I know it's been awhile since I posted. So I thought I would catch up on the last month's happenings.
I'm still going to the gym and working out on the Nautilus machines three days a week and leading classes three days. We are enjoying our equipment samples, but still no word on whether TYHS will ever order more.
I have made some pretty good progress in the gym. My usual workout consists of 5-10 minutes at a brisk walk on the treadmill for warm-up; followed by an hour on the machines that I end with roughly 300 (weighted crunches) split between the two Ab machines. I use all low weights (20-35 lbs) and a minimum of 30 continuous repetitions per exercise. The only exception is on the leg press machine, where I use 60 pounds.
I really like the way things are tightening up and feel it is a worthwhile cross-training program. I have lost 12 pounds. It doesn't seem like much, but I am wearing size 7/8 jeans and no one believes me when I tell them what I weigh.
I put together a new Christmas CD for my classes and after a few tweaks, I think it's going to be a keeper! I have started gathering songs for another new CD. I'll let you know when it's ready!
I was going to www.everydayhealth.com and using their Food and Fitness Journal. But after a month or so, found out that I was repeating myself. As many of you know, I have multiple food allergies and am on a limited diet anyway. The thing is, I never reached the calorie ceiling of 2800 per day and only occasionally went over the recommended daily limits on the sugar and protein. So, for now, I am not using that tool. I really feel that it is a great (free and easy to use) method of getting a handle on what you are eating. I'll be glad to help any newbies who wish to start working on their eating habits via that site. There are many others out there that are free and some offer lots of support (eg. Nutrimirror). Another post is in the works on this topic.
As for the new year, the only thing in the works is waiting for approval by the City of Ocala for my summer classes at the outdoor pool. If things go well, I will have 16 weeks from June - September where I will have three classes a week (open to the public) at their lovely facility; in addition to the three I lead at TYHS. I hope to still be able to go to the gym on my 'off' days. I know, LOL, I am a glutton for punishment!
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