Bye Bye Jiggle! Diary of Weight Loss & Getting Fit

A Full Mile. Not A Naked Mile.

2010-07-21T10:45:00.001-06:00

I ran and walked and jogged a full mile last night in 17 minutes and 10 seconds. I am hoping to get that down to around 10 minutes, some day. But for now, I'll be happy when I can keep that average and do a full 5K in 53 minutes or so.

Goals, goals and more goals but having a hard time keeping up with them and especially blogging about them. I'm serious about this one though - if my almost-50-year-old Mom can do it in 30 minutes, then I should damn well be able to do it that fast with some training.

We'll have to see.

Workout Rundown, 03/01 - 03/07

2010-03-07T16:52:00.002-07:00

Last week: Took the dog for a jog Tuesday, worked out on the Wii for 20 minutes Wednesday, worked out on the Wii for 1 hour Sunday

Current weight: 137.1 pounds

Jiggle factor: 4

High points: I feel awesome! I am so loving EA Sports Active - I actually like to work out and am trying to make time for it more often.

Low points: I had to do a squat hold today, where you squat and then hold it for 30 seconds. Oh boy, did that suck. My leg muscles need work!

Kicked ass on: Bicep curls, running

Kicked my ass: Squat hold, inline skating

I feel: super great! Really. I am enjoying working out, and this is the first time in my life that I am making time to work out, instead of just putting it off (and off, and off, and off...)

Measure Me Sunday, 03/07/10

2010-03-07T16:46:00.004-07:00

So... it's been awhile, eh?

This week & [last time I measured, which was quite some time ago]:

Upper arm: 11 [11] inches
Waist: 26 1/4 [26 3/4] inches
Hips: 33 [33] inches
Thighs: 21 [22 1/8] inches

WOOT! My thighs are where I most want to lose the fat, so those numbers are awesome.

Back on Track! (For Now...)

2010-02-05T10:23:00.003-07:00

So, we started this Wellness program here at work, and we meet with a trainer once a month, who is tracking our weight, our fat content, how much we're exercising, what we're eating, etc.

She is freaking obnoxious.

Anyway, we started it at the beginning of the year, and since then I've been watching my calorie intake and also trying to take our doggie on a really good jog once a week. But, I wanted to get back on track with exercising. The problem is, I have ADHD and get bored really easily! My solution? I bought a Wii. To go along with the Wii, I got EA Sports Active Personal Trainer. Last night was my first night with the program, and can I just tell you that it KICKED. MY. ASS. I couldn't walk when I was done! I definitely felt the burn. Well, it was more like an active volcano got unleashed in my thighs, but still. A burn.

To anyone wanting to use the Wii to get in shape, so far I whole-heartedly recommend the EA Sports Active Personal Trainer thingy. I will take my measurements this weekend so I can track where I'm at, and I plan to get at least two workouts in a week, plus the jog with the dog (yah, I know, I could totally be a rapper).

I'll try to track my progress as best as I can so you can all keep up with me. (I know, highlight of your day, right?)

xOx
kendahl

On Hold

2009-11-08T09:52:00.002-07:00

I hate to say it, but I am going to have to put the working out on hold until I can get adjusted to my new schedule. I worked out on Tuesday, but was too exhausted Thursday and had too much going on yesterday. I've got to get myself physically trained on this new schedule of mine and until that happens, I will only be working out when I can fit it in. I promise that I will be back to working out regularly as soon as I can, but for now, I just can't make it work with everything else that is going on! Too much change at one time. My OCD has been on a rampage.

Thanks for all of your support and I'll be back [hopefully soon]!

Measure Me Sunday, 11/01

2009-11-01T12:02:00.002-07:00

I'm going to move measuring to Sunday, since I won't be working out on Mondays [if I stick to my schedule].

This week & [last week]:

Upper arm: 11 [11] inches
Waist: 26 3/4 [26 7/8] inches
Hips: 33 [32 7/8] inches
Thighs: 22 1/8 [22] inches

The Workout Rundown, 11/01

2009-11-01T11:56:00.004-07:00

I hope everyone had a good Halloween! Mine was awesome. Stay out of the candy!

Today's workout: Hit The Deck - 5 warm-up cards for 1 minute each, 30 workout cards for 40 seconds each, 5 cool-down cards for 1 minute each, stretching for 4 minutes

Current weight: 140.5 pounds

Jiggle factor: 6

High points: I did all of the cards! :) And I'm not dead. My legs still hurt, but not quite as bad.

Low points: Really tired today, and out of breath. Jiggle factor is up from last time, bleh.

Kicked ass on: Crunches, Reverse Curls

Kicked my ass: Tuck Jumps, 1-Legged Squat, Lunge/Squat

I feel: decent. I'm getting through them, but I'm nearly dead at the end. I can't wait until I feel like I did the last time I did 30 seconds, at 40 seconds.

The Workout Rundown, 10/30

2009-10-30T12:44:00.002-06:00

Today's workout: Hit The Deck - 5 warm-up cards for 1 minute each, 30 workout cards for 40 seconds each, 5 cool-down cards for 1 minute each, stretching for 4 minutes

Current weight: 140 pounds

Jiggle factor: 5 [YES!]

High points: Umm... I got through it all.

Low points: Somebody bring me a wheelchair. For real. My legs are killing me.

Kicked ass on: Crunches, Reverse Curls, Bicycle Crunch

Kicked my ass: Burpees, One-Legged Squats

I feel: I'm serious about that wheelchair. My legs hurt.

As of Monday, I am officially a full-time employee. I am going to start working out Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. That way, only 2 work days will also be work-out days. I've got to keep at it though!

The Workout Rundown, 10/28

2009-10-28T13:20:00.002-06:00

Today's workout: Hit The Deck - 5 warm-up cards for 1 minute each, 30 workout cards for 40 seconds each, 5 cool-down cards for 1 minute each, stretching for 4 minutes

Current weight: 140 pounds

Jiggle factor: 6

High points: I made it through all 30 cards at 40 seconds. Awesome!

Low points: At one point, I really thought I might die. Okay, maybe not that bad but it did totally kick my trash doing 40 seconds of each card. I need more muscle in my legs, too.

Kicked ass on: Crunches, Reverse Curls, Bicycle Crunch

Kicked my ass: Burpees, Dive Bombs

I feel: eh [interpretation: 'eh' is my word for any of the following: okay, average, decent, whatever]. I am happy I made it 40 seconds on each card but I was sweating like a pig when I was done! 'Sweating buckets' is a great name for the last set of 10 cards.

I am getting a job soon because we are going to be moving into a new house and until we sell the one we're in now, we need a little more money to make it work. I'm worried that when I am actually working outside of the house, I'm going to lose my motivation to work out. So, I just need to keep myself going. I think I'm going to try to figure out some sort of incentive for myself to work out. I just don't know what yet!

Measure Me Monday, 10/26

2009-10-26T11:26:00.002-06:00

This week & [last week]:

Upper arm: 11 [11] inches
Waist: 26 7/8 [27] inches
Hips: 32 7/8 [34] inches
Thighs: 22 [21 3/4] inches

The Workout Rundown, 10/26

2009-10-26T11:18:00.002-06:00

Today's workout: Hit The Deck - 5 warm-up cards for 1 minute each, 30 workout cards for 30 seconds each, 5 cool-down cards for 1 minute each, stretching for 4 minutes

Current weight: 140 pounds [my weight fluctuates a lot so I'm not discouraged by the higher number. Not yet anyway.]

Jiggle factor: 6

High points: I actually felt like I could keep going at the end of the 30 cards. I'm amazed! I think it's time to up the time spent per card. :D

Low points: I can't think of any. How sick is that?

Kicked ass on: Push-Ups, Crunches, Reverse Curls, Bicycle Crunch

Kicked my ass: Push-Up/Side Plank, Burpees, Dive Bombs

I feel: oh so great. Seriously. Up until today, at the end of the 30 cards I wanted to die. Today, I wanted to keep going. It kind of sickens me how quickly I've taken to this working out stuff! Now, if I could just get myself to like water... I did 35 crunches in 30 seconds. I feel pretty good about that. Oh, and those Burpees things? I have a feeling they will forever be a bane of my existence. No matter how hard I try, they still kick me all over town. But it's just one card of suck in a ton of others that I rock on. So it all evens out.

P.S. Dear fat kid inside me,

I know I'm working out and I know I'm trying to get fit, but please don't hurt me! I promise to still eat a cupcake or three sometimes; I deserve it now. :D

The Workout Rundown, 10/24

2009-10-24T10:33:00.002-06:00

Today's workout: Hit The Deck - 5 warm-up cards for 1 minute, 30 workout cards for 30 seconds, 5 cool-down cards for 1 minute, stretching for 4 minutes

Current weight: 139 pounds

Jiggle factor: 6

High points: All 30 cards again!

Low points: My arms were pretty sore today for some reason.

Kicked ass on: Push-Ups, Lateral Skate, Reverse Curls

Kicked my ass: Push-Up/Side Plank, Burpees, Dive Bombs, Superman 3

I feel: pretty good! At about card 15, I didn't think I was going to make it all the way to 30, but at 25 I knew I could. My arms are sore and I don't exactly know why. But I feel good.

The Workout Rundown, 10/22

2009-10-22T12:00:00.003-06:00

Today's workout: Hit The Deck - 5 warm-up cards for 1 minute, 30 workout cards for 30 seconds, 5 cool-down cards for 1 minute, stretching for 4 minutes

YES, you read that right! I did ALL 30 CARDS TODAY! I'm pretty happy about it.

Current weight: 139 pounds

Jiggle factor: 6 [woo!]

High points: I did all 30 cards!! I was pretty exhausted 28 but refused to stop with only 2 left, so I pushed myself to do all 30. YAY! Today I focused on keeping the target muscles clenched during each workout card, and I definitely felt the burn. But, oh boy, is it a good burn!

Low points: None that I can think of. I'm on top of the world! :D

Kicked ass on: Triceps Dips, Crunches, Triceps Push-Ups, Lateral Skate, Lunge Squat

Kicked my ass: Push-Up/Side Plank, Burpees, Dive Bombs, Superman 3, Bicycle Crunches

I feel: Seriously amazing. Today is the first time I've actually felt energized after working out, and it's awesome. I'm losing weight, I can see the difference in my thighs and the jiggle... greatness. I definitely have a sinus infection - the entire left side of my face feels like someone took sand paper to it - but I still feel awesome.

I need to work on keeping the target muscles clenched, and I need to drink more water! Especially on the days that I don't workout. I hate the taste of water so it's hard for me to drink it. Any suggestions?

Measure Me Monday [a day late], 10/20

2009-10-20T11:05:00.000-06:00

This week & [last week]:

Upper arm: 11 [10 7/8] inches [am I actually building muscle? Wow!]
Waist: 27 [27] inches
Hips: 34 [34 1/2] inches
Thighs: 21 3/4 [22 1/2] inches

The Workout Rundown, 10/20

2009-10-20T10:55:00.000-06:00

Today's workout: Hit The Deck - 5 warm-up cards for 1 minute, 25 workout cards for 30 seconds, 5 cool-down cards for 1 minute, stretching for 4 minutes

Current weight: 140 pounds

Jiggle factor: 7

High points: Up to 25 cards! Yay!

Low points: I think I'm harveting a serious sinus infection. My head hurts, my teeth hurt, and my balance is off. I was on vacation Thursday through Monday and was trying to catch up yesterday so it's been 6 days since I worked out, and I can feel it.

Kicked ass on: Crunches, Oblique Crunches, Shadowbox

Kicked my ass: Lunge Kick, Push-Up/Side Plank, Burpees, Tuck Jumps, Reverse Curls

I feel: So-so. I don't feel super sore [yet] but I am kind of ache-y all over. The stretching was good today and helped with the cool down.

I wish I could find the key to my treadmill so I could walk one day and then workout the next. Freaking cat.

The Workout Rundown, 10/14

2009-10-14T11:34:00.000-06:00

Current workout: Hit The Deck - 5 warm-up cards for 1 minute, 22 workout cards for 30 seconds, 5 cool-down cards for 1 minute, stretching for 3 minutes

Current weight: 141 pounds

Jiggle factor: I feel like I'm at an 8 today. Bleh.

High points: My abs aren't all that sore anymore. Even though I don't feel so hot, I still did 2 more cards than last time.

Low points: My arms are KILLING me; every single part of them hurts. My legs are also a little weak.

Kicked ass on: Jump Rope, Glutes, Oblique Crunches, Shadowbox

Kicked my ass: Triceps Dips, Push-Up/Side Plank, Squat Jumps, Burpees, Hill Climbers

I feel: terrible! I slept 11 hours last night, which is unheard of for me. I must be getting sick or something. But, I still worked out so that's a good thing! I'm still tired, my arms freaking hurt, and I have to will my legs to carry my weight. Hopefully it gets better.

Measure Me Monday

2009-10-12T11:29:00.000-06:00

So. I hate this part. Oh well - here we go!

Upper arm: 10 7/8 inches
Waist: 27 inches
Hips: 34 1/2 inches
Thighs: 22 1/2 inches

These are the things I care about. I feel like I'm okay everywhere else. And I don't want to track if my chest gets smaller 'cuz I kinda like it where it is now. :)

In The Beginning...

2009-10-06T11:19:00.000-06:00

This blog is for me to document my way through losing fat and getting fit. You are more than welcome to follow along! I welcome any and all workout buddies. It's always better with a friend.

I've got three goals.

Lose JIGGLE! Also known as fat. [goal=jiggle factor of 3]
Get back to my pre-marriage weight [10 pounds to lose]
Get into shape [be able to keep up with my never-ending-energy 8-year-old]

Pretty simple, right? You would think so.

In my own simple terms, I will be tracking:

Weight lost
Jiggle factor [1 to 10; 1 being Fergie and 10 being Jell-o]
Strong/weak points
Measurements

Once all of my goals are hit, my goal is to keep going. That's it. I want to keep working out and if I keep losing weight, great!