Back to the Gym

So, I got back to the gym yesterday. I am trying to get into a routine of going and having certain days for certain exercises. My plan is below:

Monday: Back and shoulders
Tuesday: Cardio only
Wednesday: Legs and Core
Thursday: Cardio only
Friday: Arms

On days that I do strength training, I do it circuit style. I start off with a good 15 minute cardio warm-up, then hit the weights. I've been using the weight machines at my gym. They have them arranged by body part in rows, so I work on one row per day. It's kinda awesome. Yesterday was Tuesday, so I worked on 5k training. I did about 25 minutes on the treadmill, alternating fast walking and running. I planned to go longer, but I started getting cramps like I needed to go to the bathroom. Maybe running is a cure for constipation?

I downloaded the handy C25k app for on my phone for training. The 5k is about 7 weeks away and the program is 8 weeks, but that should get me pretty close. The app breaks each week down into 3 days of training. Today, I will do Week 1, Day 1. That consists of a 5 minute warm-up, then alternating 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for 20 minutes. Sounds doable-ish. I've been working on alternating jogging and walking already, so I think I can do it.

My next follow-up appointment is on October 13th. I'd really, really like to be under 200 by then. I know it's pushing it, but I think with the amount of training I am going to be doing that I can make it. I am 214 right now, so that means losing 15 pounds in just over a month. It's ambitious! Goals are supposed to be SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, timed). So there it is, I plan to be under 200 pounds by October 13th. When I first started this, I didn't think I'd get there before Christmas!

I just need to stick to my work-out plan and maintain the low-carb diet. I got this!