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MAY JOURNALS

Date:

08 May 2003

Time:

22:02:40

Todays Journal

May 1

Cardio (interval training on the treadmill) and abs/lower back today. I’m more hungry between meals, especially between last meal and bedtime. Therefore, I cannot eat any sooner between mealtimes.

May 2

Upper body strength training, 30 min. steady state cardio and abs/lower back. Lots of energy, good workout. I’m still trying to space my meals further but am finding trying to fill-up with water between meals doesn’t cut it. I could easily eat 2 more meals during the day as I am starting my day quite early and ending fairly late.

May 3

My usual weekend catch-up day, shopping, yard work, etc. No workout today.

May 4

No workout today. Prepared meals for next week. More shopping, yard work.

May 5

Late start – 3:30 pm start at the gym. Lower body strength training, 30 min. steady state cardio and abs/lower back. I hope to be better organized tomorrow as early a.m. works better for me.

Date:

20 May 2003

Time:

19:18:10

Todays Journal

May 16

Tons of energy today. Awesome workout. One of my best workouts yet! I’m looking forward to the weeks ahead as I have my new program. I did upper body strength training today, steady state cardio on the treadmill, and abs/lower back.

May 17

No workout today (Saturday) – groceries, yard work, usual weekend stuff.

May 18

Much the same as yesterday, running around, shopping.

May 19

Unfortunately I was unable to work out today. I had to help (most of the day) moving furniture around, etc. to help my Mom settle in back home. She is confined to a bed now. I managed to get an early a.m. quick 20 min. bicycle ride in. I was also sorry to have missed the exercise ball workshop put on by Neaghn. I also had to prepare meals for the short week ahead and get enough sleep, as this is my first shift back from holidays. An extremely hectic day.

May 20

I am quite tired today (not used to working nights ad I was off on holidays). My sleep pattern is messed up again, but I’m going to give my best effort; (as I was unable to go yesterday to the gym). I don’t want to fall behind.

Date:

27 May 2003

Time:

00:05:57

Todays Journal

May 20

(con't) I'm starting my new program today and as tired as I am, I'm eager and excited about this phase of the challenge. Each and every time I have an assessment, it seems to fuel my motivation to new heights.

May 21

I'm finding the new program to be more challenging. I'm a little soreon the parts I worked on (yesterday's strength training - chest and triceps). It feels as though I'm really isolating those muscles. I also did interval training with each interval being 60 seconds - extremely tough but effective - talk about sweat! I did shoulders and hamstrings as my strength training today as I am 1 day behind.

May 22

Definitely the most challenging day - worked on quads and calves. I didn't rest from weights today as I started the week 1 day behind, sort of a catch-up day. Extremely tough and challenging.

May 23

Fridaay! Early a.m. start. I started with interval training on a recumbent bike. This was very challenging for me, lots of sweat. Then I worked on abs/lower back and tried some new exercises for these to change it up aa bit. I finished up with strength training (back and biceps). I'm still struggling with dialing in the weight as this completes the first week on my new program. Challenging but awesome.

May 24

I spent a great deal of time with my Mom today as her health is rapidly diminishing. No words can describe how this feels. This program is really the only thing keeping me focused and forcing me to hold it together.

May 25

Mostly slept, prepared meals for the work week, trying to stay positive. I can't wait for Monday. It will take my mind off of things as I will be too busy to dwell on them.

May 26

8:00 a.m. start - steady state cardio for 30 mins. on the treadmill then abdominals/lower back. The strength training exercises today are chest and triceps. After resting on the weekend, I have lots of energy today.

Date:

17 Jun 2003

Time:

13:36:06

Todays Journal

Maay 23

Cardio. Interval training today on the recumbent bike. I did 10 intervals. I found it to be quite challenging (lots of sweat). Abdominals and lower back next and then strength training (lower body), squats, leg press, leg extensions. Good workout today.

May 24

Although it's Saturday, I worked out as I missed Monday and wanted to complete the week. Cardio on the bike (steady state), abdominals and lower back. Then I went on to strength training. Back and biceps.

May 25

Sunday - groceries and prepare meals for the week ahead.

May 26

Treadmill (steady state) for 30 min., abs/lower back, strength training upper body (chest and triceps).

May 27

No cardio today just a warm-up for 10 min. on the bike. Abs/lower back, shoulders and hamstrings.

May 28

Treadmill - steady state - for 30 min., abs/lower back. No strength training.

May 29

My Mom passed away today 7:15 a.m. Alhough I knew it was happening, I could not prepare myself for this. I am devastated, my family is a mess. Words cannot convey how painful it is to watch cancer slowly deteriorate and finally take someone so close to you. So full of life and love.

May 29 to June 8

I'm quite messed up - no gym, no work, not sleeping right, not eating right. The main focus is to pull it together and work on the funeral (all week). No real time to grieve.

June 9

Returned to work, (very little sleep), then straight to the gym. Cardio on the bike for 20 min. Then abs/lower back, chest and triceps. I'm desperately trying to get back on track.

June 10

Not much sleep again. Interval training on the bike (10). Very challenging. Abs/lower back, shoulders, hamstrings. I'm exhausted today.

June 11

Cardio - 20 min. exercise bike at home. Exhausted. Still having trouble sleepiing.

June 12

Inadequate sleep. Missed my workout due to this.

June 13

Much the same as yesterday, late for work. I'm trying to keep it together. No gym.

June 14

Saturday - worked out today to try and catch up for missing Thursday and Friday. I'm disorganized, trying desperately to get back on track with everything. I'm still not able to get a full sleep, one hour here and wake up and can't sleep, then another hour or so there, etc. My eating pattern is also not consistent. Because of this, I'm finding it to be quite a struggle, (just regular day to day things), under these conditions.

June 15

Trying to get organized for the week ahead. Still not sleeping right.

June 16

Not enough sleep so I will have to go to the gym after a sleep instead of right from work as usual. Did not make it to the gym as sleep was on/off all day. I'm getting frustrated and disappointed with myself.

June 17

Early a.m. start - a little more sleep on and off though (not consistent). I'm desperately trying to get back to a rountine. Treadmill 30 minutes, abs/lower back, chest and triceps.

Date:

23 Jun 2003

Time:

16:00:22

Todays Journal

June 18

A bit more sleep than the past couple of weeks, but still not enough. Early a.m. workout. I have noticed an increase in strength - especially in my shoulders (one of my weaker areas previously). I'm getting back on track slowly and it feels good to be back.

June 19

Same as yesterday (about 4-1/2-5 hrs. sleep). Early a.m. workout. 30 minutes steady state treadmill, abdominals, lower back, squats, leg press, leg extensions, standing calves and seated calves. Noticed stronger on legs. Highest weight I have ever achieved today! Feels great, legs are very unsteady/shaky following workout though.

June 20

Assessment Day! Early a.m. workout - 30 min. steady state crdio on the treadmill, abs/lower back, upper back (lats) and finished with biceps. I was concerned about how my assessment was going to turn out, as I missed time during my Mom's passing. Fortunately, results were far better than I expected. I can't wait for my final (new)progrm.

June 21

Shopping, yardwork, housework, usual weekend ritual.

June 22

Prepare meals for the week ahead.

June 23

A better sleep - finally! Early a.m. workout. Today it's steady state cardio on the stationary bike for 20 min., abs, lower back and then strength training which consists of chest and triceps today. Lots of energy!

Date:

25 Jun 2003

Time:

16:02:07

Todays Journal

May 6

Cardio (interval training on bike). 10 intervals and the balance steady state for a total 30 min. I also did abs/lower back today. Early a.m. start.

May 7

Strength training. Upper body, abs/lower back and cardio (steady state) on stationary bike. Early a.m. start. I am still finding I am hungry between meals.

May 8

Cardio (interval training on bike), abs/lower back. I tried the recumbent bike this time for a change.

May 9

Late at getting to the gym - 7 p.m. Lower body strength training. Cardio (steady state) on the stationary bike and abs/lower back.

May 10

Busy day, no workout. Groceries and supplies, my weekend catch-up day.

May 11

No workout today (Sunday). Prepared meals for the start of next week. Relaxed today. Bike ride. Finally completed putting together a mountain bike I was working on.

May 12

I spent a considerable amount of time at the hospital with my Mom today. Late start at the gym - 7:30 p.m. Upper body strength training, cardio (stationary bike as the gym was very busy and both treadmills were being used). I ran out of time to do abs/lower back. I felt weaker today, not much energy, kind of blah. I'm still hungry between last meal and bedtime as my days are fairly long. I hope to start early a.m. tomorrow.

May 13

Cardio. Treadmill not working so interval training on recumbent bike. Early a.m. start. Abs/lower back.

May 14

Early a.m. start. Assessment day! Looking forward to results. Lower body strength training, abs/lower back. Lots of energy this morning. I am extremely pleased with the results of my mid-transformation assessment.

May 15

I didn't think I could be more enthusiastic about this journey, but after my new assessment results, I'm all fired up. I'm exceeding any expectations I'd had before by far.

Date:

25 Jun 2003

Time:

16:09:42

Todays Journal

June 24

Better sleep, more energy today. I'm starting to notice more definition (muscle tone) this week. It feels great to be back on track. Interval training (10) on the recumbent bike, abs, lower back, shoulders and hamstrings. I started off strong and ended pretty fatigued. I really noticed the difference with adequate sleep.

June 25

Early a.m. start. Cardio - 20 min. (steady state), abs, lower back, back and biceps today. New program starts tomorrow. Better sleep, more energy today bacause of this.

APRIL JOURNALS

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MARCH JOURNALS

March 14 

I did strength training today (had to miss yesterday).  I felt a bit dizzy/nauseous about ¾ through it.  I went through a liter of water.  I briefly spoke with John as to curbing, or harnessing, my enthusiasm.  As before, I am still weak on squats and shoulders and have difficulties with these.  Left knee is still giving me a little trouble. 

March 15 

Left knee is still a little sore.  Plenty of energy today and not as hungry between meals as before.

March 16 

I went for a one hour hike today and tried to see if I could alleviate the slight pain by this but it seems to be persistent. 

March 17 

I missed Sunday strength training partially because I need two days rest between and partially because of my left knee pain, so I did it today.  Because of my sleep pattern changing on weekends, it seems I didn’t have much energy today.  I felt weak on most of my strength training exercises.  I used caution and went extremely light on my squats as my  knee is still slightly sore.

March 18 

I was re-measured today and learned how important this was for my next assessment.  This will show how my body is responding to this program and making the necessary adjustments to the diet and/or exercises.  I have an appointment set for the next assessment on April 14^th.  This is where I’ll find my true progress.

 March 19

I did the bike at home for 12 mins. Instead of the treadmill as I was unable to get to the gym.  I tried again to get the exercise ball but was unable to get the information over the phone as Chris was unavailable.

March 20 

Treadmill for 13 mins. Today and found it to be relatively easy still keeping in my zone – 96-130 BPM.  Also I will be doing strength training today as I have had two days rest in between.  I have to be at two meetings early evening (Union) so early a.m. is the only time I am able to work out.  Surprisingly I seemed to have plenty of energy during my strength training but am finding I am getting tired now.  (I worked last night prior to coming to the gym this morning).

March 21 

After yesterday’s strength training, it seems as though it has set back the healing of my left knee.  I had thought it was almost fully healed.  Next strength training session(s) I will have to exclude squats as necessary until it has fully healed.  I also missed my cardio (14 mins treadmill) today because of this, I am a little frustrated with myself.

March 22

Today is my running around to get supplies day.  I inquired about the exercise ball and it is in so I’m going to pick that up also.  I want to get organized today to set me up for hopefully a productive/pain-free week.  After driving all the way down again to pick up my exercise ball, they told me, this time, it was the wrong size, so no exercise ball was available.  I had asked them to phone me back several times when it will be in and again they never called back.

March 23 

Didn’t get any sleep as my immediate family member ended up in hospital and diagnosed with a very serious health problem.  I am quite devastated and am having an extremely difficult time with this.  I don’t exactly know how, but more than ever I have to stay focused on this, so I can keep positive.

March 28

Strength training and exercise bike on manual 19 minutes.  Had a good workout, pushed myself a bit harder today (great stress reliever).  My left knee feels a lot better, although I have altered squats with leg press until I am sure I am 100% healed.  I am starting to notice some slight changes to my body.

March 29

Day off – running around to get supplies again and regular life catch-up day.  One of the most noticeable changes is I am now using a new notch in my belt as I have lost some size on my waist.

March 30

Day off training. No sign of exercise ball yet, still awaiting phone call as when they are in.  Spent the better part of the day visiting at the hospital.

March 31