For the past three weeks I have been giving weight training
a try. I like to train with
weights. I have just never done it on a
consistent basis. Well, I found a full
body plan that I like and I have been doing it three times a week. Right now I am experimenting with the sets
and reps. I started off doing two or
three sets of each exercise for 10 reps.
A couple of days I lower the weights and added another set. A few days ago I read an article about
varying the reps. It’s a good approach
for muscle growth. Yesterday I did three
sets varying the reps: 15 for the first set, 12 for the second set, and 8 for
the third set. I’m going to stick with
this approach for the week.
I am also concerned that I am not burning as many calories
with these workouts. I usually do 10
minutes cardio as a warm up and a cool down.
Most times I do not have the energy to do any additional cardio after
lifting. However, that is the plan,
eventually.
As a result, my running has taken a back burner. I’m okay with it for now. I’ll get back to it as soon as my body gets
used to lifting on a regular basis. One
thing I am continuing to learn on this journey is not to be afraid to try new
things. “You live and you learn” is my
motto.
With this said, I am so happy to say that the scale is
moving again. I lost two pounds! In
addition to the weight training, I have gone back to keeping my food
journal. I hate and resent the fact that
I have to track my food BUT it is what is needed, for now, if I expect to
achieve my goals. I will keep working,
trying, and doing whatever it takes to get fit.
On another note, I joined Healthy Loser Gal's Awesome August Challenge. I always enjoy her challenges. I need all the motivation and support I can get. My goals this month are to:
1. Weight training three times a week
2. Meditate for at least 15 minutes a day
3. Drink at least 64 oz of water
4. Get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep
5. Try one new recipe a week
6. Tweet something motivational each day using #hlgAWESOMEAug
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