Day 3 of Challenge #2.
I am amazed at what I can do! I am no longer down in the mouth about what I cant do in terms of exercise.
Just 9 months ago, I came out of major surgery and was 20lbs heavier & wearing 1X-2X tops and some 3X jeans at an all time high weight. I remember getting winded just walking to the mailbox or a flight of stairs. I did what I could, but having lost my grandma at age 62 to pericarditis (heart) and my dad at age 52 to a arteriosclerosis (heart & circulatory) I felt I HAD to MAKE DRASTIC CHANGES.
What a contrast to the person I used to be. Most of my life a fit and slightly overweight individual. In the military, I served my country 7 years and was able to complete 87 situps in 2 minutes, run 2 miles in 16 minutes, & perform 52 pushups. At home I tested myself with a full duffle weighting 85lbs and I could do at least 30 pushups and pop up with no problem. Road marches of 4-6 miles were a treat and I loved the gym.
In Jan 2000 I got out of the army and didnt take good care of myself. By the time I met my husband in 2006 I was 30lbs lighter than I am today, but 40lbs heavier than I was when I got out of the military!!!
It is time for a change.
Change has begun.
Milestones
1. Walking record 3.1 miles & cycling 2.3 miles
2. Weightlifting
a. Hamstring curl (legs) 135lbs/90lbs & 75lbs
b. Butterfly (chest) 40lbs
c. Deadlift (back) 30lbs
3. For fun
Picked up my 6ft (250lbs) husband on my back took a few steps & spun him around much to his surprise. I think i gave him a slight heart attack :-)
NUTRITION FOR HEALTH & REPAIR AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL
1. GET A JUICER (recommended Breville brands or Cuisinart CJE-1000)
2. Optional: High quality Blenders (Nutribullet or Ninja with travel cups)
3. Locate nearest Farmers Markets & their hours/ use grocery circulars to shop sales.
4. BEGINNER DAILY BASIC JUICE: 3 Gala APPLES, 3 Carrots, 1 Cucumber, 2 Celery Sticks (will upload picture of this delicious & heart healthy juice)-do not peel skins off. I pour this on ice it is sweet & fresh green tasting.
GREAT WEBSITES
www.teambeachbody.com
www.bodybuilding.com
Smartphone Apps that Rock!
1.Moves (to track walking or cycling)
2.Absolute Abs (beginners 8 min routine is challenging but doable)
3. Grocery Pal (grocery circulars to plan shopping trip savings)
3. Grocery Pal (grocery circulars to plan shopping trip savings)
STAY FIT PEOPLE!!