I was not very excited to get up at 5 this morning to workout. We had a rough night last night (and the night before) with a sick Tanner. I was not mentally or physically prepared to move like they expect you to. I do find that as we are going through the warm-up I always become more able to step up to the plate. No matter how sore or tired I am to begin with, I somehow find the strength and motivation to keep going. I think it's because my husband is behind me and I know how hard he is working and so I push myself to keep up with him. (I am also thinking that if I push myself, I'll lose weight, and his view will then be better.) I couldn't even compare with him in the push-up department. I can't do moving push-ups. I do regular girl push-ups instead. Last week I did 10 real push-ups in a row (yes, that was a success for me), but I am too sore for those right now. I do not want to fall on my face. I never was a star with my upper body muscle strength.
I really do love the simplicity of this workout. You post the calendar and just follow the workout it says to do for the day. The video lays everything out for you. It does the warm-up, the stretching, the intervals, and then the cool down stretching. I really do like it. I am not as sore as last week and that is a bonus as well.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Day 8
Today was a power cardio workout. This means you do power and resistance moves faster and with high repetition. We were back doing V push-ups and moving push-ups. Both of these exercises I would love to hate, but I really do not. I found myself in the middle of the workout saying "I would like to do those moving push-ups again." Then I mentally slapped myself in the face. Then I smiled a little when I did them again. I really enjoyed the workout. I was exhausted and sore after-wards, but I really enjoyed the workout.
The best part of the workout is the way I feel an hour or two later. I feel like I have an extra spring in my step. I love feeling like I have some strength and stamina again.
Favorite exercise for the day was the moving push-ups. I really worked them over and enjoyed doing it. They felt really good. Which means they hurt right now and will hurt me again later. I love this workout.
The best part of the workout is the way I feel an hour or two later. I feel like I have an extra spring in my step. I love feeling like I have some strength and stamina again.
Favorite exercise for the day was the moving push-ups. I really worked them over and enjoyed doing it. They felt really good. Which means they hurt right now and will hurt me again later. I love this workout.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
By the numbers
I woke up this morning expecting (hoping) to see huge changes in my body. Unfortunately, the biggest change was an increase in weight. I feel so much better, so I will forgive the lack of dramatic improvement in measurements. This week.
Calves:
Right: 15.5
Left: 15.5
(My left calf is a quarter inch smaller)
Thighs:
Right: 24.75
Left: 24.5
(My right thigh is a half inch bigger while my left thigh is a half inch smaller. They are now more even. I'll call it a win.)
Hips: 40.5
(Half an inch larger.)
Waist: 40
(1.25" decrease in waist size. That is the best number of the week.)
Chest: 39.75
(This is a .75" decrease this week. I think that is a good number because I am losing fat. I really need to do better with the push up drills and exercises so I can get this number up a little bit.)
Forearm:
Right: 11.5
Left: 11.25
(A quarter inch decrease in both forearms. I really do not know how to read this number.)
Upper arm:
Right: 12.75
Left: 12.5
(No change in the right arm, and an increase of half an inch for my left arm. Another good number.)
Neck: 16.5
(No change. This is actually a good number, because it means I do not have to buy new shirts.)
My numbers are not bad. Some of them are really good. If I can keep up this kind of change, I should see the type of body I want by the end of the 64 days. I am pretty sure I will be able to dunk by the end of the 64 days.
Calves:
Right: 15.5
Left: 15.5
(My left calf is a quarter inch smaller)
Thighs:
Right: 24.75
Left: 24.5
(My right thigh is a half inch bigger while my left thigh is a half inch smaller. They are now more even. I'll call it a win.)
Hips: 40.5
(Half an inch larger.)
Waist: 40
(1.25" decrease in waist size. That is the best number of the week.)
Chest: 39.75
(This is a .75" decrease this week. I think that is a good number because I am losing fat. I really need to do better with the push up drills and exercises so I can get this number up a little bit.)
Forearm:
Right: 11.5
Left: 11.25
(A quarter inch decrease in both forearms. I really do not know how to read this number.)
Upper arm:
Right: 12.75
Left: 12.5
(No change in the right arm, and an increase of half an inch for my left arm. Another good number.)
Neck: 16.5
(No change. This is actually a good number, because it means I do not have to buy new shirts.)
My numbers are not bad. Some of them are really good. If I can keep up this kind of change, I should see the type of body I want by the end of the 64 days. I am pretty sure I will be able to dunk by the end of the 64 days.
Day 6: A.K.A. The End of Week 1
So much soreness in so little time. I think that aptly describes Week 1. Doing an intense workout six days in a row has renewed my joy in Sunday being a day of rest. My body really needs the rest I get today. I am trying to sit down, drink a lot of water and eat some healthy food. Because I know what is coming tomorrow, and it is more work.
I should have posted this yesterday, but Tennille and I did not work out until the evening. Yesterday was a repeat of Tuesday's workout. I saw major improvement in my ability to complete the warm-up and some of the other exercises. Then, we arrived at the football and basketball drills. These come at the end of the workout. They involve quick feet, turn right, turn front, turn left, turn front, move right, move left, move back, then set into a lunge then sprint in place. Repeat. You do about three sets of those, then you move into the basketball drills. These involve a lot jumping and push-ups. They are really a killer.
But, I really like them. I really try to push through them even when I am exhausted. I can feel a real difference in my body. I can really tell I am improving in my ability to keep moving and do the more of the exercises. It is really motivating last night to be able to feel improvement. I am really liking this workout.
I should have posted this yesterday, but Tennille and I did not work out until the evening. Yesterday was a repeat of Tuesday's workout. I saw major improvement in my ability to complete the warm-up and some of the other exercises. Then, we arrived at the football and basketball drills. These come at the end of the workout. They involve quick feet, turn right, turn front, turn left, turn front, move right, move left, move back, then set into a lunge then sprint in place. Repeat. You do about three sets of those, then you move into the basketball drills. These involve a lot jumping and push-ups. They are really a killer.
But, I really like them. I really try to push through them even when I am exhausted. I can feel a real difference in my body. I can really tell I am improving in my ability to keep moving and do the more of the exercises. It is really motivating last night to be able to feel improvement. I am really liking this workout.
First Week Down
We did our workout last night again so we didn't have to do them back to back. I really hate the basketball drills they do in this video. A lot of pushups and exercises in that general position. The football drills are much better. I am finding that I am better at keeping up with the warm-up. I don't have to stop as much to catch my breath and rest my muscles. I was dying the first day, but it wasn't as bad yesterday. So I am seeing some improvement.
I weighed in today a pound heavier than I was on Monday. That's a little discouraging. I did lose 1/2 an inch off of my waist and 1/2 an inch off of my hips. That made me happy. I hope I can keep losing inches and that the weight will start to shed off.
I weighed in today a pound heavier than I was on Monday. That's a little discouraging. I did lose 1/2 an inch off of my waist and 1/2 an inch off of my hips. That made me happy. I hope I can keep losing inches and that the weight will start to shed off.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Day 5
Did a pure cardio workout today. Actually, it was yesterday. I am a day late posting. Tennille is keeping me committed to the posting. I am not doing a real great job remembering to post. I am getting a little bit lazy. But, I have a great workout partner who also happens to be a great blogging partner.
Anyways, the workout is great. I was dying, Tennille was dying, even Shaun T. and his workout team were dying. At the end of the workout, the whole group is just laying on the ground trying to catch their breath. I was dying. I did not even complete the whole workout. Tennille did a great job, and it was very motivating. I am very competitive, but I do not want to discourage Tennille at all. So I workout behind her. As long as she is going, I try to keep going. But, yesterday, Tennille really beat me. She just kept motoring along, and I was dying.
My favorite exercise for the day was...I cannot remember. I think I was blessed to forget the actual workout so I am not too scared to do it again. I am left with the good feeling of having worked hard and done a good job. It was a killer workout consisting of fifteen different exercises done for one minute each with no rest in between. This is preceded by the normal ten minute "warm-up" that I think of as part of the workout. But the workout is hard, varied,and not at all boring.
Tennille and I talked about how much we love this workout. We are always a little nervous at the start, but the workouts take all the worry out of the equation. I do not have to think about what to do or when to change. The video takes care of everything, and all I have to do is lose weight and get stronger. We talked about how, when we finish with the 64 days, we can continue to use the videos as independent elements in our own workout programs.
Great program, and awesome workouts. I am looking forward to Sunday. That is when I will measure and weigh to see what the results of the first week are.
Anyways, the workout is great. I was dying, Tennille was dying, even Shaun T. and his workout team were dying. At the end of the workout, the whole group is just laying on the ground trying to catch their breath. I was dying. I did not even complete the whole workout. Tennille did a great job, and it was very motivating. I am very competitive, but I do not want to discourage Tennille at all. So I workout behind her. As long as she is going, I try to keep going. But, yesterday, Tennille really beat me. She just kept motoring along, and I was dying.
My favorite exercise for the day was...I cannot remember. I think I was blessed to forget the actual workout so I am not too scared to do it again. I am left with the good feeling of having worked hard and done a good job. It was a killer workout consisting of fifteen different exercises done for one minute each with no rest in between. This is preceded by the normal ten minute "warm-up" that I think of as part of the workout. But the workout is hard, varied,and not at all boring.
Tennille and I talked about how much we love this workout. We are always a little nervous at the start, but the workouts take all the worry out of the equation. I do not have to think about what to do or when to change. The video takes care of everything, and all I have to do is lose weight and get stronger. We talked about how, when we finish with the 64 days, we can continue to use the videos as independent elements in our own workout programs.
Great program, and awesome workouts. I am looking forward to Sunday. That is when I will measure and weigh to see what the results of the first week are.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Warning-Torture Ahead
Today Nathaniel thought we could get up later since Eliza doesn't have school on Fridays, but we only got through the 10 min. warm-up before Tanner needed us. So, now we get to look forward to doing it tonight. We let the DVD keep running as we took care of the kids to see what we had ahead of us. Torture, and tons of it apparently. We are going to have to be sure we get up early so we don't have to dread the upcoming slaughter everyday.
Just on a side note, did anyone else notice that my husband said that even I did better than him yesterday? I know he meant it as a compliment, but that also implies that I don't do better than him in general. What are you trying to say, Honey? That you're better than me??? That you are stronger, better looking, and more capable? Well, if you won't come out directly and say it...I will. I do think you are all of those things. That's why I married you.
Babe, I hope that you are not jealous that I have a date with another man tonight. If it makes you feel any better I am not looking forward to it. I wish I could just stand up Shaun T. But if I do, I'll never get the body that I want. So, I'm doing this for both of us. What a great way to spend a Friday night (I hope all of you can hear the sarcasm in that).
Just on a side note, did anyone else notice that my husband said that even I did better than him yesterday? I know he meant it as a compliment, but that also implies that I don't do better than him in general. What are you trying to say, Honey? That you're better than me??? That you are stronger, better looking, and more capable? Well, if you won't come out directly and say it...I will. I do think you are all of those things. That's why I married you.
Babe, I hope that you are not jealous that I have a date with another man tonight. If it makes you feel any better I am not looking forward to it. I wish I could just stand up Shaun T. But if I do, I'll never get the body that I want. So, I'm doing this for both of us. What a great way to spend a Friday night (I hope all of you can hear the sarcasm in that).
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