FitBloggin’ Conference

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Mar 122011
 

Today was an off day for exercise.  I did take a well needed nap for over 3 hours.  It felt great!

I’d like to take a minute to talk about the FitBloggin’ Conference.  This conference is coming up in May and will be held in Baltimore.  Basically, it’s a 2 day conference for men and women with blogs about being or becoming healthy.  I first found the website when I was getting ready to start my blog in January.  I was looking for other fitness type blogs so I could gather up some ideas about format and topics.  I came across this list in one of my searches.  It was on this list that I first met Kath Younger, Roni Noone (organizer), and other fit/food bloggers that I now follow daily.

Here are the main reasons that I want to attend the conference:

1) Meet Kath Younger and other bloggers that I follow

2) Network with new fitness and food bloggers – meet new friends

3) Learn about blogging

3) Stop and visit my sister who lives near BWI

4) Stop and visit my friend Erin who writes Anything You Lose, I Can Lose Better.

5) See the Inner Harbor

6) Spend a couple of days without the kids

7) Relax and rejuvenate

Originally, I didn’t think that I would try to go to this conference since my blog is so new, but they are having a ticket giveaway.  My entry to the giveaway is this blog post to help with the promotion of the conference.  :-)  They are giving away 5 tickets, so the odds are reasonable.
Next exercise: cardio workout and plank practice at the JCC in the morning.

 Posted by at 10:06 PM

Food Log for Saturday

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Mar 122011
 

Today wasn’t bad until we went to Red Robin.

Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal w/1c milk, 1 apple, cinnamon, granola, pumpkin, peanut butter=12
Lunch
chicken sausage=6
bread=3
salad w/peppers, blue cheese, croutons=6
Afternoon Snack
Z Bar=4
milk w/chocolate sauce=3
Dinner
Red Robin (points heavily estimated)
chicken wrap=16
fries=8
root beer float=20
 Posted by at 9:50 PM

Worst Drive and Best Workout

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Mar 112011
 

Last night, it started snowing.  It snowed and snowed and snowed.  After getting everyone ready, I turned on a Bob the Builder episode and tackled enough snow from the walk and cards to get out of the drive.  Normally, it takes us 12 min to get to the J.  Today, it took 50.  It was definitely our worst commute yet.

But, I had the BEST workout today.

I arrived at the time my training appointment was to begin.  Emily had called in and was running late and I took a minute to relax from the drive in and catch my breath.

Then, I hopped on an elliptical until she arrived.  I ended up doing 35 min.  I spent most of my time between resistance 10 and 14.  My heart rate was in the zone and it felt great.  I’m glad that I’ve been kicking it up a notch.

Then, my strength workout with Emily:

  • wood chops w/12lb ball side to side (from left shoulder to right knee and the reverse), 12 reps each side
  • wood chops w/10 lb ball (same as above)
  • barbell dead lifts (45lb bar), 2 sets of 15
  • leg curl single leg-45lbs, 15 reps each side.  My left leg is much weaker than my right
  • lunges – walkway down and back w/15lb dumb bells, 2 sets
  • plank – 16 seconds  :-(
  • push ups – knees on BOSU, 2 sets of 10
  • front shoulder raise, lateral raise -5lb dumbbells, 1 set of 10 each
  • abdominal machine – 115lbs, 2 sets of 35
  • barbell bench press-2 sets of 12 (just the bar)
  • stability ball squat, wide feet pointed out – holding 12lb dumbbells

Next up: I’m not sure what the weekend will bring, but hopefully it will include at least one workout.

 Posted by at 7:58 PM

Food Log for Friday

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Mar 112011
 
Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal w/1c milk, 1 pear, granola, peanut butter, cinnamon=12
Morning Snack
finished of the above
Lunch
2 eggs, 2 laughing cow wedges, English muffin=10
Afternoon Snack
pumpkin muffin tops=8
Dinner
chicken sausage=6
Arnold type bun=3
salad w/greens, peppers, blue cheese=2
turnip soup=1
Late Snack
Z bar=4
 Posted by at 7:58 PM

Food Log for Thursday

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Mar 102011
 

Mom’s Night Out – Chinese.  I don’t really eat Chinese, so I always order the same thing.  It’s a shame that it’s deep fried.

Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal w/1c milk, 1 apple, granola, peanut butter, cinnamon=12
Lunch
pasta w/sauce, cheese, pepperoni=10
salad w/blue cheese=3
Afternoon Snack
Sobe Water=4
trail mix=8
Dinner
Ho Wah for Mom's Night Out:
Wonton soup=2
Sweet and sour chicken=20
White rice=4
 Posted by at 9:56 PM

High Intensity Elliptical

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Mar 102011
 

So, Thursday is my planned off day.  This really came about because that’s the day of my favorite Weight Watcher meeting.  With hubby out of town, the kids and I (emphasis on I) decided to head to the JCC.  I needed a good shower and some down time and the kids needed to play.

I did a short 20 min on the elliptical, but I raised the resistance up to 14 for my max.  I usually do some intervals between 8 and 12 and sometimes I just stay around 10.  Today, I spent most of my time at 14 with a few recovery breaks at 9.  It felt great.

I also practiced my planks.

I enjoyed the rest of my time by organizing some coupons and mail that I had brought with me.  It was just the break that I needed.

Tomorrow: trainer appt with Emily.

 Posted by at 3:18 PM

eSpinner Trial Today

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Mar 092011
 

Originally, I was going to take the Spinning class at 9:30am this morning.  Usually, that means dropping off the kids around 9am so I have time for a shower after class since there is a 2 hour limit at Kid Kare.

Today, I dropped the kids off around 8:40am and decided to try one of the new eSpinner bikes.  There is a great video about the features and how it works here.

Basically, it’s similar to the cardio coach on the new treadmills.  You customize your workout and an instructor guides you through the workout.  It’s a lot like being in a spin class.  The advantage is that you can easily tell if you are in the right RPM (revolutions per minute) zone.  This was great for me.

I don’t think the settings I picked were difficult enough, but it was a great first time ride.

37 min, 11 miles, 425 cal, average cadence of 70

I also took note of my settings:  seat at G, handlebar at 11 and 4.25 was the number for how far back the seat was from the handlebars.  Knowing these next time will save me 5-10 minutes of set up.

One problem with these bikes is that currently, the JCC doesn’t allow you to sign up for them.  It’s first come first served and they are popular.  Today, there were two older gentlemen using them.  One was really using it and the other was talking more than spinning. :-(  It’s tough since I use special shorts and shoes to spin and if the bikes aren’t available, it could be a problem.

Since I had to wait for a bike, I warmed up on the elliptical for 20 min (with eyes in the back of my head watching the spinner bikes).

Next up:  bonus workout tomorrow.  Since hubby is out of town, we are going to the JCC on our normal day off.  It just makes everyone happier.  :-)

 Posted by at 10:10 PM

Food Log for Wednesday

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Mar 092011
 

Today wasn’t so great.  I need to get away from yuck and back to veggies.   Tomorrow – salad in the works along with turnip soup.

Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal w/1c milk, 1 apple, granola, peanut butter=12
Morning Snack
Z bar=4
Lunch
Chop pizza bread=16
Afternoon Snack
Trail mix=8
Dinner
pasta, sauce, cheese, shrooms=10
Late Snack
donut=8
 Posted by at 9:59 PM

Hard Work Today

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Mar 082011
 

Today’s workout was hard.  I didn’t feel bad and I wasn’t tired, but every exercise was hard.  I guess some days are just like that.

I had a trainer workout with Chelsea.  I’ve really been enjoying these workouts.  She’s good at pushing me.  I’m usually sore a day or two after, but not crippled.  Tonight I am stiff, but I think it’s from carrying my son too much today.

Today’s workout:

10min warm up on the elliptical

Then:

  • Plank: 31 and 15 sec – at the end.  I’m going to do them first next time to see if I can improve my 30 something time
  • Lat Pull: 80 lbs (wide and narrow grips alternating with row, 2 sets)
  • Cable Row: 70 lbs (2 sets rotating with above)
  • Pec Fly: 80 lbs (2 sets)
  • Rear Delt: 60 lbs (2 sets)
  • Abs: 120-125 lbs (3 sets)
  • Lunge w/ 15 lb DB’s (down the floor and back)
  • Squat,Curl, and Press with 10 lb DB’s (one set of 10)
  • Back Ext: no weight and with 10 lb weight plate (20 of each)
  • Squat press with 10 lb plate (not sure the name – but it kept me busy waiting for my next set of back extensions)
  • Leg Extension: single leg – 20 lbs (10 reps on each leg)

I did an additional 15 min on the elliptical after my 30 min with her.

Next up: Probably spinning with Lori tomorrow.  I’m in a lazy mood and a class will guarantee me a solid cardio workout.

 Posted by at 10:17 PM

Food Log for Tuesday

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Mar 082011
 
Breakfast
1/2c oatmeal, 1c milk, 1 apple, 1T peanut butter, cinnamon=9
Morning Snack
Donut - the fat Tuesday kind that I can't spell and don't even like :-(=8
Lunch
chicken pot pie=10
Afternoon Snack
yogurt=3
Dinner
chop block pizza=16
Sobe water=4
Late Snack
Chocolate=6
 Posted by at 10:15 PM
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