Not a whole lot to report today, but I wanted to keep up the momentum of posting often in order to record my progress. Today was a repeat of last weeks HIIT 15 + Stretch 10. I was able to complete it (with low-impact mods; I can't jump quite yet, but will work up to it). It was tough, but knowing that it was only 15 minutes made me want to stick it out, knowing it wouldn't last long. I feel very clear headed now, calm, at ease...just like yesterday. I wonder if I would have begun working out along time ago if I had really understood how much better I feel after exercising. It's almost like a drug. My anxiety is less, and I just feel so good.
On a downer note, I'm starting to get a head cold (boo!), but I'm taking mega doses of Vitamin C in the hopes of fighting it off. My hubby comes home on Saturday from being gone for a month, so I wanna feel good for that, and a head-cold would be a huge bummer.
That's all I've got for today...
Til next time...
Amanda
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
TurboFire Day...One (again)
I've had isues over the last few days that prevented me from working out. It may have been that ugly voice in my head that's trying to keep me chubby; but at the same time, I wanted to try and listen to my body, so I took it easy. Saturday was an official REST day (based on the schedule I'm following). And Sunday, I had terrible crampiness in my left hip joint. Probably due to a really weak muscle going into shock at being used. Then Monday, I had lingering stiffness in my left leg when I put my weight on it. Then yesterday, I had stomach issues. My menstrual cycle is messed up, and I get crampy for about a day right in the middle of my cycle. Anyhow, I suppose those are excuses, but I just want to keep it real. I'm no gym rat, and I have 30+ years of sedentary living to contend with.
So I'm back in the saddle again today, and if I must say, I CRUSHED it today. I bought new workout clothes over the weekend, and it really made a difference in how I pushed myself today. I was able to complete all 30 minutes of Fire 30 (with modifications when I couldn't keep up with the exact movements Chalene choreographed. It's fast moving, with quick punch combos that can be tricky to follow). If you recall last week I was only able to finish 15 minutes of Fire 30, so I'm improving. It's so fun to punch, kick, and shake it. I feel like my inner cheerleader is finally able to express herself. I always wanted to be a cheerleader, but I was too chubby to feel confident enough to actually try out. My self esteem in high-school was awful. It was only when I was in my early 20s that I began to get a sense that I deserve the best in life. But I digress...
After my workout, I had symptoms of low blood sugar; no surprise, really, since I went to bed with slight hunger last night, and didn't eat this morning before working out. When I started feeling dizzy and tingly, I immediately ate half a banana and felt good as new. Post-workout low blood sugar isn't uncommon for me, so I'm not worried. Tomorrow I think I'll eat a half a banana a few minutes before I work out, to give myself some energy to burn.
I still need to complete Stretch 10 to be able to check off the box for the day; I think I'll do that one over lunch.
I feel fantastic...alive, energetic, at ease. I wish I could remember this feeling when I'm tempted to not work out. I'll have to work on that.
Til next time...
Amanda
So I'm back in the saddle again today, and if I must say, I CRUSHED it today. I bought new workout clothes over the weekend, and it really made a difference in how I pushed myself today. I was able to complete all 30 minutes of Fire 30 (with modifications when I couldn't keep up with the exact movements Chalene choreographed. It's fast moving, with quick punch combos that can be tricky to follow). If you recall last week I was only able to finish 15 minutes of Fire 30, so I'm improving. It's so fun to punch, kick, and shake it. I feel like my inner cheerleader is finally able to express herself. I always wanted to be a cheerleader, but I was too chubby to feel confident enough to actually try out. My self esteem in high-school was awful. It was only when I was in my early 20s that I began to get a sense that I deserve the best in life. But I digress...
After my workout, I had symptoms of low blood sugar; no surprise, really, since I went to bed with slight hunger last night, and didn't eat this morning before working out. When I started feeling dizzy and tingly, I immediately ate half a banana and felt good as new. Post-workout low blood sugar isn't uncommon for me, so I'm not worried. Tomorrow I think I'll eat a half a banana a few minutes before I work out, to give myself some energy to burn.
I still need to complete Stretch 10 to be able to check off the box for the day; I think I'll do that one over lunch.
I feel fantastic...alive, energetic, at ease. I wish I could remember this feeling when I'm tempted to not work out. I'll have to work on that.
Til next time...
Amanda
Friday, September 21, 2012
TurboFire Day TWO
I woke up stiff and achey this morning...proof that my TurboFire session from yesterday was effective, even though I wasn't able to complete it 100%. My stomach bugged me a little bit, too...and that voice in my head was going full steam telling me to take the day off, etc. But, knowing myself, and that momentum is the only thing that keeps me going, I decided to try working out anyway, with the concession that if my stomach issues got worse, I would allow myself to stop. And lo and behold; my stomach issues didn't get worse. In fact, when I was done, my stomach wasn't bothering me at all.
Today I did HIIT 15 and Stretch 10. HIIT 15 was crazy hard. I once again had to modify drastically; sometimes bouncing in place in order to slow my heavy breathing...but when I recovered, I jumped back in as best as I could. The jumping seems crazy, and it's hard to imagine that I could get to the point where I'm able to jump like those girls on the DVD. They're like grasshoppers! I'm going to keep at it, and make small goals to improve my fitness in phases.
And I'm also thinking that I won't be weighing myself. The scale is a huge pit-fall for me; when I don't see the numbers move as fast as I want them to, so many times that has become my cue to throw in the towel. But really, does it matter how much I weigh if my body looks good? I read an article yesterday that asked the question "Would you rather be 175 lbs and wear a size 4, or 140 lbs and wear a size 10?" Seems like a no brainer, right? I really could give a rip about my weight...but I sure as heck would love to fit into a size 4.
Still haven't taken my measurements. Tomorrow is Saturday (a TurboFire REST DAY due to the schedule I'm following), so I'm planning to do it first thing.
Today is my birthday. I am 34. How cool would it be to get healthy and fit, with a hot body to boot, by the time I'm 35?
Til next time...
Amanda
Today I did HIIT 15 and Stretch 10. HIIT 15 was crazy hard. I once again had to modify drastically; sometimes bouncing in place in order to slow my heavy breathing...but when I recovered, I jumped back in as best as I could. The jumping seems crazy, and it's hard to imagine that I could get to the point where I'm able to jump like those girls on the DVD. They're like grasshoppers! I'm going to keep at it, and make small goals to improve my fitness in phases.
And I'm also thinking that I won't be weighing myself. The scale is a huge pit-fall for me; when I don't see the numbers move as fast as I want them to, so many times that has become my cue to throw in the towel. But really, does it matter how much I weigh if my body looks good? I read an article yesterday that asked the question "Would you rather be 175 lbs and wear a size 4, or 140 lbs and wear a size 10?" Seems like a no brainer, right? I really could give a rip about my weight...but I sure as heck would love to fit into a size 4.
Still haven't taken my measurements. Tomorrow is Saturday (a TurboFire REST DAY due to the schedule I'm following), so I'm planning to do it first thing.
Today is my birthday. I am 34. How cool would it be to get healthy and fit, with a hot body to boot, by the time I'm 35?
Til next time...
Amanda
Thursday, September 20, 2012
TurboFire Day ONE
TurboFire day ONE:
It was really hard. But granted, I'm pretty out of shape since I stopped doing TurboJam several months ago. I was able to complete 15 minutes of the Fire 30 Class, and all 10 minutes of the Stretching Class. It was really fun, though! The tempo of TurboFire seems faster than TurboJam, so you really have to work it to keep up. And I didn't get the moves down completely this time. When I couldn't do the specific moves she called for, I just substituted Jab+Cross and moved my feet a little. I figured that movement at all was better than standing still.
Starting weight, 154.6. I will take my measurments later today and post later. And if I get the courage, I might post photos too. I am nervous that somebody might actually read this blog..not that anybody would know who I am, with the bazillion other people there are on the planet, but still. I am weird, what can I say?
Til later...
Amanda
It was really hard. But granted, I'm pretty out of shape since I stopped doing TurboJam several months ago. I was able to complete 15 minutes of the Fire 30 Class, and all 10 minutes of the Stretching Class. It was really fun, though! The tempo of TurboFire seems faster than TurboJam, so you really have to work it to keep up. And I didn't get the moves down completely this time. When I couldn't do the specific moves she called for, I just substituted Jab+Cross and moved my feet a little. I figured that movement at all was better than standing still.
Starting weight, 154.6. I will take my measurments later today and post later. And if I get the courage, I might post photos too. I am nervous that somebody might actually read this blog..not that anybody would know who I am, with the bazillion other people there are on the planet, but still. I am weird, what can I say?
Til later...
Amanda
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