Making the most with what I have.

Staying at a hotel with the family tonight. I did not make it to the Y for my workout. I decided to try the fitness center at the hotel.  

Treadmill- looked fancy. It had lots of lights and buttons. But not well maintained.  I had to run it at 7 level just to make it feel like I was at 4. It keep slowing down when u stepped on it.

They has a weight machine.  I managed toget at decent workout. Did some chest presses, arm curls and some leg exercise . Finished up with some push-ups and squats .

I tried the stair stepper. That was a joke.  I swear it was broke before I used it.

Thanksgiving workout

Today was a much more postive workout.  I have decided to post my daily workouts on my blog.  I am doing this to stay accountable to someone beside myself. I am not going to post every workout to my Facebook site.

 Hit the gym earlier. I was there before 7 AM.  I climbed Mount Everest. This is starting the treadmill at level 8 and raising it every 2 minutes. I did this until I reached level 15.  Then started my way down. Once again 2 minutes for each level.  I have added my own twist. After I do that, I run as fast as I can until I reach the 1 mile mark.

I rounded my hour out doing some dead lifts, push ups against the  bar, bicep curls and planks.

I think I have discovered I like an empty gym. I'm starting to Feeling back on course.  

Ready to enjoy a great Thanksgiving. I hope you have a great one too.

Workout Disasters

This makes me feel better about my workout skills.  I just hope no one is recording me.

Try, try, try again.

For some reason, the gym felt like my first time.  I went to use the free weights and felt intimidated.  Not sure if it was just me or I was really getting death stares.  It may have been the guilt of not working out all week.  Did half my workout and left.

I think I will stick to afternoons.  

November had been a tough workout month.  Hope to get back on track in December. 

My December goal is to be down another   Waist size.  

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!

It is a sad day.  Alex my trainer told me that he is leaving the Y to work for the Stillwater school system.  It is amazing how a person you didn't know can change your life in just 6 months. What started out as just a session to learn how to use equipment, turned into a 6 month life changing adventure.  To some that are reading this may think that sounds dramatic. But to me it's not.   Not only has he showed me how to get fitter and stronger, he has also helped me build my confidence.  Not only in the Gym, but in life.  I have been able to carry the things I have learned in the gym into my everyday life.  Never giving up. Trying harder.  Just when you think you can do it, you push through it and get it done. Working with him has made me a better person.

Alex has given me a strong foundation to continue my adventure.  It just won't be as fun.  Thank you for all you have done.

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!

It's never too late to become what you might have been

Today was measurement day.  A couple of days later the usual.  Chloe was home sick all week and I did not get the change to go to the gym as much as I wanted.  I made due with what I had.  I am not a big fan of working out at home.  So last night while trick or treating , I made a final push.  I did step ups using the curb and retention walls.  I did some standing push ups against some trees.   I final ended the night doing Kettle swings.  I used the 25 pounds of candy I was carrying as the weight. The bonus in all of this is I embarrassed my daughters.  I am very pleased with my progress.  For the month of November, I am going to try to not focus on my weight, but on my measurements.  

I was featured in the YMCA November newsletter.  Check it out. It's 60 percent my words and 40 percent the writer's word.   

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 November Stats

Body Part	Jun-13	Sep-13	Oct-13		Totals+/-
Chest	65	53	51.25		-13.75
Stomach	61.5	54.5	53		-8.5
Waist	55	50.25	48		-7
Bicep	17.5	16	16.75		-0.75
Quad	20	19	20.5		0.5
Calf	25	21	18.5		-6.5
Weight	397	354.8	343.4		-53.6