tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29052613002462749132024-02-19T11:47:52.701+08:00Working on My FitnessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-31567791281248207202015-12-02T22:46:00.001+08:002015-12-02T22:46:57.873+08:00This Time It's for Real - Getting Back in ShapeIt's been over a year from my last post here.
I gained weight but I am going back to my healthy lifestyle.
It will take so a lot of effort, a whole lot of effort compared to how it was before. My hands were full then but my plate is overflowing for over a year that I set aside my work-outs and consciously eating healthy foods.
But I am back!
I started yesterday and itUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-50197533384981039602014-11-01T11:20:00.000+08:002014-11-01T11:20:07.357+08:00Starting November Right :)I said this in my Facebook status, in a nutshell: I am working out on the first day. I welcome November.
I just feel so motivated about everything. Thankful for that, dear God.
I did my cardio workout today at home. It's great that I clicked on a workout without jumping. Let me start well and just go on. I had a difficult time with the "plant with ankle tap" so I just did three Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-3340181804743455452014-10-10T10:20:00.001+08:002014-10-10T10:20:50.382+08:00Let's Dance!
I thought of doing zumba today to perk me up. I found this 10-minute dance workout in YouTube. Suits me. Easy to follow. It served as my warm-up. I hope will wear that mid rib and body hugging pants again. I will give myself three months to burn my belly fat. Haha!
Back to my core exercises. I added some core exercises not in here...just because. Once I start, the adrenalin rush makes meUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-91409090136000579942014-10-09T08:27:00.000+08:002014-10-09T08:27:16.372+08:00Plank!I am more prepared today in my workout though I woke up a little later than I did yesterday. That means I cannot spend more than 20 minutes in my exercise because I have to prepare to work. Gotta earn a living, you know. And then Mom and Pop called. Of course I needed to stop and talk to my ever loving and generous parents.
But one thing I do a little bragging about today is that PLANK isUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-80221471455989080562014-10-08T08:53:00.000+08:002014-10-08T08:53:25.349+08:00Back to Regular WorkoutI am doing this at home. I have not been to the gym for the rest of the months because my work load has doubled. I just want to use my free time for my family, most especially my daughter, my church duties, and be with friends whenever our schedule permits.
But "no time"is not an excuse not to workout. I gained several pounds because of all the product tests I did the past months. Yes, that Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-20382919662859102992014-07-05T23:30:00.000+08:002014-07-05T23:30:12.820+08:00Getting Back in ShapeI've been really busy with work the past months that I hardly have time to do anything else. Things were really stressful the past months but I'm getting hold of myself now. Between mommy duties and my workload, I barely have time to do my workout.
Where's the woman who keeps on saying "make time to the things that add value to your life". I'm here. And I am making time now.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-40558795044185103352014-01-23T11:48:00.001+08:002014-01-23T12:42:50.629+08:00Getting Back on Track, 2014! Alright, I hate to admit it but this morning was my first real workout. Sure I do walking a lot but I have not stepped into my gym yet since the start of the year. I need to make time for my regular exercise sessions. But yes, I resolved not to be limited by my schedule. I need to make time. No more excuses.
My choice really is doing my exercises early in the morning even if that means Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-59967365287208361842013-10-03T11:30:00.001+08:002013-10-03T11:33:03.776+08:00Welcome Back to Me!Oh welcome back to me. Haha.
Anyway, after nearly three weeks of being absent from the gym and doing only brisk walking exercises for almost a week now, I'm back to doing workouts. I started at home. It feels good to shape up! THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE TIME TO DO SOME EXERCISES.
No time to drop by the gym? Exercise at home.
Schedule too hectic? Sleep early, wake up earlier Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-65130509775103044642013-08-05T21:42:00.002+08:002013-08-05T21:42:40.648+08:00Lower Abs ExercisesI just have to save this video tutorial here. I will be incorporating this in my daily exercises.
Don't be fooled. Some look easy but when I start doing them, they prove to be challenging. Or maybe it's just me. But I will do all of these. :)
From shape(dot)com..
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-62765611142633493102013-08-01T22:42:00.000+08:002013-08-01T22:42:34.418+08:00Getting Back On TrackI did a back to back to back workout today. 30 minutes of Hardcore, an hour of Body Pump, an hour of Body Combat. It's so great! Hard, yes, but worth it.
It's true though that a few hours spent at the gym will be put to waste if the rest of the day you do things not which will hinder you in achieving your fitness goals. Eating for one. I am struggling on this again. I'm getting backUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-68150375964275264082013-05-28T23:51:00.000+08:002013-05-28T23:52:18.740+08:00A CommitmentI just have to say this. I am back to moderate eating (read: no sweets, chips, less carbohydrates) tomorrow. It's like I couldn't sleep without committing myself to it before I go to bed tonight.
So there. Starting tomorrow I will chronicle my journey to being 128 lbs to 112 lbs, and will pack more muscles. I will be posting tomorrow my specific goals and the action steps I am taking.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-21229294488397494872012-11-14T20:06:00.002+08:002013-05-28T23:52:08.238+08:00What I Am Working On Now
More on protein, veggies and fruits.
I am enjoying dancing as my cardio exercise the past weeks. I join Zumba and Body Jam. I am loving the moves!
I am also working on my triceps and core - my belly specifically. I do strength training after my cardio.
And here's one video I just discovered from the YouTube channel of Steadyhealth. I have started Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-14214729132814847392012-11-09T22:18:00.000+08:002012-11-09T22:18:03.772+08:00Back to MonitoringJust a quick post.
Yes, I was able to lose 1 lb in the last two weeks but my fat percentage also decreased by almost 2 lb. Good enough but there are still lots to do.
DISCIPLINE.
I already bought veggies and fruits to munch on.
Target: 2 lb by November 13.
DISCIPLINE. :)
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-26271637978381799702012-10-21T19:17:00.003+08:002012-10-21T19:18:38.592+08:00Getting Back on TrackI went to the gym yesterday, a Saturday. I took the opportunity of a few hours at the gym because my daughter has a tutorial class at school for two hours. And the great thing is she also wanted to go to the gym after.
I did my core exercises in the morning because I know my time at the gym after lunch won't be all mine as I will be assisting my daughter with her very first visit at the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-72032743371427760422012-10-16T18:34:00.002+08:002012-10-16T18:40:39.940+08:00Better Now, Aiming for the BEST ThoughI weighed in last October 10 and I was really happy because I lost 1.2 kilos or 2.6 lb. Really happy. :) Fat mass, fat %, BMI, metabolic age all improved. :)
Today is October 16, a week from the last time I weighed in. I will weigh myself again on October 19, Friday. I want to lose another 2 lb. I am doing good in my exercises but I cannot say the same thing with my food intake.
Oh yes, I Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-147972112249829392012-10-10T08:39:00.000+08:002012-11-28T21:17:42.662+08:00Eyes on the PrizeSeriously now, I'm going back to strict food management. I gained weight. I am now at 135 lb or 61 kilos. My goal is 112 lb or 50 kilos. Yes, I have to convert that, haha. I'm used in in lb as my unit of measure but my gym uses kilos.
Anyway, I'm watching what I am eating.
I am proud to say I did not have bad carbs yesterday, well not so much. I did not have all Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-7970793881263514682012-06-23T13:32:00.003+08:002012-06-23T14:19:32.366+08:00Doing It Right AgainBecause of the erratic schedule 2 months ago, I was not able to go to the gym regularly and if I do, it was on a very limited time.
I find myself a little lazy now to attend to my gym sessions. But I know and I really do want to continue my exercise habits at the gym, I need to motivate myself. I am making new goals and sticking to them. I get so motivated whenever I have goals to pursue.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-2994657689773216732012-05-01T14:49:00.001+08:002012-05-01T14:51:14.895+08:00Face Up!Okay, so I went to the gym yesterday after a few days of absence because it was that time of the month. I had a pretty good workout if I must say that. But the fact is, I gained a pound in exactly two weeks.
What I notice with some people, including some friends, is the denial that they are gaining pounds. Others still say they are sexy or thin and they believe it even if looking at them, theyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-19829360784051538062012-04-04T16:10:00.001+08:002012-04-04T16:11:51.501+08:00Quick But Quality WorkoutI went to the gym yesterday but I had to make it quick because I needed to be home as soon as possible. I just feel good because it was a great workout. I therefore conclude it is not really the length of time one stays at the gym and do the exercises. It's more on the quality.
I think it's also on the momentum. I did not rest much in between different workouts. I found this is better for my Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-34208893590578911112012-03-24T22:25:00.001+08:002012-03-24T22:26:39.407+08:00Abdominal Exercises at HomeSince I might not be able to go to the gym five times a week this summer because of a lot of activities lined up, I deemed it necessary to exercise at home just like I used to. I can do some abdominal exercises or other workouts at home which do not need equipment. I browsed YouTube for some relevant exercises I can do.
I fought off laziness late this afternoon to do some of these. It was Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-27693698877341681152012-03-18T17:41:00.002+08:002012-03-18T17:50:05.767+08:00Working it OutSo what is happening. Let me get all these out of the way. Forget about the 29-Day Challenge I have posted on December last year. I am still pounds away from my desired 112 lbs. I have been eating cakes, chips, too much carbo, cakes, chips and cakes. I gained weight. I'm still in my ideal range but at the maximum end. I don't like that.
My clothes still fit me well, no worries, and thank you, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-31828731532903008652011-12-28T00:16:00.000+08:002011-12-28T00:16:00.668+08:00Core ExerciseSo how has it been, my diet and my workout. I have to admit they are not as I have planned. I go to the gym but not as often as I do since I have to attend to a lot of things at home and outside the home. Mid-December up to today, I've been to the gym thrice only. I also cannot seem to manage my food intake. I am making the merry month of December an excuse to eat. I still don't eat much rice, aUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-79434884474649324172011-12-01T22:36:00.001+08:002011-12-28T00:17:05.446+08:00Prologue: The 28 Day ChallengeWhat exactly is this about?
It's my 28-Day Challenge of no rice, no sweets (cake, chocolates, for example), no chips. I will do a low-carb diet again. Why? The obvious answer is I gained a few pounds. I am now 124.4 lbs, still in my ideal weight but I am focused on maintaining 112 lbs to 115 lbs. My fat mass is 1.2% over my ideal fat mass of 27%. I am focused on going back to my 23% - 24% Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-45371418880403776112011-11-08T14:48:00.000+08:002011-11-08T14:48:25.412+08:00ZumbaI heard of Zumba months ago (but reading about it, it actually started early 2000). It was (and I guess still is) popular among people who love to exercise through dancing. I was not to keen on this one. I don't know. I did join retro dancing group in my gym when I was just starting with my workout at the gym. I was heavy then at 165 pounds thereabouts. I cannot do much exercises back then. Or Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905261300246274913.post-31095876366424035362011-11-01T11:16:00.005+08:002011-11-12T14:26:47.306+08:00Do Not Overdo ItI forgot exactly when but it was sometime a week ago when I did join three intensive group exercises, one resistance training and two high-powered cardiovascular workouts. One back to back and the other one I had to wait for a few hours before the class started.
I did body pump back to back with body combat. After an hour and a half I joined RPM. I was exhilarated. I loved it!
The next few Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1