I didn't work out Wednesday. I had every intention on doing something low impact as my abs and back were killing me (combination of Monday and Tuesday workouts!) but just totally slacked off. Not to mention the 2 donuts I had FOR dinner on Tuesday probably put me in the sugar overload and crash.
So here we are Thursday. I think today, I will do Cardio. Boxing. Shadow boxing for those who do not have a bag. Shadow boxing is pretty good folks, so give it a try. I LOVE boxing....(working out not, watching or actually doing!)
And I think maybe today will be a 101 day!
Start off with jump rope, fake of course as a jump rope in MY house is disastrous ... count to 101 jumps
Jumping jacks to 50
The boxer high anxiety jump from foot to foot, you know, where they are waiting to be called out, back and forth back and forth, keep the feet light, count to 101. Shake out your arms occasionally.
Ok, here we go...101 punches. Right, left, right, left, right, left and so on ... breathe, keep hands up close to face (hey, last thing you want is a punch coming at you!). Punch straight out but do not flip the end or else your elbows will hurt tomorrow (meaning, remember there is no impact to stop your fist at the end there so don't swing wildly) Occasionally give yourself a little fun work with the feet, skipping around the "opponent" periodically :)
Then go with high knee jog, put hands out and have (or try) to get your knees up to hands ... count to 101
Lets do 101 under cuts now, these are where your punch comes from below, about hip level up to the opponent's chin (not yours!) .... 101 total, again, remember to not swing wildly to protect your elbows! Bend knees a little to hunch over a bit to protect yourself :)
Side kicks out are next, 50 on each side. This can be hard for some people with balance problems, when you kick out to the side, you are flexing your leg (knee will be straight at the end, kicking with your heel), if kicking with left leg, have left hand up to protect your face, right arm out to balance yourself. You will lean a little out to the side (picture a karate kid) ... but not too much. 50 on each side!
Back to 101 punches. Breathe ...
Now lets do ball kicks, 50 on each leg. Kicking straight out at someone's gut. Contact would be made with heel. Of course, kick higher rather than lower but again if a problem with balance, go a little lower.
Go back to 50 jumping jacks now...breathe.
Now we want to do 50 jab punch duck. Jab with your right hand, punch with the left and duck down to miss the incoming punch. Each set counts as 1. Breathe
50 side swing kicks on each leg. This is a kick where your shin would make contact from a side angle. 50 on each leg, aim higher than lower, keep the arm out that is on the side of the swinging leg for balance, other hand up to face to protect. Breathe.
Cool down with 101 jump ropes (gradually slowing down). Do a few arm crosses to stretch out the arm and shoulder muscles.
Ok I'm off to give this a try. I'm not sure how long this will take, maybe 15 minutes? If not long then just enough to give you a decent cardio workout, then just repeat as needed where you want :) The key is to work out though!
Come on and get sweaty!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tuesday Plan - Abs / Core
I'd like to say that I'm kicking butt today with my plan but OMG I'm tight from yesterday! My abs are stiff as are my inner thighs and butt. Yeah, those are good areas huh? I considered setting today for Arms but didn't really have anything in the works yet!
So today will use the medicine ball (if you have one) ... and I KNOW that I'm going to have to force myself to finish it out ... BUT all I have to do is stand sideways in the mirror and look at my much slimmer stomach (3.3 lbs baby!) and that's enough motivation for me...
I'm going to keep it fairly low key today which kind of defeats a lot of things, but as I've said before, I'm NOT a personal trainer or certified in any way, this is just what I do.
So come on, lets get sweaty!
*And now this will show revisions AFTER I've done the workout!*
Figure eights with a medicine ball - as many as you can do and then add 6 more to push it. *Not so bad but I think I may have done a little wrong as my arms were tired before my abs were?
20 full sit ups with ball, keep ball to chest on down side, push out over knees on up side *hey, 20 sit ups is 20 sit ups!
30 mason twist, feet up (YOU CAN DO IT!) *Remember, each side counts as ONE*
20 reach for the sky (feet up in air, push ball to feet) *Holy crap! I could not touch my toes doing this, just my ankles. Remember to not let your head touch the ground on back side!
20 V lifts with ball meeting feet ... this could be difficult for me but will push through! *10 each leg. You can alternate if you can keep a rhythm going. Again, could NOT hit the toes, but more like mid shin!
20 catulpults (IF I only had a playmate!) *Oh my aching abs!
10 Burpees. Somehow I just don't think I can get this far today but will do everything in my power to do so! *Ummm. I didn't do these, but IF you do let me know for motivation and competitve purposes!
I've found a few pretty cool you tube videos to demonstrate a few of the above exercises, particularly this one cheery upbeat gal. Seriously though, I'd probably have to punch her if she was MY trainer in person. That attitude and AWESOME would just about send me over the edge during a grueling workout! Check it out! She's got quite a few other quick clips on various stuff and I will be reviewing them later too...
So today will use the medicine ball (if you have one) ... and I KNOW that I'm going to have to force myself to finish it out ... BUT all I have to do is stand sideways in the mirror and look at my much slimmer stomach (3.3 lbs baby!) and that's enough motivation for me...
I'm going to keep it fairly low key today which kind of defeats a lot of things, but as I've said before, I'm NOT a personal trainer or certified in any way, this is just what I do.
So come on, lets get sweaty!
*And now this will show revisions AFTER I've done the workout!*
Figure eights with a medicine ball - as many as you can do and then add 6 more to push it. *Not so bad but I think I may have done a little wrong as my arms were tired before my abs were?
20 full sit ups with ball, keep ball to chest on down side, push out over knees on up side *hey, 20 sit ups is 20 sit ups!
30 mason twist, feet up (YOU CAN DO IT!) *Remember, each side counts as ONE*
20 reach for the sky (feet up in air, push ball to feet) *Holy crap! I could not touch my toes doing this, just my ankles. Remember to not let your head touch the ground on back side!
20 V lifts with ball meeting feet ... this could be difficult for me but will push through! *10 each leg. You can alternate if you can keep a rhythm going. Again, could NOT hit the toes, but more like mid shin!
20 catulpults (IF I only had a playmate!) *Oh my aching abs!
10 Burpees. Somehow I just don't think I can get this far today but will do everything in my power to do so! *Ummm. I didn't do these, but IF you do let me know for motivation and competitve purposes!
I've found a few pretty cool you tube videos to demonstrate a few of the above exercises, particularly this one cheery upbeat gal. Seriously though, I'd probably have to punch her if she was MY trainer in person. That attitude and AWESOME would just about send me over the edge during a grueling workout! Check it out! She's got quite a few other quick clips on various stuff and I will be reviewing them later too...
Monday, December 6, 2010
Weighing In
Woohoo!! I weighed myself this morning (using the Wii Balance Board) and according to them I lost 3.3 lbs this past week. Amazing!
That puts me close to my goal of 10 lbs for the month of December!
So, here's where I think I may have messed up:
Drinking beer, Friday AND Saturday night (Friday with Hubby, Saturday with girlfriends).
Pizza on Saturday night, Sunday for lunch and Sunday for Dinner. ONE slice each time but these are MAJOR size pizzas. Bad bad bad.
Other than that, I think I did great. I bet I was down a few more ounces :)
Low carb for another week to see where I'm at and then if I'm satisfied, I'll move into healthier carbs.
That puts me close to my goal of 10 lbs for the month of December!
So, here's where I think I may have messed up:
Drinking beer, Friday AND Saturday night (Friday with Hubby, Saturday with girlfriends).
Pizza on Saturday night, Sunday for lunch and Sunday for Dinner. ONE slice each time but these are MAJOR size pizzas. Bad bad bad.
Other than that, I think I did great. I bet I was down a few more ounces :)
Low carb for another week to see where I'm at and then if I'm satisfied, I'll move into healthier carbs.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Mondays Plan - a Mix
I did pretty good last week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Friday, nothing. Saturday did a lot of lifting and moving and then Sunday was a lot of walking. So really, I think I did pretty good!
Todays workout is a mixup … courtesy of what Carmine over at Mom to the screaming masses showed a few weeks back (I believe a crossfit type?)
**I am recommending that if you are NOT in good shape, or even fairly good shape, break the time in half to 2 minutes, and maybe move up to 3 minutes where you can. It kicked my butt at 4 minutes on the 1st set so chose to knock it down to 2 minutes (it STILL kicked my butt):
20 (or 10!) minutes of tedious kick ass work.
You will need a medicine ball and/or a kettle ball or heavyweight dumbbell and a timer.
Set a timer for 4 (or 2) minutes
Do squats for 20 seconds, rest in squat position for 10 seconds and repeat a sequence until time is up. Realize that your legs are NOT what you thought they were.
Rest one minute
Set timer for 4 (or 2!) minutes again. Do pushups for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds in plank position. Holy crap! I alternated between girly pushups (knees) and full. Continue til 4 (2!!!) minutes are up. (having fun yet?) Rest one minute (I'd get up off the floor!)
Set timer to 4 (2!!!) minutes (surprise!) and start up with ball slams (I can’t throw my ball on the tile so I will be doing the “fake” slam up and down) for 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds with that ball held HIGH over your head (arms straight!) and repeat til 4 (2!!) minutes are up … rest one minute. Yes, your heart rate will be right up there!
Set timer to 4 (2!!) minutes. Situps now with the medicine ball in hands for 20 seconds, rest for 10 in the curl position (OMG). Rest one minute (I recommend you stand up!) ummm...I realize as I revise this, I did NOT do these! Great. I'm going to as soon as I finish this though!
Set the timer for the LAST 4 (2!!) minutes. The last (joyous end!) round is kettle ball swings for 20 seconds, rest with ball held at chest level. I highly recommend you google the "correct" technique to do this otherwise your back could give you grief tomorrow and the rest of the week ... check out this guy, he's pretty informative.
By now you should be pretty much screaming for mercy!
Carmen at Mom to the Screaming Masses is pretty athletic but she was NOT always like that … she was quite a bit overweight (unfortunately, I was trying to get her ELFF site but I think it's no longer active) and decided enough was enough and lost a LOT and is now pretty damn fit! Go check her out …
Carmen, I give you a buttload of credit girl, this is H.A.R.D.!!!
Todays workout is a mixup … courtesy of what Carmine over at Mom to the screaming masses showed a few weeks back (I believe a crossfit type?)
**I am recommending that if you are NOT in good shape, or even fairly good shape, break the time in half to 2 minutes, and maybe move up to 3 minutes where you can. It kicked my butt at 4 minutes on the 1st set so chose to knock it down to 2 minutes (it STILL kicked my butt):
20 (or 10!) minutes of tedious kick ass work.
You will need a medicine ball and/or a kettle ball or heavyweight dumbbell and a timer.
Set a timer for 4 (or 2) minutes
Do squats for 20 seconds, rest in squat position for 10 seconds and repeat a sequence until time is up. Realize that your legs are NOT what you thought they were.
Rest one minute
Set timer for 4 (or 2!) minutes again. Do pushups for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds in plank position. Holy crap! I alternated between girly pushups (knees) and full. Continue til 4 (2!!!) minutes are up. (having fun yet?) Rest one minute (I'd get up off the floor!)
Set timer to 4 (2!!!) minutes (surprise!) and start up with ball slams (I can’t throw my ball on the tile so I will be doing the “fake” slam up and down) for 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds with that ball held HIGH over your head (arms straight!) and repeat til 4 (2!!) minutes are up … rest one minute. Yes, your heart rate will be right up there!
Set timer to 4 (2!!) minutes. Situps now with the medicine ball in hands for 20 seconds, rest for 10 in the curl position (OMG). Rest one minute (I recommend you stand up!) ummm...I realize as I revise this, I did NOT do these! Great. I'm going to as soon as I finish this though!
Set the timer for the LAST 4 (2!!) minutes. The last (joyous end!) round is kettle ball swings for 20 seconds, rest with ball held at chest level. I highly recommend you google the "correct" technique to do this otherwise your back could give you grief tomorrow and the rest of the week ... check out this guy, he's pretty informative.
By now you should be pretty much screaming for mercy!
Carmen at Mom to the Screaming Masses is pretty athletic but she was NOT always like that … she was quite a bit overweight (unfortunately, I was trying to get her ELFF site but I think it's no longer active) and decided enough was enough and lost a LOT and is now pretty damn fit! Go check her out …
Carmen, I give you a buttload of credit girl, this is H.A.R.D.!!!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Thursday Plan - Core and Cardio
I'm exhausted today but know that if I don't do this, I will fall off the wagon and give myself til the New Year to start all over again. NO. I will do THAT!
So today I am doing:
101 sit up punches (put you feet under something if you can't keep your feet on ground) and go for it, Sit up and do a one two punch ... IF you have someone to hold your feet, have them put their knees on your feet and hold their hands up for you to target ... just don't hit them HARD or else they will no longer want to play with you.
50+ Burpees ... come on, you can do it ... just go as fast as you can til you think you may pass out :) (IF you
don't know what a burpee is, google it, it's basically a squat hands on floor, extend legs behind you, pull knees up and stand up and start squat again, legs out, pull knees up...)
AND if you still have some juice left, go ahead and do:
50 count bicycle
25 leg lifts (both legs, keep your back flat on the ground)
50 mason twist (with weight and feet off ground IF you can)
That's it ... not so sure I'll get past the Burpees but hey, I'll try!
So come on, get sweaty with me!
So today I am doing:
101 sit up punches (put you feet under something if you can't keep your feet on ground) and go for it, Sit up and do a one two punch ... IF you have someone to hold your feet, have them put their knees on your feet and hold their hands up for you to target ... just don't hit them HARD or else they will no longer want to play with you.
50+ Burpees ... come on, you can do it ... just go as fast as you can til you think you may pass out :) (IF you
don't know what a burpee is, google it, it's basically a squat hands on floor, extend legs behind you, pull knees up and stand up and start squat again, legs out, pull knees up...)
AND if you still have some juice left, go ahead and do:
50 count bicycle
25 leg lifts (both legs, keep your back flat on the ground)
50 mason twist (with weight and feet off ground IF you can)
That's it ... not so sure I'll get past the Burpees but hey, I'll try!
So come on, get sweaty with me!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Wednesday Plan - Arms
We've done abs/core and legs so far, so of course, we need to get the guns in order too ... so today is ARMS!
I'm using my 8 lb medicine ball for these...come and join up!
30 curls
30 overhead triceps
50 push up to sky (if you got a partners, this is even better in that they will stop the ball and push it back to you)
10 (5 each side) side toss up (this is hard)
20 throw straight out (chest level, again if you have a partner, even better that they can toss back to you for more resistance)
*And see, I just did these at 6:30am before eating and I'm exhausted, but I must continue*
And then I switched over to the 5lb weights:
40 static arm curl (20 each side in 5 reps each) (this is where the arm not lifting is at a 90 degree angle holding a weight)
30 (15 each leg) heavy pants (legs get a nice little stretch) THIS is excellent for that little roll of fat under your armpit above your bra ... go for it girls!
30 (15 each arm, alternating) full supination curls (twist out at top of curl)
25 triceps kickback
AND if you still got juice left in you, go for it (I myself was holding my arms across my body in agony at this point):
25 flip grip triceps kickback (alternate palms up, palms down)
101 lawn mower using the lightest weight you got (go for it, do as many as you can alternate side to side!)
I'm using my 8 lb medicine ball for these...come and join up!
30 curls
30 overhead triceps
50 push up to sky (if you got a partners, this is even better in that they will stop the ball and push it back to you)
10 (5 each side) side toss up (this is hard)
20 throw straight out (chest level, again if you have a partner, even better that they can toss back to you for more resistance)
*And see, I just did these at 6:30am before eating and I'm exhausted, but I must continue*
And then I switched over to the 5lb weights:
40 static arm curl (20 each side in 5 reps each) (this is where the arm not lifting is at a 90 degree angle holding a weight)
30 (15 each leg) heavy pants (legs get a nice little stretch) THIS is excellent for that little roll of fat under your armpit above your bra ... go for it girls!
30 (15 each arm, alternating) full supination curls (twist out at top of curl)
25 triceps kickback
AND if you still got juice left in you, go for it (I myself was holding my arms across my body in agony at this point):
25 flip grip triceps kickback (alternate palms up, palms down)
101 lawn mower using the lightest weight you got (go for it, do as many as you can alternate side to side!)
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday Plan
Today is LEGS and Cardio. Woohoo!
For my Cardio, I will be doing the Wii Active boxing that I set up ... I believe I need to redo the plan though as I think my original plan goes for 45 minutes. I only want 20 minutes of Cardio at this point.
Legs will be the following:
40 Walking lunges holding 6 lb weights in each hand. I will do this up and down the LONG hallway of my house. Remember to not let your knees go beyond your toes!
40 jump squats using the 8 lb medicine ball. Land lightly on feet. Make sure your butt is out but not arching your back.
30 calf raises straight out (no weights for me yet) For extra workout, don't let heels touch the ground. Push yourself as they will start to cramp!
30 calf raises toes out (no weights for me yet) Again, try to keep heels off the floor
30 calf raises toes in (no weights for me yet) and if you can, keep the heels off the floor!
30 side lunges each side (60 total). IF you can, add some light weights and raise arms straight out in front as you side lunge to give you a little extra arm workout!
Imaginary jump rope ... count to 101! A little cardio mixed in with your leg workout is good!
Jumping jacks ... count to 101! A little more cardio!
Come and get sweaty with me...how did your Monday routine go?
For my Cardio, I will be doing the Wii Active boxing that I set up ... I believe I need to redo the plan though as I think my original plan goes for 45 minutes. I only want 20 minutes of Cardio at this point.
Legs will be the following:
40 Walking lunges holding 6 lb weights in each hand. I will do this up and down the LONG hallway of my house. Remember to not let your knees go beyond your toes!
40 jump squats using the 8 lb medicine ball. Land lightly on feet. Make sure your butt is out but not arching your back.
30 calf raises straight out (no weights for me yet) For extra workout, don't let heels touch the ground. Push yourself as they will start to cramp!
30 calf raises toes out (no weights for me yet) Again, try to keep heels off the floor
30 calf raises toes in (no weights for me yet) and if you can, keep the heels off the floor!
30 side lunges each side (60 total). IF you can, add some light weights and raise arms straight out in front as you side lunge to give you a little extra arm workout!
Imaginary jump rope ... count to 101! A little cardio mixed in with your leg workout is good!
Jumping jacks ... count to 101! A little more cardio!
Come and get sweaty with me...how did your Monday routine go?
Monday, November 29, 2010
Monday Plan CORE
Today should be 20 minutes of cardio and work on the CORE, or as you may know it, ABS.
Lets see ....
20 plus crunches using weight (I've got an 8lb medicine ball) 1 set for time crunch, 2 set for real workout or 3 set for the hard core
20 plus mason twist (using weight if you can, pick feet off ground if you can) 1 set for time crunch, 2 set for real workout or 3 set for the hard core
20 Leg lift with medicine ball between knees ... pull knees toward chest and then lower to ground, straightening legs as you go but don't let feet touch the ground. Arms straight out to balance self. Be sure you don't arch back. This is excellent for lower stomach, if you don't feel it you aren't doing it right! 1 set for time crunch, 2 set for real workout or 3 set for the hard core
10 plank, holding each for 10 seconds. 1 set for time crunch, 2 set for real workout or 3 set for the hard core
For cardio, I will be walking and wearing the Shapeups. IF it's raining, will do the Wii jog for 20 minutes
Come and get sweaty with me...how did your Monday routine go?
Lets see ....
20 plus crunches using weight (I've got an 8lb medicine ball) 1 set for time crunch, 2 set for real workout or 3 set for the hard core
20 plus mason twist (using weight if you can, pick feet off ground if you can) 1 set for time crunch, 2 set for real workout or 3 set for the hard core
20 Leg lift with medicine ball between knees ... pull knees toward chest and then lower to ground, straightening legs as you go but don't let feet touch the ground. Arms straight out to balance self. Be sure you don't arch back. This is excellent for lower stomach, if you don't feel it you aren't doing it right! 1 set for time crunch, 2 set for real workout or 3 set for the hard core
10 plank, holding each for 10 seconds. 1 set for time crunch, 2 set for real workout or 3 set for the hard core
For cardio, I will be walking and wearing the Shapeups. IF it's raining, will do the Wii jog for 20 minutes
Come and get sweaty with me...how did your Monday routine go?
101 of anything
I was screwing around with a red strappy rubber thingy from the Wii the other day and was telling Princess how wimpy it was, that this would never do anything for anyone.
She told me to do like the 101st Airborne Division and do 101 reps.
Whoa. She's right!
101 reps and this thing could have been a 100 lb dumbbell. Whew. My biceps were cramped so bad it almost wasn't funny.
Go ahead, give it a try. Pick a ridiculously low weight and do 101 reps with no breaks. Tell me that 3lb weight was NOTHING!
She told me to do like the 101st Airborne Division and do 101 reps.
Whoa. She's right!
101 reps and this thing could have been a 100 lb dumbbell. Whew. My biceps were cramped so bad it almost wasn't funny.
Go ahead, give it a try. Pick a ridiculously low weight and do 101 reps with no breaks. Tell me that 3lb weight was NOTHING!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
September 1st
Yes, I've been working out.
No, not as much as I should be.
Yes, I've been eating healthier.
No, not as much as I should be.
I've been walking. Making sure to wear them ShapeUps whenever I go shopping (I haven't worn them walking lately as I want to be able to break into a sprint if desired).
I've done a few episodes of the 30 day shred thing.
I've looked at the P90X program. (literally, glanced at the cd's).
I've read the P90X book.
I've read other P90X blogs.
I am just having a very very difficult time with the amount of time it takes. Sorry. Just being honest here.
So. What have you all been doing out there? September 1st. New month, fresh goals.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Exercising and PMS
Ok, lets get this out in the open:
I have bad bad bad BAD PMS every month.
I mean, really bad.
Attitude? Check (hey, everyone else around me is an idiot, not ME type of attitude)
Bloating? Check
Loss of willpower? Check
Laziness? Check
Cramps and overall crappy feeling? Check.
A week folks. A WHOLE entire week I go like this.
And I've discovered, the week before this sets in, I'm overly ambitious, determined, cool as a cucumber and everyone's best friend. I'm sure those who don't know me think I'm some kind of psycho b*tch!
But once the PMS starts, it all goes down hill, one big CRASH. I can not get motivated to work out, stay on track with healthier eating and SMILE at those around me (except the kitten, he did make me smile but I had to give him back)...
Does anyone else deal with this? And if so, how do YOU handle it and motivate through it?? Don't tell me to "Just Do It" because that don't work and it may get you the Old Evil Eye.
I have bad bad bad BAD PMS every month.
I mean, really bad.
Attitude? Check (hey, everyone else around me is an idiot, not ME type of attitude)
Bloating? Check
Loss of willpower? Check
Laziness? Check
Cramps and overall crappy feeling? Check.
A week folks. A WHOLE entire week I go like this.
And I've discovered, the week before this sets in, I'm overly ambitious, determined, cool as a cucumber and everyone's best friend. I'm sure those who don't know me think I'm some kind of psycho b*tch!
But once the PMS starts, it all goes down hill, one big CRASH. I can not get motivated to work out, stay on track with healthier eating and SMILE at those around me (except the kitten, he did make me smile but I had to give him back)...
Does anyone else deal with this? And if so, how do YOU handle it and motivate through it?? Don't tell me to "Just Do It" because that don't work and it may get you the Old Evil Eye.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Wednesday - Catch up and Arms and Shoulders
Tuesday was Kenpo which I really really like. It’s fast, it’s hard and it’s fun but man, exhausting. I did 20 minutes of it at 5:30am and good lord, just could not push myself in to it 100% So rather than doing a half ass job at it, I stopped and said I’d finish after work.
NOT. Hubby and I dropped off the Princess car to be worked on which means I had to rely on Hubby to get me home. Ummm. No problem. 6pm (!!) then we decided to take the Boy and the Girl and the Boy’s girlfriend to Sweet Tomatoes using our buy one get one free coupons (pay for 3 of the 5) … Got home about 8pm. Watched that stupid WipeOut show (nothing else on!) and then went to bed. Here I am, Wednesday morning and I’ve got 2 workouts to do today.
The rest of Kenpo and then Arms and Shoulders this evening. No problem. I can DO IT!!
Oh, and Abs. Uggg.
My chest and back are still sore today. But in areas where there is excess flabby stuff so that’s good. My abs are sore too which is REAL good since it’s in the lower part of stomach … yahoo! I had to finish Kenpo (played with starting all over but alas, I don’t have that much motivation) … and forced myself to finish the yummy Peanut Butter Crunch Clif bar for my energy boost
I DID IT. Kenpo X 40 minutes worth. Of course, I wanted to toss my cookies during and after as the Clif bar sat a little too heavy on my stomach. I need to figure out some way of eating BEFORE I work out but at least an hour before hand. That’s why I’m having a hard time in the morning, no energy, weak, from not eating, I’m certain of it.
Tonight: Arms and Shoulders. Another one that I like for the most part … uses dumb bells (weights or bands). I will be starting with the 5 lb weights tonight as the 3 lbs don't seem to give me any noticeable feeling the following day or two. Go ahead and laugh, but until you try it, don't make fun of the wimpy weights!
Abs. The thought of that makes me weak in the knees. AND not in a good way either.
So how about it, who else is on this ride with me??
NOT. Hubby and I dropped off the Princess car to be worked on which means I had to rely on Hubby to get me home. Ummm. No problem. 6pm (!!) then we decided to take the Boy and the Girl and the Boy’s girlfriend to Sweet Tomatoes using our buy one get one free coupons (pay for 3 of the 5) … Got home about 8pm. Watched that stupid WipeOut show (nothing else on!) and then went to bed. Here I am, Wednesday morning and I’ve got 2 workouts to do today.
The rest of Kenpo and then Arms and Shoulders this evening. No problem. I can DO IT!!
Oh, and Abs. Uggg.
My chest and back are still sore today. But in areas where there is excess flabby stuff so that’s good. My abs are sore too which is REAL good since it’s in the lower part of stomach … yahoo! I had to finish Kenpo (played with starting all over but alas, I don’t have that much motivation) … and forced myself to finish the yummy Peanut Butter Crunch Clif bar for my energy boost
I DID IT. Kenpo X 40 minutes worth. Of course, I wanted to toss my cookies during and after as the Clif bar sat a little too heavy on my stomach. I need to figure out some way of eating BEFORE I work out but at least an hour before hand. That’s why I’m having a hard time in the morning, no energy, weak, from not eating, I’m certain of it.
Tonight: Arms and Shoulders. Another one that I like for the most part … uses dumb bells (weights or bands). I will be starting with the 5 lb weights tonight as the 3 lbs don't seem to give me any noticeable feeling the following day or two. Go ahead and laugh, but until you try it, don't make fun of the wimpy weights!
Abs. The thought of that makes me weak in the knees. AND not in a good way either.
So how about it, who else is on this ride with me??
Monday, August 9, 2010
Monday - Arms and Shoulders
AND I DID IT! And it’s only 6:30am!
I did the full chest and shoulder routine. Which I hate with a passion only because I can’t stand pushups. But it’s so empowering to start off with a goal of 6 and then be able to do 8. Could I push for 10, yeah, probably but I was starting to feel a little queasy and weak towards the end there.
So here’s my tip: if you are only able to do 8 or 10 fast forward through the rest of the group doing their 20 or so … it shaves quite a bit of time off AND you won’t cool down and get bored, it will keep you moving. I probably shaved almost 10 minutes off with that, the extra chitchat AND the water breaks … I stop it when they start doing the little stretches and jumps.
So overall, I’d say I DID IT. Yeah. Bring it. I did! I’m tired. Fatigued. My arms are saying hello. Quivery.
The Ab Ripper X is in the dvd beckoning me now so I must go … adios!
I did the full chest and shoulder routine. Which I hate with a passion only because I can’t stand pushups. But it’s so empowering to start off with a goal of 6 and then be able to do 8. Could I push for 10, yeah, probably but I was starting to feel a little queasy and weak towards the end there.
So here’s my tip: if you are only able to do 8 or 10 fast forward through the rest of the group doing their 20 or so … it shaves quite a bit of time off AND you won’t cool down and get bored, it will keep you moving. I probably shaved almost 10 minutes off with that, the extra chitchat AND the water breaks … I stop it when they start doing the little stretches and jumps.
So overall, I’d say I DID IT. Yeah. Bring it. I did! I’m tired. Fatigued. My arms are saying hello. Quivery.
The Ab Ripper X is in the dvd beckoning me now so I must go … adios!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Thursday - Kenpo!
Yea, I DID IT AGAIN!!
Only this time, I did it at 6pm at night, after a long, grueling day at work.
And I kicked butt, if I may say so myself!
Me and Hubby sat outside last night and I had a few beers (I know!) ... and this morning I was just way to tired and I've been having a hard time getting energized anyways. So I knew that the rockstars would be gone this evening since they had a performance, and said "screw it" I'll do it when I come home.
Almost didn't do it though, which is always my fear. If I don't do it in the morning, 50% of the time I will get sidetracked in the evening. Kids. Dinner. Laundry. Mail. Internet :) You get the picture.
Also, I think I need to be eating BEFORE I work out. But I know I need to eat at least 45 minutes before hand which means getting up much earlier :( Not so keen on that!
So tomorrow, I believe I have arms and shoulders on the whiteboard.
So, what did YOU do today?
Only this time, I did it at 6pm at night, after a long, grueling day at work.
And I kicked butt, if I may say so myself!
Me and Hubby sat outside last night and I had a few beers (I know!) ... and this morning I was just way to tired and I've been having a hard time getting energized anyways. So I knew that the rockstars would be gone this evening since they had a performance, and said "screw it" I'll do it when I come home.
Almost didn't do it though, which is always my fear. If I don't do it in the morning, 50% of the time I will get sidetracked in the evening. Kids. Dinner. Laundry. Mail. Internet :) You get the picture.
Also, I think I need to be eating BEFORE I work out. But I know I need to eat at least 45 minutes before hand which means getting up much earlier :( Not so keen on that!
So tomorrow, I believe I have arms and shoulders on the whiteboard.
So, what did YOU do today?
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Clif Energy Bars
As you may already know, I am always buying the EAS Protein drinks and bars for Sonny Boy after his workouts with the Bowflex. And I've eaten them too. Unfortunately, Hubby eats the bars as a snack, sometimes bedtime, other times midnight. Keep trying to tell him (nicely) that is NOT a good time to eat them.
Then I got the Pure Protein bars at Costco. Honestly, blech. Definitely has a lot of "foreign" stuff, artificial tasting.
This past week, I picked up these Odwala granola bars. Got them on clearance for 42 cents each. Only 7 left. Figured, what the hell. Again, blech.
THEN I went to Coscto (salad stuff primarily with 5 lb jug of jelly bellies) and picked up a 20 pack of Clif bars for $20.xx. Oh YUMMMM. I think I've found them!
The crunchy peanut butter? To die for. That's what I used after yesterdays workout (also sub'd as my breakfast) and it was De. Li.Cious!
Here's the breakdown:
Calories 250
Fat Calories 60
Carbs 42g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Insoluble Fiber 4g
Sugars 20g
Other carbs 17g (can someone tell me what that means?)
Protein 11g
Not so much a protein bar as others but I feel much better about eating them. Definitely taste like peanut butter!
Then I got the Pure Protein bars at Costco. Honestly, blech. Definitely has a lot of "foreign" stuff, artificial tasting.
This past week, I picked up these Odwala granola bars. Got them on clearance for 42 cents each. Only 7 left. Figured, what the hell. Again, blech.
THEN I went to Coscto (salad stuff primarily with 5 lb jug of jelly bellies) and picked up a 20 pack of Clif bars for $20.xx. Oh YUMMMM. I think I've found them!
The crunchy peanut butter? To die for. That's what I used after yesterdays workout (also sub'd as my breakfast) and it was De. Li.Cious!
Here's the breakdown:
Calories 250
Fat Calories 60
Carbs 42g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Insoluble Fiber 4g
Sugars 20g
Other carbs 17g (can someone tell me what that means?)
Protein 11g
Not so much a protein bar as others but I feel much better about eating them. Definitely taste like peanut butter!
Wretched Wednesday
Ok, I had a real hard time this morning being creative and energetic, hence the name :) I think I need to eat something before I start working out. I've been so blah in the mornings which is not like my usual ray of sunshine self
Yes, I DID it. Notice, not all caps today? I skipped the whole back stuff as I don't have a pull up and I was toolazy tired to go find the bands.
Today's disc?
Legs and Back.
And my legs are still sensitive from the plyo stuff Monday.
Am I thrilled? No. Not really. The fact that I did any of it surprises me. But does not make me happy. WHAT leg stuff I did, I applied myself. BUT I did NOT use weights and I did not follow 100% along the whole time. AND I still have 20 minutes to go.
But damn, my legs are fatigued. That's more like it. Sensitive is not the feeling. Fatigued. Uggg.
So how about it. Did anyone else BRING IT?
Yes, I DID it. Notice, not all caps today? I skipped the whole back stuff as I don't have a pull up and I was too
Today's disc?
Legs and Back.
And my legs are still sensitive from the plyo stuff Monday.
Am I thrilled? No. Not really. The fact that I did any of it surprises me. But does not make me happy. WHAT leg stuff I did, I applied myself. BUT I did NOT use weights and I did not follow 100% along the whole time. AND I still have 20 minutes to go.
But damn, my legs are fatigued. That's more like it. Sensitive is not the feeling. Fatigued. Uggg.
So how about it. Did anyone else BRING IT?
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Torturous Tuesday
I DID IT!
AGAIN!
Yes, I worked out! I did the P90X Arms & Shoulders this morning. Look, it's 7am and I'm posting!
Honestly, I used 3 lb weights, and skipped 2 different exercises (the squat curl and the laying down triceps rise). I probably need to swap out for 5 lbs next time, at least some of the time.
Can you say "Hello Triceps"??? Those are the little muscles in the back of your arm that makes you say OW when reaching, pulling, pushing, etc. I can remember at the gym, I would have to use my hip to push open the door :)
So how about it? What was your Torturous Tuesday?? Did you push yourself above and beyond?
AGAIN!
Yes, I worked out! I did the P90X Arms & Shoulders this morning. Look, it's 7am and I'm posting!
Honestly, I used 3 lb weights, and skipped 2 different exercises (the squat curl and the laying down triceps rise). I probably need to swap out for 5 lbs next time, at least some of the time.
Can you say "Hello Triceps"??? Those are the little muscles in the back of your arm that makes you say OW when reaching, pulling, pushing, etc. I can remember at the gym, I would have to use my hip to push open the door :)
So how about it? What was your Torturous Tuesday?? Did you push yourself above and beyond?
Monday, August 2, 2010
Motiviational Monday continued
I DID IT!!
I got home at 6pm. And look, 7:45 and I'm telling you I finished the workout. 20 minutes left on the Plyometric - check.
15 minutees of ripping abs - partial check. I did 30 crunches and 30 of some other ab works.
I was a little worried about getting it done. The animals were all here and told Sonny Boy that they either had to leave or endure watching me do this. They opted to leave (by the way, Shark Week is on!)
So, did you do your workout today? Did you put a little more effort into the Monday?
I got home at 6pm. And look, 7:45 and I'm telling you I finished the workout. 20 minutes left on the Plyometric - check.
15 minutees of ripping abs - partial check. I did 30 crunches and 30 of some other ab works.
I was a little worried about getting it done. The animals were all here and told Sonny Boy that they either had to leave or endure watching me do this. They opted to leave (by the way, Shark Week is on!)
So, did you do your workout today? Did you put a little more effort into the Monday?
Motivational Monday
Ok, the title is a little misleading .... BUT I feel good today!
Woke up at 5:30am.
Made a small pot of coffee.
Drank one cup with light sugar and light cream.
Folded a load of laundry.
Paced the house.
Did 40 minutes of Plyo.
Yes, 40 minutes. I should have stuck out the other 20 minutes to finish (especially since 10 is cool down) but the morning is getting away from me and I need to get ready for work.
Had I NOT procrastinated for 35 minutes, I would not have ran out of time!!
I have every intention on finishing the last 20 minutes when I get home along with an AbRipper session.
So what did YOU do today??
Woke up at 5:30am.
Made a small pot of coffee.
Drank one cup with light sugar and light cream.
Folded a load of laundry.
Paced the house.
Did 40 minutes of Plyo.
Yes, 40 minutes. I should have stuck out the other 20 minutes to finish (especially since 10 is cool down) but the morning is getting away from me and I need to get ready for work.
Had I NOT procrastinated for 35 minutes, I would not have ran out of time!!
I have every intention on finishing the last 20 minutes when I get home along with an AbRipper session.
So what did YOU do today??
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Pushing yourself
I hate to run. I mean, really, really HATE to run. Jog, trot, whatever. I hate it.
I hate the feeling of breathlessness and gasping for air.
I hate the feeling that my feet look dweeby after leaving the concrete (have you ever seen some people who seem to have floppy feet? That would be me probably but I have NO evidence).
I hate the jiggly look of my thighs when running.
And I am not light on my feet, so I sound like a horse running.
But last night, because I couldn't get my lazy butt up and moving, I did a walk/jog/run.
24 blocks total.
Brisk walked the first 12 blocks in like 14 minutes. Then turned and jogged. Finished the last 12 blocks in 10 minutes.
Uggg. I had to push myself.
Come on, run til you get to the next street. You can do it! Go!
I may have been mumbling to myself the whole time. Couldn't tell you what songs were playing on the Ipod as I was way to engrossed on getting to the next street, the next sign, the next car, damn it, just count to ten! No, I did NOT run the whole 12 blocks (are you kidding??). But I bet I ran 6 blocks total which is pretty impressive if you KNOW me!
And I wore my new shoes ... they are definately made for running. No foot cramps. No bruising. And cushy. Sweet.
I hate the feeling of breathlessness and gasping for air.
I hate the feeling that my feet look dweeby after leaving the concrete (have you ever seen some people who seem to have floppy feet? That would be me probably but I have NO evidence).
I hate the jiggly look of my thighs when running.
And I am not light on my feet, so I sound like a horse running.
But last night, because I couldn't get my lazy butt up and moving, I did a walk/jog/run.
24 blocks total.
Brisk walked the first 12 blocks in like 14 minutes. Then turned and jogged. Finished the last 12 blocks in 10 minutes.
Uggg. I had to push myself.
Come on, run til you get to the next street. You can do it! Go!
I may have been mumbling to myself the whole time. Couldn't tell you what songs were playing on the Ipod as I was way to engrossed on getting to the next street, the next sign, the next car, damn it, just count to ten! No, I did NOT run the whole 12 blocks (are you kidding??). But I bet I ran 6 blocks total which is pretty impressive if you KNOW me!
And I wore my new shoes ... they are definately made for running. No foot cramps. No bruising. And cushy. Sweet.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Spur of the moment
Ever wonder why they call it a "Reflex" bag?
Ummm, because it comes back at you! Fast!
Princess and friends were over. Me & the one kid who does a boxing class with friends were playing around with the reflex bag. I'd punch, he'd punch and back and forth.
Then we started screwing around and giving it an elbox and roundhouse kicks. Ummm. It wasn't exactly in the most optimal setting for such an impromptu round.
He's sporting a fat lip right now. I swear, I didn't mean to kick it that hart ... sorry kid! (mind you, he's 21 and bad @ss. So don't feel too sorry for him...do I hear cheers for the 46 out of shape lady in the house??!!)
Ummm, because it comes back at you! Fast!
Princess and friends were over. Me & the one kid who does a boxing class with friends were playing around with the reflex bag. I'd punch, he'd punch and back and forth.
Then we started screwing around and giving it an elbox and roundhouse kicks. Ummm. It wasn't exactly in the most optimal setting for such an impromptu round.
He's sporting a fat lip right now. I swear, I didn't mean to kick it that hart ... sorry kid! (mind you, he's 21 and bad @ss. So don't feel too sorry for him...do I hear cheers for the 46 out of shape lady in the house??!!)
Insanity
Sonny Boy's band member, Mr. Bass player, is having "issues" at home so he's here this evening. Didn't ask as I've been the mom on the other side of that fence, and hey, you need a place to stay for the night til things cool down, that's fine with me, just tell your mom where you are.
Anyways. He comes empty handed EXCEPT for what I think is a school text book. Only it's not a text book, it's INSANITY. Yeah, the workout. Holy crap!
I knew that him & his sister started it 2 weeks ago. I also know that he threw up during the first session ... he blamed it on a poptart, I blame it on a freakin riduculous workout. Whatever.
So he says that he has to work out because he hasn't yet today. Sure ... hop to it. "Uh. Can I do it in here since Princess & friends are watching a movie in the Man Cave?". Sure ... he means my living room. And then we have to dig a pair of gym shorts up (no small feat when you have a rock star status teen boy in the hosue), along with a wife beater tank (no problem finding that!) AND a pair of sneakers in a size 10 1/2 to 11. Oh. Ok. Well, Hubby wears that size but dude, I'm not so sure you are going to like these. Slip ons or velcro close? Your choice kiddo. Slip on please.
So he starts his work out. I peek in on him. Holy crap kid. Great job! You can do it. Awesome! Then he's got the cardio ab workout to do. Oh this I have to see. How long? 15 minutes? Sweet, that's like Ab Ripper.
OMG. It's cardio alright. And it reminds me somewhat of the s*it we did in the boxing class. Poor kid, he was having a heck of a time doing it. So I started in on him. Count to 10, FAST and that's your break. Back to it kid. Come on, you can do it. Push yourself.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... hop back to it. I think that's what he needed. Really. Someone to encourage him and push him to do it. Told him it's fine to take a break but you gotta jump back in right away.
Then when he was done, and all wrung out and all his troubles seemed to be minor, I realized that I may be a great coach to others. It's high time I'm a coach to myself. Yes. I CAN do it, damnit. And I WILL.
Anyways. He comes empty handed EXCEPT for what I think is a school text book. Only it's not a text book, it's INSANITY. Yeah, the workout. Holy crap!
I knew that him & his sister started it 2 weeks ago. I also know that he threw up during the first session ... he blamed it on a poptart, I blame it on a freakin riduculous workout. Whatever.
So he says that he has to work out because he hasn't yet today. Sure ... hop to it. "Uh. Can I do it in here since Princess & friends are watching a movie in the Man Cave?". Sure ... he means my living room. And then we have to dig a pair of gym shorts up (no small feat when you have a rock star status teen boy in the hosue), along with a wife beater tank (no problem finding that!) AND a pair of sneakers in a size 10 1/2 to 11. Oh. Ok. Well, Hubby wears that size but dude, I'm not so sure you are going to like these. Slip ons or velcro close? Your choice kiddo. Slip on please.
So he starts his work out. I peek in on him. Holy crap kid. Great job! You can do it. Awesome! Then he's got the cardio ab workout to do. Oh this I have to see. How long? 15 minutes? Sweet, that's like Ab Ripper.
OMG. It's cardio alright. And it reminds me somewhat of the s*it we did in the boxing class. Poor kid, he was having a heck of a time doing it. So I started in on him. Count to 10, FAST and that's your break. Back to it kid. Come on, you can do it. Push yourself.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... hop back to it. I think that's what he needed. Really. Someone to encourage him and push him to do it. Told him it's fine to take a break but you gotta jump back in right away.
Then when he was done, and all wrung out and all his troubles seemed to be minor, I realized that I may be a great coach to others. It's high time I'm a coach to myself. Yes. I CAN do it, damnit. And I WILL.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Update
So the family is gone as of Thursday. I've been busy at work. Making a concentrated effort to watch what the heck I put in my mouth ... not always easy.
I'm off the maximum 20 grams of carbs a day plan for the time being. I may start it for 2 weeks again in August just to give myself an extra boost ...
I'm thankful that I can eat fruit again. That is probably the worse thing to me...sure, I love my bread and stuff but the fruit thing KILLS me. So now I have watermelon, berries, grapes, etc. which makes me very very happy.
I've not really worked out since the Monday night power walk. WTF. I ask myself the same thing! I've decided I really need to get the arm flab under control. I was reading a survey somewhere and everyone agrees that once you are over 40, it's hard to get the arms back. BUT when I was doing the boxing, hell, I had BEAUTIFUL arms with no jiggle flapping in the breeze stuff. Oh, yeah, I did meet the triceps and deltoids. They are NOT friendly when first introduced, trust me! Need to really start back with some of them exercises. You know, the 2 lb weight for 3 minutes shadow boxing (2 lbs? wimpy? No. It's hard folks, try it) and the other stuff we did. I've got the medicine ball. I bet I can get hubby hooked back up IF I hounded him!
I've also got to get the dvd's back in place. They are here. Within feet of me. I just need to get the attitude that SWEAT is good first thing in the morning. I still get up at 5:30am even with Sonny Boy being out of school ... just my old habit. But now just park my butt and read the internet! Not good!
So, who's in? Arm challenge? Butt challange? Oh wait. It's suppose to be a LIFE challenge :)
I'm off the maximum 20 grams of carbs a day plan for the time being. I may start it for 2 weeks again in August just to give myself an extra boost ...
I'm thankful that I can eat fruit again. That is probably the worse thing to me...sure, I love my bread and stuff but the fruit thing KILLS me. So now I have watermelon, berries, grapes, etc. which makes me very very happy.
I've not really worked out since the Monday night power walk. WTF. I ask myself the same thing! I've decided I really need to get the arm flab under control. I was reading a survey somewhere and everyone agrees that once you are over 40, it's hard to get the arms back. BUT when I was doing the boxing, hell, I had BEAUTIFUL arms with no jiggle flapping in the breeze stuff. Oh, yeah, I did meet the triceps and deltoids. They are NOT friendly when first introduced, trust me! Need to really start back with some of them exercises. You know, the 2 lb weight for 3 minutes shadow boxing (2 lbs? wimpy? No. It's hard folks, try it) and the other stuff we did. I've got the medicine ball. I bet I can get hubby hooked back up IF I hounded him!
I've also got to get the dvd's back in place. They are here. Within feet of me. I just need to get the attitude that SWEAT is good first thing in the morning. I still get up at 5:30am even with Sonny Boy being out of school ... just my old habit. But now just park my butt and read the internet! Not good!
So, who's in? Arm challenge? Butt challange? Oh wait. It's suppose to be a LIFE challenge :)
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Catching Up
We've had family in town since last Thursday.
Which means, we've eaten quite a bit.
And NOT been working out all that much.
I did however, take a 43 minute walk which equated to about 3 to 3 1/2 miles last Wednesday.
Then we went on the boat on Saturday. Which is always good for your muscles as we go F.A.S.T. in the ocean :)
And then Monday night, forgot to go to the drugstore so said heck with it, I'm walking and I had to walk fast as it was 8:30pm and the pharmacist closes at 9pm. Hop to! That was actually a nice invigorating walk (and I wore my new favorite sneakers). I seriously almost felt like I could start doing a light run in them they are so comfortable.
I've put myself back on a fairly low carb, decent eating plan starting on Monday since the past 3 days were totally out of line. Let's see how it works out for the next 3 weeks ....
My BIL, who is visiting, is a director of personal fitness education at a high school and pretty healthy and athletic. He was saying he's gained 20 lbs in 2 years, which I don't see but anyways, his doctor had told him that his 1 hour workout daily burns enough calories to cover a saltine cracker. Huh??? That's B.S.!!! In order to lose 1 pound a week, you need to eliminate 125 calories a day.
Really? Really?
That's easy. 1 can of beer. 1 can of soda. A slice of bread. 1/2 of a brownie.
I don't believe that. The doctor even told him that the one hour of GRUELING workout is not even necessary. B.S.!!!!
I told him he needs to re-evaluate his choice in doctors! ;)
How about you, working out? Eating healthier??
Which means, we've eaten quite a bit.
And NOT been working out all that much.
I did however, take a 43 minute walk which equated to about 3 to 3 1/2 miles last Wednesday.
Then we went on the boat on Saturday. Which is always good for your muscles as we go F.A.S.T. in the ocean :)
And then Monday night, forgot to go to the drugstore so said heck with it, I'm walking and I had to walk fast as it was 8:30pm and the pharmacist closes at 9pm. Hop to! That was actually a nice invigorating walk (and I wore my new favorite sneakers). I seriously almost felt like I could start doing a light run in them they are so comfortable.
I've put myself back on a fairly low carb, decent eating plan starting on Monday since the past 3 days were totally out of line. Let's see how it works out for the next 3 weeks ....
My BIL, who is visiting, is a director of personal fitness education at a high school and pretty healthy and athletic. He was saying he's gained 20 lbs in 2 years, which I don't see but anyways, his doctor had told him that his 1 hour workout daily burns enough calories to cover a saltine cracker. Huh??? That's B.S.!!! In order to lose 1 pound a week, you need to eliminate 125 calories a day.
Really? Really?
That's easy. 1 can of beer. 1 can of soda. A slice of bread. 1/2 of a brownie.
I don't believe that. The doctor even told him that the one hour of GRUELING workout is not even necessary. B.S.!!!!
I told him he needs to re-evaluate his choice in doctors! ;)
How about you, working out? Eating healthier??
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Weight Loss/Gain
I started the low carb June 1st. Stuck with it about 75 to 80% of the time. The other 20 to 25% was never full blown binging, but still, I did enjoy a few nights out, a few margaritas, a few donuts, a few (or more) beers and a few bowls of ice cream than was really allowable.
I weighed myself on June 1st, found the number to be totally unacceptable (for those of you out there who say it's "just a number" I say boo to you!) and vowed to lose weight.
I meant to weigh myself on the 30th of June, which was Wednesday. Unfortunately, life got in the way and finally, this morning, July 4th, I weighed myself at the Publix.
6 lbs.
Lost.
I lost 6 freakin pounds!! Can I say YES BABY!!??
Now here's the real kicker. IF and this is a BIG freakin IF, I had been working out as consistently as I was watching the carbs, I bet $100 I would have lost easily, 10 lbs if not more. AND, imagine if I had stuck to the plan even 85 t0 90% of the time?? I would really have done well.
So there you have it. I'm thrilled. Actually, I bet I lost more but this is the weekend where I'm OFF and eating, drinking, etc. but that's ok, it's only a temporary thing AND I am very conscientious about it.
So lets see what July brings. Anyone else seeing some fairly favorable results?
I weighed myself on June 1st, found the number to be totally unacceptable (for those of you out there who say it's "just a number" I say boo to you!) and vowed to lose weight.
I meant to weigh myself on the 30th of June, which was Wednesday. Unfortunately, life got in the way and finally, this morning, July 4th, I weighed myself at the Publix.
6 lbs.
Lost.
I lost 6 freakin pounds!! Can I say YES BABY!!??
Now here's the real kicker. IF and this is a BIG freakin IF, I had been working out as consistently as I was watching the carbs, I bet $100 I would have lost easily, 10 lbs if not more. AND, imagine if I had stuck to the plan even 85 t0 90% of the time?? I would really have done well.
So there you have it. I'm thrilled. Actually, I bet I lost more but this is the weekend where I'm OFF and eating, drinking, etc. but that's ok, it's only a temporary thing AND I am very conscientious about it.
So lets see what July brings. Anyone else seeing some fairly favorable results?
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Thursday
Because I'm on a roll .... I did a 24 minute walk this morning.
In the HOT STEAMING HUMID environment that I live in. Uggg.
And the smells. The smells! Normally I would say, Oh...Night Jasmine, I love the smell of that ... but not when it's DEAD CALM, HUMID and freakin HOT! Folks, we are talking clammy icky sticky hot.
But I went for a 24 minute walk this morning.
In my walking Shape Up shoes.
And the small of my back was aching within 15 minutes.
And the very top of my thighs were sore when I was done.
And my butt was sore too.
So I guess, it was worth it.
OH - and I put on my skinny jeans for work today. Up they went, right over the thighs and hips, buttoned and zipped without having to lay flat and exhale every last bit of air out. Low carb must be working.
In the HOT STEAMING HUMID environment that I live in. Uggg.
And the smells. The smells! Normally I would say, Oh...Night Jasmine, I love the smell of that ... but not when it's DEAD CALM, HUMID and freakin HOT! Folks, we are talking clammy icky sticky hot.
But I went for a 24 minute walk this morning.
In my walking Shape Up shoes.
And the small of my back was aching within 15 minutes.
And the very top of my thighs were sore when I was done.
And my butt was sore too.
So I guess, it was worth it.
OH - and I put on my skinny jeans for work today. Up they went, right over the thighs and hips, buttoned and zipped without having to lay flat and exhale every last bit of air out. Low carb must be working.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wednesday workout to start
Finally, Hubby tore apart the dvd player to rescue my AbRipper disc. What a great guy. This was a fairly new dvd player/recorder too so I'm a little bummed but oh well.
Yes. I did the 15 minutes of AbRipper this morning. Ow. I'm feeling slightly disoriented, weak, sweaty, lightheaded, etc. Of course, 2 cups of coffee and NO food before that is not a good thing.
I started with doing 20 reps of everything, not the time frame. Then I had to knock down to 15 reps. That damn mason twist only got 30 in. Oh well ... at least I did every stinkin exercise.
My midsection feels mighty tight at the moment.
Yes. I did the 15 minutes of AbRipper this morning. Ow. I'm feeling slightly disoriented, weak, sweaty, lightheaded, etc. Of course, 2 cups of coffee and NO food before that is not a good thing.
I started with doing 20 reps of everything, not the time frame. Then I had to knock down to 15 reps. That damn mason twist only got 30 in. Oh well ... at least I did every stinkin exercise.
My midsection feels mighty tight at the moment.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Tuesday June 15
Oh wow, it's been almost a month since I last posted? Oops.
I am still working out. But nothing like I should be. Pushups here. Situp there. A few crunches. etc.
The dvd player in the bedroom has eaten my ABRipper dvd. Hubby needs to get a special tool to open it up. He's fairly confident he can rescue it. God I hope so!
So, what's been happening, you ask?
Low Carb. Well, trying to anyways. I've reduced them dramatically and yes, there have been days where I've had 20 grams or less. BUT there have been days where I needed to have something carby and just fell off. Not majorly, no pasta or anything like that, just a slice of bread or something small. I'm working on it, really.
I've not weighed or measured myself since May 30th. I weighed 155 lbs that day at Publix. That was a horrible number for me to see. It didn't shock me but confirmed what I was seeing and feeling. And this time around, it's not from muscle.
Its hotter than heck here. And the humidity is sky high. Uggg. But this morning, I forced myself to get dressed, put on the Shapeup shoes and walked. 20 minutes. No biggie but man, I got eaten up by mosquitoes, there are night jasmine in bloom (smells beautiful but uh, not when you are breathing harder than normal) and the air was just so damn still. But I did it. Probably a mile or so, will clock it on way to work.
Only thing is, the small of my back was aching very very badly half way through. I've heard of others saying this when wearing these shoes. They make you stand different. AND I find myself stepping hard, almost jarring. I think that might be what caused the back pain? I'm fine now, no lasting effects from it but still.
This is also the first time that my calves didn't cramp up. Maybe wearing these shoes during errands IS helping out :)
So hop to it folks. Get back on the wagon & move it!
I am still working out. But nothing like I should be. Pushups here. Situp there. A few crunches. etc.
The dvd player in the bedroom has eaten my ABRipper dvd. Hubby needs to get a special tool to open it up. He's fairly confident he can rescue it. God I hope so!
So, what's been happening, you ask?
Low Carb. Well, trying to anyways. I've reduced them dramatically and yes, there have been days where I've had 20 grams or less. BUT there have been days where I needed to have something carby and just fell off. Not majorly, no pasta or anything like that, just a slice of bread or something small. I'm working on it, really.
I've not weighed or measured myself since May 30th. I weighed 155 lbs that day at Publix. That was a horrible number for me to see. It didn't shock me but confirmed what I was seeing and feeling. And this time around, it's not from muscle.
Its hotter than heck here. And the humidity is sky high. Uggg. But this morning, I forced myself to get dressed, put on the Shapeup shoes and walked. 20 minutes. No biggie but man, I got eaten up by mosquitoes, there are night jasmine in bloom (smells beautiful but uh, not when you are breathing harder than normal) and the air was just so damn still. But I did it. Probably a mile or so, will clock it on way to work.
Only thing is, the small of my back was aching very very badly half way through. I've heard of others saying this when wearing these shoes. They make you stand different. AND I find myself stepping hard, almost jarring. I think that might be what caused the back pain? I'm fine now, no lasting effects from it but still.
This is also the first time that my calves didn't cramp up. Maybe wearing these shoes during errands IS helping out :)
So hop to it folks. Get back on the wagon & move it!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wednesday
May 19 (already!!) ... after posting the earlier post this morning, I went ahead and worked out.
Took the easy way sort of. Did 30 minute shred, level 2.
Not quite up to P90X style, but heck, anything is better than nothing.
and now I'm hot. Sweaty. Tired. Uggg.
Gotta go get ready for work! Have a good one (and go ahead, do something good for your body!)
Took the easy way sort of. Did 30 minute shred, level 2.
Not quite up to P90X style, but heck, anything is better than nothing.
and now I'm hot. Sweaty. Tired. Uggg.
Gotta go get ready for work! Have a good one (and go ahead, do something good for your body!)
A favorite salad
Ok, this should be considered fairly healthy in that I make the dressing myself ...
Bed of salad greens (whatever you want) with cucumbers, peppers, whatever
bunch of cilantro, chopped or cut with scissors (I like alot)
3 oz of steak (I buy the 100 calorie serving steak when I find it on clearance), cooked to preference and sliced thin, bite size
For the dressing, mix in a jar:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce (I use this thick stuff)
1/3 cup brown sugar
2- tbs sesame oil
dash of crushed red pepper (cayenne)
fresh minced garlic
fresh minced ginger
Heres how I do my salad (usually for lunch at work!) ... have all salad stuff in bowl, pour on dressing, and put lid on salad bowl. Toss, shake to evenly coat the stuff with dressing. Open. Eat. Enjoy. *Doing the dressing this way eliminates about half the dressing you would normally "need" for your salad!*
Bed of salad greens (whatever you want) with cucumbers, peppers, whatever
bunch of cilantro, chopped or cut with scissors (I like alot)
3 oz of steak (I buy the 100 calorie serving steak when I find it on clearance), cooked to preference and sliced thin, bite size
For the dressing, mix in a jar:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce (I use this thick stuff)
1/3 cup brown sugar
2- tbs sesame oil
dash of crushed red pepper (cayenne)
fresh minced garlic
fresh minced ginger
Heres how I do my salad (usually for lunch at work!) ... have all salad stuff in bowl, pour on dressing, and put lid on salad bowl. Toss, shake to evenly coat the stuff with dressing. Open. Eat. Enjoy. *Doing the dressing this way eliminates about half the dressing you would normally "need" for your salad!*
One month ago
I posted my LAST post on this site!!
What's up with that?
Ummm...lack of time?
Really. I guess I need to be honest.
Come Clean.
Alright. I have NOT been working out.
There. I said it.
However, I went to do the ABS routine yesterday morning and the damn dvd is "blocked" in the player. Now I need to get out the manual and figure out HOW to remove it without killing it.
Its ok though. I did do ABS, just on my own without the video to guide me along. And yes, I did push myself.
I am not at all happy with my body of late. Its getting spongy. Dimpled. Jiggly. Uggg.
The $100 sketcher shoes do work pretty well, WHEN you walk. They make my calves cramp something horrible though. I suppose that's good. If I was to walk on the sand at the beach for a bit, that would happen too I suppose.
I've been trying to eat better. But of course, those beers have about 110 calories each, so if you drink 6 or 7 one night, then you just about blew over 50% of your calories in the EVENING. Doh.
What's up with that?
Ummm...lack of time?
Really. I guess I need to be honest.
Come Clean.
Alright. I have NOT been working out.
There. I said it.
However, I went to do the ABS routine yesterday morning and the damn dvd is "blocked" in the player. Now I need to get out the manual and figure out HOW to remove it without killing it.
Its ok though. I did do ABS, just on my own without the video to guide me along. And yes, I did push myself.
I am not at all happy with my body of late. Its getting spongy. Dimpled. Jiggly. Uggg.
The $100 sketcher shoes do work pretty well, WHEN you walk. They make my calves cramp something horrible though. I suppose that's good. If I was to walk on the sand at the beach for a bit, that would happen too I suppose.
I've been trying to eat better. But of course, those beers have about 110 calories each, so if you
Saturday, April 17, 2010
6 egg whites equals ONE protein
Uggg. That's a lot of eggs. And as a frugal girl, I hate to toss out 6 egg yolks!! And well, lets face it, I think the yolks are what gives the eggs flavor :)
So here's what I do to make myself feel a little better.
3 egg whites, litly scrambled
1 tbs rotel tomotoes
1 oz mozz cheese
1 1/2 oz of deli ham
Saute the tomatoes in skillet to release some of the liquid, then pour the egg whites over. Gently scramble. Once the eggs are almost set, add the ham & cheese and finish cooking the eggs.
This will give you ONE full serving of protein, 1 serving of dairy and just a touch of veggies for the day. It's actually pretty filling too!
So here's what I do to make myself feel a little better.
3 egg whites, litly scrambled
1 tbs rotel tomotoes
1 oz mozz cheese
1 1/2 oz of deli ham
Saute the tomatoes in skillet to release some of the liquid, then pour the egg whites over. Gently scramble. Once the eggs are almost set, add the ham & cheese and finish cooking the eggs.
This will give you ONE full serving of protein, 1 serving of dairy and just a touch of veggies for the day. It's actually pretty filling too!
Kenpo X
Because I'm still feeling just a tad under the weather still this week, I did 1/2 of the Kenpo on Wednesday and finished it on Thursday morning. Of course, now I wish I had just done it all in one day, OR at least pushed my self to failure on it.
Not the same. Nope. Not at all. There is hardly any discomfort to be felt. None really. Next time around I will have to push all the way through it.
Not the same. Nope. Not at all. There is hardly any discomfort to be felt. None really. Next time around I will have to push all the way through it.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Weighing and measuring food
So the P90X nutrition plan (not a DIET!) specifically says that you need to measure and weigh food in the beginning. Yeah right, like I need to do that.
Well, surprise. I started doing that and you know what? It's freaking amazing what a misconcept you might have on serving sizes.
It all started with the jerkey. I got 9 oz bags from Costco. Has 9 servings. Ok. Easy enough. NOT.
I got the food scale on Thursday and that was the first thing I did was weigh out the jerkey. Whoa nellie!
Same with a chicken breast. 3 oz (not 4 on this plan) is not anything like you thought.
But 6 egg whites equals one protein? Thats too much for me to eat.
2 cups of leafy greens. Doesn't sound like much does it? But it IS! Try measuring it and see just how much it really is!
Same with cheese. 1 oz is a serving. Doesn't sound like much but it is.
If you don't have a scale, I highly recommend you get one. I bought a Salter for $12.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond, and of course, used my 20% off coupon to get $2.50 off. Nothing fancy. Not digital. But has a rather large bowl (instead of just the stand) and a BIG face to see the lines that represent ounces :)
Well, surprise. I started doing that and you know what? It's freaking amazing what a misconcept you might have on serving sizes.
It all started with the jerkey. I got 9 oz bags from Costco. Has 9 servings. Ok. Easy enough. NOT.
I got the food scale on Thursday and that was the first thing I did was weigh out the jerkey. Whoa nellie!
Same with a chicken breast. 3 oz (not 4 on this plan) is not anything like you thought.
But 6 egg whites equals one protein? Thats too much for me to eat.
2 cups of leafy greens. Doesn't sound like much does it? But it IS! Try measuring it and see just how much it really is!
Same with cheese. 1 oz is a serving. Doesn't sound like much but it is.
If you don't have a scale, I highly recommend you get one. I bought a Salter for $12.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond, and of course, used my 20% off coupon to get $2.50 off. Nothing fancy. Not digital. But has a rather large bowl (instead of just the stand) and a BIG face to see the lines that represent ounces :)
Arms and Shoulders
Did this Tuesday.
Need to use 5 lbs I think. Been doing it with 3 and was able to push through fairly easily.
Did the whole work out but did fast forward through his stretches & breaks ... oh, and the chair dips. Didn't have a chair, and besides, I KNOW the triceps are there, they say hello to me :)
I feel good. Well, if I could get rid of the lingering sore throat and sinus congestion I'd feel REAL good.
The one I pushed myself on the most (and probably cuz it's at the end) is the side tricep rise. Uggggggggg. But I did it, 12 on each side both times. Whew.
Need to use 5 lbs I think. Been doing it with 3 and was able to push through fairly easily.
Did the whole work out but did fast forward through his stretches & breaks ... oh, and the chair dips. Didn't have a chair, and besides, I KNOW the triceps are there, they say hello to me :)
I feel good. Well, if I could get rid of the lingering sore throat and sinus congestion I'd feel REAL good.
The one I pushed myself on the most (and probably cuz it's at the end) is the side tricep rise. Uggggggggg. But I did it, 12 on each side both times. Whew.
Legs and back
ok, so you should know, I still do NOT do the back portion. No pull up bar and well, I just don't want to kill myself so early on :)
Did legs on Monday. Modified. Only did specific reps instead of keeping up with the gang. And I wish I had pushed myself more. Even though I was fatigued when done, today (Tuesday) I don't really feel anything.
I just hate the thought of putting the effort into it only half assed and then regretting it the next day. I mean heck, if you are going to dedicate the TIME, then you might as well make it the best, right??
That's the attitude I need to have.
Did legs on Monday. Modified. Only did specific reps instead of keeping up with the gang. And I wish I had pushed myself more. Even though I was fatigued when done, today (Tuesday) I don't really feel anything.
I just hate the thought of putting the effort into it only half assed and then regretting it the next day. I mean heck, if you are going to dedicate the TIME, then you might as well make it the best, right??
That's the attitude I need to have.
Stats 4/13/10
Yes, I have been working out, although, moderately.
Been feeling not so great which is still lingering, but I refuse to cave in.
So here they are:
chest 38 / 32
high waist 29
real waist 35 1/2
hips 39
butt 41
thighs 23 / 23
knees 15 / 15
calves 15 / 14 1/2
Am I the only one that measures knees? They bother me, I think fat knees are heriditary in my family.
Yes, I see that my chest has gone up & down my waist and hips are down. It should be noted that last week I was bloated (in the middle of the cycle) so don't know ... but it sure is nice to see the numbers move a little and keep you motivated, don't you think!
Been feeling not so great which is still lingering, but I refuse to cave in.
So here they are:
chest 38 / 32
high waist 29
real waist 35 1/2
hips 39
butt 41
thighs 23 / 23
knees 15 / 15
calves 15 / 14 1/2
Am I the only one that measures knees? They bother me, I think fat knees are heriditary in my family.
Yes, I see that my chest has gone up & down my waist and hips are down. It should be noted that last week I was bloated (in the middle of the cycle) so don't know ... but it sure is nice to see the numbers move a little and keep you motivated, don't you think!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
April 8th
So, I didn't post a work out from this morning because ...
I woke up at 5am. Went back to sleep.
Woke up at 5:30am. Stumbled out of bed. Thought, MAN my throat is sore. Had a dry hacky cough.
Stumbled to the kitchen. WTF. No coffee? As the stockpile/coupon queen, how can this be? I actually sat on the floor and went shelf by shelf through the pantry, thinking, MAN my throat is sore.
Finally gave up at 5:45. Put out chocolate cheerios, milk, banana and bowl for Sonny Boy. He's 17. But heck, I still make him a hot breakfast before he goes to school most days. Not today.
Go to recliner, grab blanket, curl up and go to sleep til 7am.
Get up. Load dishwasher. Take shower. Stand in closet. Think, MAN my throat is sore. Reach to take a blouse off hanger, Ohhh...that's a tricep muscle I feel there. Hello ...
I certainly hope I feel better by the time I get home to do some kind of work out today. This is where I start to fall off though is after 2 days ... ugggg. But MAN my throat is sore. Boss told me his wife had strep last week. Oh. Not so good.
I woke up at 5am. Went back to sleep.
Woke up at 5:30am. Stumbled out of bed. Thought, MAN my throat is sore. Had a dry hacky cough.
Stumbled to the kitchen. WTF. No coffee? As the stockpile/coupon queen, how can this be? I actually sat on the floor and went shelf by shelf through the pantry, thinking, MAN my throat is sore.
Finally gave up at 5:45. Put out chocolate cheerios, milk, banana and bowl for Sonny Boy. He's 17. But heck, I still make him a hot breakfast before he goes to school most days. Not today.
Go to recliner, grab blanket, curl up and go to sleep til 7am.
Get up. Load dishwasher. Take shower. Stand in closet. Think, MAN my throat is sore. Reach to take a blouse off hanger, Ohhh...that's a tricep muscle I feel there. Hello ...
I certainly hope I feel better by the time I get home to do some kind of work out today. This is where I start to fall off though is after 2 days ... ugggg. But MAN my throat is sore. Boss told me his wife had strep last week. Oh. Not so good.
Celsius drinks
Normally, if something "claims" to burn calories, etc., I walk right on by ... I'm a firm believer that you have to work to get what you want.
BUT ... Costco had a sampling going on, tried it, liked it and figured that I could use a BOOSTER drink.
They had it for $16.99 for a 12 pack. Not exactly cheap. By any means. BUT I am pacing myself.
Here's what it says: Burn up to 100 calorie and more in each can. No sugar, aspartame, preservatives, very low sodium (6mg), no high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors or flavors. I'm sold!
Only 10 calories per can (12 oz). 1 gram of carbs.
I drank a can. Within the hour I was a little edgy. Not in a bad, caffine jacked up way ... but more like I couldn't sit still, cleaning the kitchen, folding clothes, etc. I do not remember a crash afterwards either. So far, so good.
I've had the Green Tea Raspberry Acai and the Sparkling Orange. The orange is JUST LIKE ORANGE SODA in my opinion. NOTE: Orange does NOT state carbs so makes me think there are some in there, so just be aware.
Would I buy it again? Yeah. Preferably on sale though. Its like any other energizing drink I suppose but I really like the flavors of these. I am NOT a red bull girl so I have nothing to compare it to ...
BUT ... Costco had a sampling going on, tried it, liked it and figured that I could use a BOOSTER drink.
They had it for $16.99 for a 12 pack. Not exactly cheap. By any means. BUT I am pacing myself.
Here's what it says: Burn up to 100 calorie and more in each can. No sugar, aspartame, preservatives, very low sodium (6mg), no high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors or flavors. I'm sold!
Only 10 calories per can (12 oz). 1 gram of carbs.
I drank a can. Within the hour I was a little edgy. Not in a bad, caffine jacked up way ... but more like I couldn't sit still, cleaning the kitchen, folding clothes, etc. I do not remember a crash afterwards either. So far, so good.
I've had the Green Tea Raspberry Acai and the Sparkling Orange. The orange is JUST LIKE ORANGE SODA in my opinion. NOTE: Orange does NOT state carbs so makes me think there are some in there, so just be aware.
Would I buy it again? Yeah. Preferably on sale though. Its like any other energizing drink I suppose but I really like the flavors of these. I am NOT a red bull girl so I have nothing to compare it to ...
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Protein Bars
I mentioned the EAS shakes that I've picked up pretty cheap that are tasty (slugged down a strawberry one after yesterday morning's workout!). I also have some protein bars that are down right tasty!
EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control. Chocolate Chip Brownie flavored. Oh man. It's like eating a candy bar. Publix has these for $1.69. I picked up a bunch when I had the $1 off coupons to make them 69 cents each. I have NOT tried any of the other flavors!
They are heavy and although it's not a recommendation, you could almost eat one as a meal and feel full for hours later. Hubby was snacking on one the other day and I was like "Hey! That's not a snacky type of thing!" ... he thought it was a granola bar, although nothing like that in texture! I keep these in the drawer at the office to offset that craving I get for chocolate (and trust me, there is never ever a shortage of that in the office!) and it works!
Lets see, the stats on these are: 17 grams protein, 3 gram net carbs, 230 calories.
EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control. Chocolate Chip Brownie flavored. Oh man. It's like eating a candy bar. Publix has these for $1.69. I picked up a bunch when I had the $1 off coupons to make them 69 cents each. I have NOT tried any of the other flavors!
They are heavy and although it's not a recommendation, you could almost eat one as a meal and feel full for hours later. Hubby was snacking on one the other day and I was like "Hey! That's not a snacky type of thing!" ... he thought it was a granola bar, although nothing like that in texture! I keep these in the drawer at the office to offset that craving I get for chocolate (and trust me, there is never ever a shortage of that in the office!) and it works!
Lets see, the stats on these are: 17 grams protein, 3 gram net carbs, 230 calories.
Shoulders and Arms
Oh boy, my legs are a little stiff from yesterdays legs and back routine (remember, I didn't do any of the back stuff, skipped right over with the remote). I think this is what happens everytime I do this ... I work out 2 days in a row, and then I'm so freakin sore I figure I need a break ... STICK TO IT!!
I've done this routine a few times before and actually enjoy everything except the chair dip stuff. I have wrist, thumb, hand issues and the chair just really aggravates the whole situation. But I try to do what I can
... UPDATED ...
Just finished the routine, 40 minutes of it ... do my own warm up stuff and skip past his ballistic stretches ... I forgot HOW much I like this routine!! I'm looking forward to it again. I need to increase my weights from 3 lbs to 5 I think ... even though the arms are fatigued at this moment, they aren't WEAK. Yup, this is definately I good one!
I've done this routine a few times before and actually enjoy everything except the chair dip stuff. I have wrist, thumb, hand issues and the chair just really aggravates the whole situation. But I try to do what I can
... UPDATED ...
Just finished the routine, 40 minutes of it ... do my own warm up stuff and skip past his ballistic stretches ... I forgot HOW much I like this routine!! I'm looking forward to it again. I need to increase my weights from 3 lbs to 5 I think ... even though the arms are fatigued at this moment, they aren't WEAK. Yup, this is definately I good one!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Protein drinks / shakes
I have the powdered stuff. Ick. Still can't get rid of the taste.
Did buy some EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control shakes when Publix had them on sale. Got the 4 packs for $2.99. Strawberry - yumm. Vanilla is so-so. Chocolate Fudge. So-so. Rich Dark Chocolate - yummm. Cafe Carmel, haven't tried yet.
Sonny boy drinks these after school and before working on the bowflex ... skinny kid, has no desire to P90X.
I intend on using these either as breakfast or after workout evening snack.
Did buy some EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control shakes when Publix had them on sale. Got the 4 packs for $2.99. Strawberry - yumm. Vanilla is so-so. Chocolate Fudge. So-so. Rich Dark Chocolate - yummm. Cafe Carmel, haven't tried yet.
Sonny boy drinks these after school and before working on the bowflex ... skinny kid, has no desire to P90X.
I intend on using these either as breakfast or after workout evening snack.
April 6
I really should have started this on Monday, but heck, it's Tuesday, better late than never.
I've been doing P90X on and off for the past year. Bought the set last March, 2009 after the gym closed where I was taking Power Boxing classes. 8 weeks of that and my wide butt was much thinner (and not drooping!) and the bulging stomach was flat and you could actually see the hip bones! Woohoo!
My problems? Time management and getting the food right. I love to eat and cook good stuff. Self proclaimed carb addict. Uggg. Dont' really dig veggies. But know I need to do something with the 46th birthday fast approaching!
So anyways, heres to a new start.
Today I did the legs and back routine. But only the legs. Skipped past the back portions as I don't have a pull up bar (well, if you count the bowflex in the other room, maybe I do). Did 35 minutes of it. I've found if I keep a timer going, it keeps me more on track. Like, when I want to keel over and die, I look and see WTF, I've only worked out for 20 minutes!! Whatever works!
Stats of this morning:
Chest 37 1/2 and 33
Waist (high) 30
Waist (real, belly button area) 36
Hips 39 1/2
Butt 41
L calf 15
R calf 14 1/2
L knee 15
R knee 14
L thigh 23
R thigh 23
Don't have a clue about weight. Tossed the scale out after it made me mad at 155 a month ago!
So come on in, link up OR post a comment (besides saying I've got a fat butt please, I know that already!)
I've been doing P90X on and off for the past year. Bought the set last March, 2009 after the gym closed where I was taking Power Boxing classes. 8 weeks of that and my wide butt was much thinner (and not drooping!) and the bulging stomach was flat and you could actually see the hip bones! Woohoo!
My problems? Time management and getting the food right. I love to eat and cook good stuff. Self proclaimed carb addict. Uggg. Dont' really dig veggies. But know I need to do something with the 46th birthday fast approaching!
So anyways, heres to a new start.
Today I did the legs and back routine. But only the legs. Skipped past the back portions as I don't have a pull up bar (well, if you count the bowflex in the other room, maybe I do). Did 35 minutes of it. I've found if I keep a timer going, it keeps me more on track. Like, when I want to keel over and die, I look and see WTF, I've only worked out for 20 minutes!! Whatever works!
Stats of this morning:
Chest 37 1/2 and 33
Waist (high) 30
Waist (real, belly button area) 36
Hips 39 1/2
Butt 41
L calf 15
R calf 14 1/2
L knee 15
R knee 14
L thigh 23
R thigh 23
Don't have a clue about weight. Tossed the scale out after it made me mad at 155 a month ago!
So come on in, link up OR post a comment (besides saying I've got a fat butt please, I know that already!)
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