Last night I decided to switch things up and go to the HIIT- high intensity interval training class. It was led by crystal who killed Jared and myself at TRX on Saturday. I figured she is so ripped herself that she might be able to help me out a bit! Boy was I right...huffing and puffing and crazy heartbeats were a plenty during that class! I loved it so much I asked the instructor for a copy of the workout and she gave me hers!
Today I didn't have time to go to the gym, so doing the HIIT workout at home was perfect! I thought I'd share it in case anyone else wanted to join in the at home fun!
Warm up: jumping jacks, squats, dynamic stretches
Practice Tabata rounds: 1 min each.
Quick feet with squat thrusts
Reach jumps
Reactive feet
3x through superset
30sec bench push up
30sec bench dip
Tabata round 1: 8x 20/10 quick feet with squat thrust
3x through superset
30sec Bulgarian split squat left
30sec Bulgarian split squat right
Tabata round 2: 8x 20/10 reach jumps
3x through superset
30 sec traveling plank
30 sec chest lifts
Tabata round 3: 8x 20/10 reactive feet
And then you lay on the floor trying to catch your breath!
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
At home workouts
Today Caden woke up with a yellow green unidentifiable substance dripping out of his nose...which means no YMCA for us today. Which means I need to find a good at home workout today.
I've done some workouts from bodyrock.tv, and some other workouts I've found online, as well as tae bo videos and Jillian michaels DVDs. I'm trying to get a balance of cardio and lifting, which seems to be my downfall. I enjoy doing cardio so much more because I sweat more...which to me seems like I'm getting a better workout. I know all that cardio was helpful in losing that baby weight. Caden used to love sitting in his bouncy seat watching me workout. It was so funny, and also helpful! I've recently found a website called crossfit mama, so maybe I will try a workout from there. The issue is always making the most of my time. I hate getting ten min into a workout and realizing it isn't what I was looking for.
I'm always open to suggestions! Moving forward!
I've done some workouts from bodyrock.tv, and some other workouts I've found online, as well as tae bo videos and Jillian michaels DVDs. I'm trying to get a balance of cardio and lifting, which seems to be my downfall. I enjoy doing cardio so much more because I sweat more...which to me seems like I'm getting a better workout. I know all that cardio was helpful in losing that baby weight. Caden used to love sitting in his bouncy seat watching me workout. It was so funny, and also helpful! I've recently found a website called crossfit mama, so maybe I will try a workout from there. The issue is always making the most of my time. I hate getting ten min into a workout and realizing it isn't what I was looking for.
I'm always open to suggestions! Moving forward!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
I really want to eat that dark chocolate brittle
This is the worst time of year to start being accountable with my food! That dark chocolate brittle and peppermint hot chocolate is just screaming my name!!! But I have been resisting. I'm thinking I will allow myself one treat a week. Maybe two...or ten.
I have been doing really well at tracking my food in my journal. I'm using the myfitnesspal app, which is awesome and free! It tells me calorie, and sugar intake as well as gives me an option for adding in my exercise. Love it so far. It is keeping me from eating those pesky tricuits sitting in the cupboard.
Jared has me taking l carnitine which is a natural supplement that is supposed to help with metabolism. Whatever. I'm taking it so we shall see if it helps. I also take a multi vitamin and calcium. I'm like a supplement hoarder!
Twice this week Caden was crying so much at he ymca daycare that they had to come get main the middle of my favorite classes! This was a huge letdown especially since we've been going there almost every morning for the last 3 months, and he never cries when I leave him! I guess it must be a developmental thing or something. Who knew at 17 months old he would start to need mommy more!? I'm hoping this week will go much better.
Hopefully I will get a few pictures taken to go along with my measurements. Jared thinks I look smaller already, and that is one of the many reasons I married him:)
Well here's to starting week two! Come on progress!!!
I have been doing really well at tracking my food in my journal. I'm using the myfitnesspal app, which is awesome and free! It tells me calorie, and sugar intake as well as gives me an option for adding in my exercise. Love it so far. It is keeping me from eating those pesky tricuits sitting in the cupboard.
Jared has me taking l carnitine which is a natural supplement that is supposed to help with metabolism. Whatever. I'm taking it so we shall see if it helps. I also take a multi vitamin and calcium. I'm like a supplement hoarder!
Twice this week Caden was crying so much at he ymca daycare that they had to come get main the middle of my favorite classes! This was a huge letdown especially since we've been going there almost every morning for the last 3 months, and he never cries when I leave him! I guess it must be a developmental thing or something. Who knew at 17 months old he would start to need mommy more!? I'm hoping this week will go much better.
Hopefully I will get a few pictures taken to go along with my measurements. Jared thinks I look smaller already, and that is one of the many reasons I married him:)
Well here's to starting week two! Come on progress!!!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Ain't nobody got time for that!
Sitting here in bed forcing myself to write tonight's update. It's good for my character or something like that.
I went to the ymca and did the "intense pump" class, which is no joke. My arms fell off at one point, and fortunately I put them back on. I need to do more workouts that will build muscle like today. I'm hoping the instructor will send me her routine so I can do it on my own. Then I can pick out my own music too:) sidebar, my first job was cleaning a fitness facility...to this day I can't stand any of that 90s techno crap.
My calorie count has actually been low yesterday and today, so I think I need to increase that a bit?? The food journal has been really good for me, because anytime I think about eating a cookie, I do not want to have to add it to the journal lol!
Tomorrow's workout is kickboxing, but I'm debating going on doing an at home crossfit or something like that.
We are out of kale. Sad day.
I went to the ymca and did the "intense pump" class, which is no joke. My arms fell off at one point, and fortunately I put them back on. I need to do more workouts that will build muscle like today. I'm hoping the instructor will send me her routine so I can do it on my own. Then I can pick out my own music too:) sidebar, my first job was cleaning a fitness facility...to this day I can't stand any of that 90s techno crap.
My calorie count has actually been low yesterday and today, so I think I need to increase that a bit?? The food journal has been really good for me, because anytime I think about eating a cookie, I do not want to have to add it to the journal lol!
Tomorrow's workout is kickboxing, but I'm debating going on doing an at home crossfit or something like that.
We are out of kale. Sad day.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Setting a goal, making a plan
Plateau. That is the land I have been living in for about the last 8 months or so. After giving birth to Caden and gaining around 35 pounds, there were moments it felt like those last ten pounds would never leave! I was so proud that I did it all on my own at home, working out hard and watching what I ate. It sure felt incredible on the day I actually lost more then I had gained! Seeing the scale say 125 was like a miracle! And for the last 8 months, 125 has been a very satisfactory place to be. The weight isn't really the issue anymore, it's the stomach fat that is just like Jesus-it never leaves me or forsakes me...ok so maybe it does forsake me. The problem isn't just post baby either. I wish I could blame it on having a baby, but alas my stomach has always liked to protrude, making me look prego even when I am not. Do you know how horrible it is to have people ask if you are pregnant when that couldn't be further from the truth? Sigh. Well I've had enough of wallowing in self pity, thinking that I will never be where I want to be. Hence the start of this blog. The fitness instructor I enjoy getting beatings from was talking about setting a goal, and I realized, aside from losing the baby weight, I don't have tangible goals, and therefore never meet them, and therefore I always feel like I'm not doing good enough. Sounds miserable huh? Well today that cycle is ending! Here is my goal for the next 30 days:
Lose 1 inch in my stomach
Lose 1 inch in my hips
Maintain weight
Make fitness magazines pay me for using my body on their cover
It may not seem like it is too lofty of a goal, but during the holiday season I figure it is pretty reasonable. I mean, I do still need to have my one peppermint mocha a year I allow myself:)
My current measurement in those areas is:
29 inches at my waist
37 inches at my hips
To reach these goals, I have set into place a few things:
1- this blog. I figure I can use it to keep track of my progress, stay honest, and maybe inspire someone along the way.
2-start a food log. I have started a food log several times...notice I said started...and stopped within a few days. I'm planning on using this for the full 30 days.
3-I have set clear and attainable goals.
4-I will have to eat sauerkraut and guacamole, my two least favorite foods, if I do not reach these goals.
I'm off to a great start as tonight I resisted the urge to eat one of my favorite desserts...peanut butter and chocolate yummyness. Don't worry though, I'm planning on eating it tomorrow at lunch:)
Well that is about all I have to say for now. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!
Lose 1 inch in my stomach
Lose 1 inch in my hips
Maintain weight
Make fitness magazines pay me for using my body on their cover
It may not seem like it is too lofty of a goal, but during the holiday season I figure it is pretty reasonable. I mean, I do still need to have my one peppermint mocha a year I allow myself:)
My current measurement in those areas is:
29 inches at my waist
37 inches at my hips
To reach these goals, I have set into place a few things:
1- this blog. I figure I can use it to keep track of my progress, stay honest, and maybe inspire someone along the way.
2-start a food log. I have started a food log several times...notice I said started...and stopped within a few days. I'm planning on using this for the full 30 days.
3-I have set clear and attainable goals.
4-I will have to eat sauerkraut and guacamole, my two least favorite foods, if I do not reach these goals.
I'm off to a great start as tonight I resisted the urge to eat one of my favorite desserts...peanut butter and chocolate yummyness. Don't worry though, I'm planning on eating it tomorrow at lunch:)
Well that is about all I have to say for now. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!
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