I came across a thorough review of "Burn Fat X 10", which is a fat loss ebook built around full-body workouts that can burn up to 10 times the number of calories per hour that traditional exercise plans normally achieve. It's an interesting product in part because the exercise videos play directly from within the ebook.
You can learn more about it on this burn fat x 10 review page.
Feel Free to check it out!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Have a backup plan! (or Saved by Spinning Shoes!)
I realized today how important it is to have a backup plan for your workout!
This morning started out rough....my little one had been messing with my clock radio, and had the volume all the way down, so I missed my alarm. All I was really concerned about was getting out of the house, so I wasnt TOO late for work. (Lucky for me, I had my meals all boxed up and ready to go for today!)
As I was getting ready to leave for my lunchhour workout, I realized that I didn't have my running/workout shoes in my bag. What to do...? Well, I then remembered that I had my spinning shoes in my bag, so I was able to go to the gym, jump on a spinning bike and get a great cardio workout in for the day! woo hoo! Wasn't what I originally planned, but had I not had my spinning shoes in my bag, I would have more than likely not gotten in a workout today until super late!
Nutrition was good for the last few days (except Sat 4/3, that was my Easter, since I had to work on Sunday).
Calories are averaging right around goal of 1600 per day.
4/4 nutrtional info is as follows:
1627 calories
Carbs-47%
Protein-33%
Fat-20%
This morning started out rough....my little one had been messing with my clock radio, and had the volume all the way down, so I missed my alarm. All I was really concerned about was getting out of the house, so I wasnt TOO late for work. (Lucky for me, I had my meals all boxed up and ready to go for today!)
As I was getting ready to leave for my lunchhour workout, I realized that I didn't have my running/workout shoes in my bag. What to do...? Well, I then remembered that I had my spinning shoes in my bag, so I was able to go to the gym, jump on a spinning bike and get a great cardio workout in for the day! woo hoo! Wasn't what I originally planned, but had I not had my spinning shoes in my bag, I would have more than likely not gotten in a workout today until super late!
Nutrition was good for the last few days (except Sat 4/3, that was my Easter, since I had to work on Sunday).
Calories are averaging right around goal of 1600 per day.
4/4 nutrtional info is as follows:
1627 calories
Carbs-47%
Protein-33%
Fat-20%
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
I Love Running--I Love Running--I Love Running
Or at least that's what I keep telling myself. I am kind of in a dual training mode... I'm running to get myself ready for my 1st 5k in years...as well as getting myself physically ready for my next belt test. I got in touch with my trainer and let her know exactly what was on the physical portion of my test and asked her to help me design a program that would help me with both goals.
Soooooo - be careful what you ask for! I got a kick a$$ workout program that had me really pushing myself from day 1.
Here's a small sample. This was yesterday's workout:
Warmup (!!!) 1000 Reps of jumprope
100 crunches (3 sets - 33/34/33)
3 sets of 10 hanging leg lifts
100 pushups (did this in 4 sets of 25)
20 Hindu Squats/30 Iron Cross Squats/20 Bootstrappers
Tricep Extensions (4 sets of 12 each arm with 5lbs)
Today was cardio only - Ran 1.72 mi in 30 min. Keeping track of this so I can gauge my 5k progresss.
Nutrition was right on yesterday-- 1572 calories Carbs-52%/Protein-30%/Fat-18%
End of month weight loss for March sucked... I lost only 2 lbs. The small upside is that I didn't gain any weight... and March was a challenging month for me mentally. So, we'll just look forward from here.
Have a great week!
Soooooo - be careful what you ask for! I got a kick a$$ workout program that had me really pushing myself from day 1.
Here's a small sample. This was yesterday's workout:
Warmup (!!!) 1000 Reps of jumprope
100 crunches (3 sets - 33/34/33)
3 sets of 10 hanging leg lifts
100 pushups (did this in 4 sets of 25)
20 Hindu Squats/30 Iron Cross Squats/20 Bootstrappers
Tricep Extensions (4 sets of 12 each arm with 5lbs)
Today was cardio only - Ran 1.72 mi in 30 min. Keeping track of this so I can gauge my 5k progresss.
Nutrition was right on yesterday-- 1572 calories Carbs-52%/Protein-30%/Fat-18%
End of month weight loss for March sucked... I lost only 2 lbs. The small upside is that I didn't gain any weight... and March was a challenging month for me mentally. So, we'll just look forward from here.
Have a great week!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Well, Alrighty then!
Hello beautiful people!!
Ok, so I was asked this morning how come I hadn't blogged in like 2 1/2 weeks. I said that I figured that nobody was reading it, since nobody commented. I was informed that there were "lurkers" (LOL) out there that were reading it, but not commenting! SO---I will start blogging again for all you lurkers out there!
Thanks for your support! Please feel free to comment at any time, too. Makes me think that I'm not writing to empty cyberspace!
I have started running.....I have found that my body is much too accustomed to any form of low impact cardio, like the elliptical and walking on the treadmill. So, I have started training for a 5k (target date on this race is 7/17/10 - let me know if you're interested in running it with me!) by running. Actually, it's more like a very slow jog, but it's not walking. My oldest daughter is doing club cross-country running this spring, so I figured there was no better time to jump on the running band wagon.
I started out last week, doing a 30 min run, and I alternated 1 min of jogging with 1 min of walking. This week, I decided that it would be better for me to just run continuously, but at slower, consistent pace. I jogged today on my lunch hour for 30 minutes and only walked for 2.5 min of time total! Woo Hoo! Heart Rate averaged about 151 for the 30 min.
One of my goals for the year was to run a 5k in less than 45 min (which is my best time---really.) I know that it's SLOW, but you hafta start somewhere, right?
Nutrtion is good today, I'm on pace for my 1600 cal goal. With 1 meal left for the day, my ratios are as follows:
Carbs-50%
Protein-35%
Fat-15%
Will probably have some chicken breast and a veggie tonight to round out the day.
Have a great day!!
Ok, so I was asked this morning how come I hadn't blogged in like 2 1/2 weeks. I said that I figured that nobody was reading it, since nobody commented. I was informed that there were "lurkers" (LOL) out there that were reading it, but not commenting! SO---I will start blogging again for all you lurkers out there!
Thanks for your support! Please feel free to comment at any time, too. Makes me think that I'm not writing to empty cyberspace!
I have started running.....I have found that my body is much too accustomed to any form of low impact cardio, like the elliptical and walking on the treadmill. So, I have started training for a 5k (target date on this race is 7/17/10 - let me know if you're interested in running it with me!) by running. Actually, it's more like a very slow jog, but it's not walking. My oldest daughter is doing club cross-country running this spring, so I figured there was no better time to jump on the running band wagon.
I started out last week, doing a 30 min run, and I alternated 1 min of jogging with 1 min of walking. This week, I decided that it would be better for me to just run continuously, but at slower, consistent pace. I jogged today on my lunch hour for 30 minutes and only walked for 2.5 min of time total! Woo Hoo! Heart Rate averaged about 151 for the 30 min.
One of my goals for the year was to run a 5k in less than 45 min (which is my best time---really.) I know that it's SLOW, but you hafta start somewhere, right?
Nutrtion is good today, I'm on pace for my 1600 cal goal. With 1 meal left for the day, my ratios are as follows:
Carbs-50%
Protein-35%
Fat-15%
Will probably have some chicken breast and a veggie tonight to round out the day.
Have a great day!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Day 20 - Thursday 3/11/2010
Hey everyone, sorry I haven't blogged in a week or so. It's been busy around my house! And I kind of fell off the wagon, so to speak, last week. Hubby's bday was on the 4th, and so we went out to dinner. Did fairly well, had teriyaki chicken and steamed veggies. But then we had lasagna and bread and ice cream cake on Saturday. Early this week, I wasn't feeling so well, so my workouts didn't happen until Wednesday. But I'm back on track now. Today's ratios were decent. I ended with 1511 calories and Carbs-44%/Protein-32%/Fat-24%. Also had a good workout today, cardio with legs. Tomorrow is weigh in day for the end of the 3rd complete week of my 12 week challenge. Have a great night!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Day 12- Tuesday 3/2/2010
Today, I did better on the nutrition side. Total calories was 1663, with the ratios falling like this:
Carbs-45%/Protein-32/Fat-23%. Fat was up a little because I had a very nice PB&J sandwich for dinner! :)
Today's workout was good, used my "transformer" elliptical, and was able to keep my HR up at 150 for most of the workout. Did 30 min. Also did extra leg presses and abs today.
Pretty productive day so far.
I normally prefer weight days over cardio days, but I'm really liking this new elliptical!! What do you like better? Cardio or weights? Sound off!
Carbs-45%/Protein-32/Fat-23%. Fat was up a little because I had a very nice PB&J sandwich for dinner! :)
Today's workout was good, used my "transformer" elliptical, and was able to keep my HR up at 150 for most of the workout. Did 30 min. Also did extra leg presses and abs today.
Pretty productive day so far.
I normally prefer weight days over cardio days, but I'm really liking this new elliptical!! What do you like better? Cardio or weights? Sound off!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Day 11 - Monday 3/1/10
Had a very good workout today. Did a full body weight circuit, plus extra leg presses and ab crunches. Leg presses were 3 sets of 12 at 125 lbs, and I did 72 ab crunches!
Nutrition was good---until I got home. Hubby cooked up some kielbasa and pierogies... pierogies are not bad, but the kielbasa put me over in calories by about 150. That's ok.. have a nice long cardio workout scheduled for tomorrow. Cals totaled in for the day at 1819. Ratios were as follows: Carbs-47%/Protein-30%/Fat-23%. So, protein was good, but fat went up just a bit. That's it for tonight!
Catch ya later!
Nutrition was good---until I got home. Hubby cooked up some kielbasa and pierogies... pierogies are not bad, but the kielbasa put me over in calories by about 150. That's ok.. have a nice long cardio workout scheduled for tomorrow. Cals totaled in for the day at 1819. Ratios were as follows: Carbs-47%/Protein-30%/Fat-23%. So, protein was good, but fat went up just a bit. That's it for tonight!
Catch ya later!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Day 10 - Sunday 2/28/2010
Today was a better day, nutrition-wise. Hit 1636 calories for the day. Ratios were: Carbs-43%/Protein-37%/Fat-20%. Not too bad!
Today was a rest day, no workouts planned.
Tomorrow I'm planning on a full body circuit with about 10-15 extra min of cardio/abs. I'm also wondering why I'm not as sore as I think I should be after that 2 hour spinning class yesterday...hmm...maybe it'll hit me tomorrow!
Best wishes for a good Monday, and Happy March!
Today was a rest day, no workouts planned.
Tomorrow I'm planning on a full body circuit with about 10-15 extra min of cardio/abs. I'm also wondering why I'm not as sore as I think I should be after that 2 hour spinning class yesterday...hmm...maybe it'll hit me tomorrow!
Best wishes for a good Monday, and Happy March!
Day 9 - Saturday 2/27/2010
Today was another day that started out great... I went to the gym for my weekly Spinning class. Well, it turns out that it was a 2 hour benefit ride for "Wounded Warriors". Great cause, and it was awesome to be able to hang for the whole 2 hours. What a feeling!!
Did really good on the nutrition for the day, but had a jewelry party/surprise birthday party with some friends. Thinking I could handle the extra calories because of my 2 hour workout, I splurged on some ice cream and cake. I could estimate the calories, but think I will just leave it unfinished.
So, no more splurging for me. 2 days in a row is likely to really compromise my results this week.
Did really good on the nutrition for the day, but had a jewelry party/surprise birthday party with some friends. Thinking I could handle the extra calories because of my 2 hour workout, I splurged on some ice cream and cake. I could estimate the calories, but think I will just leave it unfinished.
So, no more splurging for me. 2 days in a row is likely to really compromise my results this week.
Day 8 - Friday 2/26/2010
Today started out great!! Scale showed down 3 lbs! WOOT!! Got a good full body workout in today also.
Went out to eat after belt promotions, and THOUGHT I was making good choices----NOT!
Turns out I blew my calories away by eating an extra 300 cals... ratios were thrown way off too....
Carbs-38%/Protein-28%/Fat-35% OUCH! I could try and explain it away, but it was really the avocado, bacon and egg on my cobb salad.
So, lesson learned!! But I will definitely take my small victories as they come!
Went out to eat after belt promotions, and THOUGHT I was making good choices----NOT!
Turns out I blew my calories away by eating an extra 300 cals... ratios were thrown way off too....
Carbs-38%/Protein-28%/Fat-35% OUCH! I could try and explain it away, but it was really the avocado, bacon and egg on my cobb salad.
So, lesson learned!! But I will definitely take my small victories as they come!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Day 7 - Thursday 2/25/2010
Today was my rest day for the week. Worked till noon, then headed back down to the Springs for a 1 hour massage! HOORAY! Thanks go out to my mom for that!
Nutrition was good for the day, total calories for the day was 1513. Ratios were mostly AWESOME! Finally got my protein up above my carbs! Here's how they fell : Carbs-37%/Protein-41%/Fat-22%. Fat was a tad higher than I'd like, but was really happy to see the protein bumped up.
That's it for today... have a great one!
Nutrition was good for the day, total calories for the day was 1513. Ratios were mostly AWESOME! Finally got my protein up above my carbs! Here's how they fell : Carbs-37%/Protein-41%/Fat-22%. Fat was a tad higher than I'd like, but was really happy to see the protein bumped up.
That's it for today... have a great one!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Day 6 - Wednesday 2/24/2010
Today was another productive day! Did a weight circuit at the gym, along with some abs.
Calories were right on goal with 1625. Ratios today were: 51% carbs, 32% protein and 17% fat. I like that my fat intake is lower, but still need to get some more low fat protein sources in my diet daily. I would like to see the protein percentage at a 35%-42% level.
Also went to kempo later, and had some great training there. Did some club defenses as well as self-defenses involving 2 leg takedowns! Fun stuff.
Have a great day, and I'll catch you all later!
Calories were right on goal with 1625. Ratios today were: 51% carbs, 32% protein and 17% fat. I like that my fat intake is lower, but still need to get some more low fat protein sources in my diet daily. I would like to see the protein percentage at a 35%-42% level.
Also went to kempo later, and had some great training there. Did some club defenses as well as self-defenses involving 2 leg takedowns! Fun stuff.
Have a great day, and I'll catch you all later!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Day 5 - Tuesday 2/23/2010
Today was another consistent day. Workout was good, and nutrition was right on. Hit goal of 1650 cals.
Nutrition ratios were: Carbs-45/Protein-35/Fat 20. Probably need to work to get that protein up a little higher, but the fat stayed low, which is definitely one of my priorities.
Worked out on the elliptical today again, for 30 mins. HR between 145 and 155 for the duration. Also did some abs today, 72 reg crunches and 24 obliques (each side).
That's about it for the day! Thanks!
Nutrition ratios were: Carbs-45/Protein-35/Fat 20. Probably need to work to get that protein up a little higher, but the fat stayed low, which is definitely one of my priorities.
Worked out on the elliptical today again, for 30 mins. HR between 145 and 155 for the duration. Also did some abs today, 72 reg crunches and 24 obliques (each side).
That's about it for the day! Thanks!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Day 4 - Monday 2/23/2010
Today was pretty good. Got a good, heavy cardio workout today. Kept my HR above 150 for the majority of the 30 min. My goal was to keep it above 145, so I did well there. I bumped up the resistance too. I have been using the Precor 100i--which to me looks like a Transformer.. LOL! It's different in that you can change your speed/stride/direction without having to push any buttons... very cool, huh?
Anyway, nutrition was very good until I got home, and hubby cooked up his famous crockpot spaghetti sauce. I had about 1c of cooked spaghetti and splurged on the sauce. Also had 2 slices of bread w/some garlic powder.. yum!
I'll be better on the nutrition today, and plan a little extra cardio to work of the spaghetti. :)
Have a great day!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Day 3 - Sunday 2/21
Had another good day today. Today was a rest day, no exercise, but good nutrition. Ended up with 1711 cals, a touch over goal, but probably evens out with yesterday's shortage.
Today's calorie ratio fell like this:
48% carbs
33% protein
19% fat
Good to see lower fat, but a little too high on the carbs. Need to revamp tomorrow with some more protein.
That's it for today, will check in tomorrow! BTW, if you didn't get to see it, Team USA just beat Team Canada, 5-3! Go USA!!
Today's calorie ratio fell like this:
48% carbs
33% protein
19% fat
Good to see lower fat, but a little too high on the carbs. Need to revamp tomorrow with some more protein.
That's it for today, will check in tomorrow! BTW, if you didn't get to see it, Team USA just beat Team Canada, 5-3! Go USA!!
Day 2
Saturday 2/20
Had a good day today! Went to the gym in the morning, and did a 1 hour Spinning class. What a blast!! I had forgotten how much fun Spinning really is.
During the day, I worked on completing a Fast Track Daily challenge of 300 squats. I got to 100 before I ran out of time, but still not bad!
Later in the day, I had a Kempo-MMA seminar. Talk about calorie burn! Wow!
Nutrition for the day was good. I ate a total of 1495 calories...which was a little lower than my goal (goal is 1600-1650 per day). Ratios were good too, 40% protein, 40%carbs and 20% fat.
So overall, it was a good day! See you tomorrow!
Had a good day today! Went to the gym in the morning, and did a 1 hour Spinning class. What a blast!! I had forgotten how much fun Spinning really is.
During the day, I worked on completing a Fast Track Daily challenge of 300 squats. I got to 100 before I ran out of time, but still not bad!
Later in the day, I had a Kempo-MMA seminar. Talk about calorie burn! Wow!
Nutrition for the day was good. I ate a total of 1495 calories...which was a little lower than my goal (goal is 1600-1650 per day). Ratios were good too, 40% protein, 40%carbs and 20% fat.
So overall, it was a good day! See you tomorrow!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Day 1
Hey all! Thanks for checking out my blog. I will be documenting my 12 week fitness challenge here. Today is Day 1 - February 19, 2010. My goals are to lose fat and become more lean.
I would love to have you follow, as it will boost my accountability.
I am entered in a 12 week transformation contest at Fast Track to Fat Loss. You can check out their website at http://www.fasttracktofatloss.com/.
If anyone is interested, I will post my beginning weight and measurements soon. I also have "before" photos and video...which will most likely be posted after my 30, 60 and 90 day checkpoints.
Thanks for checking out my blog, and have a great weekend!
I would love to have you follow, as it will boost my accountability.
I am entered in a 12 week transformation contest at Fast Track to Fat Loss. You can check out their website at http://www.fasttracktofatloss.com/.
If anyone is interested, I will post my beginning weight and measurements soon. I also have "before" photos and video...which will most likely be posted after my 30, 60 and 90 day checkpoints.
Thanks for checking out my blog, and have a great weekend!
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