Yooooooga...
Something must be going on... I almost slept in again! It's not good. But, I did get out of bed, and I could have finished all of YogaX before I had to shower - although it would have been VERY tight. Ten minutes in... I was feeling like I wouldn't make it. So, I did the smart thing. I took the DVD out and I put Fountain of Youth in instead. I skipped the 90 minute workout and went for the more condensed and more challenging 48 minute workout.
Don't worry, I brought this up with my homeopath today and we're working on balancing my energy level. Phew!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
DAY SIXTY SIX
Doing the impossible...
Ok... that's probably going a bit far. But, I did accomplish something that seemed impossible today. Here's the lead up:
I turned my alarm off and fell back asleep this morning (for those keeping track, that's the second time it's happened this week!). And then after an exhausting day at work, I came home with a headache. All I wanted to do was nap in the sunny backyard, and maybe read a bit of my book... And, I did lay down for a bit... 20 minutes or so. And then, suddenly, I realized, I *could* do it! I could still squeeze in my workout before dinner. I didn't have to let my headache drag me down... So, I got changed and went and did my video.
I spent all my willpower in one shot. But, I'm proud of myself for getting up and getting moving.
Since my willpower was shot, I gave in and had a Rolo ice cream cone after dinner. Definitely doesn't happen when I have an ounce of willpower left - so you know now how much I spent on starting my workout. My whole allowance.
But, back and biceps and ab ripper x are done for today! AND!! I only have ONE week left to track of back and biceps and then I'll have a full worksheet!! Wahoo!
Ok... that's probably going a bit far. But, I did accomplish something that seemed impossible today. Here's the lead up:
I turned my alarm off and fell back asleep this morning (for those keeping track, that's the second time it's happened this week!). And then after an exhausting day at work, I came home with a headache. All I wanted to do was nap in the sunny backyard, and maybe read a bit of my book... And, I did lay down for a bit... 20 minutes or so. And then, suddenly, I realized, I *could* do it! I could still squeeze in my workout before dinner. I didn't have to let my headache drag me down... So, I got changed and went and did my video.
I spent all my willpower in one shot. But, I'm proud of myself for getting up and getting moving.
Since my willpower was shot, I gave in and had a Rolo ice cream cone after dinner. Definitely doesn't happen when I have an ounce of willpower left - so you know now how much I spent on starting my workout. My whole allowance.
But, back and biceps and ab ripper x are done for today! AND!! I only have ONE week left to track of back and biceps and then I'll have a full worksheet!! Wahoo!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
DAY SIXTY FIVE
Oh my goodness! What a big day! I got up, did plyo - I sweated A LOT. I know, you wanted to know that. And then I had a very busy day at work. And then...I did Body Flow with most of my Fitness Challenge team. And then... I walked to J'bella's house. (30 minutes). Needless to say... I was EXHAUSTED when I finally got home - 10:30pm.
But - I'm glad I completed each of those activities. When I was in the Body Flow class, I really enjoyed the stretch... I just hope that being SO tired doesn't negatively impact my progress tomorrow...
But - I'm glad I completed each of those activities. When I was in the Body Flow class, I really enjoyed the stretch... I just hope that being SO tired doesn't negatively impact my progress tomorrow...
Monday, April 27, 2009
DAY SIXTY FOUR
Oh. My. Goodness.
I was so tired this morning - my alarm went off, I turned it off and went back to sleep. The next thing I knew, it was after 6. So, I reset my alarm, slept for another 40 minutes and then got ready for work. It was a hard day. I was groggy all day. All of my blood vessels are usually all pumping and moving... they didn't know what was happening today... Poor body.
And then, I got home and had to get down to biz-wich. It was a SUPER DUPER hard workout today. I couldn't believe how hard it was! I think working out in the morning really reduces the mind play... I don't even think in the morning... I just do... But there were times this afternoon that I had to force myself to do... My arms are very sore right now. Chest, shoulders and triceps...all...sore...
I did ab ripper X. I still can't get through all 25 reps of all the exercises, but I'm much better than I was at the start. So, for that, I'm grateful!
I'm down another pound. So, only 5 to go! Yippee!
I was so tired this morning - my alarm went off, I turned it off and went back to sleep. The next thing I knew, it was after 6. So, I reset my alarm, slept for another 40 minutes and then got ready for work. It was a hard day. I was groggy all day. All of my blood vessels are usually all pumping and moving... they didn't know what was happening today... Poor body.
And then, I got home and had to get down to biz-wich. It was a SUPER DUPER hard workout today. I couldn't believe how hard it was! I think working out in the morning really reduces the mind play... I don't even think in the morning... I just do... But there were times this afternoon that I had to force myself to do... My arms are very sore right now. Chest, shoulders and triceps...all...sore...
I did ab ripper X. I still can't get through all 25 reps of all the exercises, but I'm much better than I was at the start. So, for that, I'm grateful!
I'm down another pound. So, only 5 to go! Yippee!
DAY SIXTY THREE
Oh day of rest how I love you...
I wasn't going to have a day of rest. B2X and I were going to do Fountain of Youth. But I was SUPER lazy and tired. Sleeping on a futon mattress in the middle of the living room sometimes doesn't make for the best sleep... So, we ended up going for a rest day instead. I like having the option. Choose my own destiny. For at least one day of the week.
I wasn't going to have a day of rest. B2X and I were going to do Fountain of Youth. But I was SUPER lazy and tired. Sleeping on a futon mattress in the middle of the living room sometimes doesn't make for the best sleep... So, we ended up going for a rest day instead. I like having the option. Choose my own destiny. For at least one day of the week.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
DAY SIXTY TWO
KenPOW!
I did Kenpo with B2X this morning! What a treat. It's so fun having someone else to workout with - especially Kenpo - where there's a lot of energy that you need to bring to the workout.
We got to do a lot of kicking and punching and blocking... good times!
I did Kenpo with B2X this morning! What a treat. It's so fun having someone else to workout with - especially Kenpo - where there's a lot of energy that you need to bring to the workout.
We got to do a lot of kicking and punching and blocking... good times!
Friday, April 24, 2009
DAY SIXTY ONE
Legs, legs and more legs...
The Leg and Back workout is almost all personal resistance... and every week it gets harder and harder! This time however, I added the pull-up bar that B1X bought from the circus store (see previous entries). And it was TOUGH!!! I will be SOOO impressed with myself if I'm one day able to do even 2 pull-ups on my own...
Now, since we're being honest with eachother, I am willing to admit that I turned off Ab Ripper X before the last two exercises... I was done. I couldn't do any more - nor did I have the time.
But, it was a great work out and I'm proud of myself for attempting to do the pull-ups!
The Leg and Back workout is almost all personal resistance... and every week it gets harder and harder! This time however, I added the pull-up bar that B1X bought from the circus store (see previous entries). And it was TOUGH!!! I will be SOOO impressed with myself if I'm one day able to do even 2 pull-ups on my own...
Now, since we're being honest with eachother, I am willing to admit that I turned off Ab Ripper X before the last two exercises... I was done. I couldn't do any more - nor did I have the time.
But, it was a great work out and I'm proud of myself for attempting to do the pull-ups!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
DAY SIXTY
Ta da!!! Day 60!
Only 30 beautiful days to go! How exciting!
This morning was YogaX. And I am impressed at the millimeters of extra distance I'm gaining... Slowly but surely I'll be able to put my hand flat on the floor for all the moves... I still fast forward through plow after I give a couple of attempts at the start. Maybe this weekend when I'm done KenpoX with B2X I'll see if he can help me in position... It eludes me...
I really enjoyed the workout this morning. It was very zen for me.
I did have some slight discomfort in my lower back for a few minutes after, but it went away... or maybe the rush to get ready helped the pain go away since I didn't have time to think of anything except DON'T MISS THE BUS! And in my regular fashion, ended up waiting about 5 minutes at the bus stop. So, it wasn't a rush in the end at all... Oh, and I finally brought my umbrella to work today so it was gorgeous and sunny! I should have been bringing it with me since Monday... Sorry everyone.
Only 30 beautiful days to go! How exciting!
This morning was YogaX. And I am impressed at the millimeters of extra distance I'm gaining... Slowly but surely I'll be able to put my hand flat on the floor for all the moves... I still fast forward through plow after I give a couple of attempts at the start. Maybe this weekend when I'm done KenpoX with B2X I'll see if he can help me in position... It eludes me...
I really enjoyed the workout this morning. It was very zen for me.
I did have some slight discomfort in my lower back for a few minutes after, but it went away... or maybe the rush to get ready helped the pain go away since I didn't have time to think of anything except DON'T MISS THE BUS! And in my regular fashion, ended up waiting about 5 minutes at the bus stop. So, it wasn't a rush in the end at all... Oh, and I finally brought my umbrella to work today so it was gorgeous and sunny! I should have been bringing it with me since Monday... Sorry everyone.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
DAY FIFTY NINE
No fears!
I'm no longer dizzy. I am back to being strong, agile, and fantastic.
I didn't get a chance to do Plyo at the end of the day, so I made sure I was extra active in my volleyball game - the last of the season! It was actually a great game - sometimes we don't play that hot - we're in a recreation league, it's just supposed to be fun. We won all three games and I had to stop serving twice because I'd reached the max 5 points in a row... Yep, I'm awesome. ;)
This morning I did Shoulders and arms and kids - I BROUGHT IT! Holy goodness! It was pretty awesome. All of the exercises I did completely and really pushed it.
However, I was running out of time and steam (ok, I might be fantastic, but I am also dealing with cramps...) so, I skipped ab ripper. After work, I did "The Firm" workout with my sister instead. It was 6 VERY intense minutes. At first I was making fun of her for being scared of 6 minutes of working out...and then I experienced it... At the third minute, I was ready to call it quits! Although, I believe a can get a better workout over a longer period with breaks between each move... Regardless, I got my ab work out in - and somewhere between Fountain of Youth on Sunday or Ab Ripper on Monday - I have some VERY sore lower ab muscles!! Oh my goodness! It was SO painful to do that video with these muscles crying in pain... So crazy. I think this is the first time my lower abs have been sore through this whole program.
I'm no longer dizzy. I am back to being strong, agile, and fantastic.
I didn't get a chance to do Plyo at the end of the day, so I made sure I was extra active in my volleyball game - the last of the season! It was actually a great game - sometimes we don't play that hot - we're in a recreation league, it's just supposed to be fun. We won all three games and I had to stop serving twice because I'd reached the max 5 points in a row... Yep, I'm awesome. ;)
This morning I did Shoulders and arms and kids - I BROUGHT IT! Holy goodness! It was pretty awesome. All of the exercises I did completely and really pushed it.
However, I was running out of time and steam (ok, I might be fantastic, but I am also dealing with cramps...) so, I skipped ab ripper. After work, I did "The Firm" workout with my sister instead. It was 6 VERY intense minutes. At first I was making fun of her for being scared of 6 minutes of working out...and then I experienced it... At the third minute, I was ready to call it quits! Although, I believe a can get a better workout over a longer period with breaks between each move... Regardless, I got my ab work out in - and somewhere between Fountain of Youth on Sunday or Ab Ripper on Monday - I have some VERY sore lower ab muscles!! Oh my goodness! It was SO painful to do that video with these muscles crying in pain... So crazy. I think this is the first time my lower abs have been sore through this whole program.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
DAY FIFTY EIGHT
Hopefully there will be a part 2 to this entry...
I had to stop Plyo this morning only like 20 minutes into the video. I was VERY lightheaded! I had NO idea that donating blood yesterday afternoon would effect my game so much this morning. (Yes, I just called it "my game")
Ten minutes I sat in a chair with my head between my knees waiting for everything to calm down - this is after I clung to the edge of the counter, waiting for the ground to stop moving... I figured that standing with my eyes closed, feeling like I could puke, and being all dizzy was not a smart idea and then moved to the chair. All I could see was my sister coming downstairs in another 90 minutes and finding me passed out on the floor (ok, in my imagination, I also got a gash to the head so there was blood there too... )
Hopefully tonight I'll be able to squeeze a workout in around my plans.
I still encourage everyone to donate blood - just don't try to do plyo the next morning...
I had to stop Plyo this morning only like 20 minutes into the video. I was VERY lightheaded! I had NO idea that donating blood yesterday afternoon would effect my game so much this morning. (Yes, I just called it "my game")
Ten minutes I sat in a chair with my head between my knees waiting for everything to calm down - this is after I clung to the edge of the counter, waiting for the ground to stop moving... I figured that standing with my eyes closed, feeling like I could puke, and being all dizzy was not a smart idea and then moved to the chair. All I could see was my sister coming downstairs in another 90 minutes and finding me passed out on the floor (ok, in my imagination, I also got a gash to the head so there was blood there too... )
Hopefully tonight I'll be able to squeeze a workout in around my plans.
I still encourage everyone to donate blood - just don't try to do plyo the next morning...
Monday, April 20, 2009
DAY FIFTY SEVEN
And welcome back to our regularly scheduled program...
Chest and back this morning - just like Day 1... But oh, how improved thou art! I did all of my push-ups from my toes, thank you very much! And - for my standard push-ups (2 rounds) I did 20! From my toes. I was proud of myself. I challenge you to find someone else on my block at 5:30 this morning who was as proud of themselves as I... When I got to some of the other types of push-ups, not such a hero, but - the tip of the day was - do your best and forget the rest. And that's what I did. Thanks Tony. (Good ol Tony!)
I have also decided that next Monday, when I have to do Chest & back again, I'm going to use the pull up bar that I have put up in the living room for that purpose. (Not as a clothes rack like my sister and brother-in-law believe it's there for...)
At lunch today, I went to see my former trainer, T. She has a co-op student working with her right now, so, they both interviewed me to find out all about P90X. It was interesting to recap my experience and to answer various questions about the program. I felt like I passed the test... not like there really was one... but I think I left them curious to learn more for themselves. T also liked my long-range plan, so I'm glad she's onside too. And she's also impressed that I'm down 13 lbs! She and I have struggled before to get me to lose this much, so she knows how great this is. Good times.
So, only 7lbs to go until Goal #1. And only 33 days left of program #1.
Chest and back this morning - just like Day 1... But oh, how improved thou art! I did all of my push-ups from my toes, thank you very much! And - for my standard push-ups (2 rounds) I did 20! From my toes. I was proud of myself. I challenge you to find someone else on my block at 5:30 this morning who was as proud of themselves as I... When I got to some of the other types of push-ups, not such a hero, but - the tip of the day was - do your best and forget the rest. And that's what I did. Thanks Tony. (Good ol Tony!)
I have also decided that next Monday, when I have to do Chest & back again, I'm going to use the pull up bar that I have put up in the living room for that purpose. (Not as a clothes rack like my sister and brother-in-law believe it's there for...)
At lunch today, I went to see my former trainer, T. She has a co-op student working with her right now, so, they both interviewed me to find out all about P90X. It was interesting to recap my experience and to answer various questions about the program. I felt like I passed the test... not like there really was one... but I think I left them curious to learn more for themselves. T also liked my long-range plan, so I'm glad she's onside too. And she's also impressed that I'm down 13 lbs! She and I have struggled before to get me to lose this much, so she knows how great this is. Good times.
So, only 7lbs to go until Goal #1. And only 33 days left of program #1.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
DAY FIFTY SIX
Ah...to sip from the Fountain of Youth...
Tony (good ol Tony) has these one-on-one videos you can order. It's basically just Tony and a camera guy filming a workout in a private gym overlooking the Hollywood sign. B1X has ordered a couple of these videos and speaks about the Fountain of Youth (FOY) video quite often. So, today, when I was feeling a little rebellious, I decided to break from program and instead of doing 90 minutes of yoga - I did 48 mins of yoga with Tony (good ol Tony).
And...
I loved it. It was a good, compact, challenging and satisfying workout. I was sweating! So, don't think that just because it was only 48 minutes that it was all play... There were some serious stretches going on! Hello!
Note: now when I yell out "Hello!", I hear it in Tony's voice in my head. Thanks goes out to good ol Tony.
Have I mentioned yet how much I enjoy recovery week??
Tony (good ol Tony) has these one-on-one videos you can order. It's basically just Tony and a camera guy filming a workout in a private gym overlooking the Hollywood sign. B1X has ordered a couple of these videos and speaks about the Fountain of Youth (FOY) video quite often. So, today, when I was feeling a little rebellious, I decided to break from program and instead of doing 90 minutes of yoga - I did 48 mins of yoga with Tony (good ol Tony).
And...
I loved it. It was a good, compact, challenging and satisfying workout. I was sweating! So, don't think that just because it was only 48 minutes that it was all play... There were some serious stretches going on! Hello!
Note: now when I yell out "Hello!", I hear it in Tony's voice in my head. Thanks goes out to good ol Tony.
Have I mentioned yet how much I enjoy recovery week??
Saturday, April 18, 2009
DAY FIFTY FIVE
Ah...Freedom 55...
I have decided to switch my workout days this weekend. I'm treating today as my rest day, and tomorrow as my workout day. The weather has been GORGEOUS today - and I was still tired when I got up this morning, so I decided to just "chill". It's been a great rest day.
Tomorrow will be YogaX before moving back into the "serious" videos on Monday.
Hope everyone's enjoying the sunshine!
I have decided to switch my workout days this weekend. I'm treating today as my rest day, and tomorrow as my workout day. The weather has been GORGEOUS today - and I was still tired when I got up this morning, so I decided to just "chill". It's been a great rest day.
Tomorrow will be YogaX before moving back into the "serious" videos on Monday.
Hope everyone's enjoying the sunshine!
Friday, April 17, 2009
DAY FIFTY FOUR
Superman! Banana! Superman! Banana! Super..Banan...Sup...
Ok, in this Core workout, that I did this morning - Tony (good ol' Tony) starts speeding up between you doing "superman" (on your stomach - arms and legs extended and raised off the ground) and "banana" (on your back - arms and legs extended and raised off the ground) keeps getting faster - until you barely have time to be in one position before moving to the opposite... It's a challenge. I was speaking to B2X earlier, and he commented on it too.
Regardless of all that - it's still a good time. I skip the Dreya rolls because I can't boost back up on to my feet from lying down on my back...no matter how much momentum I have...
Maybe one day...
Ok, in this Core workout, that I did this morning - Tony (good ol' Tony) starts speeding up between you doing "superman" (on your stomach - arms and legs extended and raised off the ground) and "banana" (on your back - arms and legs extended and raised off the ground) keeps getting faster - until you barely have time to be in one position before moving to the opposite... It's a challenge. I was speaking to B2X earlier, and he commented on it too.
Regardless of all that - it's still a good time. I skip the Dreya rolls because I can't boost back up on to my feet from lying down on my back...no matter how much momentum I have...
Maybe one day...
Thursday, April 16, 2009
DAY FIFTY THREE
Gumby...I'm THAT stretchy!
Ok, not really. But, I did enjoy my stretch time this morning!
Saw my homeopath today - things are going well - my pancreas and gall bladder are much happier. Now we're going to focus on my liver. Good times.
So, all is well at Day fifty three!
Ok, not really. But, I did enjoy my stretch time this morning!
Saw my homeopath today - things are going well - my pancreas and gall bladder are much happier. Now we're going to focus on my liver. Good times.
So, all is well at Day fifty three!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
DAY FIFTY TWO
i LOVE recovery week!!
The workouts are all a bit shorter and a little bit easier... I am really enjoying this mini break.
Today was KenpoX day. I was really bringing it. I still get all disoriented in one of the last exercises - you have to extend a fist to the front and back at the same time and look to the back (it's called "back knuckles") and then we kick forward, facing forward, and then a mule kick to the back, looking back. The face back, front, back thing tends to get a little confusing like 5x in... But, I'm getting better. B2X can attest to how poorly I was the first time around...
Good times. Tomorrow is StretchyX. I haven't done it since Week 1. I'm looking forward to it!
The workouts are all a bit shorter and a little bit easier... I am really enjoying this mini break.
Today was KenpoX day. I was really bringing it. I still get all disoriented in one of the last exercises - you have to extend a fist to the front and back at the same time and look to the back (it's called "back knuckles") and then we kick forward, facing forward, and then a mule kick to the back, looking back. The face back, front, back thing tends to get a little confusing like 5x in... But, I'm getting better. B2X can attest to how poorly I was the first time around...
Good times. Tomorrow is StretchyX. I haven't done it since Week 1. I'm looking forward to it!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
DAY FIFTY ONE
Time travel...
I just got a note from B1X all about Day 52...and so it threw me off when I logged on here and found I was at Day 51... Oh the good ol international date line... B1X also informed me that the pull-up stand he got - he ordered it from a company that makes circus supplies...
Awesome. Oh - and he gave me some tips on starting to use the pull-up bar. I'm going to put a chair under it and do my pull-ups using one foot on the chair for support. I'll give it a whirl and let you know how I fair.
Today was Core syntergistix (not the way Beachbody spells it, but I think it's cool with an X). I did pretty well... It's a nice change from the other videos.
Oh, and by the way... I'm down 11 lbs. Only 9 more to go until I reach goal one! Ta da!
I just got a note from B1X all about Day 52...and so it threw me off when I logged on here and found I was at Day 51... Oh the good ol international date line... B1X also informed me that the pull-up stand he got - he ordered it from a company that makes circus supplies...
"TrapezeRigging.com makes the finest circus equipment in the world, from hula-hoops to full-size riggings. We design & manufacture our products, and sell them directly to amateurs, professionals, and large organizations around the world."
Awesome. Oh - and he gave me some tips on starting to use the pull-up bar. I'm going to put a chair under it and do my pull-ups using one foot on the chair for support. I'll give it a whirl and let you know how I fair.
Today was Core syntergistix (not the way Beachbody spells it, but I think it's cool with an X). I did pretty well... It's a nice change from the other videos.
Oh, and by the way... I'm down 11 lbs. Only 9 more to go until I reach goal one! Ta da!
Monday, April 13, 2009
DAY FIFTY
I like the ring to that... Day fifty...
Yay! I'm back to completing YogaX after last week's "nap attack". It was a good session this morning. I have improved some flexibility, but still have some big long-term goals.
I was feeling so rested this morning... and then at about 10:30, I wanted to just curl up and sleep...under my desk. Luckily for my department, I held it together, took some giant swigs of water and got back to work. Something tells me though, I'll be sleeping early tonight...
B1X ordered himself a pull-up bar and it arrived today, in my care until he's here this summer. I put it together (working out the assembly directions on my own, since the ones provided totally left out a piece), and tried a pull-up... Holy moley. I could barely raise myself two inches... I'll keep you updated on my progress - as slow as it may be...
One day I'll be able to touch the floor in all the yoga moves (no blocks for me), I'll be able to do shoulder stands/plough AND I'll be able to do six pull-ups... One day...
Yay! I'm back to completing YogaX after last week's "nap attack". It was a good session this morning. I have improved some flexibility, but still have some big long-term goals.
I was feeling so rested this morning... and then at about 10:30, I wanted to just curl up and sleep...under my desk. Luckily for my department, I held it together, took some giant swigs of water and got back to work. Something tells me though, I'll be sleeping early tonight...
B1X ordered himself a pull-up bar and it arrived today, in my care until he's here this summer. I put it together (working out the assembly directions on my own, since the ones provided totally left out a piece), and tried a pull-up... Holy moley. I could barely raise myself two inches... I'll keep you updated on my progress - as slow as it may be...
One day I'll be able to touch the floor in all the yoga moves (no blocks for me), I'll be able to do shoulder stands/plough AND I'll be able to do six pull-ups... One day...
Sunday, April 12, 2009
DAY FORTY NINE
Happy Easter everyone!
Today was a VERY relaxing day. Probably a little too relaxing, but it was great to just chill with the fam. I did have some treats, but I also had some good things - protein shake this morning with B2X, an appropriate afternoon snack - a carrot - and some healthy dishes with dinner. I just didn't get much exercise... But, that's what tomorrow's for! ;)
Tomorrow begins my second recovery week in the program. The first recovery week was when I was battling a cold - so I didn't do many of the workouts that week. So, this week is going to feel brand new!
Hopefully tomorrow's yoga session is absolutely delightful...and I don't fall asleep again... Ha!
Today was a VERY relaxing day. Probably a little too relaxing, but it was great to just chill with the fam. I did have some treats, but I also had some good things - protein shake this morning with B2X, an appropriate afternoon snack - a carrot - and some healthy dishes with dinner. I just didn't get much exercise... But, that's what tomorrow's for! ;)
Tomorrow begins my second recovery week in the program. The first recovery week was when I was battling a cold - so I didn't do many of the workouts that week. So, this week is going to feel brand new!
Hopefully tomorrow's yoga session is absolutely delightful...and I don't fall asleep again... Ha!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
DAY FORTY EIGHT
Back knuckles, front kick, back kick...
I am getting pretty good at kicks and punches... best to be warned of these kinds of mad skillz...
With my stiff legs, I did Kenpo today - expecting they'd loosen up... Barely. Maybe I'll do Stretchy X tomorrow. It's been a long time since I've done it, since I had my second "gall bladder attack"... Maybe I'm avoiding it in case it's connected to how I felt then... Silly rabbit... Tomorrow's activities will all be about timing and coordination. I have A LOT of family members here right now for Easter, so I think it's safer to just aim for something we can all do together - like a walk through the park... but B2X did just arrive tonight, so maybe he'd be into some StretchyX...
I am getting pretty good at kicks and punches... best to be warned of these kinds of mad skillz...
With my stiff legs, I did Kenpo today - expecting they'd loosen up... Barely. Maybe I'll do Stretchy X tomorrow. It's been a long time since I've done it, since I had my second "gall bladder attack"... Maybe I'm avoiding it in case it's connected to how I felt then... Silly rabbit... Tomorrow's activities will all be about timing and coordination. I have A LOT of family members here right now for Easter, so I think it's safer to just aim for something we can all do together - like a walk through the park... but B2X did just arrive tonight, so maybe he'd be into some StretchyX...
Friday, April 10, 2009
DAY FORTY SEVEN
I don't look like this because I do pull ups...but because I do legs and back together...
I can't wait to give this answer to someone one day when they ask me about my cut physique... ;)
The legs workout ALWAYS gets me. It is HARD. Oh those sneaky lunges! They sneak up on you alright!
The worst part about legs and back is always the afternoon/evening when you feel the twinges and the soreness...
Thursday, April 9, 2009
DAY FORTY SIX
It's all downhill from here kids...
This morning was ROUGH! I have had a busy week - coming and going - and not being in a regular routine... I really felt it this morning! I started Yoga X. I did about 20 minutes, and then, when I went to do an upward dog - I just lowered myself to the floor and had a nap. I thought I could test the theory that when you visualize yourself doing the activity - movement by movement - you can fool your body into actually doing it... But I don't know how well I did at that considering the next thing I remember happening is waking up... On my yoga mat in the middle of the living room floor.
Since I was meeting my parents downtown a couple hours after work - I stayed for the Body Flow class and got my yoga in. It was a routine I hadn't done before - and I rocked it. I did all the advanced moves - and was really impressed at how strong I am!
This morning was ROUGH! I have had a busy week - coming and going - and not being in a regular routine... I really felt it this morning! I started Yoga X. I did about 20 minutes, and then, when I went to do an upward dog - I just lowered myself to the floor and had a nap. I thought I could test the theory that when you visualize yourself doing the activity - movement by movement - you can fool your body into actually doing it... But I don't know how well I did at that considering the next thing I remember happening is waking up... On my yoga mat in the middle of the living room floor.
Since I was meeting my parents downtown a couple hours after work - I stayed for the Body Flow class and got my yoga in. It was a routine I hadn't done before - and I rocked it. I did all the advanced moves - and was really impressed at how strong I am!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
DAY FORTY FIVE
HALF WAY!!!!
I know. You were thinking that 90 days was a REALLY long time. And that it would NEVER end... Well, guess what - it's closer than you think! I am already 1/2 way through the program. I say this with a lot of certainty since it's late in the say already. (The brothersX have already clarified that the program is actually 91 days, so I'm glad I'm not proclaiming this first thing this morning...)
I had to change my schedule today. I went to a taping of CityLine at CityTV today. So, I had to leave really early. I worked out as soon as I got back. I didn't want to delay even ten minutes from getting in the door out of fear of me finding an excuse...
Today I wore jeans I haven't worn in months! Ta da! ;) Way to go 1/2 way mark! Oh - and I'm down 9 lbs too! So, only 11 to go until I reach my first goal. Yippee!
I know. You were thinking that 90 days was a REALLY long time. And that it would NEVER end... Well, guess what - it's closer than you think! I am already 1/2 way through the program. I say this with a lot of certainty since it's late in the say already. (The brothersX have already clarified that the program is actually 91 days, so I'm glad I'm not proclaiming this first thing this morning...)
I had to change my schedule today. I went to a taping of CityLine at CityTV today. So, I had to leave really early. I worked out as soon as I got back. I didn't want to delay even ten minutes from getting in the door out of fear of me finding an excuse...
Today I wore jeans I haven't worn in months! Ta da! ;) Way to go 1/2 way mark! Oh - and I'm down 9 lbs too! So, only 11 to go until I reach my first goal. Yippee!
DAY FORTY FOUR
I'm a leap frog!
It was PlyoX day today. Good times. I had fun jumping everywhere as usual...in my new shoes... I finally bought myself new shoes. It has only been like five years since i bought my last pair... I'm willing to say that they've been worn for at least an hour four times a week (on average) since I bought them. Incredible. And, they still look fairly new.
I didn't enjoy the experience getting my new shoes... I bought them from the Sport Chek at the Eaton Centre in the middle of the afternoon... Three people working the shoe walls - no one else trying shoes on - including me apparently... It took FOREVER to get someone's attention - and then the sales guy walked to Kingston and back (where there store room is apparently located) - to only return with ONE of the THREE pairs I requested... Oh. My. Gosh. I had 30 minutes to spend in the store and I got to try on ONE pair of shoes... Good thing they fit.
(Yes, I could have just walked away. And probably should have. However, I don't get many opportunities to visit a sports apparel store, so, I didn't want to miss this chance. They are similar to my "old" shoes, and they're still in great shape, so I was confident in my choice.)
Feel free to test out the staff at Sports Chek in the Eaton Centre, but you may want to bring a book or a coffee... It's a longer wait that at a Doctor's office...
It was PlyoX day today. Good times. I had fun jumping everywhere as usual...in my new shoes... I finally bought myself new shoes. It has only been like five years since i bought my last pair... I'm willing to say that they've been worn for at least an hour four times a week (on average) since I bought them. Incredible. And, they still look fairly new.
I didn't enjoy the experience getting my new shoes... I bought them from the Sport Chek at the Eaton Centre in the middle of the afternoon... Three people working the shoe walls - no one else trying shoes on - including me apparently... It took FOREVER to get someone's attention - and then the sales guy walked to Kingston and back (where there store room is apparently located) - to only return with ONE of the THREE pairs I requested... Oh. My. Gosh. I had 30 minutes to spend in the store and I got to try on ONE pair of shoes... Good thing they fit.
(Yes, I could have just walked away. And probably should have. However, I don't get many opportunities to visit a sports apparel store, so, I didn't want to miss this chance. They are similar to my "old" shoes, and they're still in great shape, so I was confident in my choice.)
Feel free to test out the staff at Sports Chek in the Eaton Centre, but you may want to bring a book or a coffee... It's a longer wait that at a Doctor's office...
Monday, April 6, 2009
DAY FORTY THREE
Oops...
No workout today.
I was still visiting my best friend and her daughter and didn't get back home until 7:30pm. At which point I didn't feel like working out... It's all about the routine...
Tomorrow I'll be back on the rails. It will be a 5 am start - I'm back to taking the bus to work now that my brother-in-law is starting his new job and no longer driving my sister and I to work. Good thing I'm used to getting up at 5:30...what's 30 minutes...?
No workout today.
I was still visiting my best friend and her daughter and didn't get back home until 7:30pm. At which point I didn't feel like working out... It's all about the routine...
Tomorrow I'll be back on the rails. It will be a 5 am start - I'm back to taking the bus to work now that my brother-in-law is starting his new job and no longer driving my sister and I to work. Good thing I'm used to getting up at 5:30...what's 30 minutes...?
DAY FORTY TWO
Ahhh...Rest day...
Do I ever need it!
I did a lot of running around and standing last night and then had to get up early to catch a bus to make it to my goddaughter's birthday party on time! I have never been so grateful for a rest day! Although - I will admit that by the time I got off the bus (three hours later) I was wishing for extra time and a visit by Tony Horton so I could have done my stretches...
The party was a lot of fun - worth the early bus, the long trip and the sacrificed stretches.
Do I ever need it!
I did a lot of running around and standing last night and then had to get up early to catch a bus to make it to my goddaughter's birthday party on time! I have never been so grateful for a rest day! Although - I will admit that by the time I got off the bus (three hours later) I was wishing for extra time and a visit by Tony Horton so I could have done my stretches...
The party was a lot of fun - worth the early bus, the long trip and the sacrificed stretches.
DAY FORTY ONE
Hep!
That's what you yell out as your "spirit cheer" during Kenpo X. Good times. I did Kenpo this morning - with my tired legs. Oddly enough though, I can feel the tiredness in my legs at the start of the work out - but at the end of it - when we have to be in "horse stance" forever - my legs are never burning like I think they should be... Am I not low enough? Wide enough stance? Or am I just that good...? LOL.
I love when I get up early on a Saturday to get my workout in before I start my day. I feel most proud after these workouts... The 5:30am workouts are good - but I have to be up and at 'em anyway. But on a Saturday when I could be sleeping in or reading a book in bed for hours - it's impressive to get up and workout. And I know myself well enough that if I don't do it as soon as I get up - I won't get around to doing it... And it's important to know your weaknesses. HEP!
That's what you yell out as your "spirit cheer" during Kenpo X. Good times. I did Kenpo this morning - with my tired legs. Oddly enough though, I can feel the tiredness in my legs at the start of the work out - but at the end of it - when we have to be in "horse stance" forever - my legs are never burning like I think they should be... Am I not low enough? Wide enough stance? Or am I just that good...? LOL.
I love when I get up early on a Saturday to get my workout in before I start my day. I feel most proud after these workouts... The 5:30am workouts are good - but I have to be up and at 'em anyway. But on a Saturday when I could be sleeping in or reading a book in bed for hours - it's impressive to get up and workout. And I know myself well enough that if I don't do it as soon as I get up - I won't get around to doing it... And it's important to know your weaknesses. HEP!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
DAY FORTY
Legs and back - on spa day - good timing
Ah, this is awesome - legs and back day AND my day at the spa. Good times. I am usually quite tight in the legs by the afternoon - so it was great timing having my massage at about that time. My legs were tired by the time I got home last night, but I was doing a lot of running around for an event I'm helping at, so it was to be expected.
It's crazy to think that I am already at day forty! 51 days to go kids!
Ah, this is awesome - legs and back day AND my day at the spa. Good times. I am usually quite tight in the legs by the afternoon - so it was great timing having my massage at about that time. My legs were tired by the time I got home last night, but I was doing a lot of running around for an event I'm helping at, so it was to be expected.
It's crazy to think that I am already at day forty! 51 days to go kids!
Friday, April 3, 2009
DAY THIRTY NINE
Yoga belly X
I am not going to lie to you - it was very hard to do yoga this morning. I was not motivated at all. I wanted to skip it. I didn't necessarily want to go back to bed - I just didn't want to do yoga. But I did it anyway. After about the first 10 minutes I gave up my mental struggles and just did it. See, I'm all zen and shit.
I still can't get back into shoulder stands... I think I need someone to just boost my legs up. Like when we were kids and learning how to do hand stands.
One day...
I am not going to lie to you - it was very hard to do yoga this morning. I was not motivated at all. I wanted to skip it. I didn't necessarily want to go back to bed - I just didn't want to do yoga. But I did it anyway. After about the first 10 minutes I gave up my mental struggles and just did it. See, I'm all zen and shit.
I still can't get back into shoulder stands... I think I need someone to just boost my legs up. Like when we were kids and learning how to do hand stands.
One day...
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
DAY THIRTY EIGHT
Oh my goodness... for a minute there I couldn't even remember what I did this morning... I remember B2X commenting about how yesterday was a beautiful day for Plyo... Oh right, Back & Biceps. I am really learning how to adjust the band - and adding extra isometric holds to increase the tension. It's cool. There are a couple of things I know I really need to challenge myself on next week.
Ab ripper X is still freaking hard. There are some things that I can do - and there are some things that I cannot. And there are a couple of moves I just plain out hate. Like climbing my leg.
This session - ab ripper x - it's the one I don't get out of this whole "package"... They give us a video we have to do three times a week for 90 days... Wouldn't you think that it's THIS video we'd need a different version of...? I'd love to do some other ab exercises... Yes, I am seeing improvements over time - but I'd love to think I'm having a break from it by doing a different one that works out the same muscle area.
There's my rant for the day.
Big moment of the day - getting dressed. I'm beginning to notice some small changes on my body. It's awesome. The first 7lbs gone feel like the first 20! Can't wait until the first 20 are gone... Only 13lbs to go until Goal 1.
Ab ripper X is still freaking hard. There are some things that I can do - and there are some things that I cannot. And there are a couple of moves I just plain out hate. Like climbing my leg.
This session - ab ripper x - it's the one I don't get out of this whole "package"... They give us a video we have to do three times a week for 90 days... Wouldn't you think that it's THIS video we'd need a different version of...? I'd love to do some other ab exercises... Yes, I am seeing improvements over time - but I'd love to think I'm having a break from it by doing a different one that works out the same muscle area.
There's my rant for the day.
Big moment of the day - getting dressed. I'm beginning to notice some small changes on my body. It's awesome. The first 7lbs gone feel like the first 20! Can't wait until the first 20 are gone... Only 13lbs to go until Goal 1.
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