So far so good

Oct 9, 2007 Author: The Domestic Diva | Filed under: "the Diet"

On the workout front. I am doing great. First day I did 10 minutes on the bike resulting in 100 calories burned. Second day, I did 20 minutes of yoga focusing on my abs as well as a 10 minute ab pilates workout. Third day, which is today, I did 20 minutes on the bike resulting in 200 calories burned. Woo-hoo! Sexy is so close I can almost smell it….LOL.

I know I’ve been working out the muscles in my abs because today I was super sore and I loved it. I love being sore because that way I know I did something. Is anyone else like that?

Also, why does working out make me so hungry? If I don’t work out I typically don’t eat anything, I might eat supper but that is it. But when you add a daily workout routine, I’m like munching all day long. What the f*ks up with that?

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One Response for "So far so good"

Em June 18th, 2008 at 2:27 pm 1

Hi there, I was just searching for a great blog to help me stay motivated with my new health and exercise regime and came across your blog. I know this post is old, but I had to say something because I hope you’re not doing the whole “not eating anything until supper thing” anymore! From everything I’ve learned that’s the worst thing you could do to your body. I used to NEVER eat breakfast because I wasn’t hungry in the morning until I learned that by kick-starting your metabolism first thing you actually burn more calories throughout the day. You have to read this short article, it’s great, and I revisit it often and reached my weight loss goal (12 lbs) a few weeks ago after 3 months of “smart” eating and an hour at the gym 3-4 times a week.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/lifestyle/353528_stayhowto04.html

Being more hungry because your working out is your body telling you it needs fiber and protein to give you the energy you need to burn fat. I like eating a Kashi peanut butter granola bar an hour before working out. Or a piece of whole wheat toast. My “one hour free trainer” also said it’s good to eat a hard-boiled egg in the morning for protein. My life changed when I threw the word “diet” out of my vocab and focused on smart eating.

Good luck!