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.

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??

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!

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?

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!

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 too lazy 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?

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?

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?

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??