And the results are in. Without any sort of work out in the last two weeks, I'm still down to 238 pounds. That's thirteen pounds away from the magic number!
On the Wii Fit game, I broke under the 30.0 Body Mass Index (BMI), which separates Obese (30+) from Overweight (25 to 29.99 I think). It makes a different sound when you're just overweight instead of obese!
Hoping to get back on track with working out this week. Need to work on toning and making things cleaner!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
It's been Two Weeks
But I'm still going! Today, after our first football game, I weighed in at 241 pounds. That's freaking awesome! I set my new goal on Wii Fit to 225 pounds. Since the Wii only allows you to set weight goals on 22 pounds or less, this is the first time I have been able to have my goal in sight. Based on this, I only have to lose another 16 pounds!!!
This morning at morning rehearsal, I noticed my XXL MSU shirt looked like a dress, so I tucked it in. I showed a friend my pants and how far out they come from my belly. It felt amazing...
The weather is getting cold here. I like it. It's going to make going outside more challenging, especially to exercise.
This morning at morning rehearsal, I noticed my XXL MSU shirt looked like a dress, so I tucked it in. I showed a friend my pants and how far out they come from my belly. It felt amazing...
The weather is getting cold here. I like it. It's going to make going outside more challenging, especially to exercise.
Friday, September 17, 2010
3 months in...
On June 14, I started training for my 5k.
Three months later, I'm down to 248 pounds. It feels great to lose that much weight. Less than 25 pounds left to go to hit my goal! My new goal is to run the stadium stairs in order to keep working out.
Three months later, I'm down to 248 pounds. It feels great to lose that much weight. Less than 25 pounds left to go to hit my goal! My new goal is to run the stadium stairs in order to keep working out.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Keeping Up Progress
After a week of school where I had very little time to work out or to engage myself in anything strenuous... I still lost three pounds! I'm down to 255 according to Wii Fit (and down to 254 on the Biggest Loser). I've lost 40 pounds since June 14 (3 months)!!!
This week, I've determined to start interval training in between my afternoon ensemble and marching band. I'll go to marching band all sweaty and in gym shorts (which I don't like)... but I'll keep going until I get to 225 (just 30 pounds!).
This week, I've determined to start interval training in between my afternoon ensemble and marching band. I'll go to marching band all sweaty and in gym shorts (which I don't like)... but I'll keep going until I get to 225 (just 30 pounds!).
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Good progress
I weighed myself on Thursday. I'm down to 258 pounds. My clothes fit wonderfully and I feel good. I am no longer running (at least long distance) since it put such a wear on my knees. I'm going to try to use the Interval Training to try and increase my weight loss.
I thought about it... If I weigh 258 now and started off around 296 or 300, then that means I've lost about 38 to 42 pounds since June 14 (around 11 weeks). I only have 33 pounds to lose before I'm at my target weight. It's going to be hard to keep up a good workout routine, especially with school. But dang it, I'm going to try!
I thought about it... If I weigh 258 now and started off around 296 or 300, then that means I've lost about 38 to 42 pounds since June 14 (around 11 weeks). I only have 33 pounds to lose before I'm at my target weight. It's going to be hard to keep up a good workout routine, especially with school. But dang it, I'm going to try!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Two Weeks Late
So last week, I weighed in after a good week of running 25 minutes for three days at 274.
This week, I have done the following runs:
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 28 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
On Monday, I astounded myself. I completed six laps in 14 minutes, right at the halfway point. I ran 10 laps in 23:45. I ran 12 laps in 28:32, about one hundreds yards short at the end of 28 minutes. Needless to say, I was very happy.
On Tuesday, Leah and I went to the Ozark Empire Fair. It was fun, but extremely hot. I ended up eating about half of a huge funnel cake coated in powdered sugar (Ugh!) and a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Overall, I was proud of what I ate.
On Wednesday, I discovered that the funnel cake was probably not best. I felt very heavy, very energy drained, and worn out during my run. I really wanted to quit halfway through, but I kept going, only being about fifty yards short of 6 laps at the halfway mark. I completed eleven laps in 28:00 minutes. I was discouraged but okay with the results.
Today, I weighed in at 269. I have beaten the 270 mark! Hopefully I will be able to add intervals to my workout next week to see if I can push the weight loss.
One problem I haven't tackled or consider is the band camp that is coming up in two weeks, considering that will be almost all day. Or the fact that school starts in three weeks. That will knock out my early morning running time. But I shall prevail!
Thinking about adding a picture next week...
This week, I have done the following runs:
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 28 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
On Monday, I astounded myself. I completed six laps in 14 minutes, right at the halfway point. I ran 10 laps in 23:45. I ran 12 laps in 28:32, about one hundreds yards short at the end of 28 minutes. Needless to say, I was very happy.
On Tuesday, Leah and I went to the Ozark Empire Fair. It was fun, but extremely hot. I ended up eating about half of a huge funnel cake coated in powdered sugar (Ugh!) and a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Overall, I was proud of what I ate.
On Wednesday, I discovered that the funnel cake was probably not best. I felt very heavy, very energy drained, and worn out during my run. I really wanted to quit halfway through, but I kept going, only being about fifty yards short of 6 laps at the halfway mark. I completed eleven laps in 28:00 minutes. I was discouraged but okay with the results.
Today, I weighed in at 269. I have beaten the 270 mark! Hopefully I will be able to add intervals to my workout next week to see if I can push the weight loss.
One problem I haven't tackled or consider is the band camp that is coming up in two weeks, considering that will be almost all day. Or the fact that school starts in three weeks. That will knock out my early morning running time. But I shall prevail!
Thinking about adding a picture next week...
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
A week late...
And a nickel short.
I just made that up.
I'll have a post for the last two weeks hopefully up this Saturday. Our internet has been patchy the last week or so, which prevented me from updating last week.
The big news? Last Thursday, I weighed 273. I'm hoping to break below 270 this week. I got my fingers crossed and my blood flowing!
I just made that up.
I'll have a post for the last two weeks hopefully up this Saturday. Our internet has been patchy the last week or so, which prevented me from updating last week.
The big news? Last Thursday, I weighed 273. I'm hoping to break below 270 this week. I got my fingers crossed and my blood flowing!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Week 6
Another good week of running!
Monday:
5 minute warm up
5 minute jog
3 minute walk
8 minute jog
3 minute walk
5 minute jog
5 minute cool down
Wednesday:
5 minute warm up
10 minute jog
3 minute walk
10 minute jog
5 minute cool down
Friday:
5 minute warm up
25 minute jog
5 minute cool down
Weigh in this week: 277 pounds (down 5 from last week!)
On Wednesday, I got a mille on each of the two ten minute runs. On Friday, I was able to get 2.5 miles in 25 minutes. If I can keep up those averages, I would run a 31:30 minute 5k. I would be happy with that!
I find that when I run, I start off pretty well for the first lap. The biggest desire to give up takes place somewhere in the first mile or so. After that, the legs become a little numb and your ability to keep going resorts to your breathing. The longer you run, you find your head is heavy and hard to keep up. In the last two laps, I was able to push a little harder after lagging in the middle laps so that I could finish strong.
The Biggest Loser is a great game for Wii! It's like doing the show, except there's no money involved :P
NEXT WEEK: Three days of 25 minute runs. It's going to be a blast!
Monday:
5 minute warm up
5 minute jog
3 minute walk
8 minute jog
3 minute walk
5 minute jog
5 minute cool down
Wednesday:
5 minute warm up
10 minute jog
3 minute walk
10 minute jog
5 minute cool down
Friday:
5 minute warm up
25 minute jog
5 minute cool down
Weigh in this week: 277 pounds (down 5 from last week!)
On Wednesday, I got a mille on each of the two ten minute runs. On Friday, I was able to get 2.5 miles in 25 minutes. If I can keep up those averages, I would run a 31:30 minute 5k. I would be happy with that!
I find that when I run, I start off pretty well for the first lap. The biggest desire to give up takes place somewhere in the first mile or so. After that, the legs become a little numb and your ability to keep going resorts to your breathing. The longer you run, you find your head is heavy and hard to keep up. In the last two laps, I was able to push a little harder after lagging in the middle laps so that I could finish strong.
The Biggest Loser is a great game for Wii! It's like doing the show, except there's no money involved :P
NEXT WEEK: Three days of 25 minute runs. It's going to be a blast!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Success!
Good morning all!
This week I completed Week 5 of my Couch to 5k program. Three different set of running instructions:
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 5 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Jog 5 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Jog 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 8 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 8 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 20 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Since I started running, I found that I averaged about 2:10 for a lap at first. As the time lengthened, I saw my average fell to about 2:30 for the third lap give or take.
On my long run on Friday, I finished the first four laps (one mile) in 9:59, which I thought was pretty good. I knew I was slowing down, but I pushed a little more on the eighth and final lap and came up about 40 yards short of two miles at the end of 20 minutes. I am slightly disappointed but very pleased. I am going to push harder this week on Monday and Wednesday to increase my speed if possible so that I can get ten laps in the 25 minute run next Friday.
As a side result of my long run, my calves feel a little swollen and very sore. They have been that way since yesterday. I was advised by an old friend with experience with running to take an aleve to ease the soreness, but I forgot to last night. Oh well.
I started the Biggest Loser interactive game on Wii last Friday. I have done three routines with Bob the trainer (Can we do it? Yes we can! HA!) and a challenge activity, which thankfully I won.
The final weigh in? 282 POUNDS!!! That's awesome!
I feel that my caloric intake has gotten smaller too over the past few weeks, so let's hope the snowball keeps rolling downhill!
Thanks for your support, whoever you are! I appreciate any and all encouragement!
This week I completed Week 5 of my Couch to 5k program. Three different set of running instructions:
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 5 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Jog 5 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Jog 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 8 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 8 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 20 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Since I started running, I found that I averaged about 2:10 for a lap at first. As the time lengthened, I saw my average fell to about 2:30 for the third lap give or take.
On my long run on Friday, I finished the first four laps (one mile) in 9:59, which I thought was pretty good. I knew I was slowing down, but I pushed a little more on the eighth and final lap and came up about 40 yards short of two miles at the end of 20 minutes. I am slightly disappointed but very pleased. I am going to push harder this week on Monday and Wednesday to increase my speed if possible so that I can get ten laps in the 25 minute run next Friday.
As a side result of my long run, my calves feel a little swollen and very sore. They have been that way since yesterday. I was advised by an old friend with experience with running to take an aleve to ease the soreness, but I forgot to last night. Oh well.
I started the Biggest Loser interactive game on Wii last Friday. I have done three routines with Bob the trainer (Can we do it? Yes we can! HA!) and a challenge activity, which thankfully I won.
The final weigh in? 282 POUNDS!!! That's awesome!
I feel that my caloric intake has gotten smaller too over the past few weeks, so let's hope the snowball keeps rolling downhill!
Thanks for your support, whoever you are! I appreciate any and all encouragement!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Week 4
Wow, another good week!
Down to 289 pounds. I'm feeling more energetic and I have less of an urge to eat. That's nice.
Running was nice this week:
5 minute warm up
3 minute jog
90 seconds walk
5 minute jog
2 1/2 minute walk
3 minute jog
90 seconds walk
5 minute jog
5 minute cool down
I ended up just under 11 laps in 31 1/2 minutes, which would be 2 3/4 miles. That's nice.
I looked at the run for next week. It's going to be intense.
My left knee was hurting after each run. It's a little sensitive. I really need to go to the doctor and get a physical done soon. Too bad it'll cost an arm and a leg!
Went looking for a job this week, so I wasn't able to get in the gym to work out. I'm working at the Missouri State band hall now part time. It's nice, but I got in trouble when I copied music the wrong way. I didn't know that was what they meant when I copied it. It made me sad.
On another note, I had my birthday last Thursday! Yay!
Mom got me the Biggest Loser interactive game on Wii. I registered myself on it last night. I'm looking forward to following some workouts there and getting intense! Let's do it!
Down to 289 pounds. I'm feeling more energetic and I have less of an urge to eat. That's nice.
Running was nice this week:
5 minute warm up
3 minute jog
90 seconds walk
5 minute jog
2 1/2 minute walk
3 minute jog
90 seconds walk
5 minute jog
5 minute cool down
I ended up just under 11 laps in 31 1/2 minutes, which would be 2 3/4 miles. That's nice.
I looked at the run for next week. It's going to be intense.
My left knee was hurting after each run. It's a little sensitive. I really need to go to the doctor and get a physical done soon. Too bad it'll cost an arm and a leg!
Went looking for a job this week, so I wasn't able to get in the gym to work out. I'm working at the Missouri State band hall now part time. It's nice, but I got in trouble when I copied music the wrong way. I didn't know that was what they meant when I copied it. It made me sad.
On another note, I had my birthday last Thursday! Yay!
Mom got me the Biggest Loser interactive game on Wii. I registered myself on it last night. I'm looking forward to following some workouts there and getting intense! Let's do it!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Week 3
Down to 292 pounds. That's nice.
It's been an interesting week with running. On Monday I got ready to run and realize I forgot my phone, which tells me when to walk and when to run. I did read the running program beforehand though, so I knew what to do and had my watch:
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 90 seconds
Walk 90 seconds
Jog 3 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Jog 90 seconds
Walk 90 seconds
Jog 3 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Cool down 5 minutes
I realized during the first 3 minute walk that I would end by walking eight minutes. I didn't like that, so I changed the second 3 minute run to 90 seconds jog/walk and ran the 3 minute walk. That worked out well.
I followed that formula for Wednesday and Friday. I felt sore by Friday, but I wasn't nearly out of breath as I had been the weeks before. I guess that's endurance stepping up!
The weights were okay, but I only got a lift in on Tuesday. I'm now working at the Missouri State band hall part time and am looking for something a little more permanent. Here's to hoping I'll find a job I can get some hours in!
It's been an interesting week with running. On Monday I got ready to run and realize I forgot my phone, which tells me when to walk and when to run. I did read the running program beforehand though, so I knew what to do and had my watch:
Walk 5 minutes
Jog 90 seconds
Walk 90 seconds
Jog 3 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Jog 90 seconds
Walk 90 seconds
Jog 3 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Cool down 5 minutes
I realized during the first 3 minute walk that I would end by walking eight minutes. I didn't like that, so I changed the second 3 minute run to 90 seconds jog/walk and ran the 3 minute walk. That worked out well.
I followed that formula for Wednesday and Friday. I felt sore by Friday, but I wasn't nearly out of breath as I had been the weeks before. I guess that's endurance stepping up!
The weights were okay, but I only got a lift in on Tuesday. I'm now working at the Missouri State band hall part time and am looking for something a little more permanent. Here's to hoping I'll find a job I can get some hours in!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Week 2
A beautiful Saturday. A little bit of rain early but looking pretty now!
I continued with my running and weight lifting this week. The running was all the same:
5 minute quick walk
90 seconds jog (6 times)
2 minutes walk (5 times)
5 minute cool down
Monday went well with the run. I was unable to run Wednesday since I had to take Leah to the doctor. Glad we did it though!
I did go running Thursday and worked out. The run went extremely well. I guess I am getting used to the feeling. I had a small pain in my upper left thigh during the warm up, but it was gone by the time I started jogging.
The workouts went well, though I was very tired after running.
My plans were to run Saturday morning after running Thursday, but I woke up with some stomach pains. A little Pepto-Bismol seems to have quelled the problem.
RESULTS:
Down 2 pounds to 294. I need to increase my activities!
I did not keep track of my eating. I just didn't take the time to do it. I need some accountability.
I continued with my running and weight lifting this week. The running was all the same:
5 minute quick walk
90 seconds jog (6 times)
2 minutes walk (5 times)
5 minute cool down
Monday went well with the run. I was unable to run Wednesday since I had to take Leah to the doctor. Glad we did it though!
I did go running Thursday and worked out. The run went extremely well. I guess I am getting used to the feeling. I had a small pain in my upper left thigh during the warm up, but it was gone by the time I started jogging.
The workouts went well, though I was very tired after running.
My plans were to run Saturday morning after running Thursday, but I woke up with some stomach pains. A little Pepto-Bismol seems to have quelled the problem.
RESULTS:
Down 2 pounds to 294. I need to increase my activities!
I did not keep track of my eating. I just didn't take the time to do it. I need some accountability.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
After Week 1
So far we are off to a good start!
EVERY DAY - I ride my bike from my apartment to either Plaster Sports Complex or Ellis Hall on campus (distance of about 1.2 miles each day) and back.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY - At the Plaster Sports Complex - Walk five minutes, then alternating running one minute, walking 90 seconds, for a total of nine minutes of running and twelve minutes of walking, with a five minute cool down.
TUESDAY, THURSDAY - At the weight room - The Abs Diet Circuit!
Bench press
Squats
Leg curl
Leg extension
Lunging step ups
Dumb bell flys
Biceps curl
Triceps extension
Upright row
Military press
Lat pulldown
On Friday, Leah and I took a dip in the pool where I swam a few laps. It was quite relaxing for my sore joints!
RESULTS:
I realize that you can't just drop all the weight at once, that muscle weighs more than fat, that when you first start that you will probably gain a little weight until the muscle growth outbalances the fat... But when I got on the scale on Saturday, I found that I had lost 0.2 pounds since last Saturday. A little disheartening I admit, especially after all the hard work.
I think the biggest problem would be the eating. There's nothing wrong with eating as long as it's in moderation and you're eating the right things. Starting this week, I'm going to keep track of what I'm eating every day. We'll see if we can get some Biggest Loser results this week!
EVERY DAY - I ride my bike from my apartment to either Plaster Sports Complex or Ellis Hall on campus (distance of about 1.2 miles each day) and back.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY - At the Plaster Sports Complex - Walk five minutes, then alternating running one minute, walking 90 seconds, for a total of nine minutes of running and twelve minutes of walking, with a five minute cool down.
TUESDAY, THURSDAY - At the weight room - The Abs Diet Circuit!
Bench press
Squats
Leg curl
Leg extension
Lunging step ups
Dumb bell flys
Biceps curl
Triceps extension
Upright row
Military press
Lat pulldown
On Friday, Leah and I took a dip in the pool where I swam a few laps. It was quite relaxing for my sore joints!
RESULTS:
I realize that you can't just drop all the weight at once, that muscle weighs more than fat, that when you first start that you will probably gain a little weight until the muscle growth outbalances the fat... But when I got on the scale on Saturday, I found that I had lost 0.2 pounds since last Saturday. A little disheartening I admit, especially after all the hard work.
I think the biggest problem would be the eating. There's nothing wrong with eating as long as it's in moderation and you're eating the right things. Starting this week, I'm going to keep track of what I'm eating every day. We'll see if we can get some Biggest Loser results this week!
Friday, June 11, 2010
SMART Goals
Starting Monday, June 14th, I will begin a HOBY plan of SMART Goals. SMART Goals refer to the following acronym:
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Action-oriented
R - Realistic
T - Time-based
The following statement is based on the acronym listed.
I will weigh 225 pounds on May 1st, 2011. I will be able to measure my success by losing an average of six pounds a month. I plan to achieve this goal by using the following work out formula:
Monday - Couch to 5k running program with a bike ride to school and back.
Tuesday - Aerobics exercise accompanied with weight training and bike ride to school and back.
Wednesday - Couch to 5k running program and bike ride to school and back.
Thursday - Aerobics exercise accompanied with weight training and bike ride to school and back.
Friday - Couch to 5k running program and Wii yoga training
Saturday - Swimming and/ or interval training.
Since several people have lost more than two hundred pounds within six months, I feel that losing less than half of that over twice the time is realistic.
Let's pray this works this time.
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Action-oriented
R - Realistic
T - Time-based
The following statement is based on the acronym listed.
I will weigh 225 pounds on May 1st, 2011. I will be able to measure my success by losing an average of six pounds a month. I plan to achieve this goal by using the following work out formula:
Monday - Couch to 5k running program with a bike ride to school and back.
Tuesday - Aerobics exercise accompanied with weight training and bike ride to school and back.
Wednesday - Couch to 5k running program and bike ride to school and back.
Thursday - Aerobics exercise accompanied with weight training and bike ride to school and back.
Friday - Couch to 5k running program and Wii yoga training
Saturday - Swimming and/ or interval training.
Since several people have lost more than two hundred pounds within six months, I feel that losing less than half of that over twice the time is realistic.
Let's pray this works this time.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
The big push
STARTING WEIGHT: 299 pounds
On a cold Sunday, I decided to get back on track. I have exactly two months until summer break, so I figure now would be a good time to start a new regimen.
After sleeping in (ah!), I got up and did about twenty minutes of light aerobics/ yoga training. Most of the day was spent doing work.
On a cold Sunday, I decided to get back on track. I have exactly two months until summer break, so I figure now would be a good time to start a new regimen.
After sleeping in (ah!), I got up and did about twenty minutes of light aerobics/ yoga training. Most of the day was spent doing work.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Starting Over...
Let's try this again.
My New Year's resolution is to run a 5k sometime before the spring semester is over. I established this as my goal so that I can say whether or not I actually accomplish my resolutions.
I've started a "Couch to 5k" running program last Tuesday, walking five minutes, running two, then walking five more minutes. I went a little over three-quarters a mile in those twelve minutes. Not bad for not having run in umpteen years. I had for one week run two and a half miles in about 23 minutes back in 2004.
Also as a part of exercising, I plan on riding my bike to and from school on weather permitting days. That distance is right over one mile. I'm also working on yoga and some strength building exercises on Wii Fit this semester.
I'm improving my diet as well. Besides school lunches, I eat bananas, yogurt, raisins, granola bars, wheat cereal, eggs, and spinach, among other "healthy alternatives." Let's see what direction I'm moving in...
Taking pictures to document changes...
My New Year's resolution is to run a 5k sometime before the spring semester is over. I established this as my goal so that I can say whether or not I actually accomplish my resolutions.
I've started a "Couch to 5k" running program last Tuesday, walking five minutes, running two, then walking five more minutes. I went a little over three-quarters a mile in those twelve minutes. Not bad for not having run in umpteen years. I had for one week run two and a half miles in about 23 minutes back in 2004.
Also as a part of exercising, I plan on riding my bike to and from school on weather permitting days. That distance is right over one mile. I'm also working on yoga and some strength building exercises on Wii Fit this semester.
I'm improving my diet as well. Besides school lunches, I eat bananas, yogurt, raisins, granola bars, wheat cereal, eggs, and spinach, among other "healthy alternatives." Let's see what direction I'm moving in...
Taking pictures to document changes...
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