*Spin class (Strength)
Time: 57 minutes
Calories burned: 470

Thursday-

*Turbo Jam Turbo Sculpt
Time: 41 minutes
Calories burned: 250

Friday-

*Walk Outside
Time: 30 minutes

Saturday-

*Spin class (Strength)
Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
Miles: 10 miles (she gave us the mileage for this ride)
Calories burned: 567

Sunday- Sick Day

How was your week and do you have any personal goals for March?

 
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