Back on Track...
Last week was a REST week after contracting a really bad chest cold. I was told by my doctor that it was allergies rather than a cold, but by mid week, my partner had also contracted the same symptoms. ;-0 We spent most of the week, coughing, sneezing, whining, and resting. Today was my first day back using the Zumba Fitness DVDs. I felt much better after days of not eating much and bed rest, but the cough is still here a little, and it's sort of challenging trying to breathe and cough while doing aerobics. LOL! But it really felt like being resurrected from the dead after a week of no activity. I'm back alive and ready to Zumba! LOL!
However, I am happy that I was able to get up this morning at 5a.m. to do the workout and got through it. I'm not sure if the sweating that I was doing was a fever breaking or actually the effort of working out, but I sweat a lot. Today was what they call, Zumba Exhilarate, which was a combination of various dance moves and music for an hour. Tomorrow is the toning routine, called Zumba Ripped for an hour. Wednesday is the 40 minute cardio routine called Zumba Activate. Then I repeat each workout for a total of 6 days. ;-)
I also started using the Pull Up Revolution that I talked about in my previous blog. This little devil is really helpful to get your body up to the bar for a pull up/chin up. In the past, I couldn't even get close to the bar but with the Pull Up Revolution, I've been able to lift my body very close, but no cigar yet, I'm afraid. So each day, I will practice trying to get one pull up until I'm able to finally do it. Then I'll do more reps until hopefully, I'll be able to do at least 10 consecutive pull ups. ;-)
My Word for Today: Resurrection
Monday, April 25, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Day 106 - April 16, 2011
IT'S TIME TO PARTY...
The Zumba Fitness DVDs have arrived! We started using them immediately on Thursday and have truly enjoyed the new addition to our routine. The funny thing is, we tried to use the DVD series last year, but found the first version of this series to be boring and not comparable to a live group fitness session of Zumba. But this new version of the series is more exciting and gives you more of a live concert or dance party feeling than the original version. It also has more exercise routines and a concert DVD that covers various global dance routines with guest performers. I look forward to using the series throughout the rest of my workout program this year. ;-)
We made it through a week of doubles! Four days this week, we worked out twice a day, and then ended the week with one ab workout. The doubles routine was challenging and kept me and my working partner begging for mercy! LOL! But I really think it was worth the double effort and look forward to repeating this type of routine next week.
I have been somewhat frustrated with the lack of weight loss, but I've also been honest with myself. I know that the lack of pounds dropping is due to my eating habits, and have committed myself to working harder at reducing the consumption of food choices that hinder my weight loss. Thus far, I've been able to cut out splurges that include a lot of juices, desserts, and fried foods. No fried foods this week, and only one day where I broke down and ate something sweet. I also tried on some goal khakis, jeans, and shirt and was pleasantly surprised that at least I had loss some inches. I was now able to button the size 10 khakis and size 10 jeans, and ladies' large t-shirt!!!
Unfortunately, my food allergies did flare up this week and made me ill the latter part of the week, and now I'm struggling with a chest cold. But even with some health concerns, I'm still pledging to continue to work as hard as my body will allow me to, towards my goals. ;-)
So today, is rest day, filled with healthy food, couch potatoism, and lots of sleep. ;-)
My Word for Today: Rest
The Zumba Fitness DVDs have arrived! We started using them immediately on Thursday and have truly enjoyed the new addition to our routine. The funny thing is, we tried to use the DVD series last year, but found the first version of this series to be boring and not comparable to a live group fitness session of Zumba. But this new version of the series is more exciting and gives you more of a live concert or dance party feeling than the original version. It also has more exercise routines and a concert DVD that covers various global dance routines with guest performers. I look forward to using the series throughout the rest of my workout program this year. ;-)
We made it through a week of doubles! Four days this week, we worked out twice a day, and then ended the week with one ab workout. The doubles routine was challenging and kept me and my working partner begging for mercy! LOL! But I really think it was worth the double effort and look forward to repeating this type of routine next week.
I have been somewhat frustrated with the lack of weight loss, but I've also been honest with myself. I know that the lack of pounds dropping is due to my eating habits, and have committed myself to working harder at reducing the consumption of food choices that hinder my weight loss. Thus far, I've been able to cut out splurges that include a lot of juices, desserts, and fried foods. No fried foods this week, and only one day where I broke down and ate something sweet. I also tried on some goal khakis, jeans, and shirt and was pleasantly surprised that at least I had loss some inches. I was now able to button the size 10 khakis and size 10 jeans, and ladies' large t-shirt!!!
Unfortunately, my food allergies did flare up this week and made me ill the latter part of the week, and now I'm struggling with a chest cold. But even with some health concerns, I'm still pledging to continue to work as hard as my body will allow me to, towards my goals. ;-)
So today, is rest day, filled with healthy food, couch potatoism, and lots of sleep. ;-)
My Word for Today: Rest
Monday, April 11, 2011
Day 101 - April 11, 2011
It's the Cardio REVolution...
I've decided that I definitely need to include more cardio in my workout routine if I want to see more weight loss. All of the information that I've read including Beachbody message boards, emphasizes the importance of cardio. As much as I love the P90X routine, I find that my body is sculpting more than actually seeing the pounds fly off. I know that this isn't a bad thing, but for someone who works out as hard as I do, I need more encouragement. Plus, if there's anyway to get rid of this fake pregnancy belly, I'm going to try it. LOL! I spoke with a co-worker that has had great success in losing over 85 pounds and she encouraged me not to be discouraged about the belly. Like other people have said, she agreed that the belly is the LAST thing to go. She said, she didn't start losing her stomach until the 10th month of her 15 month weight loss program. Sooooo, I guess, the tummy isn't my worse enemy, just time. LOL!
Oh well, I will learn to appreciate the extra padding until it's all gone instead of "hating" on it. ;-0 Today started my doubles workout program. Starting this week, I will include cardio for all morning workouts for 5 days a week. I will also do four evening workouts that will include strength training, ab work, or sculpting. I figure if P90X is designed mainly to reshape the body, I would leave those workout routines for the evening and utilize my morning workouts for cardio. There are a few cardio routines within P90X, so those will be reserved for the morning workouts. I also purchased the new Brett Hoebel, RevAbs Revolution, so those workouts will be reserved for the evening. I still have my older DVD workouts of Chalean's Turbo Jam, again, cardio routines for the morning. And Zumba Fitness Exhilirate is on its WAY!!! ;-) I'm looking forward to adding that to my workout routine as well. And of course, I'm praying that my pull ups will improve with the new Pull Up Revolution tool that's on its way too. I'll give you my reviews of both exercise programs once I try them.
My eating habits HAVE TO HAVE TO improve. So again, I'm trying to start off the week with a "clean diet." So far, so good. I did have to rely on my energy drink this morning and this afternoon, and before I workout this evening, I will have another swig or two. Whatever it takes, I'm dedicated, determined, and dependable, just like our local Channel 5 is! LOL! Stay tuned for more updates.
Oh BTW, Turbo Jam was awsome this morning! Chalean's routine is a bit faster paced than Tony Horton's P90X, but I can appreciate the variety in both of them. As Tony Horton says, "Variety is the spice of life!" Keep it Spicy, my friends! LOL!
My Word for Today: You guess it...Variety! LOL!
I've decided that I definitely need to include more cardio in my workout routine if I want to see more weight loss. All of the information that I've read including Beachbody message boards, emphasizes the importance of cardio. As much as I love the P90X routine, I find that my body is sculpting more than actually seeing the pounds fly off. I know that this isn't a bad thing, but for someone who works out as hard as I do, I need more encouragement. Plus, if there's anyway to get rid of this fake pregnancy belly, I'm going to try it. LOL! I spoke with a co-worker that has had great success in losing over 85 pounds and she encouraged me not to be discouraged about the belly. Like other people have said, she agreed that the belly is the LAST thing to go. She said, she didn't start losing her stomach until the 10th month of her 15 month weight loss program. Sooooo, I guess, the tummy isn't my worse enemy, just time. LOL!
Oh well, I will learn to appreciate the extra padding until it's all gone instead of "hating" on it. ;-0 Today started my doubles workout program. Starting this week, I will include cardio for all morning workouts for 5 days a week. I will also do four evening workouts that will include strength training, ab work, or sculpting. I figure if P90X is designed mainly to reshape the body, I would leave those workout routines for the evening and utilize my morning workouts for cardio. There are a few cardio routines within P90X, so those will be reserved for the morning workouts. I also purchased the new Brett Hoebel, RevAbs Revolution, so those workouts will be reserved for the evening. I still have my older DVD workouts of Chalean's Turbo Jam, again, cardio routines for the morning. And Zumba Fitness Exhilirate is on its WAY!!! ;-) I'm looking forward to adding that to my workout routine as well. And of course, I'm praying that my pull ups will improve with the new Pull Up Revolution tool that's on its way too. I'll give you my reviews of both exercise programs once I try them.
My eating habits HAVE TO HAVE TO improve. So again, I'm trying to start off the week with a "clean diet." So far, so good. I did have to rely on my energy drink this morning and this afternoon, and before I workout this evening, I will have another swig or two. Whatever it takes, I'm dedicated, determined, and dependable, just like our local Channel 5 is! LOL! Stay tuned for more updates.
Oh BTW, Turbo Jam was awsome this morning! Chalean's routine is a bit faster paced than Tony Horton's P90X, but I can appreciate the variety in both of them. As Tony Horton says, "Variety is the spice of life!" Keep it Spicy, my friends! LOL!
My Word for Today: You guess it...Variety! LOL!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Day 95 - April 5, 2011
Plyometrics, Youza Bad Mutha...Shut Yo Mouth...
This morning's workout was one of the most hellacious workouts I've performed since my first attempt at Shaun T's Insanity! Plyometrics with Tony Horton ain't no joke. This crazy, lovable guy, my idol, my hero, is also my torturer! LOL! He put the hurt on me this morning at five in the morning and I love him for it, even so. ;-) When the routine was over, it was on to the day job. Good Lawd, my feet were hurting, my back felt broken, and I was sleeeeepppy! After a bad thunderstorm last night, the clocks in the house had gone out but my internal clock was 30 minutes early, and instead of starting my day at 5a.m., I was up at 4:35a.m. ;-0 The good thing: I didn't miss my workout. The bad thing: I wish I could have stayed in bed. At least that's how I felt during the beginning of the workout. But 20 minutes in, the endorphins kicked in and I was happy that I stayed committed and in the words of Tony Horton, "I brought it!"
My Word for Today: Strength
This morning's workout was one of the most hellacious workouts I've performed since my first attempt at Shaun T's Insanity! Plyometrics with Tony Horton ain't no joke. This crazy, lovable guy, my idol, my hero, is also my torturer! LOL! He put the hurt on me this morning at five in the morning and I love him for it, even so. ;-) When the routine was over, it was on to the day job. Good Lawd, my feet were hurting, my back felt broken, and I was sleeeeepppy! After a bad thunderstorm last night, the clocks in the house had gone out but my internal clock was 30 minutes early, and instead of starting my day at 5a.m., I was up at 4:35a.m. ;-0 The good thing: I didn't miss my workout. The bad thing: I wish I could have stayed in bed. At least that's how I felt during the beginning of the workout. But 20 minutes in, the endorphins kicked in and I was happy that I stayed committed and in the words of Tony Horton, "I brought it!"
My Word for Today: Strength
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Day 92 - April 2, 2011
Tada...
I made it through the week with just one more routine to go on Sunday, a 10-Minute Trainer workout with Tony Horton. ;-) My workout partner joined me for my morning routine switcheroo and that's been a great experience for both of us. Even though it's challenging getting up at 5 in the morning to do a workout, the benefit of rejuvenation and completion before the end of a day, is worth it.
Special Delivery...
I received my new workout program from Beachbody on Thursday, RevAbs with Brett Hoebel. For those of you who aren't Beachbody followers, you still may recognize Brett from his role as one of the new trainers on The Biggest Loser. Well before his new TBL role, he was also known as a popular fitness trainer to the stars in both New York and California. He also had his own special workout program to concentrate on your abs. This program is definitely needed for my stomach issue (WAY TOO BIG)! ;-) So I'm looking forward to the challenge later on this year. Shaun T's Insanity is next on my list of workout programs after this round of P90X, and then RevAbs. Wish me luck, strength, life, sanity, LOL!
Word for Today: Determination
I made it through the week with just one more routine to go on Sunday, a 10-Minute Trainer workout with Tony Horton. ;-) My workout partner joined me for my morning routine switcheroo and that's been a great experience for both of us. Even though it's challenging getting up at 5 in the morning to do a workout, the benefit of rejuvenation and completion before the end of a day, is worth it.
Special Delivery...
I received my new workout program from Beachbody on Thursday, RevAbs with Brett Hoebel. For those of you who aren't Beachbody followers, you still may recognize Brett from his role as one of the new trainers on The Biggest Loser. Well before his new TBL role, he was also known as a popular fitness trainer to the stars in both New York and California. He also had his own special workout program to concentrate on your abs. This program is definitely needed for my stomach issue (WAY TOO BIG)! ;-) So I'm looking forward to the challenge later on this year. Shaun T's Insanity is next on my list of workout programs after this round of P90X, and then RevAbs. Wish me luck, strength, life, sanity, LOL!
Word for Today: Determination
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