Day 30....Day 2 of recovery week.

Today was another day of Core Cardio and Balance. It was harder than yesterday's workout even though we did the same thing. That makes sense if you think about it, though. All of the muscles we used yesterday are a bit sore and tired already, then we worked them again.

I feel pretty good today, though. I am enjoying these shorter workouts while I can. I think our workout on Monday is close to 90 minutes. That is going to be brutal!I believe we have a fit test, then the actual workout (as if the fit test isn't enough). This week the workouts are only about 40 minutes long. Then, they get closer to an hour or more. I am not sure what I think of that.

I enjoy the hip flexor exercises as well as the shoulder exercises. They feel like they are targeting muscle groups that we don't necessarily focus on as much during normal workouts.

Tomorrow will be more of the same. I hope I keep feeling better and better throughout the rest of this program. Working out isn't always fun, but I always enjoy the benefits of being healthy!

On to day 31.

Day 29....something new.

Today was the first day of our recovery week. We did Cardio Balance and Recovery. Although it wasn't a total cakewalk, it wasn't nearly as intenese as the other workouts we have done. As the title suggests, we did a lot of core and balance work. It was actually enjoyable. I wasn't sure what to expect so I was a bit nervous for today, but I was pleasantly surprised. There were some exercises that really burned and were tough, but there were a few that were just fun to do!

I am not noticing many physical results, but I can feel that my body is getting stronger and more flexible. I am hoping that the second part of this program kicks my butt and gives me some results that I can see!

We will do Cardio Balance and Recovery all week, and then move on to the 2nd half of this program. I am definitely scared for that! For the rest of this week, I will just enjoy the change of pace that we have right now and try not to think of the pain to come. :o)

Day 30....I am ready.

Day 28....who doesn't love Super Bowl Sunday?

Well, today is a day of rest for me as far as Insanity goes. I am enjoying my day off and looking forward to the week to come. This next week, we do a DVD called Core Cardio and Balance every day. I am excited to see what that entails and I am already nervous for what comes after that.

I can't believe we have already completed 4 weeks of Insanity (and survived). My ankle feels much better and my body is starting to feel stronger and I am ready for the next part of this program.
I am looking forward to Day 29.

Day 27....kicked my butt!

I can't say this was the best overall workout I have had, but today definitely kicked my butt! I had to get up at 7am to make sure I had time to work out before our day actually started. We had 3 games of hockey, 2 games of basketball, and church today, so I knew I wouldn't feel much like working out this evening. I am SO glad I got up and worked out now.

Here is what was going on at my house while I was working out....

She started working out with me, but quickly got bored. She seems to think her Princess Barbies are MUCH more exciting!!

I am pretty sure he is laughing at me because I do not look ANYTHING like the lady on tv. He has no choice but to sit and watch me suffer. :o)

It took me a little bit to get warmed up today, but I just kept telling myself I have tomorrow off and this is the last time I will do this particular DVD during this program. I have to come to the conclusion that this workout either makes me work so hard that even my eyeballs sweat, or I am involuntarily crying. Either way, for some reason, about halfway through this particular workout I start to tear up. I am going to just keep thinking it is sweat....because the more I sweat, the more weight I will lose, right? I really like Plyometric Cardio, but I am ready to see what the rest of the program has in store for me!

I am going to sit back and enjoy the rest of my weekend....who doesn't love the Superbowl? And, I will be ready to see what Monday has in store for me.

Day 28....Can't wait to relax. 



Day 26....what a day!!

Today was an awesome workout!! During Pure Cardio, I worked harder than ever and I really felt like I got a great workout. We will not be doing this particular workout again during this program. It is strange to think that we are almost done with the first month of Insanity!! After Pure Cardio, we had to do Cardio Abs again. I wish I could do that workout more often. I feel like my abs are getting stronger already. I can't wait to see what the 2nd half of this program has in store for us. But, first, we will have a recovery week where we do Core Cardio and Balance every day. I really hope I like that workout because we do it 6 days in a row!!

My muscles feel fatigued and I feel tired out today, but I think it is because I pushed myself harder throughout my workout. I just kept telling myself that we will be moving on from this particular workout very soon so I was able to keep pushing harder. I just wanted to make it through as many of the exercises as I possibly could. I am actually anxious to go through this program again to see how much further into each workout I can get before burning out.
Tomorrow is Cardio Plyometrics. That is overall probably my favorite workout to do, so I am already looking forward to that!

Bring on Day 27!!

Day 25....Cardio Recovery

Today was the last time we will do the Cardio Recovery DVD for this program. Next week we have a new DVD that we do the whole week and then it is on to month TWO!! These past 4 weeks have flown by. I still don't feel like I am in incredible shape, but I know I am in much better shape than I was 4 weeks ago. I am hoping that I start seeing more results in the 2nd month.

I worked hard during Cardio Recovery today. My quads didn't love me at the time, but I think they will forgive me. Although there isn't any cardio work in this DVD, I still work up a sweat and I still feel the burn. I have a love/hate relationship with the burn. I LOVE knowing that every time I feel my muscles scream and burn, I am getting rid of fat and building muscle. I HATE when I can't get the whole way through an exercise because the burn just gets to be too much so I have to take a break. But, all in all, I know that this is doing good things for my body. I am just trying to be patient until the time that I can physically see more changes!

Tomorrow is Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs again. It seems like we just did that workout. But, I am ready for it. I can't wait to start to see some results on my tummy!

On to day 26!

Day 24....MUCH better.

Today's workout was GREAT! I actually had the energy to make it through most of the workout and I felt pretty good the whole time. The last few exercises pretty much put me in my place (as they always do) but I still felt like I was able to do more than I did last time. Baby steps....that is all I am asking for. I did not fall for Shaun T's lie today when he says one more time through the circuit. I hate when he says one more time but we actually do two more times. Today, I remembered that he isn't telling the truth when he says one more time. So, I wasn't so upset when we had to keep going. I think he means well and is saying to take it one step at a time, but when he says one more time through, my body really wishes we are done after that time through. At least I am starting to remember these workouts so I am able to push myself harder. Now I am starting to know when we are close to being done so I can push myself through the last few seconds of each workout. I also feel like I am able to work harder when I know what is coming next in the workout. The only bad thing is that we are in the last week of these particular DVD's. So, just when I am getting things figured out, they will switch it up on us and I will be lost again. I am not going to lie....I am a bit scared of the things to come.

Mom and dad got a Vita-Mix, so, after we were done working out, mom made me a smoothie with spinach, cucumber, and strawberries in it. I thought it was delicious! It filled me up and was good for me. What a great compliment to working out.

I feel like I pushed myself as hard as I could today and I love it. The days when I work hard always seem to be better days. It is nice to be able to feel good about how hard I worked. It makes me feel like I accomplished something today.

Day 25....bring on Cardio Recovery.