Tue, May-13-08, 11:44
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Senior Member
Posts: 2,013
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Plan: CALP & Exercise
Stats: 236/129/140
BF:
Progress: 111%
Location: California
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Hoppinn's Physical Fitness Status
I have never been a fan of exercise but I can not deny the necessity of it as I am trying to eat healthier and become less sedentary. I am female and will be 49 years of age the beginning of June.
I began the Carbohydrate Addict's Lifespan Program on March 3, 2008, and have kept a personal log since that time. I have decided to alternate cardio exercises with Bowflex strength training for a total of 6 days a week.
My exercise regimen began on April 14, with my first introduction to Walk Away the Pounds 3 mile power walk. I found that I was able to complete 1 mile at that time and really enjoyed it.
I included Bowflex the following day and convinced DH to join me since I had only tried it a couple of times before and did not know how to set up the different exercises. We began with the 20 Minute Better Body Workout that includes Bench Press, Seated Lat Rows, Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows, Biceps Curl, Triceps Pushdown, Leg Extension, Standing Low Back Extension, and Seated Abdominal Crunch.
I have been loyal to my exercise program since the beginning and feel confident enough to begin my journal today.
I feel absolutely wonderful after completing my exercise routines. My mood and energy levels have increased and I am feeling pretty good about myself these days.
I have kept a routine of WATP on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays alternating with Bowflex on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
I have been successful in completing all 3 miles of WATP beginning May 7th, and will force myself to continue to do so.
DH and I are now completing 2 sets of 15 reps each on the Bowflex. DD#2 told me not to increase the weight because that would build bulk instead of toning my existing muscles.
Until tomorrow...
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