I actually took Sunday off and did nothing!!! It was so nice but I felt a little guilty. So today I did 2.75 miles in intervals on the treadmill. My highest speed today was 7.0. That is pretty fast for me since I am not a huge fan of running. I only do it because I know it is such a great way to burn calories.
It is going to be a very busy and very stressful week for me. I have to pick up and drop off the baby every single day this week. I leave my house very early and won't get home until pretty late on the days I train at Island Sun. I know this will all be worth it in the end but I am really feeling the constraints on my time these days.
To follow Jeff and Katie's progress including workout videos visit www.stevelewisplan.com
Monday, March 5, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Katie Stogner - March 1, 2, 3, 2012
I cannot believe it has been three days since I have blogged. My life has gotten quite busy since going back to work. I have somehow managed to fit everything in but it has definitely not been easy.
March 1 - I went to the gym on my lunch break and ran 2.5 miles of intervals and did 15 minutes of abs.
March 2 - I went to the gym on my lunch break and ran 2 miles of intervals. I also went to Island Sun and trained with Steve. We did the Tobata workout and I was exhausted by the time we were done.
March 3 - I went to Island Sun this morning and did a circuit training workout with Steve. It was so tough for me today. After our workout I ran 2 miles of intervals. I am so exhausted right now. I would LOVE to just go to sleep right now but that isn't going to happen. My mom is visiting the baby (no one ever visits me anymore!!:-) so hopefully I can catch a nap at some point today. I had originally planned on going to the gym to take a yoga class tomorrow but I really think I may just rest. I do not remember when i took a day off but I think i need it.
I am curious if anyone even reads this blog?? It doesn't really matter to me because I am keeping a record for me but I am curious.
To follow Jeff and Katie's progress including workout videos visit www.stevelewisplan.com
March 1 - I went to the gym on my lunch break and ran 2.5 miles of intervals and did 15 minutes of abs.
March 2 - I went to the gym on my lunch break and ran 2 miles of intervals. I also went to Island Sun and trained with Steve. We did the Tobata workout and I was exhausted by the time we were done.
March 3 - I went to Island Sun this morning and did a circuit training workout with Steve. It was so tough for me today. After our workout I ran 2 miles of intervals. I am so exhausted right now. I would LOVE to just go to sleep right now but that isn't going to happen. My mom is visiting the baby (no one ever visits me anymore!!:-) so hopefully I can catch a nap at some point today. I had originally planned on going to the gym to take a yoga class tomorrow but I really think I may just rest. I do not remember when i took a day off but I think i need it.
I am curious if anyone even reads this blog?? It doesn't really matter to me because I am keeping a record for me but I am curious.
To follow Jeff and Katie's progress including workout videos visit www.stevelewisplan.com
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Katie Stogner - February 29, 2012
I made it through my first day back from maternity leave. It was as hard as I imagined trying to fit everything in but somehow I did. It was much easier to eat cleanly and as many times as I should while I was working. I have always taken my lunch to work so I just packed exactly what I should be eating. Since I take my lunch, I was able to fit in a cardio workout on my lunch break. Two miles on the treadmill. I also had a strength training workout with Coach Lewis tonight. I have been up since 4:45 this morning and I am beat. I hope to be sound asleep by 9:00. Fingers crossed that Thaxton continues to sleep through the night because I am not sure I could have handled today without a solid night's sleep.
To follow Jeff and Katie's progress including workout videos visit www.stevelewisplan.com
To follow Jeff and Katie's progress including workout videos visit www.stevelewisplan.com
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Katie Stogner - February 28, 2012
Today was cardio and abs day. I did 3 miles of intervals on the treadmill and 20 minutes of abs. Today was also my last day of maternity leave. Tomorrow starts the first day of my role as working mother and I am really nervous about fitting in everything. I am looking forward to getting back to work because I love routines and I feel like it is easier to have a routine when I am working but I am going to miss my baby boy so much. I have really enjoyed being home with him. It is going to be a challenge to fit in all of my workouts, work and spending time with Thaxton. I hope I can handle all of this pressure I am putting on myself.
To follow Jeff and Katie's progress including workout videos visit www.stevelewisplan.com
To follow Jeff and Katie's progress including workout videos visit www.stevelewisplan.com
Monday, February 27, 2012
Katie Stogner - February 27, 2012
I made it through the weekend with family without giving in to temptation. Pretty proud of myself. :-)On Saturday, I did 3miles on the treadmill running intervals and 20 minutes of abs. On Sunday, I did 10 minutes on the stairmill and 2.5 miles of intervals on the treadmill and also 15 minutes of abs.
Today was weigh in day. I lost four pounds last week! Yay! I also have taken my four week pictures already and while I have a long way to go, I am so excited about the progress that I have made! It is very easy to get discouraged when the scales aren't moving as fast as you would like so I really needed this to keep me motivated. It just makes me want to work that much harder during my workouts.
On another note, my maternity leave is ending on Wednesday and I am so nervous about how I am going to fit everything into my schedule. I know I will find a way to do it because I always do. The one thing I feel very strongly about is you really have to make time for yourself and take care of yourself!
To follow Jeff and Katie's progress including workout videos visit www.stevelewisplan.com
Today was weigh in day. I lost four pounds last week! Yay! I also have taken my four week pictures already and while I have a long way to go, I am so excited about the progress that I have made! It is very easy to get discouraged when the scales aren't moving as fast as you would like so I really needed this to keep me motivated. It just makes me want to work that much harder during my workouts.
On another note, my maternity leave is ending on Wednesday and I am so nervous about how I am going to fit everything into my schedule. I know I will find a way to do it because I always do. The one thing I feel very strongly about is you really have to make time for yourself and take care of yourself!
To follow Jeff and Katie's progress including workout videos visit www.stevelewisplan.com
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
STEVE LEWIS
Well we are just about finished with the first 4 wks of the challenge and pictures are due to be taken this Tuesday, the 28th. We will then be able to see where we stand with Jeff and Katie. But, in this blog I want to address another question I keep getting especially with women. The question is "what exercises can I do more of to get rid of this area?" All people are built differently and have problem areas. For women it's usually the lower stomach, butt, thighs and hips or the tricep area (that part that keeps waving when you've stopped). Anytime you use the words "get rid of", you are talking about losing body fat. Doing more exercises for a particular area will only build more muscle in that area, not make you lose more fat in that area. You can't target an area for losing body fat. You lose fat all over your body. If your hips and thighs have always been bigger in proportion than the rest of your body, they will always be bigger. Some people only want to lose body fat in a particular area without losing anywhere else, but it can't be done. Also, losing body fat will come primarily from your diet. I don't care how much exercises you do. If you don't eat right, YOU WILL NOT LOSE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF BODY FAT. Therefore if you want a flat stomach, it will not come from just doing more ab exercises. It will come from a STRICT, STRICT DIET. Doing exercises for an area is to tone and build muscle, so that when you lose the body fat, you have the lean look you want. Remember, if you are looking to get lean, cut, toned (whatever you want to call it) 85% of it will come from nutrition. So, don't get so caught up into thinking you have to keep changing exercise programs. They will all work if you eat right and none will work if you don't. That's why most people will never get the look they say they want, because they are not willing to eat right for the amount of time it will take. Until next time, God Bless You..
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