YEAH BABY! I'm in Week 6! And I am LOVING the chest, shoulders, and triceps workout. It makes me feel so strong and my arms are feeling it by mid-set. My big problem tonight was my left thigh kept cramping up on me. It bugged me during Ab Ripper X too.
Food, oh how I hate thee. Okay, I obviously love it a bit too much because it causes such heartache. Tonight as I was drenched and grunting through all my push-ups I was really regretting the handful of candy corn, the serving of thin mints...why do I put this crap in my house?! I know it's that time of year, but it's only going to get harder with all the big feasts coming up and cookie season quickly approaching.
When I was working out with the trainer and doing really good with my weight, I still ate bad. It's just that I was working out 3 times a day so I was bound to lose weight. I think it's time to step back and focus on nutrition...and not just say that I will. Maybe it's time to try something silly - like notes on doors and such. Who knows it might just work for me.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
P90X, Wk 5, day 6
I took my rest day yesterday since I spent the day chasing my kiddos around the aquarium. I went to bed at 930pm, the baby didn't wake up until 6am and then went right back to bed; the sun woke me up at 8am. I felt so rested today!!
I did Kenpo X tonight and the Ab Ripper X that I missed on Friday. It was a good workout - isn't much more to say that I haven't already said about this workout. Fun, fast-paced, and drenched afterwards. It would've been a great day if my Redskins wouldn't have totally embarrassed themselves. LOL!
I did Kenpo X tonight and the Ab Ripper X that I missed on Friday. It was a good workout - isn't much more to say that I haven't already said about this workout. Fun, fast-paced, and drenched afterwards. It would've been a great day if my Redskins wouldn't have totally embarrassed themselves. LOL!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Running Update
I'm not running anymore. I went to the doctor and he told me to take the next 4 to 6 weeks off. He said with time off and Ibuprofen it should heal nicely and not bother me anymore. If I decide to keep running it will probably be a constant problem for me. He said I should run without the jogging stroller - easier said then done. He isn't my normal doctor, so I will probably go back after I start jogging again (probably January time frame depending on how the Holiday's go) and see my normal doctor...get a second opinion. For now I'll take a breather, wear my new sneakers with insoles, and just see how it goes. I'm already starting to notice a difference with just not running for a week. For some reason Yoga makes it hurt more too...it's probably because we don't wear shoes. I might have to take a break from Yoga for awhile too - darn! :)
P90X, Wk 5, day 5
Legs and Back. Normally I love this day, but tonight I wasn't feeling it. I almost took a break from working out. The baby was up and down a lot last night so I didn't get a lot of sleep, but I put the DVD in and "pushed play" anyway. My heart really wasn't in it though - I felt like a 200 lb person, oh wait, I am a 200 lb person. LOL Anyway, I just felt really heavy tonight. I'm not sure why, probably just overly tired. I skipped Ab Ripper X, I'll do it with Kenpo tomorrow.
Food today was not so great. You can tell the days I don't do well, I usually just don't even mention it in my blog. Hmmm. It was nice and cold here today so I had tuna melts and tomato Parmesan soup for lunch - YUM! I made chicken enchiladas for dinner (put them in the crockpot so the whole house just smelled yummy today). My problem lately has been the candy corn jar sitting on the counter. It's time to hide the damn thing. My hubby said, please buy candy corn for me so that when I come home I can have some. Now, why, oh why, did I bother dumping it into a jar?! As if I have that much self-control!
Food today was not so great. You can tell the days I don't do well, I usually just don't even mention it in my blog. Hmmm. It was nice and cold here today so I had tuna melts and tomato Parmesan soup for lunch - YUM! I made chicken enchiladas for dinner (put them in the crockpot so the whole house just smelled yummy today). My problem lately has been the candy corn jar sitting on the counter. It's time to hide the damn thing. My hubby said, please buy candy corn for me so that when I come home I can have some. Now, why, oh why, did I bother dumping it into a jar?! As if I have that much self-control!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Yoga X
Hmmm...I still don't like Yoga X, but it was a tad easier with the Yoga Blocks (a worthy $5 investment). Also for the first time since doing Yoga X I was actually able to clear my mind and just focus on the breathing. I didn't keep telling myself how much I hate this and I can't do that move, I just did them. Although I still sat back in awe as they did the plough to shoulder pose. No matter how hard I try I can not heave my body up into that position...hopefully by 90 days I will. Namaste my friends.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
P90X, Wk 5, Day 3
Today was Back and Biceps followed by Ab Ripper X. Great workout! Lots of pull-ups. I tried to do one without the chair and I actually got about half-way up - HUGE accomplishment for me! Just like on day 1 of this week (with all the crazy new pushups) this one had some crazy new pull-ups! We did one where you held a towel in one hand and the bar in the other, did 3 and then switched hands, repeat other side...called towel pull-ups. LOL. The other crazy one was called corn cob pull-ups...yep, really crazy - slide to the left, slide to the ride, slide to the center, basically do a push-up, drop down, pull-up, slide to the left... so crazy! But they were actually kind of fun. Ab ripper X was tough tonight - my body just felt really heavy.
Tomorrow is Yoga. I bought Yoga Blocks, so we'll see if it goes any better. It's been two weeks since I've done Yoga, so maybe it's gotten better?!
Tomorrow is Yoga. I bought Yoga Blocks, so we'll see if it goes any better. It's been two weeks since I've done Yoga, so maybe it's gotten better?!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
P90X, Wk 5, Day 2
Well tonight was a familiar workout, Plyo, but that didn't make it any easier. I was thinking while I was doing the routine (probably not such a good thing), but it seems harder, and I think that's because the first time you're just kind of following along, but watching because you don't know what you're doing. Then with each week you get a little stronger, so you do a little more. Tonight was tough because I was hanging with them! I was keeping up - woot!woot! That's a good feeling!
Tomorrow is weigh-in day! Fingers crossed that my little mini-break helped me. Oh, and little man slept until 4am so he almost slept the whole night (so much better then 1 or 2am)...sleep feels good!!
Tomorrow is weigh-in day! Fingers crossed that my little mini-break helped me. Oh, and little man slept until 4am so he almost slept the whole night (so much better then 1 or 2am)...sleep feels good!!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Staying Strong, P90X Wk 5, Day 1
I took a mini-break last week...and boy did it feel good to workout tonight! I missed 4 workout days last week, but I still managed to run 7 miles and complete 1 Kenpo and 2 Core Synergistics, so I guess that's not so bad.
Week 5, day 1. This workout was NO JOKE! Wow! Holy push-ups...from regular, to one armed, to clap push-ups...they were all there and then some. My arms are on fire! That was probably the best workout set I've done in this program - LOVED IT!
Ab Ripper X was part of the routine tonight and I have to say that I've improved tremendously since week 1. I'm doing at least 15 of every exercise and 20 to 25 of most of them. Woot-woot!!
I don't want to talk about my food today...terrible, terrible, terrible...okay well, maybe not that bad, I did have oatmeal for breakfast and fish for lunch, but dinner was bad...4 pieces of pizza. UGH! Ah well. The recovery drink sure tasted good after that tough workout.
Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings, oh, and fingers crossed the baby sleeps through the night!
Week 5, day 1. This workout was NO JOKE! Wow! Holy push-ups...from regular, to one armed, to clap push-ups...they were all there and then some. My arms are on fire! That was probably the best workout set I've done in this program - LOVED IT!
Ab Ripper X was part of the routine tonight and I have to say that I've improved tremendously since week 1. I'm doing at least 15 of every exercise and 20 to 25 of most of them. Woot-woot!!
I don't want to talk about my food today...terrible, terrible, terrible...okay well, maybe not that bad, I did have oatmeal for breakfast and fish for lunch, but dinner was bad...4 pieces of pizza. UGH! Ah well. The recovery drink sure tasted good after that tough workout.
Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings, oh, and fingers crossed the baby sleeps through the night!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thinking it through
I didn't workout tonight. I just didn't have the heart to do it. I feel like someone has come along and let all the air out of my motivation bag. I could blame it on my period this week, but I that doesn't seem really fair. Maybe I'm trying to do too much with P90X, running, and changing all my eating habits; and then I saw my measurements and I just don't know. Motivation has been zapped. It doesn't seem to matter how many motivational posters or quotes I read either...they're just pissing me off right now.
My sister gave me a book by Tosca Reno that I thought I would find inspirational and motivating. I'm interested in doing the eat clean "diet" but for some reason instead of inspiring me the book made me feel kind of sad. I really enjoy working out. I like the way it makes me feel both during and after the workouts, but I can honestly say that I never thought I'd be in my late 40's and 50's going to the gym and lifting weights or even still struggling with weight issues by that age. That's not how I see myself, or at least I didn't think it was. That is who Tosca Reno is. She didn't change her life until her 40's. That's when she started lifting and eating clean, and she's in the best shape of her life. She looks amazing, so it should be inspirational - right?! So why am I so depressed about it?!
Maybe it's the way I was raised. My family just doesn't work out. My Dad worked hard in the fields all day and Mom worked hard chasing the 3 of us around all day. Healthy lifestyles just weren't apart of who we were, so I guess it makes sense that I never saw myself working out at a certain age. Maybe that's also why I'm so drawn to the fitness lifestyles.
I find my father-in-law inspirational. When his wife passed he turned his life around. He started eating healthier (even when everyone gave him crap about those shakes he was always making) and became very active with riding his bike, and he started going to the gym again (him and Chris used to do funny little challenges). It was amazing watching him transform his body.
How can people older then me (I'm only 34) find the motivation and drive to change their lives and yet I still struggle with it? I've always struggled with it...does that mean I always will??
I think fitness is important, and so does my husband. I know it will always be a part of our lives. I guess I just never truly thought about being older and still having to worry about the way I look. Or maybe as we get older we stop worrying about how we look at start thinking of it more as how do we live longer? I want to be around for my kids. I want to see them grow old and have their own children. But does all that really rely on my being able to do P90X yoga?!
I don't know, maybe it wasn't the book or the running or the P90X stuff, maybe I'm just in a sort of funk right now. I'm sure it has lots to do with Chris being deployed and being home alone with 2 little ones 24/7. I only get a few precious hours to myself at the end of the day when the kiddos go to bed, so choosing to "press play" every night can become very taxing.
I guess it's time to dig deep and figure out why I'm really doing all of this. Is it for my kids? Is it so that I can finally wear a pair of shorts and not feel like I'm grossing everyone out? Maybe I just need to think about what I really, truly want and my motivation will come back.
My sister gave me a book by Tosca Reno that I thought I would find inspirational and motivating. I'm interested in doing the eat clean "diet" but for some reason instead of inspiring me the book made me feel kind of sad. I really enjoy working out. I like the way it makes me feel both during and after the workouts, but I can honestly say that I never thought I'd be in my late 40's and 50's going to the gym and lifting weights or even still struggling with weight issues by that age. That's not how I see myself, or at least I didn't think it was. That is who Tosca Reno is. She didn't change her life until her 40's. That's when she started lifting and eating clean, and she's in the best shape of her life. She looks amazing, so it should be inspirational - right?! So why am I so depressed about it?!
Maybe it's the way I was raised. My family just doesn't work out. My Dad worked hard in the fields all day and Mom worked hard chasing the 3 of us around all day. Healthy lifestyles just weren't apart of who we were, so I guess it makes sense that I never saw myself working out at a certain age. Maybe that's also why I'm so drawn to the fitness lifestyles.
I find my father-in-law inspirational. When his wife passed he turned his life around. He started eating healthier (even when everyone gave him crap about those shakes he was always making) and became very active with riding his bike, and he started going to the gym again (him and Chris used to do funny little challenges). It was amazing watching him transform his body.
How can people older then me (I'm only 34) find the motivation and drive to change their lives and yet I still struggle with it? I've always struggled with it...does that mean I always will??
I think fitness is important, and so does my husband. I know it will always be a part of our lives. I guess I just never truly thought about being older and still having to worry about the way I look. Or maybe as we get older we stop worrying about how we look at start thinking of it more as how do we live longer? I want to be around for my kids. I want to see them grow old and have their own children. But does all that really rely on my being able to do P90X yoga?!
I don't know, maybe it wasn't the book or the running or the P90X stuff, maybe I'm just in a sort of funk right now. I'm sure it has lots to do with Chris being deployed and being home alone with 2 little ones 24/7. I only get a few precious hours to myself at the end of the day when the kiddos go to bed, so choosing to "press play" every night can become very taxing.
I guess it's time to dig deep and figure out why I'm really doing all of this. Is it for my kids? Is it so that I can finally wear a pair of shorts and not feel like I'm grossing everyone out? Maybe I just need to think about what I really, truly want and my motivation will come back.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Measurements
Here are my starting stats from 4 weeks ago followed by current:
Weight: 193 / 185
Chest - 41" / 35"
Waist - 41" / 38"
Hips - 44 1/2" / 43"
Rt Thigh - 30 1/2" / 30"
Lt Thigh - 30 1/2" / 30"
Rt Arm - 15 1/2" / 15"
Lt Arm - 15 1/2" / 15 1/2"
Hmmm...I guess that's not bad. I really thought that my thighs were getting smaller, but only 1/2"....hmmm. I wonder if I taped at different spots? I don't know. I'm going to keep on pushing play, try a little harder on my food, and we'll see what happens.
P90X, Wk 4, day 5
I was feeling pretty crappy yesterday. We had our weekly weigh-in and my scale said I gained a pound. Yes, I know, only 1 pound, but I've been doing really well with my eating and my workouts, the scale should NOT be going in the opposite direction. So, needless to say, I had a crappy day and couldn't find my motivation to workout last night - exactly the opposite of what I should do when the scale goes up.
Tonight I pulled it back together. Shannon and I were going to run but then she had to cancel, so instead of mope around the house, I loaded up the kiddos and went for a jog. It was so darn windy outside today. I decided to try and run a mile again and this time I got 4 minutes in and just lost all my energy. I could not push any further. The wind was coming right at me and as I was pushing forward it literally felt like the stroller was rolling backwards. I was going faster walking. So I walked for about 30 seconds and then started running again. Then I had to stop again because Katelynn threw her shoes on the ground (of course I ran over them with the stroller and then tripped over them). I picked up her shoes and then kept on jogging. I finished right under 11 minutes, so I guess that's not bad seeing as how I did it in 1045 the other day without stopping. I kept jogging/walking for 2 more miles, so I actually jogged for about 2 1/2 miles today. I had to stop about 1/2 mile early because I just couldn't push the stroller any longer...that and Katelynn wouldn't stop screaming to walk (she loves walking around the field with us, well in tonight's case, me). She got quite a surprise tonight too because they did Colors right before we got to the car...and not only was she surprised but so was Mommy because they actually shot off a canon. I jumped, she jumped, and Denver kept right on sleeping - LOL.
Tonight was supposed to be Stretch X since I didn't do anything yesterday, but I read through what the stretches were and decided to skip it (I might do it on the rest day this week). I did Core Synergistics again. I swear anytime Drea Webber (spelling) is in the video - look out! Great workout.
Food today was okay. I really need to cut back on my coffee though.
Breakfast - egg, soy sausage wrap; coffee
Lunch - Tomato Parm/Basil soup with 1/2 cup jasmine rice
Snack - coffee and the last 2 banana muffins
Dinner - Cheese Tortellini with diced tomatoes and a bag of steamed brussel sprouts with craisins; 1 mini peppermint patty
Snack - recovery drink, Luna bar
Tonight I pulled it back together. Shannon and I were going to run but then she had to cancel, so instead of mope around the house, I loaded up the kiddos and went for a jog. It was so darn windy outside today. I decided to try and run a mile again and this time I got 4 minutes in and just lost all my energy. I could not push any further. The wind was coming right at me and as I was pushing forward it literally felt like the stroller was rolling backwards. I was going faster walking. So I walked for about 30 seconds and then started running again. Then I had to stop again because Katelynn threw her shoes on the ground (of course I ran over them with the stroller and then tripped over them). I picked up her shoes and then kept on jogging. I finished right under 11 minutes, so I guess that's not bad seeing as how I did it in 1045 the other day without stopping. I kept jogging/walking for 2 more miles, so I actually jogged for about 2 1/2 miles today. I had to stop about 1/2 mile early because I just couldn't push the stroller any longer...that and Katelynn wouldn't stop screaming to walk (she loves walking around the field with us, well in tonight's case, me). She got quite a surprise tonight too because they did Colors right before we got to the car...and not only was she surprised but so was Mommy because they actually shot off a canon. I jumped, she jumped, and Denver kept right on sleeping - LOL.
Tonight was supposed to be Stretch X since I didn't do anything yesterday, but I read through what the stretches were and decided to skip it (I might do it on the rest day this week). I did Core Synergistics again. I swear anytime Drea Webber (spelling) is in the video - look out! Great workout.
Food today was okay. I really need to cut back on my coffee though.
Breakfast - egg, soy sausage wrap; coffee
Lunch - Tomato Parm/Basil soup with 1/2 cup jasmine rice
Snack - coffee and the last 2 banana muffins
Dinner - Cheese Tortellini with diced tomatoes and a bag of steamed brussel sprouts with craisins; 1 mini peppermint patty
Snack - recovery drink, Luna bar
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
P90X, Wk 4, Day 3
Kenpo X. What more is there to really say?! I'm in week 4, this is the 4th time I've done the routine and I still like it. All those kicks and punches make me feel energized! I did my run with Shannon tonight too. I got there early so I thought I'd run a mile....LOL, I have no idea what I was thinking, but anyway, I ran one entire lap = 1 mile in 10:45. Wow, I'm pretty slow, but I guess that's not so bad for pushing a double jogging stroller with a 30lb kid and a 20lb kid and being half drug by my 45lb husky; that and it's been almost 20 months since I actually ran a mile without stopping (minor little break for having a baby). When Shannon got there we did our normal run for 3min/walk 2 min. We repeated 3 times. We only did 2 miles together tonight since the kiddos were acting up.
Back to P90X, I will have to switch the week up a little bit due to my bookclub meeting on Thursday, so tomorrow I'll do the Core Synergistics. The rest of my week should be good. I'll take my rest day on Thursday, Friday will be Yoga X, Saturday I'll do the Stretch X, and then Sunday will be the start of Week 5!
My sister is coming over on Thursday to watch the kiddos so I'll have her take some 30 day photos for me and I'll tape myself to see how "well" I'm doing. I feel great and I have been losing weight, so we'll see how the photos look and what the tape says.
Food today was okay. I felt hungry this afternoon so I ate more then I have been lately.
Breakfast - oatmeal with almonds and craisins; coffee
Snack - 1 oz turkey jerky, string cheese
Lunch - 3 oz Talipia, brussel sprouts, 1/2 cup jasmine rice
Snack - 2 banana muffins, coffee, and then about an hour later 1 oz of Almond nut mix
Dinner - Turkey burger with a 100 calorie pack of guacamole, 1/2 oz cheese, lettuce, on sugar free bread and 1 serving of these very yummy sweet potato nugget things
Snack - Luna bar and recovery drink
Back to P90X, I will have to switch the week up a little bit due to my bookclub meeting on Thursday, so tomorrow I'll do the Core Synergistics. The rest of my week should be good. I'll take my rest day on Thursday, Friday will be Yoga X, Saturday I'll do the Stretch X, and then Sunday will be the start of Week 5!
My sister is coming over on Thursday to watch the kiddos so I'll have her take some 30 day photos for me and I'll tape myself to see how "well" I'm doing. I feel great and I have been losing weight, so we'll see how the photos look and what the tape says.
Food today was okay. I felt hungry this afternoon so I ate more then I have been lately.
Breakfast - oatmeal with almonds and craisins; coffee
Snack - 1 oz turkey jerky, string cheese
Lunch - 3 oz Talipia, brussel sprouts, 1/2 cup jasmine rice
Snack - 2 banana muffins, coffee, and then about an hour later 1 oz of Almond nut mix
Dinner - Turkey burger with a 100 calorie pack of guacamole, 1/2 oz cheese, lettuce, on sugar free bread and 1 serving of these very yummy sweet potato nugget things
Snack - Luna bar and recovery drink
Monday, October 17, 2011
P90X Wk 4, Day 2
P90X - I have to say that I was super excited to be doing a "new" workout on P90X today. Core Synergistics...really it was like Pilates. Great workout, and super tough.This is the first time since starting P90X that I did not do the bonus sets though. I was wore out - sweating all over the place and my abs were sore. At least I knew it was working! I like this one - 100x's better then Yoga!
I also tried the chocolate Shakeology today, and I really don't get what all the hype is about. I thought it was okay. It wasn't the best, but it was certainly better then the Greenberry. I didn't want to hate it so I made sure that it would be as yummy as possible - I mixed it with peanut butter and banana.
I did pretty decent on my eating today too:
Breakfast - 3 eggs, 2 soy sausages, coffee
Snack - 1oz turkey sausage, string cheese
Lunch - large salad with chicken
Snack - banana muffin, coffee (seriously I'm addicted to coffee)
Dinner - Shakeology
Snack - recovery drink, Luna bar
Running Update
I told Shannon today that I wear running clothes because I'm hoping it will make me feel more like a runner and therefore be better at it! LOL...make sense right?!
We are signed up for our "first" 5K next Saturday, and we are going to do it in costume!! It's going to be so much fun. I can't wait! Yes, running, fun!
Here is one more photo that I stumbled across on Pinterest - a too addicting website.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Week 4 - RECOVERY
I'm excited to be in week 4, but not so excited to have to do Yoga twice this week. Good news, I did it tonight so only 1 more time to go! I know you're supposed to be serious in Yoga but seeing Tony in those tight "girlie" pants just makes me laugh every time, and the "oooommmmmssssss" at the end crack me up. I'm no where closer to being able to do the Crane or the Plough into Shoulder Pose, but I am getting stronger and holding poses longer. I'm much better at the balance poses then the actual Yoga.
Tonight was the first time I got to do Yoga with an actual mat, and I think it helped. Although my hands were still sliding all over the place in the downward dogs, so I laid a small towel down for my hands and I had no more problems.
Food today was okay, better then yesterday, but still not great...
Breakfast - 2 waffles (made from a box of Heart Healthy Kruteaz and using applesauce instead of oil) with honey and apples and cinnamon, coffee
Lunch - last piece of chicken stuffed with feta, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, water
Snack - coffee, homemade banana muffins
Dinner - Turkey burger with 2 pieces turkey bacon on sugar free bread, water
Snack - Recovery drink, Luna bar
Tonight was the first time I got to do Yoga with an actual mat, and I think it helped. Although my hands were still sliding all over the place in the downward dogs, so I laid a small towel down for my hands and I had no more problems.
Food today was okay, better then yesterday, but still not great...
Breakfast - 2 waffles (made from a box of Heart Healthy Kruteaz and using applesauce instead of oil) with honey and apples and cinnamon, coffee
Lunch - last piece of chicken stuffed with feta, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, water
Snack - coffee, homemade banana muffins
Dinner - Turkey burger with 2 pieces turkey bacon on sugar free bread, water
Snack - Recovery drink, Luna bar
Saturday, October 15, 2011
P90X, Wk 3, Day 6
Aw, Kenpo, how I love thee! Nothing like an hour of punch throwing and kicking to get my mind focused. It's a great workout (minus some of the Yoga stretches at the beginning, and yes, I do seriously hate Yoga that much).
I had a great day today - spent it at a pumpkin farm with family and friends so I was literally on my feet all day (minus the hay ride). I thought I was exhausted when I put the kids down, but told myself it was only Kenpo and that's not so bad...and it wasn't. I feel great now. Just finished sipping my recovery drink and eating my Luna bar.
I won't go into my food otherwise because it was pretty bad today. Tomorrow I'll take the kiddos grocery shopping and get back on track for Week 4, Day 1!! Do your best, and forget the rest!
I had a great day today - spent it at a pumpkin farm with family and friends so I was literally on my feet all day (minus the hay ride). I thought I was exhausted when I put the kids down, but told myself it was only Kenpo and that's not so bad...and it wasn't. I feel great now. Just finished sipping my recovery drink and eating my Luna bar.
I won't go into my food otherwise because it was pretty bad today. Tomorrow I'll take the kiddos grocery shopping and get back on track for Week 4, Day 1!! Do your best, and forget the rest!
Friday, October 14, 2011
P90X, Week 3, Day 5
I spent Wed and Thurs this week feeling just awful - my throat hurt, my body ached. There's nothing like being sick when the hubby is deployed. Needless to say I didn't get any workouts in. I decided to skip Yoga. I figured since I missed 2 days I'd rather do a lifting routine then a "cardio"...that and I really don't like Yoga, so I'm not complaining that I missed it. I'll get it in next week...in fact during Week 4, I get to do Yoga not once, but TWICE! I'll do Kenpo tomorrow and then Sunday jump right into Week 4. No point in taking a rest day when I just had 2 of them.
I'm still having lots of issues with my left heel. I'm going to break down and call the doctor on Monday to set up an appointment. I went to a running shoe specialty store today (Chris - it was by the hospital Denver was born at). The lady was very helpful, of course she did sell me her most expensive Saucony shoe, but it also had the most support out of any of them, and they felt like I was walking on pillows. I put them on and there was a huge difference. They are also half a size bigger then what I was wearing. My heel still hurt, but honestly just putting on a new shoe probably isn't going to "cure" an injury.
It literally stopped raining and the sun came out when I got home, so I put my new shoes on and took them for a "test drive." It was good. The shoes fit my feet very well. My only complaint was that my right foot felt tingly when I ran?? I don't know what that means. Oh, and I did buy inserts for a little extra cushion and so that I can put them in my other shoes.
Food today was okay.
Breakfast - 2 vitatops, coffee
Lunch - leftover feta/spinach/sun-dried tomato stuffed chicken
Dinner - Fuji Apple Chicken Salad from Panera, Iced Green Tea, 1 pumpkin cookie (that I had to fight my 2 year old for)
Snack after workout - Recovery drink, Luna bar
Did I really only eat one snack today?! WOW!
I'm still having lots of issues with my left heel. I'm going to break down and call the doctor on Monday to set up an appointment. I went to a running shoe specialty store today (Chris - it was by the hospital Denver was born at). The lady was very helpful, of course she did sell me her most expensive Saucony shoe, but it also had the most support out of any of them, and they felt like I was walking on pillows. I put them on and there was a huge difference. They are also half a size bigger then what I was wearing. My heel still hurt, but honestly just putting on a new shoe probably isn't going to "cure" an injury.
It literally stopped raining and the sun came out when I got home, so I put my new shoes on and took them for a "test drive." It was good. The shoes fit my feet very well. My only complaint was that my right foot felt tingly when I ran?? I don't know what that means. Oh, and I did buy inserts for a little extra cushion and so that I can put them in my other shoes.
Food today was okay.
Breakfast - 2 vitatops, coffee
Lunch - leftover feta/spinach/sun-dried tomato stuffed chicken
Dinner - Fuji Apple Chicken Salad from Panera, Iced Green Tea, 1 pumpkin cookie (that I had to fight my 2 year old for)
Snack after workout - Recovery drink, Luna bar
Did I really only eat one snack today?! WOW!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Weigh-in Wednesday
I'm part of a group on Facebook where they do a weekly weigh-in and basically just motivate you through your weight loss journey. Today is the weigh-in. I had to step on and off of my scale a few times to make sure it was right because up until now I've lost 1 pound per week. Today I was down FIVE pounds!!!!!!! YEAH ME!!! I just know I'm going to be grinning all day...oh, wait, I have yoga tonight...aw well, I'm still going to be grinning all day! :D
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
P90X, Wk 3, day 3
Shoulders and arms is not my favorite weight lifting routine, but I think it's only because my weights are not heavy enough. I use 5 lb dumbbells. I think they are great for the triceps exercises, but I really do need to invest in 8 and 10 lbs. I was going to buy some at Dick's last weekend but the 8's were $12.99 - A PIECE! I did break down and purchase a yoga mat though - I get to try it out tomorrow night. It's been working great for ab exercises.
Today is the first day that I've been truly sore too. I'm not sure if it's because I pushed harder this week or if it's because I've been running more or if it's because of the recovery drink. My first thought is the recovery drink. For the first two weeks I drank chocolate milk afterwards and felt great the next day, now this week I've been drinking the recovery drink and I can't sleep at night and my body hurts. I'm thinking it might be the drink...it really could just be a combination of it all. I don't know. I'm not really sure what to do.
I REALLY enjoy the P90X workout, and I have a feeling that eventually when I try turbofire and Insanity that I'm going to really like them as well, but honestly I'm not a fan of the beachbody products. My "coach" keeps telling me to be a coach, but honestly I don't think that I could sell a product that I don't use or like.
I will definitely be hyping up P90X though - I'm loving this workout (minus Yoga, and even that is starting to become enjoyable...um, maybe I should wait until tomorrow to say that?!).
Food today was decent.
Breakfast - english muffin with peanut butter and Mom's spiced pear jelly; apple
Snack - vitatop
Lunch - chef salad
Snack - 1 serving of Nut-rition digestion nuts mix (my fave because of the mix - Almonds, cranberries, granola, pistachio, cherries); Ummmm...Starbucks Grande Caramel Soy Latte too :)
Dinner - fish (baked in the oven in olive oil and McCormick Baja Citrus seasoning) and a steam packet from Green Giant (potatoes, green beans, peppers)
Snack - recovery drink and TLC bar
I did my 2 mile run with Shannon tonight, came home and put the kiddos to bed, started P90X, and by the time I started Ab Ripper my stomach was growling - loudly. I ate my granola bar before even heading upstairs to shower. That can't be good...maybe not enough protein today?
Today is the first day that I've been truly sore too. I'm not sure if it's because I pushed harder this week or if it's because I've been running more or if it's because of the recovery drink. My first thought is the recovery drink. For the first two weeks I drank chocolate milk afterwards and felt great the next day, now this week I've been drinking the recovery drink and I can't sleep at night and my body hurts. I'm thinking it might be the drink...it really could just be a combination of it all. I don't know. I'm not really sure what to do.
I REALLY enjoy the P90X workout, and I have a feeling that eventually when I try turbofire and Insanity that I'm going to really like them as well, but honestly I'm not a fan of the beachbody products. My "coach" keeps telling me to be a coach, but honestly I don't think that I could sell a product that I don't use or like.
I will definitely be hyping up P90X though - I'm loving this workout (minus Yoga, and even that is starting to become enjoyable...um, maybe I should wait until tomorrow to say that?!).
Food today was decent.
Breakfast - english muffin with peanut butter and Mom's spiced pear jelly; apple
Snack - vitatop
Lunch - chef salad
Snack - 1 serving of Nut-rition digestion nuts mix (my fave because of the mix - Almonds, cranberries, granola, pistachio, cherries); Ummmm...Starbucks Grande Caramel Soy Latte too :)
Dinner - fish (baked in the oven in olive oil and McCormick Baja Citrus seasoning) and a steam packet from Green Giant (potatoes, green beans, peppers)
Snack - recovery drink and TLC bar
I did my 2 mile run with Shannon tonight, came home and put the kiddos to bed, started P90X, and by the time I started Ab Ripper my stomach was growling - loudly. I ate my granola bar before even heading upstairs to shower. That can't be good...maybe not enough protein today?
Monday, October 10, 2011
P90X, Wk 3, day 2
Woo-hoo Plyo! Every week I get excited for Plyo and then it starts and I remember how tough it really is. Half way through my energy starts waning and my thighs are burning, and then suddenly we're doing gap jumps and my mind is like "weee-eeee." Then I find my energy again and always finish strong.
I thought it was funny though because when I started sweating I smelled the recovery drink - OMG that stuff is seeping out of my pores - HA! I find it hilarious that Tony struts around in this video - he's like a runway model. He, he.
Nutrition today was okay.
Breakfast - 2 vitatops (100 cal each), coffee
Snack - jerkey and string cheese; banana
Lunch - last of the tomato basil soup (it's Pregresso and I really like it!) and mac and cheese
Snack - hummus and pita chips (that I literally have to fight my 2 year old over)
Dinner - large spinach salad with feta, black olives, tomato, cucumber, shredded chicken
Snack - TLC granola bar and recovery drink
Water - not enough (maybe 32 oz)
I thought it was funny though because when I started sweating I smelled the recovery drink - OMG that stuff is seeping out of my pores - HA! I find it hilarious that Tony struts around in this video - he's like a runway model. He, he.
Nutrition today was okay.
Breakfast - 2 vitatops (100 cal each), coffee
Snack - jerkey and string cheese; banana
Lunch - last of the tomato basil soup (it's Pregresso and I really like it!) and mac and cheese
Snack - hummus and pita chips (that I literally have to fight my 2 year old over)
Dinner - large spinach salad with feta, black olives, tomato, cucumber, shredded chicken
Snack - TLC granola bar and recovery drink
Water - not enough (maybe 32 oz)
Sunday, October 9, 2011
P90X, Week 3, day 1
Yep, that's right! I'm on Week 3!!! Yea Me!!!! I'm so proud of myself for sticking with it. I told myself I'm not going to measure myself except for at the 30 day mark (I'll take photos then too), so I can't say for sure that I've lost inches, but since our clothes can be a great motivator - I dropped a jean size!!! Yea Me!!!
Shannon and I did our 2 mile run tonight - we really pushed hard those first two sets. It was a great run tonight! Tonight's P90X workout was Day 1 again, so chest and back. What that meant was lots of push-ups and pull-ups. I'm doing well. Each time I do a few more off my knees, so that's always good. I'm also doing a few more pull-ups! Yea!!
The area I'm seeing the most improvement is my sit-ups. I didn't make my goal of 3 exercises at 25, BUT I was able to increase each exercise.
My food today was good.
B-fast - english muffin, 2 soy sausage patties, 1 slice cheese; banana
Snack - jerky and string cheese
Lunch - Tomato Basil Soup with some mac and cheese added
Dinner - grilled chicken and brussel sprouts (drizzled in rasp. vingerette dressing and cranberries).
Snack - Kashi TLC granola bar and recovery drink
My food choices are improving. I'm not perfect, but a lot better then where I was a few weeks ago.
Shannon and I did our 2 mile run tonight - we really pushed hard those first two sets. It was a great run tonight! Tonight's P90X workout was Day 1 again, so chest and back. What that meant was lots of push-ups and pull-ups. I'm doing well. Each time I do a few more off my knees, so that's always good. I'm also doing a few more pull-ups! Yea!!
The area I'm seeing the most improvement is my sit-ups. I didn't make my goal of 3 exercises at 25, BUT I was able to increase each exercise.
My food today was good.
B-fast - english muffin, 2 soy sausage patties, 1 slice cheese; banana
Snack - jerky and string cheese
Lunch - Tomato Basil Soup with some mac and cheese added
Dinner - grilled chicken and brussel sprouts (drizzled in rasp. vingerette dressing and cranberries).
Snack - Kashi TLC granola bar and recovery drink
My food choices are improving. I'm not perfect, but a lot better then where I was a few weeks ago.
P90X Update
Okay I was having all kinds of problems with my computer here lately. No internet connection for almost 2 days. So here is my update on P90X. I took Thursday off because my Sister and I spent the evening decorating the rest of the outside of my house for Halloween, then had some girl bonding time when the kiddos went to bed. Friday my friend Shannon and I did our 2 mile run and then I came home and did Day 6, Kenpo. It was great. I like Kenpo...I think it's my favorite X cardio.
I also tried the recovery drink on Friday. I liked it. It smells wonderful when you open the jug. It tastes...okay. I mixed it with water. I liked the first half of the drink, but then the last half was kind of tough to swallow. I really thought it was sweet. It had a total of 26 grams of sugar in 12 ounces. I will keep drinking it though because it did seem to help.
I probably should have worked out last night, but I took a day of rest. It's what my body told me I needed. I spent Saturday with my Sister and kids - we did a fall festival place and some shopping. I was really tired when I got home, so I didn't even turn the computer on (not like it was working anyway). I put the kiddos to bed, read for about an hour, and was asleep by 9. Little guy didn't wake up until 6am, and then he went back to sleep. We all got up around 8. I feel so refreshed this morning! I'm hoping to get a jog in and it's day 1 of week 3 - Chest and Back with Ab Ripper X. Bring it!!
I also tried the recovery drink on Friday. I liked it. It smells wonderful when you open the jug. It tastes...okay. I mixed it with water. I liked the first half of the drink, but then the last half was kind of tough to swallow. I really thought it was sweet. It had a total of 26 grams of sugar in 12 ounces. I will keep drinking it though because it did seem to help.
I probably should have worked out last night, but I took a day of rest. It's what my body told me I needed. I spent Saturday with my Sister and kids - we did a fall festival place and some shopping. I was really tired when I got home, so I didn't even turn the computer on (not like it was working anyway). I put the kiddos to bed, read for about an hour, and was asleep by 9. Little guy didn't wake up until 6am, and then he went back to sleep. We all got up around 8. I feel so refreshed this morning! I'm hoping to get a jog in and it's day 1 of week 3 - Chest and Back with Ab Ripper X. Bring it!!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
P90X, Week 2, Day 5
I heard the following lyrics on the radio today and thought that they really apply to this whole P90X thing, "even on my weakest day, I get a little bit stronger." What a great line!
I met my friend Shannon this evening at 6pm and we did our 2 mile jog, then I came home and got the kiddos to bed, and then came downstairs and ho-hummed around, and eventually just pushed play. Sometimes I feel like a walking advertisement for the P90X workouts, but really the things Tony says stick with you and really do work.
I thought it was funny that I was so excited to be doing legs today because I forgot that it included back. HA! Had to run and breakout the pull-up bar and chair. I really like this routine. I do great on the legs and struggle, struggle, struggle on those pull-ups. I like using the chair though...it really does make a difference on how I feel about the workout. Everyone is motivated by different things.
My eating was not so well today. I like food. I struggle with this whole cutting back on calories. I know how important it is, but when faced with choices I rarely make the right one where food is concerned. I had a repeat of the soy sausage muffin for breakfast (I like those! They'll be a new staple for me). For lunch I met my brother and we had Mexican (my absolute favorite type of food). I ordered a chicken burrito, BUT I only drank water! That counts for something right? I followed this with Starbucks. Um...this has got to be my biggest weakness - COFFEE!! I love, love, love coffee and would be in so much trouble if I worked in a coffee shop. I had a nonfat Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte (my fave until snow arrives then I like Peppermint Mochas). I can't order a tall. I've tried. It only makes me mad. While in Starbucks I happened to look at the bakery case - NEVER DO THIS! I bought a pumpkin muffin. Um...YUM! Dinner was a Boca burger and carrots. After my workout I had a Luna bar (LOVE these!) and chocolate milk. That was my day.
I lost a pound this week! I'm just happy that the numbers are finally going down and not staying put. I'll take a pound a week! I know I could do better if I switched up my eating habits. I normally avoid Starbucks, but when I'm out and about I like to grab a cup.
I'll try to start fresh tomorrow. Looking ahead I'll probably have to do my rest day tomorrow since my Sister is coming over for our weekly movie night! She's on a no carb diet so I normally eat really well with her!
I met my friend Shannon this evening at 6pm and we did our 2 mile jog, then I came home and got the kiddos to bed, and then came downstairs and ho-hummed around, and eventually just pushed play. Sometimes I feel like a walking advertisement for the P90X workouts, but really the things Tony says stick with you and really do work.
I thought it was funny that I was so excited to be doing legs today because I forgot that it included back. HA! Had to run and breakout the pull-up bar and chair. I really like this routine. I do great on the legs and struggle, struggle, struggle on those pull-ups. I like using the chair though...it really does make a difference on how I feel about the workout. Everyone is motivated by different things.
My eating was not so well today. I like food. I struggle with this whole cutting back on calories. I know how important it is, but when faced with choices I rarely make the right one where food is concerned. I had a repeat of the soy sausage muffin for breakfast (I like those! They'll be a new staple for me). For lunch I met my brother and we had Mexican (my absolute favorite type of food). I ordered a chicken burrito, BUT I only drank water! That counts for something right? I followed this with Starbucks. Um...this has got to be my biggest weakness - COFFEE!! I love, love, love coffee and would be in so much trouble if I worked in a coffee shop. I had a nonfat Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte (my fave until snow arrives then I like Peppermint Mochas). I can't order a tall. I've tried. It only makes me mad. While in Starbucks I happened to look at the bakery case - NEVER DO THIS! I bought a pumpkin muffin. Um...YUM! Dinner was a Boca burger and carrots. After my workout I had a Luna bar (LOVE these!) and chocolate milk. That was my day.
I lost a pound this week! I'm just happy that the numbers are finally going down and not staying put. I'll take a pound a week! I know I could do better if I switched up my eating habits. I normally avoid Starbucks, but when I'm out and about I like to grab a cup.
I'll try to start fresh tomorrow. Looking ahead I'll probably have to do my rest day tomorrow since my Sister is coming over for our weekly movie night! She's on a no carb diet so I normally eat really well with her!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
P90X, Week 2, Day 4
Surprise! Yoga was not any easier this week then last. I woke up dreading the fact that I had to do Yoga today. I'm not sure why, but it is not my favorite workout. I do like that I'm drenched by the time the Yoga session is over...I must be doing something right. The Crane and the Plough into shoulder thing still killed me. I at least got into the Crain (with toes on the ground), but I couldn't get into the Plough. That is so going to be my goal for next week!!
I followed the P90X nutrition plan today. Breakfast was delicious! I was really hungry this afternoon though, but didn't eat anything - went for coffee instead. I probably should've just ate an apple. For some reason the plan didn't have any fruit in it? I'm going to stick with the plan for the rest of the week and see how I feel. I'll give anything a try!
Legs is my favorite workout so I'm looking forward to tomorrow - BRING IT!
I followed the P90X nutrition plan today. Breakfast was delicious! I was really hungry this afternoon though, but didn't eat anything - went for coffee instead. I probably should've just ate an apple. For some reason the plan didn't have any fruit in it? I'm going to stick with the plan for the rest of the week and see how I feel. I'll give anything a try!
Legs is my favorite workout so I'm looking forward to tomorrow - BRING IT!
Monday, October 3, 2011
P90X, Week 2, day 3
Tonight was tough for me. I almost didn't get my workout in. I didn't start until 845pm, so it's now almost 1030...I normally like to be getting into bed by now, so fingers-crossed that the kiddos both have a good night sleep. I spent about an hour and a half at the grocery store tonight. I bought a lot of things I've never bought before and it took me some time to find a lot of it. The one thing I wanted and couldn't find was Quinoa...I looked all over the rice aisle. I wanted to try a fellow blogger's recipe, so I might have to make a special trip to Whole Foods. Although that would probably take me all day since I've never been in one before. LOL.
I sat down with the P90X nutrition plan today and was pleasantly surprised with what I found. I thought it would be in "greek" and that I wouldn't be able to do it, but I actually had a good bit of it already. I'm going to start it off fresh tomorrow! I'll keep you posted on how it goes.
As for the workout, tonight was shoulders and arms. I know this workout is supposed to be a lot harder...I mean aren't you supposed to at least pause when he says bonus round?! I seriously need to go and buy heavier weights. Right now I'm using 5 lbs and I'm maxing out every exercise. The girl in the video uses 10 lb dumbbells most of the time. I think I'll buy a set of 8's and 10's and see how I feel.
The killer is always the Ab Ripper X. I'm getting better at some of the exercises, and on some it feels like I'm getting worse! If that's even possible?!
My beachbody coach brought me a free sample of greenberry Shakeology today. I've never heard of greenberry, so I'm open to any suggestions on how to make a good shake with it. I ordered the recovery drink (I don't remember if I said that yesterday or not), but it shipped today and the notice said I'd have it by Monday. I'll be part way into week 3.
Tomorrow is Yoga. Hmmm...not sure how I feel about that one yet. It definitely isn't my favorite workout.
I sat down with the P90X nutrition plan today and was pleasantly surprised with what I found. I thought it would be in "greek" and that I wouldn't be able to do it, but I actually had a good bit of it already. I'm going to start it off fresh tomorrow! I'll keep you posted on how it goes.
As for the workout, tonight was shoulders and arms. I know this workout is supposed to be a lot harder...I mean aren't you supposed to at least pause when he says bonus round?! I seriously need to go and buy heavier weights. Right now I'm using 5 lbs and I'm maxing out every exercise. The girl in the video uses 10 lb dumbbells most of the time. I think I'll buy a set of 8's and 10's and see how I feel.
The killer is always the Ab Ripper X. I'm getting better at some of the exercises, and on some it feels like I'm getting worse! If that's even possible?!
My beachbody coach brought me a free sample of greenberry Shakeology today. I've never heard of greenberry, so I'm open to any suggestions on how to make a good shake with it. I ordered the recovery drink (I don't remember if I said that yesterday or not), but it shipped today and the notice said I'd have it by Monday. I'll be part way into week 3.
Tomorrow is Yoga. Hmmm...not sure how I feel about that one yet. It definitely isn't my favorite workout.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
P90X, Week 2, day 2
Holy-Plyo! Tonight was tough. I don't remember it being this hard last week. I didn't have the energy or focus when it started and had an internal battle about turning it off, but after the first round I relaxed and really started to enjoy it. I just "did my best, and forgot the rest." I feel so much better for actually completing the workout. It was tough, but isn't that what this is all about? Getting out there and changing old habits. Old habits are what got me here in the first place.
Today, for me, really was all about internal battles. I had some serious cravings this evening for pizza. Football was on, it was cold out, I was feeling lazy and just didn't want to cook - even though I'd put chicken in the fridge to thaw. I did some digging around in the cupboard and told myself I can do better then take-out and the calories I would have to deal with from it. I rubbed the chicken in a spicy chipolte mix, grilled it on my foreman (I'm 100 times better at chicken then salmon!!!), put rice on the stove, threw veggies (peppers, onions, mushrooms) into a skillet with some olive oil, then piled it all into a low fat, low carb tortilla. It was so yummy I wanted 2 (but only ate 1). Of course as I was eating it I thought it would've been better if I'd grilled the tortilla too - now that I'm not so good at, my hubby is a pro at it though, but he's not here right now.
Tomorrow is shoulders and arms and it should be interesting...my back is a little tight from yesterday still. Hopefully by tomorrow night I'll be feeling better. I went ahead and ordered the recovery drink mix today. It should be here by week 3. They offer a 30 day money back guarantee, so why not.
Tomorrow I'm going to focus on getting my head straight and "bringing it!"
Today, for me, really was all about internal battles. I had some serious cravings this evening for pizza. Football was on, it was cold out, I was feeling lazy and just didn't want to cook - even though I'd put chicken in the fridge to thaw. I did some digging around in the cupboard and told myself I can do better then take-out and the calories I would have to deal with from it. I rubbed the chicken in a spicy chipolte mix, grilled it on my foreman (I'm 100 times better at chicken then salmon!!!), put rice on the stove, threw veggies (peppers, onions, mushrooms) into a skillet with some olive oil, then piled it all into a low fat, low carb tortilla. It was so yummy I wanted 2 (but only ate 1). Of course as I was eating it I thought it would've been better if I'd grilled the tortilla too - now that I'm not so good at, my hubby is a pro at it though, but he's not here right now.
Tomorrow is shoulders and arms and it should be interesting...my back is a little tight from yesterday still. Hopefully by tomorrow night I'll be feeling better. I went ahead and ordered the recovery drink mix today. It should be here by week 3. They offer a 30 day money back guarantee, so why not.
Tomorrow I'm going to focus on getting my head straight and "bringing it!"
Saturday, October 1, 2011
P90X, Week 2, day 1
Woo-hoo!!! I'm still doing P90X and still just as motivated as day1 - sort of. I tried to talk myself out of it tonight. I kept saying, "I'm tired, I just don't think I can do it tonight." But you know what? I did!! I put the DVD in and pushed play, and the rest is history. I have to say that I feel 100 times better for doing it too. I'm so proud of me right now.
I implemented some changes today. First, I did pull-ups using the bar with a chair. Man, oh man, were they tough! My average was about 8. I did the best on the reverse grip ones. I thought it was funny because I finally found a spot to put my husband's pull-up bar - in the closet doorway...I kept getting my hair caught on the clothes rack. LOL.
My neck is feeling a little sore though so I must've been straining a little too much to pull-up. I should probably try and use my foot a little more to prevent that, or it could be from my push-ups. I might not be holding my neck right. I don't know.
My second change, I did push-ups off my knees (not all of them, but a good many of them). I didn't make that a goal for this week, but figured I'd give it a try. I did as many as I could and then I switched to knees. I felt the diamond push-ups a lot more on my knees since I was able to get further down. My WORST push-ups by far are the decline. I can barely do 3 of them. UGH! I used to do them on a stability ball, boy have I come a long way (in the opposite direction).
I was told that the Ab Ripper X is at the end of the video, and, yep, it was! I had turned it off too soon last week. The ab routine was tough tonight! After sucking your gut in for all those push-ups, then trying to do some of those moves, I actually did a little worse on some of them then last week.
I do know that I'll be sore tomorrow. My neck is sore and even my forearms are feeling a bit stiff, so I just know I'll wake up sore tomorrow. What a great workout!!
I don't even want to go into my eating today. It's my birthday!! No, I didn't have any cake. I didn't eat anything terrible either, it's just what I had was terrible. I decided to do salmon for dinner, so I put it in the fridge to thaw earlier today. Well it was still frozen, so I put it on quick defrost in the microwave and it practically cooked it. Now, I never make fish. I usually have it when my sister comes over or when my husband is home because they make it. So, needless to say, putting it on the Foreman grill after defrosting was a bad idea. It tasted like rubber. Dogs liked it though.
Looking forward to Week 2, day 2 tomorrow! Bring it!!
I implemented some changes today. First, I did pull-ups using the bar with a chair. Man, oh man, were they tough! My average was about 8. I did the best on the reverse grip ones. I thought it was funny because I finally found a spot to put my husband's pull-up bar - in the closet doorway...I kept getting my hair caught on the clothes rack. LOL.
My neck is feeling a little sore though so I must've been straining a little too much to pull-up. I should probably try and use my foot a little more to prevent that, or it could be from my push-ups. I might not be holding my neck right. I don't know.
My second change, I did push-ups off my knees (not all of them, but a good many of them). I didn't make that a goal for this week, but figured I'd give it a try. I did as many as I could and then I switched to knees. I felt the diamond push-ups a lot more on my knees since I was able to get further down. My WORST push-ups by far are the decline. I can barely do 3 of them. UGH! I used to do them on a stability ball, boy have I come a long way (in the opposite direction).
I was told that the Ab Ripper X is at the end of the video, and, yep, it was! I had turned it off too soon last week. The ab routine was tough tonight! After sucking your gut in for all those push-ups, then trying to do some of those moves, I actually did a little worse on some of them then last week.
I do know that I'll be sore tomorrow. My neck is sore and even my forearms are feeling a bit stiff, so I just know I'll wake up sore tomorrow. What a great workout!!
I don't even want to go into my eating today. It's my birthday!! No, I didn't have any cake. I didn't eat anything terrible either, it's just what I had was terrible. I decided to do salmon for dinner, so I put it in the fridge to thaw earlier today. Well it was still frozen, so I put it on quick defrost in the microwave and it practically cooked it. Now, I never make fish. I usually have it when my sister comes over or when my husband is home because they make it. So, needless to say, putting it on the Foreman grill after defrosting was a bad idea. It tasted like rubber. Dogs liked it though.
Looking forward to Week 2, day 2 tomorrow! Bring it!!
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