Katie - 3.27.06
Praise God, I had a much more "successful" weekend than last (as far as diet/exercise go). I wasn't able to exercise on Saturday or Sunday, but the scale was still friendly to me this morning. I have now lost a total of 5.5 pounds. I am almost to where I was last weekend (6 pounds lost) and am excited that this week I can keep going down.
I was able to do my aerobics video every week day, and Chris and I did weights twice (we missed a day). One thing that I have been concerned about is my target heart rate range. Have any of you every heard of this? I remember when I was a member of Curves, they said if your heart rate is too fast, you won't be burning fat. I did a little internet research on this the other day, and from what I read, if your heart rate is faster than your target range, your workout is less effective (for burning fat). The only problem is, the aerobics workout that I've been doing is low-impact and I think it's just the fact that I'm REALLY out of shape and can't keep up. I really want to keep doing this video, but I guess I might have to go slower than the instructor until I get in better shape. Anyone have any information about the target heart rate range? There are sites that offer calculators to find your range. I'll post a link.
Thankfully, I've been able to keep my snacks and junk-food intake to a minimum (because we hardly have any in the house). The biggest weakness that I need to work on is portion control. Many times I eat way too much! So, that is what I will work on this week.
Have a great day, friends. Thanks so much for your prayers and encouragement!
I was able to do my aerobics video every week day, and Chris and I did weights twice (we missed a day). One thing that I have been concerned about is my target heart rate range. Have any of you every heard of this? I remember when I was a member of Curves, they said if your heart rate is too fast, you won't be burning fat. I did a little internet research on this the other day, and from what I read, if your heart rate is faster than your target range, your workout is less effective (for burning fat). The only problem is, the aerobics workout that I've been doing is low-impact and I think it's just the fact that I'm REALLY out of shape and can't keep up. I really want to keep doing this video, but I guess I might have to go slower than the instructor until I get in better shape. Anyone have any information about the target heart rate range? There are sites that offer calculators to find your range. I'll post a link.
Thankfully, I've been able to keep my snacks and junk-food intake to a minimum (because we hardly have any in the house). The biggest weakness that I need to work on is portion control. Many times I eat way too much! So, that is what I will work on this week.
Have a great day, friends. Thanks so much for your prayers and encouragement!
posted by Katie at 7:47 AM
4 Comments:
Way to go, girl! Keep up the great work. It's so much easier to stay on track at home,isn't it? can't contribute to the heart rate discussion as I know nothing about it. That's a bit too indepth for me at this point.
Great job, KT. Along with alicia, i have no idea about the heart rate thing either. You might have to do some research.
Glad to hear how well you're doing.
Katie you are doing great! I remember when I joined Curves...didn't they make you check your heart rate every 12 minutes or something? It had to be in that range because then you are burning more fat. What is "that" range?
I agree about the portions..my eyes are usually bigger than my stomach. I use breastfeeding as an excuse to overeat too sometimes. I'll ask Stephen what he knows about the heart range. Good for you about not having snacks in the house..I do the same and when you're home like Alicia said you're not as tempted to go out and find 'bad food'. :)
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