it’s time for another update:
Weight on 2/28/2011: 164
Weight on 3/31/2011: 163
Weight Change : -1 pound! I've definitely lost a bunch of Fat Weight, and have been doing more strength training. I'm beginning to see definition in my arms, as well as my Legs. I can also see my abs!
Total Miles Run this Month: 97.15 Miles Another month of not missing a day! I walked to the Parking lot a few times, which adds another mile or so each way. Hopefully, the nice weather will allow me to do that more often and get even more exercise in.
Total Milage for 2011: 258.43 Miles …That’s a lot of miles! I've worn down my shoes enough that I have ordered a new pair!
Total Workout Minutes This month: 941 It is staggering to think that this monthly total surpasses the YEARLY amount I did 5 or 6 years ago...
Total Workout Minutes for 2011: 3,242
Total Calories burned from Working out: 11,186
All in all, I'm shocked and excited. I've come far in a short amount of time. I haven't felt this good in a long time, if ever!
The other amazing thing is how quickly "exercise" became "my morning routine." I used to have to make plans to go to the gym either during lunch or after work...that made it feel more like a job than what I see it for now: Fun.
Here's to another fantastic month! April weather will slowly warm up, which means not so many layers! I really LOVE running in the summer in the morning...I can't wait!
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Apr 3, 2011
Mar 4, 2011
Bonus Health Update!
Well, I just had my physical...
And apparently I'm healthy!!
I had a health Screening back in January which said my Cholesterol was 231...not good! So I made a change or two to my diet, and Have been running 6 days a week since then.
The results:
Total Cholesterol: 192
LDL(Bad cholesterol): 109
HDL (Good Cholesterol): 73
Ratio: 2.5
These are awesome numbers!
Also, my resting heart rate is 54...Nice!
And apparently I'm healthy!!
I had a health Screening back in January which said my Cholesterol was 231...not good! So I made a change or two to my diet, and Have been running 6 days a week since then.
The results:
Total Cholesterol: 192
LDL(Bad cholesterol): 109
HDL (Good Cholesterol): 73
Ratio: 2.5
These are awesome numbers!
Also, my resting heart rate is 54...Nice!
Feb 28, 2011
Health Update for February
It’s time for another update:
Weight on 1/31/2011: 167
Weight on 2/28/2011: 164
Weight Change : -3 pounds! Not as much as last month, but I've included more fiber in my diet, and have been really trying to not be starving myself. I've pretty much lost my spare tire, but there's always room for improvement!
Total Miles Run this Month: 66.14 Miles
Total Milage for 2011: 127.23 Miles ...That's a lot of miles!
Total Workout Minutes This month: 728 I think I might have missed a day or two here...as it is way less than January...but the Milage seems right.
Total Workout Minutes for 2011: 1980
Total Calories burned from Working out: 8356
For the second month into this, I've definitely noticed a difference. By altering my eating habits, and including more Fiber and greens, my Calorie intake has leveled off, and that has helped keep my weight fairly constant.
I've also added some basic Strength training a couple days a week. Nothing too fancy, just some pushups, dips, and Plank(ing) to help improve the "T-Rex" arms as Robyn calls them ;)
All in all, Going well and I'm really enjoying it. I've slipped a few days as far as tracking my intake, but I think I've got it down to a fairly good science: I don't change up my eating too much and stay away from Sweets...I've really started paying attention to portions, and ensuring my "helping" of food really isn't four or five.
Here's to another good month!
Weight on 1/31/2011: 167
Weight on 2/28/2011: 164
Weight Change : -3 pounds! Not as much as last month, but I've included more fiber in my diet, and have been really trying to not be starving myself. I've pretty much lost my spare tire, but there's always room for improvement!
Total Miles Run this Month: 66.14 Miles
Total Milage for 2011: 127.23 Miles ...That's a lot of miles!
Total Workout Minutes This month: 728 I think I might have missed a day or two here...as it is way less than January...but the Milage seems right.
Total Workout Minutes for 2011: 1980
Total Calories burned from Working out: 8356
For the second month into this, I've definitely noticed a difference. By altering my eating habits, and including more Fiber and greens, my Calorie intake has leveled off, and that has helped keep my weight fairly constant.
I've also added some basic Strength training a couple days a week. Nothing too fancy, just some pushups, dips, and Plank(ing) to help improve the "T-Rex" arms as Robyn calls them ;)
All in all, Going well and I'm really enjoying it. I've slipped a few days as far as tracking my intake, but I think I've got it down to a fairly good science: I don't change up my eating too much and stay away from Sweets...I've really started paying attention to portions, and ensuring my "helping" of food really isn't four or five.
Here's to another good month!
Jan 10, 2011
Spark People
I decided to do a better job of tracking my health this year (I guess it's a resolution). I joined the site SparkPeople.com as a way to track my activities.
If you want to follow along, go here!
http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=mpeterson221
If you want to follow along, go here!
http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=mpeterson221
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