Daily Stats: Less Breaks and Eating Opp's!

Hey NeverEver's!!

So how do you measure success? I used to say that success was losing weight, not that I worked at it before this. Then when I started working out I thought that success could be measured in how long I worked out in the gym. However, now I think success is not stopping in a class. Especially in a Weight or Cardio class.

And that is what I did today! This was my 3rd Tuesday with Les Mills Body Pump at the 24 Hour Fitness Compton Gym. Found out that 3rd time is a charm in not only making sure that I continue to come back but that I also don't take as many breaks during the workout. Except those abs...I shudder to think about the 'abs' workout. Breaks are still done with that one...but there was less I do have to say!

Doesn't this look fun?!?

I think the reason why I worked so hard today on my class is because I didn't pick a 'Healthy Choice' meal. Going to Corner Bakery, and they do have healthier choices, I choose to have pasta...and not even the small one I choose the large one! I total whopping 1140 calories in 1 serving.

This means that I have to work all the harder tomorrow and learn that though I made a stumble here...it doesn't throw my whole journey out of whack. I will make healthier choices even when working out!

Here is today's stats;

Oy...Don't want to repeat today

This isn't a day that I care to repeat.

So NeverEver's how do you pick yourself back up once a mistake was made? Did it take you a long time to get back on track?

Till Next Time NeverEver's!

Daily Stats: Day 14

Hey NeverEver's!

I hope your Monday was less stressful then mine! Had the first meeting with my new boss today. To talk over what was done in the past week, especially since she was gone for a lot of last week. So needless to say it was a kind of stressful day.

I was able to make it to the gym...if only to find that I didn't have any socks for my gym shoes. So today was a weight only type of day. I couldn't necessarily do my cardio in heels. Although, I have heard there is a marathon for woman in heels. Not sure if that is something we should be running in but hey more power to them who run in those things...I can barely walk.

Anyways, here is my Daily Stats;

I again need to work on more sleep!

  I did forget to weigh myself today, which was silly because its Monday and its my weigh day. But I will weigh myself tomorrow promise NeverEver's!

So NeverEver's...I found that it was very important to have socks for my shoes. What have you found necessary to have at the gym?

Workout of the Day: Olympic Training 4

NeverEver's!

So here is the final week of the Olympics! I thought to add some of the soccer (football) players workouts. I do have a question though...soccer has a 'World Cup' why are they also in the Olympics? Now don't get me wrong, I like to watch it, but it is a question that has been on my mind.


Anyways, this workout is brought to you by Shannon Boxx's Workout! You can find the article here: Shannon Boxx

Daily Stats: Day 10

Good Evening NeverEver's!

I have recently become addicted to pinterest! So if you see me twittering about some recipe or some motivational saying / background...well I hope you like it. Cause I ain't stopping ^_^. Also if you are part of pinterest let me know and I will follow you!

Okay so today was a good day...except that I forgot to make my lunch and went to jack in the box instead. I got the 4 chicken wings. I only went over my calorie limit by '2' points but it COULD have been avoided if I actually brought my healthy lunch.

So gotta do better tomorrow. In fact after I finish writing this I am going to go make my lunch for tomorrow.

Anyways, on to my workout portion of the day. I FINALLY got to the Huntington Beach 24 Hour Fitness. For those of you who like knowing things, I just started working in Huntington Beach right off the 405. So that gym is really close to me. I actually have to pass it to get on the freeway.

The gym is pretty awesome. Everything is up on the 2nd floor and there are multiple cardio machines but what I LOVE even more is that there are several, of the same type, of weight machines! So if 1 is taken you don't have to wait you can just move to the same machine in a different area! Genius!!

So basically my workout was 10 mins on the Elliptical, 45 mins doing weight's, and 10 mins on the Stair -Master! Which I am very proud of. Now I know 10 minutes isn't something that is awe-inspiring and all but before today I was never, that is right NEVER, able to do more then 5 minutes of the Stair Master! And, with today I was able to make it an even 10.

Next week I am going to hit for 15 minutes!

Here is my Daily Stats from BodyMedia!

I got more sleep this time!

So NeverEver's! I hope you didn't forget your lunch...or if you did you made healthier decisions then I did. But, what is a moment that you are most proud of? Was it finally going the next speed on the Treadmill? Or was it doing that perfect crunch? Let me know I really want to hear about it!

Good Night NeverEver's!

Workout of the Day: Favorite Machine

Hey NeverEver's,

So today's workout was still cardio but on a higher level then other days.
It was ALL gym today and I wanted to introduce my favorite cardio machine to you all here.

The under used, under loved, Rowing Machine

Did you know that this machine can burn up to 800 calories an hour! And...this is the best part...its a FULL body workout. Not like the treadmill which works the legs. This baby burns EVERYTHING!


I also may have forgotten to mention but this darling also focuses on your AB's. That is because you are engaging them from start to finish! Not many cardio workouts do that now do they?


Here is a few more sites that you can check into if you want more information on the Amazing Rowing Machine!


Elliptical vs Rowing Machine  
Rowing Machine Benefits

Workout of the Day: Day of Rest

Hey NeverEver's

I know the title might be mis-leading, today however, it really about taking a break from working out. Why is it important to do a day of rest in between workouts? Why even though we hurt, but we can push through it, might it be better just to give your body a day?

I am here to figure out the answers to those questions! Because after my Zumba from Monday, my calf's were feeling it, then my Les Mills Body Pump on Tuesday, my calf's were burning, I needed a day. Now when I get up to walk it hurts, but as I continue moving I feel fine. But I decided that I needed a day of rest. Here is what I found why some officials say this is a good thing;

1. Rest, i.e. sleeping or laying down, is physically necessary so the muscles can repair, strengthen and rebuild. I touched upon this on my Muscle Soreness
2. You are 'Adapting to Exercise' or 'The Principle of Adaptation' is when you first start building a new skill it is hard and it gets easier over time. So when you first start working out it is harder, especially if you haven't done it before or are carrying around 2 of you in 1 body, rest days are important so you can build up your body. 
3. Taking a day off doesn't always mean not doing anything. Depending on where you are feeling it, you can go for a walk, do some yoga (waiting on that one), even some Pilates (the easier classes).
4. Don't forget that it is important to give your 'Mental Muscles' a rest. You have been on a mantra '1 more lap' or 'Go for the Gold' during your workouts that it is important to give that a break so you can hit it harder tomorrow!
5. This one is my favorite, although most expensive, get a massage! Not only does it do those muscles good...but okay its bloody decadent to get the rub down. 
6. If you are doing workout classes at your gym or other location, make sure to give your body rest between vigorous classes. 
7. You know your body the best...listen to it. Take a moment and breath and see what it is telling you. If you are good to go then go, if not take a day. 
8. Try to aim for AT LEAST 1 day a week with no workout. If you are a beginner you might want to try for 2 days off, just not back to back. 

Reference 1

Reference 2

So I hope you all can see the benefit of taking a day off every once in a while. Just make sure you get back on that workout 'horse' tomorrow! 

Nice muscles...I bet they take days off too!

Have a wonderful night NeverEver's! Don't forget to listen to your body!

Next up, Daily Stats! 

Workout of the Day: Olympic Training 3

Hey NeverEver's

Todays Olympic Post is about the Swimming Team's Member Kim Vandenberg! Now I will admit, I am NOT, very good in the water. In fact I like the shallow end because I can touch the ground. However, that there are such graceful people out there that make swimming for effortless.

Here is the article Kim Vandenberg

Hope you are inspired as I am on the latest Team USA swimming landslide wins! Maybe we can't swim like them, or maybe you can, but I think we can take the idea of the Olympics and put it into our workout!

So NeverEver's you ready to do an Olympic workout? I am sure we will ALL be feeling the burn!

Day 7: A Zumba Workout and Weigh In Day

Hey NeverEver's!

I hope you all had an awesome weekend and an even better Manic Monday! So as it is Monday I want to do 2 things especially today.

First, I want to thank everyone who is reading this blog. So far it has been 1 week of writing and working out! It has been amazing see the stats go up and figuring out how and what to write. Thank each and everyone of you!

Second, today is my Weigh In Day! So as you all know I started off at 213 and with my weigh in today I am at...I wish I could add drum rolls to this as a sound track, but anyways...211.5! I am so happy that I went over my expected 1 pound a week and went to 1.5!

Okay so my workout today was Zumba Fitness at 24 HourFitness Compton Sport. Let me say...they just don't dance in there. They MOVE! I do plan to do a post ALL about Zumba and how it took the fitness world by storm not to long ago. But for now...I will say that I will be feeling this cardio workout for a while! I also can't wait to do it again.
Also, before my Zumba class started, I had to get there an hour early just to reserve a spot, I went to do some Weights. Just working my arms with the machines and dumbbells. So today was an awesome day with a perfect cardio burn and some weights.

So here is my stats for today;

Zumba really kicked my Calorie Burn WAYYY Up!

I am sure you can see why I am happy with today's workout and stats!

Just as an update on my personal life. I am starting a new job tomorrow, Tuesday, but I see no reason for it to effect this blog. In fact I see myself working out more because less then a mile from where I work, Huntington Beach, is a 24 Hour Fitness!

Okay NeverEver's...when was your best day ever on a workout? or Healthy Eating? Did it make you want to do the same thing the next day? Or did you push yourself to hard that day that you just couldn't get up the next? I really want to hear from you!

Night all NeverEver's!

Day 6: Gym and Walk

Hey NeverEver's!

How was your Sunday? I hope some of you were watching the Olympics 2012. I loved watching the Team USA Woman's Beach Volleyball. Man did they look awesome and play an even better game. It made me want to head out to the beach, and I am NOT a beach person!

Okay so I am REALLY proud of myself today and what I have been able to do. As you know yesterday I was out all night at the Oban Festival and then to a friends house to play some video games, yes yes I play video games. But I went home at a not so decent time just to make sure I would wake up for my Gym Date and head to the Downtown L.A 24Hour Fitness.

So I get to the gym and he pushes me and I push him...until we get to the final cardio...20 minutes on a Stationary Bike. We choose this because the rowers are for once taken and we want to see the 400m Swimming on NBC Olympics 2012. Let me say this...those 20 minutes were hell on my @ss! I am only 4'11" and the seat was ALL the way down for my short legs and it still wasn't right. I should have never stayed on it...but since I was on...well I was going to finish that last 20 minutes!

After the gym I head home, work on this wonderful blog a little bit, played some Zelda Skyward Sword with the Hubby, ate some Subway...and felt like I had so much energy! After thinking about it...and EVEN considering going to the gym for a 2nd time today...I decided that I wanted to go walk!

And here is the result of everything I did today!

Very Proud of myself today!

So NeverEver's are you happy with how your Sunday went? Is there something you will be doing better next time? Something you want to do again?

That is it for now NeverEver's!

Workout of the Day: Walking VS Jogging

Hey NeverEver's!

Okay so I will admit...I don't like jogging...or running for that matter. I like walking for long distances at a steady pace! So it got me wondering, in the long term which is better for the body...walking or jogging.

Here is what I came up with:

1. If you are prone to injury, i.e falling or tripping, or have a knee / back issue Walking is probably better for you.
1. Walking +1
2. You 'should' burn more calories in a shorter amount of time while Jogging then if you did the same time while Walking
1. Jogging +1
3. Walkers weigh much less then non-walkers, according to a Harvard 15-year study. 
1. Walking +1
4. Jogging is good for you in terms of 'Cardio-Respiratory Fitness', this is the 'ability of your heart to pump stronger and more efficiently and your muscles to use oxygen more efficiently. (Non Medical Meaning? Basically that you are gonna help your heart keep pumping for a longer time!)
1. Jogging +1

So Walking or Jogging shoes today?

It seems pretty even doesn't it. An even 2 & 2. So I think it all comes down to how well you can 'jog' and if it feels right to you. If you don't like jogging, join the club, then go for a walk. Just know that you do need to walk for a longer period of time to have the same burn that joggers get in a shorter time. 

Oh and one other thing NeverEver's! Distance is important. If you can't do 1 mile yet work your way up to it! You can take several walk/jogs during the day, or do an interval, which some say is the best way to lose weight, walk, then jog, then walk again. 

What is important is to just get out there and MOVE!! 

Here is what I found on the internet that is a good read on this subject!

Walking VS Jogging 1

Walking VS Jogging 2

Walking VS Jogging 3

Walking VS Jogging 4

Health Officials on 'Cardio-Respiratory Fitness'

Workout of the Day: Friends Day

Hey NeverEver's!

As you know I went to have dinner with a friend...but he is also my gym buddy! So before dinner we kicked our larger then life @sses at 24 Hour Fitness!

So because my Muscles are still recovering from my major Body Pump exercise on Tuesday, we did some hardcore cardio today.

• 20 minutes on the Rowing Machine

followed by

• 45 minutes on the elliptical 

I would like to point out that without my Darling there at the gym with me...I never would have survived, or thought I could survive, a 45 minute elliptical session! So if you can NeverEver's take a buddy with you to the gym! They push you harder then you thought you could go!


Here is the stats:

Even with my dinner still burning in excess of 890!

 So NeverEver's go out and get a buddy to exercise with! Its easier when you are having fun!

Workout of the Day: Walk in the Park

Hello Again NeverEver's!

So as you know yesterday I went to 24 hour fitness Les Mills Body Pump and it kicked my slight larger then average ass. So when I woke up this morning, I was feeling sore. So I decided that I would take it a little easier today and go walking!

Well walking turned into slow jogging! So it turned into a bigger workout then it was originally going to be. I took a pic with my iTouch, sorry that it looks a little blurry.

Pretty Yellow Sunset @ The Lynwood Park

So of course I will be posting my daily results. I am very satisfied with today's results!

So NeverEver's today was a hit day for me! How was yours? 

Workout of the Day: Les Mills Body Pump Edition!

NeverEverBeenSkinny @ss kicking workout!

So I just got out of one of the many classes that are offered by 24 Hour Fitness. Today was Les Mills Body Pump class. Its basically a weight class that hits your legs, back and arms at different intervals and not allowing more then a 10-30 second break between sets. 

I will say this...I was sweating. Which means something was being done right. hardest part of the workout was when we were doing the Behind the Head Press. Apparently my arms haven't been bent in that direction in a while so it was challenging. 

As always here is my stats today from BodyMedia! 

As you can see I didn't hit my 'Steps Taken' quota nor my 'Calories Burned' but I have more calories out then in and that is what is important! 

That is it for today NeverEvers!