[sara~b]

So I want to keep track of my workouts. I don't really need to lose weight (I don't think). I am going out to buy a scale in a minute so I can see my starting weight. I need more of a fitness tracker so I thought you guys wouldn't mind if I put it here. I'm also going to keep track of my smoking cessation too.

So far:

Starting weight: 135.0 lbs.
BMI (according to scale): 23.5%
Measurements:
Bust: 36"
Waist: 27.5"
Hips: 37.5"
Thighs: 21"
Biceps: 11"

I quit smoking July 7th. Today is the 16th. I started my fitness regimen on the 13th.

Day 1: 20 minutes on treadmill. 1-minute intervals alternating 3MPH and 5MPH.
Day 2: 20 minutes on treadmill. Domed interval workout. Low speed of 2.5MPH, high speed of 5.5 MPH.
Upper body weight lifting... lat pull-downs, curls, tricep dips, butterfly presses, etc.
Day 3: 2 mile walk/run on trail followed by a hill sprint up a very LOOONNGGG hill.
Day 4: Going to buy a scale and debating on just doing a quick upperbody workout again or crunches.

[sara~b]

I took Day 5, July 17th, as a light, upper body and core only workout day. I used a stabilizer ball for push-ups and crunches and then did tricep dips on the stairs.

Today is Day 6 and I am planning a 1.5 mile run/walk on the tread mill and push-ups and crunches on the stabilizer ball again. Tomorrow I have to work in the morning and then attend a wedding in the evening so I imagine tomorrow will be a resting day as well.

As of today my weight is still 135 but I swear I see more definition in my arms and abs. I am thinking about starting a photo journal as well to track my progress.

Update: Day 6, Did a 1.62 mile jog/run with speeds varying between 4-5.5 MPH. Kept heart rate between 150-170 BPM. Incline set to 1. Total time was 20 min. Also did various exercises with the stabilizer ball.

Day 7: Weight 133.5 so down 1.5 pounds! About to get ready for the wedding this afternoon so I'm guessing that dancing at the reception will have to count as exercise today.

[sara~b]

Day 8: Did 1.53 miles in 20 minutes on the treadmill. Heart rate stayed between 150-170 bpm. Felt much stronger on today's workout than previous ones. Feeling quite happy with progress. Also, noted no weight gain from yesterday's wedding today!