Month 1 of Insanity is COMPLETE!! The workouts never got easier from day one. I am just less sore than I was starting off, which is nice. I like being a little sore because it makes me pay attention to the muscles that are working... kinda weird, I know. But whatev's.
I haven't measured or weighed myself yet. But I don't think I want to do that until after my "recovery week". This week I do the same workout every day, then next Monday I will weigh myself, do the fit test, take measurements... but also on the scheudle is Max Interval Circuit. So... It'll be at least 90 minutes of exercising next Monday... Hello 5:30am! I'm ready. Bring it.
I've noticed lately that I have muscles in places I've never noticed before. It sounds weird... I mean, I knew I had muscles there, I just never noticed them. These areas are my butt, my shoulders, and my ABS! It feels gooooood. I have tons more energy than I had a month ago. My complexion is a lot better (probably because of all the water I'm drinking). My arms, legs and abs feel a lot tighter. This could just be a mental thing though. Overall, I feel great, and I feel like I look great.
Month two the workouts are each an hour long, when month one they were only 40 minutes. They are all harder, too. Supposedly they are the "hardest workouts ever put on DVD".
Bring it on.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Moving Up
After three and a half years of working for DataWise, I have now been officially moved to a full time employee. With that comes salary, benefits, and PTO. I'm also getting an assistant. :-)
Hard work really does pay off.
This is a huge change from a year ago. I don't know if anyone remembers, but a year ago is when they cut my hours from 40 hours to no more than 35 a week. So, this will be really good, and it comes at a perfect time, too.
2010 is starting to look pretty good if you ask me!
Hard work really does pay off.
This is a huge change from a year ago. I don't know if anyone remembers, but a year ago is when they cut my hours from 40 hours to no more than 35 a week. So, this will be really good, and it comes at a perfect time, too.
2010 is starting to look pretty good if you ask me!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Meh
I didn't get up yesterday morning to workout, so I worked out in the evening. It was different for sure. I don't like it at all. I think I'll stick with mornings. Hence... why I'm here right now. Just got done with another. I think these ones were too close together though, so now I'm exhausted.
Completely cheated this past weekend on my "diet". I had tons of DP. The interesting thing about it is that you can feel a difference in your body during your workout when you eat right versus when you're not eating right. But, it was a holiday. I'm gonna let it go.
I did my second Fit Test on Monday and I have improved a little on each of the exercises, so that's good. I measured myself last night and I haven't really changed at all. I weighed myself and I'm back where I started. So who knows what's going on. Maybe after two more weeks it will make more sense.
I get my hair done tonight! Finally! I think my last one was in August or something. Anyway, that's all that's going on, really.
Oh yeah, and Lance found a job. It's through a temp agency so it's a pay cut, but when he gets hired on he'll be back up to what he was. So that's good. I'm being nonchalant about it because I don't know if he'll like it. We'll see.
Completely cheated this past weekend on my "diet". I had tons of DP. The interesting thing about it is that you can feel a difference in your body during your workout when you eat right versus when you're not eating right. But, it was a holiday. I'm gonna let it go.
I did my second Fit Test on Monday and I have improved a little on each of the exercises, so that's good. I measured myself last night and I haven't really changed at all. I weighed myself and I'm back where I started. So who knows what's going on. Maybe after two more weeks it will make more sense.
I get my hair done tonight! Finally! I think my last one was in August or something. Anyway, that's all that's going on, really.
Oh yeah, and Lance found a job. It's through a temp agency so it's a pay cut, but when he gets hired on he'll be back up to what he was. So that's good. I'm being nonchalant about it because I don't know if he'll like it. We'll see.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Almost Two Weeks
...since I started Insanity and I still haven't taken my before picture. It's not even a before picture anymore, really. I feel healthier but I'm not sure if I've lost anything yet. I weighed myself on Monday and I had gained a pound. I was disappointed, but like I mentioned in an earlier post I'm supposed to be gaining muscle, so being heavier is normal. But if I keep gaining a pound a week I'm gonna be a muscle head, and look gross!!
Anyway, I'm planning to take the picture on Sunday. But just FYI, you lucky folks won't see it until after I'm done... IF (yes, IF) there's a difference. I don't see how there could not be a difference... but still. It would be embarassing to put up a before and after and they look the same. Especially with how much I've been whining about how hard it is.
Yesterday I decided to committ to the nutrition plan a little better. I cut out soda, most fast food, candy and I've started counting calories. I used to mentally count them, but now it's on paper. Yesterday I ate 1250. Today so far I've eaten 160. Not that you care... but yea. They strongly urge you to not eat under 1300 calories. I would have eaten over that yesterday, but work was really busy and I didn't have time for a real lunch.
I drink at least 40oz of water daily. I know, I know.. it's not as much as you're supposed to be drinking. It's hard to gag it down when you're not thirsty. I drink 20oz during the workout, and then another 20oz throughout the rest of the day. But uh... 40oz is A LOT better than how much I was drinking before. I'm trying to get it where I drink 20oz before work, 20oz during work, then 20oz after work. But, like I said, it's hard to gag it down when you're not thirsty. I'll get there... hopefully.
Anyway, I'm planning to take the picture on Sunday. But just FYI, you lucky folks won't see it until after I'm done... IF (yes, IF) there's a difference. I don't see how there could not be a difference... but still. It would be embarassing to put up a before and after and they look the same. Especially with how much I've been whining about how hard it is.
Yesterday I decided to committ to the nutrition plan a little better. I cut out soda, most fast food, candy and I've started counting calories. I used to mentally count them, but now it's on paper. Yesterday I ate 1250. Today so far I've eaten 160. Not that you care... but yea. They strongly urge you to not eat under 1300 calories. I would have eaten over that yesterday, but work was really busy and I didn't have time for a real lunch.
I drink at least 40oz of water daily. I know, I know.. it's not as much as you're supposed to be drinking. It's hard to gag it down when you're not thirsty. I drink 20oz during the workout, and then another 20oz throughout the rest of the day. But uh... 40oz is A LOT better than how much I was drinking before. I'm trying to get it where I drink 20oz before work, 20oz during work, then 20oz after work. But, like I said, it's hard to gag it down when you're not thirsty. I'll get there... hopefully.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Allergies, Endurance, and HOA
I have developed an allergy to eyeshadow. I am very bummed out about it. I love eyeshadow... The brand that gives the worst reaction is Neutrogena. Dermatologist recommended? I don't think so. Too bad their eyeshadows come in great colors and last all day, while being super affordable. So that sucks. The other brands I use, Covergirl, Avon and MAC, don't give me a bright red, stinging, itching rash like Neutrogena, but they do dry out my eyelids. This allergy has been going on for a few months now. I've changed my facial moisturizer brand, I've changed my eyelid primer brand, and I've even tried going without eyelid primer. Nothing works. So alas... no more eyeshadow. Unless I can find a brand that won't dry out my eyelids.
My heart is in better shape now! When I first started Insanity my heart would beat out of my chest before my body was ready to give up. But now my body gives up long before my heart. Hooray! Now if they can just both last long enough to get through a workout, I'll be in good shape. I'm very happy with myself today. I didn't stop at all during the warmup. Booyah!
Yesterday I skipped my workout, and I was NOT happy about it. I got up at 5:50am and went into the bathroom to find that our water was shut off. Um yeah, what the heck? So I decided that it wasn't worth it to me to workout and be stinky all day without a shower. So I think on Saturday I'm gong to double up on workouts so I won't be a day behind. We'll see how that goes.
In case you're wondering, our water turned back on at about 9:30am. I still don't know what was up with that. Our HOA drives me nuts. They give us late fees when we aren't even paying late. Can I just stop using them? Please?
My heart is in better shape now! When I first started Insanity my heart would beat out of my chest before my body was ready to give up. But now my body gives up long before my heart. Hooray! Now if they can just both last long enough to get through a workout, I'll be in good shape. I'm very happy with myself today. I didn't stop at all during the warmup. Booyah!
Yesterday I skipped my workout, and I was NOT happy about it. I got up at 5:50am and went into the bathroom to find that our water was shut off. Um yeah, what the heck? So I decided that it wasn't worth it to me to workout and be stinky all day without a shower. So I think on Saturday I'm gong to double up on workouts so I won't be a day behind. We'll see how that goes.
In case you're wondering, our water turned back on at about 9:30am. I still don't know what was up with that. Our HOA drives me nuts. They give us late fees when we aren't even paying late. Can I just stop using them? Please?
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