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WorkinOnMyFitness.com is a fitness blog with a personal twist. This is of my personal improvement with being healthy and fit. Health tips, news, nutrition information and exercise is also included in this blog.
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End of the Week Fitness Update
So this week wasn’t too bad, but I know it could have been better in terms of exercise. I was able to work out 4 out of the 5 days I had planned to. Monday’s workout consisted of a 15 mi...
My 2nd 5K Run
So Saturday, February 16 was my 2nd 5K run. It was held at the same place I ran my first 5K, so I was familiar with the area. The race turn out was a lot bigger and there were people of all fitness ...
5K Training Day 2: Worked Out AM & PM!
This morning I had initially planned on running, but I still felt tired and did some really low impact exercise for 15 minutes following Holly’s (from The Girls Next Door Workout DVD) Workout. ...
A Personal Update
So I haven’t really noted any progress (or lack thereof) lately. The holidays are really making me bad as far as eating and exercise is concerned. I’ve definitely gained weight. Not t...
3 Mile Run
On Saturday, I woke up early and headed by A1A, which is a road along the beach and ran. I was able to run 1.5 miles without stopping and then the last 1.5 miles I had to walk a bit, but I was able ...
Finally, A Workout!
This week, I mentioned trying to do morning exercises, turns out, it was definitely harder than I thought! So, I’m probably going to do morning exercises on days I can actually get the energy ...
An Exercise Update & Another 5K!
First off, a big thank you for everyone that wished me good luck and congratulations on my first 5K run. It definitely made me feel happy to read all the words of encouragement. So, now what’...
My First 5K Experience
So I did it! I ran my first 5K race! I can’t believe that I finished under the time I wanted to, which was 40 minutes. I woke up at 5am and got ready and left the house by 6am. There were ...
The Biggest Loser Premiere: Personal Thoughts
So last night was the premiere episode of The Biggest Loser on NBC. It was a 2 hour episode so it was quite lengthy but I did enjoy it. I even started to cry when the contestants talked about their ...
On My Way To Running A 5K: An Update
Today more running training ensued and boy, it is really tough. I wish that I did more running outside because it sure is difficult. I’m going ahead and running closer and closer to 3.2 miles ...
The Running Outdoors Experience
So yesterday I finished week 5 of the Couch to 5k training program by running outside. Day 3 consisted of a 5 minute walk then a 20 minute run followed by a 5 minute cool down walk. I went to the pa...
I’m Getting The Hang Of Running!
Today I was able to do 2 intervals of 8 minute runs! Although I did it at a slower pace, I didn’t really feel exhausted and I was totally surprised that I could actually do it. Day 2 of Week 5&#...
Abs Diet Strength Training
Today I did some strength training following a routine in the Abs Diet book. The Abs Diet not only has information on the ‘diet’ but it also provides exercises you can do located at the e...
11 Days Until The 5K!
After a well deserved vacation, I’m back into the grind of work and exercising. I realized that I only have 11 days (September 16) until the 5k and I don’t have enough time to do all 9 we...
Day 30: Couch to 5k Week 4, Day 3 & The Abs Diet Book
I have two things to be proud about… first off, I’ve exercised for 30 days and it’s been logged here. Second, I’ve completed Week 4 of the Couch to 5k training program! Runni...
Day 29: Couch to 5k Week 4 Day 2 & Link Roundup
Today was running day and it was quite the challenge. As I was running I was thinking how I would be able to run nonstop for 30 minutes, eventually… there were even times when I felt I should j...
Day 28: Arms, Abs and the Rice Dilemma
Today was a less intense day for exercising. I decided to take a rest from running and do some arm and ab exercise. I definitely need to get the courage to do these exercises at the gym because when...
Day 27: Couch to 5k Week 4 Day 1
Today I started Week 4 of the Couch to 5k training program. Let me tell you, it was tougher than I expected! This is the routine I did: Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then: Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes...
Day 26: Swim Day
Today I took a break from running and spent some time with my sister at the pool. Swimming is a great form of exercise, as it is well known so any kind of activity really is better than sitting down...
Day 24 & Day 25: Couch to 5k Week 3 Complete!
Friday was a busy day, so I didn’t get a chance to update on my workout, so I’m combining it with today’s. I completed week 3 of the Couch to 5k training today and it felt great! ...
Day 23: Couch to 5k Week 3 Day 1
Today I started week 3 of the Couch to 5k training program and it was actually not too bad, although I was having a tough time since I was jogging outside. I wanted to change it up and skipped the gy...
Day 22: Couch to 5k Week 2, Day 3
I’ve completed the 2nd week of the Couch to 5k training so I feel happy. Thanks to these podcasts the runs have been really good and helpful too. I know I still have ways to go but I’m s...
Day 21: Couch to 5k Week 2 Day 2
This past weekend my boyfriend graduated from college so there was some celebrating, including a trip to the beach and the water park, so I was definitely in water for most of the weekend. I know tha...
Day 20: Turbo Sculpt!
Today I took a break from cardio and did some arms, legs, and ab sculpting with Turbo Jam’s Turbo Sculpt DVD. I’m starting to realize that maybe I’m using too heavy of a weight, wh...
Day 19: Couch to 5k Week 2 Day 1
I’m on week 2 of the Couch to 5k training program and it’s definitely a challenge. I decided to try out the gym that’s in my housing development and did the 5 minute warm up walk fr...
Day 18: Pilates Arms & Abs
Today I decided to do something different and do some pilates. I popped in the 10 Minute Pilates DVD that I’ve used a few times. There are 5 different workouts in this DVD and all last 10 minu...
Day 17: Couch to 5k Day 3
I had a setback because of a convention that I had to work at all weekend for my job. I spent all day Friday and Saturday there and being on your feet for 6 hours was definitely tiring! On Sunday I ...
Day 16: Couch to 5K Day 2
Today I did Day 2 of the Couch to 5K training program. I feel that it’s not very difficult for me, but then again I’m not much of a runner. Maybe I’m just used to being active with...
Day 15: Really felt the burn!
Today I did 40 minutes of Turbo Jam Turbo Sculpt and seriously… my arms were killing me! The workout really made me think about my posture when I sit at the computer at work and at home and I ...
Day 14: Couch to 5K Day 1
I headed over to the gym to start my Couch to 5k training. The first week consists of the following: Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for...