Heidi Week 5

All of the sudden I feel like I am moving backwards. This week was HORRIBLE. I had three great workouts on Monday, Tues and Wed. Then Thur was Parent/Teacher conferences. That means I don't get home from work till 900 pm. No workout. Friday, Kaitlyn started her throw up regime. Since Marcus was out of town (as he always seems to be when someone gets sick) it meant not workout. On Saturday, Kaitlyn was too sick to go to the daycare at the gym and with no Marcus I couldn't go without her. No workout. Now it's sunday, the 4th day in a row with no workout. I promised myself I would never go three days, let alone 4. ARGGG!

I wish that I could say that since I didn't get my workouts in I was really good on my diet. NOPE. Since I was home cleaning and taking care of kids I ended up eating WAY more than I normally would. And I am pretty sure all I ate was junk food.

Needless to say, I didn't get a weight, but I am sure I gained and so I am actually glad I have no proof. This week will be better, it can't be worse.

Heather

Yesterday I decided I was sore before my workout so I decided to do my level one workout. I woke up today even more sore-- barely able to move. It didn't take me long to realize what was wrong, yesterday when I did my workout I walked with my weights and boy do my arms feels it. I almost always walk with my weights so I don't know what was different, but I can sure feel it today.
I am mostly sore in the arm that I injured when I fell earlier this month on the ice.

Love the addition of pictures, but there is something seriously wrong with the picture Lisa. I can't quite put my finger on it yet, but I just know its not right. :)

Lisa Webb

This Blog is lacking some pictures, so I thought I would add one. I don't have a scale to weigh myself with so I have no Idea how I am doing. this week I have not been to the gym. I did well last week. I just got a new brownie pan today so there are no guarentees for next week.

I have decided that we need to use our loser blog for a nerd blog too! I think everyone should post what book they are reading and if you like it or not, or a small review.

That being said, I just finished Fire of the Covenant. I was thuroughly depressed for two days of the reading thinking that it just can't get any worse for these people and I was continually proved wrong. It made me hug my kids a little tighter each day, I am greatful for what we are blessed with today.

I have just started reading a book that heather recommended to me called, "The Four Laws of Debt Free Prosperity," by Blane Harris and Charles Coonradt. I havent yet read Dave Ramsey's book but I imagine that this holds alot of the same concepts in a lot smaller book. I am half way through it and like it so far.

TTFN, Lisa

Lisa?

Lisa, Where are you? We miss you, hope to see you on here soon and that all is going well.

Love ya,
Heidi

Melissa week #4

well...i am back to 134.2 lbs.  i did not work out at all this week!  i was slammed with homework and just didn't even try.  we also had something stressful this week to deal with(don't worry...nothing super stressful, just enough for me to be distracted) so it was even harder to just concentrate on the homework...much less wondering if denise missed me this week!  anyhow, i hope to be back on track this week.  hopefully i haven't fallen to the point that i can't get back up! ;)

you all seem to be doing pretty good tho!  keep it up!  you inspire me. =)

Heather

Your posts are so helpful. Today was my hardest day to date. Probably because I had a day off after 6 days of working out. It really feels like I am starting my second week because I just really was able to start working out last week. I am excited to see how I look and feel at week four of my work outs. I may be down to 169 but my weight still seems to be fluctuating. I think I will see real results when I actually start dropping weight. Maybe it will be during week 4, I don't know, but I do know that I am getting a good 30 minute workout on the tredmill. I carry my two pound weights when I do my workout as much as I can, today it was only for the first 10 minutes, but I have carried them for the entire 30 minute workout. I fell on the ice three weeks ago and injured my left arm so I have been feeling it when I work out, but its not in enough pain to keep me from working out.

The 4th Week

The 4th week is such a crucial week. If you've started a workout program and have stuck to it, you should see your first big results after the 4th week. This is also when you should modify your workout program. Even if you are still seeing results or not, try something new in your routine this week. Change things up a bit. You will see faster and more dramatic results if you keep your workouts changing. Don't give yourself a chance to plateau.

If you run, try doing inclines. You can also change your speed throughout your run to simulate sprints and jogs. If you can put in biking or swimming or walking in your workouts. Remember to stretch each night. You don't need a yoga tape, just do some effective simple stretches. But do them each night.

You can also do different kinds of pushups and crunches. Google crunches and see what comes up. My friend just told me that he was able to purchase the P90X workout program on Ebay for $60. That's more than half price. This is a great workout program to do right from your own livingroom at your own pace.