PEZ Exercise Blahg

Happy New Year - 2011

2011-01-19T19:49:00.000-08:00

I'm back...

I had been exercising very regularly until June 2010 then school let out. I started back in September but had some shoulder issues so I stopped. Doc sent me to Physical Therapy and now just this week I started back at the club and I was so scared that I might re-injure my shoulder. Actually, the injury was bursitis and tendonitis which were also aggrevating my thoracic outlet syndrome. (Gah, I am old!).

Anyway, in PT today the therapist instructed me in the right way to lift some of the weights that we do in the circuit training class. Let's hope that keeps the pain away.

Also, I signed up to do a walk/run 1/2 marathon in June. I think I am nuts. Anyway, I need to start seriously training for that. Twenty to thirty minutes on the treadmill a couple of times a week just will not cut it.

2009-10-27T22:03:00.001-07:00

I have been working out pretty regularly since school started. Circuit training at least once each week and working out to exercisetv onDemand. I am happy and feeling very healthy (save for the cold I have right now).

2009-09-15T19:51:00.001-07:00

Take a look at my original profile at roblox

2009-09-15T19:45:00.000-07:00

Cheddarmamma is always designing awesome castles on the ok game ROBLOX

2009-06-09T22:31:00.000-07:00

Hmmm...can I remember what I did?
May 18 - Zumba
May 20 - Circuit training
May 23 - 4 mile walk with SIL
May 27 - Circuit training
June 1 - Circuit training
June 3 - Circuit training
June 7 - 5K Wak for the Cure in Seattle

Many other days - working out at home. I am still having a problem with portion control and eating. Huge problem. :\

2009-05-15T19:51:00.000-07:00

Again I am neglecting this blog. Hmmm...let's see if I can remember what I've done lately.

5/13 - Circuit training
5/11- ZUMBA class
5/2-9 - Hawaii - walking on the beach, some pilates leg work

4/29 - circuit training

That's all I can remember. I was really good for a while there. Gotta get back to it.

2009-03-16T23:18:00.001-07:00

Circuit training class

2009-03-15T17:24:00.000-07:00

Wed. Mar 11 - Circuit training class
Fri. Mar 13 - met with a personal trainer to get a new programme set up for me. Of course it is called "lunge circuit". I hate, hate, hate lunges. Anyway, I plan to do this every Friday.

2009-03-09T16:28:00.000-07:00

I met with a personal trainer today for a free fitness assessment. He teaches the circuit training class that I take on Wednesdays. The assessment consisted of a strength test, a flexibility test, measuring blood pressure, weight, and a body fat analysis.

The body fat analysis uses a machine that sends electric currents through your body. You are supposed to be well-hydrated to make it work well. I drank plenty of water last night and today and I thought I was ready for the results. The standard BMI calculators have put my body fat at 26% which puts me "just" over the 20-25"healthy" range. However, this electronic body fat analysis put my body fat at 28.7% which is just 1.3% away from OBESE!! So, I need to work harder here, people!

On a positive note, my strength is good (one bench press away from "excellent" - had to stop because my arms went numb). My flexibility is good but can be improved.

Now I need to figure out if I want to spend the $$ to have the trainer set up a program for me (of course this is the whole point of the "free" assessment).

And exercise:
Wed Mar 4 - circuit training
Fri Mar 6 - walked 1 mile in high heels on "date night" with Stephen
Mon Mar 9 - circuit training

2009-03-03T14:47:00.000-08:00

It has been a while since I posted BUT I have been working out regularly. I did miss two weeks though do to mid-winter school break and Dex's illness. I was working out using exercisetv.tv OnDemand.

This week:
Sun: lean legs (OnDemand)
Mon: Circuit Training class
Tues: Below the Belt Class and Stretching Class

Below the Belt totally kicked my ass (haha) and I hope that I can walk tomorrow.

2009-01-14T19:44:00.000-08:00

01/12: Circuit training class
01/14: Circuit training class

Need to stop eating!

2009-01-10T19:48:00.000-08:00

- Lots of walking back and forth to Safeway before Christmas due to being snowed in.
- Tubing on Jan 3rd (great fun and a great work out walking back up the hill in the snow while lugging a tube or two when I was with Cars).
- Jan 5: Circuit training class
- Jan 7: Circuit training class
- Jan 10: 15 mins running, ab work, arm work

2008-12-19T10:30:00.000-08:00

Still working out, weather permitting. Three snow days this week is a bit much.

I also walked to and from Spy's house in deep snow so that was a bit of a work out then I shoveled the driveway and built up quite a sweat. I also buggered up my shoulder/neck again so I am not sure I can wait until the New Year before going back to PT (we are on a hiatus).

2008-12-08T19:15:00.000-08:00

I've been working out, going to PT. Need to work on the diet thing now...

2008-11-13T08:29:00.000-08:00

11/12: Circuit training class and PT

PT is doing a great job fixing my posture and getting that permanent knot out of my neck/shoulder. Thoracic outlet syndrome is improving and my hands are going numb less often and my arms do not hurt as much. Still not sure how long I can hold my arms above my head without them feeling like they weigh 1000 pounds!

2008-11-10T16:42:00.000-08:00

Honestly, I have worked out since the 15th of last month!

I did not go for about 10 days though because I hurt my heel and was instructed to rest it. It is still hurting to I need to go back to the doctor.

Anyway, circuit training class today and last Wednesday. Also, I raked wet leaves for 2.5 hours yesterday. That counts, right?

2008-10-15T12:05:00.000-07:00

Circuit training class.

I missed monday's class because I had to take the car in to be repaired (stupid owl!).

I have also been doing arm/leg and ab work at home some evenings.

Next up, fix my diet.

2008-10-08T20:53:00.001-07:00

Circuit training class

2008-10-02T21:26:00.001-07:00

10/01 - Circuit training class
10/02 - ab work, leg work, some arm work

2008-09-29T14:20:00.000-07:00

Circuit training class again.

I am having a hard time with arm work because of Thoracic outlet syndrome - my hands keep going numb when I raise my arms straight up and over my head. I am hoping as I lose weight and improve my posture that this problem will correct itself.

2008-09-28T10:38:00.000-07:00

9/24 - Circuit training class
9/25 - ab work, leg work
9/27 - ab work, leg work, arm work

I'm trying!

2008-09-22T14:53:00.001-07:00

Circuit Training Class

Ok, this kicked my butt. It was APRIL since I last took the class. I still cannot finish a set of lunges.

Oh and stress has helped with my weight loss. :)

2008-09-15T20:35:00.000-07:00

Thursday: Walk 3 miles
Friday: Walk 3.25 miles
Monday: Walk 4 miles

2008-09-10T20:09:00.000-07:00

Remember me?

Ok, I got off my duff and worked out today. I wanted to take the circuit training class but I was worried that I would not be able to keep up so I just did stuff on my own.

20 minutes interval training on treadmill
ab work
arm work
leg work

I plan to go again on Friday then perhaps take the class next week. Perhaps...

2008-08-05T16:47:00.000-07:00

Don't fall off your stool...I actually did some exercise today.

Took the kids to the pool. The swim team pool was available so I did a couple of laps and tread water while the kids jumped in off the diving stand. I also did some flutter kicks.

2008-05-08T23:50:00.000-07:00

Poor neglected blog. Poor neglected body.

Wed, May 7 - Circuit training class

2008-04-12T16:02:00.001-07:00

1.65 mile walk UPHILL dragging Cars by the hand.

2008-04-10T23:37:00.000-07:00

Circuit Training Class

2008-04-09T10:55:00.000-07:00

04/08
Ab work
arm work
*&$@%$ing lunges
squats

2008-04-07T13:14:00.000-07:00

Circuit Training class

Hardest one yet!

I am going to take the class on Thursday too since I missed a class last week.

2008-04-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

Today:
resistance work
ab work
Yesterday:
swimming with kids @ pool

2008-03-26T20:23:00.001-07:00

Circuit training class

2008-03-22T08:12:00.001-07:00

3/19 - Circuit Training class

2008-03-17T12:04:00.000-07:00

3/17: circuit training class

2008-03-12T15:08:00.001-07:00

I suck at keeping this blog updated.
Thursday: ab work
Friday: legs and abs
Saturday: 2 miles
Monday: ab work
Wed: circuit training class

Congrats to my friend Snapper for being chosen to become A Biggest Loser! ;)

2008-03-06T12:50:00.003-08:00

5/3/08

Circuit Training class. I skipped the weights while doing lunges so I can still walk today. :)

2008-03-03T20:20:00.000-08:00

I have not been good at updating this blog.

2/27: I purchased a punch card for the Circuit Training class and took the class that day. The instructor was a lunge lover and I killed my legs.
3/3: Planned to take the Circuit Training class but traffic was bad and I arrived at the club 10 minutes after the class started so I just did 30 mins on the treadmill (1/2 running, 1/2 walking) then ab work, free weights and resistance bands.

2008-02-15T19:39:00.001-08:00

Honestly, I have been exercising but not posting...

Let's see....I worked out on Monday of this week (Feb 11) as well as Friday, Feb 8th. I did cardio (elliptical trainer and bike as well as some running on the treadmill). I did arm work and ab work. I have also been doing some ab work at home when I think about it as well as facial exercises. ;)

2008-02-01T12:17:00.000-08:00

5 min run (Ash was late)
20 min bike ("foothills" level 7)
10 minute interval run/walk
ab work
hand weights

2008-01-26T06:58:00.000-08:00

Friday (forgot to post)
30 minutes interval running on treadmill
ab work
some weights (need to build up my strength again!).

Then I had a nice looooong shower where I did not have to worry about emptying the hot water heater. I felt a little guilty but then remembered that I pay a pretty penny to belong to this club (and pushed aside any guilt thoughts of conserving water).

2008-01-18T21:43:00.000-08:00

30 minutes interval setting on treadmill (alternate walking and running every 2 mins)
30 minutes fat burning on stationary bike
ab work

Wow - twice in one week

2008-01-11T13:05:00.001-08:00

33 mins cardio (bike)
ab work

2008-01-07T12:56:00.001-08:00

Ok, I am dusting off this blog because I actually have something to post!

Today, I went to the gym to work out (rather than just splash in the pool with the kids).

25 mins cardio (elliptical trainer)
ab work
arm work

That is it though. Kicked my big behind, that work out did.

Baby steps though. I am just happy to be back.

2007-09-23T22:47:00.001-07:00

Lots of exercising walking with the kids to school. And packing and cleaning. I might make it to the gym in October one day.

2007-09-13T23:17:00.000-07:00

Sept 12 - 1.5 miles
Sept 13 - 2 miles

2007-09-11T09:33:00.000-07:00

Poor neglected blog (and body!).

Sept 5 - 2 mile walk (to school and back)
Sept 6 - 1 mile walk (1/2 way to school and back)
Sept 7 - 1 mile walk (1/2 way to school and back)
Sept 10 - 1 mile walk (1/2 way to school and back)
Sept 11 - 2 mile walk (to school and back)

I need to get back to the club...

2007-07-18T22:42:00.000-07:00

July last week sometime - took the kids swimming at the club

July 18
30 minutes on treadmill
ab work

Gotta get back to it!

2007-06-20T22:00:00.000-07:00

3 mile walk with neighbour. First time since Sept, I think!

2007-06-18T21:06:00.001-07:00

Step 101 class

Tomorrow it is back to WW (after a 2 week hiatus and gain!).

2007-06-15T21:52:00.000-07:00

Circuit training class - 55 mins

The breakdown of the class is like this:

1 minute running at a pace that you could sustain for 20 mins (slow)
1 minute running at a fast pace (trainer recommends 7mph and 9 mph - way too fast for me! - I usually run at 6 and 7.4)
1 min slow run
1 min fast run
1 min slow run
1 min fast run
1 min slow run
1 min fast run
30 seconds slow run
90 seconds fast run, increasing after 30 sec
30 seconds slow run
90 seconds fast run, increasing after 30 sec
30 seconds slow run
90 seconds fast run, increasing after 30 sec
30 seconds slow run
90 seconds fast run, increasing after 30 sec

(yes that is 16 minutes of RUNNING - a lifetime for me)

Upper body-
30 seconds push ups
30 seconds plank
30 seconds push ups
30 seconds plank
15 reps chest press
15 reps butterfly
15 reps chest press
15 reps butterfly
30 seconds pull down with resistance bands
15 second pull to side with resistance bands
30 seconds pull down with resistance bands
15 second pull to side with resistance bands
15 lateral raises
15 side raises
15 lateral raises
15 side raises
30 seconds small arm circles forward
30 seconds small arm circles backward
30 seconds small arm circles forward
30 seconds small arm circles backward

Back on Machines
warm up 1 min
1 minute run at fast pace
get off machine and squat for 30 seconds
1 minute run at fast pace
30 second squat
1 minute run at fast pace
30 second squat
90 second run
30 second squat
90 second run
30 second squat
90 second run
1 minute squat

Lower body and Ab work!
Ok, I don't remember all of them
30 second squat
20 1 leg squat
30 second squat
20 1 leg squat
30 second side squat left
30 second side squat right
2 minute "monster walk" with resistance bands
30 suitcase crunches
30 elbow/knee crunches left side
30 elbow/knee crunches right side
30 hip raises
30 second plank
30 second side plank
30 second plank
30 second side plank
30 second small scissors
30 hip raises

That is all I can recall. During the squat/run segment, he also puts out a rope ladder on the floor that people can run through instead of running. It looks really hard (hopping along, double steps, etc). My goal is to do that by the time I am ready to buy a new punch card for classes.

2007-06-04T22:28:00.000-07:00

Step 101 class tonight (which seemed like a breeze after the circuit training class, tho I still cannot get the transitions between certain steps since I am a klutz!).

15 minutes of running at speed intervals (training for the circuit training!). :)

2007-06-01T20:23:00.000-07:00

Circuit training class again today. I bought a punch card (good for 10 classes) which will ensure that I go again and again. It is a very tough class but I can mostly keep up so I am pretty proud of myself.

Oops

2007-05-29T21:01:00.000-07:00

Up 1.6 pounds. I fell off the roof which would account for some of it but mostly I think it was the bbq on friday night at Laurie's and perhaps all of the little boxes of smarties which I have been diving into.

Better luck to me this week.

2007-05-25T21:43:00.000-07:00

I took a Circuit Training class today. I am going to very, very sore tomorrow. But, I did get a great workout.

2007-05-23T11:44:00.000-07:00

No exercise in a couple of weeks. Ugh. Friday I am going to try out a cross-training class so we'll see how that goes.

I am down 7.2 pounds so far. Just 7.7 more to reach the top of my weight range (but another 7 to get to the "old" top range weight which is also my current goal).

2007-05-08T17:28:00.000-07:00

I joined WW two weeks ago. I lost 2.2 pounds the first week following the Flex plan and 2.8 pounds this past week following Core plan. I think the Core plan is good for me because it makes me make better food choices.

Anyway, I am now 9.9 pounds away from the top of my weight range. :)

2007-05-08T08:50:00.001-07:00

Step101 class rocks! I still am trying to get a hold of all of the transitions though but I didn't trip up once this class!

Then I treated myself to a whirlpool and a 15 minute hot shower while I deep conditioned my hair. Gotta let my gym membership pay for itself! ;)

2007-04-30T22:53:00.000-07:00

20 mins bicycle
weights/resistance training
10 mins stairs

Then 10 mins in the steam sauna and a very hot shower where I deep conditioned my hair. Ok, that's not exercise but it was at the club.

2007-04-23T22:33:00.000-07:00

Step 101 class
20 minutes on treadmill

Gotta stop eating!

2007-04-16T22:40:00.000-07:00

Step 101 class at the club.
Terry is quitting and moving on to Gold's Gym.
Pout!

2007-04-06T19:31:00.000-07:00

Swimming with the kids (and dh) at the club.

Mini-putt golf (does this count?).

2007-04-03T20:46:00.000-07:00

Swimming with the kids today at the club. Not a whole lot of exhursion but better than sitting on my ass all day.

YIKES!

2007-04-02T22:19:00.000-07:00

Two weeks off!

And boy it was hard getting back into it.

20 mins elliptical
resistance training/weights
ab work
8 mins stairs

Terry and I were going to try out a basic step class but the instructor did not show up. We'll try again next Monday.

2007-03-20T10:53:00.000-07:00

I have got to go more than 1x/week!

25 mins elliptical
weights/resistance training
ab work
11 mins stairs

2007-03-12T21:42:00.000-07:00

20 mins elliptical
5 mins treadmill
weights/resistance
10 mins stairs

2007-03-05T22:03:00.000-08:00

30 mins treadmill (Terry could not make it when I went so I took my book club book that I will never finish and read on the treadmill)
weights/resistance
11 mins stairs
ab work

2007-02-26T22:43:00.001-08:00

20 mins elliptical
15 mins treadmill
10 min stair climber
weights/resistance
abs

2007-02-24T19:12:00.000-08:00

30 mins elliptical
10 mins treadmill
weights/resistance

2007-02-20T21:00:00.000-08:00

1 hour "swimming" with kids at club.

2007-02-19T22:32:00.000-08:00

25 mins elliptical
weights/resistance
ab work
10 mins stairs

Added a few more weight training exercises to shake things up. Increased seated row weights up 5#.

2007-02-17T20:05:00.000-08:00

Terry did not show up today so I was on my own. Felt too intimidated to go to the free weight room by myself so I went to the "Women's Fitness" room.
30 mins elliptical
10 mins treadmill
weights/resistance training
20 minutes seated bicycle

Back again

2007-02-12T22:01:00.001-08:00

10 mins elliptical (I was late meeting Terry)
weights/resistance
10 mins stairs
ab work

2007-02-05T22:33:00.001-08:00

25 mins elliptical
weights/resistance
ab work
10 mins stairs

2007-01-29T21:55:00.001-08:00

20 mins elliptical
weights/resistance training
ab work
10 mins stairs

2007-01-27T17:39:00.003-08:00

30 mins elliptical trainer
weights/resistance
ab work

2007-01-27T17:39:00.001-08:00

30 mins elliptical trainer
weights/resistance
ab work

2007-01-22T23:38:00.000-08:00

19 minutes on treadmill (11 minutes running!)
15 minutes on elliptical
weights/resistance (squats - OUCH!)

That's it. No ab work again. Now don't let me complain about my mushy belly!

Saturday

2007-01-21T14:15:00.000-08:00

15 minutes on treadmill (8 minutes was actual RUNNING)
25 mins on elliptical trainer
weights/resistance training
no ab work (blub)

2007-01-13T20:45:00.000-08:00

40 minutes splashing in pool with kids
30 minutes on elliptical trainer
weights/resistance
ab work
(no stair master)

More resistance work after I got home with my new resistance bands that I bought on clearance at Target. Whoo-hoo!

Now, if I could just get a handle on my eating!

2007-01-12T00:29:00.000-08:00

Walked ~1.5 miles to Safeway and back from Ash's house in the snow and ice.

2007-01-10T20:36:00.000-08:00

1 hour swimming (ok, splashing) in the pool with the kids today.

Back in the Saddle

2007-01-08T23:51:00.001-08:00

30 mins elliptical trainer
weights/resistance training
20 minutes on treadmill (including 4 minutes RUNNING!)

2007-01-01T18:55:00.000-08:00

I have been sedintary for the past few weeks. We had a power outage and the club was without most power for more than a week. I worked out on 12/23 and 12/30. And that's it!

Back to at least 2x/week and hopefully 3. No doubt the club will be just packed for the next few weeks.

I gained several pounds from Thanksgiving to Christmas. They are going to come off soon!

2006-12-09T22:51:00.000-08:00

12/4 - elliptical trainer - 25 mins
weights/resistance
ab work
11 mins stair climber

12/9
ellipitcal trainer - 30 mins
weigths/resistace
ab work
5 mins stair climber

2006-12-02T13:48:00.000-08:00

23 mins on elliptical trainer (it was soo hot in the gym today)
weight/resistance training
ab work
10 mins stair climber

Walked 3 miles with Neighbour last night.

Same old...

2006-11-25T09:37:00.000-08:00

30 mins elliptical trainer
weights/resistant work out
ab work
10 mins stairclimber

2006-11-18T20:54:00.000-08:00

25 mins elliptical trainer
weights/resistance training
ab work
10 minutes stair climber

2006-11-15T09:41:00.000-08:00

Walked 3 miles with Neighbours last night.

I'm Back Baby!

2006-11-14T13:54:00.000-08:00

Two weeks later...

I worked out last night:
30 mins elliptical trainer
weights/resistance
no abs(had a babysitter and had to hurry home!)
11 minutes stair climber

2006-10-30T22:06:00.001-08:00

25 mins elliptical
weights/resistance
ab work
7 mins stairmaster

I felt so weak. I guess my cold took more out of me than I thought...

Ugh

2006-10-28T18:57:00.001-07:00

Worked out today even though I hab a bad code and almost passed out on the elliptical trainer.

22 mins elliptical trainer
resistance/weights
ab work

That's all folks!

2006-10-23T22:34:00.000-07:00

16 mins elliptical
resistance/weights
11 mins stairmaster

It's been ages!

2006-10-21T09:56:00.000-07:00

I haven't worked out very much in the past two weeks.

10/14: 25 mins elliptical, 10 stair master, resistance/weights, ab work
10/20: 2 mile walk with my mom
10/21: 26 mins elliptical, 11 stair master, resistance/weights, ab work

2006-10-07T19:29:00.000-07:00

Rats! I slept in this morning and did not make it to the gym.

10/06: Walked 3.5 miles with Neighbours wearing weighted shoes.

2006-10-03T08:45:00.000-07:00

10/02: 25 mins elliptical trainer, weights/resistance training, 10 minutes stairmaster

2006-09-30T09:35:00.000-07:00

9/30: Worked out alone today. 30 mins on elliptical trainer then, resistance/weights and ab work.

Back on the Wagon

2006-09-28T17:37:00.000-07:00

I have been sick and have not been working out...so let's see...

9/27: 3.5 mile walk with Neighbours
9/28: 10 mins elliptical, resistance/weights

I am now almost at my pre-pregnancy weight. Not only for Cars but for Jax as well (I was already REALLY FAT when I got pregnant with Dex). Whoo-hoo! However, that was still 15 pounds over my wedding/ideal/realistic weight.

2006-09-23T18:53:00.000-07:00

9/22 - 3.5 mile walk with Neighbours
9/23 - 25 mins on elliptical, resistance/weights workout, ab workout

2006-09-19T17:08:00.000-07:00

9/18 - 25 mins on elliptical (am I even spelling that correctly?) trainer, resistance and weight training, ab work
9/19 - will walk 3.5 miles with Neighbour

2006-09-16T21:47:00.000-07:00

9/12 - 3.5 miles w/ neighbour
9/13 - nothing!
9/14 - nothing!
9/15 - 3.5 miles w/ neighbour
9/16 - 25 mins elliptical, resistance/weights/ab work