Ok, I've not posted for a few days, not because I've been sat on the sofa eating the Christmas food that is left, but just because I've been busy preparing to the first week back at work, with loads of things to get sorted!!
Friday night had a rest night, but Saturday jumped back on the exercise band wagon and did another Nike training session, which I have to say didn't feel as heavy going as the first, so I feel a bit like I hadn't done much!!
Both Sunday and yesterday were exercise free, apart from running up and down the stairs at work!
So, today is one week since I started out on my quest to 'get fitter'. I took all my measurements at the start, but am not going to revisit them for a few months, instead my focus is on weight for now. My starting weight was 12 Stone, and jumping on the scales this morning, was happy to see 11 Stone 11 lbs!!! So, 3 pounds down! At least I'm heading in the right direction!! Onwards and downwards!!!
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Thursday, 3 January 2013
Day 2 - temptation!
Felt good about yesterday, but after getting woken up at midnight by a 3 1/2 year old after having only been in bed an hour, was not so optimistic about today.
Firstly, I had a biscuit :( energy levels were low!
Tried to get back on track by having an apple, which after 2 bites was pinched by my 18 month old!!!
Did manage to resist any more biscuits, but then my sister turned up with homemade brownies, would have been rude to enjoy one!
Tried to ease of any more 'bad food', and did a few sets of sit ups to try and counteract the damage I had already caused.
But then it got worse....... I baked a batch of banana and white chocolate cupcakes, fortunately the majority of the second batch burnt!! But it didn't stop me enjoying the first batch!!
Feeling terrible, decided I had to do some kind of exercise, so made use of the Nike Training Club app, which has a whole range of exercises for all goals and abilities, and even though I opted for the beginner workout, and roped Carl into taking part too!!!
I was not as easy as expected, but it did help get my incredible stiff legs moving again!!
Followed this with a beef stir fry, hopefully that isn't too bad and balances out the day pretty well.
Here's to day 3, just had a tip off about a detox plan......
Firstly, I had a biscuit :( energy levels were low!
Tried to get back on track by having an apple, which after 2 bites was pinched by my 18 month old!!!
Did manage to resist any more biscuits, but then my sister turned up with homemade brownies, would have been rude to enjoy one!
Tried to ease of any more 'bad food', and did a few sets of sit ups to try and counteract the damage I had already caused.
But then it got worse....... I baked a batch of banana and white chocolate cupcakes, fortunately the majority of the second batch burnt!! But it didn't stop me enjoying the first batch!!
Feeling terrible, decided I had to do some kind of exercise, so made use of the Nike Training Club app, which has a whole range of exercises for all goals and abilities, and even though I opted for the beginner workout, and roped Carl into taking part too!!!
I was not as easy as expected, but it did help get my incredible stiff legs moving again!!
Followed this with a beef stir fry, hopefully that isn't too bad and balances out the day pretty well.
Here's to day 3, just had a tip off about a detox plan......
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Day 1
So, today I was mentally prepared for what I was going to do! Run back home after dropping the little monkey's off at nursery!!!
Waiting for the bus in my running kit at 7.30am was bloody freezing so I was totally not looking forward to the gasping for breath and burning sensation of the cold air up my nose!
Didn't really know what route I was going to take, but just started to run, in the general direction of home, and with my headphones in I managed to block out the sound from my warthog impression as I passed unsuspecting commuters on their leisurely stroll to the office!
Ran the long boring road bit, nearly fell down the stairs of the subway as my legs were like jelly and then embraced the downhill part where I kept telling myself to 'relax into the hill, just enjoy it'. Then picked up the pace, through the town centre, looking like I was a pro at all this, then down through the gardens and to the pier, where I decided to stop, admire the sunrise and more importantly stretch out my burning calf muscles which I was convinced were about to snap!
From then I adopted a 'walk when you get to the last beach hut/lamp post/bench/ambulance crew!!!'
Eventually made it home managing to run the whole of the last section, whilst listening to a rather bizarre combination of Vampire weekend, Cypress Hill and Hi Ho Silver Lining!!
On stopping and checking my running app, I managed a distance of 5.52k or 3.42 miles in 42.16mins, apparently that's 473 calories!!
Not great, but a starting point.
Have been good with the old food today, did not add sugar to my porridge, or for that matter consume any sugar!! Hold on, additional info, just been handed a bowl of trifle, I'm going to have just 3 spoonfuls!!! I also drank 5 glasses of water, which is an improvement on the usual thimble full!
So overall how do I feel today, out of ten and in 3 words.......1 being death and 10 being ultimate nirvana.... then about 3! Achey, bloated and drained!
Waiting for the bus in my running kit at 7.30am was bloody freezing so I was totally not looking forward to the gasping for breath and burning sensation of the cold air up my nose!
Didn't really know what route I was going to take, but just started to run, in the general direction of home, and with my headphones in I managed to block out the sound from my warthog impression as I passed unsuspecting commuters on their leisurely stroll to the office!
Ran the long boring road bit, nearly fell down the stairs of the subway as my legs were like jelly and then embraced the downhill part where I kept telling myself to 'relax into the hill, just enjoy it'. Then picked up the pace, through the town centre, looking like I was a pro at all this, then down through the gardens and to the pier, where I decided to stop, admire the sunrise and more importantly stretch out my burning calf muscles which I was convinced were about to snap!
From then I adopted a 'walk when you get to the last beach hut/lamp post/bench/ambulance crew!!!'
Eventually made it home managing to run the whole of the last section, whilst listening to a rather bizarre combination of Vampire weekend, Cypress Hill and Hi Ho Silver Lining!!
On stopping and checking my running app, I managed a distance of 5.52k or 3.42 miles in 42.16mins, apparently that's 473 calories!!
Not great, but a starting point.
Have been good with the old food today, did not add sugar to my porridge, or for that matter consume any sugar!! Hold on, additional info, just been handed a bowl of trifle, I'm going to have just 3 spoonfuls!!! I also drank 5 glasses of water, which is an improvement on the usual thimble full!
So overall how do I feel today, out of ten and in 3 words.......1 being death and 10 being ultimate nirvana.... then about 3! Achey, bloated and drained!
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