Hi All,
Today was day 6 and I FEEL GREAT! The workout today was Fire 30 and Stretch 10. This is the third time I've done both workouts. I may have mentioned it here before but I'll say it again just in case. TurboFire is ALL cardio so far. It's like taking a high intensity aerobic class filled with different moves and routines. Unlike an aerobic class at the gym, these classes are filled with tons of great music and fun moves that make the time fly by. The music is the part that impresses me the most. I'm not a "dance" or "techno" -type music girl at all. They've actually taken some of my favorite songs and upped the tempo a little bit. I am very impressed.
So anyways, today was the first day I actually did the entire Fire 30 workout without stopping. There were a few times I was a little confused (I'm still trying to get the moves down) but it was my best workout so far. I feel so accomplished. The Stretch 10 class is just like it's name...stretching. Its a super easy class but is perfect at the end of a hard workout.
Tomorrow is a new workout. I can't wait to try it.
I just have to point out that for me at this point during my new workout I would try to find excuses as to why I can't fit my workouts into my schedule. Now I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow's workout and wondering if it would be a bad thing to get up extra early to fit it in...that means 3:30am...it's crazy, but I'm seriously mulling it over...I better get to bed if it's ever going to happen.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Chugging Along - Days 4 & 5
Today is my oldest baby's birthday. Ian, Mommy loves you so much and you're one of the reasons I'm doing this.
I officially took 4 days off as "rest" days after the accident. I was still a little stiff and sore but I had to keep going. Day 4 was just a repeat of the day 1 workout. I was really impressed with how quickly I am picking up on all the crazy moves. I am not a dancer in the least. TurboFire is a bunch of routines and the moves are super tricky. I am completely impressed with my improvement!
I also took my before pictures and OH MY GOSH, I am so disappointed in myself for letting it get this out of control. Everyone has to start somewhere so I just have to keep that image in my mind and remind myself every day (every minute, hour, etc.) that I control my impulses and I cannot let food keep me from my goals.
Day 5 was a new workout. The workout itself was close to an hour long but my husband stayed with me the entire time. For the first time since I started I was completely drenched in sweat and exhausted. It was such a great feeling when I had finished. Afterwards I spend the rest of the night making cupcakes for Ian's class and resisting the urge to eat 10 of them. I had 1/2 just to make sure they tasted right (wink, wink).
Today I'm off to a great start. I've had my breakfast of whole wheat toast with some natural peanut butter and coffee (of course). Coffee is a daily staple for me and I cannot wake up without it. Lunch will be Chocolate Shakeology with peanut butter and a banana. I haven't thought of dinner yet but it will definitely be something healthy.
I officially took 4 days off as "rest" days after the accident. I was still a little stiff and sore but I had to keep going. Day 4 was just a repeat of the day 1 workout. I was really impressed with how quickly I am picking up on all the crazy moves. I am not a dancer in the least. TurboFire is a bunch of routines and the moves are super tricky. I am completely impressed with my improvement!
I also took my before pictures and OH MY GOSH, I am so disappointed in myself for letting it get this out of control. Everyone has to start somewhere so I just have to keep that image in my mind and remind myself every day (every minute, hour, etc.) that I control my impulses and I cannot let food keep me from my goals.
Day 5 was a new workout. The workout itself was close to an hour long but my husband stayed with me the entire time. For the first time since I started I was completely drenched in sweat and exhausted. It was such a great feeling when I had finished. Afterwards I spend the rest of the night making cupcakes for Ian's class and resisting the urge to eat 10 of them. I had 1/2 just to make sure they tasted right (wink, wink).
Today I'm off to a great start. I've had my breakfast of whole wheat toast with some natural peanut butter and coffee (of course). Coffee is a daily staple for me and I cannot wake up without it. Lunch will be Chocolate Shakeology with peanut butter and a banana. I haven't thought of dinner yet but it will definitely be something healthy.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Days 3 & 4
Hi all!
Day 3 was my rest day. It's a good thing too because on my way to work I was in a car accident and got a ride to the hospital in an ambulance! First and last time for me. I was stopped at a light (probably the 10th+ back in line) when out of no where I was rear-ended! I didn't hear any warning of tires screeching or anything! Nothing is broken but I am really, really sore and I'm considering visiting another doctor for the pain in my neck and back. Normally I drive a Honda Accord, but I was driving my husbands GMC Sierra that day and I truly believe it saved me from being more hurt. I have no clue how fast that guy was going but his airbags deployed and there was very extensive front end damage to his car.
So Day 4 came around and I decided that it would probably be in my best interest to skip the workout for the day. I am so upset that I couldn't workout because I just started this way cool program and I don't want to "quit" on myself so soon. I know that it was the right decision because I am in a lot more pain than the day of the accident. I did, however, maintain my healthy eating habits so I'm proud of myself for that.
Tonight is my next workout. I'm still not too sure I'm going to do it because I'm starting to get really stiff now and my neck is really bothering me today. The program is so very intense I want to make sure I'm not going to pass out or hurt myself even more!
I'm tired of making excuses for why I can't workout. I know this is actually a valid excuse but I still feel like I've already failed myself.
Day 3 was my rest day. It's a good thing too because on my way to work I was in a car accident and got a ride to the hospital in an ambulance! First and last time for me. I was stopped at a light (probably the 10th+ back in line) when out of no where I was rear-ended! I didn't hear any warning of tires screeching or anything! Nothing is broken but I am really, really sore and I'm considering visiting another doctor for the pain in my neck and back. Normally I drive a Honda Accord, but I was driving my husbands GMC Sierra that day and I truly believe it saved me from being more hurt. I have no clue how fast that guy was going but his airbags deployed and there was very extensive front end damage to his car.
So Day 4 came around and I decided that it would probably be in my best interest to skip the workout for the day. I am so upset that I couldn't workout because I just started this way cool program and I don't want to "quit" on myself so soon. I know that it was the right decision because I am in a lot more pain than the day of the accident. I did, however, maintain my healthy eating habits so I'm proud of myself for that.
Tonight is my next workout. I'm still not too sure I'm going to do it because I'm starting to get really stiff now and my neck is really bothering me today. The program is so very intense I want to make sure I'm not going to pass out or hurt myself even more!
I'm tired of making excuses for why I can't workout. I know this is actually a valid excuse but I still feel like I've already failed myself.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Day 2
I just finished my workout for the day. It was short but extremely intense!
I tried my hardest to eat healthy. I did well then entire day until my sister-in-law's boyfriend came to celebrate Valentine's Day with her and brought PIZZA and BUFFALO wings! For anyone that truly knows me they know that I am a really big sucker for pizza. I just love it and could eat it all day and all night. So after doing so well the entire day I completely broke down and ate a couple pieces of each.
To try to make up for the unhealthy eating, I drank some of the P90X Energy & Endurance. It's a lemon-lime flavored powder that you mix with water and it will give you an extra energy boost for your workout. It worked like a charm! I gave my short workout all the intensity I could and I feel great about it.
Tomorrow is a planned rest day for me. I haven't taken my measurements, before pictures or weight yet so I'll be sure to do that tomorrow.
Now it's time to relax and study for my upcoming CPA test. Eeeesh! It's a good thing the kiddos are sound asleep.
I tried my hardest to eat healthy. I did well then entire day until my sister-in-law's boyfriend came to celebrate Valentine's Day with her and brought PIZZA and BUFFALO wings! For anyone that truly knows me they know that I am a really big sucker for pizza. I just love it and could eat it all day and all night. So after doing so well the entire day I completely broke down and ate a couple pieces of each.
To try to make up for the unhealthy eating, I drank some of the P90X Energy & Endurance. It's a lemon-lime flavored powder that you mix with water and it will give you an extra energy boost for your workout. It worked like a charm! I gave my short workout all the intensity I could and I feel great about it.
Tomorrow is a planned rest day for me. I haven't taken my measurements, before pictures or weight yet so I'll be sure to do that tomorrow.
Now it's time to relax and study for my upcoming CPA test. Eeeesh! It's a good thing the kiddos are sound asleep.
Day 1
Day 1 is officially in the books! Wowwyyyyy! That was a tough one but was SO MUCH FUN! I didn't even realize thirty minutes had gone by. I knew that TurboFire was an advanced program but the allure of being able to lose high amounts of weight in a short period of time really made me want to try it. I have learned that I am so uncoordinated and have absolutely no rhythm or dance moves whatsoever!
What's great about the program is that Chalene Johnson just jumps right in. Even the warmup in very quick and filled with a bunch of exercises. With every class there is a "new to class" option where Chalene goes over all the moves (slowly at first then picks up the tempo). Even though the tempo is slowed down it was still tough. I can tell already that I'm going to have to watch the "new to class" lessons a few times before moving on to the regular workout.
So, along with a workout I've decided to eat a lot better. My intention was to post my meal plans for the week here, but I've already failed at that! I can't find the time (I know, bad excuse) to actually sit down and get it done, but I have been making better choices and drinking Shakeology every day.
Here's a little more info about my life since it's hard to understand why this is such a big deal for me without it:
So anyways, that's it for today. Since I did my first workout last night, tonight is the second workout. I've already eaten a healthy breakfast (whole wheat English muffin with almond butter and low-sugar jelly). My snack for this morning/afternoon is a low-sodium rice cake with 1/2 a banana (slices) and a little bit of almond butter. Lunch will be a Chocolate Shakeology made with coffee, banana and a little bit of cinnamon.
What's great about the program is that Chalene Johnson just jumps right in. Even the warmup in very quick and filled with a bunch of exercises. With every class there is a "new to class" option where Chalene goes over all the moves (slowly at first then picks up the tempo). Even though the tempo is slowed down it was still tough. I can tell already that I'm going to have to watch the "new to class" lessons a few times before moving on to the regular workout.
So, along with a workout I've decided to eat a lot better. My intention was to post my meal plans for the week here, but I've already failed at that! I can't find the time (I know, bad excuse) to actually sit down and get it done, but I have been making better choices and drinking Shakeology every day.
Here's a little more info about my life since it's hard to understand why this is such a big deal for me without it:
- I am 30 years old
- I have been married for 5+ years
- I have 2 bouncing boys - Ian (4) and Owen (1 1/2)
- I have 2 dogs (Guinness & Stella)
- I have my Bachelors Degree in Accounting
- I work full-time as an Accountant for a CPA firm
- I currently attend school for my M.B.A. with a focus in Finance
- I am studying to pass the C.P.A. exam (I've passed 3 of the 4 tests)
So anyways, that's it for today. Since I did my first workout last night, tonight is the second workout. I've already eaten a healthy breakfast (whole wheat English muffin with almond butter and low-sugar jelly). My snack for this morning/afternoon is a low-sodium rice cake with 1/2 a banana (slices) and a little bit of almond butter. Lunch will be a Chocolate Shakeology made with coffee, banana and a little bit of cinnamon.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Beginning (again)
Where to begin? If you read my "About Me" you'll see that I'm a serial fad dieter and weight-loss program buyer and trier. It all ends now. I have realized that diet and exercise MUST go together to see any sort of long-lasting weight loss.
This blog is my way to be accountable to the world for my success or failure. Here I will post all things related (and may some unrelated things) to my exercise program including what day of the program I'm on, what I'm eating, and which exercises I did that day. Most importantly, I will post my results at the end of 30, 60 and 90 days for everyone to see.
A few months ago I purchased ChaLean Extreme and I love it! For those unfamiliar, it is a program that helps you burn fat by building up your muscles. I've made some great strides in the first phase of the program and I can now lift 7.5 lbs for upper body exercises and 17.5 lbs for lower body. I have not, however, lost any weight as of yet. That's where my frustration sets in. I know I'm building muscle and I feel great but when I step on the scale it's really discouraging to see zero weight loss.
After much research, I decided to purchase TurboFire today. It's another Chalene Johnson product like ChaLean Extreme. I really like her workouts because they're fun and motivational at the same time. TurboFire is more cardio intense so I would expect to see more weight loss.
So that's my story. I'm going to start using this blog as a public journal to record my personal journey to weight loss.
I was thinking about giving my starting stats, but I think I'll hold on to those for while until I feel a little more comfortable in my own skin.
I guess that's all I have until I actually get the program in the mail!
This blog is my way to be accountable to the world for my success or failure. Here I will post all things related (and may some unrelated things) to my exercise program including what day of the program I'm on, what I'm eating, and which exercises I did that day. Most importantly, I will post my results at the end of 30, 60 and 90 days for everyone to see.
A few months ago I purchased ChaLean Extreme and I love it! For those unfamiliar, it is a program that helps you burn fat by building up your muscles. I've made some great strides in the first phase of the program and I can now lift 7.5 lbs for upper body exercises and 17.5 lbs for lower body. I have not, however, lost any weight as of yet. That's where my frustration sets in. I know I'm building muscle and I feel great but when I step on the scale it's really discouraging to see zero weight loss.
After much research, I decided to purchase TurboFire today. It's another Chalene Johnson product like ChaLean Extreme. I really like her workouts because they're fun and motivational at the same time. TurboFire is more cardio intense so I would expect to see more weight loss.
So that's my story. I'm going to start using this blog as a public journal to record my personal journey to weight loss.
I was thinking about giving my starting stats, but I think I'll hold on to those for while until I feel a little more comfortable in my own skin.
I guess that's all I have until I actually get the program in the mail!
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