The Santa Claus Workout- Looks like even Santa needs to Workout

Good to be Back at the gym

First day back at the gym in a week.  Took time off to allow my groin pull to heal.  I also got hit hard by  a nasty cold.  I am sharing today's routine to show that you can come back from minor setbacks.  dispite the
week away from the gym.  I only gained a pound.  keeping me within that 60 pound weight lose.

I did a mix of exercises. I really didn't have a plan. I started with a 15 minute warm up.  I then did 3 set of each for one minute.  I tried to take only a 30 second rest between each set.  Below are examples of the exercises I did.

I did planks with a punch.  unlike the picture.  I did mine on my elbows.

I am not sure what to call this.  I stand facing the wall, arms in the air and jump as high as I can.  It's harder than it sounds.  

I then hit the kettle bells.  I did 2 different exercises.

                                                                 Kettle Bell Deadlifts

Figure Eights

I finshed up with some incline pushups.  

It was nice to make through a workout with no pain.  

The scale doesn't always tell the truth

Today was another day of achievements. Not measured by pounds, but by pants size and the number of Xs on a label.

Today I tried on some jeans at the thrift store.  Size 44.  They fit.  Just think 6 months I was wearing a size 56 on the verge of a 58.   I have not fitted into a size 44 for a very long time. I am just 1 size away from being out of the big and tall department.  

I also was able to get a new coat at the thrift store.  It has been the first time in a very long time I have bought a jacket with only 2 Xs .  It is still a little tight but it works. Nothing that won't change in the next month.  

It is strange how I am not as light as I have been in the past, but my sizes are lower then they have been at this current weight in the past .   I am learning I can't judge my progress by weight alone.  

  

November update - The secret of getting ahead is getting started

November was not a big month for weight loss. My official weight lost for November is 3.3 pounds lost. I have a total lost of 56.9  pounds so far. I am happy with that. Still moving in the right direction. I hurt my back early on and as that healed I discover what I hope is just a groin injury.  It possible, it may be a hernia. I don't think I had the most experienced Doctor.  I am giving it another week and then I am going to see my Doctor.

I am unable to measure myself yet.  I need to go pick up a tape measure.  Based on my jeans, I am sure I have lost an inch or two.

I am hoping to get back on track this month. I was feeling better.  I did hit it hard last night.  I did 30 minutes on the treadmill starting at level 8 and working my way up to 15 and back down.  I finished up trying to run as fast as I could for as long as I could.  I was up to the speed level 7.

I followed that up with some squats. planks, incline push ups, weightlifting and kettle bells. I think I may have pushed it to hard.  I was not as healed as I thought.  It still felt good working out again.


I don't think your kids will see this public service announcement.

         

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.