230

Yeah! Soon to be in the 20's.
I kinda find it a bit humorous stating that.
Oh how I would like to be in the 120's but I do not think that is feasible to my body type. All I can say I am looking forward to being in the 100's hopefully by November. Then I can proudly state that I have lost 100 lbs via decolonizing my diet and exercise. The past few weeks I been taking my workouts outside! I can run/jog for 4 min on the treadmill then back to a brisk walk and back to a run/jog. I am still self-conscious running/jogging outside and I am in a desperate need to acquire a new sports bra (I been surviving on wearing two bras) and new workout pants/shorts as I am swimming in them. As for attending hot yoga classes - I have not checked that off my list. Soon maybe tomorrow.

Gym Week

I have been working hard at the gym all week... so far

Sunday - 40 min med/hard cardio (bike and treadmill)
Monday - Step Aerobics (Bodystep class)
Tuesday - 42 min med/hard cardio (bike and elliptical machine), triceps, back, chest and chest
Wednesday - 20 min on bike, triceps, legs, hips


go me. Not much movement on scale.

Last nights workout

35 minutes hard cardio (treadmill and step)+ 220 lbs seated leg press + 45 lat pull down + 45 lb chest press = sore butt and chest

I heart blogs

I like to read healthy living blogs. I find them very motivating and often I get excited when my favorites post a new entry. The main purpose of this blog was to document my healthy living progress and to also document the weight loss that often comes with that. Since November 2009, I have lost 40 lbs and I feel great about that. Aside from losing some pounds, I been reflecting on the changes I made the past year. The changes were minor, for example, I eat less and I diligently watch my portion sizes. At first I used measuring cups and a food scale, but now I am pretty good at eyeballing. Michael and I eat a lot of veggies, whole grain carbs, and lean cuts of meat. We never buy white bread, white rice or regular pasta. The only white item we allow is homemade bannock. Michael’s granny makes the best Cree style bannock. It is a treat. She sends it home with me when I return from Gillam for work. Bannock has its roots from Scotland and over the decades or even centuries it has become a tradition in Cree people’s lives. I can argue that we should stop eating bannock for health reasons – but there are ways to make the bread healthier like using white wheat flour and eliminate the lard and use fat that is less evil.
Another factor I contribute my success to is exercise. Over the past 6 months or so I have taken up weight lifting in addition to cardio. I have read from numerous sources that weight lifting is essential to building lean muscle mass and assists with weight loss. I feel stronger and more confident.
Here is a list of blogs that I love to read! Some deal with weight loss, living a balanced lifestyle and humour. They are not categorized.

http://www.jennyfromdarock.com/
http://www.embracingbalance.com/
http://lynnsstylediaries.blogspot.com/
http://fattyfighter.blogspot.com/
http://hereontheprairies.blogspot.com/

Wednesday August 18/10 workout

I hurt my back last Wednesday. I was bedridden and miserable. Finally after a week I am now recovered.

Here is my workout
I went to check out the North Centennial Pool on Sinclair Street and was amazed with its goodies.

Elliptical machine 10 minutes
Leg press - 100 lbs - 3 sets of 15
Chest press - 70lbs - 3 sets of 12
Back row - 70 lbs - 3 sets of 10
Swimming (doggie paddle and back stroke) - 45 minutes

Monday's workout

Twenty minutes on stationary bike (med-hard effort)
Twenty minutes on treadmill (incline 3 and 3.8 mph)

Leg press 150lbs 3 sets of 12
Chest press 10 lbs per arm 3 sets of 12
Lat. Pull down 70 lbs 3 sets of 12