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.
:)