Monday, March 31, 2008

03-31-08

OMG... Had a hard time motivating today... decided to work on my muscles. I didn't get out of work early enough to dance with Richard, which would have been the best. Anyways, once I started I enjoyed it :o)


Music: Listen live at http://www.koolradio.com/
(numbers are for each arm/leg)

Biceps curls: 35
Triceps curls: 30
Forward arm raise: 35
Lateral raise: 25
Bench press: 35
Fly: 35
Walking lunges: 25
Crunchs: 33
Reverse curls: 30
Rear leg lifts: 35
Triceps dips: 25
Low Bridge with leg raise: 12
Regular pushups: 5

and stretching.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

03-30-08

I was sick on Friday and Saturday. I hate being sick.

Anyways, I returned to exercising today, and it was hard! I am still a little weak, but it got easier towards the end.

I did:
Richard Simmons' Sweatin' to the Oldies 1
Crunches: 33
Desk pushups: 13
Leg stretches

Friday, March 28, 2008

03-28-08

I'm sick. I spent most of the day after the few hours at work sleeping. No exercising today.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

03-27-08

Finished work SUPER early today! Yeah!

I did:
Richard Simmons' Sweatin' to the Oldies
32 Crunches
12 pushups
Leg stretches

bye!

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

03-26-08

Even though I'm in the mood for cardio, I've decided to take mercy on my downstairs neighbors... can't thump on their heads every single day... :oP

Music: Listen live at kool 94.5 FM
(numbers are for each arm/leg)
Biceps curls: 35
Triceps curls: 30
Forward arm raise: 35
Lateral raise: 25
Bench press: 35
Fly: 35
Walking lunges: 25
Crunchs: 32
Reverse curls: 30
Rear leg lifts: 35
Triceps dips: 25
Low Bridge with leg raise: 12
Regular pushups: 5

and stretching.

I really needed to move more, so I walked to the library, grabbed a DVD and walked back. Nothing much, but better than nothing... LOL! The weather is amazing btw!

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

03-25-08

Got out even later today.

Anyways...

Richard Simmons' Sweatin' to the oldies 1
Crunches 32
desk pushups-- 12
Leg stretches

Monday, March 24, 2008

03-24-08

First day of a new rotation-- Got out late... oh well!

Richard Simmons' Sweatin' to the Oldies 1
Crunches: 32
Table pushups: 12
Leg stretches.

This was fun. Now I better read about epilepsy :o)

Sunday, March 23, 2008

03-23-08

Music: Listen live atkool 94.5 FM
(numbers are for each arm/leg)
Biceps curls: 35
Triceps curls: 30
Forward arm raise: 35
Lateral raise: 25
Bench press: 35
Fly: 35
Walking lunges: 25
Crunchs: 32
Reverse curls: 30
Rear leg lifts: 35
Triceps dips: 25
Low Bridge with leg raise: 12
Regular pushups: 5

and stretching.

Oh-- I forgot to mention, these are 3 lbs weights. I'm sure I'll graduate to a higher number by summer time :o)

Saturday, March 22, 2008

03-22-08

This AM I tried real pushups and I was able to do 4!!!! Okay, stop laughing. I wasn't able to do ANY a month and a half ago. I am so happy about it!

So today:

Richard Simmons' Sweatin' to the Oldies 1
Crunches: 31
Table Pushups: 12
leg stretches

Friday, March 21, 2008

03-21-07

Today is a day off!

Thursday, March 20, 2008

03-20-08

Hi!

Today I did the following:
Richard Simmons' Sweatin' to the oldies 1
Crunches: 30
table push-ups: 11
Leg stretches

This was fun :o)

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

03-19-08

Uggg! Had to review a long article on diabetes. Took forever. Doing just toning today:

Music: Beatles!!!
(numbers are for each arm/leg)
Biceps curls: 30
Triceps curls: 25
Forward arm raise: 30
Lateral raise: 20
Bench press: 30
Fly: 30
Walking lunges: 20
Crunchs: 30
Reverse curls: 30
Rear leg lifts: 30
Triceps dips: 20
Low Bridge with leg raise: 10

and stretching.

Go me!!!
Night!

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

03-18-08

Got off of work really early! How fun :o)

Richard Simmons' Sweatin' to the oldies 1
Crunches: 30
Desk pushups: 11
Leg stretches

Monday, March 17, 2008

03-17-08 St. Patrick's day! (O's Birthday!!!)

Today is toning
(Music used: Beatles!!!)
I used this website for guidance: http://www.abc-of-fitness.com/info/fitness-exercises.asp

(numbers are for each arm/leg)
Biceps curls: 30
Triceps curls: 25
Forward arm raise: 30
Lateral raise: 20
Bench press: 30
Fly: 30
Walking lunges: 20
Crunchs: 30
Reverse curls: 30
Rear leg lifts: 30
Triceps dips: 15
Low Bridge with leg raise: 10

and stretching

Sunday, March 16, 2008

03-16-08

Cardio:

Richard Simmon's Sweatin' to the oldies 1
Crunches: 30
'table' pushups: 10
leg stretches.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

03-15-08

Thus we begin to log:

Today was mainly cardio day:

Sweatin' to the Oldies 1
Crunches 30
"table" pushups ('cause I am not strong enough for the real ones):10
Leg stretches

Hello to all!

Well, I've decided to create a new blog-- this one is really just for me to track my exercise. I've been exercising for about a month and a half (I've begun Feb. 4th, 2008),and pretty much stuck to it; I am extremely proud of myself!!!

Throughout medical school it has been way too easy for me to avoid exercising-- (They weren't kidding... it really is a busy time :o) ) But, making excuses is too easy. I wanted to do things right: I want to set an example for my young patients... and do as I preach.

So I don't make excuses for myself anymore.
I exercise.
You should too!

So about 2 months ago when I decided I had to make this life changing habit a... well... a habit, I had a mission. My mission was to find an exercising program I could do, and have fun while doing so. I get bored too easily and don't stick to things if they are boring. I also HATE running... I suspect it has to do with the fact that I was very out of shape... So, it couldn't be boring or running! It had to be something that would aid me to return to exercising.

After a lot of thought I bought Richard Simmon's Sweatin' to the oldies DVD for 10 bucks at Amazon. This was my catalyst. It has been a fun ride, and I am not at all bored!!!

So for now, I mainly 'dance with Richard', do several days of weights and stretch.

Yes, this isn't hard core exercising, but this is definitely a beginning. I am planning to stick to this through residency and then through the rest of my life.

From this point on I will just talk about what I have done every time I exercise. I will make it as short as I can... otherwise this log of exercise will get too annoying to write.

Ta!

-R