WISH Journal

[RoyalCinderella]

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After looking for a great software program to track my workouts, I've decided to make a W.I.S.H. training journal. This will keep data on my progress in this lifestyle improvement process that includes training for my happily ever after! princess:

Stats
January, 2005: 262
January, 2006: 248
February, 2006: 244
May, 2006: 248
January, 2007: 250

Every journey begins with a single glass-slippered step, so here goes!
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princess: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - Overall Update
Working out - I am now able to walk and jog for an hour straight on the treadmill and can complete the ab roller video beginner and advanced workouts. This workout involves a 70 - 75% HRmax during walking on the treadmill at 2.8 and a 75 - 80% HRmax during jogging on the treadmill at 3.0. I'm considering moving to other forms of working out, like water aerobics or the eliptical trainer at the Y. My left knee is sore and tight, but perhaps some stretching exercizes will help that.

Eating - I am now keenly aware of my eating habits whereas for a while I didn't give it much thought. Fast food has been completely eliminated from my diet - at any cost, convenience- or time-wise. If we need a quick meal at home, I fix a frozen entree for dinner. If I'm out and need a pick-me-up, I enjoy a Nature's Valley energy bar until the next meal-time. I've also tried to drink at least .5 - 1 L of water each day, although it is much easier on the working out days.

:wizard: Friday, June 2, 2006
Working out - I've now started a water aerobics program at the Y and it is so much fun! I look forward to going to it so much!! Now Val's coming with me and it will be extra cool.

princess: Friday, July 21, 2006
Working out - Val and I have so much fun doing water aerobics together! Especially with my favorite instructor, Becky. She reminds us so much of Mrs. Trest from RHS. Anyway, I just completed a second hour of jogging 3 miles @ 20 min/mile pace and it feels incredible to be in such better shape. I remember not being able to fathom jogging at this pace for an hour back in the spring. Now I have a really great reason to finish my one-year goal: A WDW vacation in May, 2007! I'm thinking of ramping up my working out with a spinning class - we'll see. I'm nervous that everyone in the class will be skinny-minnies and fit and that I'll be behind and unwelcomed. We'll see next week. So, here's to continued fun and fitness in training for my happily ever after!

:wizard: Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Of course, school starting in August and the holidays have thrown me off track. Here's to a rededication to my health and fitness goals before we leave for our May, 2007 Disney vacation! I've received many comments on how good I look after losing 15 pounds over the course of 2006. A glacial weight-loss pace, for sure, but I've read and heard that that's the key to lasting success with losing weight. I watched an Oprah show back in early December featuring Dr. Oz - an internist (so it seems) who has the best outlook toward losing weight that I've ever heard. So, onward, using the tips and guidelines posed by Dr. Oz and a renewed commitment to making 2007 my most healthy year ever!

princess: Thursday, September 6, 2007
As I go back and read through my training diary, I notice how I set long-ish term goals and sometimes achieve them and sometimes don't. I'm struck by how much conviction and dedication I have maintained over the past couple of years towards taking care of myself. If I could just harness all of that well-intentioned affirmation and apply it to each new goal, I would set out to achieve the next goal for myself building upon the successful experiences - and failures - of my past efforts. I'm finished defining physical well-being as numbers on a scale - oh, I'll check it next year or something - but my health is not determined by a number. So, no more weighing. I'm going to determine my success in taking care of myself by the objective measures I set forth, like the ECs and OPs, striving to complete both long- and short-term goals for completion of those measures. In that way, I'm affirming my right to fail, but recognizing that if I do, it doesn't make me a bad person. Self worth and body image are mutually exclusive! Girl power!

[kimwim8]

Welcome!!!

You're doing GREAT so far with your exercise. This is a great place to journal, receive encouragement and advice, and just have fun.

Keep on journaling, through the good and bad. If you have time, check out other journals here and see how others are making out in their quests to be healthier.

Keep up the good work! :cheer2:

[RoyalCinderella]

:wizard: Thursday, April 6, 2006 (Diadeloso!)
-Abs
MM #2 and 3 (4 reps) @15 sec [94/110/27]
-Cardio
Walk 25 minutes @ 3.0 pace [136/144/227]
Jog 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [151/155/55]
Cool Down 5 minutes @ 2.5 pace [132/136/26]
-Totals
Calories: 335
Miles: 1.72
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative monthly minutes: 45

princess: Friday, April 7, 2006
-Abs
10 minutes
MM #2 and 3 (4 reps) @15 sec [99/128/46]
15 bicycles and 15 scissors
-Cardio
Walk 25 minutes @ 3.0 pace [140/148/241]
Jog 7 minutes @ 3.0 pace [156/160/78]
Cool Down 5 minutes @ 2.5 pace [135/152/52]
-Totals
Calories: 417
Miles: 1.75
Daily minutes: 47
Cumulative monthly minutes: 92

:wizard: Saturday, April 8, 2006
-Abs
10 minutes
MM #2 and 3 (4 reps) @15 sec [110/132/59]
15 bicycles and 15 scissors
-Cardio
Walk 25 minutes @ 3.0 pace [133/142/228]
Jog 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [151/157/53]
Cool Down 5 minutes @ 2.5 pace [134/148/47]
-Totals
Calories: 387
Miles: 1.73
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative monthly minutes: 137

princess: Sunday, April 9, 2006
-Abs
10 minutes
MM #2 and 3 (2 reps) @ 20 sec
MM #2 and 3 (2 reps) @ 15 sec
Praying hands ab roller: 25 crunches/4 holds/25 pulses [108/121/57]
-Cardio
Walk 27 minutes @ 3.0 pace [130/138/230]
Jog 6 minutes @ 3.0 pace [148/153/56]
Cool down 5 minutes @ 2.5 pace [129/139/39]
-Totals
Calories: 382
Miles: 1.85
Daily minutes: 48
Cumulative monthly minutes: 185

[RoyalCinderella]

Well, life certainly got in the way of my exercize plans this week! With a neuropharmacology midterm exam, Easter preparations, and houseguests, I just didn't have time or energy to exercize. But, I have watched my eats, sticking to the no fast food except for once last night.
Here's hoping the third week goes much better! :wizard:

[RoyalCinderella]

:wizard: Monday, April 24, 2006
-Abs
10 minutes
MM #2 and 3 (2 reps) @ 20 sec
MM #2 and 3 (2 reps) @ 15 sec
Praying hands ab roller: 25 crunches/4 holds/25 pulses [86/108/31]
-Cardio
Walk 20 minutes @ 3.0 pace [134/153/182]
Jog 10 minutes @ 3.0 pace [161/171/121]
Cool down 5 minutes @ 2.5 pace [133/139/31]
-Totals
Calories: 365
Miles: 1.70
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative monthly minutes: 230

princess: Wednesday, April 26, 2006
-Abs
11 minutes
MM #2 and 3 (4 reps) @ 20 sec [a step up to all 20 sec reps!]
Praying hands ab roller: 25 crunches/4 holds/25 pulses [114/127/74]
-Arms
10 knee push-ups [not that difficult. . .couldn't do over 10]
-Cardio
Walk 20 minutes @ 3.0 pace [128/147/241]
Jog 10 minutes @ 3.0 pace [157/161/115]
Cool down 7 minutes @ 2.5 pace [136/143/56]
-Totals
Calories: 486
Miles: 1.75
Daily minutes: 48
Cumulative monthly minutes: 278

[goldcupmom]

Just checking in to wish you a GREAT week 3!!

Neuropharmacology? What are you studying??

[RoyalCinderella]

princess: Tuesday, May 2, 2006
-Abs
10 minutes
MM #2 and 3 (4 reps) @ 20 sec
Praying hands ab roller: 25 crunches/4 holds/25 pulses [119/130/70]
-Arms
10 knee push-ups
-Cardio
Walk 20 minutes @ 3.0 pace [148/158/177]
Jog 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [162/166/57]
Walk 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [158/163/55]
Walk 20 minutes @ 2.7 pace [150/156/221]
Jog 5 minutes @ 2.7 pace [160/164/56]
Walk 5 minutes @ 2.7 pace [152/155/34]
Cool down 4 minutes, 35 seconds @ 2.5 pace [135/148/41]
-Totals
Calories: 711
Miles: 3.00! Yes!
Daily minutes: 74
Cumulative monthly minutes: 74

:wizard: Wednesday, May 3, 2006
-Abs
15 minutes
MM #2 and 3 (4 reps) @ 20 sec
Praying hands ab roller: 25 crunches/4 holds/25 pulses [121/163/112]
-Arms
15 knee push-ups
-Cardio
Walk 20 minutes @ 3.0 pace [138/149/190]
Jog 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [154/159/50]
Walk 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [137/155/51]
Walk 20 minutes @ 2.7 pace [139/148/192]
Jog 5 minutes @ 2.7 pace [151/156/58]
Walk 5 minutes @ 2.7 pace [142/146/42]
-Totals
Calories: 695
Miles: 2.8
Daily minutes: 75
Cumulative monthly minutes: 149

princess: Friday, May 5, 2006
Yard work! Whew!! Cinderellie chores like mowing, raking, weeding, cleaning up outside. . .what a workout! Only going to count my usual 75 minutes into the EC total, though, since the HR was at fitness level the entire time.
The yard work lasted 3 hours, 43 minutes, and 54 seconds.
[143/172/2314]
-Totals
Calories: 2314
Daily minutes (counting toward EC): 75
Cumulative monthly minutes: 224 (Yea!)

[RoyalCinderella]

princess: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
-Abs, 10 minutes [116/148/69]
50 crunches
50 PH/4 holds/25 pulses
25 obliques, both sides
-Arms
10 knee push-ups
-Cardio
Warm up walk 5 minutes @ 2.7 pace [114/123/31]
Jog 20 minutes @ 3.0 pace [148/157/221]
Walk 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [144/148/43]
-Totals
Calories: 364
Miles: 1.65
Daily minutes: 40
Cumulative monthly minutes: 264

:wizard: Wednesday, May 17, 2006
-Abs, 11 minutes [109/143/63]
50 PH/4 holds/25 pulses
25 obliques, both sides
-Arms
20 knee push-ups
25 bicep curls, 3 pounds
-Cardio
Walk 20 minutes @ 2.8 pace [124/133/147]
Jog 10 minutes @ 3.0 pace [147/155/105]
Walk 5 minutes @ 2.8 pace [136/143/43]
-Totals
Calories: 358
Miles: 1.66
Daily minutes: 46
Cumulative monthly minutes: 310

princess: Thursday, May 18, 2006
-Abs, 11 minutes [102/143/54]
50 crunches
50 PH/4 holds/25 pulses
25 PH obliques, both sides
-Arms
20 knee push-ups
-Cardio
Walk 15 minutes @ 2.8 pace [121/129/108]
Walk 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [133/136/36]
Walk 15 minutes @ 2.8 pace [127/134/129]
-Totals
Calories: 327
Miles: 1.66
Daily minutes: 46
Cumulative monthly minutes: 356

:wizard: Friday, May 19, 2006
-Abs, 11 minutes [90/133/40]
50 crunches
50 PH/4 holds/25 pulses
25 obliques, both sides
25 PH obliques, both sides
-Arms
25 knee push-ups
-Cardio
Cinderellie house chores for 2 hours, 8 minutes (128 min) [102/138/639]
-Totals
Calories: 679
Miles: N/A
Daily minutes: 139
Cumulative monthly minutes: 495

[RoyalCinderella]

:wizard: Wednesday, May 24, 2006
-Abs, 20 minutes [125/156/153]
Ab Roller video, beginner and advanced workouts
-Arms
30 knee push-ups
-Cardio
Jog 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [143/155/52]
Walk 25 minutes @ 2.8 pace [138/149/227]
Jog 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [158/162/61]
Walk 25 minutes @ 2.8 pace [146/154/266]
-Totals
Calories: 759
Miles: 2.3
Daily minutes: 80
Cumulative monthly minutes: 575

princess: Thursday, May 25, 2006
-Abs, 20 minutes [123/157/152]
Ab Roller video, beginner and advanced workouts
-Arms
30 knee push-ups
-Cardio
Jog 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [135/150/48]
Walk 25 minutes @ 2.8 pace [140/147/256]
Jog 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [156/162/52]
Walk 25 minutes @ 2.8 pace [144/155/250]
-Totals
Calories: 758
Miles: 2.83
Daily minutes: 80
Cumulative monthly minutes: 655

Saturday, May 27, 2006
-Abs, 20 minutes [114/143/127]
Ab Roller video, beginner and advanced workouts
-Arms
30 knee push-ups
-Cardio
Jog 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [135/149/45]
Walk 10 minutes @ 2.8 pace [122/133/84]
Jog 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [143/149/45]
Walk 10 minutes @ 2.8 pace [133/143/84]
Jog 5 minutes @ 3.0 pace [151/157/50]
Walk 25 minutes @ 2.8 pace [138/146/234]
CD walk 5 minutes @ 2.0 pace [123/130/32]
-Totals
Calories: 701
Miles: 3.02
Daily minutes: 85
Cumulative monthly minutes: 740

[RoyalCinderella]

:wizard: Monday, May 29, 2006
-Cardio
Splish splashin' at the SLC pool - various water aerobic exercises [118/169/450]
-Totals
Calories: 450
Daily minutes: 68
Cumulative monthly minutes: 808

princess: Tuesday, May 30, 2006
-Cardio
2 water aerobics classes at the Y! So much fun! [111/139/353]
-Totals
Calories: 706 [Double the above calories because only recorded for 58 min]
Daily minutes: 120 [WOW! I'm going to make the May EC, you just watch!!]
Cumulative monthly minutes: 928

:wizard: Wednesday, May 31, 2006
-Cardio
Walk 60 min @ 2.8 pace [133/148/530]
Walk 5 min @ 2.0 pace [126/145/39]
-Abs, 10 min
Beginner AR workout [113/144/62]
-Arms
30 knee push-ups
-Totals
Calories: 631
Daily minutes: 75
Cumulative monthly minutes: 1003

:wizard: princess: I made it! I completed the May exercize challenge!! princess: :wizard:

princess: Friday, June 2, 2006
-Cardio
water aerobics class at the Y! So much fun! [125/169/516]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 66
Cumulative monthly minutes: 66

[kimwim8]

You are doing incredibly with your workouts!! Keep up the great work!!

[RoyalCinderella]

:wizard: Monday, June 5, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics at the Y, 90 min [115/155/587]
-Totals
Calories: 587
Daily minutes: 90
Cumulative minutes: 156

princess: Friday, June 9, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics at the Y, 90 min [unknown, lost the data!]
-Totals
Calories: who knows
Daily minutes: 90
Cumulative minutes: 246

[RoyalCinderella]

After a great weekend of family cookout eating and relaxing most of last week, I weighed this morning and found I'm down 2 for June so far! Yess! Water aerobics class is so much fun. Not boring at all, and I've always loved swimming. I'm trying out different classes and different instructors and am loving it!
The best part is that I get to change my WISH clip art to 20lbs down today! :wizard:

princess: Monday, June 12, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics classes at the Y [110/173/356]
8:00 - 9:00am class with Marie in the fitness pool. Don't like her at all.
9:00 - 10:00am class with Dawn in the competition pool. Included cardio, strength, and stretching. I really like her style! Fit, friendly, on the side of the pool demonstration.
-Totals
Calories: at least 712, probably more as the second class was more strenuous
Daily minutes: 120
Cumulative minutes: 366

princess: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics class at the Y [134/165/543]
A challenging class in the competition pool that included cardio and stretching.
5:30 - 6:30pm taught by Ann-Claire Anderson who was okay.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative minutes: 426

princess: Wednesday, June 14, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics class at the Y [130/178/639]
Great class in the competition pool that included interval cardio training, strength moves, and stretching.
5:30 - 6:30pm taught by Becky Owens who was awesome! Friendly, fit, motivating!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 75
Cumulative minutes: 501

princess: Thursday, June 15, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics class at the Y [133/168/645]
Great class in the competition pool that included interval cardio training, strength moves, and stretching.
5:30 - 6:30pm taught by Pam who was really good. Slightly friendly, fit.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 72
Cumulative minutes: 573

[goldcupmom]

You are doing just INCREDIBLE on your workouts!

I wish our Water classes here were as good as yours. Ours are all the over 60 blue hair group and not challenging. They also don't like anyone not of their set joining!

Have a great rest of the weekend and an AWESOME week ahead!

[RoyalCinderella]

This week is so busy with house stuff, trip preparations, and finishing up my summer stats class. Anyway, I've been to the gym faithfully - trying to make that 1000 minutes for June before we leave!!

princess: Monday, June 19, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics at the Y [126/168/629]
Class taught by Ann-Claire who seems friendlier now. Showed me how to use the aqua-jogger belt, and I jogged for about 20 minutes - tough! Great class that pushed me at times - worked on balance/pilates moves. (see the max HR of 168!)
-Totals
Daily minutes: 80
Cumulative minutes: 653

princess: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics at the Y [123/168/566]
Class taught by Ann-Claire who seems even friendlier. Kind of easy class with more abs using the fun-noodle. Modified some of the moves, but kept up her pace during the cardio section. Great stretching and pilates moves.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 75; In zone: 32:36
Cumulative minutes: 728

princess: Wednesday, June 21, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics at the Y [137/172/560]
10am class taught by Marilyn who was awesome! Changed moves every minute with 30 second intervals. Aerobic to the max! Got a cramp, even, because of the morning class without much water or vitamins taken yet. Then, a few minutes of aqua jogging in my own lane, lots of fun. Made a friend, Kathryn, who is really cool.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60; In zone: 44:25
Cumulative minutes: 788

princess: Thursday, June 22, 2006
-Cardio - treadmill walk/jog
5 min jog @ 3.0 [133/144/50]
30 min walk @ 2.8 [134/141/263]
20 min jog @ 3.0 [153/158/217]
5 min walk @ 2.5 [142/150/33]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60; In zone: 60
Cumulative minutes: 848

princess: Friday, June 23, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics class at the Y [134/181/573]
Aqua jog in my own lane at the Y [130/159/340]
Really pushed it today to make it to 100 - have to boost my totals before the vacation!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 100; In zone: 24:47 and 44:06
Cumulative minutes: 948

[RoyalCinderella]

WOW, what a ride this month for the exercize challenge! I did insane amounts of water aerobics, aqua jogging, with a little treadmill thrown in, all in the effort to finish the exercize challenge by June 27th - the day we leave for our WDW vacation! What a sense of accomplishment. I finished my 1000 minutes with a treadmill workout that ended with a minute of 15 min/mile, 4.0 pace running that felt strong. Yea for a fit princess on her magical vacation hosted by Cinderella! See you again July 7th, WISH girls, and thank you so much for the encouragement and support these past few months!

:wizard: Monday, June 26, 2006
-Cardio
Workout on the treadmill so as to save time preparing for vacation!
40 min jog @ 3.0 (felt strong!) [141/155/390]
11 min walk @ 2.7/2.8
1 min run @ 4.0
1 min jog @ 3.5
3 min walk @ 2.5 [141/131/167/152]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 56 minutes
Cumulative minutes: 1004
I completed the June exercize challenge! Two down, ten to go for a years' worth of completed ECs!

[RoyalCinderella]

princess: I walked and ate my way around our Floridian paradise playground! :wizard:

[RoyalCinderella]

I certainly have some catching up to do for the July EC! No worries, though, as I'm finishing my year-long EC, even with some vacation and holidays thrown in!

princess: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
-Cardio (with intervals!), toning, stretching
Water aerobics at the Y with Becky Warren [137/190/717]
What a great instructor she is! My favorite in the evening classes.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 75; In zone: 37:43
Cumulative minutes: 75

:wizard: Friday, July 15, 2006
-Cardio (with more intervals!), toning, stretching
Water aerobics at the Y with Becky again! [135/185/602]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 66; In zone: 34:44
Cumulative minutes: 141

Have been battling terrible allergies this week, so very hard to stick to my exercise. Make no mistake, though, I'll complete this third EC if it kills me!

[RoyalCinderella]

princess: Still having a time of it with allergies, but I'm going to get back on track this week, make no mistake! Having that first week off in WDW really put me behind, but that's a great excuse, isn't it?!

:wizard: Sunday, July 16, 2006
-Golf
Driving range (hit 60 shots with PW, 7-iron, and driver), then junior par-3 course (9 holes)
Great toning exercise, and HR was elevated for much of the time! Very hot, about 100 degrees the entire time, and very little shade to retreat to in the middle of the afternoon. Great fun!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 120
Cumulative minutes: 261

princess: Monday, July 17, 2006
-Cardio on the treadmill
60 min jog @ 3.0 pace! [148/164/640]
10 min walk @ 2.7 pace [149/155/93]
7 min walk @ 2.3 - 1.5 pace [133/126/144/53]
Comments: Felt great! Got tired at about 50 minutes, and had to breathe deeply to keep HR under 160 to 165. Otherwise, felt really strong for a jog of an hour! Must be the water aerobics!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 77
Cumulative minutes: 338

:wizard: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics class at the Y with Becky! [115/168/480]
Wanted to take it easy my first day back into the water after having allergies over the weekend.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 63; In zone: 18:48
Cumulative minutes: 401

princess: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics class at the Y with Becky! [133/185/661]
Challenging, for sure! Lots of interval cardio training!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 75; In zone: 38:15
Cumulative minutes: 476

:wizard: Friday, July 21, 2006
-Cardio on the treadmill
5 min walk @ 2.7 pace [124/129/36]
60 min jog @ 3.0 pace [145/157/620] WOW! 3 miles!
5 min walk @ 2.3 pace [132/145/126/39]
-Comments
Awesome workout. I can't believe how strong my legs and torso felt and how easy my respiration was! Its the water aerobics, I'm sure of it. Feels so incredible to be in such better shape than I've been in years. I couldn't imagine jogging 20 minute miles for an hour at the beginning of this summer! Now, I'm getting all these crazy ideas, like, "I wonder if I can do 15 minute miles. . .how about the Jingle Bell run in December. . .hmm." At 50 minutes last workout, my HR was between 155 and 160 - this time it was a comfortable 148. "That's what they call progress, dear!" (As on COP in WDW!)
-Water aerobics at the Y
-Totals
Miles: 3.46
Daily minutes: 70
Cumulative minutes: 546

[RoyalCinderella]

My main focus this week and weekend is to finish the July exercise challenge! Granny Stone's funeral was on Friday, so I lost that day to workout. Have to make up for it through the weekend and on Monday. A sad time for Dwayne and I, for sure.

Wednesday, July 26, 2006
-Cardio
First spin class at the Y! [155/182/704]
-Toning
Water aerobics class at the Y [129/156/501]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 120, in zone for water aerobics class 39:37
Cumulative minutes: 666

Thursday, July 27, 2006
-Cardio
Jog @ 3.0 for 60 min [143/161/605]
Walk @ 2.5 for 4 min [did not record]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 64
Cumulative minutes: 730

Saturday, July 28, 2006
-Cardio
Jog @ 3.0 for 70 min (2 min @ 3.5!) [144/166/728]
Walk @ 2.5 for 5 min [did not record]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 75
Cumulative minutes: 805

[RoyalCinderella]

Here's to a comeback of epic proportions to complete my July EC! I've committed to a two-hour workout on July 31, which will include my second spin class and a water aerobics class!

Sunday, July 30, 2006
-Cardio
Jog @ 3.0, 70 min [147/164/745] CRAZINESS!
Walk @ 2.3, 5 min [133/144/125/36]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 75
Cumulative minutes: 880

Monday, July 31, 2006
-Cardio
Second spin class at the Y! WHEW, what a workout! [152/179/737]
-Stretching, toning
Water aerobics class at the Y - nice easy day after spin class. [111/144/363]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 120
Cumulative minutes: 1000!

I finished the July EC! YEA! I'm so happy that I actually pulled it out in the past couple of weeks with insane workouts. I love the spin class with the rock music, cool fans, friendly instructors and fellow crazy-fit people! Here's to the third step in my years' worth of completed ECs!

princess: Tuesday, August 1, 2006
-Cardio
Spin class at the Y - 60 min, 43:33 in zone [155/180/696]
-Abs
20 sit-ups on the incline bench - tough!
(4 sets of 5)
-Notes
Today I tolerated the standing run much better. During 1 min stand/1min sit sets, I made it through 3 runs while stopping twice during the 1 min period. I would count to 50, stop for a rest, then count to 50 again. By that time, the run was over. Otherwise, I completed the seated sprints and hills, except that on a couple of hills I stopped the resistance increases half-way through. My butt bones hurt, but a nice classmate lady got out a gel seat for me - much better. She said I'll get used to it and I sure hope so! Maybe I need a donut to sit on - what a price to pay for fitness. I'm getting stronger, though, and am looking forward to my 4th spin class!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative August EC minutes: 60

:wizard: Wednesday, August 2, 2006
-Cardio, stretching, and toning
Water aerobics class at the Y - 60 min, 20:15 in zone [121/149/446]
-Notes
Great workout, had a fun time talking with Val.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative August EC minutes: 120

princess: Thursday, August 3, 2006
-Cardio all the way!
Spin class at the Y - 60 min, 45:57 in zone [155/181/690]
-Notes
My legs and torso feel much stronger and I'm now able to jog to a count of 100 before I need to stop! Yessss.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative August EC minutes: 180

[RoyalCinderella]

:wizard: Monday, August 7, 2006
-Cardio
Spin class at the Y! [149/173/607]
-Notes
Today the instructor was Crystal, who was nice enough, but she talked way too much. I didn't even hear any of the music. Her instructions were way too detailed and I couldn't "escape" into the workout, as she focused so intently on our perceived intensity level. I like Kathryn and Kimberly way better.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 56 min, 47:14 in zone
Cumulative August EC minutes: 236

princess: Tuesday, August 8, 2006
-Cardio
Spin class at the Y! [149/180/607]
-Notes
Still Crystal, although she was really motivating during the sprints and hills. Very friendly as well, especially afterwards when we chatted.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 64
Cumulative August EC minutes: 300

:wizard: Wednesday, August 9, 2006
-Cardio
Water aerobics class at the Y [121/174/440]
-Notes
Becky was back, which was great! Arms totally killed me, but I noticed that the cardio portion was way easier stince starting spin class - yea!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative August EC minutes: 360

:wizard: Friday, August 11, 2006
-Cardio on treadmill
Walk 5 min @ 2.5 to warm up
Run 15 min @ 4.0 for one mile! [155/175/227]
Walk 5 min @ 2.5 to cool down [136/154/46]
Jog 20 min @ 3.0 seemed easy!
Walk 5 min @ 2.5 to cool down [151/160/228]
-Notes
Yesssss. I did a mile in 15 minutes - it didn't kill me, but my HR did get up to 175. It mostly hovered between 160 and 170, but I was certainly out of breath. Legs, arms, and torso felt really strong, and I shortened my stride so as to minimize pounding on the knees. It worked! One mile down, 25 to go!!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 50
Cumulative August EC minutes: 410

princess: Saturday, August 12, 2006
-Cinderellie chores/outside yard work, raw data
1) 1:45:13, in zone 58:37 [127/165/848]
2) 1:04:09, in zone 12:25 [115/152/418]
-Notes
Cinderellie outside yard work: raked/cleaned between all shrubs, under crepe myrtles, worked with potted plants, soil down on ivy, watered and fed everything. It was exhausting, especially considering it was in the 90s and VERY humid the entire time! Lets count toward the exercize challenge the minutes while my HR was in the "fitness" zone, which totals 70 minutes.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 70
Cumulative August EC minutes: 480

[RoyalCinderella]

Here's to being half finished with the August EC on time this month! I feel so much stronger and more fit than even when we returned from our June/July WDW vacation. Maybe by the end of the month I'll be able to run 1.5 miles under at a 15 min/mile pace! We'll see. . .
:wizard: Monday, August 14, 2006
-Cardio, running on the TM. . .yes, running!
5 min walk @ 2.5 pace to warm up
20 min run @ 4.0 pace [153/171/280]
5 min walk @ 2.5 pace to cool down
10 min run @ 4.0 pace [160/177/176]
5 min walk @ 2.5 pace to cool down
5 min run @ 4.0 pace [172/179/67]
10 min walk @ 2.5 pace to cool down [143/166/97]
-Notes
WOW, what a workout! I couldn't believe that I did 20 min, 10 min, then 5 min runs @ 15min/mile pace! Yessssss. Felt great, legs kind of wobbly, but finished the cool down walk strong.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative August EC minutes: 540

princess: Tuesday, August 15, 2006
-Cardio
Spin class at the Y with Kimberley (my favorite instructor!) [152/180/761]
-Notes
This is the first time in a couple of weeks I've gotten to work out with her, and she's still my favorite! What a great class that moved along very quickly - no clock watching this time!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 65
Cumulative August EC minutes: 605

:wizard: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
-Cardio, toning, stretching
Water aerobics at the Y with Becky (my favorite instructor!) [121/174/440]
-Notes
Great workout with 5 interval-sprints, lots of arms and abs. It was a recovery workout from the intense spin class on Tuesday, so it wasn't meant to be a cardio-heavy workout.
-Totals
Daily minute: 60, 20;52 in zone
Cumulative August EC minutes: 665

princess: Thursday, August 17, 2006
-Cardio
Spin class at the Y [155/174/724]
-Notes
Brutal workout that I just heaved and suffered through. . .I have allergies with a stuffy nose and scratchy sinuses and throat. Felt dehydrated, was probably the allegra medication, as I drank a liter of water beforehand and a Gatorade and bottle of water afterwards. Got a terrible cramp in my foot in the shower - ouch. Not all of them can be stellar, can they? Hopefully next week will be much better.
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative August EC minutes: 725

[RoyalCinderella]

Weighed in Monday for a loss of 2 pounds! Yesss.
I'm going to keep on keeping on with the exercise and eating better.

:wizard: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
-Cardio
Spin class at the Y [144/178/640]
-Notes
Kind of tough, still getting over my allergies, but I also didn't hydrate properly during the day. Boy, will I do so over the next few days, that's for sure. Also, elbow hurt pretty badly and the instructor was worried about me. That's no good. Anyway, the bike is now set at 1, .5, and 5, so we'll see how that works out, elbow-wise. I did 100 jog steps at a time this time for three sets, so that's definitely an improvement!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative August EC minutes: 785

princess: Thursday, August 24, 2006
-Cardio
Spin class at the Y [151/183/717]
-Notes
Best spin class I've had since I started going! The bike is set perfectly so as to prevent elbow pain. I also did about 5-6 sets of 100 jog steps, so that was good. Kimberley is the best, and today was really great. Smiling on the way out, in fact!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative August EC minutes: 845

princess: Friday, August 25, 2006
Water aerobics class at the Y [117/153/403]
-Notes
Meh. What a boring, uninspiring workout with Ann Claire the instructor. Met Dwayne's parents - that was cute.
-Totals
Daily minute: 60
August EC minutes: 905

[RoyalCinderella]

It has been a tough September and October, 2006 after starting my third year of graduate school. I've missed out on 2 of my 12 consecutive completed ECs. We've also adjusted our vacation plans for 2007 - that was hard to do, but we're making the most of it. Our lifestyle around the house has drastically changed since Mom went to work in May - but I've definitely grown as a young woman through the changes. It can be difficult, but we're trying to take everything in stride knowing good things are coming in the next few years.
Seems like a good time to adjust my exercize goals as well. How about this - starting with December, 2006, a year's worth of consecutively completed ECs until November 2007? This is a great way to quantify not only my short-term exercize goals, but also a more long-term goal over a long period of time. Here's to a great year of improving my health, both in body and spirit.

[RoyalCinderella]

This December brings a sparkling fresh new beginning in my training for my happily ever after! I've finally found an exercize program that works for me, working out at the Y and here at home on the TM. We've planned out our 2007 WDW vacations and have so much special-ness planned for both of them. I'd like to look and feel my best by the time we leave for the awesomest trip ever in May, and even more so for the mostest awesomest trip we've planned for next December!
I've been watching Oprah specials with Dr. Oz that tell us the good and bad things to eat - beyond not eating fast food and donuts (yumsters) - but telling us which oils to cook with, about different types of carbs, watching a waistline instead of a weight number. Which is neato mosquito in my case, because I've found that my weight fluctuates so much over the course of even a day, much less an entire month. So, I'm going to use Dr. Oz's "You on a Diet" tips and will be watching my waistline measurement that indicates how fatty my omentum is. That's the organ that determines how much risk your cardiovascular system is in from your weight. I'm also going to follow an invaluable tip that Dr. Phil dispensed a year ago or so. He says to focus on what you can control, not what you can't. That is, quantify the lifestyle attributes that you can control like minutes of exercize, or servings of goodies, and make those elements part of lifestyle goals. Not your weight, which you can't directly control.
I'm determined to live a healthier life, even if I am an athletic, fluffy princess. That's just me and I need to be my healthiest me and be satisfied with that. So, here's to a year devoted to my physical and spiritual well-being, culminating in a couple of really great milestones - vacations to WDW!

[RoyalCinderella]

December 4, 2006 - DH and my 8th anniversary!
Here's to quantifying the elements of my goals for the upcoming year.

My "on-plan" days will include:
Drinking at least 1 liter of water per day
Only 1 serving of sweet something per day
Eating whole-grain carbs-minimizing enriched/refined flour to 1 serving per day
Some form of exercise - either planned fun at the Y or on the 'mill, a quick run up the stairs at school, or an AR routine.

My "on-plan" weeks will include:
One fast-food meal - only if a dire emergency arises!
250 minutes of planned exercise devoted to improving fitness

This is my jump-start on my 2007 resolution to improve my body and spirit through loving and accepting myself for the princess I am inside, not the princess I want to look like.

[RoyalCinderella]

princess: Thursday, December 7, 2006
-Cardio: TM at home
5 min - Warm up walk/jog, stretching
30 min - Walk 9:30/Run :30 @ 2.7 [134/146/267]
5 min - Cool down walk
-Abs: AR
5 min - Beginner routine
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative December EC minutes: 45
-Notes
My muscles felt so tight - like the didn't remember how to walk quickly for a period of time! Running was not much better. Dusted off the TM and was out of breath - for heaven's sake. Was out of breath, but not terribly so - workout was fine, not sore or tired afterwards. This is going to take such a long time, but at least I did this for today. It really is one day at a time at this point.

I have a new reason for being healthier, in addition to looking great - adult princess t-shirts, which I'm desperate to fit into when we go back to Disney World next May!

[RoyalCinderella]

December 12, 2006 - A date of distinction?
:bride: Today could be exactly 6 years away from our wedding in Disney World! princess:
-Cardio: TM at home
5 min - Warm up walk/jog, stretching [123/133/33]
30 min - Run @ 3.0 [158/171/362]
10 min - Cool down walk [141/156/84]
-Abs: AR
5 min - Beginner routine
-Totals
Daily minutes: 50
Cumulative December EC minutes: 95
-Notes
I thought I may die after my first "HR trial" run of 30 minutes at 3.0 pace - but I didn't! I felt pretty strong throughout, legs did get a bit tired at the end, but recovered during the cool down walk. Left knee and ankle are very tight, though, may need to have them checked out eventually. Heart rate got really high the last 5 minutes, but I relaxed and pushed through to the end. Here's to many more successful workouts! On-plan day 1!

December 13, 2006 - OP Day 2!
-Toning
70 min - Water aerobics class at the Y with Becky!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 70
Cumulative December EC minutes: 165
-Notes
Tough but relaxing - just like I remembered it!

December 14, 2006
45 min - Cinderellie yard work outside!
5 min - AR beginner routine
-Totals
Daily minutes: 50
Cumulative December EC minutes: 215
-Notes
I'm really sore all over from yesterday's water aerobics - who would have thought?! Anyway, working outside this morning was really nice, and I'm tired afterward - definitely a workout.

December 15, 2006
-Toning
60 min - Water aerobics class at the Y with Becky!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative December EC minutes: 275
-Notes
Tough but relaxing - 30 minutes of cardio mixed with arms and legs work - nice!

December 20, 2006
-Toning
60 min - Water aerobics class at the Y with Becky!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative December EC minutes: 335
-Notes
Felt great - stronger already!

Thursday, December 28, 2006
-Cardio: TM at home
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.5
61 min - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.0r/3.2r [154/172/694]
5 min - Cool down walk
-Totals
Daily minutes: 71
Cumulative December EC minutes: 406
-Notes
The 1-minute changes made time fly by! I read that interval training was more efficient than constant-pace training, so I tried - and loved - it! Felt great at the end. Today's workout was also the first thing I did this morning, before breakfast and everything, and it feels awesome to get it out of the way. Onward!

Friday, December 29, 2006
-Cardio: TM at home
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.5
61 min - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.0r/3.2r [152/167/698]
5 min - Cool down walk
-Totals
Daily minutes: 71
Cumulative December EC minutes: 477
-Notes
Ending up the year 2006 with 2 great workouts was a blast. A great jump-start on my 2007 renewed commitment to a healthier me! Didn't quite meet the December EC goal I'd set earlier in December, but having Christmas and New Years' parties here at home took a lot of energy and time out of my days. Here's to a great 2007 full of happiness and health in mind, spirit, and body.

[RoyalCinderella]

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2007 will be a year of wonderful events - we have 2 Disney vacations planned, both involving wonderfully unique, new experiences, Boyd and Val's weddings to attend, my Master's degree graduation, and so many birthday and holidays to celebrate in new ways. How exciting! I want to look and feel so much healthier for 2007 - the year of a million dreams celebrating many facets of our lives both at home and at our home in Florida - Walt Disney World!

:wizard: Tuesday, January 2, 2007 - OP Day 1
-Cardio: TM at home (AH)
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.5
61 min (to 3 miles!) - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.0r/3.2r [142/162/607]
5 min - Cool down walk @ 2.5 - 2.0
-Totals
Daily minutes: 66
Cumulative January EC minutes: 66
-Notes
HR stats were considerably lower than the previous two TM workouts a week ago. I think it may have something to do with AH - we'll see. Legs were very tired at the end of the workout and I could hardly breathe because my sinuses are so inflammed from allergies. My new Nike360s are amazing for my feet - no toe smushing, heel pain, nothing! Love them - thank you, DH!Here's hoping the next cardio workout is much better!


:wizard: Wednesday, January 3, 2007 - OP Day 2
-Resistance training at the gym
45 min - Getting acquainted with the exercizes, trying out the gym for the first time
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative January EC minutes: 111
-Notes
Just figured out that I really need a resistance training log with weight and machine-setting records. The machines are nice and smooth with no wear and tear because everything is so new at Gold's. I really love it there and can't wait to go back on Friday with a shiny new workout log.

:wizard: Thursday, January 4, 2007 - OP Day 3
-Cardio: TM at home
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.5
60:30 min (to 3 miles!) - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.0r/3.2r [144/164/614]
5 min - Cool down walk @ 2.5 - 2.0
-Totals
Daily minutes: 66
Cumulative January EC minutes: 177
-Notes
TM workout felt much easier than the first day - looks like the HR may not be related to AH! Not exhausted afterwards, but not bouncing off the wall, either. A good one.

:wizard: Friday, January 5, 2007 - OP Day 4
-Resistance training at the gym
60 min - Learning my beginning workout weights, fitting the machines to myself, creating workout log
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative January EC minutes: 237
-Notes
Was actually about an hour and a half, but we'll round off to 60 minutes given all the time writing, fitting the machine settings, etc. Felt amazing afterwards!

[RoyalCinderella]

Here's to the second week of training in 2007! After just a couple of workouts, I can already tell a big difference in my endurance and strength - especially in the torso area. I have an even better reward now for reaching my long term goal (which I haven't exactly defined yet) - a girlie pirate t-shirt that will be on sale at the Pirates event in May! So, add that to the girlie princess t-shirt reward, and I have an amazing reward package waiting for me in May!
Weekends are rough for me in the on-plan department. Really rough. But, I can really tell a difference when I'm on-plan for a few days.

My "on-plan" days will include:
Drinking at least 1 liter of water per day (Pretty easy, especially on workout days)
Only 1 serving of sweet something per day (Again, fairly easy)
No fast-food or sugary drinks (Easiest one of all, as I'm not even jonesing for those anymore)
Eating more whole-grain carbs - minimizing enriched/refined carbs to 1 serving per day (Tough!)
One serving of fresh fruit per day (Really tough!)

Tuesday, January 9, 2007
-Cardio: TM at home
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.5
61:00 min (to 3 miles!) - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.0r/3.2r [143/158/628]
5 min - Cool down walk @ 2.5 - 2.0
-Totals
Daily minutes: 66
Cumulative January EC minutes: 303
-Notes
TM workout felt much easier than the ones last week - looks like the HR may not be related to AH! Not exhausted afterwards at all, feel fine. That's progress, for sure.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007
-Resistance training at the gym
50 min - Followed workout log, lifted
-Totals
Daily minutes: 50
Cumulative January EC minutes: 353
-Notes
Felt great!

I have injured my back something terrible trying out a new desk chair to have here at home. It hurt so badly today, Thursday, January 11 that I opted not to do my morning cardio - but, believe me it was on my mind. Here's to finishing out this week as best I can with a really hurt back.


Friday, January 12, 2007
-Resistance training at the gym
50 min - Followed workout log, lifted
-Totals
Daily minutes: 50
Cumulative January EC minutes: 403
-Notes
Increased weight on just about everything - can really feel I'm starting to get stronger! Huh!


Saturday, January 13
-Cardio: TM at home
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.5
40 min (to 2 miles!) - 1 min ladders @ 2.9w/3.1r/3.3r [151/163/440]
5 min - Cool down walk @ 2.5 - 2.0
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative January EC minutes: 448
-Notes
Back is really hurting still, but getting better. Great run, but not much time because I needed to make our DVC reservations for May immediately afterwards! And, I talked with DH during the run, which I think kept my HR way down. What a day! I'm so glad to be able to stay on schedule with my minutes - like completing 500 by the end of two weeks. Makes it so much easier toward the end of the month.

[RoyalCinderella]

Overall, I'm doing great - except for this nagging lower back pain, which just will not go away. Its really starting to get me down mentally, as I'm just sick of hurting. :sad1: But, I'm dedicated to staying warm and loose with my workouts, and, short of hurting myself further, I'm giving it my all each and every workout. :cheer2: I keep thinking about our Disney vacation in May and how much I want to fit in those cute t-shirts. Failure is not an option at this point!! I also want to look and feel great when I receive my master's degree diploma. I'm muscle-ing through, but it is without a doubt the toughest set of workouts I've ever done - including the marathon training. I'm beginning to think that my age has something to do with it - thanks for the reminder yesterday, Mom! ;) Anyway, onward and upward with my third week of training - this one should be better. No, it WILL be better! :cheer2:

Monday, January 15, 2007 - MLK holiday from school!-Cardio: TM at home
10 min - Warm up walk @ 1.5-2.8
40 min - 1 min ladders @ 2.9w/3.1r/3.3r [158/172/474]
20 min - Walk @ 2.8 - 2.0 [147/159/157]
5 min (to 2.82 miles) - Cool down walk @ 1.5 [136/143/139]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 65
Cumulative January EC minutes: 513
-Notes
Ok, we need a small analysis here. First - conditions: freezing/winter ice storm going on outside, and I wasn't poking my head out, no way. I was so cold here in the house, what better way to warm up than with a nice run?

Next - pros/cons: there were many forces at work today that made me not especially want to hop on the TM, but I did do some things right. Here's a whiny breakdown:

Cons - felt lousy all day; general body aches all over; back really tight and hurting; new chest pain that has me concerned, but I'm sure its just indigestion or something; inflammed sinuses (allergies? cold/flu?); cold, quiet, dark, lonely house with both Mom and DH gone; slept until noon because I was up until 2am this morning (groggy and sore) and because I could with the school holiday; working out way later than I usually do - 5-6pm; general not-wanting-to's.
Pros - drank 700 mL before working out, then another during and after (1.4 L today!); ate oatmeal for breakfast, a whole-grain ham/chez sand and Triscuits with little Diet coke for lunch, and a half Kashi bar for a snack before working out (diet: GREAT!); took getting dressed and pumped very slowly, then warmed up extremely slowly; felt ready to go.

I was watching my HR, trying out my new pace of 2.9/3.1/3.3 for the second time since Saturday went so well, and noticed that my HR was elevated even through the walks. By the end of the 30 minutes, my legs were rubber, and I was hitting 170 during the 3.3s. The 2.9s felt extremely labored, like my legs couldn't keep up. Not even my great music and mag rags could keep me occupied. So, at 30 minutes, I backed off to 2.8/3.1/3.3 as I wanted to keep my jogging pace. I was still hitting 166-170, so I decided to walk at 2.8 - 2.5 the rest of the hour. I just bonked. :sad1: I don't know quite what's going on, but I think I have some sort of allergic/inflammatory response going on. I'm going to continue on with my workouts and eating plan this week, but I just feel terrible. Add to that DH and I starting back to school, Christmas being over and us needing to take decorations down and I have a recipe for failure. BUT, I'm not quitting after coming so far already! I'm half-way to my January EC, and I'm not letting up! :cheer2: I have a Pirate adventure and a master's graduation to look great for!pirate:


Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - Snow/ice day home from school!
-Cardio: TM at home
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0-2.5
45 min - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.1r/3.3r [151/168/531]
15 min - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.1r/3.3r [161/171/189]
15 min - Walk @ 2.0 [133/162/133]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 75
Cumulative January EC minutes: 588
-Notes
Today's workout went about a hundred times better - but, I have stuffy sinuses that acted up a little. At 45 min, I saw my HR going to 168, so I thought about backing off. That's why I stopped the HR monitor and took a reading. After continuing on for the 15 additional minutes, I was fine and just kept going to 3 miles completed in 1 hour. Tacked on some minutes at the end with a nice walk that was still above the fitness HR zone. Feel pretty good afterwards, with a little soreness in the left knee and fatigue. No breakfast beforehand and working out at 11:30am probably has something to do with that. Proud of myself, though, and am ready to enjoy my day at home!

Thursday, January 18, 2007
-Resistance training at the gym
60 min - Followed workout log, lifted and ran on the TM to warm up and cool down
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative January EC minutes: 648
-Notes
A great workout - challenged myself on a number of exercizes and made it!

Friday, January 19, 2007
-Cardio: TM at home
10 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0 - 2.5
60:00 min (to 3 miles!) - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.1r/3.3r [152/165/669]
5 min - Cool down walk @ 2.5 - 2.0 [133/147/46]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 65
Cumulative January EC minutes: 713
-Notes
I feel awesome! Legs are a little tired, but I'm not sore or exhausted at all! My back is twinge-y, but I'm doing much better this week, for sure.

[RoyalCinderella]

Starting to really feel better now - like what I've been doing for a month has finally started to pay off. Went to the doctor today and am very happy with my weight - for the first time in a long time.

Monday, January 22, 2007
-Cardio: TM at home
10 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0 - 2.5
60:00 min (to 3 miles!) - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.1r/3.3r [151/166/660]
5 min - Cool down walk @ 2.5 - 2.0
-Totals
Daily minutes: 65
Cumulative January EC minutes: 778
-Notes
Routine workout - yea for doing it, though!

Tuesday, January 23, 2007
-Resistance training at the gym
60 min - Followed workout log, lifted and ran on the TM to warm up and cool down
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative January EC minutes: 838
-Notes
A great workout - challenged myself on a number of exercizes and made it!

Thursday, January 25, 2007
-Cardio: TM at home
10 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0 - 2.5
50 min - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.1r/3.3r [144/158/489]
10 min - Straight running at 3.3 [159/163/119]
5 min - Cool down walk @ 2.0 [128/151/47]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 65
Cumulative January EC minutes: 903
-Notes
The final run felt amazing - and notice how my HR didn't go above 85%max of 166!! I'm feeling like the resistance training is really paying off, as I run stronger and more efficiently the more I lift. The knee is still bothering me, and the back, but I'm going to see an orthopedic specialist about the left knee/leg uneven-ness. Yea for me!

[RoyalCinderella]

Here's to a great workout week that includes my finishing the January EC! I'm so excited about it!

Monday, January 29, 2007
-Cardio: TM at home
7 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0 - 2.5
50 min - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.2r/3.4r [146/161/514]
10 min (to 3.14 miles!)- Straight running at 3.4 [158/162/116]
10 min - Cool down PP/walk @ 2.0 [129/152/80]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 70
Cumulative January EC minutes: 973
-Notes
The final run felt amazing - and notice how my HR didn't go above 85%max of 166!! Knee doesn't bother me quite as much - figures you make an appointment with the doctor and the injury heals itself! I feel awesome - stepping up the pace, but keeping the HR under control - starting to get crazy ideas for February goals, but will kick them around and announce them when the February EC begins. For now, I'm so excited to finish my January EC in style! I feel like I can really do this weight loss thing - FINALLY!

Tuesday, January 30, 2007
-Resistance training at the gym
50 min - Followed workout log, lifted and ran on the TM to warm up
-Totals
Daily minutes: 50
Cumulative January EC minutes: 1023
-Notes
Not a great workout, but I made it through and finished the January EC in style at the gym! Feels awesome to have finished my first EC of the year! Now, hopefully in February I'll be able to better balance my responsibilities at home, at school, and at the gym a bit better. Its getting there, but its taking some time. Onward!

Thursday, February 1, 2007
-Resistance training at the gym
50 min - Followed workout log, lifted and ran on the TM to warm up
-Totals
Daily minutes: 50
Cumulative February EC minutes: 50
-Notes
Not a great workout either. Just not a good gym week, but the most important thing is that I went, even though I haven't felt real hot the past couple of weeks.

Friday, February 2, 2007
-Cardio: TM at home
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0 - 2.5
60 min - 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.2r/3.4r [149/165/647]
5 min - Cool down PP/walk @ 2.0
-Totals
Daily minutes: 65
Cumulative February EC minutes: 115
-Notes
Felt great! I really need to focus on more cardio, though, as I don't think I'm getting all that smaller due to the weight lifting. More cardio, higher repetition lifting - lets see how that works out. Smaller for March!

[RoyalCinderella]

Here's to another week of training before my birthday!

Monday, February 5, 2007
-Cardio: TM at home
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0 - 2.5
30 min (great HR!!)- 1 min ladders @ 2.8w/3.2r/3.4r [142/156/216+]
16 min - run @ 3.5 until HR reached 85% max @ 167
5 min - run @ 3.3 [161/168/263]
9 min - walk @ 2.5 [133/149/78]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative February EC minutes: 175
-Notes
Good one, for sure. First day with the Dr. Scholls lift in my left shoe - knee may be a bit better, but not really an appreciable difference just yet. Great start for February! Look at that HR for the 1 min ladders! I may need to increase the speed next week - we'll see!

[RoyalCinderella]

My 26th birthday was on Sunday - had an Aloha luau! Such a fun party. For the first time in so long, I'm actually satisfied with my weight - which is a dangerous thing for me. Its hard to keep going on track when I'm even a bit comfortable, so quit that! Anyway, I'm proud of myself, but am trying to stay on target as I continue working on my thesis - its so hard to work on my master's degree for gosh knows how long each day and to fit in workouts. So, here's to finishing out February with a completed EC!

Monday, February 12, 2007
-Resistance training at the gym
50 min - Followed workout log, lifted and ran on the TM to warm up
-Totals
Daily minutes: 50
Cumulative February EC minutes: 225
-Notes
Great workout! Followed my workout log and TMed to keep warm while waiting for machines. Am getting much stronger, watching the weights increase and hopefully watching mine decrease!

Wednesday, February 14, 2007
-Resistance training and running at the gym
80 min - Followed workout log, lifted for 60 min and ran on the TM for 20 min
-Totals
Daily minutes: 80
Cumulative February EC minutes: 305
-Notes
Great workout! Left school at 3:30 - will start doing that more often - and the gym was blissfully uncrowded. Nice one.

[RoyalCinderella]

Sigh - I have some 'splainin to do. Trying to finish up data collection, do well in Kirk's advanced exp. design class, and keeping up with L&B lab is kicking my rear. Which looks quite nice, if I do say so myself. Consistent workouts are out the window, so I'm just trying to complete the EC at this point. 's OK because I started spin class this week to boost the cardio factor - it's working already! Here's to finishing the February EC! Onward!

Tuesday, February 20, 2007
-RPM spin class at the gym - number 1!
50 min - RPM
10 min - run/walk on the TM
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative February EC minutes: 365
-Notes
Instructor was Ashley, who was just ok. Met a friend to sit with in the back, Melody. Next time need to go early, put towel and water on the bike to save it while I change. Ashley wasn't really motivating, but was pleasant enough. Kicked my booty big time and am sore in weird places a day later. A great workout, though!

Wednesday, February 21, 2007
-Resistance training and TM
30 min - 3.5 (17:08) pace and felt just fine!
30 min - Arms only weights
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative February EC minutes: 425
-Notes
Rushed workout, but great cardio session on the gym's mill. Maybe do more of that, we'll see.

Thursday, February 22, 2007
-RPM spin class at the gym - number 2!
70 min - RPM
10 min - run/walk on the TM
-Totals
Daily minutes: 80
Cumulative February EC minutes: 505
-Notes
Instructor was Morgan, who was cool. Melody was there again, and she's nice. Great workout, back is a little twingy, but I can safely say that I am spinning again! Its fun - which is so strange, because my butt hurts so bad and I'm soreish all over. Time for bed - I'm exhausted in a good way.

[RoyalCinderella]

Monday, February 26, 2007
-RPM spin class at the gym - number 3!
60 min - RPM [150/183/676]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative February EC minutes: 565
-Notes
Conan was the instructor and I think he was my favorite so far. Lights and fans were on - not sure how I liked the lights on. Maybe better, because I could see Conan watching us. Music was great. Good one!

Wednesday, February 28, 2007
-RPM spin class at the gym - number 4!
60 min - RPM [God only knows!]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative February EC minutes: 625
-Notes
Did NOT want to go, but really glad I went anyway. Conan is awesome, like him a lot. Music was great, fans and lights on, really comfortable. I feel skinnier, which is funny, but true!

Friday, March 2, 2007
-RPM spin class at the gym - number 5!
60 min - RPM [136/177/828]
10 min - TM jogging
-Totals
Daily minutes: 70
Cumulative February EC minutes: 695
-Notes
Helll-o, good gosh can I not push those minutes up to catch up to my February EC?? This Master's deadling is killing me, but by golly I'm doing it, dammit. If it kills me! I'm really looking forward to getting my spinning shoes in. Morgan was the instructor today, not great, but really nice. No fans, whew! TM jogging felt great - I'm getting stronger by the workout. I'm trying to take care of myself even through these thesis deadlines because of something I read in You:On a Diet - if you can't make time for health and wellness in your day, then your life is out of control. I'm trying desperately to keep things in control, especially when it comes to balancing work, health, spirit, and home. I can do this!

[RoyalCinderella]

Here's to a new schedule, more adjustments - one of many in a constantly-changing life! I wouldn't have it any other way!
My weight is just fine for now, and everyone's compliments are so nice. I'd like to be stronger, ramp up my metabolism, and just overall tone up, looking good for our little trip to Vegas and for this Christmas' trip to Disney World. Now is as good as any time to establish a new exercise routine, so here goes:

Friday, June 22, 2007
Swimming - 127/177/474
Totals:
Daily: 30
June EC: 30

Monday, June 25, 2007
TaeBo - 154/184/667
Totals:
Daily: 30
June EC: 60

Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Cardio (TM @ 3.5 for 30min) & Lift - 140/166/604
Totals:
Daily: 60
June EC: 120

Wednesday, June 27, 2007
TM at home - 146/161/618
Totals:
Daily: 30
June EC: 150

Thursday, June 28, 2007
Cardio (TM @ 4.0 for 30min; @ 3.0 for 10min) & Lift - 162/176/707; 141/162/194
Totals:
Daily: 70
June EC: 220

[RoyalCinderella]

Monday, July 2, 2007
-Swimming at the gym
27 min [I don't know and don't care]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 27
Cumulative July EC minutes: 27
-Notes
Worst workout ever! :mad: I'm having a difficult time finding a routine, comfortable way to fit working out into my schedule. It takes so much time to get ready, etc. But, after running at the gym in my 360s last week, which felt awesome, I think I'm ready to get back into running. The pool was awful today with certain groups of people swarming - its hard to get a lane and there are dirty old men looking at the girls in there - so much for swimming.

Wednesday, July 4, 2007
-Cardio: TM at the gym
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0
30 min - Run @ 4.0 [156/169/567]
5 min - Cool down PP/walk @ 2.0
-Totals
Daily minutes: 40
Cumulative July EC minutes: 67
-Notes
Best workout ever!:cool1: Felt strong and fit while running 15 minute miles for two miles! :yay: Love this feeling, love how I feel about myself. Ate horrendously at Chinese July 4 family dinner, then ice creams at Sonic - but, I had to celebrate the 4th! popcorn:: I'm in love with running again, and I think its because of my Nike 360s!

Friday, July 6, 2007
-Cardio: TM at the gym
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0
35 min - Run @ 4.0 [155/171/822]
5 min - Cool down PP/walk @ 2.0
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative July EC minutes: 112
-Notes
Felt great. A little sore this evening, but that's ok. Strong run, watching Ellen and Oprah. So fun!

Monday, July 9, 2007
-Cardio: TM at the gym
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0
40 min - Run @ 4.0 [159/169/910] (!)
10 min - Cool down PP/walk @ 2.0 - 3.0
-Totals
Daily minutes: 55
Cumulative July EC minutes: 167
-Notes
Great workout, listening to my tunes. At 35 minutes, I was relaxed, feeling pretty good, and my HR was at 164 or so. I didn't want the HR to get above 170, so I kept a close eye on it and kept on going. At 37:30 I was fine at 167, so I kept going to 40 minutes! That means I almost reached 3 miles!! Whoo!!

Tuesday, July 10, 2007
-Resistance: Weight lifting at the gym
10 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0 on the TM
45 min - Machines, all exercizes
10 min - Cool down walk @ 2.0 - 3.0 on the TM
-Totals
Daily minutes: 65
Cumulative July EC minutes: 232
-Notes
Blah workout - I've figured out that I hate the weight lifting. I know, I know, build muscle, burn fat, but I just don't seem to be getting stronger. What am I saying, I haven't done this very consistently, have I? Well, now I'm giving myself license to NOT like this anymore. So there. I don't even feel very well afterwards, just drained and tired. Looking forward to tomorrow, for sure.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007
-Abs: AbRoller
15 min - entire video workout!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 15
Cumulative July EC minutes: 247
-Notes
I can't believe I finished the entire AbRoller workout without stopping! Whoo! Some soreness, especially during the run Thursday, but that's ok. No pain, no gain!

Thursday, July 12, 2007
-Cardio: TM at the gym
5 min - Warm up walk @ 2.0
40 min - Run @ 4.0 [153/162/868]
5 min - Cool down PP/walk @ 2.0 - 3.0
-Abs: AbRoller
15 min - entire video workout!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 65
Cumulative July EC minutes: 312
-Notes
Awesome workout, watching Ellen! Look at that HR! Felt great the entire time and love those endorphins at the end! Whoo!

Friday, July 13, 2007
-Abs: AbRoller
15 min - entire video workout!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 15
Cumulative July EC minutes: 327
-Notes
Nice ab workout, can definitely tell a difference already!

Saturday, July 14, 2007
-Abs: AbRoller
15 min - entire video workout!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 15
Cumulative July EC minutes: 342
-Notes
Becoming easier, for sure!

Monday, July 16, 2007
-Abs: AbRoller
15 min - entire video workout!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 15
Cumulative July EC minutes: 357
-Notes
Physical changes aren't coming so quickly, but I can tell my core is much stronger.

[RoyalCinderella]

With 50 days until we leave for our girlie Halloween/Food & Wine Festival Disney Vacation, I figured I'd like to look nice in my Cinderellie costume and to feel fit and healthy for a fast-paced trip!

Thursday, September 6, 2007
-RPM spin class at the gym - number 6!
45 min - RPM [167/194/1233]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative September EC minutes: 45
-Notes
I had clips put on my shoes - makes all the difference in the world with my right foot pain, which is what stopped me from doing RPM after February. Hopefully this is just the ticket once again!


Tuesday, September 11, 2007
-RPM spin class at the gym - number 7!
45 min - RPM [155/183/1007]
-Abs
4 min - AbRoller beginner
-Totals
Daily minutes: 49
Cumulative September EC minutes: 94
-Notes
Just a great workout - am pretty exhausted afterwards for the evening, so I don't expect to get just a whole lot done after an RPM workout. I'll just plan a bit better from now on to relax after RPM for sure, then, if I do get something homework-y done, then that's a bonus.
Only 45 days until we leave for Disney World! I've made a challenge for myself - to do a section of the AbRoller workout video every single day until we leave!

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
-Abs
4 min - AbRoller beginner
-Totals
Daily minutes: 4
Cumulative September EC minutes: 98

Thursday, September 13, 2007
-RPM spin class at the gym - number 8!
44 min - RPM [164/184/1067]
-Abs
4 min - AbRoller advanced
-Totals
Daily minutes: 48
Cumulative September EC minutes: 146

Friday, September 14, 2007
-Abs
4 min - AbRoller beginner
-Totals
Daily minutes: 4
Cumulative September EC minutes: 150

Saturday, September 15, 2007
-Abs
4 min - AbRoller advanced
-Totals
Daily minutes: 4
Cumulative September EC minutes: 154

Sunday, September 16, 2007
-Abs
4 min - AbRoller oblique
-Totals
Daily minutes: 4
Cumulative September EC minutes: 158

Monday, September 17, 2007
-Abs
4 min - AbRoller beginner
-Totals
Daily minutes: 4
Cumulative September EC minutes: 162

Tuesday, September 18, 2007
-RPM spin class at the gym - number 9!
46 min - RPM [161/179/1058]
-Abs
4 min - AbRoller advanced
-Totals
Daily minutes: 50
Cumulative September EC minutes: 212

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 (Late Entry!)
-Cinderellie Chores - Outside Yard Work
120 min - [132/169/2512]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 120
Cumulative September EC minutes: 332

Wednesday, September 19, 2007
-Abs
4 min - Matthews Methods I
-Totals
Daily minutes: 4
Cumulative September EC minutes: 336

Thursday, September 20, 2007
-RPM spin class at the gym - number 10!
60 min - RPM [158/185/1395]
-Abs
4 min - AbRoller advanced
-Totals
Daily minutes: 64
Cumulative September EC minutes: 400

[RoyalCinderella]

I've decided to run in the Princess Half Marathon at Disney World next March, 2009! Its just time to focus on my health and fitness, and what better way to do that than to combine my efforts with a vacation to WDW in a princess-themed race! Here's my introduction to the WISH racing team, originally posted May 8, 2008 in the "Week of May 4th WISH walking/running club" thread:

Hello, WISH competition/events board! Just saw the sticky that I need to join the weekly thread, so here I am! I started a seperate thread to introduce myself, but posting here to "officially" join the WISH team! I have posted/lurked all around the DISboards for years, am a grad student about to finish my degree, and have let my health and fitness go for the past 10 years after high school (during which I ran cross country and other, local races). My sad end to my teenage-years fitness occurred at mile 14 of my first marathon (for which I was thoroughly trained and physically/mentally prepared) when I learned I had a 104 degree fever and a rampant case of the flu. I quit the race, crying and very sick, climbed in my mom's car with my boyfriend and a bunch of flowers they meant to give me at the finish and never looked back, as life got crazy and the demands of college got in the way. I've been looking for a way to motivate myself to get into better shape, and started spin classes a year ago. I just finished my first full spin class with no modifications a couple of weeks ago, and finished C25K the first week of this past March.

I'm a Disney Princess fan, and Cinderella's story is my very favorite - so, this is a perfect combination of my leisure-time passion, vacationing at WDW and all things Disney Princess, and the desire to transform myself for my fairy tale wedding at WDW and a healthy happily ever after! The race, and our vacation afterwards at WDW, has fallen into place, as I checked my fiance and my college calendar and the race is held on the first Sunday of both our Spring Breaks that semester! Yea! Here's to donning my tiara and running towards my happily ever after with my new fiance and my mom cheering me on next March in Disney's Princess Half Marathon!

And here are some of the warm welcomes I received:

Welcome RoyalCinderella! You sound like you belong here!

Welcome to RoyalCindy :cheer2:

RoyalCinderella: :welcome:

RoyalCinderella - Welcome!!!!! ***I feel like I have to apologize in advance. Many of us hre are not Princess grils adn I, myself, am going to hwhine about the new Pricess race adn say that I am NOT a princess! Please don't take that as any of us being against people who are. :goodvibes Look forward to sharing more with you!!

Absolutely! BTW, as your first big race adn with no other Disney races to compare it too, plus being a innaugural race, I'm usre it will be great fro you! Good luck at the track!

RoyalCinderella: WELCOME!!! :)

RoyalCinderella - WELCOME! This is such a great team to be a part of. I think they'll make a great event out of the Princess Half and it will be a great first Disney event for you :)

Now I want to say:

ROYALCINDERELLA :welcome: ANOTHER NEW WISHER!!!! YEAH!!! I hope your "first day" went well. I have much respect for those who have to do a lot of training on inside tracks. Living in the sunshine state we do most training year round outside. Of course July and August prove a bit difficult with the heat. I know there are many negatives to the princess marathon but personally I have done the Disney 1/2 and the MINNIE and I think EVERY Disney race is awesome and really the princess course is an extension of the MINNIE and I LOVE THE MINNIE!!!! YOu are going to have an awesome time and I am so glad you have chosen to share your journey with us!!!!

RoyalCinderella: Welcome to WISH. :cheer2: It's great to see another C25K graduate, another FT wedding princess, and someone for whom W.I.S.H. carries special meaning. Your plans for the Princess half sound delightful, and I know you'll find a home with us here. (I agree with Carrie--not a Princess girl, and am a bit in awe of those who are.)

. . .And my response:

Thank you all for the warm welcomes! Today is my first "real" training day, and I'm so excited! Of course, its raining cats and dogs - go figure - so I'll be heading to the gym's indoor track for loops upon loops upon loops. I'll just see how far I can get - like a time trial of sorts, only for distance. Wish me luck, I'm nervous! I hope I can get at least 2 - 2.5 miles! Wish wish wish wish:wizard:

I can definitely see the "cons" in the race, when compared with the races you guys have been participating in, but to someone who can't go in January for marathon weekend (school schedule) and hasn't participated in a Disney race before, I don't have any previous experiences to compare it to. So the drawbacks that have been pointed out (which totally I agree with, by the way - like not running through the Magic Kingdom, boring course to Animal Kingdom, no transportation from other hotels, no discounts announced yet, etc.) will just be par for the course for me since its my first Disney race. March is Spring Break time for most all the Texas colleges/universities and most public schools, so yes, it will be crowded, but we aren't skeered. We just think of it as lots of other people wanting a piece of the magic and we find our own magic on vacation even if its crowded.

Here's my introduction and welcome into the Hakuna Matata WISH training team:

Good morning Team mates, please welcome another princess, RoyalCinderella, I thought this would be the perfect team for her.

Sounds like everyone is doing great, now I need to get my lazy butt off to the gym and shake up some pudge cells.

Walking Panda:hippie:



I can tell I'm going to have a ball training for this race along with the WISH racing team - it has been 10 years since I have trained for a race and felt healthy and fit, so this is truly a dream come true! The welcomes from the team are pure gold, and one big difference from how I trained and raced in high school is that I didn't have the support of other Disney fans training toward a common goal. I was doing it just for me, by myself, but this time I have support from other Disney fans and racers - so exciting!

[RoyalCinderella]

Thursday, May 8, 2008
-RPM spin class at the gym
45 min - RPM [168/188/570]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative May Minutes: 45
Cumulative May Miles: 0
-Notes
Amy Burnes was my instructor, and I just love her spin class! No modifications to the intensity or resistance - how awesome! Was really fun, and felt great afterwards. Even was able to do some outside work at home in the evening, no soreness in legs or rear-end!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
-TM at the gym - no TV or iPhone tunes
40 min - 10 min WU/CD; 30 min running @ 4.0 pace for 2 miles [161/174/376]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 40
Cumulative May Minutes: 85
Cumulative May Miles: 2
-Notes
Went to spin class, but when I got there, only the front row was available - high-tailed it out of there and tried to make lemonade. . .a nice run, was pretty labored at the end, but didn't hit over 85% max until 1.3 miles, so that was good. No soreness the next day, so overall a great run.

Thursday, May 15, 2008
-RPM spin class at the gym
45 min - RPM [168/193/622]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative May Minutes: 130
Cumulative May Miles: 2
-Notes
Amy Burnes was my instructor, and I just love her spin class! No modifications to the intensity or resistance - how awesome! Riding stronger and got into the workout more, now that I'm not dying trying to keep up with Amy and the class! Cool beans!

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
-TM at the gym - no TV or iPhone tunes
40 min - 10 min WU/CD; 30 min running @ 4.0 pace for 2 miles [159/172/390]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 40
Cumulative May Minutes: 170
Cumulative May Miles: 4
-Notes
A nice run, was pretty labored at the end, but didn't hit over 85% max until 1.5 miles, so that was good. Legs tiny bit sore, but felt great afterwards.

Thursday, May 21, 2008
-RPM spin class at the gym
45 min - RPM [lost data]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative May Minutes: 215
Cumulative May Miles: 4
-Notes
Amy Burnes was my instructor, and I just love her spin class! No modifications to the intensity or resistance - how awesome! Riding stronger and got into the workout more, now that I'm not dying trying to keep up with Amy and the class! Cool beans!


Friday, May 22, 2008
-SLC indoor track - Run
40 min - 10 min WU/CD; 30 min running @ 4.0 pace for 2 miles [165/182/385]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 40
Cumulative May Minutes: 255
Cumulative May Miles: 6
-Notes
Only one on the SLC indoor track, which was cool. Felt like I was c...r...a...w...l...i...n...g but oh, well. Ran exactly 15 minute miles, which was great. Exhausted afterwards, but recovered quickly and was fine the rest of the night and the next day. A tiny bit sore, but fine overall.


Tuesday, May 27, 2008
-RPM spin class at the gym
45 min - RPM [lost data]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative May Minutes: 300
Cumulative May Miles: 6
-Notes
Amy Burnes was my instructor, and I just love her spin class! Great workout, loved the music. Found myself in the "zone" a coupla times, ignoring the pain and just riding for the hell of it. . .I really look forward to class now, which is awesome. I was ravenously hungry afterwards. . .no telling how many calories I burned!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
-SLC indoor track - Run
43 min - 10 min WU/CD; 32:35 min running @ 4.0 pace for 2.33 miles [164/176/417]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 43
Cumulative May Minutes: 343
Cumulative May Miles: 8.33
-Notes
Ran just under 15 minute miles, which was great. Recovered quickly and was fine the rest of the night. A tiny bit sore in the muscles just above both knees, but fine overall.

Thursday, May 29, 2008
-RPM spin class at the gym
45 min - RPM [lost data]
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative May Minutes: 388
Cumulative May Miles: 6
-Notes
Amy Burnes was my instructor, and I just love her spin class! Great workout, loved the music. Found myself in the "zone" and was ravenously hungry afterwards. . .no telling how many calories I burned! I got showered and ready at the gym because we met Mir and Ronnie coming home at Nanny's, then went out for a family dinner at chinese buffet. Good times.

[RoyalCinderella]

Yeah, so. . .I'm not entirely sure why I didn't train for this run over the summer. . .but I do know I've been very sick since October, finally getting well just before Christmas. I'm so excited for the Spring Break Princess Run WDW trip, and slightly petrified at the same time about the run itself! I'm in the home stretch, working up on the mileage weekly, hoping to reach 12 miles by the last week in February! I must be crazy, but after working out again a couple of weeks this new year, I can already tell that I just may be able to pull this off.

Monday, January 5, 2009
-TM at the gym - Cardio Cinema (Glory Road and Baby Mama - yuck!)
60 min - 4.0 pace for 4 miles
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative January Minutes: 60
Cumulative January Miles: 4
-Notes
A nice run with the family at the gym. Was so fun, having everyone check in periodically to see where everyone else was while they ran around working out. I just relaxed on the 'mill, couldn't believe I was able to go for so long and I didn't even like the movies that were playing!

Tuesday, January 6, 2009
-Weight training at the gym
45 min - arms and legs both on the machines
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative January Minutes: 105
Cumulative January Miles: 4
-Notes
A fun workout with Dwayne and Josh playing around as well. They were my "coaches!" Nice to have company during my least (LEAST) favorite workout. Sore under shoulder blade for a few DAYS from the rowing machine, I'll bet. Yuck, don't like doing it, don't like how I feel afterwards, but sure don't mind a little toning in the arms!

Wednesday, January 7, 2009
-Wii Fit
45 min - cardio and balance games
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative January Minutes: 150
Cumulative January Miles: 4
-Notes
Love my Wii Fit! My favorite games are the advanced step and hula hoop in cardio, and the ski slalom and ski jump in the balance games. Thank you, DH!

Thursday, January 8, 2009
-RPM spin class at the gym
45 min - RPM
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative January Minutes: 195
Cumulative January Miles: 4
-Notes
Amy Burnes was my instructor, and I just love her spin class! All 'noobs in the class, was like I was the veteran, and I hadn't even been since last summer! Was almost able to do the entire class with no stops. . .just a few modifications here and there, looking forward to going again soon! Great XT, I'll bet.

Sunday, January 11, 2009
-BU BearTrail - Run
1:37:34.8 (97:34) - 6.5 miles!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 97
Cumulative January Minutes: 292
Cumulative January Miles: 10.5
-Notes
I can't believe I was able to cover 6.5 miles today. This evening, I'm still in disbelief! I had originally planned a 5 mile long run, but felt so strong at the 5 mile point and being excited about DH's Sullivan interview, I decided to keep right on trucking. I had the idea to do so at about 4 miles and hoped I could pull it off. After realizing the distance/boredom at the BU SLC indoor track/Gold's Gym TM dilemma this past week, and explaining it to my DH, he suggested he would accompany me along the way in his car on on his bicycle so I could run outside and still be safe. Lots of fiance points for this one! I think his support and "coaching" helped me make this distance today, as well as really listening to how my body felt the whole way through, eating well this morning, and getting plenty of sleep this night before. I had all my race supplies on me, cell phone and all, approximating my race conditions as closely as I could. I'll continue to do that for all my long runs from here on in. I'm so proud of myself! Here's to longer longer and longer runs preparing for my second half marathon!

Wednesday, January 7, 2009
-Wii Fit
30 min - cardio and balance games
-Totals
Daily minutes: 30
Cumulative January Minutes: 322
Cumulative January Miles: 10.5
-Notes
Love my Wii Fit! My favorite games are the advanced step and hula hoop in cardio, and the ski slalom and ski jump in the balance games. Thank you, DH!

Sunday, January 18, 2009
-BU BearTrail - Run (65-70 degrees - cool outfit, still hot!)
2:01:15.7 - 8 miles!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 121
Cumulative January Minutes: 413
Cumulative January Miles: 18.5
-Notes
A little bit of a bittersweet finish today. . .I was off-pace going into 6 miles, and had 3 minutes to make up at one point, after changing the water strategy on DH and trying to explain it to him at 5 3/4 miles on the Bear Trail. I will also admit that the 2 mile loops played on my head a little as well, because up to this point the out-and-backs were 2 miles, 1 mile, 1/2 mile, etc. But, I finished with one each of my two favorite men on each side of me giving me low-fives as I came across the "finish line." All in all, I did very well at only 1 min off-pace for adding 1.5 miles to my long run. I haven't run 8 miles since I was in high school for heaven's sake!! And, my gosh, I ran for two hours straight!! SH was duly impressed on the way home, and DH said he was proud. They had a good time waiting for me to finish, watching the girls run on the trail, etc. Silly guys, but good coaches, and even better family men.

Sunday, January 25, 2009
-BU BearTrail - Run (42-56 degrees - cool outfit, perfect weather!)
2:06:56.7 - 9 miles!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 126
Cumulative January Minutes: 539
Cumulative January Miles: 27.5
-Notes
An epic, super-tastic workout the likes of which I haven't run in literally a decade. I felt strong and proud the entire way, with no leg fatigue or back ache. SH and DH met me with small amounts of water and gatorade every two miles, and held out their arms for a loving finish line. They were so great, driving around the SLC parking lot to help me cool down. I was so hopped up on hormones and adrenaline - it was just an unbelieveable feeling. I walked stronger for about 10 minutes than I ever have in my life! Now for the bad news. . .nothing hurt, until I stepped off a curb in front of Russell Hall just after 5 miles, and the outside of my right foot hurt every step until I finished. And still hurts two days later, so having it looked at soon. Please, please tell me this isn't the end of my training. I'm holding a good thought, though, until I know something from the doctor.

Sunday, January 25, 2009
-BU BearTrail - Run (about 55 degrees - cool outfit, horrid weather)
2:04:24 - 8 miles!
-Totals
Daily minutes: 124
Cumulative February Minutes: 124
Cumulative February Miles: 8
-Notes
Tried to run the weekend after I saw the doctor on Tuesday, February 27, but after 3 miles I just bonked. Feet hurt like hell, wrapped up in athletic tape and the fracture hurt soooo badly. I felt so defeated, I didn't even want to try and run again, afraid of injuring it further and failing another workout. This time, I just started out on the SLC track and felt fine after 5 miles, so continued out to the BearTrail. Big mistake - wind was 15-20 mph out of the north and bitterly cold. The sun was shining, but the wind just kicked my butt and at 8 miles, I'd had enough. I just hit the wall, didn't want to go any further. I didn't have my water from the guys, so I was dehydrated as well. Better workout next time, I'm sure.

[RoyalCinderella]

:wizard:I ran the Inaugural WDW Princess 1/2 Marathon! I couldn't believe I actually did it! Didn't run after the last 8 mile workout, worried about my cracked foot, two cracked heels, and an ingrown toenail. I was a hot mess the few days at home and in WDW before the run, but on race day, everything magically resolved itself and I didn't have anything to worry about while I was running. Nothing hurt, and I felt strong and happy. At the 10 mile mark, I took a picture with the 10 mile storybook mile marker, because that was the longest I had run in 10 years! Mom and DH were waiting for me at the finish line and hearing the new "celebration" music as I finished such an incredible run was amazing. I cried when the nice lady put my medal on me! Can't wait to sign up for next year on May 1!princess:

Sunday, March 29, 2009
-TM at the gym - Watching the Lady Bears basketball game
45 min - 4.0 pace for 3 miles
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative March Minutes: 60
Cumulative March Miles: 3
-Notes
Felt pretty labored - a long time off from running after the WDW run has taken its toll, but afterwards felt great!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
-TM at the gym - Cardio Cinema (Bolt!)
30 min - 4.0 pace for 2 miles
-Totals
Daily minutes: 30
Cumulative April Minutes: 30
Cumulative April Miles: 2
-Notes
Think I'm PMSing, because I didn't feel strong at all. Didn't want to workout, didn't want to get ready, didn't want to climb onto the TM, didn't want to cool down, didn't want to drive home. Whine! Sorry I did it once I got home, didn't want to shower, felt nasty all evening. :confused3 Definitely the hormon-e's! :laughing:

Wednesday, April 8, 2009
-BodyPump with Amy B.
60 min - Endurance/weight training class
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative April Minutes: 90
Cumulative April Miles: 2
-Notes
First BodyPump class - loved it! Was all wobbly afterwards, just like normal after weight lifting, even though I was only "lifting" the bar and 5s and 10s. Passey-outey during the pushups, overhead press, and back of arms - have to be careful about that. A tiny bit sore morning after, but overall, feel good.

Monday, April 13, 2009
-BodyPump with Amy B.
45 min - Endurance/weight training class
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative April Minutes: 135
Cumulative April Miles: 2
-Notes
Really sore over the Easter weekend, lots to do at home, didn't make it to the gym. . .or did I?! I could swear I went in for a run sometime over the weekend. . .but I've forgotten. Anyway, second class went much better, used 5lbs on the bar for chest, 10 lbs each side for legs. Going to try and maintain that for the launch on Wednesday. . .we'll see!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
-Running at the SLC indoor track
30 min - 15min/mile pace for 2 miles
-Totals
Daily minutes: 30
Cumulative April Minutes: 165
Cumulative April Miles: 4
-Notes
Felt pretty strong, did some pickups on laps 12, 14, 16, and 18. Really tired at the end, and really hungry. Holding on to some PMS water weight for about a week now, and I'm so sick of it! Slowing me down, felt really winded the whole workout. Please hormon-ees go away soon!

Monday, April 27, 2009
-TM at the gym - Cardio Cinema (Secondhand Lions)
30 min - 4.0 pace for 2 miles
-Totals
Daily minutes: 30
Cumulative April Minutes: 195
Cumulative April Miles: 4
-Notes
Felt pretty good, ran 20 minutes, walked 10 minutes at 3.5 pace. . .didn't feel great, but good overall.e I didn't feel strong at all. :laughing:

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
-BodyPump with Holly
60 min - Endurance/weight training class
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative April Minutes: 255
Cumulative April Miles: 2
-Notes
Great class! Did 10's each side for legs, 5's each side for arms/chest. Abs are getting. . .better anyway. Loved Holly, really nice and liked her teaching style.

Thursday, April 30, 2009
-BodyPump with Kirsten
60 min - Endurance/weight training class
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative April Minutes: 315
Cumulative April Miles: 2
-Notes
Good class. Dwayne tried to join, but bonked. Did 10's each side for legs, 7.5's each side for arms/chest. Abs are getting. . .better anyway. Didn't like Kirsten at all but am feeling much stronger all the time.

Monday, May 4, 2009
-BodyPump with Amy B.
60 min - Endurance/weight training class
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative May Minutes: 60
-Notes
Great, as always! Missed about 10 reps over the class, so, 's ok. Hands hurt and burning just was unbearable for some moves, but overall great.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009
-BodyPump with Amy B.
60 min - Endurance/weight training class
-Totals
Daily minutes: 60
Cumulative May Minutes: 120
-Notes
Great, as always! Missed about 10 reps over the class, so, 's ok. Hands hurt and burning just was unbearable for some moves, but overall great.

Thursday, May 7, 2009
-TM at the gym - Cardio Cinema
35 min - 4.0 pace for 2 miles
10 min - walk
-Totals
Daily minutes: 45
Cumulative May Minutes: 165
-Notes
Felt just okaaay. . .PMS week. 'Nuff said.

[RoyalCinderella]

Well, I shifted my attention away from my health and fitness to adjusting to two awesome things going on lately: I'm finally a doctoral candidate, ABD and moving DH to Louisville to start pharmacy school! Wonderful changes are in store this year! I've worked out once or twice a week the past month or so, nothing serious, though. There is a small workout room here in DH's apartment complex, so I've started back walk/running on the treadmill most mornings before I get ready.

Sunday, July 5 - Saturday, July 11, 2009
-3 times: walk @ 3.0 for 90 sec/run @ 4.0 for 60 sec, according to the first week in the C25K program

Sunday, July 12 - Saturday, July 20
-Monday: TM for 30 minutes
walk @ 3.1-3.2 for 90 sec/run @ 4.0-4.5 for 60 sec

-Tuesday: TM for 35 minutes
same as Monday