Here I am...
I have a regular blog on which I write general stuff about me and one here for short entries more of a "confession" style (both links on my signature).
Right now, I am focusing more on changing my (bad) eating habits. I didn't give a damn about what I was eating and after passing the 30s, I started to realize how bad it was for me. However, the resolution was missing and I only got it back (really) recently.
I will make it! I'm sure of that! And I would like to share it with you all.
Please, do leave me your comments, suggestions and any information you might consider helpful to me.
So far, my only physical activity is jogging (I'm back for about 2 weeks after recovering from health setbacks). I love it and I am hoping to run 10km again soon. *fingers crossed*
After my vacation though (by the end of September), I am returning to fitness and to working with weights after almost 15 years (time flies!!).
I am looking forward hearing from you all too!
*thanks in advance*
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Thread: On the road back
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08-23-2010, 06:32 AM #1
On the road back
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08-23-2010, 08:48 AM #2
I ran 4mi today. There was a lot of wind, but my time was OK as I haven't ran so much since last March when I participated in a 10km (at about 6.2mi) event for the first time.
I did pass in front of the fitness centrum I want to join. It helps my visualization and motivation.
Next run will be on Wednesday.=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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08-24-2010, 09:42 AM #3
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08-25-2010, 09:32 AM #4
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08-26-2010, 11:54 AM #5
Only yesterday I took time to start keeping track of diet and the result was much worse than expected.
I learned from it though (and from the bad night sleep as well) and today things look much better. I'm really looking forward keeping them this way.
Today, I did some jogging and burned about 280 cal.=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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08-27-2010, 10:41 AM #6
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08-28-2010, 01:57 PM #7
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08-29-2010, 05:22 AM #8
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08-29-2010, 04:51 PM #9
Hi, Debbie! I think staying on top of the nutrition is the hardest of all. Especially (and I'm a little older than you) growing up at a time when McDonalds and fast food was getting big. We always had soda in the fridge so this is the way I was raised. We had good ood too but I'd say mostly bad (we actually owned a deep fryer growing up -- gross!). Keep focused..you can do it!
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08-30-2010, 12:17 PM #10
Thank you so much for stopping by!
I have always been a McDo freak since the first one was open in Brazil. I used to go 3 times on the same day. Back then, I didn't care because I was thin (skinny fat), but age came and now fat accumulates like crazy.
From soda I am already free. I have been drinking green tea. As I prefer tea without sugar, the combination has been perfect.
I saw your progress pictures. Congrats!=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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08-30-2010, 12:21 PM #11
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09-02-2010, 11:49 AM #12
I haven't been posting, but it does not mean that I am working.
My "diet" has started to become a new eating habit. I think more about the quality of meals and I feel much better because of that.
Today, I went running again. My time was again a little better than last time: 3mi in less than 26 minutes.
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09-03-2010, 12:41 AM #13
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09-04-2010, 08:51 AM #14
I am going on vacation next week Thursday. My mom and my best friend are coming over from Brazil. It will be their first time in Belgium and my mom's first time outside South America.
They will need (and deserve more than anything) 100% of my attention and support and I will not have time to go training. I will try to go jogging here and there, but I can't see much more than that.
I just didn't want to go one week or so to the gym and then spend two away. It would kill my motivation. I have tried it before with other activities, and after my vacation, I never came back ("shame on me"; I know...). As I don't want it to happen again, I am waiting until they fly back home.
It will also help me getting over the loneliness of having a "empty" house again.
That is why I am still waiting...=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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09-04-2010, 11:43 AM #15
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09-04-2010, 02:34 PM #16
As I am starting with evening classes next week, my jogging schedule might get a little messed up on Mondays.
One solution I found so far is changing the days set on my Nike+ schedule.
So today, instead of 4mi, I ran 5mi in about 49 minutes. It was really exciting!=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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09-05-2010, 10:19 AM #17
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09-08-2010, 10:59 PM #18
Because of preparations, I have been having more "rest days" than I shouldn't. However, as I am still seriously watching what I eat, the results are slow, but they are there.
The countdown to return to fitness has started: 13 days!=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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09-22-2010, 04:20 AM #19
I went to the gym for the first time today.
I got a lot of extra weight in my two weeks away and now I have to work even harder to get rid of them.
I will make it though for sure!!=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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09-23-2010, 07:56 AM #20
Second day at the gym.
I worked on cardio for 60 minutes (30 minutes on the home trainer and 30 minutes of treadmill) and did some abdominals.
After fitness, I did some shopping as my stock of healthy food was really down. I need to recover fast from this cold.......=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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09-24-2010, 05:27 AM #21
Third day at the gym and leg exercises have been added to my routine.
I finally decided to start cooking my own food and my stats are already looking much better.
It is all really exciting!!=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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09-28-2010, 12:51 AM #22
I might not be writing much, but it is just because I am doing tonz of things, including working out.
Today, I "celebrate" one week of fitness. I have started with cardio only, then added some abdominals and now I have hit the machines.
Please feel free to follow everything up on my BodySpace.
My "diet" is also running smooth. I am playing chef-cook so that I can control the amount of salt I ingest. Even though I am only a couple of days doing so, the results are already visible.
Thanks for reading it and please, feel free to share any comments or tips.=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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10-03-2010, 12:57 AM #23
As I am having problems adding my workouts to my BodySpace, I will be posting things here.
October 2nd, 2010
* Exercise
Sets: Weight - Repetitions
* Crunches
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Jackknife Sit-up
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Knee / Hip Raise On Parallel Bars
Set 1: - 15
Set 2: - 15
Set 3: - 15
Set 4: - 15
* Leg Press
Set 1: 37.5kg - 10
Set 2: 37.5kg - 10
Set 3: 37.5kg - 10
* Leg Extensions
Set 1: 20kg - 10
Set 2: 20kg - 10
Set 3: 20kg - 10
* Lying Leg Curls
Set 1: 15kg - 10
Set 2: 15kg - 10
Set 3: 15kg - 10
* Low back
Set 1: 35kg - 10
Set 2: 35kg - 10
Set 3: 35kg - 10
* Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 10kg - 10
Set 2: 10kg - 10
Set 3: 10kg - 10
* Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Set 1: 2kg - 10
Set 2: 2kg - 10
Set 3: 2kg - 10
* Thigh Adductor
Set 1: 25kg - 10
Set 2: 25kg - 10
Set 3: 25kg - 10=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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10-03-2010, 06:28 AM #24
I did some minor changes on my training today because I want to invest more in the quality of my sets.
October 3rd, 2010
* Cardio
Home trainer: 30 minutes - 203cal
Elliptical machine: 30 minutes - 156cal
* Exercise
Sets: Weight - Repetitions
* Crunches
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Jackknife Sit-up
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Knee / Hip Raise On Parallel Bars
Set 1: - 10
Set 2: - 10
Set 3: - 10
Set 4: - 10
* Leg Press
Set 1: 37.5kg - 10
Set 2: 37.5kg - 10
Set 3: 37.5kg - 10
* Leg Extensions
Set 1: 20kg - 10
Set 2: 20kg - 10
Set 3: 20kg - 10
* Lying Leg Curls
Set 1: 15kg - 10
Set 2: 15kg - 10
Set 3: 15kg - 10
* Low back
Set 1: 35kg - 10
Set 2: 35kg - 10
Set 3: 35kg - 10
* Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 10kg - 10
Set 2: 10kg - 10
Set 3: 10kg - 10
* Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Set 1: 2kg - 10
Set 2: 2kg - 10
Set 3: 2kg - 10
* Thigh Adductor
Set 1: 20kg - 10
Set 2: 20kg - 10
Set 3: 20kg - 10
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Mondays and Tuesdays are my rest days. I will repeat the same workout for a couple of days to check their effectiveness.=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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10-05-2010, 02:02 PM #25
I am really missing gym.
I love my sewing lessons and I adore studying Japanese, but man... Fitness is awesome!!!!
Tomorrow I am back to action and I will be posting my workout when I get home.=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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10-06-2010, 11:49 AM #26
October 6th, 2010
* Cardio
Home trainer: 30 minutes - 201cal
Elliptical machine: 30 minutes - 152cal
* Exercise
Sets: Weight - Repetitions
* Crunches
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Jackknife Sit-up
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Knee / Hip Raise On Parallel Bars
Set 1: - 10
Set 2: - 10
Set 3: - 10
Set 4: - 10
* Leg Press
Set 1: 37.5kg - 10
Set 2: 37.5kg - 10
Set 3: 37.5kg - 10
* Leg Extensions
Set 1: 20kg - 10
Set 2: 20kg - 10
Set 3: 20kg - 10
* Lying Leg Curls
Set 1: 15kg - 10
Set 2: 15kg - 10
Set 3: 15kg - 10
* Low back
Set 1: 35kg - 10
Set 2: 35kg - 10
Set 3: 35kg - 10
* Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 10kg - 10
Set 2: 10kg - 10
Set 3: 10kg - 10
* Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Set 1: 2kg - 10
Set 2: 2kg - 10
Set 3: 2kg - 10
* Thigh Adductor
Set 1: 20kg - 10
Set 2: 20kg - 10
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10-07-2010, 02:01 PM #27
October 7th, 2010
* Cardio
Home trainer: 30 minutes - 206cal
Elliptical machine: 30 minutes - 156cal
* Exercise
Sets: Weight - Repetitions
* Crunches
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Jackknife Sit-up
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Knee / Hip Raise On Parallel Bars
Set 1: - 10
Set 2: - 10
Set 3: - 10
Set 4: - 10
* Leg Press
Set 1: 37.5kg - 10
Set 2: 37.5kg - 10
Set 3: 37.5kg - 10
* Leg Extensions
Set 1: 20kg - 10
Set 2: 20kg - 10
Set 3: 20kg - 10
* Lying Leg Curls
Set 1: 15kg - 10
Set 2: 15kg - 10
Set 3: 15kg - 10
* Low back
Set 1: 35kg - 10
Set 2: 35kg - 10
Set 3: 35kg - 10
* Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 10kg - 10
Set 2: 10kg - 10
Set 3: 10kg - 10
* Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Set 1: 2kg - 10
Set 2: 2kg - 10
Set 3: 2kg - 10
* Thigh Adductor
Set 1: 25kg - 10
Set 2: 25kg - 10
Set 3: 25kg - 10Last edited by Debbie; 10-09-2010 at 12:36 AM.
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10-09-2010, 12:48 AM #28
Yesterday, I went to the movies and (unfortunately), missed gym. I kind of regret it because I drank 2 Bailley's and am not feeling that well today.
My weighting was unstable this week and I seriously want to work on it out.=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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10-09-2010, 11:47 AM #29
October 9th, 2010
* Cardio
Home trainer: 30 minutes - 197cal
Elliptical machine: 30 minutes - 155cal
* Exercise
Sets: Weight - Repetitions
* Crunches
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Jackknife Sit-up
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Knee / Hip Raise On Parallel Bars
Set 1: - 12
Set 2: - 12
Set 3: - 12
Set 4: - 12
* Leg Press
Set 1: 37.5kg - 10
Set 2: 37.5kg - 10
Set 3: 37.5kg - 10
* Leg Extensions
Set 1: 20kg - 10
Set 2: 20kg - 10
Set 3: 20kg - 10
* Lying Leg Curls
Set 1: 15kg - 10
Set 2: 15kg - 10
Set 3: 15kg - 10
* Low back
Set 1: 35kg - 10
Set 2: 35kg - 10
Set 3: 40kg - 10
* Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 10kg - 10
Set 2: 10kg - 10
Set 3: 10kg - 10
* Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Set 1: 2kg - 10
Set 2: 3kg - 10
Set 3: 3kg - 10
* Thigh Adductor
Set 1: 20kg - 10
Set 2: 20kg - 10
Set 3: 20kg - 10
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On the home trainer, the program I used today was "small hills" instead of the general "two hills".
I cheated with my diet. Dinner was already back to what it should be and I am keeping an eye on the water that I am drinking to get myself clean from all the junk food and alcohol I ingested in the past 24 hours.=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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10-10-2010, 07:12 AM #30
October 10th, 2010
* Cardio
Home trainer: 30 minutes - 199cal
Elliptical machine: 30 minutes - 156cal
* Exercise
Sets: Weight - Repetitions
* Crunches
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Jackknife Sit-up
Set 1: - 25
Set 2: - 25
Set 3: - 25
Set 4: - 25
* Knee / Hip Raise On Parallel Bars
Set 1: - 12
Set 2: - 12
Set 3: - 12
Set 4: - 12
* Leg Press
Set 1: 37.5kg - 10
Set 2: 37.5kg - 10
Set 3: 37.5kg - 10
* Leg Extensions
Set 1: 20kg - 10
Set 2: 20kg - 10
Set 3: 20kg - 10
* Lying Leg Curls
Set 1: 15kg - 10
Set 2: 20kg - 10
Set 3: 20kg - 10
* Low back
Set 1: 40kg - 10
Set 2: 40kg - 10
Set 3: 40kg - 10
* Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 11kg - 10
Set 2: 11kg - 10
Set 3: 11kg - 10
* Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Set 1: 3kg - 10
Set 2: 3kg - 10
Set 3: 3kg - 10
* Thigh Adductor
Set 1: 25kg - 10
Set 2: 25kg - 10
Set 3: 25kg - 10=> "Like" me on ********: http://www.********.com/DebbieInShape
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