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MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
4/17/08 1:02 P

Its raining today, but yesterday was nice out. I planted a lot of trees in the last week, so I've trying to water them and hoping it doesn't freeze again.

Monday: 45 min elliptical, lunges, leg exercises, abs
Tuesday: 45 min elliptical, biceps, triceps, straight arm lifts, 20 pushups

I'm coming down with a cold...at least I think it is a cold, DH went to the doctor today and has strep. I don't think that's what I have, but I'm going to rest for a few days and hopefully, will be able to get rid of this.

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
4/14/08 12:30 P

Doing great! Are you having nice weather where you live? We're finally get warm temperatures and sun.
Cathy

Catherine is the co-author of "Exercising Through Your Pregnancy" with Dr. James Clapp, and author of Fit Pregnancy For Dummies, published by Wiley Publishing in 2004. To learn more about these books or buy them online you can find them on www.amazon.com.

Cathy also provides Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Information and certification courses to Healthcare Professionals. Click here to learn more.

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
4/12/08 2:41 P

Wednesday: 45 min elliptical, lunges set of 20 w/ 10 lb weights, ab exercises

Friday: 45 min elliptical, leg exercises, lunges, ab exercises

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
4/10/08 8:08 P

Congratulations on your weight loss! You are losing it the right way, slowly and consistently. I'm really excited for you!!
Cathy

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
4/8/08 9:16 P

You are doing such a great job keeping consistent with your fitness!!
I love push ups-they're such a great way to hit lots of muscles and they really help give definition to your arms and back.

I'd love to go to Venice some day. I was in the Tuscany region-from Florence to Rome. What a wonderful country and such lovely people!
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
4/7/08 11:35 P

Oh, I loved Venice! I went a few years ago with a couple of friends. Someday, when LOs are older, DH and I are going back. We always go to the mountains (usually CO) for vacations...which I love too, but it would be nice to travel abroad again.

Sunday: 45 min elliptical, some abs, 20 pushups

Monday: 30 min elliptical, interval level 7, abs, leg exercises, lunges
(I actually did this workout at 9:00 pm, but my brother stopped by unexpectedly so LOs didn't take their usual nap...DH thought I was nuts!)

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
4/6/08 10:18 P

I love biking-last year was a dream trip to Italy for biking. I had such a wonderful time and hope to be able to go back again soon!
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
4/6/08 5:20 P

We're starting to...it's been in the 60's for a couple of days. Our problem here is the wind. Yesterday, I went for a walk and it about blew me over, but I love being outside with the fresh air.

I noticed your bike on your vacation pic. Do you bike often on vacations?

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
4/5/08 10:13 A

Thanks! I feel so much better. I worked out again yesterday, but at a low intensity on the elliptical.

Friday: elliptical: 45 min, some arm strengthing

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
4/4/08 12:18 A

Take it slow getting back into your exercise routine after the flu. Your body is probably dehydrated and you're going to feel fairly weak for a few days. Try sipping some sports drink diluted with water to help replace electrolytes lost during your illness.
Hope you continue to feel better!
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
4/3/08 10:25 P

Finally, I feel like myself again today...I ended have the stomach bug for 4 days instead of 1. I lost 4 pounds too, but I'm guessing that's more water weight and muscle. I actually tried working out today, but not my usual intensity. I feel like a big pile of mush!

Thurs: elliptical: 30 min, leg exercises

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
3/31/08 1:48 P

I sure hope you're feeling better!
Cathy

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
3/30/08 1:49 P

I'm so impressed with your commitment to your exercise program! You're doing so well, and I hope you're giving yourself a pat on the back for working so hard.
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/28/08 11:45 P

took the candy to church and I feel better already.

Wednesday, Thurs, Fri: 45 min elliptical,

W/F: lunges 3 sets of 10 with 10 lb weights, ab exercises, leg exercises

Thurs: 3 set of 10 with 10 lb-biceps, triceps, straight arm lifts

Hoping to get another one in on Sunday

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
3/26/08 6:29 P

I love push-ups! They're such a great exercise and hit so many muscle groups. When I don't have time for anything else I do a set up push ups and feel energized!
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/25/08 11:03 P

I ended up doing 40 pushups...not easy for me to do. DH was laughing hysterically because he said it looked like I was doing the "worm breakdance" My form is so wonderful...not.

He offered to throw ours out too, but I think I'll just take it to church tomorrow.

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/25/08 4:06 P

Tuesday: elliptical:45 min., interval program level 7, 3 sets of 10 with 10 lb. biceps, triceps, straight arm lifts, some ab exercises to offset all the Easter candy I ate today...must stay out of it! I promised myself from now on, I will do 20 pushups for every piece I eat. LOL!

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/25/08 10:35 A

I need DH to look at it closely again. He's a mechanical engineer so hopefully he'd be able to figure out if anything needed to be tightened.

Saturday: elliptical:30 min

Monday: elliptical:45 min, leg exercises, ab exercises

Goals this week: increase to 3 sets of 10 and stay out of lo's Easter candy! (LOL! I put it in the garage so its not too tempting!)

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
3/23/08 5:08 P

If it continues to make noise you may need to check the bolts and see if anything is loose. Usually there's a number you can call with troubleshooting help-check out the instruction book to see if your elliptical company provides help with your machine.
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/21/08 3:45 P

Its still working, but squeaking a lot more which is a little annoying. DH tried to oil it and that helped a little. We just bought it in early December so I'm hoping it doesn't fall apart on me, considering the amount we paid for it.

Thursday: 45 min elliptical, biceps, triceps, straight arm lifts 10 pounds

Friday: 45 min elliptical interval program, lunges set of 20 w/ 10 lbs, ab exercises

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/20/08 4:10 P

Wednesday: 45 min elliptical, biceps, triceps, straight arm lift set of 20 w/ 10lb

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
3/19/08 12:27 P

Sounds like a great goal! Hope you DH takes it easier on your elliptical-
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/19/08 10:19 A

No, I wish I did, but I traveled on Saturday and Sunday I wasn't feeling well. I'm going to try for 6 six days of workouts this week, especially with Sun being Easter. We're leaving Sat morning to be with family, but I'm going to try to sneak in a workout before we go.

Monday: elliptical: 45 min level 7, lunges set of 20 - 10 lb, ab exercises, leg exercises
Tuesday: elliptical: 40 min level 7, biceps, triceps, straight arm lift set of 20 with 10 lb

I think I inspired DH. He started working out last week again on my elliptical, but he's knocked it off the track twice LOL!

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
3/17/08 12:59 P

How did your week-end go? Did you fit in some workout time?
Cathy

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
3/14/08 4:47 P

You're doing great! Hope you have a wonderful week-end.
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/12/08 11:34 P

Tuesday: elliptical 45 min

Wednesday: elliptical 45 (upped the intensity to 8, but I had to lower it back to 6 - I need to work on raising this), ab exercises, set of 20 lunges (increased to 10 lb)

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
3/11/08 3:51 P

It's fine to have a little treat and as long as you get right back into your fitness and diet routine it won't make a difference. Hope you had a great trip!
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/11/08 10:59 A

Well, I did ok this weekend, but I wish I had resisted a little more...so hard to do sometimes. My mom loves to have lots of treats around and there seemed to be some on every counter! Aagghhh! Guess I need to be better prepared when I go home for Easter.

Monday: elliptical 45 min, 4 ab exercises, set of 20 lunges 5 pounds, leg exercises w/ no weights. I'm going to try to increase to 10 pounds on my strength training this week.

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/6/08 10:51 P

Going to visit my parents for three days...I'm going to resist pigging out which I usually do when I go home...so many temptations that I don't have in my own kitchen.

I weighed myself this morning...looks like I've lost 2 1/2 pounds. Yeah!!! Only a few more to go.

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/6/08 10:44 P

Oops! I put my workout info on the wrong topic, not even sure where I posted it, but anyway I did workout Monday and Tuesday: 45 min elliptical, I did lunges and some ab exercises...I think. I didn't workout Wednesday.
Thursday: 45 min elliptical, lunges, leg exercises, 4 ab exercises

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
3/3/08 1:25 P

Your diet is as important as exercise in reaching your goals, so I'm glad to hear you're making good food choices! That's great and you're really doing a wonderful job.
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
3/2/08 11:29 P

Thanks. I'm starting to feel firmer in the ab area, so now I'm more motivated when working out. I changed my eating habits a little over the last week too, just eating less and healthier choices, so I know that's helped too.

Thursday: 45 min elliptical, 3 ab exercises, I think I did more, but I can't remember exactly what I did

Saturday: 30 min elliptical
Sunday: 45 min elliptical, 3 ab exercises

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
2/28/08 10:49 A

Tuesday: 45 min elliptical 20 straight arm lifts with 5 pound weights, 20 bicep curls with 5 pound weights, leg exercises no weights, 3 ab exercises

Wednesday: 45 min elliptical, set of 20 with 5 pound weights: lunges, squats

Edited by: MOMTOGC at: 2/28/2008 (10:50)

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
2/28/08 10:31 A

My weights are in my bedroom too along with my elliptical. I don't know if I'm coordinated enough to lift weights while I'm brushing my teeth. LOL! For me it would be like patting my head and rubbing my tummy! :o) I'll try to work on those at other times though. I need to get another resistance band since that's what PT reccommended, but mine got lost in the move.

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
2/27/08 11:23 A

You don't have to do all your strength training exercises at once. I will do bicep curls when I'm brushing my teeth (one hand with the toothbrush the other with the weight!) or whenever I can fit one in. I leave my weights and resistance band in my bedroom so I have easy access to them.
Cathy

Edited by: CATHY_CRAM_MS at: 2/27/2008 (11:23)

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
2/27/08 10:07 A

I actually have weights, 2's,3's, 5's, and 10's, but I'm having trouble fitting it in. I like to workout when my 14 month old is taking a nap and sometimes he sleeps longer than others, but I'm still trying. I know I need some strength training, especially with my bad knee (I've had an ACL replacement and scar tissue removal surgeries), so I try to fit in lunges, squats, etc. I'm trying to adjust to hand weights instead of the machines at the gym since I don't belong to one anymore.

I'll check out those exercises. Thanks Cathy!

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
2/25/08 8:30 P

40 min elliptical Monday

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9315
2/25/08 12:56 A

Excellent job with your exercise! Keep up the great workouts!!
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
2/24/08 5:05 P

Saturday: 30 minutes elliptical

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
2/23/08 1:06 P

Friday: 45 min elliptical

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

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