I am ready to go on a gym journey to not jiggle (say that fast three times) ...at least not anywhere that I am not supposed to!

I started my light weight lifting Monday. I have not lifted for some time now so am starting out very light.

3lb. arm weights 3x12 ea
bi. curls
chest press
shoulder press
The one for triceps can't remember the name of it.
Over head raises. (again can't remember name)

I used to watch and do bodyshaping...I cannot get it here in AR. It used to be on espn. I really miss it.
Also the gym here in town closed so no weight room available for me. I will have make the best of it.

Cardio: 20min. step aerobics with
15min warmup, stretching and cool down.

I am making progress like a turtle but I know I will finish the race.

Last week I did the am cardio 2 times and weights for upper body 2 times

Yesterday and today did am cardio....dance

Need to find some leg weights until I can get to the gym.

Have a friend that is going to start going to a gym in another town and she invited me..Hurray I didn't know there was one so I am excited to try it out!!!

Weight as of today 132lb. That is a total of 6lbs. I feel much more trim.

Have lost 5 inches so far I believe.

Sick today...but did some exercise this am before I felt bad.

Weights and exercise going well. !5 min cardio in am and weights in pm. Should be able to increase the length of workouts soon. Am enjoying them at this pace though. I don't feel so overwhelmed by it. it is easy to fit in too.

Hurray!!!

Have been away for solid work outs...have only done them once and awhile. I am not going to see much solid progress at that rate. Read more about BFL and am very motivated. I know I have lost alot of lean muscle mass in the last 10yrs!!!

Building muscle here I come!!!

Hi Karen, Just want to jump in on your journey. I am the laziest when it comes to exercise and I know that activity will give me the "umpf" that I need to improve my body. You are inspiring to me. A few moths ago I walked 3-4 miles daily ( week days ) and lost 5 lbs. from that activity alone. I have not had the guts to do that. I have been out a couple of days but it is not a habit yet. But you are inspiring me to get up off my butt and get moving.

I think a little activity is better than none. I have definitely been doing none but after my breakfast this morning, I will go for a little walk.

Take Care hon,
Black57

Black 57. Thanks for dropping in. I have to read Bfl or something like that everyday to keep the motivation. It leaves so easily! BUT once it becomes a habit it will be much easier!

I did a step tape the other day with my daugther. It was only 20min and not that bad...whenever I exercise I think, now why don't I do that everyday??? I would feel so much better.

Today:

Arm wieghts and step tape. 30min while I watch for love or money. ( I am hooked on all those corny shows!)

Ate salad and chicken for lunch. plus a epice of wonderful cheesecake. Had two cups of iced decf. coffee with cream and vanilla no carb sweentener.

Now for supper...I think I will have grilled sirloin and veggies.

Isn't it great to be on a diet where you can have grilled sirloin, cheesecake, veggies with butter and lose weight?!

Augh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I missed for love or money. It was the final show

I have exercised 4 days in a row with my daughter. It is a 20 step tape. Yesterday we did the strength training part also. It has been great to get in that routine with her! I enjoy it so much more!

Pre3teach, I did make it out a couple of days. My plans were to have had my walk by now ...shame on me! I will get out for my walk, today. I am off. I am taking an online class and need to get to the library to pick up some info on African music.I am going to have eggs for breakfast and I think I will have tuna fish salad for lunch. I would love to have sirloin for dinner but my hubby is the cook so I am at his mercy.
To go along with your point, imagine, butter, cream froi gras ( sp ? ) diet food?


Black57

My daughter wanted to work out today to but I am taking today off from the step. I am going to do stretchs and weights. My legs need some tlc from the step.

What class are you taking? I saw a african wedding a few months ago. It was video taped in Nigeria. It was neat.

Did treadmill for 10min. Used arm bands for upper body work out.
Felt great. Sore troat though..son has strep.

Very down today. Posted pic...need I say more. Did leg weights this pm. Really a challange. Glad to have started.

Didn't exercise today...did the scooter at preschool to put it away. YIKES

I am alittle sore yet from the other day. Will work out tomorrow.

Slow but steady. I did an aerobic work out this am...arm weights this pm..Seeing slow results but I am taking to long to get my exercise act in gear! Time to get serious!

Leg weights: leg lifts (targeting thighs) 2 sets 12
outer thigh 2 sets 12
inner 2 sets 12
glutes (sp?) 30 reps
and stretches.

No cardio yet today. Had carbs and protein before workout.

Did leg workout. Still feeling under the weather so that is all I managed...It is a start...felt strong