Vanessa's Daily Workout Journal

[vanessa40]

Well here i am once again. I know it has been a long time. I have been trying a few things with my workouts and diet but decided that i needed to add back in real lifting and not those cardio/lifting classes online

A little background for those who don't know me. I was once 220+ pounds but with diet and exercise i got down to 118. I am now 135 so i want to lose about ten more pounds. I run 5-6 days a week 3-5 miles,lift now 4 days a week and do yoga and Barre classes everyday. . I eat no grains or dairy. Just does not work with my body at all. Being 48 the weight just wants to hang on.

I workout at home so my workouts will be all dumbbell,barbell,kettlebell. I run outside most days but the way the weather has been i have had to do a few more treadmill days which are pure hell..lol

My promise to myself is to log here everyday no matter what i do. I also love to garden and adore my little Lilly so get ready for some garden and puppy pics too

[vanessa40]

So this morning looked like heavy down pours but i was lucky and the rain held off until i got my run in
I run to this app called Zombies,Run
www.zombiesrungame.com
It's a interactive story that plays between your songs on your smartphone. You are Runner 5. I love it.

I got in 4.11 miles today then came in did 20 minutes of yoga and 10 minutes of Barre core class

I need to get my diet back under control. I have been having a little to much fun with the wine and dark chocolate covered whatevers...lol

I will weigh myself tomorrow and get back on track

[vanessa40]

Here are a couple of Lilly pictures

[vanessa40]

Full Body

DB Press
15x15#e
15x15#e
15x15#e

Barbell Lunge
8x30#
8x30#
10x30#

DB Shoulder Press
10x15#e
10x15#e
12x15#e

Barbell Squat
12x30#
12x30#
12x30#

Alt. Bicep Curls
15x15#
15x15#
15x15#

SLDL
12x30#
12x30#
12x30#

Overhead Tri
15x15#
15x15#
15x15#

Glute Kickbacks
12x15#
12x15#
12x15#

[vanessa40]

May 19th

Wow made it here today. I am impressed. I am so not good a journaling..being witty,fun. Some people are such great writers..i tend to fall all over myself.

So let's just jump into today's problem. I wear glasses and i wanted to switch to wearing contacts while i run. I went last Wednesday and got some soft contacts. The problem is i can't get them off my finger and into my eye. They just bend back and stick to my finger. I have tried everything. A friend said i need to get gas permeable lenses so when i go back Wednesday i will ask if i can try those lenses. It would be nice to see while i run and i am getting a bit tired of wearing glasses all the time.

My legs were sore after yesterdays workout but i ran since it was such a nice crisp morning. I was out by 5am and got in 4.06 miles.
Today for my music i used another one of my favorite apps Rock My Run
www.rockmyrun.com

I hate having to find music i like and put together a playlist so this was the site for me. I love all the 80's mixes. Today i ran to" So Fly"
It had a mix of Tony,Toni,Tone, Bell Biv Devoe, En Vogue,TLC,Maxi Priest,Prince,Micheal Jackson and a ton more..I was jamming the whole run.

I started back logging my food at My Fitness Pal again..I need the accountibility. I also weighed today and yes i have gained two pounds so i am at 137. I am not freaking i know what needs to be done..or not done.

Time to water the garden and take Lilly for a walk and then Yoga for about 40 minutes..

Be good everyone

[vanillabn]

I'm so glad you decided to start a journal again, Vanessa! That's awesome. I'll definitely be following along. Cute pictures of Lilly Don't ever feel like your writing isn't good - that's what makes your journal interesting is that it's your own journey! Everyone's is different and ultimately it's for you, not anyone else! I love reading people's honest thoughts instead of someone trying to be entertaining to everyone else...

As for the contacts, do you know what kind you have right now? Mine can bend back a bit too, but after you use them for a while you'll discover the 'tricks' to getting them off easier! It's definitely a learning process. Are the gas permeable ones the kind you can wear all night?

[vanessa40]

I'm so glad you decided to start a journal again, Vanessa! That's awesome. I'll definitely be following along. Cute pictures of Lilly Don't ever feel like your writing isn't good - that's what makes your journal interesting is that it's your own journey! Everyone's is different and ultimately it's for you, not anyone else! I love reading people's honest thoughts instead of someone trying to be entertaining to everyone else...

As for the contacts, do you know what kind you have right now? Mine can bend back a bit too, but after you use them for a while you'll discover the 'tricks' to getting them off easier! It's definitely a learning process. Are the gas permeable ones the kind you can wear all night?

I am not sure what kind of contacts they are..she just said soft contacts. I just know i can't do it..lol. I have tried and tried..they just roll back and stick on my finger. A friend of mine had the same problem and had to get the gas permeable ones..i hope i can do those..she said they are a bit harder so they don't fold back..i hate it when i can't do something..

I got my yoga in today..i started on my birthday January 1st and have been doing it daily..i feel so much better.
Ok i am being bad and am having a glass of wine..but i did log it

[serinebean]

How do you do glute kickbacks at home? I need that in my life. I lost my butt.
Also, what is a barre class? I could google, but Im too lazy

Looks like you have a nice routine in place- and I love that its at home, because that's what I am having to do too.

Glad to have you back! I will be tagging along!

[kitebean]

Me too!
well, for now anyway

[vanessa40]

How do you do glute kickbacks at home? I need that in my life. I lost my butt.
Also, what is a barre class? I could google, but Im too lazy

Looks like you have a nice routine in place- and I love that its at home, because that's what I am having to do too.

Glad to have you back! I will be tagging along!

Thanks for stopping by
The way i do glute kickbacks is i get on my hand and knees put the weight behind my knee and lift my leg up
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercise...glute-kickback
I found it here but i just add the weight

Here is the barre class
www.barre3.com

It's harder than it looks..sometimes the instructor can be a bit happy for me but what can you do...lol

Me too!
well, for now anyway

LOL..you are like me..i try and get here daily but we will see
Thanks for dropping by..Have you started a journal yet

[vanessa40]

Good Morning Everyone..

I am feeling a bit tired today. Steve says it because i get up at 4:30am to go running but most days i am on top of the world..well as much as i can be anyway. Overall i am a happy person..i think it's because i am finally in a good place in my life..too bad it took me almost 40 years to get here.

I am an introvert and i find happiness in just being by myself. I do enjoy going out every once and awhile but i am not much into crowds or big parties. A few friends to me is a nice night. I just can't be "on" for a long period of time. So now unlike my first two marriage i am with someone who understands. He is an extrovert which helps me out because when we go out he is my buffer...lol..and also he loves me enough to understand and gives me the space i need.
It's nice when you finally meet the right person.

So anyway today i got up feeling a little tired but went for my run. I only got in 3.20 miles today since i will be lifting later. I might have to bring the weights down for the squats and lunges. My quads are still sore from my last workout. Wish i could lift the heavy weights like some ladies on here but i know if i did it would kill my running. My legs could not take it.

I'm off to do yoga and water the garden. I planted watermelons this year. I can't believe they are growing...

I wanted to post my ******** link in case you all wanted to stop by..don't worry i am not one of those crazy gaming people or post 100 kitty pics. It's just my workouts,some Lilly and garden pictures. I am harmless...lol
www.********.com/vanessa1166

Hope you all have a wonderful day

[vanessa40]

Update for the end of my day.

I got in 50 minutes of yoga this morning. I use to pay about twenty a month of an online yoga site but about a year ago i found this wonderful free site
www.doyogawithme.com
I usually do runners yoga under style in the drop down menu. You can search by the length of time,style or difficulty.

This afternoon i did a 30 minute Barre for runners workout. It helps with my hips and hamstrings.
I am doing good with logging my foods too. I am being very honest and even adding the wine i have at night
Here is the link
www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/vanessa40

Ok i am done for the day..time to go finish my solitaire game at pogo.com

[vanillabn]

Great job Vanessa! Haha, when I first saw the yoga site link I thought it said "dog yoga" lol... too funny. I thought Lilly did yoga with you or something, hahahaha...

Good to hear you're keeping track of your foods, and nothing wrong with a little wine at night!

Have a good afternoon!

[serinebean]

You just answered my question about FB! lol!

4:30....ick. I used to get up at 2:30 for work, and now I have no idea how I did that. But, it did prep me for having a wee one lol. I think a lot of my friends struggle more with the lack of sleep.

Watermelons and yoga...that's up my alley! I don't know if I can even grow those here in WA.

I am also an introvert. Oddly, I find myself lonesome, but still reluctant to get out there. Like the second I am around people (crowds) I want to cower on back home. You are not alone in this, my friend!

Ah! I remember that move! Thank you!
And I have been humbled by pilates...so I know that when something looks simple, if executed properly, can be a real challenge!

Have a great day!!

[cat5555]

Heyy You have a nice journal and the cutest dog!
I've always wanted to do barre but since I haven't started at an early age, I know I can't be professional or anything so I'm a bit discouraged. I need to have competition to stick with things. I stretch well, though lol

[vanessa40]

Great job Vanessa! Haha, when I first saw the yoga site link I thought it said "dog yoga" lol... too funny. I thought Lilly did yoga with you or something, hahahaha...

Good to hear you're keeping track of your foods, and nothing wrong with a little wine at night!

Have a good afternoon!

You know sometimes Lilly tries to join in but all she does is get in the way..lol

You just answered my question about FB! lol!

4:30....ick. I used to get up at 2:30 for work, and now I have no idea how I did that. But, it did prep me for having a wee one lol. I think a lot of my friends struggle more with the lack of sleep.

Watermelons and yoga...that's up my alley! I don't know if I can even grow those here in WA.

I am also an introvert. Oddly, I find myself lonesome, but still reluctant to get out there. Like the second I am around people (crowds) I want to cower on back home. You are not alone in this, my friend!

Ah! I remember that move! Thank you!
And I have been humbled by pilates...so I know that when something looks simple, if executed properly, can be a real challenge!

Have a great day!!

You know i am never lonely. I guess that's a good thing. I do think i have some social anxiety. It's just people i don't know in general..once i know someone i am ok but it's the whole thinking people are judging you..i know insane but my i parents were all about the way things looked on the outside..never mind the fact they were abusive alcoholics at home to everyone on the outside we looked like the prefect family..lord we would have made a great movie of the week..thankfully i got away from all that when i was 18 but the damage had been done..wow TMI right...

Heyy You have a nice journal and the cutest dog!
I've always wanted to do barre but since I haven't started at an early age, I know I can't be professional or anything so I'm a bit discouraged. I need to have competition to stick with things. I stretch well, though lol

I just started doing Barre a few weeks ago. I have done yoga for about two years now. Everyday since the first of the year. You should give it a try..i had to start with just 10 minutes..just in the past few days have i been able to do 30 minutes..my butt feels it...lol

[vanessa40]

Yes i am so happy..i finally got soft contact that i can get in and out all by myself
It's the little things in life that make me happy now
Now i will be able to see when i am out running..Ahh Joy....

So that being said i am so behind today..i went for my run this morning 3.31 miles still need to do my yoga and barre. I will lift tomorrow

Lord i am tired..had to be way to social today...lol

[serinebean]

I don't think its TMI. It goes to show that what we see, maybe are jealous of, on the outside isn't always pretty underneath. I am so glad you got out...

lol!! Too much people time! I hear that. Time to regroup and process!

[vanillabn]

Good morning Vanessa!! How are you doing today?

That's awesome you got the contacts working - they're so annoying when you're having trouble with them!

[vanessa40]

Hello Ladies..
I finally made it here ..just having one of those days..feeling a bit out of sorts. I feel a little better since i lifted

It's so nice and warm here now. That makes me so happy. I am so over winter.

Let's see today' workout

I ran 4.27 miles this morning,i did about 25 minutes of yoga then lifted this afternoon

Here is the breakdown
I used 15# dumbbells in all my exercises but the Goblet Squat and the lunges. I used a kettlebell it's easier for me.

Goblet Squat
3x10x15#

Tri Extension
3x10x15#

DB Chest Press
3x12x15#e

Glute Kickback
3x12x15#

KB Lunge
3x10x15#

Shoulder press
3x12x15#e

Bi Curls
3x12x15#

SLDL
3x12x15#e


Time to go sit outside and read..Be good

[serinebean]

Sounds like a solid day to me. The best fix to any sort of funk is working out, I swear its magic. I hope it passes before tomorrow hits.
Cuddle that cute pup & enjoy your book!!

[cat5555]

Lifting always makes me feel better too. Also my milky coffee while watching a romantic comedy Have a nice day )

[Megin]

Hey Vanessa - thanks for the rep

I'm catching up in here, but for now, just wanted to say that I have a little pup like your avi - and I spoil her rotten
Those little ones are the best

Not sure if yours if friendly to others or just you, but mine really only likes 4 people and the rest she tears to shreds when they get close
[so amusing]

Happy Friday

[vanessa40]

Hey Vanessa - thanks for the rep

I'm catching up in here, but for now, just wanted to say that I have a little pup like your avi - and I spoil her rotten
Those little ones are the best

Not sure if yours if friendly to others or just you, but mine really only likes 4 people and the rest she tears to shreds when they get close
[so amusing]

Happy Friday

Hey good to see you

Lilly my baby now is friendly to everyone..well that's not saying much being the introvert i am but anytime i do have her out for a walk she does not mind if anyone comes close. I have to remember not to be so guarded because i know dogs pick up on feelings .
Muffin my first Chi i had for almost 13 years did not want anything to do with anyone that was not in the family. All my fault..i had her since she was a baby and treated her like one. She was sick January before last so i had to have her put to sleep. I swear i think i cried for a month. It still hurts.

Do you have any pics of your baby in your journal

[vanessa40]

Well feeling better today. I was up at 4:30 am getting ready for my run. I was out by 5 for 3.18 miles and then about 20 minutes of yoga to stretch.
It was warm for my run..about 65*..I love it..no more three layers of clothes and two pair of gloves to keep warm

This weekend we plan on planting the sunflowers by the back fence,hang the hummingbird feeder and plant the new flowers around the bird bath.
My crazy alien cactus has bloomed and my watermelon plant is really taking off..
I will try and post some pics later..

Hope you all enjoy your weekend

[vanessa40]

Hey if you want to be freaked out and you have a ******** account try this site

www.takethislollipop.com

It's no kids game...

[vanillabn]

Hey if you want to be freaked out and you have a ******** account try this site

www.takethislollipop.com

It's no kids game...

LOL!!! That is hilarious! It was pretty freaky.. I definitely want to send this to a couple people, haha.

That's so cool that you're growing watermelon. I live in a condo so I have to be content with a couple tomato plants and some herbs

Have a good weekend Vanessa!

[cat5555]

Hey if you want to be freaked out and you have a ******** account try this site

www.takethislollipop.com

It's no kids game...

Yes, I am freaked out lol
And it is hot here too. I'm usually a summer person but I think I'm gonna miss winter this year cause I'm not in my best shape right now. But that's ok cause I'm cutting right now. Do you count your calories?

[vanessa40]

LOL!!! That is hilarious! It was pretty freaky.. I definitely want to send this to a couple people, haha.

That's so cool that you're growing watermelon. I live in a condo so I have to be content with a couple tomato plants and some herbs

Have a good weekend Vanessa!

I have heard from my daughter that this is a couple years old but i am always late to the party when it comes to apps and fun sites online...lol
When Steve and I lived in an apartment when we were looking for a house,then when it was being built we had a nice container garden on out patio. I even had blueberries.

Yes, I am freaked out lol
And it is hot here too. I'm usually a summer person but I think I'm gonna miss winter this year cause I'm not in my best shape right now. But that's ok cause I'm cutting right now. Do you count your calories?

Well i try and count calories or at least keep track of what i eat during the day. I use My Fitness Pal..
www.myfitnesspal.com/vanessa40
I eat some crazy stuff sometimes.. Like i make my own protein ice cream in my Ninja..it's the big kitchen size one
Here is the Youtube video..it's great
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pabfdxngJ_c
Kim has a lot of great things on her channel

[vanessa40]

Today...well it's my off day from running. I usually make myself take a day off. I hate it but if i don't i will end up hurting myself or pulling something.
I have to do something everyday no matter what or i feel guilty or fat. I know it comes from when i weighed 230 pounds. Sometimes i still see myself that large in my head. It's like no matter what my weight i always feel fat. I have never been comfortable in my skin..i think even if i was the right weight for my height it would not be enough. There is no fear in that since i have never met a sweet i did not like

Anyway so this morning i did 20 minutes core and i'll do some yoga and barre later

Off to watch some Netflix ..be good and enjoy your weekend