Exercise Log for Kristin

Alright, so since no one has posted on this blog for almost exactly 1 year, I've decided that I'm going to use it as a daily reporting for my exercise journey. I've reached my grossest weight ever of 238 pounds and I can't handle it anymore. I'm going to post each night about the exercise I did, what I ate, how I felt etc. That way everyone knows what my goals are and I'm accountable for my progress.

I started exercising about 2 weeks ago and I've lost 5 pounds. I've been doing the 30 day shred DVD by Jillian Michaels as well as using an elliptical machine that we bought. The "Shred" video has literally kicked my butt! I couldn't even do the entire workout (20 min!) without taking several breaks. Today was better, as I only took one 5 second break. For those of you who don't know what the workout is, it's REALLY hard but it's meant to be - the goal is to lose 20 pounds in 30 days. That's a lot of weight lose, but if you do the video every day and are watching what you eat, I can see it happening. The workout is three 6 min circuits made up of 3 min of strength training, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abs. There are 3 different levels of difficulty so that you can work your way up and constantly challenge your body. It sounds like no big deal, but if you are out of shape it will kick your trash! I thought because of the strength training that you shouldn't do it every day, but then I looked into it and that's EXACTLY what you are supposed to do!

So, starting yesterday (10/14/10) I will do it every day for 30 days. I weigh in on Tuesdays and I didn't have any weight loss last Tuesday. I'm hoping to see that change next week. I've cut out soda and as many refined carbs/sugars as I can. I'm trying to decide if I want to have a free day one day a week to eat whatever I want, or if I should only have a small something each day. Any thoughts on what would be most beneficial in the long run? Personally, I'd like to cut out the junk and keep it out and make splurging special - ie only on special occasions, not every day or week.

Today I did the shred video level 1 and 20 minutes on the elliptical. According to the display on the elliptical, I burned 300 calories. I've had 1 liter of water so far but I did have a few cookies with Evelynne today when she wanted to have a tea party. I have 2 more liters to drink and lots of fruits and veggies to get in. We are going to the fair later today so I hope I can get them in.

That's it for now . I'll be posting every day to report. Here's a "before" picture:

I'm on the left and my sister, Kari, is on the right. I can't believe what a horrible picture this is of me!