I seriously love you guys. Thanks so much for the tips on revamping my exercise routine.
I spent a good chunk of yesterday doing some research on High Intensity Interval Training and I'm totally psyched. I started off pretty slow last night at the gym but I think I'll really like it. I do believe I'm going to have to invest in a heart rate monitor though because there's really no way for me to know what my heart rate is at any given time. Any suggestions on picking one up? I've look briefly on ebay but I might take a look around at a few local sports stores too.
I've decided to hit the gym 5 times a week and do HIIT on three of those days. On those days I will do 30 mins HIIT and 30 mins strength training. I started with the strength training last night. One of my best friends is home from out West for 6 weeks for a work placement and she is a huge gym rat with a bodybuilding boyfriend so she is showing me some strength stuff. AND she has a membership to my gym! YAY! So last night we did lunges, LOTS of squats, and a little bit of ab work and a few plank positions. It's so great having someone else who is really motivated. I wish she would move home to stay!! Although my hamstrings are killing me today but I love it. It's been sooo long since I've been sore after a workout and I know I NEED to get some strength training into my workouts.
Eating has been good, well great actually. Went to get some groceries last night and did not buy ANY carby snacks. No All Bran bites, no Fiber Source bars. However I did buy an angel food cake mix and a can of pumpkin. I'm wondering if it would turn out well if I threw these things together with some pumpkin pie spice? Anyone try it before? Cupcakes maybe? I actually bought the angel food cake mix so I could make an Angel Lush Cake that I stumbled across on Angie's blog. Instead of using store bought angel food cake, I though I'd make my own, use rounds cake tins and make it a 2 layer cake instead. Sounds yummy though and it's perfect for a Summer BBQ. Mmmmm BBQ.
I also have to add today that Randi rocks. Everytime I have a question regarding exercise or diet, she's all over it and has a definite opinion one way or the other. I don't always agree with her opinion and sometimes her opinion totally puts me in my place and kicks my butt but I can always count on her to be completely 100% honest all of the time and really...you don't find that very often these days! Thanks Randi! (plus she totally knows she rocks and I love that about her!)
and a HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my girl Christy! She's celebrating with a aLatte! That's an NSV if I've ever heard one.
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The links to Angie's Blog and to Randi don't work. Gives an error message :(
ReplyDeleteI think it should be added to the "certainties in life" : Death, taxes and Randi's opinion ;) I love it!
ReplyDeleteI just bought a heart rate monitor from Fact Canada...I love it! I paid about $120 for it but it's great!
Fixed the links! ooops, Sorry.
ReplyDeleteEverytime I post a link , Blogger adds "www.blogger.com" to the beginning of it after I publish my post. Anyone else have this issue? Grrr.
Hey girl, I'm back from vacation and although my challenge was basically neglected while I was gone, I'm back on track starting today.
ReplyDeleteHow has everyone been making out?
That Angel Lush cake is delish and believe it or not, the longer it sits, the better is gets :-)
ReplyDeleteGood job girl, you're rockin!
I have a watch heart monitor...from the Good Life!
ReplyDeleteyou are rocking the workouts...with your bod in those bikini pics, I really should do the same. Your results show BIG time!
ReplyDeleteYAY! I totally rock! You're so sweet. I sometimes feel totally bad about my hardcore opinions because I know they're very strong and often people don't agree and then I feel like I hurt their feelings, though honestly I do think people should do their own thing but I do think my way is right most of the time. haha!
ReplyDeleteAlso SOO glad your hitting up the HIIT! It is so great because even when you don't have much time you can get a crazy workout in (like 15 minutes, same calories and perhaps better rise in metabolism than 45 minutes slow and steady!) You should definately make up a weight routine and post it too, let me know if you need help!
Wow, look at us getting better with our snacks! You're an inspiration. I aim to keep it up, although I'm sure during my time off next week, it will be a challenge.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with intervals. Don't you just love that soreness? I think it's addictive.