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Thursday, July 29, 2010
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255!
Image by size8jeans via FlickrHere is the bodybugg by the manufacturer Apex, same one as the Bugg basically but a little cheaper. I got the Bodybugg before I knew of this one:
Sunday, July 25, 2010
New jogging record!
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Woot!
Image by ChrisL_AK via FlickrSo no motivation today other than awesomeness of being back on track!
You Can Do This!!!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Motivation: Be creative
Image via WikipediaThe cool thing is my lawnmower died. How is that cool? Well I got a REEL Mower (spelled that way). Its like the old ones from when my parents were kids. You push it and it cuts the grass how novel! Anyway doing my 1/4 acre yard burned 390 calories and took 30 minutes. About the same as a light walk on the treadmill. Not bad and the lawn looks great and I used 0 gas and no emissions! Has a really cool scissor sound.
So, if your old lawnmower is on the fritz I recommend dumping it and going old school!
The point is you dont always have to run or jump rope or whatever it is that you are doing when not sitting on the couch. Just get up and do something beyond the norm and you will find calories melting away.
This is the one I bought:
Thursday, July 22, 2010
My daily motivation tip: Battle fatigue
Image by pulsman via FlickrPersonal update:
I am feeling better. Yesterday was probably when I felt most weak of all. When I woke up this morning I felt considerably stronger. I decided that I would at least walk today.
I went and did 30 minutes at about 2.3 pace 0 incline. I did not want to sweat or breathe heavy because it would irritate my lungs. Baby steps I know but in the right direction. I wont weigh myself until probably Monday so that I have a chance to get myself back in the game before I see the damage.
So my tip for today is:
Persevere
It is a simple word but holds a great deal of power. Much like a Brit, I say keep a stiff upper lip, trod ahead and damn be the consequences (within reason). Whenever you face an injury or setback on this journey look at it as a notch in your belt. Because if you push through, on the other side is a powerful tool for the next time you are sick or injured.
Here it is; I made it through much worse last time and I kept going. I will recognize I am ill and I will not push myself. However, I can and will get better and push on. Because rolling over and dying, fat, is not the way I want to go out.
I hope you have a nice day!
You Can Do This!
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Todays Motivation
Image via WikipediaThat is fantastic. I was 257 before I got sick and this morning I weighed myself and I was 258.4. So that is wonderful.
That means that my metabolism was probably sped up to fight off the cold and it burned more. According to the bodybugg it was not that much higher. When I said I ate anything. I ate thick cream soups, lots of bread and butter, white rice and more. I think maybe my body burned that food right up.
I was almost sure I would have gained 5 pounds or more the way I was eating. This is a setback but not really because once I start feeling 100% I will start exercising and will get right back on the trail. I can deal with 1 pound, 10 would have been tough but 1 is nothing. Very excited!
I will probably not run today I may go for a short walk on the treadmill just to get my steps in. I am still kind of weak and dizzy. I may wait 1 more day before anything resembling a workout.
Yes Bob! I am ready :D
Monday, July 19, 2010
Todays Motivation
Image by ratterrell via FlickrWhen I get better I am sure I have taken a few steps back. Its ok though because I know I can get right back on track asap. Its all just a game and this round I lost, but I will persevere and win the war.
Keep checking back I will be better soon and get started on the path again!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Nutrition Tip
Being I am still kinda under the the weather, I thought I would share an amazing nutrition resource today. Its a free website where you can find nutrition data on every food out there. Why this is useful is a bag of fresh cherrys do not contain a nutrition label. The site even gives you much more info than the nutrition label could like inflammatory reaction, complete vitamin breakdown and more.
If you are using the Bodybugg site you will quickly learn how lacking it is with regard to all foods. I wish I could add to their database because being a vegetarian means I have many foods that are not available on the BBug site.
Nutritiondata is a fantastic tool to bridge that gap...
Drumroll please: http://nutritiondata.self.com/
Check it out I think you will find it a great tool.
If you are using the Bodybugg site you will quickly learn how lacking it is with regard to all foods. I wish I could add to their database because being a vegetarian means I have many foods that are not available on the BBug site.
Nutritiondata is a fantastic tool to bridge that gap...
Drumroll please: http://nutritiondata.self.com/
Check it out I think you will find it a great tool.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Daily Motivation Tip: What to do when sick?
Image by Irina Souiki via FlickrWhere is the motivation in that?
When you are sick, injured or under the weather it is important to listen to your body. Pushing through and trying to walk a 5K on days like this may get you more ill. As long as you are not laying in bed all day eating bon bons you will be fine to take off a day. As soon as your strong kick it in and go for it again!
You can do this!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
My daily motivation tip: Getting started
Image via WikipediaHow do I find the motivation to go exercise every day?
I dont.
Some days I don't feel like moving. I would love to sit on the couch all day and watch TV like I used to. On these days I do not have a goal to go jog a 5k. What I do though is just get on the treadmill or put on the gloves. Once I start walking I get warmed up and I think, "hey this isnt bad maybe I'll speed up". Or I start tapping the bag a few times and before you know it I am sweating and I am smacking the bag pretty hard. So if you can just get the motivation to put your sneakers on, go to the gym, you are 95% of the way to a nice workout.
The climb of Mount Everest doesn't begin on the peak. It begins at the base, with a long walk up. The peak is the hardest part but in the relative terms you are already on the mountain might as well climb that last part.
So, don't think of the big picture when you are looking for motivation. Instead think, I am gonna stand up and then put on my shoes and see where it goes from there. Once your shoes are on you may find the rest of the climb just happens.
Get up and get started, it will all fall in place.
You can do this!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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Daily Motivation Tip: Keep Moving
Getty Images via @daylifePeople often think you have to run a marathon every day to lose weight. Actually the fact is that any movement will help you burn calories. Here is an example: running on my treadmill gets me about 10 calories per minute. Walking in place while waiting for eggs to boil: 9.2 calories per minute. All I was doing was walking in place, not sweating, not breathing hard, just moving. The longer I have the Bodybugg the more I understand that changing little things can in fact help with the weight loss.
If you are in your cubicle waiting for the printout, while not walk in place for 30 seconds. It wont hurt thats for sure. Going to the store, park out 10 spots farther out from the store. The extra distance is like 45 feet. Its cake to walk and will help you burn more. Watching tv? Wiggle your feet for the whole show. Might only burn 50 more calories but its 50 less you need to burn for the day and that is a + for your goal.
Keep moving, dont go epic the first part of this journey. No need to, make small changes along with the big ones of 1 hour per day 5 days a week.
You Can Do This!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
My daily motivation tip
Getting down about your weight loss/gain.
Through this journey that we are going on it is easy, so easy to get down at a spike in weight or a glance in the mirror that reminds us we are still fat. Well yep we are and yep we gained a pound from last week. Well what we have to come to is some honesty. Did we work out the hardest we possibly could? Did we eat a huge snack right before bed? If so, then its time to face reality. There is no one doing this to you but you. Once you have the initiative and drive to do this and do it right you will find there is no more failure.
Failure comes from accepting a state as being reality. If you worked out really hard, ate healthy and had fun doing it then it is not a failure. Who knows the 1 pound you gained could be you drank a huge glass of water that morning and are wearing a long sleeved shirt vs short sleeved.
Best way to weigh yourself is at the same time every day, naked, right after you visit the bathroom. You should get a fairly accurate weight. And, if, you really busted your butt and ate less calories than you burned then you should lose weight.
The miracle weight loss method:
No miracle here, you need to burn 3500 calories for every pound you wish to lose. If you are 100 pounds over weight you need to burn 350,000 calories. That is no small feat. It will take time and effort over a long period. You cannot lose that much in a week, 2 weeks even a month safely. It was put on slowly over time and will take time to go off. If you starve yourself your body will retaliate and at some point you will binge. I can only think of one way to do it safely and that is roughly 2 pounds per week. That is 7000 calories less per week or 1000 less per day. 1000 less is about 4 less cokes per day, 2 large fries per day, half a extra large pizza and so on.
To accurately keep track of the calories you are burning you need a tool like the Bodybugg as seen on The Biggest Loser. You can get it at Amazon, Apex Fitness ( the manufacturer) or 24 Hour Fitness. Its a bit pricey but it will be the best weight loss tool you have ever owned.
Here is my result from yesterday:
I am not eating enough but I am a vegetarian so what I do it is generally high fiber and fills me up. I would not be at 258 right now if it wasnt for the bugg.
Get one and get yourself losing weight.
Through this journey that we are going on it is easy, so easy to get down at a spike in weight or a glance in the mirror that reminds us we are still fat. Well yep we are and yep we gained a pound from last week. Well what we have to come to is some honesty. Did we work out the hardest we possibly could? Did we eat a huge snack right before bed? If so, then its time to face reality. There is no one doing this to you but you. Once you have the initiative and drive to do this and do it right you will find there is no more failure.
Failure comes from accepting a state as being reality. If you worked out really hard, ate healthy and had fun doing it then it is not a failure. Who knows the 1 pound you gained could be you drank a huge glass of water that morning and are wearing a long sleeved shirt vs short sleeved.
Best way to weigh yourself is at the same time every day, naked, right after you visit the bathroom. You should get a fairly accurate weight. And, if, you really busted your butt and ate less calories than you burned then you should lose weight.
The miracle weight loss method:
No miracle here, you need to burn 3500 calories for every pound you wish to lose. If you are 100 pounds over weight you need to burn 350,000 calories. That is no small feat. It will take time and effort over a long period. You cannot lose that much in a week, 2 weeks even a month safely. It was put on slowly over time and will take time to go off. If you starve yourself your body will retaliate and at some point you will binge. I can only think of one way to do it safely and that is roughly 2 pounds per week. That is 7000 calories less per week or 1000 less per day. 1000 less is about 4 less cokes per day, 2 large fries per day, half a extra large pizza and so on.
To accurately keep track of the calories you are burning you need a tool like the Bodybugg as seen on The Biggest Loser. You can get it at Amazon, Apex Fitness ( the manufacturer) or 24 Hour Fitness. Its a bit pricey but it will be the best weight loss tool you have ever owned.
Here is my result from yesterday:
I am not eating enough but I am a vegetarian so what I do it is generally high fiber and fills me up. I would not be at 258 right now if it wasnt for the bugg.
Get one and get yourself losing weight.
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Monday, July 12, 2010
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First 5K training schedule
This is the schedule to run your first 5K in only 6 weeks time. I am in no shape with my knees as painful as they are to start this today. I will however give this a go beginning in August.
Here is where I found it: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com
Training Plan Key
Walk/Run: Alternate between walking and running for number of minutes specified in parentheses; continue for time listed.
Cross-Train: Do 20 to 30 minutes of no- or low-impact cardio: elliptical trainer, swimming, or cycling or Spinning at a moderate effort.
Long Run: Beginners, alternate between walking and running for number of minutes specified in parentheses; continue for time listed. Intermediate/advanced runners, go slightly slower than goal race pace for time listed.
Easy Run: Maintain a steady, moderate pace for time listed. Beginners, try not to walk: This is a chance to test your body and mind to see if they can go the distance.
Surges: Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and then do number of surges listed, running at a quick pace for time specified, and a 2-minute recovery jog after each. Cool down for 5 to 10 minutes.
Fast Finish (FF): Go at a steady, moderate pace for most of your run, then pick up speed at the end to a moderately fast pace for time listed in parentheses.
Time Trial: Run slightly faster than goal race pace for distance listed to build speed and stamina at the same time.
Race Tip: Breathe to the beat. "To optimize oxygen flow, breathe in for two steps -- left, right -- out for two steps," McMillan says
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