Thursday, May 30, 2013

Realistic Goals

     This week I am going to stick to a consistent workout. It's definitely not easy to workout with three young kids running around me constantly.  Finding time for family, and time to be with my husband can be so hard. I'm keeping my workouts short, as I know I don't have a lot of time during the day to workout.

    Monday: Gym, 20 min cardio, 30 min weights.
 
    Tuesday: Run on my treadmill, for as long as my knees will let me. Walk the rest of the 30 min time, work on strength training.
 
    Wednesday: Gym, 20 min cardio, 30 min weights.
 
    Thursday: Run on treadmill, for as long as my poor post pregnancy knees will let me, then strength training.
 
    Friday: Gym, 20 min cardio, 30 min weights.
 
Saturday: Gym, 40 min cardio, 40 min weights.
 
Sunday: Rest :-)
 
    Going to the gym every day would be ideal, but I know life gets busy, and I only have so much free time during the day to workout. It will be easier for me to accomplish my goals knowing I'm going to the gym only 4 days out of the week.

     I know I focus a lot of my workouts on weight training. I seriously feel like I'm losing a lot more inches than if I only did cardio alone. I feel like I am molding my body and losing fat in the places I want to most. I have also heard that weight training will help you burn more calories during the day. Not sure how true it is, but I am all for it. I actually enjoy weight training anyway, its kind of peaceful.

     I also mentioned I have knee pain. I know a lot of my readers are mothers, and runners. My question for you is did you ever notice having knee pain after having a baby?  I ask this mostly because I have never had knee pain before, and I have been a passionate runner since a was in Junior High.  After having my third child, my knees started giving me sharp pains in the joints. When the pain starts I always stop what I am doing and rest my knees. I am afraid I will injure my knees if I keep running.  Any advice would be great!!! I really would like to get back into racing again. 




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  1. Coach JenMay 31, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Sorry about the knees. I have worked with a lot of runners with knee problems, have you seen anyone? Most good sports docs can refer to a good PT and give you some strength training to "fix" the knees. A big thing is working on inner quad strength one way is holding a ball between knees while doing squats.

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 4:17 PM

      Thanks, I think I just might go see a good PT.

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  2. Runaway Bridal PlannerMay 31, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    I agree with Marathon Moms comment. Visit a Sports PT, and let them get you set up on a strengthening plan, so you can build back up the muscles around the knees!

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 4:18 PM

      I will keep building up those muscles. Maybe in a few more months I will be able to start training again.

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  3. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    sorry but I don't have any advice on the knees other than to see a doctor. I've only had problem with my knees once (I got water on the knee and they turned into huge elephant legs).

    I think your workout plan looks great. Strength training will give you better gains in weight loss.

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 4:18 PM

      Oh my, that doesn't sound good. Ya I think I will see a dr.

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  4. jillconyersJune 1, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    Agreed. See a doctor or PT. And, strengthen your quads! It has worked wonders for my husband's knees and a few friends.

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 4:19 PM

      Thank you, I have been working on strengthening my quads but I am thinking a Dr. visit might be what I need to do.

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  5. AmyCJune 1, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Great job squeezing it all in and making time to workout. Now you just need to take care of that knee ;)

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