Day 80

Sweat 3/4 done. Yeah, it's getting boring. Seems even more so since watching the X videos! (Kenpo X looks fun.) My goal was to do 200 crunches, but had also planned on adding an extra one (I need to get ready to do the 350-ish in Ab Ripper X) ... well, instead of doing the ab200, I decided to pop in the ARX DVD. I did what I could ... and ended up doing better than I thought I would. (I'm sure I'll be sore tonight & tomorrow!) Abs: 252.

Here's what I did:
In & Out: 20
Seated Bicycle: 20 (each direction)
Seated Crunchy Frog: 20
Wide-Leg Sit-Up: 25 (planned on 20, but lost count, so just followed them on the DVD)
Fifer Scissor: 17 (I couldn't squeak out another one)
Hip Rock 'N Raise: 20
Pulse Up: 20
Roll-Up/V-Up Combo: 6 (Yeah, I wimped out on this one ... umm, let's just say there's plenty room for improvement!)
Oblique V-Up: 20 (each side)
Leg Climb: 12 (each side)
Mason Twist: 20

I feel good about my workout today. I successfully met, or exceeded my goals. (Now it's time to enjoy a protein shake & take my nap!!)

Tomorrow: I know there's a really good chance that I'm not going to be able to get up to work-out tomorrow, but, I've got less than 2 weeks before my next measurements & pictures. Besides, to really optimize P90X, I'm going to need to be used to working-out 6 days a week. So, my goal for tomorrow is to get up a little bit early and DO SOMETHING!! Even if it's "only" the 25 min. yoga DVD, at least I will have gotten out of bed early and been active.

Day 79

Sculpt 3/4. Partially done.

My plan, since I didn't get the workout in yesterday, was to do both the sculpt and sweat workouts today. In the morning, I did the sculpt 3/4 workout, but, because it was a Weight Watcher's weigh-in day, I wasn't properly fueled for the workout. (I try not to eat or drink much prior to weigh-in.) So, I ran out of steam part-way through.

Then, in the afternoon, I was so exhausted, I laid down for a little nap that ended up taking all afternoon!

So, here's today's workout:
Decline push-ups: 9
Regular "Guy" push-ups: 4
Heavy Pants: 20# 8 reps
Military Press: 15# 8 reps
Bicep curls: 15# 8 reps
Tricep Extensions: 15# 16 reps (It's 16 because I'm doing 2 sets of 8)
Lunges: 5 sets (2 one way, 2 back)
Fly Push-ups (regular ones): 13 (5 regular ones, the rest "girlie" style)
Back Flys: 15# 8 reps
Swimmer's Press: 15# 8 reps
Open Curls: 15# 7 reps
2 arm Kick-Backs: 10# 9 reps
Lunge/Squat 5: 5 sets
Wide-Tri-Die 7-7-7: 7-7-3

Tomorrow: Sweat 3/4. Abs: 200.

Day 78

I had planned on getting my workout in today ... but, ran out of time.

I was a little too sluggish in the morning, I guess, and needed to leave before I could get it in. And, then, after an enjoyable afternoon at my brother's house, I got back a little too late to get it in before I had to leave again for the evening.

Tomorrow for sure I will get the workout in ... no excuses.

Tonight, I was watching some of the P90X videos. Wow. Talk about a serious workout!! I am looking at them with trepidation ... I'm telling myself, "there's no way I can keep up with those guys right now!" But then I think, "OK, do what you can. Keep plugging away, and making progress every day! You are nearly done with P90, you've successfully increased your health and fitness level the last 90 days. You can totally do this!"

Yeah, I may not be able to do all those warm-up squats and lunges in the beginning of Plyometrics, but, by the end of the next 90 day segment I will!!

Day 77

I think I'm still recuperating from my double-back. I just don't bounce-back like I used to! Come payday next week, though, I will enjoy it!

I though about doing yoga today, but, I'm barely moving now ... 3 hours after I got out of bed! So, I think I'll just start fresh tomorrow.

Even when I'm not working out, I am eating well. Healthy, whole-grains with lots of fruits and veggies. Keeping portions small can sometimes be difficulty, but, if it's veggies, I don't worry so much about it ... how many calories are in a cucumber, really?

I came across an energy drink last week, called FRS plus. They have a low-calorie, concentrated version. I ordered a bottle to try. Since Tuesday, I've had at least 1 serving each day. I had a serving before working out on Tuesday, as well, that seemed to help keep my energy up. It's definitely helped, having a serving while I'm at work, to get me through the night. I haven't been "hitting the wall" at 5 in the morning like usual. I'm not noticing an over abundance of energy (other than at work, I'm not as sleepy) but, I am interested in giving it a longer "try" than just a week!

Tomorrow: Sculpt 3/4. Then, I'll be hanging out at my brother's house, after I get my workout in, in the morning.

Day 76

I did a "double-back" ... that's what we call it when you stay over (or come in early) ... and do overtime. For me, it's a 16 hour shift. So, obviously, since I was already sleep deprived ... this was a guilt-free no workout day!!

I was only getting 4 1/2 hours of sleep before heading back in to work.

Next week is a new start ...

Day 75

I was pretty tired again this morning ... had a hard time getting home this morning. So, I decided I needed sleep. An hour and a half doesn't seem like a whole lot extra ... but it definitely helps!

So, again, no workout today.

Day 74

As expected ... I was too tired this morning when I went to bed, to even think about getting up early. Especially tired, since I didn't get my nap in yesterday.

So, no workout today.

Day 73

Sweat 3/4 ... Abs: 200!!

Woohoo! I did it! I hit 200! That was hard!!

Tomorrow: sculpt 3/4. I'm not holding my breath ... didn't get a nap in today, so, will be especially tired in the morning when I get home. Probably won't do sculpt 3/4 until Friday.

Day 72

Again, I've got more free time today than usual. And, I kept putting off my workout. I had some late-afternoon errands to run when I should have been working out. I made the decision that no matter what time I ended up getting home, or how late I got home, I was going to workout. I NEEDED to workout. I only have 18 days left of the 90 days ... 2 1/2 weeks. I can't slack off yet.

So, my workout started at 10 pm ...

Today's workout:
Decline push-ups: 8
Regular "Guy" push-ups: 6
Heavy Pants: 20# 8 reps
Military Press: 15# 8 reps
Bicep curls: 15# 8 reps
Tricep Extensions: 15# 16 reps (I should probably increase the weight on this one!)
Lunges: 5 sets (2 one way, 2 back)
Fly Push-ups (regular ones): 17 (5 regular ones, the rest "girlie" style)
Back Flys: 15# 8 reps
Swimmer's Press: 15# 8 reps
Open Curls: 15# 7 reps
2 arm Kick-Backs: 10# 9 reps
Lunge/Squat 5: 5 sets
Wide-Tri-Die 7-7-7: 7-7-7
Lawn Mower: 20# 8 reps
Shoulder Flys: 10# 7 reps
Bicep 21s: 15# 5-5-3 (Maybe I should drop the weights down on this one ... seems like I'm going no where on this! Maybe I'm not quite ready for the 15 lbs.)
Dips (straight leg): 10
3-part squats (reg., wide, really wide): 12-12-12
Upright rows: 15# 8 reps
Calf Raise: 15# 20 reps
Wrist curls: 10# 12 reps (Wrists were ok. My forearms were on fire!)
Wrist extensions: 10# 12 reps
Lower Back Extensions: 6 reps (I did more than Tony!!)
Max push-ups: 25
Max squats: 33

I was sweating ... a lot ... at the end of this workout! I burned 269 calories. I did a total of 77 pushups, 8 declines, 11 "guy" style, 58 "girlie" style. My arms are still shaky!

New goals for the week:

1. Workout 3 times this week. (Four didn't work, and I'd like to achieve the goal, so I'm lowering the standard this week.)
2. Abs: 200.

Day 71

When I have a change in my schedule, I have a harder time keeping my workout schedule. That might be understandable if the change in my schedule meant I had less time to workout. But I didn't. I had more free time.

Oh well.

Tomorrow: sculpt 3/4.

Day 70

Rest Day today. Actually, it was fairly relaxing, particularly after the previous days in the weekend. My parents came over for a brief visit.

My church had a Mother-Daughter Tea at the church this afternoon, so I invited my mom to attend with me. My dad came along for a chance to see me, as well. I fixed them a healthy, good late lunch ... I wasn't sure how much food would be at the tea. So, we ate when they got here. About an hour after they arrived, my mom and I headed off to the tea ... leaving dad to chill!

The tea was nice. Yummy tea, good fresh fruit (including chocolate dipped strawberries), sandwiches, salads, cookies and scones. I was moderately controlled ... umm, well, I could have been worse!! I won a door prize ... $50 gift certificate to a local apparel store.

Spent another hour or so, after the tea, chatting with mom and dad, before they headed back home.

Tomorrow: sculpt 3/4.

Day 69

I ended up being way too busy. From the time I got up in the morning, until I dragged myself to bed, exhausted, so, didn't get that workout in.

I didn't make my 4 workout goal this week. Three. Three's not so bad. I mean, it beats two ... or NONE! Right?!

Tomorrow: REST day!!

Next week: Goal for abs: 200! I definitely want to be able to do all 200 before I start the X later next month.

Day 68

And, again ... wasn't able to get up early. Not sure why I thought I could get up after only 4 hours of sleep to workout! Slept an extra couple hours, and then was pretty busy with the last-minute cleaning.

Tomorrow: Sculpt 3/4 ... not sure I'll have time, but will try.

Day 67

Why do I kid myself, scheduling a workout the afternoon after my first night of work? Oh well.

No, I couldn't get up and workout today ... I was too tired to get up early.

Tomorrow: Get up early and do Sweat 3/4. Abs.: 180. I'm going to hit 200 next week!!

Day 66

Sweat 3/4. Done.
Abs: 172 (bicycles are hard to count!).

My knee was bothering me a little, so I kept the impact a little lower ... didn't work as hard as I might normally do. The knee doesn't feel any worse now that I'm done with the workout, so I think I'm ok. We'll see tonight, after I've been on my feet for 12 hours!

Plan for tomorrow: Get up early and do Sculpt 3/4 (same weights as Tuesday).

Day 65

Weight Watcher's meeting today was interesting. Basically, it was about how your eating/cooking habits change with the seasons. She threw out some great ideas for revitalizing some of the old "staples." Mostly about changing the seasonings, and grilling food.

I love to grill, and enjoy the grilled food, but unfortunately don't seem to have the time ... I've got a charcoal grill. Would love to have a gas grill ... I think I'd use it more, because there isn't the wait time required with the briquettes.

Allergies are starting to kick in. Itchy eyes, scratchy throat. It's warm out today, too.

I didn't feel like working out today, but, I knew I needed to. If I want to reach the goals I've set for myself, I really need to do this, and not make excuses ... that didn't help. Actually, what helped, was knowing that a friend of mine has started the program as well (yesterday she pushed play). If she got up early to do the program, I didn't want to have to tell her, "umm, well, I was too lazy ..." So, I got my butt in gear and did it! Sculpt 3/4. Done.

Unfortunately, I forgot to get the 20# weights. But, since I was mostly using 10# weights, I decided to increase all those things to the 15# weights ... and, I can now put off buying the other ones for another week! All the pushups were done using the Power Stands, my wrists have been bothering me this week, so I don't know that I'll notice much difference for a week or so ... when they're feeling more rested.

Today's workout:
Decline push-ups: 9
Regular "Guy" push-ups: 4
Heavy Pants: 15# 13 reps
Military Press: 15# 8 reps (Difficult.)
Bicep curls: 15# 8 reps (DIFFICULT!!)
Tricep Extensions: 15# 8 reps (Perfect weight.)
Lunges: 5 sets (2 one way, 2 back)
Fly Push-ups (regular ones): 16 (4 regular ones, the rest "girlie" style)
Back Flys: 15# 8 reps
Swimmer's Press: 15# 8 reps (Took everything in me to do that last one!)
Open Curls: 15# 6 reps
2 arm Kick-Backs: 10# 9 reps
Lunge/Squat 5: 4 sets
Wide-Tri-Die 7-7-7: 7-7-5
Lawn Mower: 15# 13 reps
Shoulder Flys: 10# 7 reps
Bicep 21s: 15# 5-5-2 (I think the increased weights on everything really wore me out!)
Dips (straight leg): 10
3-part squats (reg., wide, really wide): 12-12-12
Upright rows: 15# 8 reps (Difficult.)
Calf Raise: 15# 20 reps (From 12 on it was burning!)
Wrist curls: 10# 8 reps (My right wrist has been hurting all weekend, so, these & the extensions were esp. difficult to get through.)
Wrist extensions: 10# 8 reps
Lower Back Extensions: 6 reps (I did more than Tony!!)
Max push-ups: 23 (Upper Body ... definitely maxed out!!)
Max squats: 30

This was definitely an excellent workout today. My allergy feelings aren't so bad now, either. Not sure if it's the Allegra (that normally only seems to moderately work), or the exercise!! I feel good ... every part of my body feels well-worked after this workout.

Tomorrow: Sweat 3/4. Abs: 170.

Day 64

Took my "Day 60" pictures this morning. I haven't compared them to the previous ones yet. I won't have time to crop them and add them to the other pictures until later this evening. Tonight you should be able to find them on the "Day 60" entry, after the measurements.

Sweat 3/4, done. Abs: 160, done. My goal was to do 170, but I didn't quite make it ... but then, I also have to remember that I hadn't done that workout in a week, so, 160 is good!

I have been motivated to make lofty goals. Actually, I don't know that they're "lofty" ... I think they are attainable, but it'll take a lot of work. Reading the enthusiasm of some of my fellow BBers, I've been motivated to do the X after P90. (P90X ... Power90 Extreme) I've read through the fitness pre-test, and feel pretty confident in my ability to pass it ... except for one thing, the dreaded pull-up ...

So, my goal for the last 1/3 of this journey, is to increase my strength, and work on those pullups. I would like to be able to do at least 3 when I start the new program at the end of June. So now it looks like I need to get another pair of dummbells. Hopefully I can pickup a pair of 20#s tomorrow before my sculpt workout. I'll be dropping everything down to the 8-10 rep range, which means that most everything is going to get an increase in weight!

Goal for tomorrow: Sculpt 3/4 ... increase the weight on anything that I can do 13 reps on already.

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Update: The pictures are uploaded now. You will find them at the bottom of the "Day 60" entry, after the measurements.

Day 63

Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there ...

I was a good daughter and called my mom today.

I didn't workout, however!! ;-)

I found some cute clothes (swimwear, and casual wear) in a catalog this weekend. I'd like to look good in them!! I need to remember Hawaii when I'm not feeling like working out! Keep that goal in sight ...

My goal for this week ...

1. To workout 4 days this week. (Something that is totally do-able, and would be an improvement over what I've been doing lately.)
2. Take my "Day 60" ... I mean Day 64 pictures.

Goal for tomorrow: Sweat 3/4. Abs: 170. Pictures.

Day 62

Again, I was too tired to get up early for my workout.

Next week, I am starting fresh, with new resolve and focus to get on track to achieve my goals.

Day 61

I was too tired to get up early for my workout.

There's always another day ...

Day 60

Today is Day 60!! I am 2/3 of the way through my journey.

I got up early today so that I could get my measurements done. When the measurements were done, I had a choice ... I could take pictures, or I could exercise, but I didn't have time for both. So, being a good student of my exercise revolution, I chose exercise.

Today, I did sculpt 3/4. Only did through the first 3 rounds (30 minutes), because of time constraints ... I absolutely had to shower, and, fixing good, healthy food to take to work is also important.

I'm working on increasing some of my weights ... plan for no more 5# dumbbells.

Today's workout:
Decline push-ups: 9
Regular "Guy" push-ups: 5
Heavy Pants: 15# 13 reps
Military Press: 10# 13 reps
Bicep curls: 10# 13 reps
Tricep Extensions: 10# 15 reps (did these on the balance ball ... got a great tricep workout, and discovered that I can probably increase my weights on it ... 15 reps, and I could have kept going)
Lunges: 5 sets (2 one way, 2 back)
Fly Push-ups (regular ones): 17
Back Flys: 10# 13 reps
Swimmer's Press: 10# 13 reps
Open Curls: 10# 13 reps
2 arm Kick-Backs: 10# 8 reps
Lunge/Squat 5: 3 sets
Wide-Tri-Die 7-7-7: 7-7-7
Lawn Mower: 15# 12 reps
Shoulder Flys: 10# 6 reps (increased weight)
Bicep 21s: 10# 7-7-7
Dips (straight leg): 6 (my wrist was hurting)
3-part squats (reg., wide, really wide): 12-12-12
Upright rows: 10# 13 reps

This is where I had to stop my work-out ... time to get ready for work now.

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Measurements:
body part-----day 1-----day 30-----day 60
Neck----------13--------13----------13
Chest---------39--------37.5--------37
Waist---------37--------33----------32.5
Hips----------44--------42.5--------42
R. Upper Arm-12-------12----------12
L. Upper Arm-12-------12----------12
R. Forearm----10.5-----10.5--------10.5
L. Forearm----10.5-----10.5--------10.5
R. Thigh-------25-------24----------23.5
L. Thigh-------25-------24----------23.5
R. Calf---------15-------15----------15
L. Calf---------15-------15----------15
Weight--------160.8----158---------156
Body Fat %----45.6%---39.6%------38.5%
BMI-----------29-------28.9--------28.5

I've lost an additional 2 1/2 inches in the last 30 days for a total of 11 1/2 inches in the last 60 days. I don't feel like I was as committed during the last month, compared to the first month ... instead of consistently working out 4-6 days a week, I think I've been doing more of a 2-3 day a week schedule lately. And, that definitely reflects in my numbers.

I am committed to making the last month of my transformation really count. I've got a mini-vacation planned for the middle of June, 1 week after my P90 program is over. So, yes, I've got motivation!!

Did you wanna see some pictures? Yeah, I know, that's why most of you stopped by here ...

Here are the pictures ...

Day 59

I had extra errands to run today that were not in my normal routine of Wednesday. So, again, I didn't get my work-out in. The nap before going in to work (I have to stay up for about 26 hours minus naptime on Wednesday night/Thursday morning) is more important than exercise.

Day 58

I planned to work-out today. I even had more time than usual to fit it in. But, I kept putting it off ...

Day 57

Three more days until day 60!!

It's another beautiful day here today ... warm, but with a nice, cool breeze. I sat outside in my "backyard" (it's a cemented patio, about the size of a bedroom) for a little while this morning.

But, it was nice, and relaxing there ...

Didn't feel like doing sweat 3/4 today. So, I got on my (stationary) bike, the TV was on if I needed distraction, and Madonna's new CD on the stereo for a beat. I was going to ride for 40 minutes, but, I got distracted, so, I rode for 45 minutes, and then I cooled down briefly, and then worked my abs. I did 100 crunches in increments of 20, with 30 second breaks inbetween each set.

I am really impressed with all my improvements with exercise.

I recently bought Gunnar Peterson's new book, "The Workout". I've really enjoyed reading it. It's an easy, interesting read. I like the ideas he presents, making exercise & fitness fun and interesting. I'd like to try his routine, but I will need to figure out a way to do pulldowns and pressdowns at home. I may need to get a resistance band set with the door-jam attachment to get those 2 exercises done.

Goal for tomorrow: sculpt 3/4.

Day 56

What a beautiful day today!! This is definitely the time of year I enjoy ... warm enough to wear shorts and a tanktop, cool enough to not suck me of all energy!! I'm definitely not a hot-weather kind of person.

I spent an hour and a half, or so, pulling weeds, and trimming plants in my "backyard". It looks mildly better, but will require a few more hours of work to get it back to the "I enjoy being in this space" stage that it usually is! I would have kept working, but, the wind was beginning to pickup, and I was getting hungry ...

I was motivated to do the sculpt workout, since it's been a few days since I've worked out. Unfortunately, I had to stop part-way through, my blood sugar was dropping. Apparently my pre-workout snack wasn't enough to sustain me through the workout.

Today's workout:
Decline push-ups: 9 (I tried these on the balance ball instead of my couch ... wow! Talk about a workout!)
Regular "Guy" push-ups: 4 (I think the balance ball got to me on the previous one!)
Heavy Pants: 15# 13 reps
Military Press: 10# 13 reps
Bicep curls: 10# 13 reps
Back Scratch: 10# 8 reps (right side unassisted, left side weaker, needed a little assist with my right hand ... I think next time I will do a tricep extension on the balance ball instead the "back scratch", it seems to be more of a shoulder exercise than a tricep exercise because I'm so weak in the left shoulder.)
Lunges: 5 sets (2 one way, 2 back)

Umm, well, at least that was something!! Not huge. I've now eaten a good meal ... so I'm currently too full to try to workout anymore. Maybe later, I'll pull out the DDR, or attempt, again, to do the sculpt workout.

If not, the plan for tomorrow is: sweat 3/4, abs: 160.

Day 55

My plans were to go for a hike today ... nice sunny, warm, longer days. Perfect for hiking my afternoon away. I was tired in the afternoon, so I decided to take a nap ... was only going to sleep for an hour and a half ... ummm, well 5 hours later, there just wasn't time for my hike! I guess I could have taken a walk around my neighborhood, or done a workout, but, I was still feeling drained of any energy!

Day 54

I had to pickup my car from SpeeDee this afternoon ... 60,000 mile checkup. Since my car was in the shop, I didn't have it to go get it ... yeah, try and get that to make sense!! Anyway, the point of this is, I walked there, so I got a little 30 min. brisk walk to get the car.

Had too much to do, and too little sleep, so, no workout, again today.

Day 53

I was too exhausted to get up early today.

No workout.

Day 52

Eight more days until Day 60!

I totally didn't feel like working-out today. It's sweat 3/4 day today, and abs. I was about to talk myself out of it, and take my nap ... I'm particularly tired today. And, even though I really do want to push hard these last few days before my next incremental measurements and pictures, I was ok with "flaking out." But then, I was reading the responses to some of the threads I write on, on the beachbody bulletin boards, and got caught up in the inspiration!

When you read that someone you've never met finds you to be an inspiration to them, because you're plugging away at this, it kind of makes it difficult to have to type, that you didn't workout today. I was feeling like a lazy-butt!!

So, to Glen, Ed & Dee ... it's all your fault!! I pushed play today.

Sweat 3/4 done, and I achieved my ab goal of 150!! Woohoo!

Now, I'm sipping on my reward ... a chocolate blueberry protein shake! It's a little bit of a splurge, from a Weight Watcher's standpoint ... it's 6 points ... but, I'm getting the protein I need after working out, as well as a serving of dairy and fruit! I could cut it down by using water instead of milk, and not adding the frozen berries (I use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes).

My muscles feel well-used, and I think I'm definitely ready now for my afternoon nap!!

Goal for tomorrow: Wake up early, and do the sculpt 3/4 workout.

Day 51

"Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time." --Steven Wright.

I read this quote and just wanted to share. Steven Wright cracks me up.

My Weight Watcher's meeting was good today. Attitude. Positive attitude helps in my weight loss effort, negative attitude is detrimental to my weight loss.

I had a great workout today. I burned nearly 500 calories this afternoon. I'm still shaking!!

I decided to start my workout today with yoga ... I did the Ho' Ala Ke Kino yoga DVD. Then, I did the Power90 sculpt 3/4 workout. Because of the power yoga prior to my sculpt workout my sculpt workout was a little more difficult. I took longer breaks between the exercises because I was determined to get through it.

74 pushups today!! Wow! (50 of them were the girlie kind.)

Today's workout:
Decline push-ups: 8
Regular "Guy" push-ups: 8
Heavy Pants: 15# 13 reps
Military Press: 10# 13 reps
Bicep curls: 10# 13 reps
Back Scratch: 10# 8 reps (right side unassisted, left side weaker, needed a little assist with my right hand)
Lunges: 5 sets (2 one way, 2 back)
Fly Push-ups (regular ones): 8
Back Flys: 10# 13 reps
Swimmer's Press: 10# 13 reps
Open Curls: 10# 13 reps
2 arm Kick-Backs: 10# 10 reps
Lunge/Squat 5: 3 sets
Wide-Tri-Die 7-7-7: 7-7-10
Lawn Mower: 15# 13 reps
Shoulder Flys: 5# 13 reps
Bicep 21s: 10# 7-7-7
Dips (straight leg): 10
3-part squats (reg., wide, really wide): 12-12-12
Upright rows: 10# 13 reps
Calf Raise: 10# 20 reps
Wrist curls: 5# 15 reps
Wrist extensions: 5# 15 reps
Lower Back Extensions: all 5 reps
Max push-ups: 26
Max squats: 26

Goals for tomorrow: sweat 3/4, abs: 150

Day 50

Ten more days until day 60! That means that I have 10 days to be focused, and make a difference in those next photos and measurements. At this point, I don't notice much difference. On the other hand, I didn't notice a difference on day 30 until I took the pictures and measurements and found out that there was a difference!

I did sweat 3/4 this morning. I was sweating like crazy!! For the abs, I ended up doing (only) 140 crunches. I know my goal was to do 150, however, I was struggling to get those out. Besides, it had been a whole week since I had done the workout. Next time I'll do the 150!!

It felt good to get the workout done before noon. Usually, I put it off until the last possible moment! Tomorrow is Weight Watcher's ... so the workout will be in the afternoon, as it usually is on Tuesdays. Goal for tomorrow: sculpt 3/4.

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I picked up Gunnar Peterson's book, "The Workout" today. I'm just barely into it, but it's an easy read. I'm enjoying it. Something he mentions at the end of the Introduction: "You start every workout with a clean slate, every meal with a clean plate. You make the choices. There are no victims."

I like that. It is easy to focus on what I didn't do right that day ... ate a little more than I should, didn't do the workout, or baled out of the workout early. Everything I do is my choice. When I do "fall off the wagon" I can pickup the pieces right there, in that moment, and move on. Start fresh every moment.