2013 - The Year of Erin's Comeback

[erinlee01]

Cardio
1.96 miles
27:56

It was in the 40s today so Mike and I took advantage and did a run around the school campus. He got a Nike+ for Christmas that he was dying to use. He did 2.8 miles in a little less time than that (I can't remember what he told me). He's a data geek like me, so he's going to have fun analyzing everything once he has multiple runs tracked.

I also foam rolled today for the first time in a long time (my cat beat the **** out of my last one). I got a new one for Christmas:



Holy ****, that thing hurts. I was practically crying doing my IT band.

IN! I have never seen that pic of you before - I love it!!

Sucks about the injuries but you sound like you have a solid plan in place!

Hey, girl! How have you been?

I just figured out how to get my hands on the professional pics I had done a few years ago. lol. My motivation is to get back to that!

In for the push!

Woot!

[StressMonkey]

Just wanted to wish you well. You got this!

[Big_Sky_Guy]

I rolled yesterday AM for the first time in over a month...tears were nearly shed on mid-quad and IT. Only made a few passes per area and was sweating!

[erinlee01]

Just wanted to wish you well. You got this!

Thanks!

I rolled yesterday AM for the first time in over a month...tears were nearly shed on mid-quad and IT. Only made a few passes per area and was sweating!

That about describes it! The new roller is HARD and those bumps - OMFG! I was doing it in the living room where my husband and younger son were playing video games. Kevy looked over and asked if I was OK because my face was red.

[cactusflower]

Cardio
1.96 miles
27:56

It was in the 40s today so Mike and I took advantage and did a run around the school campus. He got a Nike+ for Christmas that he was dying to use. He did 2.8 miles in a little less time than that (I can't remember what he told me). He's a data geek like me, so he's going to have fun analyzing everything once he has multiple runs tracked.

I also foam rolled today for the first time in a long time (my cat beat the **** out of my last one). I got a new one for Christmas:



Holy ****, that thing hurts. I was practically crying doing my IT band.



Hey, girl! How have you been?

I just figured out how to get my hands on the professional pics I had done a few years ago. lol. My motivation is to get back to that!



Woot!

That foam roller looks painful...moreso than the regular smooth ones....yep IT band is a b!tch to stretcch/roll on those things.
I love that pic...you look fab in it!
I've been good (sort of) back to being better now though

[erinlee01]

SOHP
45x5x2
50x5

55x3
65x3
75x4

Side to side pushups
10x5

Kroc rows
25x10x5

Floor press
45x10x5

Cardio
30 minutes walk/jog intervals on treadmill

[HARRYBEAST]

Nice pressing Erin

[HoosierHardGain]

SOHP
45x5x2
50x5

55x3
65x3
75x4

Side to side pushups
10x5

Kroc rows
25x10x5

Floor press
45x10x5

Cardio
30 minutes walk/jog intervals on treadmill

Very beautiful old school workout! Good job, E.

[erinlee01]

Nice pressing Erin

Thanks, Harry. It felt unbelievably heavy last night for some reason!

Very beautiful old school workout! Good job, E.

Thanks!

[erinlee01]

RDL
45x5
60x5
70x5

85x3
95x3
105x6

Bridges w/feet on ball
10x5

Step-ups
20x5 (10 each leg)

Abs
Ab wheel - 10x2
Figure 8's (8 lb med ball) - 20x3

[HoosierHardGain]

RDL
45x5
60x5
70x5

85x3
95x3
105x6

Bridges w/feet on ball
10x5

Step-ups
20x5 (10 each leg)

Abs
Ab wheel - 10x2
Figure 8's (8 lb med ball) - 20x3

How'd this workout feel, E?

[erinlee01]

How'd this workout feel, E?

Pretty good! I'm still a little tight from last week, but it felt strong.

[erinlee01]

TKD
45 minute class

Great class.

[erinlee01]

Bench
45x5
60x5
70x5

85x3
95x3
105x4

Dips
Did not do these. Tried, but my shoulder was bothering me. It's pushup week at TKD, so I think between the 50 I did on Monday and the 60+ I did on Tuesday fried the shoulders.

Wide grip pullups w/bands
5, 5, 3, 3, 2

Skull crushers
25x10x5


Did nothing yesterday other than celebrate turning 41. Unless you count kicking my boys' asses at Dance Party 4. We got a Kinect for Christmas so the boys rewarded me with that game. I was panting and sweating my ass off. Seriously, a decent little workout that was loads of fun! I also got the Nike training "game" for Kinect that I will try this weekend. With the upper body and core add ons. I think the boys and my hubby are trying to tell me something....

[Capt_Lou]

Bench
45x5
60x5
70x5

85x3
95x3
105x4

Dips
Did not do these. Tried, but my shoulder was bothering me. It's pushup week at TKD, so I think between the 50 I did on Monday and the 60+ I did on Tuesday fried the shoulders.

Wide grip pullups w/bands
5, 5, 3, 3, 2

Skull crushers
25x10x5


Did nothing yesterday other than celebrate turning 41. Unless you count kicking my boys' asses at Dance Party 4. We got a Kinect for Christmas so the boys rewarded me with that game. I was panting and sweating my ass off. Seriously, a decent little workout that was loads of fun! I also got the Nike training "game" for Kinect that I will try this weekend. With the upper body and core add ons. I think the boys and my hubby are trying to tell me something....

I am so late to Erin in a Bikini

[erinlee01]

I am so late to Erin in a Bikini

Not too late. It's an old pic. Motivation to get my ass back in gear!

Have you totally abandoned your journal?

[HoosierHardGain]

Unless you count kicking my boys' asses at Dance Party 4. We got a Kinect for Christmas so the boys rewarded me with that game. I was panting and sweating my ass off.

Vids or it didn't happen

[erinlee01]

TKD
45 minute class

Good class despite the fact that someone drove their car into the side of the building!

Vids or it didn't happen

lol - the Kinect takes videos of you as you play. I won't even watch them. I took dance lessons for over 12 years. I'm sure my teachers would cringe if they saw me now!

[Capt_Lou]

Not too late. It's an old pic. Motivation to get my ass back in gear!

Have you totally abandoned your journal?

Yea, don't have time for all that. I am running a supplement log though, for AI sports. Linky is in my signature.

[erinlee01]

Squats
45x5
45x5
50x5

60x3
70x3
80x5

Good Mornings
45x15x5

Cross back lunges
20x5 (10 ea side)

V-sits on bench
20x5

I realized when I went to copy last week's workout that I didn't log it Friday. Oops. It did get done. Goal is to work up to one plyo exercise each day. So, side to side pushups right now involves me moving one arm at a time. Goal is to push up and move both arms at once. Cross back lunges will eventually include a ski jump. Using that to help me get back a little of the athleticism I lost.

Cardio
30 minute "terrain workout" on treadmill
2 - 3.5 mph
0 - 7.5 incline

Much harder workout than it looks!

Tomorrow I tackle Nike+ for Kinect. My husband did the fitness test the other night while we were at TKD and said it was pretty hard.

[erinlee01]

SOHP
45x5x2
50x5

60x5
70x3
80x3

Side to side pushups
10x5

Kroc rows
25x10x5

Floor press
45x15x5

Cardio
30 minutes walk intervals on treadmill
2 - 3.5 mph (most of it is in the 3-3.5 range, under 2 is warm up and cool down)
0 - 7.5 incline

Probably will take advantage of no scouts tonight and hit TKD.

Did the fit test for the kinect Nike+. Did OK, was much better than what they said the average was for women my age (41 - 49 now ). Opted for the fat burn goal. It builds a 4 week workout program based on your fit test results and goal (it also did a series of tests to check how you move and will pick things to address deficiencies, like my right leg). We'll see how it goes. I don't expect great things out of it, but it's a fun way to workout. We also noticed that the Dance Party that I got has some programs designed for cardio - similar to classes at the gym. They have one based on martial arts, some 80's style aerobics, and some other things. Again, a fun way to get a workout in. I haven't had the guts to try them yet - just the regular dance game has me sweating and panting. My boys LOVE it, so I expect we'll be playing it a lot.

[HoosierHardGain]

Will be interested in the progress, Erin. Remember to watch the nutrition!

[erinlee01]

Decided to go for the transformation contest. There is a group doing it that I can get some motivation from. Something has to change! The scary pics are on my bodyspace. Consider yourself warned if you get curious - it ain't pretty. Though, in fairness, I did do whatever I could to look as bad as possible. Still, it's not like I looked good before that.

Will be interested in the progress, Erin. Remember to watch the nutrition!

That's going to be my sticking point. I'm in unchartered territory this time around. Last time I did low carb, no problem. All my exercise was around contest prep. Now with the running and TKD, I need to see what macro breakdown works best so that I can keep my performance level up. I suspect low carb won't do that. I'll have a belt test in just under 2 months, and possible a tournament that I need to be ready for.

[HARRYBEAST]

I will be working right along side of you. I need to drop too

[erinlee01]

I will be working right along side of you. I need to drop too

Join the contest!

[HoosierHardGain]

That's going to be my sticking point. I'm in unchartered territory this time around. Last time I did low carb, no problem. All my exercise was around contest prep. Now with the running and TKD, I need to see what macro breakdown works best so that I can keep my performance level up. I suspect low carb won't do that. I'll have a belt test in just under 2 months, and possible a tournament that I need to be ready for.

The more I research, the more I come to believe/understand that it's the total calories that matter more then the macro breakdowns.

[HARRYBEAST]

Join the contest!

link?

[erinlee01]

The more I research, the more I come to believe/understand that it's the total calories that matter more then the macro breakdowns.

I agree. There are certain foods that cause me to retain more water than others (i.e. bread), but that's an individual thing. As long as I can stay in range, I should be fine.

link?

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2013...challenge.html

Do it!!!!!

[HARRYBEAST]

I agree. There are certain foods that cause me to retain more water than others (i.e. bread), but that's an individual thing. As long as I can stay in range, I should be fine.



http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2013...challenge.html

Do it!!!!!

I might have to do some bloating up and take some pics. It couldn't hurt my motivation.

[erinlee01]

I might have to do some bloating up and take some pics. It couldn't hurt my motivation.

I did mine yesterday. Even knowing I deliberately bloated did not make looking at the pics easier.

I figured it might give me another push. Knowing other people who are doing it can only help, too.