Extra Support when neeeded

May I make a request of the ladies at the gym.  Please, please please make sure you have the proper support for your workout.   It can be rather distracting to a class when your lady bites keep falling out of your top.  Even I would not wear a tank top without support at this point in my adventure.

Ladies and Gents, please follow this simple rule.  If you have to push, shove, jam or suck it in to fit into it.  You may not want to workout in it.

See below for how not to dress for a workout

I am good enough. I am smart enough and Doggone it people like me

Sorry for the late post.  I did this a couple of days ago and forgot to post it.

Sitting here waiting for the Dr.  Nothing serious.  Just some follow ups for some meds.  I just got weighted and my weight is a little higher than the last time I weighed in. I started to give myself a hard time.  Thinking maybe I should have ate less at that party or should have tried harder at the gym.  Then I hear what I weighed last time I was here.  397!! I told myself you need to be proud of how far you have come in a short time. I am down 22 pounds.  But more importantly I am becoming a healthier person.  Not just on the outside but on the inside too.  I am learning it is OK to tell yourself good job.  I am proud of you.   I think we all need to learn it is OK to do that once in awhile.

                                 

Adrian, Adrian, ADRIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry,  I have not posted for the past few days.  I have not had much to offer. Well today I tried a new training class.  I took a circuit boxing class today. This is a new class that my trainer will be teaching. It was a 30 minute class.  It was a long 30 minutes. I have not worked this hard since my first workout.  My goal once again was not to throw up on my trainer.  I made it.   Today's class was lower body.  I am amazed I am still walking.  I will be returning tomorrow for the upper body class.  I hope I will be able to type.

Farting in gym: Farting. Flatulence. Gas. Passing wind. Call it what you like

WARNING TMI POSTING.  read at your own risk


I decided when I was going to do this blog I would share my whole experience. So here we go.  I farted in the gym 3 times.  I am not sure what the proper etiquette is in this area.  I was rowing and all of a sudden I let loose. With each pull of the handle another one came.  3 in a row.  It was loud enough I could hear it with my headphones on. I was fortunate enough to have a near empty gym.  Plus I think I lost a half of pound when I was done.   So I found the below article. It's nice to know I'm not alone.

Farting in gym: Farting. Flatulence. Gas. Passing wind. Call it what you like, it’s still not socially acceptable to let one rip when you’re at the gym. But it happens... here’s how to prevent it.

GETTING FIT IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY

Today I was able to weigh in.  I have lost just over 15 pounds.  Alex thinks I can lose another 15 pound by the end of the month.  This is a big goal to reach.  After today I am confident I can reach it.


We have added 21st century technology to the plan.  The Eagan YMCA has been selected as a test location for a new test.  It is called Body Gem. It is a machine that you breath into for 10 minutes. Then it tells your resting (RMR) resting metabolic rate and how many calories you expend everyday. They take this information, then add your personal information.  Date of birth, weight, goal weight and other information.  It will give your daily calorie budget and  your resting (RMR) resting metabolic rate.  It will also give your BMI, body fat percentage and fat weight. It also will give you a goal date based on the information.  The last part of information it gives is a detailed nutrition plan.  So along with the calorie budget, it will break down the fat calories and all of the other nutrition information based on standard dietary requirements.

So along with the weights, treadmill, rowing, squats and all the other exercises.  Technology is now a part of the workout.

You got your peanut butter in my chocolate. No you got my Chocolate in my peanut butter.

Just like the old Reese peanut butter cup commercial.  When 2 great things come together.  Today my two favorite things came together. Squats and kettle bells .  NOT!!!  It actually worked out better then I thought it would.  I never realized how many different way there are to do squats.  Today it was a bench squat. I had to sit on a bench, hold the kettle bell between my legs and repeatedly stand and sit.  2 sets of 20.   Along with this I did some bench presses and forward rows.

I find it interesting that I sweat more doing the simpler exercises.  I should I say what looks like the simpler exercises. Today was mobility exercises.  They were harder than they looked.  Sitting in a chair moving my arms and legs around sure seemed easier than it felt.  Those seniors work harder than it looks.

Day late posting

We had a weekend of fun with our B(eyers)F(arber)F(redericks) group.  We were also joined by our cousins, the Rhias from Iowa.  We were unable to schedule our usual weekend away.  So we spent the day at the lake Elmo Park reserve.  The water was a hit with the kids.  The adult conversation was even better for the grown ups.  We had enjoyed the food and the sun.  for my family we enjoyed the sun to much.  Lots of sunburns.

After missing the gym Thursday and Friday.  I got up early Saturday.  It was a short workout.  I started on the treadmill.  One of my challenges this week was to try a new Cardio Machine.  I tried both the recumbent and regular bike.  I did not like either very much. I didn't feel it was as much as a workout as using the treadmill.  I finished up with what I called my boy band stretches.  I was welcomed home to breakfast of french toast and sausage.  My weekend challenge had started.  I needed that find a way to balance the fun with my health, without become a fanatic. I did not want a Monday morning food hangover.

I eat one serving of the french toast and filled up on the fruit.  During our afternoon picnic I still had a hamburger, but I had it in a wheat bun that was only 90 calories.  I even enjoyed a few chips and cookies.  It was not all healthy, but it was in moderation.  We wrapped up the evening with a night out with the cousins with no kids.  I enjoyed a steak, some mashed potato and a salad.  I even wrapped it up with dessert.   Once again moderation.   I am feeling good about my choices.

Today I was able to get much more creative with my lunch.  I had my usual breakfast.  Oatmeal with peanut butter.  We went out for lunch before the cousins had to leave.  We ended up at Red Robin.  I was able to order a grilled chicken sandwich that was only 130 calories.  The secret was instead of a bun I had it wrapped in lettuce.  I also was strong.  I resisted the french fries.

My intent was not to list my weekend menu.  I think I just wanted to show that you can mix of good healthy choices and still get to eat the fun choices also.

 

BACON

The cure for vegeterianism. When she decided to become a vegetarian, the doctor prescribed lots and lots of bacon. FRUNK When you eat so much you feel drunk.  You get knocked out from the amount of food you consumed