It has been a heck of a long time it feels since I have blogged about my 90x journey. Lots of things have happened. First, I kept up with the workouts until last week. I took Tuesday through Sunday off as I was going to be starting Beachbody's 21 Day Fix this Monday (today).
So, I am doing the 21 Day Fix with my Beachbody coach and a few other people in a challenge group. Not sure if I am going to blog about it or just post short synopsis's on the Facebook challenge page the group has.
Regardless, I will be taking a short hiatus from my P90 journey but will return after my 21 days. I will realistically start over from day one and my end up doing the classic version instead of the lean. It appears to be more strength centered, which is more up my alley.
So ta ta for now. :-)
Monday, February 17, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
Day 19: Legs/Back/Abs
Exercise!!!
This morning I woke up and did Legs and Back followed by Ab Ripper X. I felt great afterwards. My repetitions have really increased and my endurance levels have gone up drastically. What I thought was impossible a mere weeks ago is now becoming more and more realistic!!! So AMAZING!!! Solidly fit into one of my favorite pairs of Lucky's today. Smiles abound!!! :-)
Food!!!
My main meal today was a butt ton of the Energy mix (cranberries, pumpkin seeds, edamame, and almonds). Not at all what I would consider well rounded by any means but it was higher in calories it wiped out all of my extra calories. Pretty addictive stuff. I was shy 200 plus calories but that is with the exercises factored in. I went over the 1200 calories allotted at least? ;-)
Ok Well, this is going to be super short because I am super tired. I have double workouts the remainder of the weekend. Fingers crossed all will be grand and glorious!!!
Till tomorrow!! Night!!!
This morning I woke up and did Legs and Back followed by Ab Ripper X. I felt great afterwards. My repetitions have really increased and my endurance levels have gone up drastically. What I thought was impossible a mere weeks ago is now becoming more and more realistic!!! So AMAZING!!! Solidly fit into one of my favorite pairs of Lucky's today. Smiles abound!!! :-)
Food!!!
My main meal today was a butt ton of the Energy mix (cranberries, pumpkin seeds, edamame, and almonds). Not at all what I would consider well rounded by any means but it was higher in calories it wiped out all of my extra calories. Pretty addictive stuff. I was shy 200 plus calories but that is with the exercises factored in. I went over the 1200 calories allotted at least? ;-)
Ok Well, this is going to be super short because I am super tired. I have double workouts the remainder of the weekend. Fingers crossed all will be grand and glorious!!!
Till tomorrow!! Night!!!
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Day 18 P90x Lean (No workout)
So today was like a day that never happened! I woke up with a monster migraine and spent almost the entire day wrapped up in bed. I finally ate dinner when Mark came home. Turkey sandwich and hot soup. The migraine is still lingering despite the fact that I maxed out on the maximum dosage allowed!
So... needless to say... no workout today. No good eating today (well, no eating at all). We will consider it a wash. I will try and work it out this weekend for my make up day. But if not... then I will go continue on and continue to work hard.
Got an email about the 21 Day Fix program today. Due to inclement weather, they have had to push back shipment until the 11th of this month. Hopefully it arrives by the 11th so that I still have time to get it done and continue with P90x prior to the wedding.
Going to get ready for bed now though because while my migraine has been downgraded to a headache... it still is uncomfortable and I am still beat.
So night night!!! See you tomorrow! :-)
So... needless to say... no workout today. No good eating today (well, no eating at all). We will consider it a wash. I will try and work it out this weekend for my make up day. But if not... then I will go continue on and continue to work hard.
Got an email about the 21 Day Fix program today. Due to inclement weather, they have had to push back shipment until the 11th of this month. Hopefully it arrives by the 11th so that I still have time to get it done and continue with P90x prior to the wedding.
Going to get ready for bed now though because while my migraine has been downgraded to a headache... it still is uncomfortable and I am still beat.
So night night!!! See you tomorrow! :-)
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Day 15 P90x Lean (Shoulders and Arms)
Good evening!!!
Exercise!
Well, woke up this morning and did Shoulders and Arms as well as Ab Ripper. I actually used real weights and more of the green bands today as I felt the red bands were not doing anything for me. I did 15 reps or more on all the exercises and really gave a ton of intensity. Regardless of whether my weight is declining, I know for a fact that my strength is increasing... a butt ton. My Ab Ripper was not as much as past days but I am able to do some of all of the workouts. I can feel my abs beneath my skin!! ;-) Today I did 224 ab exercises this morning. Before you know it I will be right up to the max 325 exercises. AWESOME!!!
Food
Went to bed early so I ended up failing to complete my food logging but got it done the next morning. I ended around 270 below my goal. Ugh. But my net calories are under what they need to be so hopefully it will round out in the end. Will continue trying my very best.
Today was a GREAT day. I had been planning an event for the staff at work so that they could get to know our providers and broaden their scope of what services were out there. Thrilled to say that it went very well. So happy that everything worked out so well!!!!
That is pretty much all for the day!!! :-) Bye Bye!!!
Exercise!
Well, woke up this morning and did Shoulders and Arms as well as Ab Ripper. I actually used real weights and more of the green bands today as I felt the red bands were not doing anything for me. I did 15 reps or more on all the exercises and really gave a ton of intensity. Regardless of whether my weight is declining, I know for a fact that my strength is increasing... a butt ton. My Ab Ripper was not as much as past days but I am able to do some of all of the workouts. I can feel my abs beneath my skin!! ;-) Today I did 224 ab exercises this morning. Before you know it I will be right up to the max 325 exercises. AWESOME!!!
Food
Went to bed early so I ended up failing to complete my food logging but got it done the next morning. I ended around 270 below my goal. Ugh. But my net calories are under what they need to be so hopefully it will round out in the end. Will continue trying my very best.
Today was a GREAT day. I had been planning an event for the staff at work so that they could get to know our providers and broaden their scope of what services were out there. Thrilled to say that it went very well. So happy that everything worked out so well!!!!
That is pretty much all for the day!!! :-) Bye Bye!!!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Day 16 P90x Lean (Missed Workout)
Ugh Ugh Ugh Ugh UGH!!!! I hate not doing my workout in the morning. I know myself and I know that I am setting myself up for failure when I skip the morning workout when I wake up. This morning I was up early but because I felt I needed to get into the office early to catch up on work, I told myself I'd come home early and get it done. Hardy har har!!!!
I ended up getting a call from the family I am a GAL to and because the kids were having a rough day, I went over there after work. That put me home after 7 pm and then Mark and I ran to Costco to pick up some things for the home and for my event tomorrow at work. Now it's 9:30 pm and I know that if I work out now I will be up ALL night. Blargh. Not the end of the world but I don't like how it jives with my body and the way I feel.
So... I will move today's LOVED Shoulders and Arms to tomorrow and then just push everything else back. Will still double up Stretch X on Saturday because I enjoy it.
Food today was fine. I ate a butt ton of proteins. Was still under my caloric goal but all things considered... I am not stressing it. Gonna go and get some sleep and start fresh tomorrow.
:-) Night!!
I ended up getting a call from the family I am a GAL to and because the kids were having a rough day, I went over there after work. That put me home after 7 pm and then Mark and I ran to Costco to pick up some things for the home and for my event tomorrow at work. Now it's 9:30 pm and I know that if I work out now I will be up ALL night. Blargh. Not the end of the world but I don't like how it jives with my body and the way I feel.
So... I will move today's LOVED Shoulders and Arms to tomorrow and then just push everything else back. Will still double up Stretch X on Saturday because I enjoy it.
Food today was fine. I ate a butt ton of proteins. Was still under my caloric goal but all things considered... I am not stressing it. Gonna go and get some sleep and start fresh tomorrow.
:-) Night!!
Monday, February 3, 2014
Day 15. P90x Lean (Core)
Good evening!!!!
Exercising
So today was Core Synergistics. I am really getting more and more acclimated to these workouts. Gosh do I love them (Well, almost all of them. I am still avoiding Yoga X). Fantastic news for myself!!!! I actually did like real pushups. Like real pushups!!!! This is amazing!!!!! I was so excited when I actually felt myself go all the down without falling on my face. THAT FEELING ROCKED!!! I even did a few of the dreaded prison cell pushups. Really gave high intensity during the entire workout. I did not do the bonus exercises (last three) but I gave my all during the rest. Actually it was to the point I almost thought I was going to vomit! Never thought I'd say this but I LOVE P90x. I am 100% more a strength and weights gal than a straight up cardio girlie.On another note, my Beachbody coach let me know that we were game on for ordering the new 21 day fix program with Amber Calabrese. This will be a challenge group that will run soon. PUMPED for this. Unfortunately, it may be counter productive to do both P90x AND 21 Day Fix so I will sadly have to take a short hiatus on the P90. Not thrilled about stopping but really excited to see where the 21 day takes me. Plus with the wedding approaching in less than two months, a shorter length work out may be just what the doctor ordered.
Food
Still under my calories. On the positive note, pausing P90 soon and starting 21 day may assist me with my eating. 21 day is focused on portion controlled meals so hopefully it will assist me in training my body to eat more without the fear of over eating/not eating the right foods. Had a half of a roasted chicken sub for lunch today. Haven't had bread in a minute so it was super good!!!!
Had a great day overall. I seriously LOVE doing my workout in the mornings. I may not always relish the idea of getting out of bed but once I start my workout.. Gosh golly gee is it amazing. I spend the day in Gainesville assisting with transporting vehicles so am especially glad I woke up early to knock out Core. There was NO way I'd be ready to work out after being in a car all day.
Tomorrow is Shoulders and Arms plus Ab Ripper!! Woot Woot!!!
Nighty nighty. It's 8:30 pm and I am totally beat!!
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Day 14 P90x Lean (No workout)
Well, this will be a pretty short entry. I took on a new case as a Guardian ad Litem and met with my family for the first time today. I was there a good deal longer than I expected so there was no workout today. Mark and I woke up early enough and had our Sunday breakfast. Very lazy kind of morning. My plan was that I'd run over to the families house and then come back and do Yoga X before starting dinner.
Well, I ended up going grocery shopping for them and then watched a movie with the kids so both the workout and dinner went down the tubes! For the record, so is the shower that I was planning on taking this evening. LOL!
So, maybe this is my subconscious trying to find ways NOT to do Yoga X but my conscious is going to have to nip this in da bootie if this is the case. Yoga X, while super hard for me, is crucial to my progress. NO MORE!
Had leftovers (Mediterranean Chicken) for dinner. My biggest weakness lately has been the dark chocolate raw almonds. I keep telling Mark to hide them. Boy are they good. I know they are "good" for you (in the sense of the non horrible fat and in comparison to Doritos) but you can certainly overeat on foods that are ok foods. My calories still ended up about a hundred under.
We shall see what this week brings!!!!!
Peace!
Well, I ended up going grocery shopping for them and then watched a movie with the kids so both the workout and dinner went down the tubes! For the record, so is the shower that I was planning on taking this evening. LOL!
So, maybe this is my subconscious trying to find ways NOT to do Yoga X but my conscious is going to have to nip this in da bootie if this is the case. Yoga X, while super hard for me, is crucial to my progress. NO MORE!
Had leftovers (Mediterranean Chicken) for dinner. My biggest weakness lately has been the dark chocolate raw almonds. I keep telling Mark to hide them. Boy are they good. I know they are "good" for you (in the sense of the non horrible fat and in comparison to Doritos) but you can certainly overeat on foods that are ok foods. My calories still ended up about a hundred under.
We shall see what this week brings!!!!!
Peace!
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Day 13 P90x Lean (Legs and Back/Ab/Stretch)
Well, I have not been great at updating daily by any means. I have not been getting up early every morning like I'd prefer but I have still been getting in my workouts on the missed days after work. Unfortunately, this discombobulates my entire schedule and system and at the end... I'm just too tired to write after working out, getting dinner ready, taking care of the dogs, and then finding a few minutes to just chill with Mark before bed.
Well, this morning I woke up and had my fitting for the bridesmaid dress. I got my dates jumbled and thought it was the 31st when it was actually the 30th. Davids Bridal was super fantastic though and allowed me to come in this morning. GREAT news!!! My dress was too big. As soon as I put it on the tailor was like "oh no no.. this is a whole size bigger than it needs to be". So she ordered an 8 for me but cautioned me about too much more loss. I explained what I was doing and the fact that it was a 90 day program. My goal was not to crash diet and that in fact, I was working on eating MORE food. She said that if I lost more than ten more pounds... the eight would not fit and they would not have time to order a six or tailor it down before the wedding. So.. I will really need to focus on my eating and maybe alter down the intensity. I certainly won't be stopping my program but can ease up just a tad. On the whole, I felt pretty great about going down the dress size.
Exercise
When I got home I jumped right into Legs and Back, followed by Ab Ripper. I then wrapped it up with Stretch X, which was absolutely AMAZING. Extremely low intensity but really works your muscles with the idea of extending your flexibility. Increasing my flexibility has been one of the major things I have been striving to work at as I know I am particularly weak in this area. Loved today. Am planning on doing Yoga X tomorrow. Good work out day overall!!! I am finding that I am able to do all the warm ups (running, jacks, etc) straight through without stopping for breaks. I have steadily been increasing in both my strength training exercises and with Ab Ripper. Looking back to the first time I did Abs and literally sat and watched them working out thinking "Hell to the NO" to now... where I am doing a lot more (still not the full 25 per ab routine but a ton better).
Food
Because of the length of my workouts yesterday and the intensity given, my net calories were only around 660. This left me a ton to eat but I was not hungry. Still trying to eat at least five meals a day (Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, and then depending on intake a small snack before bed) but during the weekends, I often use my shake as a my lunch. Mark and I went to our Publix, where they have the scale I use for consistency, and sure enough, as predicted, my weight was at 157. So I went up a few pounds. I wasn't overly stressed because I know my inches have gone down some and I feel the muscles developing in my body (plus... this is also the time of the month where I gain icky water weight :-)) However, not liking that I may not be hitting on all my needed food areas. Don't want to sabotage myself in the end. Will continue to work on this.
Been feeling more tired than normal the last bit. Not sure whether this has to do with medication I am taking, supplements, food, or just because I am getting tired? Who knows but I will monitor.
That's all for tonight!! Nighty Night!
Well, this morning I woke up and had my fitting for the bridesmaid dress. I got my dates jumbled and thought it was the 31st when it was actually the 30th. Davids Bridal was super fantastic though and allowed me to come in this morning. GREAT news!!! My dress was too big. As soon as I put it on the tailor was like "oh no no.. this is a whole size bigger than it needs to be". So she ordered an 8 for me but cautioned me about too much more loss. I explained what I was doing and the fact that it was a 90 day program. My goal was not to crash diet and that in fact, I was working on eating MORE food. She said that if I lost more than ten more pounds... the eight would not fit and they would not have time to order a six or tailor it down before the wedding. So.. I will really need to focus on my eating and maybe alter down the intensity. I certainly won't be stopping my program but can ease up just a tad. On the whole, I felt pretty great about going down the dress size.
Exercise
When I got home I jumped right into Legs and Back, followed by Ab Ripper. I then wrapped it up with Stretch X, which was absolutely AMAZING. Extremely low intensity but really works your muscles with the idea of extending your flexibility. Increasing my flexibility has been one of the major things I have been striving to work at as I know I am particularly weak in this area. Loved today. Am planning on doing Yoga X tomorrow. Good work out day overall!!! I am finding that I am able to do all the warm ups (running, jacks, etc) straight through without stopping for breaks. I have steadily been increasing in both my strength training exercises and with Ab Ripper. Looking back to the first time I did Abs and literally sat and watched them working out thinking "Hell to the NO" to now... where I am doing a lot more (still not the full 25 per ab routine but a ton better).
Food
Because of the length of my workouts yesterday and the intensity given, my net calories were only around 660. This left me a ton to eat but I was not hungry. Still trying to eat at least five meals a day (Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, and then depending on intake a small snack before bed) but during the weekends, I often use my shake as a my lunch. Mark and I went to our Publix, where they have the scale I use for consistency, and sure enough, as predicted, my weight was at 157. So I went up a few pounds. I wasn't overly stressed because I know my inches have gone down some and I feel the muscles developing in my body (plus... this is also the time of the month where I gain icky water weight :-)) However, not liking that I may not be hitting on all my needed food areas. Don't want to sabotage myself in the end. Will continue to work on this.
Been feeling more tired than normal the last bit. Not sure whether this has to do with medication I am taking, supplements, food, or just because I am getting tired? Who knows but I will monitor.
That's all for tonight!! Nighty Night!
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