Yes I Can Workout!
 

Time for a gym log.

I started BFL challenge 1 on 11/10/02.

First day: UBW-Made a 9 a couple of times.
*work on increasing weight-dumb-bells*

Second Day: Aerobics: Made a 10!

Third day (today): Made a 9 a few times.
*work on getting a 10 & getting exercises down pat*

Feeling great! The endorphins are racing through my body!
I think the Glutamine 3 times a day is really helping me.

BFL
CH1, Week 1, Day 4.

I am not sore anymore.
I wonder if it's the Glutamine or the fact that it has been days since my UBW? Maybe a bit of both.

Anywho, I am grateful for feeling so good.

My workout today was 20 minutes of aerobics & I made about a 9. I just didn't quite have the mind-set for a 10 today. That's ok...Next time.
:)

BFL CH1, Week 1, Day 5.

UBW:
I hit a 10!!!! On my biceps! And, pretty close on my triceps.

Things to work on: Shoulder strength.

Still taking glutamine. Keeping my BFL logs in a binder.

Loving BFL!

BFL CH 1, Week 1, Day #6...

Aerobics today. 20 minutes.
I was sore this morning when I got up but did my 20 minutes & got close to a 10 a few times.

I am anxious to try out our elliptical glider. I am hoping my next cardio (Monday) will be on that glider.

Feeling good & a bit sore but the hot tub & glutamine help.

BFL CH1, W2, D1.

Second week of BFL!

Today...LBW.

I felt close to a 10 on abdominal crunches & calves & hamstrings.
Great work-out.

I need to increase my dumb-bell weight to 20's from 15's.
Love the free weight exercises.

I have started to think about how to mix it up after week #4.
I will be searching on other exercises to do in place of the BFL book exercises...Or, a mixture of the two.

Still taking glutamine. I really think it helps. My husband started taking it too & he notices lesss soreness now.

BFL CH1, W2, D2.

20 minutes of aerobics.
I used the elliptical glider!

I was exhausted after 20 minutes.

Good workout.

BFL CH1, Week 2, Day 3

UBW.
Oh my. I feel it!

Something extraordinary happened today...I was in front of a mirror & lifted my arm & saw something happen! It wasn't just the underarm jigglies I know so well...I think it was a hint of a muscle?!

I finally got past using only 8 pound weights for my fly exercises. I did a 10 for standing & then managed 15 pounds while bent over. Progress to be sure.

Glutamine in two protein shakes a day has really helped me!
I also take it once more before bed with water.

I read that eating cottage cheese (a slower metabolizing protein) before bed is a good thing. I am trying this.

Feeling good!
:)

BFL CH1, Week 2, Day 4.

Aerobics today.

On Monday, I went 2.3 miles in 20 minutes on the elliptical glider. My husband came home & did 3.3 miles.
Sooooo...I went all out today to try & get to 3 miles in 20 minutes & made it to 2.8.

My goal is to make 3 miles by the end of next week.

Sore today from yesterday's UBW but feeling GREAT!

I ordered ALA & a new Protein Shake mix...
Whey Protein Isolate.
Still taking the powdered glutamine 3 times a day.

Trying to get those 6 meals in!

BFL CH1, Week 2, Day 5.

LBW:

My calves were burning!
I upped my weight on the leg extensions to 60 pounds from 40.
Ouch.

My hips are staying the same size after 2 weeks of doing BFL...What's up with that?
BUT...My waist is shrinking & I see arm muscles!

These hips.
What can I say except they are old friends and hesitant to leave me.

:D

BFL CH1, Week 2, Day 6.

Aerobcs today.
20 minutes.
Made a 9...Maybe.

I am going a bit easy on myself while I fight not getting this "thing" that my family is still passing around.

I've never bought so much kleenex.

BFL CH1, Week 3, Day 1.

Week 3 already!
WOW!

Today was my UBW. I am struggling with my shoulder exercises. I had a shoulder injury years ago while nursing & I think this is why I really cannot do much weight (yet) for my shoulders.

I was barely able to finish my sets; A lot going on here at home...I was a bit distracted but got through it.

Protein intake could be better. I really need to work on getting 190 grams a day. Right now, I average about 150.

I have no problem getting in 120 oz water a day...I just need more protein.

BFL CH1, Week 3, Day 2.

Aerobics today.
I got through it.
No 10's but I was happy with an 8!

Hey there Toots :) Watch out for that shoulder, those injuries can take a while to heal and they can re-occur pretty easily. If you get the chance, pick up the latest edition of muscle fitness hers, they have a 'complete body makeover' workout and there's a great exercise for shoulders / rotator cuffs called the Y, T & I designed to strengthen and stabilize.

Cheers,
Nat

Hey Nat!
Thanks for the suggestion...I will do that.
:)

How I have missed my gym log! The last in-law left today so I have more time to type...Hurray!

I have been on track with all BFL exercises/eating since I last logged in. It was harder to get my workouts in with people here (especially with my elliptcal glider in the TV room) but I did it!

So...Today...BFL CH1, Week 4, Day 4.

Aerobic day.
Did 20 minutes on the glider. I made 3 miles in 20 minutes!
I was feeling it!

I will measure again at the end of this 4 week time-frame. I saw my daughters teacher in the supermarket last Sunday & she said, "You've lost weight since our conference."

That was 3 weeks ago!
:thup:

BFL CH1, Week 4, Days 5 & 6:

Day #5:
LBW: Did not make 10's.
Did feel it. Especially my calves & abs!

Day #6 (today)
Aerobic day.
20 minutes on elliptical glider.
Totally made 10's!
I went 3.1 miles!
I was sweating & feeling gooooood.

I will measure tomorrow or Sunday.
End of Week #4.
:)

I have STATS!

I have lost a total of 9 1/4 inches in my first 4 weeks of Body For Life!

Wrist: (6.5") Down 1/4"
Bicep: (12.5") Down 1/2"
Waist: (32") Down 2 3/4"
Hips (41"-smallest): Down 1"
Hips (43.5-largest area) Down 2.5"
Thighs: (25") Down 1"
Calves: (14.5") Down 1/4"
Bust: (40") Down 1"

Nine and a quarter inches GONE for GOOD.
I do not feel the need to get on the scale.
My calipers show a loss of 2% body fat!

I am a happy camper.

Today: BFL CH1, Week5, Day 1:

UBW: Hit 10's & increased some weights. I will post my increase in weights used soon. I am going to compare my logs from Week 1, 2, 3, to now. Should be interesting.

Still trying to get enough protein in everyday; The shakes do help with that.

My poor neglected gym log!

Wow. December 9-December 20:
All work-outs as planned.
I hit 10's on many days.
I am keeping a written log at home & just haven't had the time to type it up here.
Next challenge I will do better with this aspect!

I have experimented with higher carb days & surprisingly felt better? Hhhmmmm.

My body is changing. When I lift my arm to blow-dry my hair, I like what I see! My butt is being a real pain in the rear...Holding on to me for dear life but I will get rid of some of it eventually...I am not above scare-tactics.
:)

Today is my free day.
Hurray!

Loving BFL!
Week #7 starts on Sunday.

Dec 22:
UBW:
(Did this with a fractured finger but went ok)

Dec 23:
Did 3.5 miles on the elliptical glider in 20 minutes...Smokin'!

Dec 24:
LBW:
Great calve & ab day!

Dec 25:
Elliptical glider...Made 3.1 miles...I needed my music videos.

Dec 26:
UBW:
Increased weight for 5 exercises!
Great work-out!

Dec 27:
Elliptical Glider...20 minutes...3.3 miles...Not a record but I was sweating good!
:)

Dec 28: Day Off

Dec 29: LBW...Hit 10's on Hamstrings & Abs.

(Week 8 BFL!)

Dec 30: Elliptical Glider for 20 minutes.
3.1 miles.

Hello Gym Log!
I forgot you again.

Luckily, I did not forget my work-outs!
:)

12/31: UBW: Went well! Hit some 10's.
1/1: Elliptical glider: 20 minutes; Did 3.3 miles & sweated a LOT!
1/2: (Feeling crummy) LBW
Didn't hit 10's but was happy to get through it.

1/3: Took today off...Will do the glider tomorrow.

1/4: Elliptical glider; 20 minutes; 3.4 miles. Burning!

1/5: Took today off...Feeling crummy. My body continues to fight something.

1/6: UBW; Great w/o! Hit 10's! Added weight to 4 exercises!

1/7: Elliptical glider; 20 minutes; 3 miles; Sweating a TON.

1/8: LBW; Calves & Abs; Hit 10's!

1/9: 20 minutes on Elliptical glider...3.3 miles & feeling it!
:)

1/10: UBW
1/11: Elliptical glider; 20 minutes; 3.1 miles

Tomorrow is the beginning of Week #10 BFL!

Oh how the time flies! I remember your W1 - doesn't seem like it was that long ago. I'm looking foward to hearing about W12, and I think it should wrap up before I head south. Be watching!

N

Hi Nat!
:wave:

Time does fly. I am going to start planning Challenge 2 soon; I want to tweak some things in the weeks leading up to my vacation so I can start CH 2 right after I get back from my Mai Tai Week.
:)

Ok...Back to business:
1/12: LBW
1/13: Elliptical glider; 20 minutes; 3.4 miles!
1/14: UBW-Hit 10's a LOT!

CH #1, Week#10, Day #3

test

1/15:Glider...3.3 miles
1/16:LBW
1/17:Glider...3.5 miles!
1/18:Free Day
1/19: UBW...Increased some 15# to 20#!

I got very behind with my gym log (per normal) but started Week #11 today & I am planning for Challenge #2 & very happy & excited about both.
:)

1/20: Glider...Felt great & went 4 miles in 21 minutes!
:)