Riptoberfest Week 4 Day 5!

Blogdate: 10/22

Workout: 20 Minute Workout & Lower Body Jam

I re-arranged the schedule, again, to relieve some of the pressure off today. I've got so much to do, with packing and all, that I needed shorter cardio this morning.

The 20 Minute workout- still one of my favorites! "The Roof Is On Fire" finale is a blast! The energy is fantastic. It just zips past.

I can hardly believe I am here at the end- 14 weeks and 75 workouts! I am very pleased with the results. Can't wait for the weigh-in tomorrow!

60 Workouts Down!

Blogdate: 10/6

Workout: Punch, Kick & Jam (w/ 20 Minute Workout) + Ab Jam

I tweaked my back big time during Ab Jam- I hope I'm not paying for that later!

Working out in the morning is challenging- and not just from a getting up at 5:30 standpoint. I don't have a full day's supply of energy to draw on, and my body isn't as warm and limber from moving around all day.

I also need to refuel better after an am workout so I am better prepared for the next day. I love my morning oatmeal with blueberries, but I need more protein post-workout.

Rip You Up Rotation Week 4: Day Three!

Blogdate: 9/22

Workout: 20 Minute Workout

Really? The 20 Minute Workout? How long has it been since I've done this?

I was really tempted to blow off my workout tonight, and double up another night. I mean, It's just 20 minutes, right?

But hey, it's just 20 minutes. Let's do it!

My pictures got a little messed up at this point, because I thought tonight's workout was 52, instead of 51. So this picture is actually tomorrow night (PKJ + LBJ- I even used the gloves!)

Rip You Up Rotation Week 2: Day Six!

Blogdate: 9/11

Workout: Lower Body Jam + 20 Minute Workout (with gloves)

This is the first time I've done LBJ in I don't know how long- well over a year! It is an amazing, intense workout, it just doesn't workout the upper body (duh) so I don't do it very often. I have forgotten how TOUGH this thing is!

This is the first time in weeks that I've done the 20 Minute workout. It is fun to be able to give something your complete and total all knowing you can go guns-a'blazing because it is so short. I can remember, though, a time not so long ago (perhaps 8 weeks ago?) when this was a tougher workout. It's a nice benchmark.

BTW- I had a Non-Scale Victory (NSV) today. After 8 weeks, 42 workouts and who knows how many pounds (I will on Monday) SOMEONE noticed that I have lost weight. My mother-in-law mentioned something to my husband when she came over to babysit tonight about if I 'had lost weight' and he told her to 'please say something' about it to me- apparently I'm neurotic about all this or something. Did the fact that I'm blogging about it give me away as neurotic? ANYWAY my MIL was very complimentary, and me, being a self-conscious goob, thanked her and quickly changed the subject.

So Stinking Tired...

Blogdate: 8/1

Workout: 20 Minute Workout + Ab Jam

I got my workout in last night- both Cardio Party 2 and Crunch Fat Burning Yoga. I really like that yoga workout! I am hoping that increasing my flexibility will help take stress off my knees. I have heard critiques that say there are too many Down Dogs in this yoga workout, but I don't mind- I am trying really hard to make Down Dog my friend!

But today- Oh, man! I was so stinking tired all day! It was fast Sunday, so I didn't eat breakfast or lunch and I was so cranky all afternoon! And then my 2 year old didn't nap and was keyed up all evening! Not my best day. Now I've got to go work out before we start rolling...

Don't Just Lean Side to side... CRUNCH side to side!

Blogdate: 7/26

Workout: 20 Minute + Ab Jam

My no sweets challenge ends on Wednesday. I am really glad I've been doing it. Knowing that I can still have sweets, just not this week, has helped strengthen my restraint. I've never seen the wisdom in a 'cheat day' before, but I think that if you were working hard the rest of the week you wouldn't want to throw it all away. You'd be pretty conservative on your 'cheat day'.

My oatmeal and blueberries breakfast didn't quite do the trick this morning and I became hungry at work around 9:30 am. I decided on a bag of nuts instead of a bag of candy, even though it was more points, but still managed to work it in to my points for the day. I ended up over 5 after my workout, which is just fine considering the 35 weekly points WW gives you.

I had a tough workout with the gloves tonight- my biceps were really sore from my yoga session yesterday. I need to wear my heart rate monitor and compare calorie burns with and without the gloves.

This week's workouts : (My week 2 is a modified beginner week 3 from the Turbo Jam rotation)
20 Minute + Ab Jam
Cardio Party 1
Turbo Sculpt + Ab Jam
Cardio Party 2
20 Minute + Ab Jam
Yoga

Leave The Singing To Holly

Blogdate: 7/23

Workout: 20 Minute + Ab Jam

I only went over by four points today! It would help if I didn't blow 17 points at Taco Bell! But I came home from work (I worked late tonight), worked out and went to bed without snacking.

Used the gloves again tonight. They really change the dynamic. There is no 'active recovery' with those things. And by the finale my speedbags were really hurting. I also use them for the first (standing) half of Ab Jam and find they help me isolate my abs.

Right There in the Obliques, Babydoll!

Blogdate: 7/20

Workout: 20 Minute Workout + Ab Jam

I did the 20 minute workout with those stinking gloves on and just about killed myself! That adds a lot! Each one couldn't possibly weigh more than a pound-and-a-half, but usually I am resting/recovering when not kicking or jumping and nu-uh, that doesn't happen with the hand weights on!

I was in an infomercial for Turbo Jam (back down at fighting weight) and during the taping someone (who shall remain nameless but is way more famous than me) drained all the sand out of her weighted gloves so she wouldn't get exhausted during the filming!

I can completely understand- fatigue sets in and my form goes to crap when I use these too long. For now, I am going to use them when I do the short workouts to maximize my calorie burn.

Did Ab Jam as well. I am doing a hybrid of the beginning rotation that comes with the original Turbo Jam kit. Beachbody's calender wants you to do Learn and Burn twice and the 20 Minute twice in the first week, but I know the moves and I have some conditioning from doing an hour on the eliptical trainer at the gym 3 times a week for the last 2 months.

I like Ab Jam- I wish I had other ab workouts to rotate in because according the rotation, I am going to be doing Ab Jam at least twice a week. Maybe someone will buy me Turbo Fire of Chalene Extreme for Christmas.

I journalled everything, including all the candy I ate! I've got to shake this. I read that successful weight loss is about 80% from diet! I get bored at work and guess what I do???!?!? Argh!

The Roof, The Roof...

Blogdate: 7/19

Workout: 20 Minute Workout

I love this workout! The music is inspiring- especially 'The Roof is on Fire' as the finale! The only drawback (although, it could be a plus..) is that it is so short. In the workout Chalene says it is going to be "The best 20 minutes of your day" and today it really was. I felt great!

My diet for the day, however, was less inspired. I was feeling down because my family has just left after visiting for 2 weeks. Let's just say my sweet tooth got the best of me.

I also played Wii Cheer 2 for about an hour. That is a fun game! If you have a dance background you can pick up the routines and perform them along with the cheerleaders (I know- I almost titled this blog 'Old, Fat Cheerleader' since 'Slow, Fat Triathlete' was taken!).

This week's workouts: (I am doing a modified week 2 beginner rotation)
20 Minute
20 Minute + Ab Jam
Cardio Party 1
20 Minute + Ab Jam
Cardio Party Remix
Yoga