It feels like a Friday

A late night work out followed by an incredibly early work out? Insane. I totally did that this morning. Pilates was changed to Wednesday this week, so I have to come up with something for Friday. It hurts really bad because I totally worked my butt off last night. I do love pilates quite a lot even if I am not sure how to spell it. I am seriously so tired now, I will definitely be taking a nap, maybe outside so I can get some sun. Also don't you think its funny that we are working out and totally burning out then we really can't do the things we want to (like a hike, bike ride, or walk with the stroller) because we are so tired from these workouts. Hopefully we actually get into shape so we can do it all. That's my goal.

Day Three: Shoulders & Arms and Ab Ripper X

And the sore muscles continue. I am super sore from yesterdays work out. I am having a hard time walking up the stairs. But I still did my workout today. I really tried to push myself today. I tried to get at least 8 reps for each set and it was tough. I didn't work up a sweat like yesterday, but I could feel my muscles stretching and tearing (I hear that's supposed to happen). My chest hurts today too. I don't think I have ever worked it out in my life and I can feel it.

I haven't heard from either of you guys for a while. Keep on working out. Keep on blogging. Come on you can do it.

Water Aerobics Tuesday

I went to water aerobics tonight. It was a killer. I was supposed to take it easy but with the instructor screaming at you to give it your all, it's hard to do things half way. I love water aerobics, its easy on the joints but tough on fat. HA HA HA! I go with a bunch of ladies from my community so it's kind of a gab fest at first but after warm ups are over I hardly talk. I have to concentrate. We really worked out arms tonight and I am feeling it as I type this. SO I am really tired since the water aerobics I go to starts at 9:30 PM and it last an hour. I really like the instructor and kind of have a schedule where we go Tuesday and Thursdays. Its really fun. My picture is me almost asleep, but I hate going to bed with wet hair so I stay awake until it dries. Okay that's it I am sleepy...

Day 2: Plyometrics

Talk about a hard hard workout. Today there wasn't as much upper body strength required(Thank goodness since I am so sore from yesterday). It had tons of squats and jumps. I have already improved. I didn't get sick during the warm up this time. Then I was able to keep up for the first few sets. The motto for P90X is "Do your best and forget the rest". I am proud that I got up this morning to continue my workout. I honestly don't think I have worked out this hard in such a long time and its super hard. Yesterday as the day was coming to an end I started getting a headache and I had an upset stomach and I felt like couldn't do it. I was already doubting if I could do this program. I don't do well with pain. But that is why I'm writing. I need encouragement. I want to succeed. L, look on KSL and try and find it. I hope you will be able to join the P90X team with me so that we can keep giving each other support. Let me know if you are up for the challenge. H, start doing it again. And if either of you want the nutrition plan I could scan it in and send it to you. Let me know.

Hiking down by the river

I went for a hike today and it was hot. I walked just over two miles total. I had to carry MD's camelbak for about a mile, and then MD for about 1/4 a mile to the car. He was really heavy. I stayed hydrated with a camelbak, when I got home I was really tired and worn out. Walking with two kids isn't necessarily a cardio workout but you get some distance and your body moving. It was an endurance hike, endure the whining, endure with patience, and endure carrying a cranky child and his supply of water. Yikes. Still it felt good.

P90X

Alright here we go. I just finished my workout for day 1: Chest and Back and Ab Ripper X. I am pretty sure I am not in good enough shape to do this program. The workout started and before the warm up was over I thought I was going to throw up. I mean cold sweats, turned whiter than a ghost and so dizzy that I didn't think I was standing up anymore. I decided I needed a break at that point and sat down. Chris paused it and waited for me (I almost didn't want him to). After that I really didn't think I was going to make it, but I pushed through and finished the whole video. On some places I could only do 1 push up and other places I didn't even need to use weights because my arms are heavy enough to work me out. It is super hard, but I feel so glad that I made it through the first day. I have heard that the first week is the hardest. Here is my before picture. I am mostly looking to tone up a bit and maybe drop a few pounds. I just want to get in shape. I want muscles to form when I flex. You only get the head on shot because the rest are not super flattering of me.

As for the food. I have decided that we will be tackling the nutrition side as well as the work out. So far the meals seem very big. This morning we had a mushroom omelet. It called for 6 eggs. I barely eat one egg, so that will be a struggle. On top of the bigger portions they let you eat tons of snacks throughout the day (ex. soy nuts, string cheese, cottage cheese, strawberries, nectarines, turkey jerky, etc.) I am really excited to start this crazy program. I am going to keep pushing. Only 89 days left.  

All day everyday

Ok, so I haven't been great with the blog since the parents left, but I am going to do better now. I have been working out, but I am going to be starting P90X either next week or the week after. Then the photos will start rolling in. Are you guys ok if you can see my stomach in my photos. Thats the part I want to work the most and you won't be able to see my 6 pack when I'm done if you don't see my stomach. Let me know if your ok with that. Can't wait.