Belinda – Legs & Glutes is so much fun! Those unweighted lunges are really TOUGH! I couldn’t believe how no weights could burn so much when I first tried it, lol!
Gayle – I can’t wait to run outside! It’s still too dark and cold in the morning and by the time I get home it’s getting dark and cold again.
Hopefully it’ll be warm enough this weekend for me to do my long run outside. Enjoy!
Heidi – You have to check back in with what you decided to do this morning.
Carolyn – Wow, I haven’t done Step Blast in a LONG time! I’m embarrassed to say the last combo still eludes me.
Jean – Please don’t be so hard on yourself, you just had a baby! It takes your body some time to adjust and come back. Take it at your pace and don’t worry so much about the wedding. Your BIL asked you to be in the wedding because he cares about YOU, not your weight/size. I’m sure you’ll look lovely in that dress.
Michelle – Talk about cravings, I had a huge one for something salty last night (and it very seldom happens to me). I gave into one serving of DH’s chips (I counted out 15 small chips for about 150 calories) and told myself that was it!
Hi out to Melissa, Susan, and everyone else!
Today I had lots of energy. I got up and did an ab workout as a warmup (Amy Bento Standing/Cathe LIS) then followed up with the following BFL upper body workout. I changed up a few exercises and found I went a little too light in some places, I’ll up them next week:
DB chest press (weight is per dumbbell) –
12 reps @ 20 lbs.
10 reps @ 25 lbs.
8 reps @ 27.5 lbs.
6 reps @ 30 lbs.
12 reps @ 27.5 lbs.
DB Chest Flyes – 12 reps @ 25 lbs.
Side Laterals (weight is per dumbbell) –
12 reps @ 10 lbs.
10 reps @ 12 lbs.
8 reps @ 15 lbs.
6 reps @ 18 lbs.
12 reps @ 18 lbs.
Seated Overhead Press – 12 reps @18 lbs. (need to up the weights on these)
Two Arm DB Row (weight is per dumbbell) –
12 reps @ 15 lbs.
10 reps @ 18 lbs.
8 reps @ 20 lbs.
6 reps @ 25 lbs.
12 reps @ 25 lbs.
DB Pullover – 12 reps @ 30 lbs. (need to up the weights on these)
Lying Barbell Tricep Extension –
12 reps @ 25 lbs.
10 reps @ 30 lbs.
8 reps @ 32.5 lbs.
6 reps @ 35 lbs.
12 reps @ 32.5 lbs.
Kickbacks – 12 reps @ 10 lbs. each (need to up the weights on these)
Alternating DB Bicep Curl (weight is per dumbbell) –
12 reps @ 12 lbs.
10 reps @ 15 lbs.
8 reps @ 20 lbs.
6 reps @ 22.5 lbs.
12 reps @ 20 lbs.
Barbell Curl – 12 reps @ 37.5 lbs. (need to up the weights on these)
Assisted Wide Grip Pullups –
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
6 reps
I also did iTread Walk Intervals, I wanted to do a little light cardio.
Okay, here’s some random thoughts from me (I’m good for those, lol). I am REALLY craving more cardio but holding myself back. I’m seeing more good changes in the mirror already and know that the cut back in cardio is GOOD but mentally I’m having a hard time. I’m down another ½ pound because I CAN control my appetite when I don’t over do the cardio but I’m not a happy camper. I think I use cardio as a stress release and I miss that! Ugh. Thoughts?
Sorry for rambling today, lol.
Kathy
