Mama Said Knock You Out

Blogdate: 7/27

Workout: Cardio Party 1

Last day of my no sweets challenge- after the first few days it really wasn't very difficult.

I really procrastinated working out tonight- I think it was after 10 before I finally pushed play. And then I had this weird dream that I was interviewing for a position with Lululemon and for some reason my dad insisted on coming along, sitting on the floor and playing Guild Wars. Is this a sign of over training?

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

Week One Down!

Blogdate: 7/25

Workout: Crunch Fat Burning Yoga

I heart Sara Ivanhoe's Yoga workouts. She cues well, has a soothing voice and strings the poses together nicely. She also has a good balance of touchy-feely with athletic style yoga.

I did it this afternoon while my 2 year old napped.

Mistakes Burn Calories

Blogdate: 7/24

Workout: Cardio Party Remix

Right up there as far as favorite workouts go next to the 20 Minute workout is Cardio Party Remix (CPR). It is 30 minutes, has two Turbos and came with Booty Sculpt as part of the first Turbo 'expansion pack'. The workout features extended versions of combinations from Cardio Parties 1 and 2 and because it is so short the combinations build quickly. You don't have time to think about how tired you are or anything!

This workout features one of my favorite reminders from Chalene: don't worry about mistakes because mistakes burn calories, too!

CPR is probably more choreography intense than many might like, but I find the challenge keeps me engaged.

My sweetless week is going great! I only went over my points by 2 today!

I am feeling great- this was my 5th workout this week! Week one is almost in the bag!

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.

Sweet Relief

Blogdate: 7/22

Workout: Cardio Party 1

I was too exhausted last night after work to exercise. It didn't help that I ate garbage. I did journal it, however, but I'm defeating the purpose and I need to stop this spiral. I am going to challenge myself not to have sweets this next week. I am a big proponent of Moderation in All Things, but I think I need something drastic to check myself.

Good workout tonight- I love Cardio Party 1. Of course, I have done this thing to death, but there are some things I do to relieve the tedium. (NOTE- the workout is a blast, but once you have done anything hundreds of times it is going to get tedious)

One technique I use is to rotate which wall of the room I am looking at. This is especially helpful on the 'Mama Said Knock You Out' section that is both long and strenuous. Each 32 count you shift to face a different wall.

I am also focusing on keeping my weight over my toes and not in my heels (in order to protect my knees).

My diet was MUCH better today. I was tempted a little by the sweets at work (I manage a bookstore) but nothing I couldn't handle. I went over by 7 points for the day, but compared to the 20+ I've been over the last few days I'll call that a success!

You don't drown by falling in the water, you drown by staying there.