Day 2

Almost didn't do Cardio today. 

I do not feel well and my body is completely sore from yesterday's work-out.  But, I knew if I did not do it, the entire week would fall apart.

So, I put Noah down for his nap and got to work.  The yoga actually felt great (and by great, I mean that my muscles were screaming at me) since it worked at my aches and pains.

What I find to be my downfall with Cardio is that I am starving all day after doing it.  Most of the work-outs are great calorie burners, but something about Cardio makes me want to eat all day long.  Kind of defeats the purpose, right?  My goal at my next grocery trip is to buy better things for lunch so that I am not prone to eat so many snacks.

Day 1

I have never felt so motivated in my life.  Three Thanksgiving dinners will do that to a person.

Started with Core-again.  I swear, I am a pro at Core and Cardio since I keep starting with them.  I did my best and worked hard and it felt great.

Here's hoping this continues...

My Confession

Okay, so I said no excuses.  But, that was before I watched an extra child for a week, baked for number one of three Thanksgiving dinners, and then left town for the second and actual Thanksgiving dinner.

As I am sitting on my butt typing this, I swear that I had every intention of at least running with my little brother while being at our parent's house.  After all, he is currently training to be a state tropper and is basically going through boot camp right now.  That would be a good work-out, right?

Is it my fault that Thanksgiving dinner has done us both in?  Motivation?  What kind of word is that during this holiday week?

Oh, that's right-it's the word that I will need to make up for all of the yummy food that I have inhaled the past few days.

I will try again on Monday.

Day 3

See?  I told you-no more excuses.

I almost had an excuse.  I am watching my neighbor's child for the next few afternoons, giving me an easy out.  Well, perhaps I am a bad baby-sitter, but I just finished Shoulders and Arms-and Ab Ripper!-while she and Caleb played with play-doh. 

Sure, I now have a lovely mess to clean up.  But, it was worth it to finally stick with completing my third day of the work-out on the actual third day.

I hope the kids do not need me for awhile.  After doing Ab Ripper, there is a strong chance that I will be throwing up soon.

Day 2

Did Cardio today. 

What I love about Cardio is that I can keep up with the entire thing.  And it makes me sweat.  I always feel like I have accomplished something after doing it.

Which is probably why I feel tired and tend to skip the next day.  But, not this time!  No excuses.

This Time I Mean It

Got a little busy.  Ran with Noah one day instead of working out.  Legs hurt for two days.

With the holidays coming up-no excuses!  I want to enjoy my Thanksgiving feast and Christmas cookies.

Did Core this morning and actually felt pretty great about it.  I am treating this as an official day one again with no more excuses in sight.

Cue sick kids and a busy holiday season.

Day 9

Was going to do Cardio, then I heard Nick mentioned he would be doing Plyo in the evening.  So, I decided to wait for him and do that work-out instead.

Finally got the kids to bed and I looked at Nick, passed out on the couch and said, "Ready to get your work-out clothes on?"

If looks could kill...

After much discussion, he finally gave in and we did Plyo together.  I enjoy doing that one every now and then, but not every time.  It is just too rough on my bad knees.  But, as Nick said, it felt good to work out.

Days 7 And 8

The kids were home for a five day weekend.  Nick was in Las Vegas for a conference.  Enough said.

Used many day sevens for rest and got back on track today with Core.  Nick plans on starting the program again from the beginning.  This time, he will be doing Lean, like I am.  That should help with my motivation.  On the days where I run out of time in the morning, I have no excuse not to work out in the evening since he will be doing it anyway.

It should be fun.