Workout Blog

Back on track

2008-12-09T21:27:00.000-08:00

After Thanksgiving I got a really bad cold, I finally got my voice back, but still have a yucky throat. I knew I had to get back on track, so I finally made it back to the gym today.
Even with Thanksgiving I have been able to lose a little more weight. I was down to 114 lbs at the gym this morning.

Tuesday- Amy: 30 min elliptical, 2.25 miles
Wednesday-
Thursday-
Friday-
Saturday-

Week 7

2008-11-24T10:51:00.000-08:00

Monday- Amy: 30 min elliptical, 2.2 miles and stationary bike 30 min 10.6 miles; Jessica went to the gym with me today, it was a lot of fun! Thanks Jess!
Tuesday Amy: Paula woke up sick this morning so we didn't make it to the gym.
Wednesday Amy: Daycare
Thursday Mike was playing in a turkey bowl this morning, so I didn't make it to the gym before they closed, so when he got home I took my bike out for a 10 mile ride. I really enjoyed it, but I really need to get a different bike before I start going out more.
Friday
Saturday

week 6

2008-11-17T11:13:00.000-08:00

Monday- Amy: 1 hour stationary bike, 21.6 miles
Mike: 3 miles jogging, 500 push-ups (10 sets of 50)
Tuesday- Amy 30 min arctrainer (think gazelle or whatever it was called on the infomercial) It was actually a good workout!
Wednesday- Amy: Day care
Mike: 6 miles bike, 4 1/2 miles running
Thursday- Amy: 1 hour spin class
Mike: 6 miles bike, 30 minutes basketball
Friday- Amy: 30 min treadmill, 2.3 miles, and 30 min arctrainer;
Mike: 6 miles bike, 30 minutes basketball
Saturday- Amy: 30 min elliptical, 2.2 miles and 30 min stationary bike 10.8 miles;

Week 5

2008-11-10T09:44:00.000-08:00

It's been nice going to the gym so much, I am really enjoying it. So far I have lost 6 lbs!

Monday- Amy: 1 hour elliptical, 4.7 miles
Tuesday- Amy: 1 hour treadmill, 3.88 miles
Wednesday- Amy: Day care
Thursday- Amy: 45 min spin class (I had to leave during the cool down because Roscoe had early out today).
Friday- Amy: 30 minutes elliptical, 2.3 miles (early out again today)
Saturday-

Week 4

2008-11-05T10:43:00.000-08:00

Back at it this week

Monday- Amy: 1 hour elliptical, 4.6 miles
Mike: 3 miles jogging
Tuesday- Amy: 1 hour stationary bike, 21.5 miles
Mike: 45 min. weight training
Wednesday- Amy: daycare
Mike: 3 miles jogging
Thursday- Amy: 1 hour spin class
Mike: 45 min. weight training
Friday- Amy: 1 hour treadmill, 4.16 miles
Mike: 3 miles jogging
Saturday-

Week 3

2008-10-28T08:13:00.000-07:00

Well, we have all been really sick this weekend, but I look forward to getting back to the gym soon.

Monday- Amy: Me and Michaela were sick Sunday night/Monday morning, so no gym.
Tuesday-Amy: Mike and Paula are sick this morning, I cant take Paula to the daycare, but hopefully I can go tonight if Mike is feeling up to watching the kids.
Wednesday- Amy: Daycare
Thursday- Amy: 1 hour spin class, it's getting better
Friday- Amy: 45 min treadmill
Saturday- Amy: 1 hr, eliptical

A new week, a new set of battle wounds!

2008-10-19T18:09:00.000-07:00

Monday- Amy: 45 min, 16.2 miles on the stationary bike; 30 min, walk 1.5 miles;
Mike: 45 min. weight training
Tuesday- Amy: 35 min, 2.5 miles on the elliptical, 20 min weight training;
Mike: 7 miles bike, 3 miles jogging
Wednesday- Amy: Daycare; Mike: 1 hour basketball
Thursday- Amy: 1 hour spin class, I have never felt like I would throw up from working out so hard until today!
Mike: 45 min. weight training; 3 miles jogging
Friday- Amy: 20 min treadmill, 1.33 miles;
Saturday- Amy: 20 min step class, it was really confusing because I didn't know the steps, 45 min, 16.2 miles on the stationary bike;

Workout challenge

2008-10-13T10:45:00.000-07:00

So I am going to post my workouts for the week (Mike says accountability will keep you motivated)

Monday - Amy: 45 min, 16.2 miles on the stationary bike
Mike: 30 min, 2.9 miles running (31 degrees and colder with the sweat) 400 cals. burned.
Tuesday- Amy: 35 min, 2.5 miles on the elliptical (this is the first time I have used the elliptical at the gym and all I can say is Ouch! my legs are so tired and my feet actually went to sleep!)
Mike: 45 min. weight training
Wednesday- Amy: Daycare at gym
Mike: 30 min, 2.9 miles jogging
Thursday- Amy: 1 hour, spin class (WOW!, my thighs burn soooooooooo bad, but fun and a good workout)
Mike: 45 min weight training, .5 mile sprint
Friday- UEA date day, we left the kids with my mom and went to the convention for the day!
Saturday-Amy: 30 min, treadmill 2 miles

Where do I start?

2008-10-12T20:56:00.000-07:00

I wish I could pinpoint the moment that I decided to change my life, but there were so many things that went into my decision to lose weight. I guess the most important thing is that I finally did it. 385lbs. was the highest "official" weight I got to (that was a year before I started, so it may have been more), and I am currently at 195lbs. I had a goal to be at 185lbs. by Christmas 2008, so I still have a shot.
To keep myself motivated I will post my weight each week on the blog, and I will keep a journal of my weekly workouts. I hope to get advice from people that read this to help me along the way, and I hope these posts motivate and inspire others to start, or continue, the journey.

Working Out

2008-10-12T20:48:00.000-07:00

Mike wanted to start a workout blog where he can put what he is doing and people can give him tips and suggestions. I am going to be posting as well so if you want to keep up with us and let us know what you are doing to workout let us know.