I am currently laying down in bed with a heating pad on my belly which is seized up with cramps. Fun. I have chest/shoulders/tris on pause downstairs because I got 2 minutes into the warm up and my belly just turned on me. The blog today could go one of two ways. I'm praying that this tummy thing resolves itself very, very soon. I have a small workout window today and if I miss it, I miss it. Stay tuned...
...It is now one hour and ten minutes later. I have completed the workout! Man, that was tough. I just read another friend's blog, and I'm pretty sure she summed up this workout beautifully: Tony wants me to fall on my face and break my nose. There comes a point where you truly believe this with all the push-ups he's devised in his twisted, evil mind. But, since I still think he's a genius and I didn't actually fall on my face and break my nose, I'll let it go.
26 days to go, friends! I'm excited on so many levels for that. One, I'm ready for a change. It's not that I'm bored. You simply cannot be bored with P90X. I've just got my eye on that half-marathon, and my legs are itching for some running. Two, I'm ready to say "I completed P90X, and I can kick your ass." With all the strange encounters I have with strangers, I think this is a good thing to threaten. You know how people like to theaten with being a black belt? "You better get away from me. I'm a black belt." And you look at them and their physique suggests otherwise so you're really not scared at all? Threatening people with being a P90Xer is the same thing only actually true. Three, I want that feeling of accomplishment. I had it at the end of the Shred, and since that was just 30 days, I expect the euphoric sense of accomplishment to be three times as awesome. Even more because the Shred workouts were only 20 minutes (hard, hard, hard 20 minutes), and these are three times as long. So, I can't do that math to exponentially up the sense of euphoria, but it will be big. I may get a t-shirt made.
Day 64: Brought.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Day 63: Rest
I really do love rest days. I love that today I'm not on worship team at church plus all my kids are gone plus no P90X combined meant I got to sleep waaaaaaay in. I made it to 6:30. Ha!
Yesterday we got our farm share and we also got our first Bountiful Basket. Google it if you want more info. It's really a cool deal, and for our $15, we got a butt load of produce. Last night Peter and I had a grilled veggie feast for dinner. We did mushrooms, onions, broccoli, eggplant and fava beans. I made a delicious olive oil/balsamic vinegar mixutre we spread on all of it, and man, oh, man you couldn't tell me that eating ridiculously healthy isn't also ridiculously delicious.
Then I spent the morning prepping an awesome looking mango salsa because we got huge mangoes in our BB. Mango, cucumber, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice and a ton of cilantro. It smells amazing, and all those foods are getting better acquainted in the fridge right now. I'm sure their friendship will blossom into something truly spectacular for dinner tonight. Paired with a truly delicious microbrew, and dinner cannot come soon enough.
I love this healthy food thing. I love that with a little creativity (and a grill), you can eat like you're in a 4 star restaurant any time you want. Food for fuel and for entertainment. Amazing.
Day 63: Brought.
Yesterday we got our farm share and we also got our first Bountiful Basket. Google it if you want more info. It's really a cool deal, and for our $15, we got a butt load of produce. Last night Peter and I had a grilled veggie feast for dinner. We did mushrooms, onions, broccoli, eggplant and fava beans. I made a delicious olive oil/balsamic vinegar mixutre we spread on all of it, and man, oh, man you couldn't tell me that eating ridiculously healthy isn't also ridiculously delicious.
Then I spent the morning prepping an awesome looking mango salsa because we got huge mangoes in our BB. Mango, cucumber, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice and a ton of cilantro. It smells amazing, and all those foods are getting better acquainted in the fridge right now. I'm sure their friendship will blossom into something truly spectacular for dinner tonight. Paired with a truly delicious microbrew, and dinner cannot come soon enough.
I love this healthy food thing. I love that with a little creativity (and a grill), you can eat like you're in a 4 star restaurant any time you want. Food for fuel and for entertainment. Amazing.
Day 63: Brought.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Day 61: Core Synergistics; Day 62: Kenpo X
Well, I almost made it a week with perfect blogging attendance. But, some stuff came up yesterday that prevented me from getting to the computer. Plus, I'm feeling as though I'm getting repetitive. I don't have a whole lot to contribute at this point.
Core was good. For the first time in a long time it kind of beat me. I had a pitiful headache--I know, cry you a river--that simply refused to go away. I've found that exercise actually has helped my headaches in the past, but yesterday's was different. So, I did skip several parts. Still, I managed to get in at least 3/4 of it, and it was an awesome 3/4 at that.
Kenpo rocked as usual. I'm thinking I may want to look into taking actual martial arts classes someday. Or, at the very least, self-defense classes. I really just love this kind of movement. I would never have known that if not for Tony's brilliance. Well, actually, without Mr. Flex-and-Breathe who introduced Kenpo to Tony. Why can't I remember his name right now? Jake? Help me out.
So, although I skipped a blog yesterday, I didn't skip any workouts. I went straight through just like I was supposed to this week, and I feel much better for it. Thanks for sticking with me this long. I'm in the actual home stretch of this phase of my workout life.
Days 61 and 62: Brought.
Core was good. For the first time in a long time it kind of beat me. I had a pitiful headache--I know, cry you a river--that simply refused to go away. I've found that exercise actually has helped my headaches in the past, but yesterday's was different. So, I did skip several parts. Still, I managed to get in at least 3/4 of it, and it was an awesome 3/4 at that.
Kenpo rocked as usual. I'm thinking I may want to look into taking actual martial arts classes someday. Or, at the very least, self-defense classes. I really just love this kind of movement. I would never have known that if not for Tony's brilliance. Well, actually, without Mr. Flex-and-Breathe who introduced Kenpo to Tony. Why can't I remember his name right now? Jake? Help me out.
So, although I skipped a blog yesterday, I didn't skip any workouts. I went straight through just like I was supposed to this week, and I feel much better for it. Thanks for sticking with me this long. I'm in the actual home stretch of this phase of my workout life.
Days 61 and 62: Brought.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Day 60: Yoga X
Ahhhhhhh. That's about all I can say after 92 minutes of yoga. Or maybe I should say, "Ohhhhhhhhhhmmmmmm." Of course, there are negative connotations with the "ohm," are there not? :-)
It felt good to do yoga from beginning to end today. It's usually a mental battle for me, though, because, let's face it, 90 minutes is a long time to stop and do anything besides maybe watch a movie. I guess one could make the argument that I was, indeed, watching a movie, but honestly, it's not the same. If I have to explain why, then I'd like to know what kind of movies you normally watch.
I'm not really making Gumby look like the Tinman like I'd like to be doing (see how many "likes" were in that sentence?!), but I'm definitely more flexible than I was when I started this whole madness. I love coming to moves and watching--well, feeling--my body go into the stretch like it's not a big deal. It is a big deal. It's a big, big deal, and my yoga body is a lot cooler than my pre-yoga body.
Can you tell I'm just rambling today? I think I may have over-cleared my mind and now have little to say. I loved it. 30 days to go! And then marathon training and then...P90X2!
Day 60: Brought.
It felt good to do yoga from beginning to end today. It's usually a mental battle for me, though, because, let's face it, 90 minutes is a long time to stop and do anything besides maybe watch a movie. I guess one could make the argument that I was, indeed, watching a movie, but honestly, it's not the same. If I have to explain why, then I'd like to know what kind of movies you normally watch.
I'm not really making Gumby look like the Tinman like I'd like to be doing (see how many "likes" were in that sentence?!), but I'm definitely more flexible than I was when I started this whole madness. I love coming to moves and watching--well, feeling--my body go into the stretch like it's not a big deal. It is a big deal. It's a big, big deal, and my yoga body is a lot cooler than my pre-yoga body.
Can you tell I'm just rambling today? I think I may have over-cleared my mind and now have little to say. I loved it. 30 days to go! And then marathon training and then...P90X2!
Day 60: Brought.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Day 59: Shoulders and Arms
I'm being prompt today!
This workout felt like coming home to an old friend. I haven't done it in a while, and it was nice to get back to it. I was a bit worried going in because doggonnit if my chest and shoulders didn't still ache from a few days ago. I just trusted the system Tony's set up, and it is a good one. I felt the pain in the stretch/warm-up, but once I got going with the actual workout, I didn't notice the old pain.
I did notice the new pain, but it's a good pain. I also enjoyed my reminder to not smash my face. I had almost forgotten that old TOTD, and it's just as relevant now as it was then. I was amazed how much stronger I was at this routine today. Certain moves that were struggles to get to the 10 rep mark with a lower weight weren't struggles today. I was consistently taking myself to 15 reps with heavier weights. I am going to have to bust out bands soon. They're cheaper than dumbbells, and I've about maxed out what I can do with the hand weights I've got for this routine.
And speaking of bands, I've decided that I am going to do P90X while visiting Illinois (I can pack bands easily. That's the transition I was going for there). I was planning on just jogging, but with the heat they're having this summer, I know I'll rarely get myself in the great outdoors to do it. I don't do well in the heat. So, if I take bands with me, I should be fine. I just don't want to end up taking a 12-day workout break. That would be bad, not to mention depressing.
I'm ready to face my day. Sore, strong, sassy. I needed another "s" word, and that's all I could think of!
Day 59: Brought.
This workout felt like coming home to an old friend. I haven't done it in a while, and it was nice to get back to it. I was a bit worried going in because doggonnit if my chest and shoulders didn't still ache from a few days ago. I just trusted the system Tony's set up, and it is a good one. I felt the pain in the stretch/warm-up, but once I got going with the actual workout, I didn't notice the old pain.
I did notice the new pain, but it's a good pain. I also enjoyed my reminder to not smash my face. I had almost forgotten that old TOTD, and it's just as relevant now as it was then. I was amazed how much stronger I was at this routine today. Certain moves that were struggles to get to the 10 rep mark with a lower weight weren't struggles today. I was consistently taking myself to 15 reps with heavier weights. I am going to have to bust out bands soon. They're cheaper than dumbbells, and I've about maxed out what I can do with the hand weights I've got for this routine.
And speaking of bands, I've decided that I am going to do P90X while visiting Illinois (I can pack bands easily. That's the transition I was going for there). I was planning on just jogging, but with the heat they're having this summer, I know I'll rarely get myself in the great outdoors to do it. I don't do well in the heat. So, if I take bands with me, I should be fine. I just don't want to end up taking a 12-day workout break. That would be bad, not to mention depressing.
I'm ready to face my day. Sore, strong, sassy. I needed another "s" word, and that's all I could think of!
Day 59: Brought.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Day 58: Plyometrics
Oh, man, I almost broke my promise one day out. I started this entry this afternoon and then forgot to come back to it after a phone call. I shut the computer down. I climbed into bed. I remembered I didn't finish and that I had promised to do better. So, I climbed out of bed. I fired up the computer, and here I am. You're welcome. And thank you for that pat on the back. That wasn't necessary, but it was definitely appreciated.
Ah, plyo. I feel like I just did it. Oh, wait, I did. Thanks to my brilliant reschedule last week, I found myself jumping around like a fiend much sooner than my body wanted to. But, I said to my body, "Body! You quit being a baby and just do it." My body listened. I had a good time.
My achilles pain wasn't as intense today. I hope that's just a temporary injury, whatever it is. It's definitely tender, but still workable. What keeps me going is one-legged Eric. I think his name is Eric. I get confused. There's Dominic in the back and Pam Kablam, and I'm pretty sure it's Eric. Or maybe Phil. No, Phil's the scary lawyer. Well, whatever his name is, he's definitely an inspiration. At one point, he has to modify a move because of his one-legged situation. Tony's in front, and he says, "Now if you're tired, you can do it like this." And Eric behind him calls out, "Or if you only have one leg!" I giggle at that part and picture a lot of one-legged people doing P90X. I love that there are various things that make me giggle in P90X. I didn't think I'd smile so much.
My arms are still sore from yesterday's bad boy workout, and tomorrow, I think I hit the arms again. It should be interesting.
Feeling good, people. Feeling good.
Day 58: Brought.
Ah, plyo. I feel like I just did it. Oh, wait, I did. Thanks to my brilliant reschedule last week, I found myself jumping around like a fiend much sooner than my body wanted to. But, I said to my body, "Body! You quit being a baby and just do it." My body listened. I had a good time.
My achilles pain wasn't as intense today. I hope that's just a temporary injury, whatever it is. It's definitely tender, but still workable. What keeps me going is one-legged Eric. I think his name is Eric. I get confused. There's Dominic in the back and Pam Kablam, and I'm pretty sure it's Eric. Or maybe Phil. No, Phil's the scary lawyer. Well, whatever his name is, he's definitely an inspiration. At one point, he has to modify a move because of his one-legged situation. Tony's in front, and he says, "Now if you're tired, you can do it like this." And Eric behind him calls out, "Or if you only have one leg!" I giggle at that part and picture a lot of one-legged people doing P90X. I love that there are various things that make me giggle in P90X. I didn't think I'd smile so much.
My arms are still sore from yesterday's bad boy workout, and tomorrow, I think I hit the arms again. It should be interesting.
Feeling good, people. Feeling good.
Day 58: Brought.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Day 57: Chest and Back; Ab Ripper X
Yesterday, I rested. I didn't have anything intriguing to write about, so I didn't. But I'm back with a vengeance today, my friends.
I enjoyed a new workout this morning. Chest and back. Wow. It's a doozie. All push and pull. I had my new pull-up bar ready to go, but I was greatly disappointed to find that it's not tall enough. It's not a bar, actually, and I bought it in order to have something on which to swing my bands over. Ugh. It's too hard to explain. It did work, though, and I did get more resistance than I have in the past with how I was doing the pull portions of workouts. It may be that I'm just ready to do actual pull ups. If that's the case, then bring it. I'll get an actual bar and just go for it.
The rest of the workout was really great. There was one push up move--I can't remember the name--where you "go under the fence." It's like that movie with Catherine Zeta-Jones--also can't remembe the name--where she's maneuvering through those laser beams. You know what I'm talking about. Anyway, one move reminded me of that, and when you did it, they played music in the background that sounded like a James Bond film. I laughed out loud. That's right. I genuinely LOL'ed. LOLed. I'm not sure how to add the "ed" to that.
Ab Ripper. Nuff said.
Guess what else I did today? I signed my butt up for the Seattle Half Marathon! It's official. They have my money. There's no turning back.
Day 57: Brought.
I enjoyed a new workout this morning. Chest and back. Wow. It's a doozie. All push and pull. I had my new pull-up bar ready to go, but I was greatly disappointed to find that it's not tall enough. It's not a bar, actually, and I bought it in order to have something on which to swing my bands over. Ugh. It's too hard to explain. It did work, though, and I did get more resistance than I have in the past with how I was doing the pull portions of workouts. It may be that I'm just ready to do actual pull ups. If that's the case, then bring it. I'll get an actual bar and just go for it.
The rest of the workout was really great. There was one push up move--I can't remember the name--where you "go under the fence." It's like that movie with Catherine Zeta-Jones--also can't remembe the name--where she's maneuvering through those laser beams. You know what I'm talking about. Anyway, one move reminded me of that, and when you did it, they played music in the background that sounded like a James Bond film. I laughed out loud. That's right. I genuinely LOL'ed. LOLed. I'm not sure how to add the "ed" to that.
Ab Ripper. Nuff said.
Guess what else I did today? I signed my butt up for the Seattle Half Marathon! It's official. They have my money. There's no turning back.
Day 57: Brought.
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