Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Daily Health Confessional: 10.9.2012



Today's Date:
Tuesday - 10/9/2012
Previous Night Bed Time:
09:30:00 PM
Today's Wake Up Time:
05:10:00 AM
Wake Up Feeling:
Started at a 6, slept most of the night. Left the house feeling a 2. I was boiling over with frustration to the point of tears. It was not a good morning for me... the worst I have had in a very, very long time.
Exercises:
Walked around the track, 1 hour 20 minutes of yoga (hip openers), 50 jumping jacks, 20 mountain climbers, 40 second plank, 20 crunches, 10 bridge extensions, 10 laps running, 25 sit ups, 25 counter supported push ups.
Feeling:
6 – I feel really heavy. I've lost any toning I gained over the summer and can feel I have added some weight to my body. I feel uncomfortable in my clothes.
Breakfast:
Split pea soup.
Supplements/Vitamins:
Vitamin E, Multivitamin, Vitamin C
Lunch:
Left over seafood pasta (dairy free)
Dinner:
Rice and vegetables
Snacks/Desserts/Drinks:
Water, 3 oz. Herbal mint tea, a few pretzels, 4 small york peppermint patties.
Daily Activity/Accomplishments:
Exercised, got up early, went to work, visited with a friend.
Bed Time Feeling:


What did I do well?
I went walking with my friend even though it was cold out. I signed up for Staff Fitness to have access to a weight room on campus. I stayed on task at work. I ate healthy meals.
What can I improve on?
Remaining motivated to exercise. I need to bring healthy snacks to work with me rather than spending money on convenient snacks. Drink some green tea.


Exercise:
Feeling/Reaction:
5 Laps - Walking Around Track
Even though it was really cold out, it felt great to get moving so early in the morning. Spending it with a very close friend was great, too. This turned my mood completely around from being angry and frustrated to being light hearted and happy.
Teach Yoga - 1 hour 20 minutes (hip openers)
My flexibility is minimal. I know I am starting, for the most part, at square one for myself having taken the summer off of yoga. I feel weak in my legs and arms. My abs are non-existent.
50 Jumping Jacks
Felt good. Started to get winded by the last 10.
20 Mountain Climbers
I did these in front of a mirror. My alignment looks great. Felt good.
40 Second Plank
Struggled to get to 40 seconds, but I did better than I thought.
20 Crunches
Wow. Started feeling these at about 10. I definitely need to get back into doing these.
10 Bridge Extensions
Enjoyable. Nothing special. I can feel my back working.
10 Laps Running Around House
Ran 4
Walk 1
Ran 3
Walk 1
Ran 2
Walk 1
Ran 1


My legs were tired from yoga. I can feel myself jiggle as I run and can feel how heavy I really am. Rather than be discouraged, I am motivated to keep going. By the last lap I could feel my legs becoming lighter and my body reach proper alignment.
25 Sit Ups
These weren't as hard as I thought they would be. Definitely need to keep going with these though.
25 Counter Supported Push Ups
My arms got tired at about 15. I have some work to do.














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