Journey to Being Fit

Hello Lovelies,

   I just wanted to do a quick update on my journey since today marks the loss of one pound. Sure its one out of ten-fifteen but its a start. Yes, I know the body is said to fluctuate about two pounds during the day, but seeing as I weigh myself at the same time everyday, and I try to get my base workout in at the same time everyday, it cuts down on that discrepancy.

Yours Truly,
Laurel Lee

Month 1 Exercise Plan

Hello Lovelies,

     For my first actual post, I figured I would put down what I am doing to achieve my goals. So, lets jump right in.


Days 1,3, and 5
     Bicep curls 3 sets of eight with 10lbs
     Tricep extension  3 sets of eight with 5 lbs
     Overhead Press 3 sets of eight with 10 lbs
     Shoulder Flies 3 sets of eight with 5lbs
     Bench Press 3 sets of eight with 20 lbs
     Bent Over Rows 3 sets of eight with 5 lbs
     Oblique Dips 3 sets of eight with 10 lbs
     Hopskotch 3 sets of four squares
     Ski Jumps 3 sets of four squares
     Stair Jumps 3 sets of five jumps
     Square Agility 3 sets of 4 squares worth
     Shuttles/suicides 3 sets of eight blocks.

Days 2, 4 and 6     4 Way Ankle 4 sets of 10
     Jump for Height 3 sets of 5
     3 Way Lunges 3 sets of five with 10 lbs
     Squats with 10 lbs
     Figure Eights 20 loops
     Crunches 50 front, 25 to left, 25 to right
     Reverse Crunches 25
     Oblique Twists 25
     Bridges 3 sets of 8
     Leg extension/ flexion with band 3 sets of eight
     Four Way Hip Progression 3 sets of 10
     Short Sprints 8 times

That is my current exercise plan with the addition of Yoga 3 times a week, and Softball Specific Exercise 4 times a week.

Yours Truly,
Laurel Lee

Welcome

Hello Lovelies,

    This is my third blog on this site, and this one will be primarily chronicling my journey back to the fit person I once was. I am a college student, majoring in Exercise Science, and well, instead of the freshman fifteen, it was the freshman forty that got me. You have to practice what you preach, and so this is my journey back to the 150lb girl I once was. Plus, this should help my self esteem a bit, and get me back into my softball routine.

     Background Information

•   Age: 20
• Height: 5'6"
• Weight: 185.5 lbs
• Weight at Beginning of College Career: 169, size 12 jean
• Weight at end of Freshman Year: 209, size 16 jean
• Goal Weight 155 lbs, or a size 10 jean
• Body Type: Athletic or at least it was
• College Athletics: Chatham Cougar Pitcher and 3rd Baseman
• Intramurals: Volleyball, Kickball, Flag Football, bowling...

   So, what happened to make me gain the weight you ask? Well besides the fact that the meal hall is an all you can eat buffet, I injured my ankle, and for a year(yes, its been a bit over a year thanks to some doctor screw ups, and mistakes), I ate the same without any exercise. Bad Idea. 

   Here is to weekly posts chronicling my journey.

Yours Truly,
Laurel Lee