I decided to do the Insanity challenge and I just got done my 4th day. I did pretty good on my first fit test.
day 2: was the plyometric cardio circuit.
day 3: Cardio Power Cardio & Resistance. I also did a 15 min cardio session on the treadmill. I warmed up 3 min jog + 3 - 2 min intervals of 10/20 rest/sprint with a 2 min walk (on incline) inbetween.
Day 4: Cardio Recovery. It was an alright video, some strength type moves and then stretching. I also added in some upper body strength training and 2 rounds of the following bodyrock:
I got my sweat on today! I did my 30 min run. I wasn't sure if I would make it that long because I had a side cramp almost the whole time but I did it. Next, I did 2 rounds of:
I felt really good after my workout today, now if only my body showed more results and lose that fat already, it would keep this momentum going.....and if it would stop craving sweets too, that would probably help :-)
Today I didn't have much energy for a workout. It's not like I didn't want to, my body just felt tired BUT I managed to do a little bit. I did 1 round of:
I followed it up by doing a little chest and tri weighted workout. Tomorrow run for sure!
Today I started with a 30 min run. I plugged in my headphones to my phone to watch some Office bloopers which made my run go by faster instead of staring at the wall!!! I felt I could have even ran longer....or I could have pushed it more and ran faster or intervals. After my run, I completed 2 rounds of:
I realize my posts are boring or same old, same old so I may try and add a little more like recipes or pics of my food for the day to help me see what I am eating and why I can't lose those stubborn lbs faster!!!
I felt pretty good about my workout today! I started off with running 30 min! YAY. I probably could have ran longer but, well, I didn't. I then did the following Melissa Bender workout:
Mele and I did one round with advanced reps. I started off doing some shoulder lifting after but Kaufusi woke up and kept crying and wouldn't let me finish which is ok. I'll try again next week.
Btw, later last night I hadn't had dinner and was starting to feel hungry. I have a problem where I am too lazy or unexcited about cooking at home and I sort of felt like a Burger King chocolate shake. I got the fries and chicken fingers and afterward just felt so unsatisfied and have been realizing sometimes I just eat that crap for no reason but to eat. I would rather of really had something more healthier and refreshing. I'm going to try and keep that in mind this coming up week.
Another great workout today. I started off with a 25 min run + 3 min incline walk and 2 min cool down, since I just wanted to make sure I got my run in. I followed it by 1 round with advanced reps of:
Still enjoying her workouts, still having pain in my feet!!!!
So a friend wanted to try Insanity because she was curious so I said I would do the fit test with her. Ya, still hard like I remember but do-able. Next I did the following 2 rounds of:
Hello, another workout post today. I did another Bender workout which was:
1st round - 20 reps
2nd - 15 reps
3rd - 10 reps
I also was able to get a run in for 25 min. Yay for me. Too bad my feet have been acting up (plantar fascitis and outside of foot hurting, so frustrating!!!)
I've gone away with some Bodyrock for a little bit, it has been seeming a little repetative lately so I've been doing Melissa Bender (benderfitness.com) and I am REALLY REALLY enjoying her workouts.
Today I did the following:
(just 1 round) followed by a little chest workout - mainly push ups, bench press and a few chest flyes.
I wanted to run but did not have anyone to watch Kaufusi.
Diet wise, I did not bad today. I have made it a goal to cut down on sweets and I went today without having anything. Definetly still have room for improvement, need to start downing water and I always forget to bring my water bottle to work. I also want to try eating more raw foods, especially fruits and veggies.
Feels like I haven't done a ZWOW in awhile and I enjoy the rep and/or time challenges. I complete the following:
Zuzana's time was 28 min and I managed to get it done in 30:03. I did have to knee girly push ups the last two rounds (I broke it up with 6 x 10) of the breakdance push up. Some people's time's were like 24 min??? They must be in good shape I guess.
I have totally been slacking on recording my workouts. Yes, I have still been doing some workouts, not as much as I'd like of course. Our workout room is occupied right now so space (and privacy) is limited right now. I haven't even gotten a good chance to go the gym either. I went once and it wasn't very good because I don't go often enough to make much gain. Anyway, I'm going to try and keep up with them now, since it's May and I have 2 months till our family reunion and I want to try and lose a little, PRAYING that I lose something??!!!
Ran 20 min + 5 min incline walk
I was only able to do 2 rounds. I felt some light headedness (is that a word?) and my heart was like pounding for some reason. Atleast I got my run in.
I've still been trying to keep up with the Insanity schedule. I missed the cardio recovery but resumed the next day.
Friday, March 15th: Pure cardio + cardio abs (INSANITY)
Saturday, March 16th: Plyometric cardio circuit (INSANITY)
Sunday: rest
Monday, March 18th: Cardio power and resistance (INSANITY) + 3.55 mile run!!!! (walked about .20 mile - was so suprised I ran that far)
Tuesday, March 19th: Pure Cardio (INSANITY) + Boy, Oh Boy HiitBody #11
Wednesday, March 20th: *got the days mixed up - did cardio recovery + That S-Hiit Crazy HiitReps #12
Thursday, March 21st : ended up being a rest day
Friday, March 22nd: ran 15 min + 3 rounds of Better Sex Workout - Hiitbody #12
+ 5 more min running + Fight Fat - TheHiit #1
*don't know why some didn't show up in the YouTube videos but o well
So, I feel like I have been doing better with my workouts and have been consistant and even running more and nothing has budged on the scale. I actually still weigh more than I did like over a month ago. My eating isn't horrible, it can always be better of course. In face, sometimes I don't even feel like eating or don't know what I feel like eating. I have all the intentions of buying and eating healthy food, but then it goes to waste because I just don't have an appetite for food sometimes. That is also when I sometimes just grab whatever I can to eat since I haven't ate for hours. My goal the next couple weeks is to not worry about the scale but just focus on keeping up with the workouts and focus on food strategy to make it better.
Sweated it out again and I followed it by a 1 mile run on the treadmill. I convinced myself because I knew I could complete a mile. I could do it in 11:21. Ya, not real fast but I don't care about time right now, just making sure I run!!
Definetly more intense and I was sweating like crazy!! I didn't do any additional workout, my legs are feeling a bit tired today since I worked out now 5 days straight.
* I had to stop after every round - wanted to check on Sione's aunt.
1st - 5:15
2nd - 10.18
3rd - 15:45
Zuzana's time - 17:40
I had about 2 min to still beat her if I didn't take those rests. I think I could have done it. Lesson - workout was pretty good and is ALWAYS harder than you think.
