"I Be Up in the Gym Just Working on My Fitness!"

Hello All,

So I've been pretty busy this past week. When I said I was back in the game, I was not playing. Tuesday, I went to the fitness challenge workout. We ran for 30 minutes straight. I did about 7 laps in that time.  On Wednesday, with very sore thighs I went to the spin class. Jesus Cristo! I did it... and I stood up. I wasn't sure if I could do it standing but I did and it actually helped with the numbness. The next day.. I was still sore. Thursday was another fitness challenge workout and we did squats, lunges and push-ups. In between each set, we did a lap around the track. Talk about overwhelming.. but I did it! Friday and Saturday were my rest days, and Sunday, I decided to be something like Super(big)woman. First I swam in the pool for about 30 minutes. An hour later, I took Diana to the Claremont Wilderness Park. It's a 5 mile loop. All the reviews said it was manageable but they must hike and bike often. I could only do 1.5 before I had to turn around. I was getting out of breath and so tired. I was so mad at myself for quitting.. I wanted to go this afternoon and try it again but I just don't feel comfortable hiking by myself. Even if there's a trail. So today, I ran around the Claremont neighborhood. 3.5 miles of walking and jogging. 80% jogging and 20% walking. Nola invited me to run in the Pajama 5K in Long Beach on the 30th and I think I'm going to do it but I want to be somewhat prepared. So tomorrow is another fitness challenge workout.. we're working on abs. Should be fun.. I really don't see a reason for me to work on them just yet. It's kind of pointless since I have (obviously) lots of fat covering my abs. I have to lose that first but I'll be there. Learn a few workouts and probably run the track afterwards (if I'm not tired).

So now, I just have to start eating right. I think my calorie diet is around 2200-2400 but I can't be sure. It may be much lower but I'm thinking I probably eat more calories at lunch and dinner than I realize.

So here's the plan for this week:

Sunday: Swim/ 3 mile hike
Monday: 3.5 mile run
Tuesday: Ab workout/ 1 mile run
Wednesday: 1 hour spin class
Thursday: Fitness Challenge workout
Friday: rest
Saturday: Swim
Sunday: Swim/ Play tennis (maybe?)

I'm Back!!

Oh my... it's been so long!

Well my last post was sad.. I had joined a spin class and today, was my second day going! haha.. shame face. Anyway, I have a plan!

Quite a bit has happened in the past two months including finishing my first year of grad school, going to Hawaii for the Merrie Monarch!!!, elected to be a part of the Graduate Student Council, as well as moving. My new place has a pool which I will be using. My plan is to try and swim at least two times a week (possibly Monday and Friday mornings) and then on the weekends if there is time. On Tuesday and Thursday, I will run with the Fiona and her Fitness Challenge. And then on Wednesdays, I'll go to the spin class.

I think I did well today at the spin class. I wasn't able to get into position 2 or 3 often (where you're standing up) but I did it a few times. It's fun.. I just NEED to find something for my booty. I felt more pain in my booty sometimes than in my legs. Every part of my pelvic area went numb at one point during the workout. No lie.

But I'll be back... I am convinced that I will lose weight this summer. My goal is 25 lbs. I think that's doable. I'm feeling quite positive about my life and all the goals I have. A healthy life is one of them.. so here we go! :D