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I started my day a little belated but did 3 planks:  first one was 20 sec.; second one 35 sec; third one a good 40 sec. It has helped having been conditioned by a coach who tells you to hang on and push further. After this first set I walked around in my apartment. After that breather I was compelled to do another set: LOL I did one for 30 sec and stretched out on my mat. 

Picking up 6 cases of 1 liter bottles of H2O which contained 12 bottles in each case, I challenged myself and did 20…

So are we actually not allowed to have fruit at dinner and the nightime or is it just not necessary? Just wondering the specifics on that. Completing my first day!

Got up this morning and did a couple of planks even though I don't like doing them!  I did them just because I knew that it would feel so good, and it did!  Then I did a Fitera workout and implemented HIIT movements throughout it like Chad suggested:  20 sec. regular speed, 20 sec. speed up, and back to regular speed 20 sec.  I did this through all the cardio periods.  I must say that when doing a Fitera workout without adding HIIT movements, I sweat a lot!  Today, adding HIIT I sweat a…

Been gone to Washington DC since last Thursday.....lots of walking due to traveling and going around DC. But, didn't eat according to my plan :( I will be at it tommorrow!!!

I haven't been online in a few days due to all of the wedding prep. Friday rolled around and I was finally able to apply a clear coat finish to the two canvas pieces with the verses on them ... high winds here and I had to resort to waiting for my son to get here so he could hold them for me. And there was overspray. Just imagine the frowning scowling funny faces he made when his hands and forearms ended up with clear acrylic spray on them. Fast forward to two hours cutting, trimming and…

Yesterday I mentioned my going to my neighbors house for football and dinner.  The football games were fabulous, and I just had vegies for my snacking.  Then came dinner, and it was SOOOO GOOOOD. The food combination was OK for my diet (grilled halibut with scalloped potatoes), Large portions that I ate thinking "it doesn't matter".  Dessert was the best apple pie I've ever had, and I ate the whole thing.  So I didn't do perfectly, but I'm able to compensate today and beyond, so I don't feel…

Today, I have finalized my 12-week challenge. I have lost 11 lbs and 2.5 inches on both waist and hips and 1.5 inches on breast and thighs, respectively. One-two pant sizes down. A slow but steady progress. My masseuse noticed the difference. I ended at 182 lbs. I would like to lose at least 11 lbs more, so I continue with another 12-week challenge. I would like to end at 150 lbs if it is possible for me to maintain, but I am content at 170 lbs. I will look more into boosting my metabolism as…

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Just updated my vision board to include someone jogging on a treadmill I would like to upgrade to and someone doing a plank.  I put the printed out vision boards in 5 places around the house.  On the side of the refrig where I get my water and food prepped.  Sidetable top where I sit and do work and watch TV. On the side of the night stand to review before going to bed and when I am rolling over to see if it is time to get up.  Beside the treadmill so I can see it when doing my morning…

Due to osteoarthritis in my knee, my doctor recommended I ride a stationary bike, so I try to do so at least 3 times a week. Today I rode 6.5 miles on the bike, varying intensity from 12 mph to 15 mph (for 30 seconds at a time). Does this count as a high intensity workout?  I also have a question about intermittent fasting.  One of the videos I watched about speeding up your metabolism, especially when you hit a plateau, recommended intermittent fasting.  How do you do this on this plan?  Can…