I am thinking of renaming this space Tales of the Ultra-lazy blogger. Also, my numbering is way off at this point, but I've fixed my posts of past!
Spinning on...
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-09 (AKA, Day 11)
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Running, 30 minutes.
Hours of sleep: 6 hours, but interrupted. Thankfully I had a nap the previous afternoon.
My mood before/during/after exercise: Oh. My. GOD. Things that a B'klynHeart does not heart include cold such that her fingers fall off, snot freezes to her face, and her lungs burn, and dark, which seems to just exacerbate those previously mentioned issues. These things were very much present the morning of this run. Yet... frankly, I had to convince myself to stop running as to not to be late for work. Such was the joy and pleasure and power of this run.
Exercise struggles: Seriously. I had to convince myself to stop. I did indulge in an extra lap. It really defied logic.
Exercise progress: I'm feeling so great these days. I'm actually recognizing that I've made what they call in the industry "progress". No means am I great... or even good... but it does feel good to feel like I'm actually going somewhere.
How I felt the rest of the day: Pretty good. Still awed by the fact I didn't want to stop.
Other things to note: Wear gloves.
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Date: 2011-11-10 (AKA, Day 12)
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Running, 30 minutes.
Hours of sleep: A million. Seriously. I think I went to bed at 5:30PM or something. Okay, no not really. I did have 8 hours (interrupted once) of sleep. Maybe even 9. I did go to bed stupid early.
My mood before/during/after exercise: Another great run. This one felt more powerful than the last. It certainly wasn't as cold either and I actually managed to remember to wear gloves. That really helped.
Exercise struggles: None again. I think I was sprinting at one point. It was very fun. Okay, I got to the point of cool down outside of my house when I thought I saw a shady character. So I did scoot inside to finish cool down.
Exercise progress: Again, feeling strong. I think I'm done with the self praise though, got to get back on track of progress.
How I felt the rest of the day: Another great day. Hyper even. God, I love energy!
Other things to note: My homework over the weekend is to run in the 8K for the Richmond Marathon this weekend, and investigate any early morning running clubs.
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*snicker* double doody. Totally not what I typed... but *snicker* *snicker*
Showing posts with label workout. Show all posts
Showing posts with label workout. Show all posts
Friday, November 11, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Workout Log Challenge - Day 9 and Day 10
Pulling double duty today*, as yesterday felt pretty crapola... and most of today until maybe a couple of hours ago.
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-07 (AKA, Day 9)
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred Level 2, 30 minutes, Evening - Run, 10 minutes (!!!)
Hours of sleep: 5.5 hours. Maybe the cause of the swing!
My mood before/during/after exercise: Morning exercise was okay. I felt not bad, but not all great either. Day kind of plummeted from there.
Exercise struggles: The run was the worst. I made about 10 minutes before my pounding the pavement gave my head a great pounding, so I ultimately stopped. Felt bad about it, but the headache was taking over.
Exercise progress: Glad I made at least 10 minutes of running. The headache is explained the next day...
How I felt the rest of the day: Downward energy... to be explained...
Other things to note: Seriously, go to the next day...
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Date: 2011-11-08 (AKA, Day 10)
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Step, 30 minutes!
Hours of sleep: About 7, I turned in early due to headache that stayed with me until around 4 or 5 PM today... I love me some epic headaches. Well, not so much me as "Auntie Flo" does. She likes to assert that the incorrect answer to "Who's the boss?" is Tony Danza.
My mood before/during/after exercise: Horrendous, but I'd feel worse if I didn't do anything, such is the guilt that lies within.
Exercise struggles: Working through the headache was a pain, but I made it through.
Exercise progress: Screw you, "Auntie Flo"!
How I felt the rest of the day: Slow improvement. I feel like a human being now.
Other things to note: The Husband just congratulated me on my period.
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*snicker* double doody. Totally not what I typed... but *snicker* *snicker*
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-07 (AKA, Day 9)
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred Level 2, 30 minutes, Evening - Run, 10 minutes (!!!)
Hours of sleep: 5.5 hours. Maybe the cause of the swing!
My mood before/during/after exercise: Morning exercise was okay. I felt not bad, but not all great either. Day kind of plummeted from there.
Exercise struggles: The run was the worst. I made about 10 minutes before my pounding the pavement gave my head a great pounding, so I ultimately stopped. Felt bad about it, but the headache was taking over.
Exercise progress: Glad I made at least 10 minutes of running. The headache is explained the next day...
How I felt the rest of the day: Downward energy... to be explained...
Other things to note: Seriously, go to the next day...
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Date: 2011-11-08 (AKA, Day 10)
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Step, 30 minutes!
Hours of sleep: About 7, I turned in early due to headache that stayed with me until around 4 or 5 PM today... I love me some epic headaches. Well, not so much me as "Auntie Flo" does. She likes to assert that the incorrect answer to "Who's the boss?" is Tony Danza.
My mood before/during/after exercise: Horrendous, but I'd feel worse if I didn't do anything, such is the guilt that lies within.
Exercise struggles: Working through the headache was a pain, but I made it through.
Exercise progress: Screw you, "Auntie Flo"!
How I felt the rest of the day: Slow improvement. I feel like a human being now.
Other things to note: The Husband just congratulated me on my period.
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*snicker* double doody. Totally not what I typed... but *snicker* *snicker*
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Workout Log Challenge - Day 8
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-06
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Eliptical... step... thing? (30 minutes), Evening - Cindy Whitmarsh Incredible Abs 6 (20 minutes)
Hours of sleep: Not even sure... at least 6, maybe a little more. There was some falling back, but also being awoken in the night. All sorts of things.
My mood before/during/after exercise: I was feeling pretty good before, during and after.
Exercise struggles: ... I didn't know what the machine was. I assumed it was a step machine with arms, but you could also do strides, and the arms seemed more or less independent from the legs. I got very confused, but I worked very hard. Hard to know if it was effective aside from how I felt. I'll probably never do that machine again. Once again, Cindy Whitmarsh kicked my patootie... but via my abs.
Exercise progress: While I always feel like my patootie is kicked, I also feel like I'm getting stronger every day.
How I felt the rest of the day: Not bad. I noticed my shoulders relax a couple of times today. Briefly. But it felt good.
Other things to note: Okay. Maybe body pump tomorrow. But exercise WILL happen.
Date: 2011-11-06
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Eliptical... step... thing? (30 minutes), Evening - Cindy Whitmarsh Incredible Abs 6 (20 minutes)
Hours of sleep: Not even sure... at least 6, maybe a little more. There was some falling back, but also being awoken in the night. All sorts of things.
My mood before/during/after exercise: I was feeling pretty good before, during and after.
Exercise struggles: ... I didn't know what the machine was. I assumed it was a step machine with arms, but you could also do strides, and the arms seemed more or less independent from the legs. I got very confused, but I worked very hard. Hard to know if it was effective aside from how I felt. I'll probably never do that machine again. Once again, Cindy Whitmarsh kicked my patootie... but via my abs.
Exercise progress: While I always feel like my patootie is kicked, I also feel like I'm getting stronger every day.
How I felt the rest of the day: Not bad. I noticed my shoulders relax a couple of times today. Briefly. But it felt good.
Other things to note: Okay. Maybe body pump tomorrow. But exercise WILL happen.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Workout Log Challenge - Day 7
One week, really? Wow...
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-05
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Run (25 minutes), Crunches (5 minutes)
Hours of sleep: 5 hours. I should stick to a schedule, even on weekends.
My mood before/during/after exercise: I seriously seriously dawdled before I braved the cold (which had warmed some) and ventured out into my run. The run actually was fabulous... not as glorious as my run a few days ago, but still very good. I felt like it was a good exercise day. Crunches were to round out to get my 30 minutes.
Exercise struggles: ... Aside from burning lungs and being incrediphlegmy? Again, should have slept more. Also, my legs kind of hurt, so that may be from forgotten exercise of the previous day...
Exercise progress: Time on run is getting better. I better keep this up!
How I felt the rest of the day: I was quite energetic and hyper the entire day. A nice change from the previous day.
Other things to note: I think I'll go ahead and go to sleep, and tomorrow make it in for body pump! I better remember to fall back...
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-05
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Run (25 minutes), Crunches (5 minutes)
Hours of sleep: 5 hours. I should stick to a schedule, even on weekends.
My mood before/during/after exercise: I seriously seriously dawdled before I braved the cold (which had warmed some) and ventured out into my run. The run actually was fabulous... not as glorious as my run a few days ago, but still very good. I felt like it was a good exercise day. Crunches were to round out to get my 30 minutes.
Exercise struggles: ... Aside from burning lungs and being incrediphlegmy? Again, should have slept more. Also, my legs kind of hurt, so that may be from forgotten exercise of the previous day...
Exercise progress: Time on run is getting better. I better keep this up!
How I felt the rest of the day: I was quite energetic and hyper the entire day. A nice change from the previous day.
Other things to note: I think I'll go ahead and go to sleep, and tomorrow make it in for body pump! I better remember to fall back...
Friday, November 4, 2011
Workout Log Challenge - Day 6
So late! But I did work out, this is the log for 2011-11-04. So far, I'm not awake so 2011-11-05 has not happened yet, though in theory it is happening all around me...
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-04
Type of workout/duration: Morning - 10lb Slim Down: Total Body (25 minutes), Evening - Crunches (5 minutes)
Hours of sleep: 5.5 hours. Yeah, I took a massive nap at some point, then got to bed late as a result of feeling falsely awake in the evening.
My mood before/during/after exercise: Seriously I have no earthly. I know I worked, because there were the normal muscle aches. However, I was seriously asleep the entire time.
Exercise struggles: Should have slept more. Wonder that I didn't break an anything (on myself or around me).
Exercise progress: I pushed out those 5 minutes of crunches so that I'd get my 30 minimum I set for myself. Hard core... it's what I'm aiming for!
How I felt the rest of the day: I was so low energy. I think weather played into it, as well as not the greatest of sleeps.
Other things to note: Yesterday I was not sure what I'd do on Saturday. I think I know now. When I wake up, it'll happen, and then I'll log it here. One hopes I log it today.
PS - Logging the time as 11/4/2011. For the public record, it is 11/5/2011 in the morning!
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-04
Type of workout/duration: Morning - 10lb Slim Down: Total Body (25 minutes), Evening - Crunches (5 minutes)
Hours of sleep: 5.5 hours. Yeah, I took a massive nap at some point, then got to bed late as a result of feeling falsely awake in the evening.
My mood before/during/after exercise: Seriously I have no earthly. I know I worked, because there were the normal muscle aches. However, I was seriously asleep the entire time.
Exercise struggles: Should have slept more. Wonder that I didn't break an anything (on myself or around me).
Exercise progress: I pushed out those 5 minutes of crunches so that I'd get my 30 minimum I set for myself. Hard core... it's what I'm aiming for!
How I felt the rest of the day: I was so low energy. I think weather played into it, as well as not the greatest of sleeps.
Other things to note: Yesterday I was not sure what I'd do on Saturday. I think I know now. When I wake up, it'll happen, and then I'll log it here. One hopes I log it today.
PS - Logging the time as 11/4/2011. For the public record, it is 11/5/2011 in the morning!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Workout Log Challenge - Day 5
Day 5... right on!
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-03
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Crunch Chisel, 20 minutes; In the Middle - Run, 20 minutes; Evening - Crunch Abs and Ass, 20 minutes.
Hours of sleep: 6 hours yet again, this is habit forming.
My mood before/during/after exercise: I have to say, I've felt great all day.
Exercise struggles: Abs and Ass was a bit more difficult this time around for some reason, but I muddled through regardless.
Exercise progress: I'm really getting into this again. Things are starting to hurt less. Oh, they still hurt. Also, today's run was glorious. I found another song that makes me cry though. :)
How I felt the rest of the day: Good day today, gives me energy.
Other things to note: Gym didn't happen today, but I'll make it happen tomorrow. Not sure if I can get a run in, but I will try my darndest.
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-03
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Crunch Chisel, 20 minutes; In the Middle - Run, 20 minutes; Evening - Crunch Abs and Ass, 20 minutes.
Hours of sleep: 6 hours yet again, this is habit forming.
My mood before/during/after exercise: I have to say, I've felt great all day.
Exercise struggles: Abs and Ass was a bit more difficult this time around for some reason, but I muddled through regardless.
Exercise progress: I'm really getting into this again. Things are starting to hurt less. Oh, they still hurt. Also, today's run was glorious. I found another song that makes me cry though. :)
How I felt the rest of the day: Good day today, gives me energy.
Other things to note: Gym didn't happen today, but I'll make it happen tomorrow. Not sure if I can get a run in, but I will try my darndest.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Workout Log Challenge - Day 4
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-02
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Step (Cathe Basic Step): 35 minutes. Evening - Run: 20 minutes, Elliptical, 20 minutes.
Hours of sleep: 6 hours. I actually kind of just went to bed, popped up 30 seconds later to plug in my dying iPad, and realized I'd quite naturally gone to bed at exactly the right time.
My mood before/during/after exercise: Worlds apart. Morning was great. Fantastic! I was energetic, focused, got a good burn. Evening, not so much. Every now and again when I run, I get this feeling of "not quite right" that makes me hate running. I eventually gave up and went to the elliptical to finish out the day.
Exercise struggles: I think there is only one time of day currently when I want to run. I will have to suck it up and just do it then.
Exercise progress: I wanted to give up, but I didn't! Striving for progress, not perfection.
How I felt the rest of the day: Felt good until the uncool run, but felt better for just doing something else instead. I will not let me defeat me.
Other things to note: Tomorrow I'll go for another 20 minute run, morning I will do Crunch Abs and Ass again, and evening will see me at the gym with my gym buddy again, huzzah!
Date: 2011-11-02
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Step (Cathe Basic Step): 35 minutes. Evening - Run: 20 minutes, Elliptical, 20 minutes.
Hours of sleep: 6 hours. I actually kind of just went to bed, popped up 30 seconds later to plug in my dying iPad, and realized I'd quite naturally gone to bed at exactly the right time.
My mood before/during/after exercise: Worlds apart. Morning was great. Fantastic! I was energetic, focused, got a good burn. Evening, not so much. Every now and again when I run, I get this feeling of "not quite right" that makes me hate running. I eventually gave up and went to the elliptical to finish out the day.
Exercise struggles: I think there is only one time of day currently when I want to run. I will have to suck it up and just do it then.
Exercise progress: I wanted to give up, but I didn't! Striving for progress, not perfection.
How I felt the rest of the day: Felt good until the uncool run, but felt better for just doing something else instead. I will not let me defeat me.
Other things to note: Tomorrow I'll go for another 20 minute run, morning I will do Crunch Abs and Ass again, and evening will see me at the gym with my gym buddy again, huzzah!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Workout Log Challenge - Day 3
Well, aren't I the boring little blogger? New post coming soon (in addition to another log entry, in case this is the kind of thing that floats yer boat)!
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-01 (Happy World Vegan Day and start of Vegan Month!)
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Crunch Gym Abs and Ass (20 min), Crunch Gym Chisel (20 min). Evening - Elliptical (40 min)
Hours of sleep: 6 hours! Again in as many days. Well, this isn't entirely true... yesterday afternoon I took a 20 minute nap for an hour. I went to bed 6 hours before I needed to wake up, but woke up 20 minutes before my alarm. My internal clock likes to play these tricks on me.
My mood before/during/after exercise: More coordination than yesterday. It's been a while since I've done the Crunch videos, so there was the agony of working muscles I have neglected for a little while versus the joy of realizing I could do things I remember struggling with a while ago. Evening was fun, did elliptical with a friend and the time flew by, which I appreciate in a work out.
Exercise struggles: None today, aside from my chest still hurting from TWO DAYS AGO push ups.
Exercise progress: Very good. Muscles are telling me yes, keep up at it.
How I felt the rest of the day: Light-hearted and happy, despite folks looking at me like I'm crazy when I smile at them. I checked for spinach several times.
Other things to note: 6 hours 3 days in a row? Crazy pants! Tomorrow morning is step, and tomorrow afternoon taking the ankle for a test drive on running. Wish me luck! If you're still here reading this that is!
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-11-01 (Happy World Vegan Day and start of Vegan Month!)
Type of workout/duration: Morning - Crunch Gym Abs and Ass (20 min), Crunch Gym Chisel (20 min). Evening - Elliptical (40 min)
Hours of sleep: 6 hours! Again in as many days. Well, this isn't entirely true... yesterday afternoon I took a 20 minute nap for an hour. I went to bed 6 hours before I needed to wake up, but woke up 20 minutes before my alarm. My internal clock likes to play these tricks on me.
My mood before/during/after exercise: More coordination than yesterday. It's been a while since I've done the Crunch videos, so there was the agony of working muscles I have neglected for a little while versus the joy of realizing I could do things I remember struggling with a while ago. Evening was fun, did elliptical with a friend and the time flew by, which I appreciate in a work out.
Exercise struggles: None today, aside from my chest still hurting from TWO DAYS AGO push ups.
Exercise progress: Very good. Muscles are telling me yes, keep up at it.
How I felt the rest of the day: Light-hearted and happy, despite folks looking at me like I'm crazy when I smile at them. I checked for spinach several times.
Other things to note: 6 hours 3 days in a row? Crazy pants! Tomorrow morning is step, and tomorrow afternoon taking the ankle for a test drive on running. Wish me luck! If you're still here reading this that is!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Workout Log Challenge - Day 2
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-10-31
Type of workout/duration: Step (Cathe Basic Step): 35 minutes.
Hours of sleep: 6 hours (I fought myself/instincts for at least this much)
My mood before/during/after exercise: I started and ended super sleepy, and somewhat amazed I made it through the whole thing without busting an ankle due to uncharacteristic lack of coordination.
Exercise struggles: Said uncharacteristic lack of coordination. This is a step combo I've done many times before as well.
Exercise progress: Went well, worked up a nice sweat.
How I felt the rest of the day: Exercise did my spirits well, but had some stomach ailments to what I suspect to be a food intolerance. Looking to investigating further.
Other things to note: Another early to bed, early to rise! Tomorrow afternoon I am going to the gym with a friend, but I will still fit in a little something tomorrow morning. Hopefully with more coordination!
Date: 2011-10-31
Type of workout/duration: Step (Cathe Basic Step): 35 minutes.
Hours of sleep: 6 hours (I fought myself/instincts for at least this much)
My mood before/during/after exercise: I started and ended super sleepy, and somewhat amazed I made it through the whole thing without busting an ankle due to uncharacteristic lack of coordination.
Exercise struggles: Said uncharacteristic lack of coordination. This is a step combo I've done many times before as well.
Exercise progress: Went well, worked up a nice sweat.
How I felt the rest of the day: Exercise did my spirits well, but had some stomach ailments to what I suspect to be a food intolerance. Looking to investigating further.
Other things to note: Another early to bed, early to rise! Tomorrow afternoon I am going to the gym with a friend, but I will still fit in a little something tomorrow morning. Hopefully with more coordination!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Workout Log Challenge - Day 1
A 'la Oh She Glows
Date: 2011-10-30
Type of workout/duration: Step/Strength Interval (Cathe Body Fusion): 50 minutes.
Hours of sleep: 10 hours (went to bed super early as I am a super sad individual :)
My mood before/during/after exercise: I was super psyched because of my re-commitment to physical activity/thought it wasn't doing much at first, then realized I was working a sweat/Felt great!
Exercise struggles: I wanted to go to the gym, but I allowed my issues with Blogger to get in the way of getting there on time.
Exercise progress: While I did wind up working up a sweat, I want to increase activity.
How I felt the rest of the day: Very calm. I always feel like it is a great day if I get exercise in early rather than later.
Other things to note: Hope to get to bed on time tonight so I can get up early tomorrow for more step. I fear I'd have to get up super early if I want to run as I'd have to drive to the gym. No way I'm running in that dark.
Date: 2011-10-30
Type of workout/duration: Step/Strength Interval (Cathe Body Fusion): 50 minutes.
Hours of sleep: 10 hours (went to bed super early as I am a super sad individual :)
My mood before/during/after exercise: I was super psyched because of my re-commitment to physical activity/thought it wasn't doing much at first, then realized I was working a sweat/Felt great!
Exercise struggles: I wanted to go to the gym, but I allowed my issues with Blogger to get in the way of getting there on time.
Exercise progress: While I did wind up working up a sweat, I want to increase activity.
How I felt the rest of the day: Very calm. I always feel like it is a great day if I get exercise in early rather than later.
Other things to note: Hope to get to bed on time tonight so I can get up early tomorrow for more step. I fear I'd have to get up super early if I want to run as I'd have to drive to the gym. No way I'm running in that dark.
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