Yep, still attempting to work out. I feel this time I am being a bit more flexible, though.
What? More flexible than the first time through?
I know, I know. It is really hard to stick to a schedule with the kids home. I am trying to do what I can do with the small amount of spare time I have left.
I meant to complete everything last week, but yard work got in the way. I carried stacks of wood to the backyard, drilled holes into them, stacked them together, and used a sledgehammer to finish the job. Then carried soil and mulch to put around my new plants. After sweating more than I did during Cardio, I figured I had a good work-out.
This week, I have done a couple of work-outs with Nick. Shoulders and Arms was good. Started Yoga this evening with Nick, then got a text from my neighbor asking to take a walk. Walked for awhile, then finished the last half hour of Yoga with Nick. Works for me.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Day 2 Part 2
Ah, Cardio. My favorite.
No, seriously, it really is. Not as long as the other work-outs and I enjoy every part of it.
Except for Superman/Banana. Seriously, who came up with that ridiculous idea?
In the midst of sweating my butt off doing Cardio, I got a text from my neighbor who got home too late to join me, asking to go for a walk instead. Considering my dvd somehow skipped the last part of the work-out, I figured I better make up for it. So, as I was gasping and dripping sweat on my phone, I texted her back and agreed.
Walking and talking with a friend? So beats doing Cardio alone.
No, seriously, it really is. Not as long as the other work-outs and I enjoy every part of it.
Except for Superman/Banana. Seriously, who came up with that ridiculous idea?
In the midst of sweating my butt off doing Cardio, I got a text from my neighbor who got home too late to join me, asking to go for a walk instead. Considering my dvd somehow skipped the last part of the work-out, I figured I better make up for it. So, as I was gasping and dripping sweat on my phone, I texted her back and agreed.
Walking and talking with a friend? So beats doing Cardio alone.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Day 1 Part 2
I am starting the program from the beginning.
Yes, I am crazy.
My neighbor and I are going to help motivate each other, as she is starting for the first time and our husbands are doing the program as well.
Today, I did Core Synergistics. Considering I have not done this one for awhile, it kicked my butt. For some reason, I forgot about all of the push-ups. Sphinx push-ups? Seriously?
My motivation to start again came from this past weekend. I put on my bathing suit.
What is amusing to me is that I felt pretty great in most parts of my body, except for my thighs and stomach. I know, I know. The mother of three does not feel super in that area. Shocking. But, it got me to thinking that most of the work-outs that I missed because of time commitments were legs and back and the ab ripper. Hmm.
So, here we go again. Wish me luck.
Yes, I am crazy.
My neighbor and I are going to help motivate each other, as she is starting for the first time and our husbands are doing the program as well.
Today, I did Core Synergistics. Considering I have not done this one for awhile, it kicked my butt. For some reason, I forgot about all of the push-ups. Sphinx push-ups? Seriously?
My motivation to start again came from this past weekend. I put on my bathing suit.
What is amusing to me is that I felt pretty great in most parts of my body, except for my thighs and stomach. I know, I know. The mother of three does not feel super in that area. Shocking. But, it got me to thinking that most of the work-outs that I missed because of time commitments were legs and back and the ab ripper. Hmm.
So, here we go again. Wish me luck.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Random Work-Outs
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.
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.
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!
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