Whew! This workout makes me sweat! I keep telling myself "sweat is fat leaving the body". The last strength circuit is killer! I am not going to move on until I can do all the reps.
I should have posted my veggie eggs recipe yesterday. It is super easy and you can modify it however you like. I have a special pan that is non-stick (I know, it's my only one..I can't cook eggs without it though) It is small; perfect for 2 eggs. I melt a half tbsp of real butter then dice up some onions and sauté. While those are cooking, dice up some bell pepper and add it. On top of that, add fresh spinach and break the eggs on top. The trick is to cook them very low until you get your eggs where you like them. I do not like crispy on my eggs. I flip mine for "over easy". Viola! 155 calorie, protein packed, 1 serving of veggie, fat burning breakfast.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
13 days of the Shred DONE!
I just finished the 13th day of the Shred. I feel great! I am very glad I found this DVD and made my mind up to do it every day.
The third day of level 2 and it is tough. I cannot do all the reps. Pretty much same story as level 1.
I have never been a morning person, therefore I have trouble eating breakfast. I would much rather eat at midnight then skip breakfast and go straight to lunch. I know that eating that way is one of the main reasons for keeping the extra pounds from pregnancy. Therefore, one benefit from getting up early to get the workout in is it makes me hungry! I have eaten breakfast almost every day. I like keeping it simple: either veggie eggs or a fruit smoothie. I do not mind eating the same foods every day. In fact, I think it's better for me to only have several meals or foods to choose from. Eat to live, not live to eat!
The third day of level 2 and it is tough. I cannot do all the reps. Pretty much same story as level 1.
I have never been a morning person, therefore I have trouble eating breakfast. I would much rather eat at midnight then skip breakfast and go straight to lunch. I know that eating that way is one of the main reasons for keeping the extra pounds from pregnancy. Therefore, one benefit from getting up early to get the workout in is it makes me hungry! I have eaten breakfast almost every day. I like keeping it simple: either veggie eggs or a fruit smoothie. I do not mind eating the same foods every day. In fact, I think it's better for me to only have several meals or foods to choose from. Eat to live, not live to eat!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Day 12
I just really did not want to do this this morning. My shoulders and back are pretty sore. I'm glad though, this is my main source of pain in my body. Weak back muscles cause all kinds of havoc including obviously back pain, muscle tension and spine misalignment. I had a good friend who shoes horses for a living. If he did not do back strength exercises, the constant bending over would cause him serious back pain. And as a woman heavily endowed, there is constant weight pulling at my upper and middle back. So even though these exercises are tough and I'm sore, I'm thankful! I can see my arms and shoulders transforming! The hangy down stuff from my triceps area is indeed shrinking! I can see more muscle definition and my core is also much stronger than when I started and I'm not quite halfway through the 30 days.
Today is Mother's Day! I want to stop and thank my mom for always being there for me and believing and praying for me when I didn't. You are an exceptional mom and I love you more than words can describe!!
Happy Mother's Day to all!!!
Today is Mother's Day! I want to stop and thank my mom for always being there for me and believing and praying for me when I didn't. You are an exceptional mom and I love you more than words can describe!!
Happy Mother's Day to all!!!
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Day 10, Level 2
I began the day with a 5K run for Camp David of the Ozarks. It was a perfect morning for a run and I felt great. Despite the long hills, I ran one of my best 5Ks ever. Covering the distance with an average time of 10:40 per mile.
Now for the hard part.. Level 2 is indeed a step up. I could not do all the strength exercises. The cardio killed me. The abs, however, were awesome. That is my rest time.
Grace was in the room with me and she kept asking me "Mom, what's wrong?" I kept telling her "It's hard, that's what's wrong!" as I'm grunting and moaning trying to do the reps... Reminded me slightly of labor....ok, ok not even remotely as painful, but similar pattern: work really hard, take a breather, work really hard, take a breather.
I did add on some extra stretching at the end. I like to hold my stretches a little longer than she does. Maybe some yoga would work too. I know nothing about yoga though. I'll have to get a DVD! Anybody know of a good one??
Now for the hard part.. Level 2 is indeed a step up. I could not do all the strength exercises. The cardio killed me. The abs, however, were awesome. That is my rest time.
Grace was in the room with me and she kept asking me "Mom, what's wrong?" I kept telling her "It's hard, that's what's wrong!" as I'm grunting and moaning trying to do the reps... Reminded me slightly of labor....ok, ok not even remotely as painful, but similar pattern: work really hard, take a breather, work really hard, take a breather.
I did add on some extra stretching at the end. I like to hold my stretches a little longer than she does. Maybe some yoga would work too. I know nothing about yoga though. I'll have to get a DVD! Anybody know of a good one??
Friday, May 10, 2013
10 days done!
I have completed 10 days and level one. I am ready to move on to level 2. Not much new to report, I did 12 push-ups on my toes and all the exercises in good form. The strength exercises are still tough and I have to push hard to get through them. I could probably stay on level 1 ten more days until they got easy, but I am ready for a new workout.
I would like about 10 more minutes of stretching at the end. To me, the stretching and cool down is the reward. Stretching feels soooooo goooood! I may add on my own stretching...
I would like about 10 more minutes of stretching at the end. To me, the stretching and cool down is the reward. Stretching feels soooooo goooood! I may add on my own stretching...
Thursday, May 9, 2013
The Shred, day 9
Today was the first day I just really didn't feel like doing it. I tried my best to get busy and forget LOL! I did 12 push-ups on my toes and every exercise and rep in good form. Still not easy though. I am going to do 1 more day on level one, then move on up to level 2!
During the month of April, I was involved in an online FB fitness challenge. It was basically a group of us ladies encouraging and motivating one another. The other motivator was MONEY! Each of us put in $10. There were 6 "guidelines" that enabled you to accumulate points and whoever had the most points at the end would get the pot. One guideline was no sugar or "fake" sugar. And another was only 100% whole grains. So that cut out a bunch of stuff! No ice cream, cookies, soda, brownies, etc... I thought this would be impossible, but it turns out that drinking half my body weight in water every day was tougher! The challenge ended last Monday. Two had perfect scores and tied for first and I tied with another for third. With the tie breaker, I got third. Whoo hoooo!! However, I am finding myself slightly lost. I had some ice cream yesterday, just a little, and I have not felt right since. I also had some graham crackers and I just feel like blah!
Apparently the no sugar, no white flour thing agreed with me. I can see now how important that challenge actually was. 30 days off certain foods and then adding them back showed me exactly how they are affecting me: drowsy, tired, grumpy, unmotivated. I needed this because I could never have "willed myself" off of these foods. It's obvious, it must be permanent.
In conclusion, you have to eat right and exercise to get the results you long for. I have heard that a million times but I have officially proved that to myself. I could run 5 miles a day, but as long as I am eating junk, I can still maintain my overweightness and fatigue. I am eating whole foods and drinking only water now. The only sweets are fruit, plain greek yogurt, and honey. I do think I am going to try some very dark chocolate, cause a girl gotta have her chocolate!
During the month of April, I was involved in an online FB fitness challenge. It was basically a group of us ladies encouraging and motivating one another. The other motivator was MONEY! Each of us put in $10. There were 6 "guidelines" that enabled you to accumulate points and whoever had the most points at the end would get the pot. One guideline was no sugar or "fake" sugar. And another was only 100% whole grains. So that cut out a bunch of stuff! No ice cream, cookies, soda, brownies, etc... I thought this would be impossible, but it turns out that drinking half my body weight in water every day was tougher! The challenge ended last Monday. Two had perfect scores and tied for first and I tied with another for third. With the tie breaker, I got third. Whoo hoooo!! However, I am finding myself slightly lost. I had some ice cream yesterday, just a little, and I have not felt right since. I also had some graham crackers and I just feel like blah!
Apparently the no sugar, no white flour thing agreed with me. I can see now how important that challenge actually was. 30 days off certain foods and then adding them back showed me exactly how they are affecting me: drowsy, tired, grumpy, unmotivated. I needed this because I could never have "willed myself" off of these foods. It's obvious, it must be permanent.
In conclusion, you have to eat right and exercise to get the results you long for. I have heard that a million times but I have officially proved that to myself. I could run 5 miles a day, but as long as I am eating junk, I can still maintain my overweightness and fatigue. I am eating whole foods and drinking only water now. The only sweets are fruit, plain greek yogurt, and honey. I do think I am going to try some very dark chocolate, cause a girl gotta have her chocolate!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Day 8
Great news! I have lost 3 pounds since I started 8 days ago! My wonderful husband told me again he can tell. He says I'm melting :) praise God! Working hard and getting results= priceless!
Day 8 and I managed to do almost half of the push-ups on my toes. I can remember in high school when I played volleyball that I could do push-ups like they were nothing. My brain seems to think I should still be able to do them like that! My arms and shoulders think different. 2 more days and hopefully I can reach my goal.
It amazes me how STILL this workout is challenging though easier every day. It is working well for me. I am off to go work outside in the garden! Have blessed day!!
Day 8 and I managed to do almost half of the push-ups on my toes. I can remember in high school when I played volleyball that I could do push-ups like they were nothing. My brain seems to think I should still be able to do them like that! My arms and shoulders think different. 2 more days and hopefully I can reach my goal.
It amazes me how STILL this workout is challenging though easier every day. It is working well for me. I am off to go work outside in the garden! Have blessed day!!
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