I just completed my first week of the Insanity program! I'm surprised, but thrilled that I made it through a whole week! Now, obviously, when I say I've made it through I mean that I've completed the workouts...but I do not mean that I was able to complete them at the level of those in the video. I've had to take MANY more breaks and there are some "moves" that I just can't do yet...like a real push-up. The point is that I'm giving it 100% of my effort...that's all I can do! I weighed in at 224 lbs. when I started Insanity (the intro) and I now weigh 219 lbs. I was hoping for more drastic numbers but I'm not surprised because me diet this week has been abysmal! I need to get back on track ASAP! Monday is always a favorite day to start (or restart) things so I'll try to get back on my healthier eating track tomorrow.
I have not been on another run yet. My knees and ankles have been very sore and achy from all of the jumping and squats. I think it will probably be a couple more weeks before I'll be able to add running to my workout routine again.
I had a very exhausting weekend and am very tired so unfortunately this will be it for my post...but I'll update again soon.
Happy Monday everyone! I hope everyone has an awesome week...me included! ;)
Monday, March 25, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Updates Galore!
I turned 30 on March 3rd. Yikes! I can't believe I'm THIRTY!!! Oh well, nothing I can do about it. "Age is just a number baby", right? ; )
My birthday threw me way off track diet wise. David took me to Joe's Crab Shack! I had never been there and ALWAYS wanted to go. I had two Bahama Mama's and was feeling pretty good! lol I'm such a light weight with alcohol. I hardly ever drink and it was the first time I've ever had a Bahama Mama. They are pretty good, I have to say. Nice to have something besides a Fuzzy Navel to order at a party. : )
The day before my birthday David and I went to his friends wedding. Remember how I told you I was trying to figure out a fashionable outfit to wear? Well, here's what I finally came up with. Shopping and putting a whole outfit together was stressful for me! lol I don't know how people do it for everything they wear, everyday!
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The following weekend my girlfriends and I had our last Twilight Party. I had a dozen red velvet cupcakes from Whole Foods made! If you read Katie's blog, Runs for Cookies, then you know all about Whole Foods...its heaven...and OH MY GOD!!!! They are the most amazing cupcakes I have EVER had!!! Not so good for weight loss...so only in moderation. ; )
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On Saturday David threw me anot so surprise birthday party. Some of my friends and family that I don't get to see too often were there. I was surprised to see some of my cousins and one of my aunt's there. I kind of teared up when I saw them! They live pretty far away so its awesome that they made the trek for me! Once I steal some pictures from someone I'll be sure to post. My sister had some huge black and white posters made up from some pictures I had on my Facebook. The largest one was of me on or around my first birthday. She had the awesome idea to have my guests sign it! I think it turned out really cool.
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David and I bought the INSANITY workout program!!!! David is hoping to GAIN weight and I...obviously...am hoping to LOSE it. I tell him all of the time that we are like the nursery rhyme about the man who could eat no fat and his wife who could eat no lean or something like that. Anyways...I've completed my fourth day of the Insanity INTRO week workout!!! Yes, they have to introduce you to a little pain and sweat before the REAL pain and sweat starts! YIKES! It is REALLY hard, but I'm already finding that I'm able to do just a little bit more each day...and I got past the initial soreness that I was SUPER worried about before I started. I was VERY sore for the first three days. Day two being the worst. I was fine if I was standing...but when I'd try to sit down...OOUUCH!
I'm scheduled to start day one of the actual Insanity program on the 20th...which is next Wednesday. I'll be sure to keep you posted on my progress.
I haven't ran at all since the last run I told you guys about. As soon as I'm "comfortable" with doing these workouts everyday I'll start running again. I just don't want to injure myself trying to do so much at once. Going from barely or no exercise to an intense interval workout 6 days a week AND running is A LOT!
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I've been doing pretty good with my food since starting Insanity. They give you a book with meal plans and its the first time I don't feel like I would never eat any of the stuff! I'm actually liking everything I've made and its mostly stuff that I would already choose to eat (when I would choose to eat something healthy) so its working out well. I'm just struggling with trying to figure out where my daily calorie goal should be. In the Fitness Challenge through David's work the coach has me at a target of 1100 cal/day...which isn't happening! Insanity recommends 2500 cal/day based on the calculations...but I just think that's too much! I'm not sure what I should do. For now I'm back down to a target of 1500 cal/day...but I use My Fitness Pal and when you add exercise that you've done it gives you extra calories for the day...so really I guess my target with workouts is more like 1800 cal/day. We'll see how that works for awhile.
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I signed up for my first 5k race of 2013! Its at a county park that we use to live right by on April 27th. Hopefully I'll be ready!
Well, I think that's all of the updates I have for now. I'll try to get some posts up more regularly. I really liked it when I was posting more.
I hope everyone has been enjoying their weekend and that you all have a wonderful Sunday! God Bless!
My birthday threw me way off track diet wise. David took me to Joe's Crab Shack! I had never been there and ALWAYS wanted to go. I had two Bahama Mama's and was feeling pretty good! lol I'm such a light weight with alcohol. I hardly ever drink and it was the first time I've ever had a Bahama Mama. They are pretty good, I have to say. Nice to have something besides a Fuzzy Navel to order at a party. : )
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| Not a huge fan of the bib...but I've gotten several compliments on this picture. lol Even my husband loves it. |
The day before my birthday David and I went to his friends wedding. Remember how I told you I was trying to figure out a fashionable outfit to wear? Well, here's what I finally came up with. Shopping and putting a whole outfit together was stressful for me! lol I don't know how people do it for everything they wear, everyday!
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| Coral became my POPPING third color! : ) |
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| Love, love, love the ring! David had bought me a gift certificate for a pedicure for Valentine's Day so I got my nails done too. I was matching from head to toe! ; ) |
The following weekend my girlfriends and I had our last Twilight Party. I had a dozen red velvet cupcakes from Whole Foods made! If you read Katie's blog, Runs for Cookies, then you know all about Whole Foods...its heaven...and OH MY GOD!!!! They are the most amazing cupcakes I have EVER had!!! Not so good for weight loss...so only in moderation. ; )
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| Don't they look amazing? They are huge cupcakes too. *Drool* |
On Saturday David threw me a
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| Wasn't I a cutie? Actually, you can't really see my face...too bright...and I look like a little boy. lol |
David and I bought the INSANITY workout program!!!! David is hoping to GAIN weight and I...obviously...am hoping to LOSE it. I tell him all of the time that we are like the nursery rhyme about the man who could eat no fat and his wife who could eat no lean or something like that. Anyways...I've completed my fourth day of the Insanity INTRO week workout!!! Yes, they have to introduce you to a little pain and sweat before the REAL pain and sweat starts! YIKES! It is REALLY hard, but I'm already finding that I'm able to do just a little bit more each day...and I got past the initial soreness that I was SUPER worried about before I started. I was VERY sore for the first three days. Day two being the worst. I was fine if I was standing...but when I'd try to sit down...OOUUCH!
I'm scheduled to start day one of the actual Insanity program on the 20th...which is next Wednesday. I'll be sure to keep you posted on my progress.
I haven't ran at all since the last run I told you guys about. As soon as I'm "comfortable" with doing these workouts everyday I'll start running again. I just don't want to injure myself trying to do so much at once. Going from barely or no exercise to an intense interval workout 6 days a week AND running is A LOT!
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I've been doing pretty good with my food since starting Insanity. They give you a book with meal plans and its the first time I don't feel like I would never eat any of the stuff! I'm actually liking everything I've made and its mostly stuff that I would already choose to eat (when I would choose to eat something healthy) so its working out well. I'm just struggling with trying to figure out where my daily calorie goal should be. In the Fitness Challenge through David's work the coach has me at a target of 1100 cal/day...which isn't happening! Insanity recommends 2500 cal/day based on the calculations...but I just think that's too much! I'm not sure what I should do. For now I'm back down to a target of 1500 cal/day...but I use My Fitness Pal and when you add exercise that you've done it gives you extra calories for the day...so really I guess my target with workouts is more like 1800 cal/day. We'll see how that works for awhile.
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I signed up for my first 5k race of 2013! Its at a county park that we use to live right by on April 27th. Hopefully I'll be ready!
Well, I think that's all of the updates I have for now. I'll try to get some posts up more regularly. I really liked it when I was posting more.
I hope everyone has been enjoying their weekend and that you all have a wonderful Sunday! God Bless!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
31 X 31
I almost completed half of my 30 X 30 list...which I'm both happy and upset about, but all I can do is strive to do better this time around with my 31 X 31 list. : )
If you want, you can take a look at my 30 X 30 list.
1. Lose 88 lbs. (Starting at 223 lbs.)
2. Pay off a credit card.
3. Close a credit card.
4. Read 20 books in their entirety.
1. Forks Over Knives Edited by Gene Stone
2. The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson
3. The Walking Dead: Book 7 by Robert Kirkman
4. The Walking Dead: Book 8 by Robert Kirkman
5. The Plan by Lyn-Genet Recitas
5. See a waterfall I've seen Niagara Falls and Tahquamenon Falls, but I'd love to see more!
6. Go to or host a wine tasting. Not sure if I'll ever like a red wine after the disgusting ones my sister and I tried.
7. Go to a beer festival. I'm not really a beer drinker, but I haven't tried many either.
8. Go to Cedar Point and be able to ride any of the coasters! The last time I went was in 2010 and I had already gained back some of the 40 lbs. I lost. I almost couldn't buckle the seat belt on my favorite coaster, the millennium force, and I don't mean it was just a little tough. I mean I repeatedly struggled with it.
9. GET MORE ORGANIZED!!!
10. Log 200 running miles.
11. Do some kind of race every month.
12. Study the Bible.
13. Run an 8k.
14. Run a 10k.
15. Run the 10 mile Crim!
16. Visit with family more.
17. Take the kids on a trip.
18. Stick to a budget.
19. Complete 2 rounds of the Insanity workout program.
20. Pick a half marathon to do in 2014!
21. Visit a state I've never been to.
22. Wear a bathing suit...in PUBLIC! Yikes!
23. Take the boys roller skating.
24. Take a dance class.
25. Get a massage. Sounds trivial and simple, right? I've only had two in my life...and one hurt! lol
26. Go on 12 kid-free dates with David.1
27. Perform 12 random acts of kindness.1
28. Create an Etsy Shop of my own.
29. Talk to friends I've lost touch with.
30. Put Jacob in a dance class. He LOVES to dance, and he has good rhythm.
31. Do some scrapbooking! I have so many pictures that need to be put into albums. They don't even all have to be in a 'scrapbook' just in some kind of album!
If you want, you can take a look at my 30 X 30 list.
1. Lose 88 lbs. (Starting at 223 lbs.)
2. Pay off a credit card.
3. Close a credit card.
4. Read 20 books in their entirety.
1. Forks Over Knives Edited by Gene Stone
2. The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson
3. The Walking Dead: Book 7 by Robert Kirkman
4. The Walking Dead: Book 8 by Robert Kirkman
5. The Plan by Lyn-Genet Recitas
5. See a waterfall I've seen Niagara Falls and Tahquamenon Falls, but I'd love to see more!
6. Go to or host a wine tasting. Not sure if I'll ever like a red wine after the disgusting ones my sister and I tried.
7. Go to a beer festival. I'm not really a beer drinker, but I haven't tried many either.
8. Go to Cedar Point and be able to ride any of the coasters! The last time I went was in 2010 and I had already gained back some of the 40 lbs. I lost. I almost couldn't buckle the seat belt on my favorite coaster, the millennium force, and I don't mean it was just a little tough. I mean I repeatedly struggled with it.
9. GET MORE ORGANIZED!!!
10. Log 200 running miles.
11. Do some kind of race every month.
12. Study the Bible.
13. Run an 8k.
14. Run a 10k.
15. Run the 10 mile Crim!
16. Visit with family more.
17. Take the kids on a trip.
18. Stick to a budget.
19. Complete 2 rounds of the Insanity workout program.
20. Pick a half marathon to do in 2014!
21. Visit a state I've never been to.
22. Wear a bathing suit...in PUBLIC! Yikes!
23. Take the boys roller skating.
24. Take a dance class.
25. Get a massage. Sounds trivial and simple, right? I've only had two in my life...and one hurt! lol
26. Go on 12 kid-free dates with David.
27. Perform 12 random acts of kindness.
28. Create an Etsy Shop of my own.
29. Talk to friends I've lost touch with.
30. Put Jacob in a dance class. He LOVES to dance, and he has good rhythm.
31. Do some scrapbooking! I have so many pictures that need to be put into albums. They don't even all have to be in a 'scrapbook' just in some kind of album!
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