Sorry I've been away for a while. We just got back from a baseball tournament in Pigeon Forge, TN. And, believe it or not, that was our first ever trip to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, Tennessee ever.
It was a GREAT time. The weather was HOT, HOT, HOT. It was in the mid-90's every day. Luckily for us there was plenty of shade at the ball fields. Unfortunately for the boys there wasn't any shade on the field but some in the dugout.
We rode some go-carts (they have a few places where you can do that there!!!) and went tubing down a river...good times. Lots of laughs!!! Not so much when the tube pops but at least it was a slow leak....
I am vowing to get back on the wagon as it's been about 2 weeks since I've posted and since I've followed my schedule.
I really miss my workouts and the overall feeling of health and wellness. Plus, all the time off has probably put me back into square one. Oh, well. Such is life...just gotta get back after it.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Day 31/ 24 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Friday, June 3: Legs & Back + Ab Ripper......................(P90X)
This week I have been bad. This is the second workout that I've missed. What a bummer. It has been a hectic week with school ending and baseball. That's no excuse, I know. But I will do better next week!
On a side note some I'm happy to report that some buddies of mine are going to start the 24 Day Challenge. I'm super excited that they are interested in improving their health and dropping some weight!!
What is the 24 day weight loss challenge you ask? In 24 minutes you'll FEEL the difference....In 24 hours you'll KNOW the difference....In 24 days you'll SEE the difference!!! It will help you lean out and tone up. Some other friends of mine have taken the 24 day challenge and have lost 12 pounds in 24 days. Another friend has lost 2+ pounds after 11 days.
It is broken up into 2 phases. Phase I is days 1-10. This is the clense phase. You are giving your body an "oil change." You are cleaning out all the impurities and getting your body ready for optimal intake of essential vitamins and nutrients. What is the "clense?" It's not a violent or a fast or anything like that. It is a gentle clensing of the impurities.
Phase II is the Max phase. This covers days 11-24. This is where you put into your body the essential nutrients and vitamins and minerals that are necessary for optimal health, wellness and energy!!!
I have personally taken the 24 Day weight loss challenge and can attest to how much MORE energy I had, and still have, and how my appetite was and is much more in control. I used to grab a Reese's cup or some form of chocolate at about 10:30 in the morning as a "pick me up" to help me get through. Once I began the 24 Day weight loss challenge I noticed I didn't reach for those empty calories. I didn't need them....and even better I didn't CRAVE them.
You can click on the link to find out more information on the 24 Day weight loss Challenge.
Or if you would like to purchase the 24 Day Weight Loss Challenge you can do that as well.
This week I have been bad. This is the second workout that I've missed. What a bummer. It has been a hectic week with school ending and baseball. That's no excuse, I know. But I will do better next week!
On a side note some I'm happy to report that some buddies of mine are going to start the 24 Day Challenge. I'm super excited that they are interested in improving their health and dropping some weight!!
What is the 24 day weight loss challenge you ask? In 24 minutes you'll FEEL the difference....In 24 hours you'll KNOW the difference....In 24 days you'll SEE the difference!!! It will help you lean out and tone up. Some other friends of mine have taken the 24 day challenge and have lost 12 pounds in 24 days. Another friend has lost 2+ pounds after 11 days.
It is broken up into 2 phases. Phase I is days 1-10. This is the clense phase. You are giving your body an "oil change." You are cleaning out all the impurities and getting your body ready for optimal intake of essential vitamins and nutrients. What is the "clense?" It's not a violent or a fast or anything like that. It is a gentle clensing of the impurities.
Phase II is the Max phase. This covers days 11-24. This is where you put into your body the essential nutrients and vitamins and minerals that are necessary for optimal health, wellness and energy!!!
I have personally taken the 24 Day weight loss challenge and can attest to how much MORE energy I had, and still have, and how my appetite was and is much more in control. I used to grab a Reese's cup or some form of chocolate at about 10:30 in the morning as a "pick me up" to help me get through. Once I began the 24 Day weight loss challenge I noticed I didn't reach for those empty calories. I didn't need them....and even better I didn't CRAVE them.
You can click on the link to find out more information on the 24 Day weight loss Challenge.
Or if you would like to purchase the 24 Day Weight Loss Challenge you can do that as well.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Day 30
Thursday, June 2: Patience "Hummingbird" Yoga.............(One on One Vol. 2 Disc 3)
When I do yoga in the morning I am significantly less flexible than when I do yoga in the afternoons. This routine is growing on me. It is still quite difficult to get through without taking little tiny breaks. As I've progressed the breaks have become fewer and shorter in duration.
I can definitely tell a difference in my flexibility and range of motion. Too bad this flexibility and stretching thing takes so much time and dedication. Why can't I just be flexible and stretchy and loose? Nope, gotta work at it and bring it!
When I do yoga in the morning I am significantly less flexible than when I do yoga in the afternoons. This routine is growing on me. It is still quite difficult to get through without taking little tiny breaks. As I've progressed the breaks have become fewer and shorter in duration.
I can definitely tell a difference in my flexibility and range of motion. Too bad this flexibility and stretching thing takes so much time and dedication. Why can't I just be flexible and stretchy and loose? Nope, gotta work at it and bring it!
Day 29
Wednesday, June 1: Just Arms + Ab Ripper...................(One on One Vol. 1 Disc 4)
Unfortunately this workout didn't get accomplished. No excuses...I just flat out didn't do it. Stink on me.
Unfortunately this workout didn't get accomplished. No excuses...I just flat out didn't do it. Stink on me.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
NEVER QUIT!!!!!!
This video is of Heather Dorniden of the University of Minnesota. She is racing in the 600m at the Big 10 Championships. Watch this and try to come up with some excuse why you "can't" do something...Prepare to be inspired!!!
Stretching...
Lately I have been really liking my stretching during My Schedule (mostly through the yoga). I think part of the reason that I have begun to like yoga is because I can finally see (feel) some results. My toes, that used to be so stinkin' far away from my fingers seem to be a little closer?!?! My hamstrings don't feel like they're going to POP when I touch my toes.
This is due to showing up and getting after it on a regular basis. Other than the newfound enjoyment of yoga I have never been one for static stretching. I was tooling around and found some great information about static vs. dynamic stretching here. If you have some time (about 5 min.) it's totally some excellent info.
The article talks about how we get stuck in a routine or line of thinking that says that Static stretching is the proper "thing" to do before a workout. I believe this starts in elementary school and is reinforced all the way through high school. However, static stretching can actually reduce our performance level.
Static stretching does have it's place...in a yoga routine or after a workout.
Dynamic stretching is the way to go. Engage the muscles and get them moving. This helps with flexibility and range of motion...more like what you're going to do in your workout.
This is due to showing up and getting after it on a regular basis. Other than the newfound enjoyment of yoga I have never been one for static stretching. I was tooling around and found some great information about static vs. dynamic stretching here. If you have some time (about 5 min.) it's totally some excellent info.
The article talks about how we get stuck in a routine or line of thinking that says that Static stretching is the proper "thing" to do before a workout. I believe this starts in elementary school and is reinforced all the way through high school. However, static stretching can actually reduce our performance level.
Static stretching does have it's place...in a yoga routine or after a workout.
Dynamic stretching is the way to go. Engage the muscles and get them moving. This helps with flexibility and range of motion...more like what you're going to do in your workout.
Day 28
Tuesday, May 31: Medicine Ball Core Cardio................(One on One Vol. 1 Disc 10)
Back on track, as far as posting on time goes. Yesterday was a little crazy, in a good sort of relaxing way!!!
Medicine Ball Core Cardio this morning. The sun burn is starting to cool off a little, but the fringes (arm-pits, where the shirt and shorts meet, and bottom of the shorts area) are still quite a bit touchy!!! That made this routine a little more difficult as there is a bunch of twisting and turning. Oh well, what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. The heart rate was up and the lungs were working this morning. Too bad there aren't any AdvoCare products to help with sunburn!!!
I'm looking forward to Just Arms and Ab Ripper tomorrow morning. As I should be less sore (sun wise) tomorrow!
Back on track, as far as posting on time goes. Yesterday was a little crazy, in a good sort of relaxing way!!!
Medicine Ball Core Cardio this morning. The sun burn is starting to cool off a little, but the fringes (arm-pits, where the shirt and shorts meet, and bottom of the shorts area) are still quite a bit touchy!!! That made this routine a little more difficult as there is a bunch of twisting and turning. Oh well, what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. The heart rate was up and the lungs were working this morning. Too bad there aren't any AdvoCare products to help with sunburn!!!
I'm looking forward to Just Arms and Ab Ripper tomorrow morning. As I should be less sore (sun wise) tomorrow!
Day 27
Monday, May 30: Chest & Back + Ab Ripper...............(P90X)
Beginning of week 5 (and I'm a day late posting this one).
We finally had a nice weekend with hot weather and plenty of sunshine and since today is Memorial Day our swimming pool is open. Even though this sounds and is wonderful, unfortunately some people don't properly apply sun-block on their first outing to the pool for the summer. OOOoouuuuccchhhhh. I am a little toasty.
Needless to say, if you've ever done it, Chest & Back is hard enough....add to that a little sunburn and it's a tuffy!
Today I pushed on through the pain (of the sunburn and the routine) and really felt strong. I definitely did more push-ups and more chin-ups than the first times around. I set a goal to try and get 10 assisted chin-ups for all 6 chin-up exercises and I also wanted to do more push-ups than I did last round. It was a challenge but I did fairly well in both areas. I was happy.
Lesson learned...apply sun screen even when you're tired of being pasty white and looking for a little color....by the way a little color should be light pink as opposed to LOBSTER RED!!!!
Beginning of week 5 (and I'm a day late posting this one).
We finally had a nice weekend with hot weather and plenty of sunshine and since today is Memorial Day our swimming pool is open. Even though this sounds and is wonderful, unfortunately some people don't properly apply sun-block on their first outing to the pool for the summer. OOOoouuuuccchhhhh. I am a little toasty.
Needless to say, if you've ever done it, Chest & Back is hard enough....add to that a little sunburn and it's a tuffy!
Today I pushed on through the pain (of the sunburn and the routine) and really felt strong. I definitely did more push-ups and more chin-ups than the first times around. I set a goal to try and get 10 assisted chin-ups for all 6 chin-up exercises and I also wanted to do more push-ups than I did last round. It was a challenge but I did fairly well in both areas. I was happy.
Lesson learned...apply sun screen even when you're tired of being pasty white and looking for a little color....by the way a little color should be light pink as opposed to LOBSTER RED!!!!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Day 26
Saturday, May 28: Power 90 Road Warrior...................(One on One Vol. 1 Disc 2)
Creative Freedom again. Yesterday I took a look at Power 90 Road Warrior and then realized that I haven't done Recovery for Results (1 on 1 with Tony Horton Vol. 1 Disc 11) and decided that because of the more difficult routines this week I should do some recovery work.
It went really well. The Recovery for Results DVD blends light stretching and some yoga, some light resistance training and some light cardio. It's one of those routines where you don't feel like doing anything because you're sore or tired or sick and so you pop it in.....and it's just what your body ordered!!!
The routine gets your blood pumping (mildly compared to other workouts) and gets you stretched out and gets those sore muscles moving and doing something other than sitting watching tv and making excuses as to why you can't do SOMETHING!!! And that's what this routine is all about...getting up and doing something.
Today is my off day for this week. It was a really good week.
Creative Freedom again. Yesterday I took a look at Power 90 Road Warrior and then realized that I haven't done Recovery for Results (1 on 1 with Tony Horton Vol. 1 Disc 11) and decided that because of the more difficult routines this week I should do some recovery work.
It went really well. The Recovery for Results DVD blends light stretching and some yoga, some light resistance training and some light cardio. It's one of those routines where you don't feel like doing anything because you're sore or tired or sick and so you pop it in.....and it's just what your body ordered!!!
The routine gets your blood pumping (mildly compared to other workouts) and gets you stretched out and gets those sore muscles moving and doing something other than sitting watching tv and making excuses as to why you can't do SOMETHING!!! And that's what this routine is all about...getting up and doing something.
Today is my off day for this week. It was a really good week.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Day 25
Friday, May 27: Legs & Back + Ab Ripper...................(P90X)
Creative Freedom. That's what I'm calling it. If you remember back to last Friday Day 19, I was supposed to do One on One on One Leg + Ab Ripper but couldn't find the DVD....sssoooooooo.......I found the DVD and decided that today was the make-up day for that.
I was thinking that this would mostly be a legs routine....well, it is definitely somewhat of a leg routine....one leg at a time routine. You are basically doing a shoulder, bicep, and tricep exercise while balancing on One leg. Yeah, think about that.....good times!!!!
You must engage your core and stabilizer muscles of the foot, and lower leg for each and every exercise. Your legs will definitely be screaming (along with your hips and arms as you're working them constantly) but it's a good scream.
This is a good upper body workout that is a super nice change as you are doing all the exercises on One leg and thus working your core and balance and legs as well!!!
Creative Freedom. That's what I'm calling it. If you remember back to last Friday Day 19, I was supposed to do One on One on One Leg + Ab Ripper but couldn't find the DVD....sssoooooooo.......I found the DVD and decided that today was the make-up day for that.
I was thinking that this would mostly be a legs routine....well, it is definitely somewhat of a leg routine....one leg at a time routine. You are basically doing a shoulder, bicep, and tricep exercise while balancing on One leg. Yeah, think about that.....good times!!!!
You must engage your core and stabilizer muscles of the foot, and lower leg for each and every exercise. Your legs will definitely be screaming (along with your hips and arms as you're working them constantly) but it's a good scream.
This is a good upper body workout that is a super nice change as you are doing all the exercises on One leg and thus working your core and balance and legs as well!!!
Day 24
Thursday, May 26: Fountain of Youth Yoga...................(One on One Vol. 1 Disc 6)
I really must say that I am starting to look forward to my yoga day. The first time I ever did yoga (in our P90X routine over a year ago) it was 90 minutes long and very frustrating and difficult as I was not used to being so uncomfortable in so many new positions to me. However, after many repetitions and just showing up and getting after it and working and concentrating and focusing on my breathing, I'm starting to get the hang of this yoga stuff.
I'm much more flexible now that even 3 weeks ago. It's incredible. It also helps that this workout is only 47 minutes long. Eventhough it's a shorter workout, Tony doesn't skimp on the burn! I really like this DVD and highly recommend it. If you don't have the time for P90X yoga....then, by all means, look into this DVD.
I normally do my exercise routine in the morning; however, there were some good storms on Wednesday night and we didn't sleep really well. So.....I slept in and did this workout around 2 in the afternoon. I'm still on the wagon baby!!!
I really must say that I am starting to look forward to my yoga day. The first time I ever did yoga (in our P90X routine over a year ago) it was 90 minutes long and very frustrating and difficult as I was not used to being so uncomfortable in so many new positions to me. However, after many repetitions and just showing up and getting after it and working and concentrating and focusing on my breathing, I'm starting to get the hang of this yoga stuff.
I'm much more flexible now that even 3 weeks ago. It's incredible. It also helps that this workout is only 47 minutes long. Eventhough it's a shorter workout, Tony doesn't skimp on the burn! I really like this DVD and highly recommend it. If you don't have the time for P90X yoga....then, by all means, look into this DVD.
I normally do my exercise routine in the morning; however, there were some good storms on Wednesday night and we didn't sleep really well. So.....I slept in and did this workout around 2 in the afternoon. I'm still on the wagon baby!!!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
SPARK GIVEAWAY TO THE FIRST 5 FOLLOWERS...or more if necessary!!
For the first 5 people that follow this blog, (or 7, or 9...) I will send you a FREE sample of Spark Energy Drink.
There is no obligation to do or sign up for anything. I would just like to share a sample of the Spark with you (if you would like it).
There are already some followers of this blog, and this deal is retro-active. Simply email me at jjdd1443@juno.com where you would like it sent to and I will put it in the mail that day. Also make a note of what flavor you would like - the flavors are: Fruit Punch, Pink Lemonade, Mandarin Orange and Grape.
Spark is a sugar-free energy drink that is the most nutritionally advanced energy drink on the market. It contains 21 vitamins, minerals and nutrients designed to deliver a healthy, balanced source of energy. See more information about Spark.
There is no obligation to do or sign up for anything. I would just like to share a sample of the Spark with you (if you would like it).
There are already some followers of this blog, and this deal is retro-active. Simply email me at jjdd1443@juno.com where you would like it sent to and I will put it in the mail that day. Also make a note of what flavor you would like - the flavors are: Fruit Punch, Pink Lemonade, Mandarin Orange and Grape.
Spark is a sugar-free energy drink that is the most nutritionally advanced energy drink on the market. It contains 21 vitamins, minerals and nutrients designed to deliver a healthy, balanced source of energy. See more information about Spark.
Tony Horton's Law's of Success
Hey guys, I found some great information about Tony Horton stays in great shape even in his early 50's. That guy is amazing. He looks better at 50something than I ever did or will.
Here are Tony Horton's 11 Laws that lead to success: (By the way, I got these from http://advancedwellnessctr.blogspot.com/ there's a lot of GREAT information on that site that will help motivate you.)
Law 1: Variety. As Tony says a lot, "Variety is the spice of life." It's true. You're not going to do something that's boring and doesn't hold your attention. On top of that, you need to keep your muscles from adapting, keep them from getting into a rut and knowing what is going to happen on a specific day. That's the whole muscle confusion theory. And it works! There is a nice variety in the "Homebrew" P90X and 1 on1 with Tony Horton routine.
Law 2: Consistency. Keep after it. Keep on doing it...something...anything. Don't make excuses. The reality of the situation is that we have time for the things that we WANT to. WANT to exercise.
Law 3: Intensity. It's easy to coast through a workout. Resist the urge. Push yourself. You are much tougher than you give yourself credit for. Promise yourself that you're going to "bring it," and then follow through. Remember pain is weakness leaving the body. You'll be surprised how good you feel after a nice intense workout...and you'll be happy knowing that you can whip yourself!
Law 4: Purpose. "You are more than you've become." Mufassa said this to Simba in the Lion King. How true this is. We must have a bigger purpose than what we currently are. What do you reach for to self-medicate? Chocolate. Food. Movies. Exercise. Make health and wellness- physically, emotionally, spiritually, financially your purpose. Here is 1 big way to help in all these areas.
Law 5: Reality. Start living today. What is the reality of your current situation? Are you overweight? Are you underpaid and overworked? Are you tired of being tired? Concerned with material possessions? Worried about what others say about your car? Waistline? home? Accept these real situations. You only have an audience of 2. You and Your Creator. Now, you have the power to change these situations. Don't tackle all of them at one time. See Law 7.
Law 6: Play. Does exercise have to happen in your basement watching some video? Does it have to happen in a gym pushing too much weight so others will think you are something that you're not? That leads to burn out. Go out and play. Have fun doing something. Walk your dog. Go on a bike ride. Play catch with your kids. Walk with your spouse. Play tennis. Don't get in a rut!
Law 7: Plan. Pick a time and place for your exercise routine. You know when other things in your day happen (breakfast, arrive at work, lunch, leave work, pick up the kids, etc.) know when you're exercise time will be. I like to pick a time that I know will not be interrupted. This time is first thing in the morning. I dislike this time, I'd rather be sleeping. However, I know that I can get my interrupted workout in when the rest of the neighborhood is sleeping. The afternoons and evenings have too many things "pop" up that interfere or take away from my workout time.
Law 8: Stress and Sleep. There's no better stress reducer than exercise (no matter what your habits tell you!!) Exercise is the great changer. It changes your mood, and is a great time to escape the pressures of the real world...the problems and issues that you have will still be there, but you'll have a renewed sense of purpose and be able to look at the issue with refreshed vision.
Law 9: Loving It. You enjoy doing the things you love. Love your workouts. If you hate running on a treadmill you're not going to do it. Find out what you really love. Maybe you love running in the fresh air. Maybe you love lifting heavy weights for short bursts of time. Maybe you love lifting light weights over long stretches of time....whatever you love, build your workouts around that.
Law 10: Flexibility. This is by far the most difficult. It takes time, concentration and I'm not very flexible. Many people can do what their good at, but the great people are the ones who really work on the areas where they're the weakest. This is my weak spot....and I'm learning to love stretching and yoga.
Law 11: Food and Supplementation. What kind of fuel are you putting into your body? Supplements are 1 way to enable you to get more out of your workout and reduce the soreness that you have to enable you to not miss any workouts. I was very skeptical about using supplements until I tried them. In 3 1/2 short weeks of my workout plan I can tell a huge difference in my stamina during the routine and the reduced level of soreness the following day. These 2 factors are enabling me to push harder in and through my workouts to achieve quicker more dramatic results.
If you make these 11 laws a part of who you are you will undoubtedly see changes in the areas of your life that you choose to change!
Best of luck!!!
Here are Tony Horton's 11 Laws that lead to success: (By the way, I got these from http://advancedwellnessctr.blogspot.com/ there's a lot of GREAT information on that site that will help motivate you.)
Law 1: Variety. As Tony says a lot, "Variety is the spice of life." It's true. You're not going to do something that's boring and doesn't hold your attention. On top of that, you need to keep your muscles from adapting, keep them from getting into a rut and knowing what is going to happen on a specific day. That's the whole muscle confusion theory. And it works! There is a nice variety in the "Homebrew" P90X and 1 on1 with Tony Horton routine.
Law 2: Consistency. Keep after it. Keep on doing it...something...anything. Don't make excuses. The reality of the situation is that we have time for the things that we WANT to. WANT to exercise.
Law 3: Intensity. It's easy to coast through a workout. Resist the urge. Push yourself. You are much tougher than you give yourself credit for. Promise yourself that you're going to "bring it," and then follow through. Remember pain is weakness leaving the body. You'll be surprised how good you feel after a nice intense workout...and you'll be happy knowing that you can whip yourself!
Law 4: Purpose. "You are more than you've become." Mufassa said this to Simba in the Lion King. How true this is. We must have a bigger purpose than what we currently are. What do you reach for to self-medicate? Chocolate. Food. Movies. Exercise. Make health and wellness- physically, emotionally, spiritually, financially your purpose. Here is 1 big way to help in all these areas.
Law 5: Reality. Start living today. What is the reality of your current situation? Are you overweight? Are you underpaid and overworked? Are you tired of being tired? Concerned with material possessions? Worried about what others say about your car? Waistline? home? Accept these real situations. You only have an audience of 2. You and Your Creator. Now, you have the power to change these situations. Don't tackle all of them at one time. See Law 7.
Law 6: Play. Does exercise have to happen in your basement watching some video? Does it have to happen in a gym pushing too much weight so others will think you are something that you're not? That leads to burn out. Go out and play. Have fun doing something. Walk your dog. Go on a bike ride. Play catch with your kids. Walk with your spouse. Play tennis. Don't get in a rut!
Law 7: Plan. Pick a time and place for your exercise routine. You know when other things in your day happen (breakfast, arrive at work, lunch, leave work, pick up the kids, etc.) know when you're exercise time will be. I like to pick a time that I know will not be interrupted. This time is first thing in the morning. I dislike this time, I'd rather be sleeping. However, I know that I can get my interrupted workout in when the rest of the neighborhood is sleeping. The afternoons and evenings have too many things "pop" up that interfere or take away from my workout time.
Law 8: Stress and Sleep. There's no better stress reducer than exercise (no matter what your habits tell you!!) Exercise is the great changer. It changes your mood, and is a great time to escape the pressures of the real world...the problems and issues that you have will still be there, but you'll have a renewed sense of purpose and be able to look at the issue with refreshed vision.
Law 9: Loving It. You enjoy doing the things you love. Love your workouts. If you hate running on a treadmill you're not going to do it. Find out what you really love. Maybe you love running in the fresh air. Maybe you love lifting heavy weights for short bursts of time. Maybe you love lifting light weights over long stretches of time....whatever you love, build your workouts around that.
Law 10: Flexibility. This is by far the most difficult. It takes time, concentration and I'm not very flexible. Many people can do what their good at, but the great people are the ones who really work on the areas where they're the weakest. This is my weak spot....and I'm learning to love stretching and yoga.
Law 11: Food and Supplementation. What kind of fuel are you putting into your body? Supplements are 1 way to enable you to get more out of your workout and reduce the soreness that you have to enable you to not miss any workouts. I was very skeptical about using supplements until I tried them. In 3 1/2 short weeks of my workout plan I can tell a huge difference in my stamina during the routine and the reduced level of soreness the following day. These 2 factors are enabling me to push harder in and through my workouts to achieve quicker more dramatic results.
If you make these 11 laws a part of who you are you will undoubtedly see changes in the areas of your life that you choose to change!
Best of luck!!!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Day 23
Wednesday, May 25: Back & Biceps + Ab Ripper........(P90X)
Back on the wagon. This morning was really good! There's no baseball game today so I didn't have any excuse in the back of my mind as to how this routine was going to go. So I just plain brought it this morning!
This workout is really a pumper. It is quite pleasurable. A pull up exercise followed by a back (pulling exercise) followed by 2 biceps exercises...nice burn with some big muscle groups. The only biter is that your arms are tired and the exercises just keep on coming. I'm not really good at pull-ups and the whole routine is pull-up, bang, bang, bang, pull-up, bang, bang, bang, pull-up. 24 exercises; 6 totall pull-up exercises! WHEW!!! Hello arms and back.
Also, Ab Ripper was a little difficult this morning too. Not sure what's going on.
I am still excited about the results that I'm getting so far, and only 3 1/2 weeks into the "homebrew" P90X and 1 on 1 with Tony Horton program.
I can really feel a difference in the leanness and overall toning. It feels good...and I'm committed. So I'll just keep bringing it!
Back on the wagon. This morning was really good! There's no baseball game today so I didn't have any excuse in the back of my mind as to how this routine was going to go. So I just plain brought it this morning!
This workout is really a pumper. It is quite pleasurable. A pull up exercise followed by a back (pulling exercise) followed by 2 biceps exercises...nice burn with some big muscle groups. The only biter is that your arms are tired and the exercises just keep on coming. I'm not really good at pull-ups and the whole routine is pull-up, bang, bang, bang, pull-up, bang, bang, bang, pull-up. 24 exercises; 6 totall pull-up exercises! WHEW!!! Hello arms and back.
Also, Ab Ripper was a little difficult this morning too. Not sure what's going on.
I am still excited about the results that I'm getting so far, and only 3 1/2 weeks into the "homebrew" P90X and 1 on 1 with Tony Horton program.
I can really feel a difference in the leanness and overall toning. It feels good...and I'm committed. So I'll just keep bringing it!
Day 22
Tuesday, May 24: Cardio Intervals................................(One on One Vol. 2 Disc 1)
Well, there's a first for everything. I couldn't find the Cardio Intervals DVD...so I did nothing today. I've been doing really well through the first 3 weeks. I'm bummed but am inspired to not miss any more days.
Well, there's a first for everything. I couldn't find the Cardio Intervals DVD...so I did nothing today. I've been doing really well through the first 3 weeks. I'm bummed but am inspired to not miss any more days.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Day 21
Monday, May 23: Core Ball Sandwich + Ab Ripper......(One on One Vol. 2 Disc 2)
Beginning of Week 4.
Core Ball Sandwich + Ab Ripper is a tough workout. There are 10 exercises done once in round 1 and then the same 10 exercises done again in round 2. So....2 rounds of 10 exercises each. You're all done in 40 minutes.
Last Monday's workout was a tuffy. Today's was a bit better. I am still not very good at pull-ups, but I'm working like heck to get better at them! The toughest exercise of the workout for me is definitely the balance ball push-ups. For some reason those bad boys kick my rear end. I don't even do them with my feet elevated. My feet are on the floor. I can do push-ups pretty easily, but throw in balancing on a medicine ball and the instability component and it's a different exercise....but I love it.
Tomorrow is Cardio Intervals. I'm looking forward to that!
After 4 weeks alreday I can see some definition and more leanness. On top of that I feel that I have more energy and just feel better over all.
Beginning of Week 4.
Core Ball Sandwich + Ab Ripper is a tough workout. There are 10 exercises done once in round 1 and then the same 10 exercises done again in round 2. So....2 rounds of 10 exercises each. You're all done in 40 minutes.
Last Monday's workout was a tuffy. Today's was a bit better. I am still not very good at pull-ups, but I'm working like heck to get better at them! The toughest exercise of the workout for me is definitely the balance ball push-ups. For some reason those bad boys kick my rear end. I don't even do them with my feet elevated. My feet are on the floor. I can do push-ups pretty easily, but throw in balancing on a medicine ball and the instability component and it's a different exercise....but I love it.
Tomorrow is Cardio Intervals. I'm looking forward to that!
After 4 weeks alreday I can see some definition and more leanness. On top of that I feel that I have more energy and just feel better over all.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Day 20
Saturday, May 21: Kenpo X..........................................(P90X)
Well, this is Sunday and not Saturday. That's cool. I just switched my off day from Sunday to Saturday. No problem there. Yes, it does say Kenpo X from P90X however, it was a b-e-a-UTIFUL day today so I decided to bump stying inside and working out in front of a tv for a 2 mile run. I haven't ran in about 4 weeks so I knew it was going to be ugly. 2 miles 16:38. Not as hateful as I was anticipating.
It was a pretty hilly run too. So that's good and bad. Bad for the lungs; they were working hard to get vital oxygen to where it needed to go!!! Thanks Lungs!!! Good for the leg and glute muscles. There's nothing like running hills to tone up the back side of one's lower half!
It was a busy weekend with 1 son playing baseball in Indiana and the other playing basketball in Cincinnati. However, we enjoy it. Most of the time. I'm not sure why we continually trick ourselves into thinking that the weekends we'll be able to catch up on our rest?!>!?? WHAT?!?!?! The weekends are just as hectic, or moreso than the regular week.
No worries. God is GOOD ALL the time!!!
Tomorrow morning, 6:03am the alarm goes off. I take my 3 Catalyst (if you haven't tried Catalyst yet, what are you waiting for?!?! Catalyst will make you a believer!!! Catalyst helps you lean out and tone up!!!)swallow some water and head downstairs to do a little "Core Ball Sandwich"...I'm ready to do better this round that the first. I kind of know what's coming...so BRING IT!!!
Well, this is Sunday and not Saturday. That's cool. I just switched my off day from Sunday to Saturday. No problem there. Yes, it does say Kenpo X from P90X however, it was a b-e-a-UTIFUL day today so I decided to bump stying inside and working out in front of a tv for a 2 mile run. I haven't ran in about 4 weeks so I knew it was going to be ugly. 2 miles 16:38. Not as hateful as I was anticipating.
It was a pretty hilly run too. So that's good and bad. Bad for the lungs; they were working hard to get vital oxygen to where it needed to go!!! Thanks Lungs!!! Good for the leg and glute muscles. There's nothing like running hills to tone up the back side of one's lower half!
It was a busy weekend with 1 son playing baseball in Indiana and the other playing basketball in Cincinnati. However, we enjoy it. Most of the time. I'm not sure why we continually trick ourselves into thinking that the weekends we'll be able to catch up on our rest?!>!?? WHAT?!?!?! The weekends are just as hectic, or moreso than the regular week.
No worries. God is GOOD ALL the time!!!
Tomorrow morning, 6:03am the alarm goes off. I take my 3 Catalyst (if you haven't tried Catalyst yet, what are you waiting for?!?! Catalyst will make you a believer!!! Catalyst helps you lean out and tone up!!!)swallow some water and head downstairs to do a little "Core Ball Sandwich"...I'm ready to do better this round that the first. I kind of know what's coming...so BRING IT!!!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Day 19
Friday, May 20: On One Leg + Ab Ripper.....................(One on One Vol. 2 Disc 7)
This is the workout that I was supposed to do....but dang it, I couldn't find the disc. I'm pretty sure now, that I know where it is. I was really excited to try this routine for the first time. It'll just have to wait until next Friday.
In it's place was Mammoth UML. That is simply the place where Tony Horton did the workout- Mammoth, Utah during a skiing trip, in his hotel room. And the UML stands for Upper, Middle and Lower. The routine is working the upper body (chest, triceps, biceps) then working the middle (abdominals) and then the lower (some form of squats).
I haven't done this disc in a while so it was a very nice change of pace. The routine is about 59 minutes long, consisting of 6 rounds of 1 exercise each (upper, middle, lower) with a break in between each round, and tiny breaks between each exercise. There was much fast forwarding during the workout because Tony talks a little bit too much for me in this one. Usually he's a "let's get in and get going and get done" guy, but for this workout (probably because he was at a significant altitude...as he reminds us!) he talks a little more than usual. However, it's a very good routine. It will get your muscles talking to you along with your breathing and your heart rate! Don't skip this one.
I must say that I was skeptical about the Catalyst. However, after 3 weeks of consistently taking them and working out there's no question how they have helped me lean down and tone up! I'm seeing more veins and my clothes are a little looser. There's just a "tighter" overall feeling everywhere on my body. I am a FIRM believer in Catalyst and will continue to use it. Learn more about the Catalyst product.
Another product that has been helping as been the Nighttime Recovery. Whenever I begin an exercise program or try a new routine, it's inevitable that I'm going to be sore. I have a little problem thinking that I'm still 18 and can just go out and workout hard. Well, times (and my body) are changing. I can't do what I was capable of doing before. Then I could do whatever and wake up the next day and feel like I didn't do anything. Now I wake up and feel very sore (usually for a couple of days). Well, not any more. Thanks to Nighttime Recovery I am able to workout hard (which increases results) and know that I will not be sore the following morning. By having that confidence I am able to work harder during my workouts and get more out of myself and re-shape my body faster. I really love Nighttime Recovery. Learn more about the Nighttime Recovery product.
A new feature in this blog will be rating the routine out of 10 stars, and then rating myself on wheather I brought it or not during the workout.
All in all this is a very good routine! Out of 10 stars it's a 7.
As for me....I felt that I was pushing myself pretty good this morning. I earned a 7.5.
Tomorrow will be the first Sat. workout that I've gotten in in this my 3rd week. I WILL DO IT TOMORROW!!!
Have a great Friday!!
This is the workout that I was supposed to do....but dang it, I couldn't find the disc. I'm pretty sure now, that I know where it is. I was really excited to try this routine for the first time. It'll just have to wait until next Friday.
In it's place was Mammoth UML. That is simply the place where Tony Horton did the workout- Mammoth, Utah during a skiing trip, in his hotel room. And the UML stands for Upper, Middle and Lower. The routine is working the upper body (chest, triceps, biceps) then working the middle (abdominals) and then the lower (some form of squats).
I haven't done this disc in a while so it was a very nice change of pace. The routine is about 59 minutes long, consisting of 6 rounds of 1 exercise each (upper, middle, lower) with a break in between each round, and tiny breaks between each exercise. There was much fast forwarding during the workout because Tony talks a little bit too much for me in this one. Usually he's a "let's get in and get going and get done" guy, but for this workout (probably because he was at a significant altitude...as he reminds us!) he talks a little more than usual. However, it's a very good routine. It will get your muscles talking to you along with your breathing and your heart rate! Don't skip this one.
I must say that I was skeptical about the Catalyst. However, after 3 weeks of consistently taking them and working out there's no question how they have helped me lean down and tone up! I'm seeing more veins and my clothes are a little looser. There's just a "tighter" overall feeling everywhere on my body. I am a FIRM believer in Catalyst and will continue to use it. Learn more about the Catalyst product.
Another product that has been helping as been the Nighttime Recovery. Whenever I begin an exercise program or try a new routine, it's inevitable that I'm going to be sore. I have a little problem thinking that I'm still 18 and can just go out and workout hard. Well, times (and my body) are changing. I can't do what I was capable of doing before. Then I could do whatever and wake up the next day and feel like I didn't do anything. Now I wake up and feel very sore (usually for a couple of days). Well, not any more. Thanks to Nighttime Recovery I am able to workout hard (which increases results) and know that I will not be sore the following morning. By having that confidence I am able to work harder during my workouts and get more out of myself and re-shape my body faster. I really love Nighttime Recovery. Learn more about the Nighttime Recovery product.
A new feature in this blog will be rating the routine out of 10 stars, and then rating myself on wheather I brought it or not during the workout.
All in all this is a very good routine! Out of 10 stars it's a 7.
As for me....I felt that I was pushing myself pretty good this morning. I earned a 7.5.
Tomorrow will be the first Sat. workout that I've gotten in in this my 3rd week. I WILL DO IT TOMORROW!!!
Have a great Friday!!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Day 18
Thursday, May 19: Fountain of Youth Yoga...................(One on One Vol. 1 Disc 6)
I really needed this one this morning. Fountain of Youth Yoga is starting to get a little easier (read: I am becoming a little more comfortable with the positions and focusing on my breathing instead of thinking about the pain and how inflexible I am.)
The only thing I wish was that the cues were a little bit better. I find myself looking down and the floor or my knee and having to come out of my concentration to look at the tv to see what I should be doing. That's really the only criticism that I have about the Fountain of Youth Yoga. I really like it, and the fact that it's a good 45 minute yoga routine is awesome!
I am really excited about the "Homebrew" P90X and One on One with Tony Horton workout routine. One issue that was brought to my attention however, was that I don't have any good shoulder routine within the workout. If you don't know what the schedule for the P90X- Hyrid workout is you can look at The Schedule.
Tomorrow is On One Leg + Ab Ripper. I have never done that DVD before so I am excited and nervous about tomorrow morning. I watched it a little bit the other day and it looks really good. Should be awesome!!! I'm going into it with a great, positive attitude!!
As Tony says, "Bring it!"
I really needed this one this morning. Fountain of Youth Yoga is starting to get a little easier (read: I am becoming a little more comfortable with the positions and focusing on my breathing instead of thinking about the pain and how inflexible I am.)
The only thing I wish was that the cues were a little bit better. I find myself looking down and the floor or my knee and having to come out of my concentration to look at the tv to see what I should be doing. That's really the only criticism that I have about the Fountain of Youth Yoga. I really like it, and the fact that it's a good 45 minute yoga routine is awesome!
I am really excited about the "Homebrew" P90X and One on One with Tony Horton workout routine. One issue that was brought to my attention however, was that I don't have any good shoulder routine within the workout. If you don't know what the schedule for the P90X- Hyrid workout is you can look at The Schedule.
Tomorrow is On One Leg + Ab Ripper. I have never done that DVD before so I am excited and nervous about tomorrow morning. I watched it a little bit the other day and it looks really good. Should be awesome!!! I'm going into it with a great, positive attitude!!
As Tony says, "Bring it!"
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Clyde Kilby's 11 Resolutions
I'm in the process of reading "The Pleasures of God" by John Piper. It is a great book that you (I) must read slowly to allow the depth of the thinking to sink in.
In the third chapter titled, "The Pleasure of God in His Creation" Piper talks about a professor he had when he attended Wheaton College. The professors name is Clyde Kilby. He was inspired by Professor Kilby's "11 Resolutions" about how he was going to live his life.
Piper says, "One of the things I would like to happen because of this chapter is that readers would open their eyes even wider to the glory of God in the world around them." (pg. 95) Doesn't that seem to be our problem...we have eyes but they are only open slightly and somehow we focus on only the negative...the struggling economy, our dissatisfaction with our jobs, our furstration with the weather, the list goes on and on.
One of Kilby's 11 resolutions is this, he says, "I shall sometimes look back at the freshness of vision I had in childhood and try, at least for a while, to be, in the words of Lewis Carroll, the 'child of the pure unclouded brow, and dreaming eyes of wonder.'" Lord allow me to look with eyes of a child instead of the cynicism,and negativity that I am prone to do now as an adult!
The other 10 resolutions are good too. I will be sharing them as well.
In the third chapter titled, "The Pleasure of God in His Creation" Piper talks about a professor he had when he attended Wheaton College. The professors name is Clyde Kilby. He was inspired by Professor Kilby's "11 Resolutions" about how he was going to live his life.
Piper says, "One of the things I would like to happen because of this chapter is that readers would open their eyes even wider to the glory of God in the world around them." (pg. 95) Doesn't that seem to be our problem...we have eyes but they are only open slightly and somehow we focus on only the negative...the struggling economy, our dissatisfaction with our jobs, our furstration with the weather, the list goes on and on.
One of Kilby's 11 resolutions is this, he says, "I shall sometimes look back at the freshness of vision I had in childhood and try, at least for a while, to be, in the words of Lewis Carroll, the 'child of the pure unclouded brow, and dreaming eyes of wonder.'" Lord allow me to look with eyes of a child instead of the cynicism,and negativity that I am prone to do now as an adult!
The other 10 resolutions are good too. I will be sharing them as well.
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