Gym Days and Day Six of Nine Day Cleanse.

I have been to the gym the last three days after work. I have NEVER done this. I am amazed but I did it. I have eaten clean all week except today: Shake at 6:00 Am, breakfast (food), lunch was sensible and then dinner shake. I have continued to stay away from food that does not support my plan. Yay, me!

Tips to making it to the gym:

1. If you plan to go after work, then pack your gym gear with you and keep it in the office or in the car.
2. Plan your time. Today, I was finished at 3:30 and I knew the gym was closed at 5 so I focused all my energies on getting there on time and doing my 60 mins. workout.
3. Be prepared. Make sure you have everything so you have no excuses to go! Ie, towel, workout gear, runners, water, socks, etc. You'd be surprized at how fast you can convince yourself that you can't go because of... well, cos...
4. Bring a reward for making it to the gym. I celebrate my trip to the gym with the Isadelight tucked in the pocket of my purse.
   
5. Don't let anything stop you! Nothing.

I've noticed that tonight I wasn't that hungry after the gym so I sat down to drink my shake. That was at... 6 PM and now at 8:30 I'm hungry (is it the extra exercise?) so I made a single shake. It filled the gap and I feel satisfied.

9 Day Cleanse. Day Five!

Recap:

First cleanse day, cakewalk. Second Cleanse day quite grueling around 3 PM when the jackhammers from the construction came out and while surfing the internet all I saw were pizza ads and cravings overwhelmed me. Made it through to Weds. and did not accept cupcakes or pizza! Yesterday, tough day. Very tired in the morning and my seasonal allergies are bothering me. Made it through the day and got my butt to the gym. Sweat like a pig, came home to a shake and restless. Tried to got to sleep early with no luck and woke up this morning feeling foggy headed.

Plan for today: Stay on plan and workout after work. I have started off with 2 oz. of Ionix Supreme to get my day started. I'm going to go to bed early tonight with 1 ounce of Ionix to see if that calms me down.

Milestones.

Part of my reason for blogging this is that

if you don't keep track of where you were then how will you know how far you have come ?

I looked at my chart while I was at the workout today and I have been officially exercising for two months! My Isagenix Anniversary was one month on August 8 and the gym was two months Anniversary on June 7th!

I am going for my evaluation this Tuesday at 9:30 AM for my fitness assessment and evaluation. This will check my BMI, weight, measurements, etc. Of course I have an idea about that!


What did I learn today?

Pick a cooler time of the day to walk then at 2:45 PM on a hot sumer day when the temperature is 28 plus degrees! The brisk walk to and from the gym is 3 KMS. Holy crap did I sweat. I learned also the benefits of Want More Energy? mixed with water. Lemon lime and refreshing to restore the body!

The last time I was at the gym was two weeks ago! Not great... I paid for it. I had cramps in my abs big time and quads were really tight.

I have to pay more attention to my stretching before I exercise and its something I should do daily! I need to stretch my quads so one of the trainers showed me a few stretches I can do at home. That might make it easier on my knees.

I'm also impressed. Over the last month, I am able to lift double the weights I could in the beginning. This is amazing!!! That's called personal best, now isn't it?? !

Have to run, off to go get my Ionix Supreme from UPS. Oh how I've missed thee!!

30 Day Meaurements and Weigh In.

After using the 30 day Cleansing and Fat Burning System by Isagenix, I have lost:

18 Inches!


That came from my chest, (largest change) diaphragm, waist, buttocks (second largest change), thighs, calves, knees. I actually gained one inch in each of my upper arms. Remember, I have been exercising at the gym as well since the middle of June so of course this is changing my body as well.


I have released 15 pounds of fat! ~That my friends is the most I have managed to get off since I had Gallbladder surgery 2+ years ago! I didn't need to step on the scale to have it tell me the numbers. I could tell from how my clothes were fitting and when it got time to use a safety pin to hold up pants that I wore everyday to work, I knew something was happening!
I feel great with that. It is a comfortable level for me and not too radical that its an unhealthy amount of weight to lose in 30 days. I noticed the weight came off in the first 10 days and then evened out midway through and then dropped off towards the end of the month. Now that I've been on the program for a month, I have now more knowledge about the program and how my body is working.

Portion control is a big thing for me. I will not weigh the food or count the calories but I can live with eating 1/2 cup - 1 cup of rice instead of 2 cups! Same with pasta. I also have to remember to get the greens in on a daily basis. Veggies aren't as hard for me. I can thrown them in salads, etc.. If you have been reading my blog, you will notice that I had a rough time going with parties and such. I've been figuring out how to eat healthier and make those times more manageable.
How do I feel? Health wise and Emotionally?

Joint pains have lessened. Skin is not as dry and any dry patches have cleared. Other then minor bouts of allergies from construction going on, I have not had problems breathing and have not had problems with wheezing while exercising. I have been monitoring my blood pressure and that has lowered. I sleep better and wake up rested. I am not as agitated and can handle pressures more easily. I have more of a social life and have been doing things I normally wouldn't have. I am putting myself out there more..


How did my 30 day kit last? Everything will hold out until the auto ship arrives except for the Ionix Supreme. Remember, I was doubling to 2 oz. instead of 1 oz. and gobbling too many Isadelight chocolates down. Now, I take them on cleanse day or as a treat. My current box is lasting me.

Yes, I will continue with Isagenix to reach my goal weight and I am happy with my results so far!

People are starting to ask me what I am doing to lose the weight and its really starting to show. This is only the beginning of my transformation.

The Gym.

The Queen of Denial


Last week Darlene queried me about trying her gym and I told her that I could go this weekend because I had the weekend off for Easter. After getting the guts to do it and then pulling back I finally committed to going today. I met Darlene at her house at 7:30 AM and was greeted by Rob with a hello "Sweetie" or something to that effect. I can't remember, it was too fucking early! After a cup of Calli with Darlene and Rob we headed to the World Health Club. http://www.worldhealthclub.com/?template=2&tag=about_main For the first time in my life, I was at the gym. Well, as a guest but I was at a gym. Remember, I haven't exercised since http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1985.html Yep, that was a long time ago!


As Darlene measured me, I suddenly got a huge reality check. When you measure yourself, its your own dirty little secret but when someone else does it, it made me feel accountable for the abuse of my body throughout the years. I was the Queen of Denial. As I stepped on the scale that was definately my own doing. Huh? How come I weigh more then I do at home? Sure, the couple of chocolate easter eggs and white mashed potatoes from two Easter dinners didn't amount to ... five pounds? WTF. I felt like a contestant on XWeighted. http://www.slice.ca/Shows/ShowsPage.aspx?Title_ID=97067


I'm On Fire

We started on the treadmill for 12 mins. plus warmup. My friend, Faye, loves the treadmill. Me, I love walking in or outdoors but the thing I noticed that after the warmup that my shins were killing me. Incredible pockets of stiffness and pain cramping. Unfortunately, the only thing on the tvs was Country and Western videos. I think I'd bring music when I do this again.

Upper Body


I guess it was a good thing that I couldn't sleep one night and bought the COre Ball. Heh, now I can actually use it for something other then drying my sweaters! I now realize I have some upper body strength. I think its all those years of carrying groceries in one trip up many flights of stairs.

Chest press using the ball. http://worldhealthclub.fitdv.com/new/video/video.php?vid=dumbell&play=high&lang=en We did 12-15 each. 2 Sets with 10 pounds.
One arm row on ball. http://worldhealthclub.fitdv.com/new/video/video.php?vid=onearmdbrow&play=high&lang=en
Shoulder Press. http://worldhealthclub.fitdv.com/new/video/video.php?vid=dbshoulderpress&play=high&lang=en
Bicep Curl with Twist. http://worldhealthclub.fitdv.com/new/video/video.php?vid=seatedbicep&play=high&lang=en
Kick Back.

Lower Body

Lunges and Squats were both hard on my knees. The lunges weren't a full lunge. I could only manage a half lunge. We had to modify the squats against the wall.
Curls for Hamstrings. Standing calf raises with ball.

Core Stability

Plank on floor. Crunches and Obliques with Ball.


Afterwards a cool down with stretches.

Sweat Like A Girl


Darlene was awesome. She took the time to explain everything to me, watch my form and I had to laugh when she asked me things like, "Do you know how to do a crunch?" My reply, "Not since High School". It was particularily amazing to watch a senior citizen woman exercising who is more fit than I am and 25 years older!

Yeah, I sweat. A lot!

I plugged on with my day and at 3:00 PM crashed. I slept for two hours! My body told me it was time to rest.

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