LJ1972
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Friday Training -
Woooo upper body day - typing like a T-Rex
3min warm up on TM, then hills - every 30sec increase incline by 2% up to 12, jog 1 minute then back down to 5 for a minute, then ...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Thursday Workouts -
I have been absolutely exhausted all week - even cancelled my trainer session on Tuesday. Didn't do any good, I still didn't sleep. *sigh*
Back to it today
12 reps, 5 ...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Tuesday Training -
Met with my trainer today for a butt kicking and she delivered!
about 300m row for warm up then 3 rounds of :
500m row for time
20 (35lb) Kettlebell swings
10 Captai...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Tuesday Training -
30 minute extreme cycle class
Trainer - 3 rounds of 3 stations, 1 min work, no planned rest
55lb clean and press
35lb kettlebell sumo squat high pull
55lb bent over ro...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Thursday Training -
Trainer workout today... she was "semi-easy" on me since I was SUPPOSED to have my triathlon Saturday (thanks for that not happening, stinking Tropical Storm Karen! :( )
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LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Friday Workouts -
Another trainer day... feeling more myself so I wasn't so hard on myself.
30sec work, 10sec rest, 6 rounds at one station before going to the next
BOSU Crab walk (the mo...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Thursday Workouts -
Met with the trainer again. This was the first time I have ever fought tears in a workout. I know now why it happens on those reality shows.... super tough effort in a workout...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 11 years, 5 months ago
Yesterday -
I am not even sure how to describe yesterday. Before surgery I suffered with very dark, very dangerous major depression and PTSD. Of course these things still plague me from tim...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Tuesday Workout -
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Pre-op I suffered from major depression and PTSD. Literally days after surgery, I started building confidence. Now, 2yrs out, I have hit the darkest place in a very lon...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 11 years, 5 months ago
LONG 2 weeks -
Ok, I have been out, but I have very valid reasons.
Wednesday 9/4 I left for Texas! I visited with my niece, her hubby and their turning 1yr old son - my littlest superher...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Friday / Weekend training -
After being out of commission for 2 weeks, except one trainer session over a week ago, Friday's workout nearly did me in. It was UGLY. I spent 5 days in Texas visiting family, ...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Tuesday Training -
Worked with the trainer today -
21,15,9 reps
plank pulls, BOSU situps, wide pushups on lowered bar (smith machine), BOSU cross unders
Then stairs - sprint up stairs (...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Rest Day??? NOOOO -
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Friday Training -
I trained with my trainer today. Used whole wheat bread, peanut butter and 1/2 a banana - did ok with that, then this afternoon had some watermelon (1 chunk from one of those pr...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Tolerance Changes @ 2yrs out -
I was 2 years post op as of 8/16. I have never dumped, I can eat a LOT of food, carbs have never bothered me. The last few weeks I have noticed some changes in my tolerance. ...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Thursday Training -
Trainer session - 5 stations, 3 rounds, 10 reps
15lb dumb bells reverse fly, 30lb dumb bells chest press, tricep dips (bodyweight, but assisted), (forgot the weight) bice...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Monday Workouts -
Usually Monday is a rest day, but my Tri group training was canceled for weather yesterday so I went to the gym.
30 minute "ABSolute Glutes" class - 15 minute EMOM (Eve...
LJ1972 accomplished a goal 11 years, 6 months ago
run a 5k
LJ1972 accomplished a goal 11 years, 6 months ago
go hiking and not get tired
LJ1972 accomplished a goal 11 years, 6 months ago
Go to the water park and ride all the slides
LJ1972 accomplished a goal 11 years, 6 months ago
stop avoiding long lost friends due to my weight
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 11 years, 6 months ago
Expectations of Perfection -
One thing that has haunted and dogged my heels since surgery is my expectation of perfection.
I MUST eat the small portions as described in my handbook - even if I am traini...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Friday Fabulousness -
I adore my trainer. Really. She can push me past limits I place on myself everytime.
Today: 5 stations, 8 reps, 6 rounds
weighted bar reverse lunges (75 first round, then...
LJ1972 wrote a blog post 11 years, 6 months ago
BOO! -
*dusts cobwebs off of blog and eases back into routine*
Wow... I am happy to say I am in a better place than I was when I posted here in April! I still have days where I ea...
LJ1972 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Tuesday Training -
WOW. WOW.
Usually I do my session with the trainer first on Tuesdays, and then Spin class. Today she had a meeting so we did Spin first. I went all out - figured it was a w...
About Me
FL
Location
27.0
BMI
Surgery
08/16/2011
Surgery Date
Apr 10, 2011
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