Insanity Round 2

Round 2 you ask?  Yes I went on a little vacation and came back about two and a half weeks from the last time I worked out.  On my little road trip I did not have the time to workout, my workout partner said she only did about three workouts.  I have read that it takes about two weeks of non working out for the muscles to start going away.  I'm sure there is a fancy name for that and all but I do not know what it is.  So my three weeks of working and just starting to notice my muscle definition went into the can.  Yes I was a little sad but my best option was to start Insanity over and not jump into month 2 of it which is harder than the first.  My workout partner felt the same and so here we are.

We started back on a Wednesday and started the week half through.  Which did not help it still was hard as heck!  I was surprised I was not as sore as the first time doing it.
Thursday was a little break which was a good thing.  I was thinking it was the hardest workout but had misread the calendar.
Friday was a good day for me I had so much energy that I completed TWO workouts.  Two I say!  We did the cardio one and I also did the KenpoX from P90X.  I was feeling on top of the world that day.  Which I felt ok to eat buffalo wings and a beer!
Saturday my calves were starting to feel a little sore.  I did my workout by myself that day and it was earlier in the day.  I had to drag myself to do it.  Within the first 10 minutes I was going to postpone it to later in the day but stuck through it and was so happy to finish!
Sunday was of course a rest day and a much needed one.

Week 2
Monday oh boy that Mexican, 3 beers, and brownies was slowing my workout down!  Man it is crazy how much better it is to fuel your body with good clean food. I was lagging.  It is my week to start my new mother nature cycle so I blame my lagging on that along with the bad food.  I was super hot during that workout and probably sweat half my body weight! Ok maybe not really but it sure felt like it.
Tuesday I was solo and did not give it my all.  This week just has a little damper on it.
Ready to give it a big go today!

Insanity: Week 4

This week has been a little different.  I started the week off feeling sick.  Allergy sickness which is different but feels kind of like a cold.  My mom later came to tell me that I probably shouldn't do intense workout while I have upper respiratory stuff going on.  I still have been working out.
I have noticed this week other than the fact that I am a little under the weather that I am much stronger than when I first started.  My husband did one of the work outs and he said it was not what he was expecting and asked if I could keep up with them.  On most of them I can and sometimes I cannot.  It really depends on what I have eaten the day before and the day of.  Also this week I am retaining water because of the time of the month that it is.  If you know what I mean.  So I do have a little pouch but I know that under that is pure muscle!!  Next week is a recovery week so I am a little disappointed in that.  I always feel like I'm slacking but I guess it is to recover from the previous weeks.  Hence the name of it.  Or maybe it is to prepare for the upcoming month which is more intense than the last.  Eeeck!!

Insanity: Review of Week 3

This week I feel a little bad.  I did not eat as healthy as I know I should have, but I was with my sister all week so what can I say.  This was also the first week she worked out with us.
Monday was the fit test so not any strenuous activities.  My measurements were the same.  Little disappointing.
Tuesday we did Pure Cardio.  I did read the calendar wrong we were actually suppose to do Plyo. It was intense as always.  We did it at my house which it was a little warmer than at the church.  Felt good after the exercise.
Wednesday we did Plyo and cario abs.  I was a little tired for the exercise and did not take any pre-workout drink.  It was tough T. was also tired and we weren't so great at it that day.  I was yawning through some of it how weird is that? haha.  I did tell T. that some frozen yogurt sounded yummy at the time.  But we didn't get any.  
Thursday was Cario Recovery and we all needed it.  After Wednesday my body was a little sore feeling.  The stretches felt oh so nice.
Friday is today and hoping I will be able to get my workout in.  I will be busy this afternoon so hoping for a spot where I can whip it out.

I feel as if I gave about 70% of myself to working out.  That is not that great but the week was not as structured at the other weeks and there were some bumps along the way.  Which I know I should not have excuses for it but what can I say I'm human.  Or at least I think I am.  Haha just kidding.  Here is to a happy Friday and a great weekend.  I promise not to eat at unhealthy as last weekend!

Insanity: Week 3

So I am now into week 3 of Insanity and have not updated since day 4.  Shame on me.  Everyday of Insanity I am sweating so much I cannot believe it.  This is the most intense workout I have yet done, which is why I perspire as much as I do.  After each workout I feel so refreshed and just love it.  During each workout I try and push myself a little farther than the day before.  Some days I succeed and others I do not.  Last Wednesday I took a day of to go shopping with my mom and the next day I was dreading working out which I wish I wasn't since I love working out and know that each day I grow stronger and the days I miss I fall back.  It is very good having 2 other workout partners and Sunday we were informed that 1 of them had sprained her ankle so would be off awhile.  I asked my sister if she would like to join us and she did I am happy to have her.
Yesterday was our fit test and I had not lost any since 2 week ago.  Which is a little disappointing but I did not eat that great the past weekend.  So it is my own fault and I knew it would be like that.  I am much looking forward to today's workout which will be a little different.

I do need to take my before pictures.  I am slacking! Haha

Insanity: Day 4

Finally back to the Insanity workouts!!  I was so happy for this workout.  It was such a drag going through the day and not working out.  That is one down side to working out later in the day.  I took a pre-workout drink, I also had my friend take one and it was so funny I felt like a drug dealer or something before because I mixed it up and told her to drink it quickly.  I really must stop with the caffeinated one because I was up until 2 not able to sleep.

Oh my goodness the workout really kicked my butt!! I was sweating so much it was disgusting.  During the workout I felt so tough and so in charge it was about the best feeling I have ever had.  I enjoy working out with 2 other wonderful ladies besides just myself.  It really pushes me and I have support through the process.

After the workout I had a protein shake and for dinner made the chicken bowl.  It was yummy and I felt like I was on top of the world after my workout I probably annoyed my hubby.  Haha he will just have to get used to it.

Insanity: Day 2+3

Second day we did our fitness test.  I believe I did pretty good for most of it.  I also took my measurements which I will post later.  The fitness test was not as hard as the actual workout so that day was a bit easy.  Which was good for me since my calves were still making me walk funny looking.

Third day of Insanity I was on my own.  So I did the P90X Cardio and was reminded how slow and boring it is for me.  I enjoy insanity much better than P90X.  It is much more fast paced and action packed.  I had a protein shake after the today since I was recommended to take the protein shake about the same time each day.

I started to feel not as sore by the third day which surprised me I had not been that sore for so long.

Insanity Day 1

First day of Insanity July 10.  Took pre-workout drink before and felt amazing for workout.  Worked out harder and longer than I would if I didn't have it. Workout lasted about 40 minutes.  After I took a protein shake and my legs felt sore.  That night could not sleep.  Restless until about 12:30.  Not having caffeinated pre-workout drink again.  In morning calves were the sorest.
Spinach and egg omelet for breakfast, coffee with cream and sugar.
Ready for today's workout! Feel a little tired due to lack of sleep but other than that feel pretty good with burning calves.