Day 4 - cardio recovery

This one is like a mini yoga. lol Defnitely not the hour and a half yoga I was doing with p90x.

It was a good recovery - there's still a lot working here in this one.

I need to make sure Eric bikes with me tonight though - because I definitely need to keep up the biking - we didn't go yesterday and I'm sad about that.

Anywho - that's it for now!

Day 2&3 - sweat on your eyelids...

So have you ever had swear drip off your eyelids? That happened to me yesterday.

Yesterday was Day 2 of Insanity - Plyometric Cardio Circuit. Today was Day 3 - Cardio Power and Resistance.

And I may take back what I said about needing to add extra weights... you do so much with your core, arms, and legs - who knows if I'll need to add extra weights. I may on days I have lots of time - or just to tone my legs more, but this is a total body work-out. I really love it.

My favorite thing about it is that Shaun T doesn't stop to show you a move. He does it, and you figure it out. So you don't have a lot of time to rest. Today he did show us exactly how to do a move, and he did it while we were getting water. Whereas in P90X, Tony always talked so much and had to show you every little thing - which is good to know how it works- but there was always so much lag time. Also, Shaun T only says one thing that annoys me - and that is "okay, check it out..." like five times. haha But it's okay. I love that it's continuous. It really is a 40 minute work out - no stopping. I really like it. And I get really sweaty... SO, if I am not able to drop ten pounds by the end of Insantiy, with the dirty dash 10k in the middle of it all, and the Wasatch Women 10k, then I may have to consider lipo. :) SERIOUSLY.

I'm excited for the rest of the program - it's shorter and tons of fun. And I love the motivation everyone in the DVD has. It's great.

Also, Shaun T said something I thought was really important and helped me a lot - but when you are just exhausted, take a deep breath and blow it out hard. IT REALLY HELPS. I love it.

Anyway, that's all for today. I'm keeping it up and staying strong! :)

Insanity! Day 1 - fit test

Today started insanity.

Biggest goal for insanity - losing 10 more pounds. I think 10 is going to be a realistic number for two months, training AGAIN for another 10k, and biking every day with the hubby. Insanity seems like a TON of cardio - so it should be the work out I'm looking for to start losing some more weight. The ONLY thing I'm afraid of is losing the muscle I gained in P90X and may incorporate some of my ball routine - all weights.

We'll see how much time I have to do all this.

Anyway, insanity is 60 days. So here I go! Today was the fit test, and I was sweating more than a whore in church does. haha And Molly and I are gonna go running in just a bit. I'm excited for a new program! Go me!

Oh also, I think with P90X I needed to be WAY better about the white flour thing, so today, I'm giving it all up again. Only whole wheat for me baby!

Comparisons

Before you decide to view too much of this blog - I'm going to warn you that the photos I posted might make you throw up. Don't say I didn't warn you! :)

The biggest difference (according to measurements) was my body fat, my weight, my waist, and hips. Also, Day 1 I couldn't even do a pull-up and today I can do at least 8. I say at least, cuz I'm not feeling AWESOME - kinda went under the weather - and could maybe do more, but that's all I did for my fit test. :) My vertical leap improved by 3.5 inches - making my vertical leap 13.5 inches. I am also able to pump out 25 push-ups without getting tired, reach further past my toes than before, lift more weight, and do a ton more ab exercises than before.

Day 1 Body Fat: 27%

Day 90 Body Fat: 23.6%

Day 1 Weight: 136.2

Day 90 Weight: 128.8

Day 1 Chest: 34.75 inches

Day 90 Chest: 34.25 inches

Day 1 Waist: 27.5 inches

Day 90 Waist: 26 inches

Day 1 Hips: 34 inches

Day 90 HIps: 32 inches

Day 1 Right and Left Thigh: 21.5 inches

Day 90 Right and Left Thigh: 21 inches

Now, for the pictures - sorry if I gross you out at all - with Day 1 ESPECIALLY. ICK. Also, I feel extremely uncomfortable in a bikini - but this has been a huge learning experience - so don't make too much fun of me as you look at these.

A few things... I didn't realize I was fat before I started this. I mean, I knew that that I wasn't feeling as great, and doing as much as I wanted, but I didn't think I was fat per-say. I knew I wanted thinner legs, and that was my goal. I didn't get as thin of legs as I wanted, but I achieved so much more through this 90 day program. Also, I think it's important to note - tanner is always better. haha AND, I had no idea elbows could be fat. Getting toner triceps has showed me that hey, elbows are supposed to be tiny. Eric laughs at me cuz I'm learning so much about muscles and the body. :)

Comparisons:
You can see I lost weight everywhere. :) Biggest thing for me is my face is so much thinner. Also, I gained a ton of abs... It's really weird cuz my stomach has never been this hard, and I still have a little bit to lose in the area before I'm completely happy with it. But, love handles - GONE. Thighs are more toned, under the belly is firm - and almost grosses me out cuz you can see all my veins. And arms, shoulders, etc...so much better. I actually have real biceps! AH!

Things I am still working on: still shaping under arms, getting toner, thinner thighs, and losing belly button fat.
Comparisons: Can I just start with the most obvious? My back is ripped compared to day 1. It almost disgusts me. lol And you can see the shape throughout my arms. Also, not that you need to completely analyze the whole thing, but my butt is higher, and tighter than before - and again, thinner middle section - no love handles.

Comparisons: BIGGEST ONE - is that a double chin I had? EWWWWWW. Obviously, looks so much better. And again, you can see really well in these photos the abs I got - they define my ribs which is kinda creepy- but hey, I guess that's how it's supposed to be. Also, you can see the definition I've gained through my arms, and I hope they continue to get more defined.

Things to work on: Thinner arms, and legs, and belly button fat. :)

Anyway, that's it folks. P90x is over and I'm feeling awesome. These photos just prove to me, that hey, I can take over my body, I can shape it, and genetics can go bite themselves. :) I'm ready and willing to continue working hard, and getting the body I want. On to Insanity!!!!

Day 90!!!!!!!!!!! - Yoga

At this moment, I have the DVD in, and I'm pushing play. I'll be back with ya in an hour and a half when I'm DONE!!!!

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And DONE! P90x is over. And how do I feel? Well, awesome actually. I will do my fit test tomorrow - and then I'll post results on here of my improvements.

This has been such a great experience. I've learned how to eat right, what is good or bad for your body, and how to control what's going on with my body. It gives me more hope that I can be happy with the way I look - and that I don't have to be sad about it - it's not ALL genetics. :)

Anyway, more tomorrow! YAY!

Day 88 - stretch, Day 89 - Core!!

DAY 89 is today!! AHHH!!

So, I did stretch last night while watching 17 again. Pretty good movie.

Did core this morning - tried to get Eric to do it with me, but no. So, basically, I don't think the Eric's - mine and Angela's - are actually going to do it. So I guess it's just Ange and I now. But that's fine. I'm excited to start a new program.

I don't think I'm losing two pounds before sunday - so I'm pretty positive I've lost 8 pounds doing p90x. Now I want to lose ten more doing insanity- taking me down to my ideal weight. Ten pounds in two months - sure! lol We'll see.

I also have a fit test I need to do - and will probably do Sunday or Monday - depending on the time. I should probably do it sunday and take photos and everything, so I can start insanity with out doing any p90x stuff.

Insanity is SOOOO much shorter than p90x for its length of video time. SO, I'm gonna have more time to run in the morning, so I'm hoping Molly will start running with me again. If not, then I desperately need to find someone to run with. Eric and I are biking after work - so that will still be good. And then I'll probably add in my own thing of weights two or three times a week to make sure I keep up my muscle mass while doing so much cardio with this insanity program!

Well, talk to you tomorrow! HOLLA!!!

Day 87 - kenpo

Still not moving in weight... it's frustrating. Angela and both Eric's are going to be insanity with me. It should be fun. We are doing a contest that whoever doesn't miss a day buys everybody else dinner. Hopefully I lose the two pounds quickly after starting that. I guess that's how plateaus go.

Anyway, today, I just don't feel like me. I've been BLAH since Friday - and a ton of people have noticed - which is strange. The House That Built Me kinda describes the way I've been feeling lately.

I think a lot of it has to do with everything going on with my sister. I just can't do anything to help and it's hard.

Anyway, that's all for now. Still need to do kenpo tonight. Did a run this morning with all the dogs. They enjoyed it for sure. And so did my cat.... chet. haha See my other blog - jaeandrick.blogspot.com for a funny video.