Even if it was for just a a little bit. I look forward to getting back under 250 and staying there.
Today was a rest day though. I kind of needed it. Just ran 1 lap.
Weight: 251.4
Archive for March, 2010
Great being under 250
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Easiest 1000 calorie workout
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010I don’t recall having such an easy time burning 1000 calories.
After today’s workout, I feel I could do more. Shoot 1500 is in the realm of possibility.
Here is what I did
- Treadmill 20 min at 4.5mph on a 4 incline = 360 Calories
- Elliptical 12 min = 167 Calories
- Bike 15 min = 188 Calories
- Elliptical 12 min = 165 Calories
- Treadmill 15 min 4.2mph on a 4 incline = 254 Calories
Total 1134
Oh Yeah, check out my weight. This is promising.
Weight: 249.4
Not Sleeping Well
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010This post was actually made on March 10th but is for March 9th and will sound like it was made on the 9th. Was just too exhausted to post.
I had a really horrible time sleeping last night, just two hours. It was so bad that I could not drive in to work completely, I had to stop off in a parking lot to take a quick nap.
I went to lunch with some coworkers and had to take a nap after that.
But when I did get in to the gym, the warmup and adreneline kicked in. I was able to push and actually had a good workout. When I got home I was done, so exhausted.
I did weigh in and I am happy, this made it worth it.
Weight: 250.0
Awesome run today
Monday, March 8th, 2010Today I really kicked it into gear. If there was any doubt that I am not back, today wiped it out.
I ran two laps today in near record time. I don’t think it is a record, but sure as heck close. My time 23:51.76
I think I was a wee bit faster, by a second or so. But I did not fully depress the stop button on my watch in time.
Weight also not too shabby.
Weight: 251.8
Strength and Endurance Coming Back
Sunday, March 7th, 2010Again I was too busy to get my run in this afternoon. Also it was fairly wet but I have run in worse.
So I opted for an aerobic video. The last time I did this same video I was still fairly out of shape and could not do all of the exercises. I did do well and was able to do all of the exercises. Both feet hung in there but I was not accurate nor were my motions as aggressive as they should be in the end.
Regardless, bottom line is I am getting in shape again.
This weight is an oddity, it is in the evening after dinner but before my workout. Basically the heaviest point I am during the day on average.
Weight: 256.2
Cool New Milestone
Saturday, March 6th, 2010It has been a while since I reached any new milestones. Today I ran a 4+, the time was OK, 48:19. In fact if I looked correctly it is my third best run. Not sure but still pretty decent. As of right now the record stands at 45:07.
So I need to really improve in order to break that time, and mark my words, I will.
What makes today significant is that I did not stop or walk at all. I timed the lights so I could run through intersections safely, I went around cars, and most of all, there is this one slope at about mile 2.5 that I have walked through in the past.
Today I powered through it.
Today my weigh was as normal as could be. Conditions were great for running and I think I trimmed some pounds when running. One the still bothers me a lot.
I keep asking myself, “Why is it so hard to crack 250?”
Weight: 253.0
Unhealthy Vegetarian
Friday, March 5th, 2010It’s been an interesting two weeks and two days without meat. I realize that it is possible to still eat unhealthy after swearing off meat.
I see it in late night snacking, cookies, and candy, etc. I have a little over 4 weeks left and I hope to change all that. It is still possible to make it to 240, but I need to regain the focus I had 3 months ago.
Weight: 254.0
Another Rest Day
Thursday, March 4th, 2010I can feel my body needs rest. I ran a simple lap and walked it as well. My body was just too tired.
Will try to get a good sleep tonight.
Weight: 256.0
The Hardest Part of a workout is the beginning
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Today I did a 1000 calorie workout. One thing I noticed is that the tough part is starting, after the first 10 or 15 minutes I feel committed and the rest of the workout goes smoothly.
Here was today’s workout
Elliptical 163 calories 12 minutes
Treadmill 306 calories 15 minutes 5MPH 5 Incline
Bike 240 Calories 20 minutes
Treadmill 169 15min 3.6MPH 4 incline
Elliptical 154 Calories 12 minutes
All at a weight of 250
But my weight today was actually
Weight: 252.6
Good workout today
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010I haven’t pushed my weights to the max yet. Today I tried it for the first time with my buddy Rob. I tried benching 45’s today and my other buddy Nate said I should put more now that I got a spotter. Ended up adding 5 more lbs per side.
I like it.
Next week I will push harder.
Weight: 252.8