So I've gotten a little behind on my posts and I'm skipping day in between my workouts...but I'm still going and that's all that matters.
Day 4 was on Monday and it was Chest and Shoulders. I brought it hard and felt so great when I was finished. Day 5 was today and it was Plyometrics and it sucked. This girl, although 5 feet 10 inches of athletic build, CAN NOT JUMP! For those of you who may not be familiar with the word plyometrics...
Plyometrics is "...emphasizing calisthenics and repeated movements such as jumping high off the ground"
Calisthenics is "vigorous physical exercises..."
I not only can't jump, but I can't jump fast or high. I was huffing and puffing and struggling to keep up. I will be limping tomorrow...but that's how I know I'm working "hard".
I've come to realize that if I continue at my current pace I will finish P90X (a 90 day program) in just over 180 days. HA! I doubt that's what Beach Body had in mind when they formulated this program. Perhaps after a week or so of doing it every other day I will be able to find the energy and motivation to hit it hard EVERY day.
Is it just me or has everyone else been exhausted lately? I assume it is the change of seasons and weather but GEEZ! I'm ready for bed by 8pm...and dear hubby is out of town until Friday...might just have to hit the hay just after the kids go to bed, at 8pm!
Can I also just say how crappy it is to look back through my blog and realize that I made it to Day 54 and then lost track...COME ON!!! I was over halfway done and now I'm back to Day 5...boo boo boo :(
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Day 3
How, oh how can it only be day 3? I feel like I've been doing this forever. Bummer! I guess it feels that way because for the last 3 months I've been thinking about P90X nonstop, in an effort to regain my drive and motivation. Oh well...
So real quick, today I didn't get up early because I was tired. I knew I'd be able to fit it in on my lunch break...and I did. Kenpo X was today's workout and I have to say, I didn't give it my all but I gave it about 90%. Let me just say that when you are doing jumping jacks and your shirt is coming up so you can see the pooch you're trying to get rid of, it kinda messes with your head. I've seen those people before...you know, their belly is hanging out and you wonder if they can tell...or if they even care! I CARE! Again, not that I have a big saggy belly, but it just isn't what I want it to be. Also, I'd like to add that while doing my stretches prior to the workout my butt looked just like the lady in yesterday's video post that I criticized. Oh well, no one was filming me and I was in a room by myself.
Who knows what tomorrow and the weekend will bring. I may kick butt and hit the workouts hard, or I may enjoy my 6th anniversary weekend with my family.
I hope you all have a fantastic fall weekend with the ones you love!
So real quick, today I didn't get up early because I was tired. I knew I'd be able to fit it in on my lunch break...and I did. Kenpo X was today's workout and I have to say, I didn't give it my all but I gave it about 90%. Let me just say that when you are doing jumping jacks and your shirt is coming up so you can see the pooch you're trying to get rid of, it kinda messes with your head. I've seen those people before...you know, their belly is hanging out and you wonder if they can tell...or if they even care! I CARE! Again, not that I have a big saggy belly, but it just isn't what I want it to be. Also, I'd like to add that while doing my stretches prior to the workout my butt looked just like the lady in yesterday's video post that I criticized. Oh well, no one was filming me and I was in a room by myself.
Who knows what tomorrow and the weekend will bring. I may kick butt and hit the workouts hard, or I may enjoy my 6th anniversary weekend with my family.
I hope you all have a fantastic fall weekend with the ones you love!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Day 2, OUCH!
I say OUCH because when the alarm went off at 4:45am and I got out of bed to turn it off I realized just how badly my butt and legs hurt. I blame it all on those darn "sneaky lunges." I wish I could find a pic or video to put on here so everyone would know just how crappy they are. The next time you see me ask and I'll demonstrate for you.
There was no working out today. As the day went on I've only hurt more and more. Now while all this is good and proves that the workouts work, it keeps me from doing something every day. The plan now is to pray that tomorrow morning goes better. I'm hoping this soreness will let up a bit so that I can actually move at 4:45am tomorrow.
For your enjoyment, here's a crappy video demonstrating the sneaky lunges. On another note, someone should really tell this check to wear better pants and/or underwear if she's gonna point a camera at her butt while doing sneaky lunges.
There was no working out today. As the day went on I've only hurt more and more. Now while all this is good and proves that the workouts work, it keeps me from doing something every day. The plan now is to pray that tomorrow morning goes better. I'm hoping this soreness will let up a bit so that I can actually move at 4:45am tomorrow.
For your enjoyment, here's a crappy video demonstrating the sneaky lunges. On another note, someone should really tell this check to wear better pants and/or underwear if she's gonna point a camera at her butt while doing sneaky lunges.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Well, Day 1 (for the 100th time) was a success!
So I mentally prepared myself last night that I would get up bright and early at 4:45am this morning to start Day 1 of P90X (again). Thankfully it worked. The alarm went off, I laid there for just a couple of minutes and then I was up and at 'em.
Although Day 1 should have been Chest and Shoulders, I actually did Legs and Back. I had done a couple of the workouts over the last week or so but had not committed fully to restarting. Today was the day and Legs and Back was the next dvd in line. I've kept to my last idea of skipping the KenpoX, Plyometrics, YogaX, etc and substituting running in their place.
Tomorrow I doubt I'll be able to walk. On Sunday I rode my new bike about five miles. It has been a really long time since I rode a bike last. For some reason only my left leg has been sore and not my right...who knows. Either way, after the 5 miles and Legs and Back this morning, it was likely a bad idea to hit the road running for 3 miles...but I did it anyway. Needless to say, I started off with a BANG today. Hopefully I am able to keep my momentum up. I long for the results I had after my first 45 days of P90X a few months ago.
Here's to another bright and early morning tomorrow. I have yet to decided which dvd it will be...perhaps Chest and Shoulders again. I hope to hit it really hard this week just to help build momentum for the days and weeks to come.
By the way...here's me on my new bike with the girls in-tow behind.
Although Day 1 should have been Chest and Shoulders, I actually did Legs and Back. I had done a couple of the workouts over the last week or so but had not committed fully to restarting. Today was the day and Legs and Back was the next dvd in line. I've kept to my last idea of skipping the KenpoX, Plyometrics, YogaX, etc and substituting running in their place.
Tomorrow I doubt I'll be able to walk. On Sunday I rode my new bike about five miles. It has been a really long time since I rode a bike last. For some reason only my left leg has been sore and not my right...who knows. Either way, after the 5 miles and Legs and Back this morning, it was likely a bad idea to hit the road running for 3 miles...but I did it anyway. Needless to say, I started off with a BANG today. Hopefully I am able to keep my momentum up. I long for the results I had after my first 45 days of P90X a few months ago.
Here's to another bright and early morning tomorrow. I have yet to decided which dvd it will be...perhaps Chest and Shoulders again. I hope to hit it really hard this week just to help build momentum for the days and weeks to come.
By the way...here's me on my new bike with the girls in-tow behind.
Friday, October 15, 2010
A slow start but better than nothing
**Update: Who doesn't love ARGYLE!!**
Just so you know, I did start this week and I only managed 2 workouts...not so great. My commitment is a little low still. Between work, home, kids, hubby, etc I just get tired and want to sleep. If I can only push hard for a couple weeks I can get in a routine, that will help immensely! Also, a quick note on the bangs, they still suck but I'm managing better than before.
Hopefully more exciting things and pics to post in the coming days! Enjoy the beautiful weekend and hug the ones you love!
Just so you know, I did start this week and I only managed 2 workouts...not so great. My commitment is a little low still. Between work, home, kids, hubby, etc I just get tired and want to sleep. If I can only push hard for a couple weeks I can get in a routine, that will help immensely! Also, a quick note on the bangs, they still suck but I'm managing better than before.
Hopefully more exciting things and pics to post in the coming days! Enjoy the beautiful weekend and hug the ones you love!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Hold on, this one is a little bumpy...
So, I've been starting and stopping for quite a while now. I get motivated to get my butt in gear (shape) and then really gross, yet tasty food gets in the way. I work all day, come home to hubby and 3 kids, and get nothing accomplished but falling asleep on the couch.
I managed to survive my first half marathon just over a week ago and I loved it. I ran 13.1 miles in 2 hours and 8 minutes. I'm very happy with that for my first 13.1 miles. We've decided to run another one in Tulsa on November 21st, and I'm quite excited to better my 2:08 PR.
Ok, here's where the road gets bumpy...I just have to vent...
After doing so well and tightening up for 45+ days I fell off the wagon and everything went south. I'm now weigh the most I ever have, feel/look more out of shape than I did prior to my first 45 days, and feel horrible about myself. Yes, I know, I'm not fat or obese and I have not health problems. I shouldn't be so upset...but I am. I'm dimply, flabby, and rolly. My clothes don't seem to fit right and God forbid I ever have to wear a pair of jeans. I've officially reached THAT stage. I used to love jeans...now they are my enemy!
I have no will power when it comes to food. No joke, I feel as though I'm within 2 years of turning into one of those people you see riding the motorized carts at Walmart, while filling their basket with 6-pack bottles of Mt. Dew, and Hostess snacks. You know exactly the one's I'm talking about. Horribly overweight and usually with a 10 year old riding on their lap. Yes, I know, I'm a terrible person for even going there...but you know you've judged before too! I'm just saying, that's how I'm feeling right now.
I have adult acne. Wonderful, just one more thing the make me feel crappy about myself. Did I mention I jumped on the bang-wagon...bad idea! Now I have bad hair to go along with my acne face, flabby body and clothes that don't fit. FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC!
So, the bangs will have to grow-out or I will have to learn to fix them differently. My acne is being treated. I'm working on the will power, and Day 1 of P90X started (again) today.
Once again, my goal is to complete the resistance workouts every other day and run the other days. I want to shed fat, slim down and tone up. I need to keep my cardio up so that I can beat my 2:08 half marathon PR. That's the plan, we'll see how it goes, I hope you enjoyed my mindless vent. Thank you and have a good night!
I managed to survive my first half marathon just over a week ago and I loved it. I ran 13.1 miles in 2 hours and 8 minutes. I'm very happy with that for my first 13.1 miles. We've decided to run another one in Tulsa on November 21st, and I'm quite excited to better my 2:08 PR.
Ok, here's where the road gets bumpy...I just have to vent...
After doing so well and tightening up for 45+ days I fell off the wagon and everything went south. I'm now weigh the most I ever have, feel/look more out of shape than I did prior to my first 45 days, and feel horrible about myself. Yes, I know, I'm not fat or obese and I have not health problems. I shouldn't be so upset...but I am. I'm dimply, flabby, and rolly. My clothes don't seem to fit right and God forbid I ever have to wear a pair of jeans. I've officially reached THAT stage. I used to love jeans...now they are my enemy!
I have no will power when it comes to food. No joke, I feel as though I'm within 2 years of turning into one of those people you see riding the motorized carts at Walmart, while filling their basket with 6-pack bottles of Mt. Dew, and Hostess snacks. You know exactly the one's I'm talking about. Horribly overweight and usually with a 10 year old riding on their lap. Yes, I know, I'm a terrible person for even going there...but you know you've judged before too! I'm just saying, that's how I'm feeling right now.
I have adult acne. Wonderful, just one more thing the make me feel crappy about myself. Did I mention I jumped on the bang-wagon...bad idea! Now I have bad hair to go along with my acne face, flabby body and clothes that don't fit. FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC!
So, the bangs will have to grow-out or I will have to learn to fix them differently. My acne is being treated. I'm working on the will power, and Day 1 of P90X started (again) today.
Once again, my goal is to complete the resistance workouts every other day and run the other days. I want to shed fat, slim down and tone up. I need to keep my cardio up so that I can beat my 2:08 half marathon PR. That's the plan, we'll see how it goes, I hope you enjoyed my mindless vent. Thank you and have a good night!
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