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Working Out Wednesdays! #WLS

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I hit a big milestone with Couch 2 5K (C25K) this past weekend, I ran for 20 minutes straight!!!  Me, this lady, I did it.  I can’t believe it.  I seriously can’t.  I still wouldnt call myself a runner, let’s face it, I go really slow, but I still did it and it felt AMAZING.  I kept on thinking I’d do Days 1 and 2 of Week 5 over and over again a few times, but when I woke up Sunday morning, I said I’M DOING IT, BRING ON THE MILL (aka treadmill!)

The 5 minute warm up walk went faster than I could have imagined, next thing you know, the sweet yet encouraging British Lady on my i-Phone ap said it was time to start running.  After the first 5 minutes, she updated me to tell me that I was a quarter of the way there.  The first 5 minutes were the roughest of the entire 20 minutes.  After that I got in a really good pace and looked forward to hearing the next 5 minute update.  Next thing you knew, it was 20 minutes, and Simone, the sweet British lady, said “YOU DID IT!  You can officially call yourself a runner!”  Awww, thanks, Simone.  Doing so well at the 20 minute run encouraged me to not re-do Week 5 and progress directly to Week 6.  Week 6 starts back with intervals and ends with a 25 minute run.  I am giving myself full permission to re-do Week 6 if required.

I’m pretty proud of myself for getting in all of the activity that I did last week, considering that I also worked about 70 hours.  I was worn out, but I did it!  I got a bit thrown off on my schedule and took a rest day where I normally don’t but that’s ok, I ran for 20 minutes!  Just might be my excuse for everything this week, ha!

Last Weeks Recap

  • 1/25/12 Wednesday: 30 DS Level 2.
  • 1/26/12 Thursday: Couch 2 5k Week 5 Day 2
  • 1/27/12 Friday: 30 DS Level 2
  • 1/28/12 Saturday: Off
  • 1/29/12 Sunday: Couch 2 5k Week 5 Day 3…ran for 20 minutes and over a mile straight for the first time since High School!
  • 1/30/12 Monday: 30 DS Level 2
  • 1/31/12 Tuesday: Couch 2 5k Week 6 Day 1
My schedule for next week:
  • Wednesday: 30 DS (Level 3)
  • Thursday: C25k (Week 6)
  • Friday: 30 DS (Level 3)
  • Saturday: Off
  • Sunday: C25k (Week 6)
  • Monday: 30 DS (Level 3)
  • Tuesday: C25k (Week 6….maybe 7 if I think I can pull it off)

I’m bumping it up to Level 3 of the 30 Day Shred this week…OMG am I crazy?  I still do the modified movements, but I can make my way through Level 2, so I figure it’s time to move on.  I’m excited for this week of working out!  New C25k longer run AND new workouts with the 30 Day Shred!

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Working Out Wednesdays! #WLS

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Week 9 is done, now onto Week 10!  My body really responded to changing up my workouts this week.  I stopped doing The 30 Day Shred (30 DS) everyday, continued to progress through Couch 2 5k (C25K) and even added a rest day each week.  I think my body really wanted me to quit over doing it.  I will increase my activity as things become easier, but for now I am feeling great!

This week say me moving onto Week 5 of C25K, and I also continued to work through Level 2 of 30DS.  I am still following Anita (the one who does modified moves) for most of 30DS, but I am getting through it and loving it!

I mentioned in my 5 Month Surgiversary post that I am signed up for a 5k in April with one of my girlfriends as well as a half marathon (walking) in June for a charity event that another one of my girlfriends is a part of.  The tricky part is going to be to figure out how to work through training for both.  Luckily the walking will be the easiest for me.  I don’t think I’ll need the full 3-6 months that they recommend for training.  Once I get through the 30 Day Shred I am going to start adding in the half marathon training sessions…I still wonder how this is me now sometimes!

Last Weeks Recap

  • 1/18/12 Wednesday: Week 4(2) Day 2 C25k.  320 Calories burned; 2.2 miles completed.
  • 1/19/12 Thursday: 30 DS Level 2.  220 Calories burned.  
  • 1/20/12 Friday: Week 4(2) Day 2 C25k.  320 Calories burned; 2.2 miles completed.
  • 1/21/12 Saturday: Off
  • 1/22/12 Sunday: 30 DS Level 2.  220 Calories burned.
  • 1/23/12 Monday: Week 5(1) Day 1 C25k.  XX Calories burned; XX miles completed.
  • 1/24/12 Tuesday: 30 DS Level 2.  220 Calories burned
My schedule for next week:
  • Wednesday: C25K (Week 5)
  • Thursday: 30DS (Level 2)
  • Friday: C25K (Week 5)
  • Saturday: 30DS (Level 2)
  • Sunday: Off
  • Monday: C25K (Week 5)
  • Tuesday: 30 DS (Level 2)

Getting through C25k week 5 wasn’t/isn’t pretty, but I am doing it.  I can’t believe that I am doing it, but I am.  I don’t necessarily enjoy every session, but I feel so amazing once it is over.  I have also found that once I get through the 3 minute mark of jogging, getting through to minute 5 isn’t that bad.  It’s those first few minutes that are tough for me!

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Working Out Wednesdays! #WLS

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Week 8 is done, now onto Week 9!  I learned this week about taking a rest and not over doing it.  In high school I completely tore my ACL in my left knee.  In college I partially tore it again playing soccer.  Last week my left knee was giving me a lot of problems, particularly on the days that I was doing both Couch 2 5k (C25K) and 30 Day Shred (30DS.)  Because of the pain I was in, I decided to do absolutely nothing on Friday and Saturday with the exception of walking.  On Friday I did my normal 30 minute walk with my dog and then on Saturday I walked about 5 miles with one of my girlfriends at a reasonable walking pace.  When I completed the 30DS on Sunday I felt SO much better afterwards that I had been feeling.  I guess my body did need a bit of a break.

I’ve therefore decided that I am only going to do one workout a day for now.  M,W, and F will still be dedicated to C25K, but only to C25K. T, Th, and S (Saturday or Sunday) will solely be dedicated to 30 DS for now.  There’s no reason for me to over due it and wind up needing to have surgery on me knee or injuring myself so badly that I can’t proceed with either program.

Last Weeks Recap

  • 1/11/12 Wednesday: 30 DS Level 2.  220 Calories burned.  Week 4(1) Day 2 C25k.  320 Calories burned; 2.2 miles completed.
  • 1/5/12 Thursday: 30 DS Level 2.  220 Calories burned.  Week 4(1) Day 3 C25k.  320 Calories burned; 2.2 miles completed.
  • 1/6/12 Friday: Off.
  • 1/7/12 Saturday: 5 Mile Walk, but no C25K or 30DS.
  • 1/8/12 Sunday: 30 DS Level 2.  220 Calories burned.
  • 1/9/12 Monday: Week 4(2) Day 1 C25k.  318 Calories burned; 2.2 miles completed.
  • 1/10/12 Tuesday: 30 DS Level 2.  220 Calories burned
My schedule for next week:
  • Wednesday: C25K (Week 4)
  • Thursday: 30DS (Level 2)
  • Friday: C25K (Week 4)
  • Saturday: 30DS (Level 2)
  • Sunday: Long Walk or entire day cleaning out garage
  • Monday: C25K (Week 5)
  • Tuesday: 30 DS (Level 2)

Right now the schedule is to start C25K Week 5 next week, I might decide to do Week 4 for a third time, but I have not decided which way I am going yet.  I am working through the program at my own pace, and feel no need to rush myself!

Tata for now,
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Photo Food Journal Thursdays! #WLS

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Something I should point out about my meals is that I only eat off of standard sized dinner plates if I am eating out.  Most of the time I either eat on an appetizer plate, or on a salad plate.  It helps me to make my portions feel more “normal.”

Friday Breakfast

I stopped at a Deli by my client site since I arrived early to a meeting.  I ate about 3/4 of the egg with cheese, and one slice of the Turkey Sausage.

Breakfast at the deli

Snack Friday

Friday is one of my double workout days, so I was a bit hungry before dinner.  2 Tbsp Whole Foods Treasure Hunt Trail Mix.

1.6.12 post workout snack

Friday Dinner

While I normally don’t eat pasta, my Dad made us a few frozen meals, and this was one of them.  Super yum!  3 oz of Lasagna. (Appetizer Plate)

Dinner 1.6.12

Saturday Breakfast

1 egg, 2 Tbsp sharp cheddar, 1 Turkey Sausage, 1 glass Emergen-C Lite (was feeling a cold coming on.)  I drank the Emergen-C before I ate breakfast.  I always follow the do not drink for 30 minutes after rule, but I rarely follow the do not drink for 30 minutes before eating rule. (Salad Plate)

Breakfast 1.7.12

Hiking Snack Saturday

I needed some sustenance during our 7 mile hike.  2 Tbsp Treasure Hunt Trail Mix, yum!

Snack on the trail

Saturday Night Dinner

I only ate the gyro meat, approximately 2oz. (Salad Plate)

Dinner 1.7.12

Snack Saturday Night

After doing the 30 Day Shred, walking the dog, and doing a 7 mile hike, I knew I needed to get more than 700 calories in for the day, so I had a Brownie Quest bar.  It hit the desire for dessert head on!

Snack 1.7.12Sunday Breakfast

1 egg, 2 slices of lean bacon, 2 Tbsp sharp cheddar.

Breakfast 1.8.12Sunday Dinner

2 hard boiled eggs, mayo, 1 slice bacon, mustard.  Started off being deviled eggs, but the whites fell apart and it turned into egg salad.

Dinner 1.8.12Monday Lunch Box

Coffee w/ Splenda  & 1/2 and 1/2, Egg, Turkey Sausage, 2 Tbsp Cheddar, 2 Deviled Eggs, 2 Babybel lights, 1 Premier Nutrition protein shake.

1.9.12 lunch boxMonday Dinner

3 Scallops and 1/4 cup zucchini slices sauteed in Olive Oil.

Dinner 1.9.12Tuesdays Breakfast

One egg, one turkey sausage, 2 Tbsp sharp cheddar.  This is the breakfast I make at work almost every single morning in the microwave.

Breakfast 1.10.12

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Working Out Wednesdays! #WLS

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Week 7 is done, now onto Week 8!  I did really well this past week with the exception of Sunday where I gave myself a rest day.  I was starting to get sick, so after about 4 hours of cleaning the house I decided to call the day quits and rested for the remainder of the day.

Last Weeks Recap

So here is what I’ve done so far this year:

  • 1/4/12 Wednesday: 30 DS Level 1.  223 Calories burned.  Week 3(3) Day 2 C25k.  270 Calories burned; 2.01 miles completed.
  • 1/5/12 Thursday: 30 DS Level 1.  220 Calories burned.
  • 1/6/12 Friday: 30 DS Level 1. 224 Calories burned.  Week 3(3) Day 3 C25k.  270 Calories burned; 2.1 miles completed.  I ran 6 minutes straight just to see if I was going to be able to proceed to Week 4!
  • 1/7/12 Saturday: 30 DS Level 1.  220 Calories burned.  7 Mile Hike.  955 Calories burned.
  • 1/8/12 Sunday: Rest Day
  • 1/9/12 Monday: 30 DS Level 1.  220 Calories burned.  Week 4(1) Day 1 C25k.  318 Calories burned; 2.12 miles completed.
  • 1/10/12 Tuesday: 30 DS Level 1. 220 Calories burned.
My schedule for next week:
  • Wednesday: 30DS (Level 2) & C25K (Week 4)
  • Thursday: 30DS (Level 2) & C25K (Week 4) *Leaving to go out of town Friday afternoon, so don’t want to miss my third run of the week!
  • Friday: 30DS (Level 2)
  • Saturday: 30DS (Level 2) & a long walk.
  • Sunday: 30DS (Level 2)
  • Monday: 30DS (Level 2) & C25K (Week 4)
  • Tuesday: 30 DS (Level 2)

I was 100% convinced that I was going to have to do Week 3 of C25K for a fourth time.  When I did the 6 minute run on 1/6, it wasn’t pretty, and I had to talk myself out of quitting, about oh, every minute or so, but I did it.  Doing that 6 minute run pushed me to know it was OK to move onto Week 4.  Scary!  I made it through Monday, which was the first day of Week 4.  You walk 5, jog 3, walk 1.5, jog 5, walk 2.5, job 3, walk 1.5, jog 5, walk 5.  That’s a total of 16 of the 31 minutes jogging!

I start Level 2 of the 30DS tonight and cant even begin to tell you how nervous I am for it!

Tata for now,
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Photo Food Journal Thursdays! #WLS

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Since one of my 2012 goals is to post my photo food journal once per week, AND I got a new iPhone which makes snapping photos on the go much easier than with my previous phone, I am not going to limit myself to one day per week.  Instead, if you look up towards the right side of the page you will see pictures that I post to Flickr throughout the week.  On Thursday I will consolidate them here with a bit more information about what is in the pictures.  So it wont necessarily be complete days of photo food journals, but you’ll get a pretty good idea of what I eat throughout the week.  Please excuse me while I play with different photography Aps on the iPhone!

One of the pitfalls that I’ve always had with doing a photo food journal is that one meal a day I forget to capture pictures…now, no excuse!  Some-days I’ll grab more meals than others, it’s more free form.

Here are some eats from so far this week:

Lunch at Home Monday:

1/2 oz of Proscuitto; 3/4 oz of Swiss; 1.4 oz Deli Turkey
1.2.12 lunch, yum!

Lunch Box Tuesday:

1 Egg; 1 Turkey Sausage; 2 Tbsp Cheese; 1 Veggie Burger; 2 Babybel Light cheeses; 1 Premier Nutrition Protein Shake
Photo

Dinner Tuesday

1/2 Cup Chili, 2 Tbsp Sour Cream, 2 Tbsp Cheddar
Dinner

Snack at the Bar (Shared with the Table) Tuesday Night

I had two pieces of pita spread with hummus, yum!  WLS Friendly at a bar :)
Snacks for the table

Lunch Box Wednesday

I know this probably looks like a lot, but it’s a double workout day.  Protein Shake; 1/2 Cup Chili, 2 Tbsp Sour Cream, 2 Tbsp Cheddar, 1 Egg, 1 Turkey Sausage, 2 Babybel Lights, Coffee w/ 1/2 & 1/2, Quest Bar (Only to eat if I needed it, and I didn’t.)
1.4.12 Lunch Box

Dinner 1.4.12

2  oz Filet Mignon w/ horseradish sauce; 1/4 Cup Asparagus sauteed in Olive Oil.  For perspective purposes I also did a side by side of my plate and my husbands plate.  It was a “normal” aka reasonable portion for him, he’s 6’5″.

Dinner 1.4.12
Serving size perspective

As you can see, even post op (4 months) I am eating completely normal foods, and a good variety of them at that.  I just eat super small portions compared to what I used to eat.

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Working Out Wednesdays!

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Since I seriously started working out again, about em, about 6 weeks ago now, I wanted to start posting more about it here on the blog.  I want to document the experiences that I am having, so I am going to try to post every Wednesday to keep me and you updated.  For the past 6 weeks have been following the schedule below:

  • M; W; F: Couch to 5K (C25K).  I am repeating each week as necessary.  I did Weeks 1 and 2 twice each, and I am currently on my 3rd go round of Week 3.  I am able to get through the three minute runs, but I wasn’t really feeling ready for the 5 minute runs that the actual actual Week 4 entails.  I will be pushing myself to move on next week though.
  • T; Th: 30-45 minutes of a workout DVD.  I pick whatever I am in the mood for that day.  Kettlebells, Jillian Michaels Boost your Metabolism, Biggest Loser Bootcamp, Biggest Loser Cardio Blast, Tae Bo, Kickboxing, etc.  I have a really decent collection of workout DVDs, a yoga mat, two sets of kettle bells, etc.  I am pretty well set to exercise at home.
  • Sat or Sun: Walk 3 Miles or workout for 60 minutes using a DVD
  • I have also scattered in a few bike rides and also walk my dog two miles a day.
  • I haven’t missed a single day in the schedule, and I am on Week 7!

Starting on Sunday, January 1st, I started a group challenge on MyFitnessPal.com (MFP) to do Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred (30DS) for the entire month of January.  I am SO excited to be taking part of this challenge.  I am also excited to know that I am now in good enough shape that I should be able to progress through the levels.  I have only tried Level 2 once and let’s just say I didn’t see past the first 5 minutes or so.  What is going to make it even more challenging is that I will be continuing to work on the C25K program.  Which means, at least three days a week, I will be doing two work outs a day.

WHO IS THIS LADY?

So here is what I’ve done so far this year:

  • 1/1/12 Sunday: 30DS Level 1.  206 Calories burned.
  • 1/2/12 Monday: 30DS Level 1. 224 Calories burned.  Week 3(3) Day 1 C25K.  272 Calories burned; 2.01 miles completed.
  • 1/3/12 Tuesday: 30DS Level 1. 221 Calories burned.
My schedule for January, now that I am incorporating the 30DS, will include fewer random workouts, and a more set schedule:
  • Monday: 30DS & C25K
  • Tuesday: 30DS
  • Wednesday: 30DS & C25K
  • Thursday: 30DS
  • Friday: 30DS & C25k
  • Saturday: 30DS & either a long walk or a bike ride.
  • Sunday: 30DS
I posted on MFP after finishing the 30DS on Sunday about how much easier it is to complete this workout 75 pounds lighter.  In no way am I a “light weight” but having those pounds off make the work out much more manageable.  Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a challenge, and I still want to punch Jillian in this perfect abs every few minutes, but I also don’t have to modify any of the moves, which feels AMAZING.  The only down fall of being lighter is that I burn fewer calories during the work out, but I am SO not complaining about that.
What are you doing in 2012 to work towards your fitness goals?
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Healthy You Challenge

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It’s Tuesday, so it’s that time again for the Healthy You Challenge Update.  Last week I set out on a 30 Day plan for myself.  The plan included:

  1.   Do the Strength Training 10-15 minute sessions that are created by Sparkpeople.com 3 times per week.
  2.  Get back on track with my RLR Running.  By the end of these 30 days, I WILL be up to 2:30 intervals.
  3.  Get out 1 day a week for an outdoor walk (besides dog walks). 
  4.  Get back to basics: measure, write it before I bite it, 5 fruits/veggies a day, 2 dairy servings a day, whole grains, multi-vitamin every day, healthy oil everyday (the Weight Watchers Healthy Guidelines.)
  5.  Wear my GoWear Fit regularly (not while sleeping, my arm needs a rest lol)
  6.  Get my steps in.  Days 1-7: 6,000 per day; Day 8-14: 6,500 per day; Days 15-21: 7,000 per day; Days 22-30: 7,500 per day. 
  7.  Have a calorie deficit of approximately 7,000 calories per week (which equates to 2 lbs). 
  8.  30 Minutes of Cardio 5 days per week.  So in addition to my 3 RLR Runs, I will need to do 2 more days of cardio.

So how did I do this week?

I did all three Strength Training sessions prescribed by Sparkpeople.com last week.  This week I’ve decided to do the 30 Day Shred three times instead of using the Sparkpeople routines.  This allows me to incorporate cardio, strength training AND abs all at once!

I am back on track with my RLR Running.  I’ve upped my intervals to 2:15 jogs and 2 minute walks, so I am on my way to 2:30 jog intervals by the end of the 30 days (April 8th)

I did not get out for a walk this week (besides walking the dog.)  We had rain Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  This coming weekend is supposed to be gorgeous, so I am really excited to get out on the trail.  My Maid of Honor is going to be in town and when she still lived up here we’d go on tons of walks.  It’s going to be great to walk with her again!

Tomorrows post will discuss a change that I made this past weekend.  I feel like I’ve made one change after another lately, but this is a fantastic change (for me!)  Let’s just say I am back to meeting all of my Weight Watchers Healthy Guidelines daily!

I have worn my GoWear Fit every day since last Monday!  It really is motivational to see my steps taken and my calories burned.  It gives me an extra boost to work just a little harder!

I went above 6,000 steps EVERYDAY!  I averaged 6,813 steps each day.  Some days were really high, like Sunday when I did an RLR session AND grocery shopped and some days just hit over 6,000.

My calorie deficit for last Tuesday through yesterday was 7,203.  Just barely made it!

I hit 30 minutes of Cardio 5 days last week.  Yay!

It feels great to have this mini plan of sorts.  None of these tasks are all that daunting, but they are all a bit of a challenge and require that I pay attention to what I am doing.

I hope you’ve had a healthy week!

Tata for now,

Scale Warfare

PS-I am SO SORED from doing the 30 Day Shred yesterday.  It hurts to stand up, it hurts to sit down, it even hurt to blow dry my hair lol.

HYC Challenge Update

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I mentioned my 408,000 step goal (which equates to 225.41 miles for me by the way) prior to our trip to Paradise, yesterday. Working out has been going well this week, as has eating. I am staying on plan and I am journaling every bite. I feel good, and am enjoying my current motivation! Fireman and I went to the gym last night and I did the treadmill. I decided since my ass wasn’t sore enough from Sunday’s visit with Jillian (sarcasm folks, I can hardly walk), I should do hills on the highest setting. I almost had to scoot down the stairs this morning, my butt is on FIRE. The good news is that it did help me get over 11,000 steps yesterday!

I thought I’d take today’s HYC Update to discuss music and how it impacts my/our exercise. How many of you have a playlist on your I-Pod (or CD, or whatever) that keeps you motivated while working out? I’d love to hear what your list is, as I’m always looking for new additions. My list right now includes everything from Dancing Nancies by the Dave Matthews Band to Heaven by DJ Sammy, the list is completely random, but they are all songs that motivate me somehow. My current new favorite download is Proud by Heather Small. This song happens to be the theme song from The Biggest Loser, but I had never really paid much attention to the words besides “What have you done today to make you feel proud?” Here are the lyrics, incase you’ve never read through them. Seriously, I can get tears in my eyes when I hear the song!

Proud-Heather Small

I look into the window of my mind
Reflections of the fears I know I’ve left behind
I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way
Can’t stop me now
And you can do the same

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It’s never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?

Still so many answers I don’t know
Realize that to question is how we grow
So I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way
Can’t stop me now
And you can do the same

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It’s never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?…

I know that was probably a lot to post (I even truncated the lyrics), but seriously the words of this song ring so true to me right now. I do feel like I’ve left a lot of fears and insecurities behind. I fell like I am worth it and I know that I trust myself enough to make it through this journey to being a healthier human being. Nobody can stop me now. I know it’s sort of a throw back to Alley McBeal, but I feel that we all need our own personal theme song, and currently this is mine.

So what have you done today to make you feel proud?

Photo Food Journal (Monday)-

Breakfast-Fiber One, Strawberries, Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze, Diet Mocha (2 Points)

AM Snacks-Apple, String Cheese, Smart Food (4 Points)

Lunch-Enchilada Casserole, LF Sour Cream, Apple (9 Points)

PM Snacks-All Bran Crackers, Laughing Cow Cheese, Fiber One Bar (6 Points)

Dinner-Chili Lime Burgers (from Trader Joes Freezer Section), Arnold Thin, LF Mozzarella, Broccoli, EVOO (10 Points)

Dessert-Vita Muffin & SF Pudding (2 Points)

Points 33 of 33 (17 WPA Left)
Activity Points 4

Tata for now,

Scale Warfare

PS- Information on the Chili Lime Burgers: Fireman gave these a DEFINITELY DO AGAIN, which being the picky eater that he can be at times, is like 10 stars on a scale of 1-10. They are from Trader Joes, in the freezer section. The burgers are 3 points each and two burgers are 6 points (so they aren’t one of those wacky foods that is 3 points for one, but 11 for two ha). I added a bit of LF Mozzarella and put them on an Arnold Thin. Seriously they were delicious!

Walk Away the Pounds 1-5 Miles Fat Burning Workout Review

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No I do not get paid, or get free samples for any of the reviews that I do :) Although that would be AWESOME

Walk Away the Pounds or WATP for those in the know, has been around for a pretty long time. The videos are lead by Leslie Sansone and come in a variety of levels, lengths, intensities, etc. I have read about people doing her workouts in the past, but always thought “ehh girlie workouts, I’m in better shape than that, I’ll just hit up the gym!” I was so wrong! These workouts, like any other, are as hard or as easy as you make them.

My first actual attempt at one of the WATP Workouts was doing the 2 Mile Walk and Tone workout that was free on OnDemand on Fitness TV. I really enjoyed the walk, and started sweating fairly early into the routine. This walk was about 30 minutes and included a fairly simple warm up and cool down. I also got to use my hand weights that I use for the 30 Day Shred, so I got some toning time in as well. I thought that Leslie was a bit perky for my taste, but I really enjoyed the fact that she seems to REALLY enjoy her job. I then attempted the 1 Mile Booster Jog, thinking that I could do anything for 12 minutes. I sweated my bootie off folks. These two workouts inspired me to purchase this:

Leslie Sansone’s Walk at Home 5 Mile Fat Burning Walk. I am absolutely in love with this workout. No, it isn’t a 30 Day Shred (meaning that you want to hurt the leader through the entire session), but it is a fantastic addition to my exercise routine, which can sometimes become stagnant. You can chose from the beginning to do either all 5 miles, do any of the individual miles 1-5 or start at mile 1 and go for as long as you want to go. I find it interesting because let’s say you select Mile 3, it will continue on to Miles 4 & 5, but you can always stop after 3 if that is all you are interested in doing. Each mile is a bit different, so you can also just do the miles that get your bootie moving. So far I’ve done 1-3, and will work on 4 & 5 shortly.

I also enjoy the 2 minute boost at the end of each mile where you actually do a light jog. The jogging really feels great, and really helps me burn more calories (according to the GoWear Fit.) Also the miles that you walk in this particular video are at a much faster pace than those on the Walk & Tone workout. The miles in this workout are 12 minutes miles, while on the Walk & Tone they are 15 minute miles. They have also updated the workout studio a bit, and it feels much more modern than the other WATP workouts that I had previously done. Another perk to the video, you don’t have to have had any formal dance training to follow along. The steps are fairly simple and each mile is different to keep you from becoming bored. I am entirely uncoordinated, so I really appreciate the simplicity.

So overall review-Anything that can make me sweat in the first 5-10 minutes, that I don’t dread doing is worth the purchase to me. I bought the DVD at Target (say it with a French accent, it’s more fun that way) for about $15, but you can purchase it on Amazon along with other videos for a lower price. Someone I know (ok it’s me) isn’t patient enough to wait for Amazon to ship things to her!

Tata for now,

Scale Warfare

PS-I took last night off from working out, my bootie needed a break lol!

PPS-Check out Kelly’s Blog over at Happy Texans, you could potentially win some awesome Carb Check Bagels!!! If that isnt enough, she’s also a pretty awesome blogger and always has fun new recipes to try.