I couldn't think of a catchy tune this week, but I feel like I have sooo much to share. For starters, I recently moved. With my ENTIRE kitchen boxed up, eating healthy was one of the toughest challenges I would face last week. I made it, though. Only because I was determined to do so much exercise that it would counteract all of the junk that I was eating. It worked....well kinda. I only gained 1 pound last week!! Who is excited by 1 pound of weight gain you ask? Me of course. Consider the following menu from my week o/gluttony: Saturday= CiCi's pizza, Sunday= Domino's Pizza, Monday= Domino's pizza, Tuesday= Subway AND McDonald's, and Wednesday= I honestly don't remember but I can guarantee it was something bad.
Through it all, running through the apartment complex, lifting weights (or boxes as they are commonly known), and consistently hitting 8000 plus steps a day seemed to really pay off. I am EXTREMELY proud to say to you that I am OFFICIALLY back in my old size 10 pants! I feel great, I look great, and I'm happy with what I see when I look in the mirror! What more can I say?! BTW, for those of you keeping track, I have re-lost that 1 lb from last week, so I am still at 24.6lbs of total weight loss. My goal this week, is to finally surpass the 25 pound mark. I know that I can do it! I know that you can too!!
Until next time.......
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Learning How to Fish
Well, I listened to all of my fans (all 4 of you, lol) and decided not to sing this time. Sorry to disappoint anyone. I can make arrangements for next time! Anywho, this weeks goal was all about healthy eating. Read on for more details.
So I'm trying out this new eating strategy. Instead of focusing on a weight goal, I'm aiming to eat according to the good health guidelines every day. You remember those right?? That little thing the FDA sends out every year...it looks like a pyramid?! That one! So far so good. I can't say that I hit an exact number EVERY day, but I'm getting pretty close. I have been doing this since last Friday, so today makes day 4. I wish I could say that it is becoming easier as the days past, but I find myself always missing something. I will say this: having 2-3 servings of milk, 5 servings of fruits and/or vegetables, 2 servings of lean protein, whole grains, and 6-8 8oz. glasses of water everyday leaves little to no room for junk. Seriously! Even though I want something junky, I don't have time to eat it because I too busy counting fruits and vegetables. I'm too full from chugging water and working protein into every meal. On a bright note, my husband has fallen in-love with grilling again, so I get my lean protein AND he gets to have fun!
Right now, I am at a training for summer school. The group I am with is REALLY nice. As usual, everyone piled up and went out to lunch. But not me! No, frugal Fran packed a lunch. So when everyone else left, I decided to blog. It's not as fulfilling; especially as everyone comes back with food. The room, though, smells HORRIBLE; too many different mixes of smells. That's my consolation. Also, it's that when I get home, I can have almost whatever I want; it's that at the end of my road, when I reach my ultimate goal, I know that I will still be on this journey. I know that this is not a diet, but rather a life style change. I am praying that the longer I stick this out, the deeper the change will go. It will move from being behavioral and environmental; it will move from the surface and begin to change my beliefs.
I know that this can work. All of the principles of God work if you work them. God's word does not work because you are perfect. It works because He is perfect. II am reminded of an old proverb said by someone who was important, but obviously not famous because I can't remember what his/her name was (LOL):
If you want feed a man for a day, you give him a fish. If you want to feed a man for life, you teach him how to fish. This is what I am doing; I am learning how to fish!
Until next time........
So I'm trying out this new eating strategy. Instead of focusing on a weight goal, I'm aiming to eat according to the good health guidelines every day. You remember those right?? That little thing the FDA sends out every year...it looks like a pyramid?! That one! So far so good. I can't say that I hit an exact number EVERY day, but I'm getting pretty close. I have been doing this since last Friday, so today makes day 4. I wish I could say that it is becoming easier as the days past, but I find myself always missing something. I will say this: having 2-3 servings of milk, 5 servings of fruits and/or vegetables, 2 servings of lean protein, whole grains, and 6-8 8oz. glasses of water everyday leaves little to no room for junk. Seriously! Even though I want something junky, I don't have time to eat it because I too busy counting fruits and vegetables. I'm too full from chugging water and working protein into every meal. On a bright note, my husband has fallen in-love with grilling again, so I get my lean protein AND he gets to have fun!
Right now, I am at a training for summer school. The group I am with is REALLY nice. As usual, everyone piled up and went out to lunch. But not me! No, frugal Fran packed a lunch. So when everyone else left, I decided to blog. It's not as fulfilling; especially as everyone comes back with food. The room, though, smells HORRIBLE; too many different mixes of smells. That's my consolation. Also, it's that when I get home, I can have almost whatever I want; it's that at the end of my road, when I reach my ultimate goal, I know that I will still be on this journey. I know that this is not a diet, but rather a life style change. I am praying that the longer I stick this out, the deeper the change will go. It will move from being behavioral and environmental; it will move from the surface and begin to change my beliefs.
I know that this can work. All of the principles of God work if you work them. God's word does not work because you are perfect. It works because He is perfect. II am reminded of an old proverb said by someone who was important, but obviously not famous because I can't remember what his/her name was (LOL):
If you want feed a man for a day, you give him a fish. If you want to feed a man for life, you teach him how to fish. This is what I am doing; I am learning how to fish!
Until next time........
Monday, April 19, 2010
I will survive!
At first I was afraid, I was petrified. Just thinking I could never live without you by my side. But then I spent so many nights, just thinking how you did me wrong; and I grew strong. And I learned learned how to get along......Oh now go, walk out the door. Just turn around now; cuz you're not welcome anymore!! Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with your lies? Did you think I'd tumble? Did you think I'd lay down and die? Oh no not I!! I will survive.....I've got all my life to live, and I've got all my love to give. And I'll survive; I will survive! Hey Hey! (dancing around the room)
I didn't forget the words, lol! Anyone who knows me knows that I could sing that song in my sleep; but I didn't want my entire blog to be the song, so I had to stop there. Now by now you are probably wondering what I am singing about this time. Last week it was chocolate, then then there were the odes to my workout, Insanity. Now, I'm singing about my beloved Doritos. That's right ppl. If there were ever a potato chip that I thought I couldn't live without, it would be the crispy, crunchy, cheesy Doritos. Not the knock offs, the generic brand, but the big boys. I am proud to say that I have not had in in such a long time, that I don't really remember the last time that I ate them! I wish that I could tell you it was because I am eating so healthy that I don't have the desire for them at all. Sadly that is not the case. It's as simple as this: I don't liked the baked version. Sorry, I'm not as deep and wonderful as you thought. I simply made the decision to only eat baked chips, and the baked Doritos are gross!! I love the baked Cheetos, crunchy or puffed; but there not the same as my beloved Doritos.
Now all this talk about food has got to be making you look at me, or the computer screen, sideways. I know what you're thinking....or at least I'd like to believe so. You're wondering what this has to do with anything. Well I promise I am getting to my point.
Part of my decision was based on my goal to fit into my magical dress on April 17th. Well, on the 17th I forgot to try the dress on. But here comes the best part.....I tried it on on the 18th and
IT FIT!!!!!
It fit so well that and decided to try on all of the dresses that I had been hiding in the back of my closet and
THEY ALL FIT!!!
It's now official; my new dress size is a 10!! I worked so hard to get to this point, and I am soooo proud of myself. I would be remiss if I did not thank God for giving me the strength to get through and for placing all of the gifts on the inside of me that I would need to get the job done. For example, all that time I thought my stubbornness was a bad thing, but I have now learned to use my powers for good and not evil and look where it got me!! I have to thank my husband, Maurice, for his unconditional and unyielding support. I have to thank my dad; just by reading my blog and commenting on it I am able to feel your support and that to me is priceless. Thanks to my buddy, Karen, for giving me accountability to someone other than myself. Thanks for having me write my goals out plainly, and for making me email them to you so I couldn't change them later, lol.
I feel like I look like a million bucks. As soon as my personal photographer get on it, I will have a picture to post to update everyone.
I'm almost there everyone. 13lbs down, 37lbs to go. Now it's time to get to thinking about a new short term goal. I'm still open to suggestions!
I didn't forget the words, lol! Anyone who knows me knows that I could sing that song in my sleep; but I didn't want my entire blog to be the song, so I had to stop there. Now by now you are probably wondering what I am singing about this time. Last week it was chocolate, then then there were the odes to my workout, Insanity. Now, I'm singing about my beloved Doritos. That's right ppl. If there were ever a potato chip that I thought I couldn't live without, it would be the crispy, crunchy, cheesy Doritos. Not the knock offs, the generic brand, but the big boys. I am proud to say that I have not had in in such a long time, that I don't really remember the last time that I ate them! I wish that I could tell you it was because I am eating so healthy that I don't have the desire for them at all. Sadly that is not the case. It's as simple as this: I don't liked the baked version. Sorry, I'm not as deep and wonderful as you thought. I simply made the decision to only eat baked chips, and the baked Doritos are gross!! I love the baked Cheetos, crunchy or puffed; but there not the same as my beloved Doritos.
Now all this talk about food has got to be making you look at me, or the computer screen, sideways. I know what you're thinking....or at least I'd like to believe so. You're wondering what this has to do with anything. Well I promise I am getting to my point.
Part of my decision was based on my goal to fit into my magical dress on April 17th. Well, on the 17th I forgot to try the dress on. But here comes the best part.....I tried it on on the 18th and
IT FIT!!!!!
It fit so well that and decided to try on all of the dresses that I had been hiding in the back of my closet and
THEY ALL FIT!!!
It's now official; my new dress size is a 10!! I worked so hard to get to this point, and I am soooo proud of myself. I would be remiss if I did not thank God for giving me the strength to get through and for placing all of the gifts on the inside of me that I would need to get the job done. For example, all that time I thought my stubbornness was a bad thing, but I have now learned to use my powers for good and not evil and look where it got me!! I have to thank my husband, Maurice, for his unconditional and unyielding support. I have to thank my dad; just by reading my blog and commenting on it I am able to feel your support and that to me is priceless. Thanks to my buddy, Karen, for giving me accountability to someone other than myself. Thanks for having me write my goals out plainly, and for making me email them to you so I couldn't change them later, lol.
I feel like I look like a million bucks. As soon as my personal photographer get on it, I will have a picture to post to update everyone.
I'm almost there everyone. 13lbs down, 37lbs to go. Now it's time to get to thinking about a new short term goal. I'm still open to suggestions!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
If loving you is wrong.....I don't wanna be right!!
That is the story of my love affair with none other than........chocolate! Something about the smooth creamy taste, the way it melts in my mouth, the way it satisfies me like no other food I know. It is for this reason that I am writing this entry. For all of my fellow chocolate lovers out there, let me introduce you to my new best friend, Skinny Cow! I love Skinny Cow; she and I are a match made in heaven. Packed with fiber, low in fat, and easy on the calories; Skinny Cow and I will be friends for a long time to come. I can see her in pictures from birthday parties and family events and celebrations. She and I are a match made in heaven: chocolate heaven that is.
I don't have any weight loss updates for this post; I don't weigh in until Thursday. I REFUSE to buy a scale to keep at home. I know already that it will only be the source of agony and stress. This post is mostly a chronicle of my eating...the good, the bad, and the ugly. I have been doing a good job of eating healthy; I have even made healthy choices while eating out of the home, which most ppl know can be a nightmare when you are trying to accurately keep track of what you intake. I have also overcome one of my biggest struggles: emotional eating. I know and recognize that I eat mindlessly, yes mindlessly...you know when you just want something to snack on or you put something in your mouth even if you're not hungry; it could be just because you know it will taste good. Or it could be how you have to eat while you watch a movie, or if you're like me it could be that you "taste" everything before you give it to your children. My how all that "tasting" adds up so quickly!
Anyway, back to my point, the mindless eating. Well I do this mostly when I have some sort of emotional upset: be it disappointment, sadness, loneliness, or frustration, I tend to eat when those situations arise. Well this week.....I didn't. It's just that simple. NOT!! No one kicks a habit overnight, but I did learn how to better control it. I have stopped and literally asked myself, "why do you want to eat this?" If I am not satisfied with my answer, or if I don't really have one, I know that I don't need to eat it. Also, I have started keeping better things around for those moments where I don't feel like asking myself any questions, and if I did "myself" probably wouldn't like my answer! These things include reduced fat popcorn (which is surprisingly good), baked chips, peanuts, jello, yogurt...you get the point. No more Doritos and chocolate pudding (Although I did find a great pudding for not nearly as many calories!).
And best of all, I found Skinny Cow. For those of you who don't know Skinny Cow is a brand of delicious frozen treats made from skim milk. There is minimal sweetener (NO ASPARTAME!!) and plenty of variety. She makes ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, and much more. Okay, enough of my plugs and free advertisement. But seriously, if you are a lover of all things chocolate and "ice creamy" you will definitely benefit from a relationship with Skinny Cow. I buy mine at Walmart, but I am sure she is sold at most grocery food chains as well.
One last update...I have OFFICIALLY dropped 2 dress sizes!! It is possible that it is 4, but I am not going to try on the other dress until Saturday. I have a goal date that I am sticking to, and I don't want to do anything to make me feel discouraged! I hope that in some way this window into my world has inspired you, informed you, or at least made you laugh out loud!
Until next time........
I don't have any weight loss updates for this post; I don't weigh in until Thursday. I REFUSE to buy a scale to keep at home. I know already that it will only be the source of agony and stress. This post is mostly a chronicle of my eating...the good, the bad, and the ugly. I have been doing a good job of eating healthy; I have even made healthy choices while eating out of the home, which most ppl know can be a nightmare when you are trying to accurately keep track of what you intake. I have also overcome one of my biggest struggles: emotional eating. I know and recognize that I eat mindlessly, yes mindlessly...you know when you just want something to snack on or you put something in your mouth even if you're not hungry; it could be just because you know it will taste good. Or it could be how you have to eat while you watch a movie, or if you're like me it could be that you "taste" everything before you give it to your children. My how all that "tasting" adds up so quickly!
Anyway, back to my point, the mindless eating. Well I do this mostly when I have some sort of emotional upset: be it disappointment, sadness, loneliness, or frustration, I tend to eat when those situations arise. Well this week.....I didn't. It's just that simple. NOT!! No one kicks a habit overnight, but I did learn how to better control it. I have stopped and literally asked myself, "why do you want to eat this?" If I am not satisfied with my answer, or if I don't really have one, I know that I don't need to eat it. Also, I have started keeping better things around for those moments where I don't feel like asking myself any questions, and if I did "myself" probably wouldn't like my answer! These things include reduced fat popcorn (which is surprisingly good), baked chips, peanuts, jello, yogurt...you get the point. No more Doritos and chocolate pudding (Although I did find a great pudding for not nearly as many calories!).
And best of all, I found Skinny Cow. For those of you who don't know Skinny Cow is a brand of delicious frozen treats made from skim milk. There is minimal sweetener (NO ASPARTAME!!) and plenty of variety. She makes ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, and much more. Okay, enough of my plugs and free advertisement. But seriously, if you are a lover of all things chocolate and "ice creamy" you will definitely benefit from a relationship with Skinny Cow. I buy mine at Walmart, but I am sure she is sold at most grocery food chains as well.
One last update...I have OFFICIALLY dropped 2 dress sizes!! It is possible that it is 4, but I am not going to try on the other dress until Saturday. I have a goal date that I am sticking to, and I don't want to do anything to make me feel discouraged! I hope that in some way this window into my world has inspired you, informed you, or at least made you laugh out loud!
Until next time........
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Day 13 & Day 14
Day 14 was by far my favorite day so far....it was a day of rest. It was a much need rest, especially considering the fact that day 13 was a beast. I am proud to say that after I watched my Colts blow the Superbowl, I still managed to pull myself together and get a workout in. It was hard, but it was a good way to blow off some steam and stress. Not only did I have the complete Pure Cardio workout, but he added in another workout as well. Abs are not my thing, not lately anyway. In high school and college that was a different story, but now, 3 kids later, they don't mean as much to me. I can say this, I was definitely excited by the changes I can see in my body in just 2 weeks. This workout is no punk!! It was worth the money, though.
My knees are not very happy with me right now. It's funny how they never gave me any problems before...I guess jumping 200lbs up and down everyday isn't really their idea of fun! LOL! I have taken a few days to rest them. I wrestled with it for quite some time, saying that i was a wuss and that I was making excuses for myself. Then I realized that all that was the enemy; I have to take care of my body or I will not be able to continue doing this madness. Then I will have no one to blame but myself. So I will start back up either this evening or tomorrow (Thursday) evening. My fit test is the next workout. Hopefully my number will have improved; if you consider the fact that my last numbers were "0" for the last 3 exercises I guess I have no other way to go but up!
I have not had as much time to blog as I would like to lately; grades are due. It's that end of semester crunch. As soon as I get done with the Fit Test, I'll be back on to let you know my results!
Until next time....
My knees are not very happy with me right now. It's funny how they never gave me any problems before...I guess jumping 200lbs up and down everyday isn't really their idea of fun! LOL! I have taken a few days to rest them. I wrestled with it for quite some time, saying that i was a wuss and that I was making excuses for myself. Then I realized that all that was the enemy; I have to take care of my body or I will not be able to continue doing this madness. Then I will have no one to blame but myself. So I will start back up either this evening or tomorrow (Thursday) evening. My fit test is the next workout. Hopefully my number will have improved; if you consider the fact that my last numbers were "0" for the last 3 exercises I guess I have no other way to go but up!
I have not had as much time to blog as I would like to lately; grades are due. It's that end of semester crunch. As soon as I get done with the Fit Test, I'll be back on to let you know my results!
Until next time....
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Days 11-12
Well, so much has transpired over the past 3 days and two workouts. Where do I begin? Here's a good place; I hurt my need trying to do one of the stretches from the video. It put me down for a couple of days, so I just did the recovery workout twice and then moved on. I learned a HUGE, VALUABLE lesson from it all. Everything they do on the video cannot be done by everyone! I hate that I had to learn it the hard way, but I least I learned it, right?! Since this injury I have started doing the stretches that I grew up with; the stretches that Reggie and Rick had us do everyday for 4 years....and guess what?! They worked! The pain is gone and today's workout was better than ever! Now the pain leaving cannot be solely attributed to stretching; that was nothing but the healing hand of God! I praise Him and Bless His Name for touching my body. Oh, I'm shouting over here. Let me stop, before I never finish what I am trying to say. My point is, if you have never learned the proper way to stretch be careful before you go "all out" doing this Insanity workout. If you have absolutely NO athletic training in your past, make sure that you are doing the stretches and exercises correctly. Ask someone to watch you to perform them. Do them in front of a mirror if you have to!! Just be careful. Don't end up like me.
With that said, I must say that I am very proud of myself for pushing through and not giving up. No more excuses, right?! The hardest part of no more excuses is not letting other people make excuses for you. Once you stop making them for yourself, there will always be someone to step in and make them for you. You just have to keep your resolve and not let them; don't give in. Honestly, there are some mornings that I have to wake up and tell myself in the mirror, "no more excuses." You have to do whatever it takes to make sure that you don't fall off the wagon. I fell off last week, and I promised myself that I would not fall off again, even if that means that I am holding on for dear life!
Now for a workout update. This was about my 4th time doing cardio power and resistance. I made it through the WHOLE video only sitting out 2-3 sets of the entire circuit. It was hard; it took guts. I had the nagging voice in my ear telling me, "your knee is hurt; it's okay of you quit." After using the Word of God to quite that voice, I made it through. A mighty woman of God, whom I love and trust, told me that I should pray in tongues while I was working out. The rationale being that when your in the spirit you don't feel pain. In the soul, or the flesh, your body doesn't like pain or change, and will make you want to quit. It definitely worked today! You should try it out if you have have the chance.
Well I have to go now. I have been busy working out, feeding kids, washing clothes, and cleaning the living room up. I took a pause to finish this, but I must get back to work. This house isn't going to clean itself! (It took me 6 months to realize this!)
Until next time...
With that said, I must say that I am very proud of myself for pushing through and not giving up. No more excuses, right?! The hardest part of no more excuses is not letting other people make excuses for you. Once you stop making them for yourself, there will always be someone to step in and make them for you. You just have to keep your resolve and not let them; don't give in. Honestly, there are some mornings that I have to wake up and tell myself in the mirror, "no more excuses." You have to do whatever it takes to make sure that you don't fall off the wagon. I fell off last week, and I promised myself that I would not fall off again, even if that means that I am holding on for dear life!
Now for a workout update. This was about my 4th time doing cardio power and resistance. I made it through the WHOLE video only sitting out 2-3 sets of the entire circuit. It was hard; it took guts. I had the nagging voice in my ear telling me, "your knee is hurt; it's okay of you quit." After using the Word of God to quite that voice, I made it through. A mighty woman of God, whom I love and trust, told me that I should pray in tongues while I was working out. The rationale being that when your in the spirit you don't feel pain. In the soul, or the flesh, your body doesn't like pain or change, and will make you want to quit. It definitely worked today! You should try it out if you have have the chance.
Well I have to go now. I have been busy working out, feeding kids, washing clothes, and cleaning the living room up. I took a pause to finish this, but I must get back to work. This house isn't going to clean itself! (It took me 6 months to realize this!)
Until next time...
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Day 9
Yesterday's workout was nothing short of amazing. The things that I was able to do were shocking even to me. I completed the ENTIRE warm-up, if you count the time I put the DVD on pause, and I was able to go solid for at least 4 minutes. That may not seem like a long time to you, but its an eternity is Insanity time. My body was begging for me to quit, but I found a way to dig deeper and push harder. I was even able to breathe immediately following the workout. It was truly an awesome feeling. Considering the fact that it was only my 2nd time completing the pure cardio workout, I was very proud of my effort and my results.
I still have not gotten back on the scale. I think I am purposely putting it off until I feel like I have made more progress. Since I do the fit test again on Day 15, maybe I'll weigh in on that day and see how much I have lost. I REALLY, REALLY, need to get a soft tape measure so that I can take accurate measurements of my hips, waist, arms, thighs, the whole nine yards. I want to see how much of a difference this is making in every part of my body because I can feel it in every part of my body! I think I'll make it a point to stop on the way home from school today. While I have still been shy about posting my pics, I will definitely post my measurements. Nothing like accountability to others, right?!?
On another note, I am so very proud of my husband who is now on Day 7. He is working so hard, and setting such a good example for our boys. I love him for that! Well, I must return to paper grading and lesson planning! Day 10 workout promises to be a challenge, but I am definitely up for it!
Until Next Time.....
I still have not gotten back on the scale. I think I am purposely putting it off until I feel like I have made more progress. Since I do the fit test again on Day 15, maybe I'll weigh in on that day and see how much I have lost. I REALLY, REALLY, need to get a soft tape measure so that I can take accurate measurements of my hips, waist, arms, thighs, the whole nine yards. I want to see how much of a difference this is making in every part of my body because I can feel it in every part of my body! I think I'll make it a point to stop on the way home from school today. While I have still been shy about posting my pics, I will definitely post my measurements. Nothing like accountability to others, right?!?
On another note, I am so very proud of my husband who is now on Day 7. He is working so hard, and setting such a good example for our boys. I love him for that! Well, I must return to paper grading and lesson planning! Day 10 workout promises to be a challenge, but I am definitely up for it!
Until Next Time.....
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Its a Thin Line Between Love and Hate: Insanity Day 8
I am proud to say that I am back on the wagon, and right now I am loving it. I would be remiss if I did not say a special thank you to my husband, Maurice for helping to motivate me to get back on the wagon yesterday, or the train as he calls it. Though I must say, we have come up with a great new way to keep me motivated; its called $156. It goes something like this: me-I'm too tired, him- are you $156 worth of tired? OR me-I don't feel like it. I have too much to do, him-do you have $156 worth of stuff to do. You get my point right? If for no other reason, I have to finish this program because I spent my hard earned money on it; $156 of it to be exact. So back on the wagon I will stay!
I have come to the conclusion that Insanity/Shaun T and I have a love/hate relationship. When I am thinking about how much my body is improving and changing, I love him. When I am in the middle of the workout, I hate him. When I woke up this morning and got into these jeans (pics to come soon), I loved him. When I walked from my car to my classroom and felt it in every muscle in my legs, I loved him AND hated him at the same time. This is one crazy roller coaster that I am on.
I did so much better on Day 8. Although the power and resistance workout leaves me feeling the worst, soreness wise, I must say that it is my favorite workout so far. I feel so accomplished when I do it. Last night, for the first time, I DID WALKING PUSH-UPS! That right...me...walking push-ups! Last week I could not do a single push-up, not even the regular way. Yesterday I did 12 walking push-ups. To say that I was proud of myself is accurate yet still a gross understatement. I am thrilled with my progress, and I cannot wait to see more! I have to get back to school work now. My break is almost over. Tonight, I believe is pure cardio, which means I'll be puking on the patio again =)
Until next time......
I have come to the conclusion that Insanity/Shaun T and I have a love/hate relationship. When I am thinking about how much my body is improving and changing, I love him. When I am in the middle of the workout, I hate him. When I woke up this morning and got into these jeans (pics to come soon), I loved him. When I walked from my car to my classroom and felt it in every muscle in my legs, I loved him AND hated him at the same time. This is one crazy roller coaster that I am on.
I did so much better on Day 8. Although the power and resistance workout leaves me feeling the worst, soreness wise, I must say that it is my favorite workout so far. I feel so accomplished when I do it. Last night, for the first time, I DID WALKING PUSH-UPS! That right...me...walking push-ups! Last week I could not do a single push-up, not even the regular way. Yesterday I did 12 walking push-ups. To say that I was proud of myself is accurate yet still a gross understatement. I am thrilled with my progress, and I cannot wait to see more! I have to get back to school work now. My break is almost over. Tonight, I believe is pure cardio, which means I'll be puking on the patio again =)
Until next time......
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Insanity day 6 & day 7
Well, if I thought I was going to puke after day 5, I was mistaken. Day 6, I literally threw up in my mouth! The crazy thing is that it was repeat workout; but I did it stronger, faster, and deeper. I felt better so I thought I could go longer and harder. I was very proud of myself at the time. I didn't regret it until it was time to go to bed, and I was still nauseous. I was too tired to even bathe, let alone blog about it. In the days since I last posted, my husband and I have celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. Shaun T would have been proud of my portion control!
Day 7 was a day off, and boy did I need the rest! My body is still thanking me. At one point, it seemed as if my body needed the workout. I will admit, that I took an extra day off. In celebrating my anniversary, there was just no time between dropping off kids and running around town. I will make up for it though. Today/tonight is Day 8 for me; I thought it was best to blog about day 6 before the Insanity starts up again. By the way, the dress form the before pictures is the dress I wore out w/Maurice. It fit so much better! I still have a long way to go, but it was wonderful seeing and appreciating the small transformations.
Until next time.......
Day 7 was a day off, and boy did I need the rest! My body is still thanking me. At one point, it seemed as if my body needed the workout. I will admit, that I took an extra day off. In celebrating my anniversary, there was just no time between dropping off kids and running around town. I will make up for it though. Today/tonight is Day 8 for me; I thought it was best to blog about day 6 before the Insanity starts up again. By the way, the dress form the before pictures is the dress I wore out w/Maurice. It fit so much better! I still have a long way to go, but it was wonderful seeing and appreciating the small transformations.
Until next time.......
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Free time/Insanity
Funny how when I am off from work for any extended period of time I can find time to blog. I wonder what will happen next Tuesday...when reality sets back in. Let's see I will have to go to work, take care of 3 kids, spend time with my husband, AND make time to do this new workout. (you know if I spent that much money on it I HAVE TO USE IT!) Add to that the project I am working on. Can't tell you exactly what it is just yet; the only 3 ppl that know are God, myself, and my husband. Somewhere in the midst of all of it, I still must find time to get on here and write out my thoughts.
What's funny is that this blog WILL NOT take the place of my journal...it's like NO it is a dialogue between myself and God. My writing to Him is another form of prayer. When I write, He listens AND He answers. I cannot forsake that relationship at all, but I love the idea of being able to express myself and someone actually be listening or paying attention. (someone I don't know that is) I don't have to write or type in my deepest darkest secrets...just the things that I want to say out loud, but lack the ppl around me to hear it. So I turn to cyber world...hope it's not a mistake.
INSANITY Update: Still has not arrived...so much for the free upgrade to rush delivery. According to UPS it left Illinois yesterday morning, so hopefully I should have it tomorrow. I didn't think that Christmas counted in my 5-7 day delivery promise, but who knew it would slow things down THIS MUCH! I am so looking forward to beginning. Today my husband is going to take my before pictures for me! (Don't look for those to be posted any time soon =/ ) Now I just need a measuring tape so that I can write down my before and after measurements. I think I am supposed to do my arms, chest, waist, hips, and I am adding thighs to that list. I don't think its supposed to be there though, lol. Because this is supposed to be open and liberating for me, I WILL share my #'s or measurements. I think it will help hold me to a higher level of accountability also. Well, as soon as it comes, I will let you know what happens!
Until then.....
What's funny is that this blog WILL NOT take the place of my journal...it's like NO it is a dialogue between myself and God. My writing to Him is another form of prayer. When I write, He listens AND He answers. I cannot forsake that relationship at all, but I love the idea of being able to express myself and someone actually be listening or paying attention. (someone I don't know that is) I don't have to write or type in my deepest darkest secrets...just the things that I want to say out loud, but lack the ppl around me to hear it. So I turn to cyber world...hope it's not a mistake.
INSANITY Update: Still has not arrived...so much for the free upgrade to rush delivery. According to UPS it left Illinois yesterday morning, so hopefully I should have it tomorrow. I didn't think that Christmas counted in my 5-7 day delivery promise, but who knew it would slow things down THIS MUCH! I am so looking forward to beginning. Today my husband is going to take my before pictures for me! (Don't look for those to be posted any time soon =/ ) Now I just need a measuring tape so that I can write down my before and after measurements. I think I am supposed to do my arms, chest, waist, hips, and I am adding thighs to that list. I don't think its supposed to be there though, lol. Because this is supposed to be open and liberating for me, I WILL share my #'s or measurements. I think it will help hold me to a higher level of accountability also. Well, as soon as it comes, I will let you know what happens!
Until then.....
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