BIGGEST LOSER: GREEN TANGERINES.
Week Three...down 3.1 pounds, for a total of 5.3%. I lost again this week!! Woohoo!!!
Week One: Lost 4.1 pounds
Week Two: Lost 2.5 pounds
Week Three: Lost 3.1 pounds
TOTAL: 9.7 pounds lost!!!
PLACE: 22nd Overall
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Day 390
CHEST, TRI'S & ROW.
Warm up on the stationary bike for 10 minutes, up and out of the saddle.
Chest press, three sets of 10-12. I used only 20 pounds on each side, total of 85 pounds.
With a partner, one hops on the row machine until the other gets back from a plank walk with push up. Go about 10 yards, then back. Switch. One set each.
Bench dips, set of 30. Suicides, set of two. Repeat for two sets.
Row machine for 5 minutes.
With a resistance band, front raises, palm up. Set of 20, three full sets.
With your hands on step stools (one each hand), push ups, set of 20. Up/downs, set of 10. Repeat for three sets.
Row machine for 5 minutes.
With the heaviest weight you can, I used a 35lb dumbbell, tricept curls, set of 10-12, three sets.
Grab a stability ball and medium weights, butterflies, set of 12, three full sets.
With resistance bands (two) locked around a pole, overhead extentions, set of 20, three sets.
Warm up on the stationary bike for 10 minutes, up and out of the saddle.
Chest press, three sets of 10-12. I used only 20 pounds on each side, total of 85 pounds.
With a partner, one hops on the row machine until the other gets back from a plank walk with push up. Go about 10 yards, then back. Switch. One set each.
Bench dips, set of 30. Suicides, set of two. Repeat for two sets.
Row machine for 5 minutes.
With a resistance band, front raises, palm up. Set of 20, three full sets.
With your hands on step stools (one each hand), push ups, set of 20. Up/downs, set of 10. Repeat for three sets.
Row machine for 5 minutes.
With the heaviest weight you can, I used a 35lb dumbbell, tricept curls, set of 10-12, three sets.
Grab a stability ball and medium weights, butterflies, set of 12, three full sets.
With resistance bands (two) locked around a pole, overhead extentions, set of 20, three sets.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Day 387
I DID IT!!! I finally did it!! Throughout this journey, I have set MANY small goals, all of which I have been able to reach (i.e. to do a REAL push up, to do LOTS of real push ups, etc). This was the first goal that I set for myself that, to be perfectly honest, I didn't think that I could attain. I have been able to do a high plank for some time, about 3-5 months ago, I was able to easily do the high plank with my feet on the ball. My trainer can do this with both balls, no one else that I know can...but I was determined to do this and I DID IT!!! I held it for 10-15 seconds!!!! Now...the new goal...to hold it for 30-45 seconds!!!
WOOHOO!!!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Day 386
BIGGEST LOSER: GREEN TANGERINES.
Week Two...down 2.5 pounds, for a total of 3.6%. I lost again this week...just among the five of us that are doing this together, Valarie beat me again, losing 5.8 pounds!! I hate her for that...but she ROCKS!!! I just keep telling myself it is about the marathon, not the sprint...
Week One: Lost 4.1 pounds
Week Two: Lost 2.5 pounds
TOTAL: -6.7 pounds
PLACE: 30th Overall
Week Two...down 2.5 pounds, for a total of 3.6%. I lost again this week...just among the five of us that are doing this together, Valarie beat me again, losing 5.8 pounds!! I hate her for that...but she ROCKS!!! I just keep telling myself it is about the marathon, not the sprint...
Week One: Lost 4.1 pounds
Week Two: Lost 2.5 pounds
TOTAL: -6.7 pounds
PLACE: 30th Overall
Friday, January 14, 2011
Day 379
BIGGEST LOSER: GREEN TANGERINES.
Week One...down 4.1 pounds (2.24%). I lost this week...just among the five of us that are doing this together, one lost 6.5 pounds (2.88%)!! She did awesome!!!
Week One: Lost 4.1 pounds
TOTAL: -4.1 pounds
PLACE: 37th Overall
Week One...down 4.1 pounds (2.24%). I lost this week...just among the five of us that are doing this together, one lost 6.5 pounds (2.88%)!! She did awesome!!!
Week One: Lost 4.1 pounds
TOTAL: -4.1 pounds
PLACE: 37th Overall
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Day 378
MEDICINE BALL ABS.
Warm up with 10 minutes on the stationary bike.
Grab a a partner, mat and a medicine ball (I used the 18lb ball). Partner A runs two suicides (three cones, furthest only about 20yds away) while partner B holds the medicine ball and does jack knifes. Switch. Repeat for three full sets.
Partner A runs a dumpster sprint while Partner B does full sit ups with the medicine ball (holding the ball, rest it on your upper chest, elbows out.) Switch for three full sets.
Partner A runs a small lap while partner B holds a high plank with feet on the medicine ball. Switch. Repeat for three full sets.
Partner A does 20 up/downs while partner B does toe touches with the medicine ball. Switch. Repeat for three full sets.
Both partners sit in full sit up position, facing eachother, feet linked. Pass the medicine ball back and forth, set of 50 (25 with the ball for each of you). Run a small lap (about a quarter mile). Repeat for two full sets.
Warm up with 10 minutes on the stationary bike.
Grab a a partner, mat and a medicine ball (I used the 18lb ball). Partner A runs two suicides (three cones, furthest only about 20yds away) while partner B holds the medicine ball and does jack knifes. Switch. Repeat for three full sets.
Partner A runs a dumpster sprint while Partner B does full sit ups with the medicine ball (holding the ball, rest it on your upper chest, elbows out.) Switch for three full sets.
Partner A runs a small lap while partner B holds a high plank with feet on the medicine ball. Switch. Repeat for three full sets.
Partner A does 20 up/downs while partner B does toe touches with the medicine ball. Switch. Repeat for three full sets.
Both partners sit in full sit up position, facing eachother, feet linked. Pass the medicine ball back and forth, set of 50 (25 with the ball for each of you). Run a small lap (about a quarter mile). Repeat for two full sets.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Day 375
ARMS & ABS.
Warm up with 10 minutes on the stationary bike.
Do each 'station' for two sets, one minute each session:
Skull crushers, with weights. I used a 35lb bar, with 5lb plates, total of 45lbs.
Curls. I used a 35lb bar, with 10lb plates, total of 55lbs.
Sprints. Only about 15yds and back for the full minute...twice.
Toe touches with the medicine ball. I used a 15lb medicine ball. On your back, toes in the air, be sure your shoulders come off the mat.
With resistance bands, bent over rows.
Low plank.
Bench dips, with feet on a stool.
Crunches.
Alternating curls. I used 15lb dumbbells.
Full sit ups.
Now, two sets, only 30 seconds each:
Narrow press. I used 35lb bar, 10lb plates, total of 55lbs.
Curls. I used a 35lb bar, with 10lb plates, total of 55lbs.
Sprints. Only about 15yds and back for the full minute...twice.
V-sit and twists. Sitting on a mat, medicine ball in hand, feet preferably off the ground, twist the ball from side to side, touching your elbow on the ground if you can.
High-low plank. Manuevar from high to low plank.
Bench dips, feet on a stool.
Bicycle crunches.
With 15lb dumbbells, hold them. Keep your arms to your sides, elbows in but slightly forward, bent at 90 degrees.
Full sit ups.
Warm up with 10 minutes on the stationary bike.
Do each 'station' for two sets, one minute each session:
Skull crushers, with weights. I used a 35lb bar, with 5lb plates, total of 45lbs.
Curls. I used a 35lb bar, with 10lb plates, total of 55lbs.
Sprints. Only about 15yds and back for the full minute...twice.
Toe touches with the medicine ball. I used a 15lb medicine ball. On your back, toes in the air, be sure your shoulders come off the mat.
With resistance bands, bent over rows.
Low plank.
Bench dips, with feet on a stool.
Crunches.
Alternating curls. I used 15lb dumbbells.
Full sit ups.
Now, two sets, only 30 seconds each:
Narrow press. I used 35lb bar, 10lb plates, total of 55lbs.
Curls. I used a 35lb bar, with 10lb plates, total of 55lbs.
Sprints. Only about 15yds and back for the full minute...twice.
V-sit and twists. Sitting on a mat, medicine ball in hand, feet preferably off the ground, twist the ball from side to side, touching your elbow on the ground if you can.
High-low plank. Manuevar from high to low plank.
Bench dips, feet on a stool.
Bicycle crunches.
With 15lb dumbbells, hold them. Keep your arms to your sides, elbows in but slightly forward, bent at 90 degrees.
Full sit ups.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Day 372
UPPER BODY ENDURANCE.
Warm up on the stationary bike, about five minutes. Grab a partner. All these exercises should be done as quickly as you can, while keeping proper form.
Per partnership, grab medium (I used 15lbs) and light (back ups were 12lbs) dumbells, and a mat. Partner A, set of 20 shoulder press, set of 20 hammer curls, 20 push ups...partner B, sprint 20 yards and back until partner A is done. Switch. Complete three full sets.
Grab a jump rope, heavy weights (in moderation, its ENDURANCE! I used 20lbs)and a stability ball. Partner A, set of 20 chest press, set of 20 narrow press, then set of 20 hammer curls. Partner B, jump rope until partner A is done. Switch. Complete three full sets.
Grab a medicine ball. With your light weights, partner A, set of 20 front raises, set of 20 bent over rows, and a set of 20 alternating curls. Partner B, deck slams until partner A is done. Switch. Complete three full sets.
Put your medicine ball, stability ball, light weights and jump rope. Grab a 'body shield' pad (I think that is what they are called). Partner A holds the pad. Partner B, sprint 20yds and back, then 10 jabs. Continue this for 2.5 minutes. Switch. Only one time each.
Partner A, grab medium or heavy weights, 30 seconds renegade rows. Partner B, up/downs. Switch. Complete for two full sets.
Warm up on the stationary bike, about five minutes. Grab a partner. All these exercises should be done as quickly as you can, while keeping proper form.
Per partnership, grab medium (I used 15lbs) and light (back ups were 12lbs) dumbells, and a mat. Partner A, set of 20 shoulder press, set of 20 hammer curls, 20 push ups...partner B, sprint 20 yards and back until partner A is done. Switch. Complete three full sets.
Grab a jump rope, heavy weights (in moderation, its ENDURANCE! I used 20lbs)and a stability ball. Partner A, set of 20 chest press, set of 20 narrow press, then set of 20 hammer curls. Partner B, jump rope until partner A is done. Switch. Complete three full sets.
Grab a medicine ball. With your light weights, partner A, set of 20 front raises, set of 20 bent over rows, and a set of 20 alternating curls. Partner B, deck slams until partner A is done. Switch. Complete three full sets.
Put your medicine ball, stability ball, light weights and jump rope. Grab a 'body shield' pad (I think that is what they are called). Partner A holds the pad. Partner B, sprint 20yds and back, then 10 jabs. Continue this for 2.5 minutes. Switch. Only one time each.
Partner A, grab medium or heavy weights, 30 seconds renegade rows. Partner B, up/downs. Switch. Complete for two full sets.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Day 371 - Take 2
I joined a Biggest Loser contest today through my favorite scrapbook store, Green Tangerines! I am super excited and hoping that I can use this as more motivation! After working so hard 5-6 days a week for almost a year, I need something!! There are weekly scrap supplies for prizes and a cash prize at the end! We have 12 weeks, with our last weigh in being April 1st...also April Fools day...coincidence?! I think NOT!!!!
Rules are as follows (well, the two rules I care about anyway!):
I have to somehow get myself into some tight clothes to see the 'before' me. I have, technically, been taking before/after pics all along since I started this journey...but no one has seen them but me and Tony. In signing up, I have agreed to allow them to show them...and my after shots...on their blog! Eek!!!
I have to send in a pic every Friday...of my feet, on my scale! What a great idea, huh!? Makes me rethink my whole idea against pedicures, though!
Rules are as follows (well, the two rules I care about anyway!):
I have to somehow get myself into some tight clothes to see the 'before' me. I have, technically, been taking before/after pics all along since I started this journey...but no one has seen them but me and Tony. In signing up, I have agreed to allow them to show them...and my after shots...on their blog! Eek!!!
I have to send in a pic every Friday...of my feet, on my scale! What a great idea, huh!? Makes me rethink my whole idea against pedicures, though!
Day 371
LEGS & CORE.
Bike for 5 minutes, out of the saddle.
With ankle resistance bands, one arm on the wall if necessary, single leg side extentions, count of 20, Switch legs. Still with the ankle bands, Squat walks 20 yards and back. Repeat for two sets.
With ankle resistance bands, walking lunges 20 yards and back. Squats to a count of 10, then hold, then 10 more, hold at 20. 20 squat jumps. Repeat for two sets.
Grab a mat, heavy and/or medium weights, and a step. Holding weights, stationary, alternating lunges, set of 20. On your mat, on your back, crunches, set of 50. On your back, feet straight up in the air, toe touches, set of 50. Repeat for two sets.
With weights either at your side on resting on your shoulders, squats, set of 20. Lay on your side, side crunches, set of 15, switch sides, set of 15. Full sit ups, set of 20. Repeat for two sets.
With the step, fast run ups for one minute. On your back, crunches...one leg crossed over the other, opposite elbow to knee touch, set of 30. Switch knees, set of 30. On your back, one foot on the set, lift your other leg straight to the ceiling, set of 20, holding at 10 and 20 for 10 seconds. Repeat for two sets.
With the step, straddle the step, fast step ups, switching lead foot halfway through the one minute. With the weights, straight leg dead lifts, count of 20. Repeat for two sets.
Bike for 5 minutes, out of the saddle.
With ankle resistance bands, one arm on the wall if necessary, single leg side extentions, count of 20, Switch legs. Still with the ankle bands, Squat walks 20 yards and back. Repeat for two sets.
With ankle resistance bands, walking lunges 20 yards and back. Squats to a count of 10, then hold, then 10 more, hold at 20. 20 squat jumps. Repeat for two sets.
Grab a mat, heavy and/or medium weights, and a step. Holding weights, stationary, alternating lunges, set of 20. On your mat, on your back, crunches, set of 50. On your back, feet straight up in the air, toe touches, set of 50. Repeat for two sets.
With weights either at your side on resting on your shoulders, squats, set of 20. Lay on your side, side crunches, set of 15, switch sides, set of 15. Full sit ups, set of 20. Repeat for two sets.
With the step, fast run ups for one minute. On your back, crunches...one leg crossed over the other, opposite elbow to knee touch, set of 30. Switch knees, set of 30. On your back, one foot on the set, lift your other leg straight to the ceiling, set of 20, holding at 10 and 20 for 10 seconds. Repeat for two sets.
With the step, straddle the step, fast step ups, switching lead foot halfway through the one minute. With the weights, straight leg dead lifts, count of 20. Repeat for two sets.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Day 370
CV POWER.
Start on the stationary bike for 5 minutes, off the saddle. Shut it down.
Do each of the following twice, 45 seconds each, 20 second break:
Jump rope.
Row machine.
Sprints, about 20 yds, constant, back and forth.
With a resistance band, punches.
Mountain climbers.
Stationary bike.
With a step, one leg step ups...switch legs for second set.
Weight push (I used two 45lb plates).
Using a step, toe touches.
Suicides with medicine balls (I used 15lb balls). Place the furthest medicine ball only about 15 yards away. Place the other three even between your start point and the furthest ball. Pick the ball up and run it to the start until all are at the start line...run them back into their spots.
Repeat these for one set, one minute each. For the single leg lifts on the step, switch the legs at 30 seconds.
Finish with two large laps (one mile outside) or 10 minutes on a treadmill.
Start on the stationary bike for 5 minutes, off the saddle. Shut it down.
Do each of the following twice, 45 seconds each, 20 second break:
Jump rope.
Row machine.
Sprints, about 20 yds, constant, back and forth.
With a resistance band, punches.
Mountain climbers.
Stationary bike.
With a step, one leg step ups...switch legs for second set.
Weight push (I used two 45lb plates).
Using a step, toe touches.
Suicides with medicine balls (I used 15lb balls). Place the furthest medicine ball only about 15 yards away. Place the other three even between your start point and the furthest ball. Pick the ball up and run it to the start until all are at the start line...run them back into their spots.
Repeat these for one set, one minute each. For the single leg lifts on the step, switch the legs at 30 seconds.
Finish with two large laps (one mile outside) or 10 minutes on a treadmill.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Day 366
MY NEW GOAL.
Ok, I realize I made another goal with David for January 8th, but I decided that I didn't want to do that goal. Not only because I have no intention of making it, but also because I have a bigger goal to set for a better date!
I joined Fitness MD on February 16, 2010. And if I reach my new goal by that very date this year, I will be at just over 60lbs lost!! Ok, okay...I know that I am stretching the goal a bit. TECHNICALLY, Jaime gave me a goal...and I lowered it by 5lbs. Yes, I will be happy to reach Jaime's goal (which will have me just over 55lbs lost) but would be PUMPED to be at MY goal!!!
I think David gave me the goal for January 8th because of assessments...these will be the first assessments that I will miss since I started! Come Monday, January 3rd, I NEED to get my food back on track!! Darn Christmas and New Years...between all my wonderful baker friends and the alcoholic beverages...I had NO chance...
Ok, I realize I made another goal with David for January 8th, but I decided that I didn't want to do that goal. Not only because I have no intention of making it, but also because I have a bigger goal to set for a better date!
I joined Fitness MD on February 16, 2010. And if I reach my new goal by that very date this year, I will be at just over 60lbs lost!! Ok, okay...I know that I am stretching the goal a bit. TECHNICALLY, Jaime gave me a goal...and I lowered it by 5lbs. Yes, I will be happy to reach Jaime's goal (which will have me just over 55lbs lost) but would be PUMPED to be at MY goal!!!
I think David gave me the goal for January 8th because of assessments...these will be the first assessments that I will miss since I started! Come Monday, January 3rd, I NEED to get my food back on track!! Darn Christmas and New Years...between all my wonderful baker friends and the alcoholic beverages...I had NO chance...
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