Post Aerobic Pain

I awoke this morning to a bit of muscle soreness which I suspect was caused by the aerobic session I did on Wednesday. Suffice it to say, I wasn't about to let a little bit of DOMS stop me from my daily workout. I headed out and did 30 minutes on the elliptical machine at level 6-interval then did 30 minutes of the stationary bike at level 6-weight loss. I did a little extra stretching after this workout too, just to help my sore muscles out a bit.

My weight is still at 203, and I am of course still frustrated. Now most of this frustration isn't about the not losing of weight, but the fact I know why. I haven't exactly been eating the best this last week. I realize that I have been nibbling a bit too much. I am getting back on track again so hopefully I can re-start my losing process.

Wish me luck!
Paul

Near Miss

I almost didn't work out yesterday. I missed yesterday morning's workout as I needed some additional sleep, but came home last evening and did an hour of aerobics in front of the TV. I twisted my ankle during the routine, and this morning it aches a bit. All I can say is that I am glad my window blinds were closed, as I looked a bit foolish hopping around my living room like I did. If nothing else, it was quite fun though.

This morning, I got up reluctantly, with yet another night of relatively poor sleep thanks to my cat and her midnight antics. I did a 2.75 mile treadmill run in 35 minutes, and did a 30 minute recumbent stationary bike ride at level 6-CV for 10 miles.

Pretty good workout, hopefully I can get to my goal weight soon. I am still weighing in at 202, which is starting to get aggravating.

Paul

More Yoga

I did some more Yoga last night. I guess I should watch the video first before I try the postures out, as I tended to have to pause a lot and try and situate myself in the correct starting position for each one. I enjoyed it, however.

I have not yet worked out for today, however. I didn't sleep good and hit the snooze button. I'll do an aerobic video tonight to make up for it though.

Paul

Yoga Yesterday....Run Today

Yesterday, I went out to Borders and bought a beginning yoga DVD, as I have been wanting to try it for some time now. I apparently will need some accessories as well, but I'll just get those from Amazon. I tried out a beginner set for 25 minutes, and enjoyed it thoroughly. I wasn't able to do the poses fully, as I am not all that flexible, but I did many and got a good stretch nonetheless. If it turns out that I start liking it, there is a yoga place down the street I may join.

For today, I did a 35 minute run, hitting 2.75 miles (5 - 5.5 mph). I then did a stationary bike ride for 9.6 miles at level 7 for another 30 minutes. Level 7 seemed to be WAY harder than level 6, so I kept my heart rate near the high end (~155) for most of that interval workout.

Good workout today. Still weighing in at 203 pounds.

Paul

Saturday Workout

I needed to recover yesterday and didn't work out.

Today, however, I did, and ran for 35 minutes at a 11:30 pace and did 2.75 miles. I then did 10 miles (CV Workout L6) on the stationary bike in another 30 minutes.

Tomorrow is my official rest day. See you on Monday!

Paul

BMI Results

When I started this set of goals to lose weight and get in shape, I weighed in at 400 pounds and had a BMI of about 50, which put me in at the super-morbidly obese category. This morning, I weighed in at 202, making my BMI 29.9, which is just at the high end of the overweight category. Cool huh. I am 2 pounds from my 1 year goal of being half my former weight, and about 20 pounds from my end goal weight.

Recovering from Yesterday

I was pretty wiped out most of yesterday after that workout, and had a little difficulty getting motivated this morning to go work out. I did, of course, and headed out and did 30 minutes on the elliptical machine and 30 minutes on the stationary bike.

I also weighed in at 203 today. Guess yesterday's run made some difference. I must have bragged about my distance all day yesterday.

Paul

Long Run - Goal Met

I woke up a bit earlier today, after quite a restless night and got up and headed out for a run. I had planned to run 60 minutes, but ended up running 85 minutes instead. I really pushed myself to make my distance goal, which was 10-K. Well, I not only hit 6.2 miles, but went an additional half mile for 6.75 miles total. I did walk a minute per mile, just so I could conserve my energy a bit, but ran faster as a result. My average run was 5.2 miles per hour (or a 11:30 pace). Not too shabby if I do say so myself.

Still weighed in at 204, but it was at the low side of it today.

My next distance goal will be 9.3 miles (or 15-K)

Paul

Slept in a bit

As I now live about 5 minutes from my work, I decided that I could get up at 6am to do my workout. I headed out and tried the elliptical machine at the new apartments, and although it took a bit of getting used to I did a 30 minute interval workout on it at level 5 for 9 miles. I then did a 30 minute recumbent stationary bike ride at level 6.

Not a bad workout today. I also weighed in at 204 today.

Paul

New Apartment...New Workout

I got to try out the machines at my new apartment complex. After my move this weekend, which was a workout in itself, I have been eager to try the new fitness center. It is much smaller than the last place but has a recumbent bike, treadmill, elliptical, and weight machine. Just enough.

Today, I ran 2.7 miles in 35 minutes then hit the recumbent bike for 9.7 miles in 30 minutes at level 6-7.

Paul