Weight Watcher Meeting “Exercise” and Weekly Recap

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Jan 272011
 

Today’s meeting was all about exercise.  I am fortunate to be totally in the groove with exercise.  I’m up to 5-6 solid workouts a week and I am enjoying them.  Dawn is my leader.  She challenged us to keep track of our exercise points this week.  In addition to our daily points bank and weekly allowance, we have the option of using extra points that we gain by moving more.  I’m up for the challenge and will track my exercise points earned this week.  However, I generally choose not to use them.  I’m comfortable with the other points allowed.  So, on the posts about my workouts this week, you’ll notice points earned listed.

For the week 1/20/-1/26, my daily target was 43 (down a point).   I was at or below 43  for 0 days and over 43 for all 7 days.  I used 48/49 of my extra points.  I lost 1.6 pounds this week.  Anything from .5 to 2 pounds is considered good weight loss by Weight Watcher standards.  I didn’t really have the best week since I didn’t get all of my daily guidelines for nutrition in each day.  I’m happy to be down and getting use to tracking again and it’s all good.

 Posted by at 1:11 PM

Wednesday Easy Spin

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Jan 262011
 

I’ve been trying to spin 2-3 times a week.  Wednesday, the spin class usually fits well into my schedule.  Today was no exception.  I set up my bike around 9:10am and then headed to the fitness center for 3 sets of abs on the abdominal machine (30 reps at 75 pounds).  While I was there, I also practiced standing on one foot while doing shoulder presses.  I used the 8 pound dumbbells.  I did 4 on each leg.

I was exhausted today.  I think the week was just catching up with me.  I took the spin class, but I spent more time in the saddle and less time standing than normal.  I had a great workout, but didn’t push as hard with my knee and I feel great tonight.

 Posted by at 10:24 PM

Food Log for Wednesday

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Jan 262011
 

Today wasn’t the best day.  I couldn’t believe that Taco Bell nachos were 8 points.  Yikes!

Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal made w/1c milk, 1 pear, cinnamon, 1pk Equal=6
Morning Snack
1 pouch tuna fish w/1pk fat free mayo, 1T relish=3
Lunch
pizza chop bread (olives, turkey pepperoni, peppers, shallots, mushrooms)=14
Afternoon Snack
chicken sandwich=6
Dinner
cheese roll up=5
nachos=8
(stopped at Taco Bell after class)
Late Snack
1 egg w/10 olives and mustard=3
peach cobbler=7
(next time I should pitch the leftover)
 Posted by at 10:18 PM

Food Log for Tuesday

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Jan 252011
 

Today was ok.  I made it through day two with hubby out of town and didn’t take the kids out to eat.

Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal made w/1c milk, 1c blueberries, cinnamon, 1pk Equal=6
Morning Snack
1 pouch tuna fish w/1pk fat free mayo, 1T relish=3
Lunch
mini meatloaf=3
squash w/brown sugar and cinnamon=5
Afternoon Snack
2 hard boiled eggs, 10 green olives, mustard=5
1 piece of Laughing Cow cheese=1
Dinner
early - home made peanut butter, caramel and banana sandwich=5
late - pizza chop bread (olives, turkey pepperoni, peppers, shallots, mushrooms)=21
Late Snack
none
 Posted by at 9:25 PM

Tuesday Plank for 50 seconds and Trainer Workout with Chelsea

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Jan 252011
 

So, I’ve been working on the plank.  I am still doing an assisted plank (using a bench to have a bit more of an angle).  I held one for 50 seconds today.  That’s a new record for me.  My goal is 2 min and then work on the angle until my arms are on the ground.  You can see what a plank looks like here.

I talked with Chelsea about getting a copy of my workouts.  She’s going to start emailing it to me so I can include them in my posts.  I will edit the post when I receive it.

Here’s today’s summary:

13 min warm up on the elliptical

workout with Chelsea consisting of squats, chest press, bicep curls, squats with medicine ball, lat pull down, row, abs machine (3 sets of 30 at 75 pounds), hack squat, shoulder press, plank

Workout specifics:
Lat Pull Down: 80 lbs, 3 sets of 10
Cable Row: 80 lbs, 3 sets of 10
Hack Squat: 70 lbs (in addition to 90 lb from machine): 3 sets of 15
Chest Press: incline bench, 15 lb dumbbells, 2 sets of 12
Bicep Curls: 12 lb dumbbells, 2 sets of 12
Plank on Bench: 1st set: 43 seconds, 2nd set: 50 seconds
Squat with Core Ball overhead press: 10 lb core ball, 2 sets of 30
Abdominal Machine: incline abs machine, 75 lbs, 2 sets of 30

I was sweating a ton and really worked hard today.  For the last exercise (before the plank), she wanted me to stand on a squishy mat on one leg and do shoulder presses.  I tried a couple and decided that I needed to try these earlier in the workout to give them a fair chance.  My arms were too tired.

I did 20 more min on the elliptical after my time with Chelsea.

Next workout: spin class with Lori tomorrow.

 Posted by at 9:20 PM

Food Log for Monday

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Jan 242011
 

I ate more veggies than yesterday.  :-)

Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal made w/1c milk, 1 pear, cinnamon, 1pk Equal=6
Morning Snack
1 pouch tuna fish w/1pk fat free mayo, 1T relish=3
Lunch
3 mini sandwiches=15
salad w/cheese=2
Afternoon Snack
1c milk w/caramel syrup=3
Clif z-bar=4
Dinner
mini meatloaf (made w/meat, oats, peppers, onions, mushrooms, egg beaters)=3
squash w/brown sugar, cinnamon=5
broccoli
Late Snack
peach cobbler=7
 Posted by at 10:38 PM

Monday SPIN and Biggest Loser Weigh In

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Jan 242011
 

So, today was a normal Spin class with Beth.  I love my Monday workout.  Last week, my knees were a bit sore and I thought I might need to readjust my settings on the new bike, but Beth checked me out and my settings are right on.  Now, I contribute my knee pain to working hard (aka standing and pushing too much).   The problem is actually a good one.  In June when I started taking the class on a regular basis, I was happy to stand a bit and make it through the class.  Now, the class goes fast and I want to do everything assigned, but my body doesn’t always cooperate.  So, my plan is to tone it back a bit on the standing and pushing and keep riding. :-)  Today was extra fun because my friend Shayna came to the class.  She loved it and is doing another class tomorrow!

I mentioned the Biggest Loser contest yesterday.  There are 67 people participating.  There are 5 prizes.  Most of the prizes are services that the JCC offers including personal training.  You can check out the details here.  Anyway, we have the option of weighing in on Mondays.  I consider my Thursday Weight Watcher weigh in “official”, but it’s nice to have a mid week check.  The first week, I was down 10.5, last week I gained 1.5 and this week I lost 7.  So, I’m down 16 pounds so far during the contest.  The winners are being based on % weight loss, inches lost and % body fat lost.  So, we’ll see what happens.  The contest runs through February 28th.

 Posted by at 8:08 PM

Biggest Loser Workout

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Jan 232011
 

The JCC is having a Biggest Loser contest.  For $20, I thought it was worth signing up if for no other reason than 8 lectures or group training sessions.

Today’s workout was given by trainers Andy and Terrance.  I’ve never met either of them before, but their workout was well planned and awesome!  I left the first biggest loser workout glad that I had worked out earlier that day.  Today, I left feeling like I had a great workout.

After a 10 min warm up on the elliptical, I joined the group for the hour long workout.

The workout consisted of four parts ( lower body, upper body, core and cardio).  Many of the exercises made use of the BOSU.  I’m pretty new to the BOSU, but I have enjoyed using it.  The trainers showed us a easy, medium and hard core version of each exercise.  I was able to do mostly medium or hard core.  :-)

I’m already looking forward to next week’s BL workout!

 Posted by at 9:10 PM

Food Log for Sunday

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Jan 232011
 

Where’s the veggies?  I have a fridge full and need to get back in the groove to eat them.  Broccoli, squash, peppers and mushrooms in the works for Monday.

Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal made w/1c milk, 1 pear, cinnamon, 1pk Equal=6
Morning Snack
1 pouch tuna fish w/1pk fat free mayo, 1T relish=3
Lunch
1 hot dog=3
pasta w/sauce, cheese=9
clementine
Afternoon Snack
ice cream dots=5
trail mix=8
Dinner
Ohio City black pepper and basil pasta w/white cheese sauce=12
Late Snack
Clif Z bar=4
1c milk w/caramel syrup=3
 Posted by at 9:01 PM

No Workout Today

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Jan 222011
 

I’ve been trying to workout 6 days a week.  Thursday is usually my only day off.  Today, I made an exception and took an extra day off.  I needed an extra break and had some things to do around the house.  My food suffered as I was “off” all day.

Next up – Biggest Loser Workout at the JCC tomorrow morning.

 Posted by at 8:17 PM
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