In the Gym
Yesterday I did 30 minutes on the bike and went almost 7 miles. I absolutely hate the stationary bike. I feel like it only works one muscle group on your legs and my butt goes to sleep. But anyway after the bike I worked my arms and abs. I felt very sluggish yesterday so the workout was hard; it was even harder to get out of bed.
So today I made up my mind before I even left that I was going to do the circuit training. Thankfully the gym was not as busy today as it was Tuesday so I hopped on the elliptical and did the 4 ½ minutes of intervals. I was consistently doing .50 to .60 miles in 4 ½ minutes. My rest speed was staying somewhere between 5-6 mph and my sprint speed was somewhere between 10-13 mph (I started off going 13mph but my last run was closer to 10mph) I did five sets and in-between my elliptical intervals I worked my legs and arms. Today was a great workout despite the fact that my left ear is completely stopped up and it’s painful when I swallow (I hate allergies). I will be taking off tomorrow because Saturday I will be attending the “Adventure Boot Camp for Women” with SGT Reynolds. I am so excited and nervous about it.
In The Word
I know I haven’t blogged about my reading in a few days, and it’s not because I haven’t been reading I just don’t have any big revelation I want to talk about.
God is definitely working in my life right now though. He is working on my patience and my trust in him. I’m not really a big fan of him working on me in these areas but I’m sure that’s why he is doing it : )
I haven’t forgotten about my big news either, but nothing has happened yet so I have nothing to share yet.
Now Fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshipped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in the whole land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.
-Joshua 24:14-15
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Week 3
In the Gym
Well SGT Reynold’s didn’t disappoint Saturday. Josh worked out with us too so that was a real treat. SGT Reynold’s worked out our entire body Saturday and boy did I feel the consequences yesterday (in a good way) : ) So much so that I didn’t go to the gym yesterday, I also disparately needed to sleep in because I was exhausted. Josh was such a good sport and finished the entire workout even though he was exhausted (He hasn’t worked out in over a year and has never worked out like that). I did run one lap around the gym and it felt pretty good until Sunday morning so my calves are still not healed. I am getting so frustrated with the whole thing. Maybe I’m just not cut out to be a runner but I’m not giving up yet I’m going to try and give it a few more weeks.
Today I still didn’t feel like going to the gym but I got up anyway. The gym was abnormally busy today so I opted out of doing circuit training because I knew it would be hard to keep an elliptical open if I wasn’t staying on it. I worked out on the elliptical for 30 minutes and went a little over 3 miles. Then I did some ab work and finished with a few arm machines and some stretching.
Weigh In
So I am pleased to announce that I lost a whopping………….
1/2 a pound
I know, I know, I should be happy and I am glad to finally see a change on the scale but I’m really looking for bigger numbers. I’m considering doing a 14 week jump start kind of diet with Heather. I’ve never been good at those kinds of diets and that’s why I haven’t decided for sure. I hate to set myself up for failure.
So this week’s results
Week 3
Weight: 161.5
Waist: 32 ½
Chest: 38
Hips: 39
So I’m down ½ a pound, ½ and inch in my waist, and an inch in my hips. Not bad, not bad at all.
Well SGT Reynold’s didn’t disappoint Saturday. Josh worked out with us too so that was a real treat. SGT Reynold’s worked out our entire body Saturday and boy did I feel the consequences yesterday (in a good way) : ) So much so that I didn’t go to the gym yesterday, I also disparately needed to sleep in because I was exhausted. Josh was such a good sport and finished the entire workout even though he was exhausted (He hasn’t worked out in over a year and has never worked out like that). I did run one lap around the gym and it felt pretty good until Sunday morning so my calves are still not healed. I am getting so frustrated with the whole thing. Maybe I’m just not cut out to be a runner but I’m not giving up yet I’m going to try and give it a few more weeks.
Today I still didn’t feel like going to the gym but I got up anyway. The gym was abnormally busy today so I opted out of doing circuit training because I knew it would be hard to keep an elliptical open if I wasn’t staying on it. I worked out on the elliptical for 30 minutes and went a little over 3 miles. Then I did some ab work and finished with a few arm machines and some stretching.
Weigh In
So I am pleased to announce that I lost a whopping………….
1/2 a pound
I know, I know, I should be happy and I am glad to finally see a change on the scale but I’m really looking for bigger numbers. I’m considering doing a 14 week jump start kind of diet with Heather. I’ve never been good at those kinds of diets and that’s why I haven’t decided for sure. I hate to set myself up for failure.
So this week’s results
Week 3
Weight: 161.5
Waist: 32 ½
Chest: 38
Hips: 39
So I’m down ½ a pound, ½ and inch in my waist, and an inch in my hips. Not bad, not bad at all.
Friday, March 25, 2011
In the Gym
Today is mine and Josh’s anniversary so I wanted to make sure I worked out hard this morning because I know we are going to go eat dinner out and go to a movie (I will also be eating a small breakfast and lunch to hopefully off set the dinner tonight) : )
I did circuit training again today because it burns off the most calories for me. I did the elliptical today instead of the bike. My legs are a little sore from biking yesterday but I did 5 sets on the elliptical 3 going forwards and 2 going backwards. I did ab workouts in-between elliptical sets. I am starting to notice that I’m building strength, I did a few planks today and normally I can’t hold out the last .30 second set but today it was a LOT easier. It is always a motivator to see that your hard work is paying off.
Tomorrow I will be working out with SGT Reynolds again. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for me. : )
In the Word
I love the book of Joshua. It’s like a great novel full of suspense, action, and drama. In today’s reading we had the Crossing of the Jordan River, The Stones of Remembrance, and The Battle for Jericho. So many amazing things I could focus on. If you can’t tell I’m having a hard time picking one to highlight.
Ok so one thing I’ve always liked about the Crossing of the Jordan River was:
Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during the harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing. It piled up in a heap a great distance away at a town called Adam in the vicinity of Zarethan, while the water flowing down to the Sea of Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. The priest who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel passed until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground. -Joshua 3:15-17
A few things:
1. The river was at flood stage. I always picture the Wolf River at flood stage and it’s almost touching the bridge in Collierville. That’s a lot of water and it’s flowing extremely faster than normal. So God was really showing off.
2. The Priest who were carrying the ark had to have some major trust. The water didn’t stop flowing until their feet touched the water, not before. And remember it’s at flood stage so this more than likely wasn’t a calm river.
3. The water piled up in a heap at a town called Adam. This always makes me think about how when Jesus died on the cross for all our sins, our sins were piled up in a heap all the way to Adam’s sin. Our sins were all wrapped up in to one and put on Jesus and were all paid for. What a great picture of God’s redemption in the Old Testament
One last note: If you’ve been reading the Chronological Bible and have gotten behind due to Deuteronomy and the re-giving of the law, now is a great time to get back in. Don’t worry about catching up just pick up on today’s date. : )
Today is mine and Josh’s anniversary so I wanted to make sure I worked out hard this morning because I know we are going to go eat dinner out and go to a movie (I will also be eating a small breakfast and lunch to hopefully off set the dinner tonight) : )
I did circuit training again today because it burns off the most calories for me. I did the elliptical today instead of the bike. My legs are a little sore from biking yesterday but I did 5 sets on the elliptical 3 going forwards and 2 going backwards. I did ab workouts in-between elliptical sets. I am starting to notice that I’m building strength, I did a few planks today and normally I can’t hold out the last .30 second set but today it was a LOT easier. It is always a motivator to see that your hard work is paying off.
Tomorrow I will be working out with SGT Reynolds again. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for me. : )
In the Word
I love the book of Joshua. It’s like a great novel full of suspense, action, and drama. In today’s reading we had the Crossing of the Jordan River, The Stones of Remembrance, and The Battle for Jericho. So many amazing things I could focus on. If you can’t tell I’m having a hard time picking one to highlight.
Ok so one thing I’ve always liked about the Crossing of the Jordan River was:
Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during the harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing. It piled up in a heap a great distance away at a town called Adam in the vicinity of Zarethan, while the water flowing down to the Sea of Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. The priest who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel passed until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground. -Joshua 3:15-17
A few things:
1. The river was at flood stage. I always picture the Wolf River at flood stage and it’s almost touching the bridge in Collierville. That’s a lot of water and it’s flowing extremely faster than normal. So God was really showing off.
2. The Priest who were carrying the ark had to have some major trust. The water didn’t stop flowing until their feet touched the water, not before. And remember it’s at flood stage so this more than likely wasn’t a calm river.
3. The water piled up in a heap at a town called Adam. This always makes me think about how when Jesus died on the cross for all our sins, our sins were piled up in a heap all the way to Adam’s sin. Our sins were all wrapped up in to one and put on Jesus and were all paid for. What a great picture of God’s redemption in the Old Testament
One last note: If you’ve been reading the Chronological Bible and have gotten behind due to Deuteronomy and the re-giving of the law, now is a great time to get back in. Don’t worry about catching up just pick up on today’s date. : )
Thursday, March 24, 2011
God is Good
In the Gym
Today I couldn’t resist anymore and I worked out my legs. I did SGT Reynold’s Circuit Training. I got on the bike and did intervals of 1.00 minute normal speed then .30 seconds as fast as I could go, for 4 ½ minutes. Then I jumped on a leg machine and did 60 reps then did something with my arms either a machine or free weight for 25-30 reps. I did this for 6 rounds (Bike, Legs, Arms repeat) The last round on the bike I did .30 seconds of normal speed, and 1.00 minute as fast as I could go for 4 ½ minutes. I finished with 10 minutes of stretching.
In the Word
Let me just say:
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME! ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD!
I can’t go into details yet but God is really showing off. Yesterday I had many moments of doubt, frustration, fear, anger, and anxiety. If God was testing me I would say I made a D-. Josh on the other hand is passing with flying colors. He has been absolutely amazing.
Nothing is set in stone yet so I’m trying not to get my hopes up. But even if it doesn’t work out God gave me the encouragement I needed and the reminder that he is in control and has been orchestrating this from the beginning. I hope to be able to update in a week with full details.
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!
-Matthew 7:11
Today I couldn’t resist anymore and I worked out my legs. I did SGT Reynold’s Circuit Training. I got on the bike and did intervals of 1.00 minute normal speed then .30 seconds as fast as I could go, for 4 ½ minutes. Then I jumped on a leg machine and did 60 reps then did something with my arms either a machine or free weight for 25-30 reps. I did this for 6 rounds (Bike, Legs, Arms repeat) The last round on the bike I did .30 seconds of normal speed, and 1.00 minute as fast as I could go for 4 ½ minutes. I finished with 10 minutes of stretching.
In the Word
Let me just say:
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME! ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD!
I can’t go into details yet but God is really showing off. Yesterday I had many moments of doubt, frustration, fear, anger, and anxiety. If God was testing me I would say I made a D-. Josh on the other hand is passing with flying colors. He has been absolutely amazing.
Nothing is set in stone yet so I’m trying not to get my hopes up. But even if it doesn’t work out God gave me the encouragement I needed and the reminder that he is in control and has been orchestrating this from the beginning. I hope to be able to update in a week with full details.
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!
-Matthew 7:11
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Philippians 4:6-7
In the Gym
Today I worked out my arms and abs; I’m trying to stay away from things that work my calves so that maybe come Monday I can run without any pain. I incorporated a lot of the training Heather has been teaching me using the free weights and I also did a few of the machines. I am doing lighter weights and more repetitions to help tone my muscles instead of bulking up. I “lifted weights” for about 45 minutes and then stretched for a little while and then joined Allie on the bike for about 12 minutes at a very leisurely pace so I wouldn’t aggravate my calves. I am ready for my calves to heal so I can start my cardio again.
In the Word
Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts as you live in Christ Jesus
-Philippians 4:6-7
I am so thankful for memorizing scripture. God laid this verse on my heart just when I needed it. Last night Josh and I got some news that was a little hard to swallow. The house we are renting will no longer be available to rent come August. So once again we are on the hunt for a place to live. Let me just say; I AM SO TIRED OF MOVING!!!!! I would really like to stay in one place longer than a year (Josh and I haven’t done that in our entire five years of marriage). Please be praying for us; that we will trust God and not have a spirit of anxiousness and worry. Please pray that God will open the doors WIDE to another place for us to live sooner rather than later. I know God has a plan for us and I don’t doubt one little bit that he will provide because I’ve seen him do it for us time and time again. Thanks for your prayers
Today I worked out my arms and abs; I’m trying to stay away from things that work my calves so that maybe come Monday I can run without any pain. I incorporated a lot of the training Heather has been teaching me using the free weights and I also did a few of the machines. I am doing lighter weights and more repetitions to help tone my muscles instead of bulking up. I “lifted weights” for about 45 minutes and then stretched for a little while and then joined Allie on the bike for about 12 minutes at a very leisurely pace so I wouldn’t aggravate my calves. I am ready for my calves to heal so I can start my cardio again.
In the Word
Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts as you live in Christ Jesus
-Philippians 4:6-7
I am so thankful for memorizing scripture. God laid this verse on my heart just when I needed it. Last night Josh and I got some news that was a little hard to swallow. The house we are renting will no longer be available to rent come August. So once again we are on the hunt for a place to live. Let me just say; I AM SO TIRED OF MOVING!!!!! I would really like to stay in one place longer than a year (Josh and I haven’t done that in our entire five years of marriage). Please be praying for us; that we will trust God and not have a spirit of anxiousness and worry. Please pray that God will open the doors WIDE to another place for us to live sooner rather than later. I know God has a plan for us and I don’t doubt one little bit that he will provide because I’ve seen him do it for us time and time again. Thanks for your prayers
Monday, March 21, 2011
Seriously?!
Weigh In
Bleh. Nothing to report, as always.
Week 2
Weight: 162
Waist: 33
Chest: 38
Hips: 40
I am so beyond frustrated. I worked my freakin' butt off this week and watched my calorie intake with still no result. I didn't expect a huge jump this week but half a pound would've been nice, something to show for all my hard work. Anyway I'm going to keep at it and hope for better results next week.
In the Gym
Today SGT Reynolds met me at ATC to give me some help with my workout. She left me with my head spinning trying to figure out what to do I didn’t have as much time because we spent a while walking around the gym and talking. So I got on the elliptical for 25 minutes with no resistance and kept the pace at 6.5 to 7.0 mph. I did the first 10 minutes going forwards, the second 10 minutes backwards, and finished going forwards. In the first 9:00 minutes I went a mile, by 18:00 minutes I had gone two miles. With the five minute cool down I was able to do a “5K” (3.10 miles). I considered going for a run outside when I got home but my calves have been feeling really good and I almost hate to aggravate them again. Maybe I’ll try to go for a run tonight.
Bleh. Nothing to report, as always.
Week 2
Weight: 162
Waist: 33
Chest: 38
Hips: 40
I am so beyond frustrated. I worked my freakin' butt off this week and watched my calorie intake with still no result. I didn't expect a huge jump this week but half a pound would've been nice, something to show for all my hard work. Anyway I'm going to keep at it and hope for better results next week.
In the Gym
Today SGT Reynolds met me at ATC to give me some help with my workout. She left me with my head spinning trying to figure out what to do I didn’t have as much time because we spent a while walking around the gym and talking. So I got on the elliptical for 25 minutes with no resistance and kept the pace at 6.5 to 7.0 mph. I did the first 10 minutes going forwards, the second 10 minutes backwards, and finished going forwards. In the first 9:00 minutes I went a mile, by 18:00 minutes I had gone two miles. With the five minute cool down I was able to do a “5K” (3.10 miles). I considered going for a run outside when I got home but my calves have been feeling really good and I almost hate to aggravate them again. Maybe I’ll try to go for a run tonight.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Circuit Training, and a Mule
In the Gym
Today I went to Bellevue’s gym with SGT Reynolds. We did more circuit training. And let me tell you, circuit training is the most intense workout I’ve ever done. Your heart rate stays up and boy do you break a sweat. I’m looking forward to incorporating it into my daily workouts at ATC.
Thursday I went to ATC and worked out legs, and introduced Allie to the Russian Twist. Friday I took the day off due to Nate Dawg running a fever (but I made up for the day off today)
My calves are feeling great and I’m hoping for a good run outside Monday with little to no pain. Monday is also weigh-in day. And surprisingly I’m looking forward to that as well.
In the Word
Josh and I have an opportunity to go to Honduras this summer for a mission trip. We have been praying about it, and have decided that if God wants us to go he’ll provide financially. We have really been struggling because we would need more than just the expenses for the actual trip, we would also need money to cover the week we’d be gone because Josh doesn’t get paid vacation, and money for passports (I knew they were expensive I just didn’t realize how expensive).
So where’s the line? How do we sit back and let God handle it and yet still be proactive? How do we know when God has shut all doors? As of right now we have about a month to get the money together for the passports or we would have to spend even more to get them here on time.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. Many are the woes of the wicked but the LORD’S unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.
Psalm 32:8-10
I'm trying not to be a mule.....
Today I went to Bellevue’s gym with SGT Reynolds. We did more circuit training. And let me tell you, circuit training is the most intense workout I’ve ever done. Your heart rate stays up and boy do you break a sweat. I’m looking forward to incorporating it into my daily workouts at ATC.
Thursday I went to ATC and worked out legs, and introduced Allie to the Russian Twist. Friday I took the day off due to Nate Dawg running a fever (but I made up for the day off today)
My calves are feeling great and I’m hoping for a good run outside Monday with little to no pain. Monday is also weigh-in day. And surprisingly I’m looking forward to that as well.
In the Word
Josh and I have an opportunity to go to Honduras this summer for a mission trip. We have been praying about it, and have decided that if God wants us to go he’ll provide financially. We have really been struggling because we would need more than just the expenses for the actual trip, we would also need money to cover the week we’d be gone because Josh doesn’t get paid vacation, and money for passports (I knew they were expensive I just didn’t realize how expensive).
So where’s the line? How do we sit back and let God handle it and yet still be proactive? How do we know when God has shut all doors? As of right now we have about a month to get the money together for the passports or we would have to spend even more to get them here on time.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. Many are the woes of the wicked but the LORD’S unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.
Psalm 32:8-10
I'm trying not to be a mule.....
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