Oh, how I need better planning.
It's a learning process.
I didn't get to bed as early as I planned because I waited to late to prep my clothes & food for the next day.
I got up at 5am in order to make my 7am workout.
I made good time and had all my food for the day & I remembered to pack my roller skates this time!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Failure Reached!
So the goal is to actually reach Full Muscle Failure. Meaning, that you can't push, pull, resist or move the weight anymore. I have to say that I defiantly reached that goal on all but 2 of the machines this morning.
Tim said that by the 5th-6th workout is when woman start to actually notice changes in their body.
In week 4, I noticed that I have barely any of a roll on my back and have lost a 1/2" from my waist and chest.
I wonder what change I will notice?
Tim said that by the 5th-6th workout is when woman start to actually notice changes in their body.
In week 4, I noticed that I have barely any of a roll on my back and have lost a 1/2" from my waist and chest.
I wonder what change I will notice?
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Just when you think you are recovered...
Just when I thought, "Hey, my muscles weren't so sore this time", I pressed on my abs and sternum and the muscle are sore.
Then last night my calves where sore.
It is almost as if like a deep bruise that doesn't show up on the surface until days later.
I now understand how people would think they are fine and then do another hard workout and actually land up hurting the muscle(s).
So I will just have to keep on in my recovery period.
But I think I will go swimming at Barton Springs on Sunday or Monday.
Maybe I can talk Brian into going.
Then last night my calves where sore.
It is almost as if like a deep bruise that doesn't show up on the surface until days later.
I now understand how people would think they are fine and then do another hard workout and actually land up hurting the muscle(s).
So I will just have to keep on in my recovery period.
But I think I will go swimming at Barton Springs on Sunday or Monday.
Maybe I can talk Brian into going.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Head shot comparison
So with the theme of comparison, here are 3 pics of me, one taken at christmas, one taken a few months ago and the other taken yesterday.
I see a difference in my cheeks.
I see a difference in my cheeks.
Those Before & After pictures
Ever notice that sometimes with before and after pictures usually have some type of clothing that it is hard to see a difference in the details?
Over time, progressional photos are more likely to show the changes.
I need instant gratification progress reports, so here is my evil plan.
Triumph Motorcycles are notorious for producing clothing that is of smaller size than labeled. A few years ago, it was so bad that I had to buy a 2L shirt when in fact I wore a large in all the other brands.
Now up to 4 weeks ago, I couldn't even button one button.
So, here is my first photo to use to judge my progress.
Over time, progressional photos are more likely to show the changes.
I need instant gratification progress reports, so here is my evil plan.
Triumph Motorcycles are notorious for producing clothing that is of smaller size than labeled. A few years ago, it was so bad that I had to buy a 2L shirt when in fact I wore a large in all the other brands.
Now up to 4 weeks ago, I couldn't even button one button.
So, here is my first photo to use to judge my progress.
A little about me, I was born with what is termed as flexible flat feet.
I did not start walking until I was 1 yrs. old and even then, Dr. Basore was concerend because I was walking on my toes. My mom, instead of putting me in the shoe/leg braces to keep my feet straight, instead had us girls play a game that had us try and walk down our hallway, feet straight with a book on top of the head. The goal of course was to make it all the way down the hall as fast as we could without dropping the book.
I also wore the old baby shoes until I was 6 to prevent me from walking on my toes. Shoes at that time had arches in them and hurt my feet.
At 8 yrs. old, we started going to a chiroprator who proceeded not only with adjustments but with making custom inserts to help strengthen/creat an arch.
I still have to concentrate sometimes on rolling my feet up and not let them roll flat, I have more of an arch on my left foot than I do my right. I also do not have as pronounced sway back as I did before the inserts.
In 2001, I severly hurt my back by lifting a bag of wet mulch incorrectly and a few days later was in the emergency room with back spasm.
In 2012, I told the PA that I was tired of just taking pills, I want to know what is wrong and do something about it.
Note: I don't take pain pills or muscle relaxers often, mainly b/c of the sleepiness and I worry that I could hurt someone while I am driving. Also, my mom always stressed that it was scary to be out of control while on pills. My former spouse was addicted to pain pills so I have a certain paranoia all around that issue. I tend to take the pills when I can't take the pain or am about to black out or can't move.
A typical bottle of 30 pills cut in half would last me over a year.
So after 3 MRI's later, I have a degenerating spine (which being only 41 at the time, definately genetic, duh.) arthritis in my lower back, 2 inflammed disc in mid and lower spine, the mid one being torn also. To top it all off, my hip had started seizing up 2 months prioir at random times with excrutiating pain and here it is I actually have burcitis in the right hip. But there were still no explanation of why the 2nd toe on each foot where numb to overly sensative, along with back spasms and a numb section on the right side. No, not sciatic nerve related.
As I lay down for the Doc to look at my back, he had my roll to my side to get up, no go, at home I don't lay on hard surfaces because I no longer can get up with out screaming & crying. Which is unusual for me as far as pain is involved, I usually just make a hissing zush sound when I am trying to get through the pain.
He pulled up my shirt and was shocked as he watched the ripple of spasms travel up the right side of my back. He located a hard lump of muscle on the upper right buttocks near the spine. He used a trigger point injection and had to force the needle into the muscle. I actually have a permanent bruise on my back from the injection.
I currently get trigger point massages once a month now.
I do have the mojority of feeling back in my toes and my back as a result. Definately worth the bruise.
FOr the torn disc, I did get an injection into the spine and surprising to everyone, I am one of those rare people that it has ehlped for almost a year at this point.
But, now what to do about exercising? I'm to worried about working out at home on a bench, I may not be able to get up, then that means a set back. Using the ball helps out but my back starts aching by the end of the workout and I am worried.
Still rollerskating once a week but I am now worried about my muscle loss.
On April 3, 2013, I finally took up Timothy Parravanno's offer to 2 free workouts at Kelly Personal Training here in Austin, TX.
http://kellypersonaltraining.com/
A few things that had me willing to try this approach of an intense workout that is 20-30 minutes long and you only go once a week.
1) Well, obviously, it is only once a week.
2) Tim has problems with his back so He knew about my concerns
3) Tim told me that with the MedEx Equipement, He can help me strengthen my core and help heal in the process.
So a workout that is going to be a short amount of time, and you are on machines designed to not get you hurt and you have a trainer with you all the way. The point is to get to the point of muscle failure. DId I mention that the workout is really slow? And don't forget to breath, open mouth and forcably.
So, got off work on Tues, worked out, and then went skating. Big mistake. FOr the first 60 min, my legs shook so bad, I didn't think I would make it. but I skated for 2 hrs.
April 10, same routine, but I did not have as much trouble skating afterwards.
April 17, Had to reschedule for Tim had a last minute place he had to be. NP.
Rescheduled for Thurs at 7:30 am!
Great Workout! and I had to eat a 2nd breakfast, starving! Ate heavily for 2 days.
Tim says that is normal.
Went ahead and paid for 6 sessions. GIving up eating out for lunch during the week to pay for it.
April 23, back on Tues but I thought my time was &;30 am but it was 7 so I had to pick up the next slot at 8.
WOW! I can press out 510lbs. guess Tim is going to shorten my pushing area and raise the weight on my next session.
I will have to set the alarm for 5am to make it to North Austin on time.
After a workout, I am totally exhausted. I usually don't hurt until 2 days later.
You truly do need 5-7 days to recover from the workout.
Drink lots of water! and Eat lots and lots of Fruit and vegetables.
Eat 6X a day no more than 4 hrs apart and have protein with at least 4 of those meals.
After about 2 days of eating voraciously, I tend to have a small meal day for the next 2 days and then regular meals after that.
Stay off the scale, lean muscle weighs more than fat.
Use your clothes or a belt to judge results.
I use a tape measure and so far I have lost .5" in my waiste & Chest/bust/pecs.
Happy Camper here.
I did not start walking until I was 1 yrs. old and even then, Dr. Basore was concerend because I was walking on my toes. My mom, instead of putting me in the shoe/leg braces to keep my feet straight, instead had us girls play a game that had us try and walk down our hallway, feet straight with a book on top of the head. The goal of course was to make it all the way down the hall as fast as we could without dropping the book.
I also wore the old baby shoes until I was 6 to prevent me from walking on my toes. Shoes at that time had arches in them and hurt my feet.
At 8 yrs. old, we started going to a chiroprator who proceeded not only with adjustments but with making custom inserts to help strengthen/creat an arch.
I still have to concentrate sometimes on rolling my feet up and not let them roll flat, I have more of an arch on my left foot than I do my right. I also do not have as pronounced sway back as I did before the inserts.
In 2001, I severly hurt my back by lifting a bag of wet mulch incorrectly and a few days later was in the emergency room with back spasm.
In 2012, I told the PA that I was tired of just taking pills, I want to know what is wrong and do something about it.
Note: I don't take pain pills or muscle relaxers often, mainly b/c of the sleepiness and I worry that I could hurt someone while I am driving. Also, my mom always stressed that it was scary to be out of control while on pills. My former spouse was addicted to pain pills so I have a certain paranoia all around that issue. I tend to take the pills when I can't take the pain or am about to black out or can't move.
A typical bottle of 30 pills cut in half would last me over a year.
So after 3 MRI's later, I have a degenerating spine (which being only 41 at the time, definately genetic, duh.) arthritis in my lower back, 2 inflammed disc in mid and lower spine, the mid one being torn also. To top it all off, my hip had started seizing up 2 months prioir at random times with excrutiating pain and here it is I actually have burcitis in the right hip. But there were still no explanation of why the 2nd toe on each foot where numb to overly sensative, along with back spasms and a numb section on the right side. No, not sciatic nerve related.
As I lay down for the Doc to look at my back, he had my roll to my side to get up, no go, at home I don't lay on hard surfaces because I no longer can get up with out screaming & crying. Which is unusual for me as far as pain is involved, I usually just make a hissing zush sound when I am trying to get through the pain.
He pulled up my shirt and was shocked as he watched the ripple of spasms travel up the right side of my back. He located a hard lump of muscle on the upper right buttocks near the spine. He used a trigger point injection and had to force the needle into the muscle. I actually have a permanent bruise on my back from the injection.
I currently get trigger point massages once a month now.
I do have the mojority of feeling back in my toes and my back as a result. Definately worth the bruise.
FOr the torn disc, I did get an injection into the spine and surprising to everyone, I am one of those rare people that it has ehlped for almost a year at this point.
But, now what to do about exercising? I'm to worried about working out at home on a bench, I may not be able to get up, then that means a set back. Using the ball helps out but my back starts aching by the end of the workout and I am worried.
Still rollerskating once a week but I am now worried about my muscle loss.
On April 3, 2013, I finally took up Timothy Parravanno's offer to 2 free workouts at Kelly Personal Training here in Austin, TX.
http://kellypersonaltraining.com/
A few things that had me willing to try this approach of an intense workout that is 20-30 minutes long and you only go once a week.
1) Well, obviously, it is only once a week.
2) Tim has problems with his back so He knew about my concerns
3) Tim told me that with the MedEx Equipement, He can help me strengthen my core and help heal in the process.
So a workout that is going to be a short amount of time, and you are on machines designed to not get you hurt and you have a trainer with you all the way. The point is to get to the point of muscle failure. DId I mention that the workout is really slow? And don't forget to breath, open mouth and forcably.
So, got off work on Tues, worked out, and then went skating. Big mistake. FOr the first 60 min, my legs shook so bad, I didn't think I would make it. but I skated for 2 hrs.
April 10, same routine, but I did not have as much trouble skating afterwards.
April 17, Had to reschedule for Tim had a last minute place he had to be. NP.
Rescheduled for Thurs at 7:30 am!
Great Workout! and I had to eat a 2nd breakfast, starving! Ate heavily for 2 days.
Tim says that is normal.
Went ahead and paid for 6 sessions. GIving up eating out for lunch during the week to pay for it.
April 23, back on Tues but I thought my time was &;30 am but it was 7 so I had to pick up the next slot at 8.
WOW! I can press out 510lbs. guess Tim is going to shorten my pushing area and raise the weight on my next session.
I will have to set the alarm for 5am to make it to North Austin on time.
After a workout, I am totally exhausted. I usually don't hurt until 2 days later.
You truly do need 5-7 days to recover from the workout.
Drink lots of water! and Eat lots and lots of Fruit and vegetables.
Eat 6X a day no more than 4 hrs apart and have protein with at least 4 of those meals.
After about 2 days of eating voraciously, I tend to have a small meal day for the next 2 days and then regular meals after that.
Stay off the scale, lean muscle weighs more than fat.
Use your clothes or a belt to judge results.
I use a tape measure and so far I have lost .5" in my waiste & Chest/bust/pecs.
Happy Camper here.
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