Friday, October 30, 2009

I'm feeling it now...

Hi, I decided to try a routine that I haven't done in a long time, because it is so hard for me. It is called Full Circuit, and is one of the DVD's that I recommended in a tip recently. On the cover it says that you can lose over 3 times as much fat by combining strength training with aerobic exercise. Well, I decided that this must be the one for me. The routine lasts for 45 minutes, and I decided to try to do it all. I made it all the way through, except where you are supposed to do small dips like pushups - guys style, and I was only able to do 8 of 12. Well, I guess that is why I need strength training. I was covered in sweat when I got done, and some of the leg weight parts were really difficult for me. (Good thing I waited to take my shower until after exercise.) I was grunting like a grandma through that part. I think my son wondered what had happened to me. Now that it has been several hours since I exercised, I still feel some tightness in my calf muscles.

By the way, it calls for light weights and a heavy weight - not to exceed 8 lb. I used only my light weights (1 kg. each), and if I want to go heavier, I will have to buy a heavier set, as I only own light ones for now. This routine should only be done 2 or 3 times a week, so I will get a break tomorrow! I was really proud of myself though that I made it through.

I've been careful about my intake today as well. Even though we had company this afternoon, I had only a cup of tea, without any sugar. I don't really like tea anyway, so I usually use sugar to make it more palatable.

Last week, I had reached the end of the line when a neighbor excitedly asked me if I am expecting, and I had to admit that I am not, just looking fat lately. Hopefully soon, that won't even be a question.

Keep going everyone! We can do it!

Tami

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Great Job Tammi! Love it! this dvd sounds very similar to the Trouble Zones Dvd I do! I do it with 2kg weights. Boy was it a killer at first too.

Don´t over do it all at once! ;) You sound like you are athletic. Do you like sports? I love sports!

Have fun crunchin and make sure to eat enough to keep up your energy but still lose weight. that´s key.

Crunchin´
Dani Joy

Siberia said...

Hi Dani Joy,

I don't do many sports now, but in high school I ran cross country, played volleyball, and was a cheerleader. Since then, I have tried to stay active. Until our furlough, I was pretty consistent with doing an aerobic workout 3-4 times a week, and making my kids do it too. My husband is a retired Marine. Isn't it crazy that we haven't gotten back in the routine of exercizing, and we have been back almost a year? We also got a new couch for more seating in the living room. It now cuts the living room in half, and the kids exercising behind the couch have a hard time seeing the TV. Anway, I have been using that couch as an excuse for not getting back to my routine. Crazy, I know!

Siberia said...

It cut off some of my comment, I said, my husband is a retired Marine, and he helps keep us in line too. :)