M...I...A

I thought I give a quick update of why I've been MIA for the last week or more....I'M ON VACATION!!! I had good intentions of hitting the workout super hard over my vacation, but instead I've been hitting the "to-do list" super hard. I've been cleaning out the garage for my next project, planting some plants around the yard, cleaning out closets, etc. My 60 day pics will once again be put off until after my vacation, once I can hit it hard for a week. I promise...I'll stick to it this time. Get off my back, 2 weeks of vacation to enjoy with my family...I'm taking advantage of it!!!

Day 54...4 Mile Run Done (3.9 actually)

So I came up a little short on my 4 mile run, however, I ran it faster than I was supposed to, so I'll call it even. I was supposed to do 4 miles at no faster than 10:30 a mile...which would mean I'd finish somewhere after 42:00 minutes. I finished in 36:50.

The humidity was awful and to make matters worse the ipod died half way through the run. I'm glad its done and I can move on. Tomorrow I have Back & Biceps and Ab Ripper X...or I may switch it up and get my legs and back in. Legs & Back tend to mak me pretty sore and they're due up on Friday. Saturday I am supposed to get in 7 or 8 miles, so I'm not sure how that will go with massive soreness...I can only assume poorly.

By the way, in the midst of writing this post, I downed a Double Fudge Cookie Dough Blizzard from DQ. The hubby made a trip and as much as I tried to pass up the offer I just couldn't stick to my guns. It was good but sickening rich...I wish I would have stuck with skipping it...oh well.

60 day pics in 6 short days!!!

Day 53...first day of half marathon training...and I didn't even run

I know, right. It doesn't make sense that today was day 1 of my half marathon training and I didn't even run...but that's what the schedule calls for. Today was my rest/cross training day. How awesome is it that day 1 of a program is a rest day!!! I didn't rest however, I pushed play on Chest, Shoulders & Triceps and Ab Ripper X.

Man oh man, do I hate push ups. They suck, they suck, they suck..especially when you do slow-motion push ups, side to side push ups and one arm push ups. Actually, I skipped the one arm push ups because they suck that much. Again, I like my teeth in my mouth where they belong more than I'd like to attempt a one arm push up and land flat on my face, thus knocking out my teeth! My workout seemed so hard at the time. My arms where shaking and tired and at one point my pecks (boobs) were shaking while attempting a set of those wonderful push ups. But now, I feel just fine. My arms aren't tired or sore. I'm hoping the soreness rears its ugly head tomorrow, just to remind me why I push play.

Ab Ripper X was good. I still hate the start of it. I'm really not sure why because the moves seem to be getting slightly easier, I just think I'm bored with the routine. But, all good runners have strong cores!

Tomorrow starts my training runs. I believe I have 4 miles to do tomorrow, at a very easy pace. I'm excited. This will help me burn more fat and slim down and look more cut...and that's what I want. After watching the marathon this weekend, MAN, some of those chicks are cut up! Keep in mind, I don't plan to be the skinny skinny runner, I want to be a more muscular runner, but slimming down will help me appear more muscular. You can't see my muscles like I'd like, due to the nice layer of insulation. Again, I know I'm not fat, but I could be a little thinner to help show definition.

Here's to a wonderful run tomorrow!

By the way, I was so inspired by all the runners on Saturday that I hit the road and busted out 3.4 miles Sunday morning before going to the parade!

Day 52...Yes, I'm still alive

So its Day 52, I've got 60 day pics in just 8 days, and I've done a whole lot of nothing for the last few days. However, I've decided to change things up once again and will start training for a half marathon during these last 30+ days of my P90X experience. I am very excited by this, as I think it will end with tremendous results. My inspiration for my half marathon training is my hubby.



Craiger isn't a run, and never has been. He's always been the "meat head" type of guy, without the annoying attitude! He's more in to muscle and size instead of being lean and skinny. Therefore, he doesn't look like a runner either. Approximatly a month ago Craiger decided he was going to run the first annual Kirksville Stars and Stripes Half Marathon. At first I really thought he was all talk. He didn't train like he should have. He ran a few miles every other day or so and only attempted one long run, that ended with him walking the last couple of miles due to unbelievable pain. He almost gave in and didn't run...but he didn't. He prepped the day before: kept himself fully hydrated, loaded up on some carbs and he was ready to go. He finished the 13.1 miles while only having to stop to walk once, part of an abnoxious hill at mile 9! I'm so proud of him.

Here's my new plan. I'm going to start training for a half marathon, actual race to be deteremined at a later day. I'm going to continue to do P90X but will be skipping the Plyo, Yoga, Kenpo, etc workouts and will be running instead. My running days will more than make up for the skips. I will continue with the lifting workouts such has legs, back & biceps, chest, shoulders & triceps, back & biceps. This schedule should allow, perfectly, for cardio, endurance and muscling building bliss!!! By day 90 I should be one ripped, fit mother!!!

Day 48 4 mile run...at least that was the plan

We all know cardio and running in particular are good for us overall: muscle tone, lung capacity, heart rate. Well, I've been throwing it into my P90X here and there and for some reason it seems to fall on Wednesdays. Today I skipped P90X and went straight for a 4 mile run....except it only ended up being 3.75 miles.

I ran my normal route, with an added loop in the middle. I assumed this added loop would make my route equal approx 4 miles, however, it didn't. I was so very proud of myself for not stopping...I kept a running (slow running) pace the whole time. This has seemed quite hard lately. Again, I didn't map it ahead of time, only assumed...and you know, when you assume you make an ass out of someone, we won't mention names.

With pictures only 12 days away, I should be running more and at a faster pace. The diet part of this scenario is going ok...with the exception of those darn potty treats. I almost blame my wrist pain on them. You see, ginormous bag of M&Ms is on top of the fridge, and when I reach up to grab a handful my wrist is in the exact position that hurts so bad. Therefore, if I lay off the potty treats I will not only continue to slim down, and at a faster rate, but I will also allow my wrist to heal. Well, that's what I'll keep telling myself.

Day 47 Bringing it Kenpo Style

It seems like forever since I did Kenpo last....but then again, I haven't been the best at sticking to the schedule and Kenpo is Day 6 of each week. I enjoyed it today but feel I could have brought it a little harder. I've somehow ended up with a wrist issue and was a leery of how the punches would feel. I survived to talk about it so I guess that's good.

I now have 13 days til pictures and have tried to tighten the reigns on my eating habits. Its tough when you have potty-training going on in your house...potty treats are M & Ms and it seems that everytime Paislee potties Paislee gets 1 treat and Mom gets a handful!! DELISH! Somehow, someway, its got to stop!

I attempted a protein shake today and have felt pretty good besides the tummy rumbles...I like milk with in my protein shakes but milk doesn't like me. So far so good for today and I hope to have another one as a pre-bedtime snack...muscles heal the most during rest and protein helps heal!

Day 46 A Day of Sneaky Lunges

This workout should have been done last Friday; however, when it was time to "bring it" I was horribly bloated and uncomfortable from eating. The rest of the weekend followed suit and I was very unproductive in the way of working out.

Today I attacked Legs & Back and Ab Ripper X. The quote of the day is, "What's up noise-maker?" I love that...said by Tony to one of the others because the move was causing great strain and they were squealing. This is how I always feel and am glad to know that even the pros do this. I can't wait for the soreness to set in, just because you then know that your hard work is making a difference. With any luck I won't be able to walk in the morning.

Ab Ripper X is getting old. I love that it is only 16 minutes long but having to do it after a 50+ minute workout makes the whole workout take too long. I'm more of an hour in and done kinda gal. But, if I save it and do it later...well, we all know that will never happen, so why even mention it.

I'm starting my countdown now...14 days until my 60 day pics...I better straighten up and pull it together. At this point I'm doubting any changes, that's my hope at least. I know I haven't made any progress and I'm praying there's no regressing!!! That will really kill my motivation. I've got 14 days to eat healthy, hit it hard and get somewhat of a tan. Hopefully pudginess and skanky tan lines will no ensue.

~BTW, it tells me that skanky is not a word...hello, for those of you who don't know skanky = trashy, ugly, nasty, distasteful...I could go on and on but I'll just leave it at that for now.