I have been contemplating joining a gym. I signed on for a free 6 day trial at this gym nearby. Saturday was my first day. I did a spin class. Holy Moley! My lady bits are not a fan, However I DID make it the full hour! I made the mistake of updating my MapMyRun app (Replaced RunKeeper), and my friend saw and gave me hell for not texting her. She wanted to go. We met up later that evening at this local pub (where I completely negated any work I did at the gym, HELLO Cocktails, wings and Saratoga Chips!) and decided that we'd do another spin class at 8am the next morning. Not smart! I further negated THAT workout by having a root beer and yummy apps at my father in-laws. Oh. And the pasta salad! Not a great weekend, but I am still determined.
It takes 21 days to create a habit, and 50% of those that make one, drop their fitness plan after before 6 months (or so says the personal trainer I met with). I am planning on entering the Color Me Rad 5k in September. Maybe that will keep me motivated.
I ran this morning. I missed my Sunday Start for my Beginner-5K training. I will loose out on one "Rest" day, however, I managed to do 1.7 miles in 18 min with a 5min. Run/1min. Walk plan. Not too shabby. First time I went over a mile. This program is to help get me to the point where I can run non stop for a half hour. Based off of my 5/1 (3x) run. I have no doubt I'll be able to make it! I know that I will not be competitive for my first race, but I want to finish strong.
Back to the bit about the gym. I got on the scale, and it was one of the body composition ones. Measured my weight, fat, water...the whole 9! I am "Healthy" in all areas, but I definitely can't wait to get back on in a couple weeks and see what progress I have made. The great thing about it, is it shows progress, even if you don't see it reflected in actual pounds off! Where many people get discouraged when they don't see actual weight loss, a good body composition scale will show you that you didn't really plateau. Invest in one or ask you gym if they have one. A great tool.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Week 3
I will preface this by saying I hate working out. With a passion. It is NOT fun. Even with my favorite music playing loudly in my ears. I literally have to force myself to put on my sneakers and go out for my morning "run". I have been doing 1 mile every other day or so for 2 weeks now. Started at over a 14min. mile and am down to just under 11min. Not too shabby. Still not good though. This is my Third week and I am committed. I have since passed the time where I usually give up! YAY!!
I am doing a fun 5K "Warrior Dash" in July. First leg is up a mountain. What the heck am I thinking? The only thing that may ensure I cross the finish line is the promise of beer at the end. Copious amounts of liquid gold.
It is comical how out of shape I have found myself to be...but finding inspiration has been easy. From M., who has amazing legs that I envy, to a couple HS friends, Bubble and Hambone who, to know them today, you would never believe who they were in HS. They are true athletes and should be proud of what they have accomplished.
So, with that, I continue on my journey to getting fit, and losing weight. I am not obese, but I am over weight. Luckily I carry well, and do not "look" my weight (I am vain enough to say I am happy for that fact), but at 5'4" and 140lbs...I could easily stand to lose a few...or 15lbs. I have a body fat percentage of 26.23%, and that is "acceptable"...but I'd like to get down to 14% Body Fat. That should bring my weight to a healthy 118lbs.
I have always known not to strive for a strict number. I could never weigh 100lbs. I would look anorexic. I just don't have the body for it. Using Body Fat chart is a better way about finding YOUR personal "ideal" weight. I have 36.72lbs of body fat based off of body measurements. That means, 103.28 of my 140lbs is bone and tissue. You MUST have some body fat in order to actually function. For women it is higher. "Essential Fat" for women is 10%-12%. That means that for my body to even function properly, I should not strive to fall below 115lbs. Go to the link to read more. There is also a Body Fat calculator. It is not 100% accurate, but is a better gauge than BMI.
So, anywho...logging in my stats,
Weight: 140lbs
Waist: 26.5"
Wrist: 5"
Forearms: 8"
Bicep: 10"
Hips: 36.5"
Calf: 14"
Thigh: 21.5"
Ankle: 7.5"
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