Exercise Log 6/28/11

Today I did a 5 minute warm up on the elliptical a 45 minute group circuit class followed by 15 more minutes on the elliptical.

Exercise Log 6/27/11

Yesterday was a rest day, which was good because I was still sore from "POWER" on Saturday.  Today I did "Peak 8" on the elliptical, followed by the group class "CENTERGY".  Centergy is a mix between yoga and pilates.  It is not strenuous, but I feel it balances out my workout routine.

Exercise Log 6/25/11

"POWER" class again today.  I really like that class, it just might be my favorite.  Tried to take it up a notch today, now that I have an idea of what I am suppose to be doing.

Exercise Log 6/24/11

Today I did about 20 minutes of weights and then a group stretch class.  I usually enjoy the stretch class but today it STUNK. :-(   There is this one instructor that I just cannot take her style.  I am sure she is a very nice girl, but she sounds talks like a robot and she shouldn't be doing stretch or yoga or any class where you should have somewhat of a soothing/relaxing voice. LOL.

Exercise Log 6/23/11

Today I did about 45 minutes of cardio followed by 20+ minutes of some good stretching.  Yesterday's "power" class kicked my butt... literally.  I have a pain in my butt.  Guess those lunges did their job!

Exercise Log 6/21 and 6/22

Yesterday I did some cardio followed by a circuit group class.

Today I did some cardio followed by the Power class.

I am still fasting 3 days a week for about 22-23 hours.  I rarely make it the full 24 hours before eating.  I probably could if I was busy, but most often I am just at home.

I am losing weight and feel great and that is what matters most.

Exercise Log 6/20/11

Today I did 15 minutes of cardio followed by the "Centergy" class which is a pilates/yoga combo.  Not too strenous, but still difficult.

Exercise Log June 17/18

Yesterday I did the Rush Power class again and this morning I thought I would give Zumba a try.  That was funny.  This girl does not have a speck of rhythm and I just cannot coordinate that many body parts in a way that gives me a good workout.  I quit 30 minutes in and went and did about 20 more minutes on the cardio machines.

Exercise Log 6/16/11

Today I did 30 minutes of cardio (including peak 8) and a lot of stretching.

Exercise Log 6/15/11

Today I went to another group class.  It's called "Power" and you use weights to work each muscle group. I am clearly a weakling compared to most of my fellow classmates!  Need to get stronger!!

June 13/14 Exercise Log

Yesterday I did 25 minutes of moderate intensity cardio and some weights.  Nothing major since I worked out pretty hard on Sunday.

Today I did a group circuit class.  I like the group classes a lot, and circuit is a great total workout.

Exercise Log 6/12/11

No exercise yesterday, too wore out after Friday's trip to Dollywood.

Today I did a little bit of everything... the Peak 8 on the elliptical, followed by working each major muscle group on a weight machine, followed by 15 minutes on the recumbent bike.

Fasting from right after dinner tonight until dinner tomorrow, and tomorrow morning is a weigh-in measurement check.  Regardless of what the scale says, I see a real difference in my waist (I actually have one... haha!) and am happy with my progress thus far.

Exercise Log 6/10/11

Didn't make it to the gym yesterday but I did walk all over Dollywood for 7 hours pushing 2 kids in a double stroller.  And I climbed to the top of the Slidewinder with Nikki at least 5 times, so I am counting it as a workout. :-)

Exercise Log 6/9/11

Did a 50 minute group strength training class today.  I am starting to see small changes in my body.

Exercise Log 6/7/11

Hit the gym for some weights today.  Whole body work out.  Felt great!

Exercise Log 6/6/11

I didn't get to the gym at all over the weekend but I went today for a very quick workout.  I tried to do HIIT in the "peak 8" format.  3 minutes of warm up followed by 8 intervals of 30 seconds high intensity/90 seconds recovery, followed by a 2 min cool down.  So only about 20 minutes of actual exercise, but it is suppose to be even better than a much longer workout of just steady state cardio.

Exercise Log 6/3/11

Today I tried a new group class at the gym called RUSH power.  It works each muscle group using weights but in a group setting and with music.  The first class has a steep learning curve, but I can see myself getting a lot out of it once I know what I am doing.  Loved it.

Today was a fast day until dinner.  Luke babysat while I had a night to myself so I ate at an Asian Buffet nearby. YUM.  I forgot to mention on the last fast day that I have stopped getting afternoon headaches! YAY.

Exercise Log 6/2/11

Tonight we all went to the gym and I did an hour of yoga.  I haven't done an "easy" class in a while and it felt good to stretch.  I will likely pay for it tomorrow with a sore back... I need to do it more often apparently so my back doesn't complain every time!

Tomorrow is a fast day.... then I am going out to eat somewhere while Luke babysits.  He is in desperate need of cash, and I don't mind the time to myself.  Where shall I eat, that is the question!?

Exercise Log 5/31/11

Back to the gym today after four days off... did a circuit training group class and loved it.  A good workout.  Ate dinner at 4:30 and tomorrow is a fast day.

Exercise Log 5/26/11

Super busy day today and I almost didn't make it to the gym.  Pulled it together after the littles were in bed and did a 25 minute workout on the elliptical of fairly high intensity.  Then stretched and a cool down, followed by a soak in the hot tub, a visit to the steam room.  NICE.  Tomorrow is another fast day.