As I mentioned before, I am planning on starting the program from the beginning next week, along with my neighbor. Instead of sitting around, watching our husbands complete the program while we eat chips and watch tv, we thought we could be more productive.
In the meantime, though, I decided to join Nick for a couple of work-outs this week.
It has been fun.
Yesterday, I joined him on Shoulders and Arms. I found that I did a better job working out with someone else, because the pressure was on to look good. Not because Nick expected it (he does know me fairly well, after all), but because I have done this for a few months and should have something to show for it.
Today, we did Yoga together.
Yep, it was hilarious.
Earlier in the day, I showed him a few moves to explain what Yoga was like. He said, "That doesn't look too hard." I had to hide my laughter so as not to scare him.
He did pretty well, considering he is a guy and this was his first time doing it. It was a huge ego boost to me because I kept hearing comments like, "How are you doing that?" and "You are amazing."
I love that guy.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
New Plan
Yes. I suck. The end is in sight, and I have completely dropped the ball on the last two weeks.
However, I have a new plan.
My neighbor is planning on starting the program next week and we have talked about doing it together. Nick started again, too, but I would still like to stick with the lean program, so I think my friend is the better partner.
Now, I live in reality and know that we will not be able to work-out together every evening...we do have lives. But, I figure between keeping accountable to her and randomly working out with Nick, too, I should be okay.
In the meantime, I am going to continue running around like crazy, attending all of the parties and events at school during the last two weeks, taking care of Noah and selling Mary Kay.
However, I have a new plan.
My neighbor is planning on starting the program next week and we have talked about doing it together. Nick started again, too, but I would still like to stick with the lean program, so I think my friend is the better partner.
Now, I live in reality and know that we will not be able to work-out together every evening...we do have lives. But, I figure between keeping accountable to her and randomly working out with Nick, too, I should be okay.
In the meantime, I am going to continue running around like crazy, attending all of the parties and events at school during the last two weeks, taking care of Noah and selling Mary Kay.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Last Week
Okay. Here is what happened to last week's mornings.
Wednesday-ran errands all morning.
Thursday-cut the grass and cleaned up the backyard.
Friday-air conditioner broke the night before so I had absolutely no desire to work-out when my house was 82 degrees.
Saturday-air conditioner repair man came, baked cookies for dinner with the neighbors, went to a bridal shower, packed up Abby and myself and drove to PA for my brother's college graduation.
Sunday-church with my college roommate (stayed at her house), my brother's graduation, got home close to midnight.
Here I am today, debating between working out or resting and catching up on the Survivor castaway reunion. Hmm, tough choice.
Wednesday-ran errands all morning.
Thursday-cut the grass and cleaned up the backyard.
Friday-air conditioner broke the night before so I had absolutely no desire to work-out when my house was 82 degrees.
Saturday-air conditioner repair man came, baked cookies for dinner with the neighbors, went to a bridal shower, packed up Abby and myself and drove to PA for my brother's college graduation.
Sunday-church with my college roommate (stayed at her house), my brother's graduation, got home close to midnight.
Here I am today, debating between working out or resting and catching up on the Survivor castaway reunion. Hmm, tough choice.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Day 72 Again
Finally-exercise!!! Did Cardio and felt great.
What is interesting is that while missing work-outs the past couple of weeks, I have managed to lose 15 pounds. I guess that does not sound good for P90X-that I lose weight when not doing it. However, I think it is because I am more hungry when working out and do not always stick to the calorie intake that I am aiming for. Also, I am building muscles during the work-out. I still love the work-out, though. I do not run out of breath as easily as before and feel a lot more toned.
Here is to the rest of the week!
What is interesting is that while missing work-outs the past couple of weeks, I have managed to lose 15 pounds. I guess that does not sound good for P90X-that I lose weight when not doing it. However, I think it is because I am more hungry when working out and do not always stick to the calorie intake that I am aiming for. Also, I am building muscles during the work-out. I still love the work-out, though. I do not run out of breath as easily as before and feel a lot more toned.
Here is to the rest of the week!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Day 71 Again
I had my work-out clothes on, was about to put Noah down for a nap, then got a text from my neighbor asking if I could watch her kids for the morning. How could I say no? They are moving soon and she had to get her house ready for a showing.
To make up for it, I took the kids (including Noah, who decided not to nap well with all of the commotion he could hear going on downstairs) for a walk around the neighborhood. Picture the insanity-two kids in my double jogger stroller (for sale-who wants it?) with Noah strapped onto my chest. I caught a few pity looks.
Between that and doing some yard work, I think I made up for it.
To make up for it, I took the kids (including Noah, who decided not to nap well with all of the commotion he could hear going on downstairs) for a walk around the neighborhood. Picture the insanity-two kids in my double jogger stroller (for sale-who wants it?) with Noah strapped onto my chest. I caught a few pity looks.
Between that and doing some yard work, I think I made up for it.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Day What???
Yes, I am still here. No, I have not been working out this week.
I feel awful about it. Not just for my readers (all three of you), but for myself.
My first lame excuse is that my knee was bothering me in the beginning of the week. I have no idea why. Perhaps because I missed a few work-outs and it was yelling at me. Whatever. Anyway, I was not inspired to do P90X exercise with a bum knee.
My second lame excuse (and the real one that has kept me busy) is that I am spring cleaning. Hey, it is raining non-stop so what else am I supposed to do with my time?
Besides work-out.
In this entire week, I have finished deep cleaning the two upstairs bathrooms, the laundry room (or should I say, space), part of the dinning room and most of the kitchen. I never knew it would take so long.
Or, I never knew my house was this filthy.
Anyway, I am going to start fresh next week-I promise.
I feel awful about it. Not just for my readers (all three of you), but for myself.
My first lame excuse is that my knee was bothering me in the beginning of the week. I have no idea why. Perhaps because I missed a few work-outs and it was yelling at me. Whatever. Anyway, I was not inspired to do P90X exercise with a bum knee.
My second lame excuse (and the real one that has kept me busy) is that I am spring cleaning. Hey, it is raining non-stop so what else am I supposed to do with my time?
Besides work-out.
In this entire week, I have finished deep cleaning the two upstairs bathrooms, the laundry room (or should I say, space), part of the dinning room and most of the kitchen. I never knew it would take so long.
Or, I never knew my house was this filthy.
Anyway, I am going to start fresh next week-I promise.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Day 78
I rested today. At least I can do that part of the work-out right.
Well, kind of. Went to church and then to a six-year old birthday party so it was not very restful. On to a new week tomorrow.
Well, kind of. Went to church and then to a six-year old birthday party so it was not very restful. On to a new week tomorrow.
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