Day 59
My calves were really sore today and wearing high heels made them feel even worse. Good thing I only went into the office for the morning. This afternoon I did Arms and Shoulders. I actually remembered to bring everything, including my new weight lifting gloves. Can I just say that I am so excited that Luke thought it was a good idea. They made all of the curls seem much easier because I was focusing on my muscles instead of trying to minimize the pinching in my hands. The calluses are not attractive and I don't like the way they feel.
I started out eating better today since Luke and I split a shrimp stir fry for dinner, but then I just couldn't get full. I snacked on crackers, strawberries, and string cheese after dinner to get that full feeling, to no avail.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Doot Doot.
Day 58
I woke up this morning pretty sore, especially in my chest from all of those push-ups. Eric is staying with us and woke up earlier than I want to think about to do his workout and Luke got up at 5:30 am to do his PlyoX workout as well. I woke up much later and did my PlyoX in the late afternoon.
I decided to do Plyo in the living room since I am convinced that I work my calves harder trying to stay "quiet like a cat" jumping around barefoot - but really it was mostly because I was too lazy to walk over to the fitness center only to probably forget something. The workout was just as hard as I remembered and even harder since my chest was so sore. Squatting jumping jacks hurt my sore body more than my quads.
Favorite line of the day came from Tony after the workout. "Double double." The only double double I am familiar with is at In 'N' Out, but his version may be better. It is a two handed fist pound twice while saying (in an awkwardly high pitch) "Doot, Doot."
Starting next week I swear my food intake will be better. It didn't help today with chips and salsa at Taco Tuesday and butter with popcorn in it at the movies...
I woke up this morning pretty sore, especially in my chest from all of those push-ups. Eric is staying with us and woke up earlier than I want to think about to do his workout and Luke got up at 5:30 am to do his PlyoX workout as well. I woke up much later and did my PlyoX in the late afternoon.
I decided to do Plyo in the living room since I am convinced that I work my calves harder trying to stay "quiet like a cat" jumping around barefoot - but really it was mostly because I was too lazy to walk over to the fitness center only to probably forget something. The workout was just as hard as I remembered and even harder since my chest was so sore. Squatting jumping jacks hurt my sore body more than my quads.
Favorite line of the day came from Tony after the workout. "Double double." The only double double I am familiar with is at In 'N' Out, but his version may be better. It is a two handed fist pound twice while saying (in an awkwardly high pitch) "Doot, Doot."
Starting next week I swear my food intake will be better. It didn't help today with chips and salsa at Taco Tuesday and butter with popcorn in it at the movies...
Monday, June 28, 2010
Phase 3 again for me!
Day 57
After passing out on the couch and stumbling to bed I didn't even set an alarm for this morning. Luke gently woke me up and asked if I would be joining Chest and Back. I looked at the clock, set it for 8 am and quickly fell back asleep. After eating way too many cheese puffs with lunch I was pretty tired. That called for a 2 hour nap to get me energized.
Ironically I walked into the fitness center and the only person in there was watching an infomercial on P90X on the cardio machine. WOW, I forgot just how hard these workouts are, especially after taking 9 days off. I definitely fell off the workout bandwagon and I felt like it ran me over. Ab Ripper was even harder than I remember, too. I think I had to take more breaks during Abs than ever combined.
The whole time I was watching Tony Horton I couldn't stop thinking about how I met him (and about how I gained like 9 inches on my waist those 9 days I took off). Ugh.
After passing out on the couch and stumbling to bed I didn't even set an alarm for this morning. Luke gently woke me up and asked if I would be joining Chest and Back. I looked at the clock, set it for 8 am and quickly fell back asleep. After eating way too many cheese puffs with lunch I was pretty tired. That called for a 2 hour nap to get me energized.
Ironically I walked into the fitness center and the only person in there was watching an infomercial on P90X on the cardio machine. WOW, I forgot just how hard these workouts are, especially after taking 9 days off. I definitely fell off the workout bandwagon and I felt like it ran me over. Ab Ripper was even harder than I remember, too. I think I had to take more breaks during Abs than ever combined.
The whole time I was watching Tony Horton I couldn't stop thinking about how I met him (and about how I gained like 9 inches on my waist those 9 days I took off). Ugh.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Phase 3 Take 2
We just got back from San Francisco late last night after a 4 hour flight delay. The friends visiting for the weekend plus San Francisco added about 4 pounds on me, so I'm ready to kick it into high gear. Since Phase 3 has been a disaster both with the workouts and food intake, Luke and I decided to start Phase 3 over on Monday. Over the weekend we will probably do a Kenpo and maybe a Yoga, but no lifting until Monday.
Last weekend I met Tony Horton!!! Pictures to come when I get them uploaded from a friend!
Last weekend I met Tony Horton!!! Pictures to come when I get them uploaded from a friend!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Just read the highlights
Day 72
After a full night's sleep I was glad we decided to do the workout after work. But by the time Luke got home I just wanted to lay on the couch. So we did for about 2 hours until we convinced ourselves to do Chest and Back.
We watched the Laker game for a while, but seeing they were smoking the Celtics we made our way to the fitness center. Oddly, it was packed even though the game was on. The cardio machines were almost completely full and a few other people were doing their weight lifting. Tuesday night it's bootcamp in the studio, so it was plump full as well.
Highlights: 1. An Asian couple came in to do a workout - and brought their 3 year old girl. She wandered around the fitness center like her dad's shadow. Asian dad kept clearing his throat obnoxiously loudly - like the kind of throat clearing when you are trying to get someone's attention. 2. A boy walked in looking like he was about 16, but had massive muscles. It was confirmed he was young when his girlfriend came storming in to give him a hug wearing her cheerleading jacket. She then tried to storm out and pushed on the wrong side of the door (always amusing). The boy then proceeded to text the rest of his workout. 3. The security guard who walks around the complex at night "stopped" into the fitness center multiple times (in order to watch the Laker game on the cardio machines). In fact, as we were walking out, he was leaning on the bike watching the game and before we were out the door he was sitting on the bike seat. Glad we are paying for him to watch the game.
After a full night's sleep I was glad we decided to do the workout after work. But by the time Luke got home I just wanted to lay on the couch. So we did for about 2 hours until we convinced ourselves to do Chest and Back.
We watched the Laker game for a while, but seeing they were smoking the Celtics we made our way to the fitness center. Oddly, it was packed even though the game was on. The cardio machines were almost completely full and a few other people were doing their weight lifting. Tuesday night it's bootcamp in the studio, so it was plump full as well.
Highlights: 1. An Asian couple came in to do a workout - and brought their 3 year old girl. She wandered around the fitness center like her dad's shadow. Asian dad kept clearing his throat obnoxiously loudly - like the kind of throat clearing when you are trying to get someone's attention. 2. A boy walked in looking like he was about 16, but had massive muscles. It was confirmed he was young when his girlfriend came storming in to give him a hug wearing her cheerleading jacket. She then tried to storm out and pushed on the wrong side of the door (always amusing). The boy then proceeded to text the rest of his workout. 3. The security guard who walks around the complex at night "stopped" into the fitness center multiple times (in order to watch the Laker game on the cardio machines). In fact, as we were walking out, he was leaning on the bike watching the game and before we were out the door he was sitting on the bike seat. Glad we are paying for him to watch the game.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Brah and Brats.
Day 70
After struggling to get off the couch Sunday morning we summoned up the energy to finally do some Kenpo. I'm so glad we waited until noon to do the workout for a couple reasons. 1. We got to the fitness center and had the studio to ourselves. 2. 'Brah" was back in full force (see Day 41) sporting his flip flops, shorts, unbuttoned button down, and a bonus - wait for it - sunglasses. Today he was wearing his sunglasses while lifting. Really?! I didn't realize the fitness center changed their light bulbs to UV lights.
I found out there is a job opening at a company I am interested in, so we went back to Luke's office to work on my resume and cover letter. We were there until 3 am. So much for getting up Monday morning.
Day 71
To say that I was tired today would be an understatement. I was in the office for a while and got pretty tired just sitting at my desk. So I worked from home for the afternoon. At lunch, Luke and I sat on the couch to talk about some stuff we need to get done this week and we both almost fell asleep. Tonight we went to the Brewers vs Angels game and tailgated beforehand. I. love. brats. I tried to stuff myself full of yogurt, grapes, and carrots, but that brat and a half plus brownie were just too tasty!
After struggling to get off the couch Sunday morning we summoned up the energy to finally do some Kenpo. I'm so glad we waited until noon to do the workout for a couple reasons. 1. We got to the fitness center and had the studio to ourselves. 2. 'Brah" was back in full force (see Day 41) sporting his flip flops, shorts, unbuttoned button down, and a bonus - wait for it - sunglasses. Today he was wearing his sunglasses while lifting. Really?! I didn't realize the fitness center changed their light bulbs to UV lights.
I found out there is a job opening at a company I am interested in, so we went back to Luke's office to work on my resume and cover letter. We were there until 3 am. So much for getting up Monday morning.
Day 71
To say that I was tired today would be an understatement. I was in the office for a while and got pretty tired just sitting at my desk. So I worked from home for the afternoon. At lunch, Luke and I sat on the couch to talk about some stuff we need to get done this week and we both almost fell asleep. Tonight we went to the Brewers vs Angels game and tailgated beforehand. I. love. brats. I tried to stuff myself full of yogurt, grapes, and carrots, but that brat and a half plus brownie were just too tasty!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Final = Epic Fail
Day 67
Let's not kid ourselves. I didn't do YogaX. Instead, I spent all day and night studying.
Day 68
Luke did Legs and Back in the morning and I tried to sleep and study. I decided to take a 3 hour nap during the afternoon to rest up. It was a good thing I did because we went to his office to concentrate and get my studying done. I didn't finish studying and creating my page of notes until about 2:30 am. By the end of the night I was super exhausted.
Day 69
I didn't even bother showering - just woke up, brushed my teeth, threw on some clothes and headed out the door. Test day went well, but man was I tired. Once I got back home I contemplated doing Kenpo, but napping won that battle. Then we had to hit up the happy hour celebration, which pushed the lazy wagon even further. I had onion rings and my mouth thought it was in heaven. I can't even remember when I last had some awesome fried food.
Let's not kid ourselves. I didn't do YogaX. Instead, I spent all day and night studying.
Day 68
Luke did Legs and Back in the morning and I tried to sleep and study. I decided to take a 3 hour nap during the afternoon to rest up. It was a good thing I did because we went to his office to concentrate and get my studying done. I didn't finish studying and creating my page of notes until about 2:30 am. By the end of the night I was super exhausted.
Day 69
I didn't even bother showering - just woke up, brushed my teeth, threw on some clothes and headed out the door. Test day went well, but man was I tired. Once I got back home I contemplated doing Kenpo, but napping won that battle. Then we had to hit up the happy hour celebration, which pushed the lazy wagon even further. I had onion rings and my mouth thought it was in heaven. I can't even remember when I last had some awesome fried food.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
I'm forgetful unless I write things down, unless I forget to write things down.
Day 65/66
I didn't have time to cram in a PlyoX day yesterday since I actually started studying for my accounting final and obviously didn't get up with the birds (and Luke) in the morning. We did our measurements as of Day 65 and overall they were better than Day 30, but barely. I'll post those this weekend. I stayed up late last night, so I didn't even bother setting my alarm to do Biceps and Back in the morning today. Instead, I did my workout during my lunch break.
I got all of my things packed up and got to our fitness center, only to realize that I forgot the laptop - again. Ugh. Fortunately, I skimmed the sheet of exercises I was supposed to do today and did it on my own going down the sheet. Although, I had a hard time remembering the difference between Static Arm Curls, One Arm Cross Body Curls, and Concentration Curls. How are these not the same?
Since I forgot my laptop and couldn't remember the difference between those curls I was too frustrated to lay down and try to remember the Ab Ripper video. I thought I would do that portion after going back to our place in the company of Monday and Tommy, but got distracted and forgot all about Ab Ripper until it was bedtime.
I'm still pretty sore from my workout on Monday and can't wait to schedule my next therapeutic massage!
I didn't have time to cram in a PlyoX day yesterday since I actually started studying for my accounting final and obviously didn't get up with the birds (and Luke) in the morning. We did our measurements as of Day 65 and overall they were better than Day 30, but barely. I'll post those this weekend. I stayed up late last night, so I didn't even bother setting my alarm to do Biceps and Back in the morning today. Instead, I did my workout during my lunch break.
I got all of my things packed up and got to our fitness center, only to realize that I forgot the laptop - again. Ugh. Fortunately, I skimmed the sheet of exercises I was supposed to do today and did it on my own going down the sheet. Although, I had a hard time remembering the difference between Static Arm Curls, One Arm Cross Body Curls, and Concentration Curls. How are these not the same?
Since I forgot my laptop and couldn't remember the difference between those curls I was too frustrated to lay down and try to remember the Ab Ripper video. I thought I would do that portion after going back to our place in the company of Monday and Tommy, but got distracted and forgot all about Ab Ripper until it was bedtime.
I'm still pretty sore from my workout on Monday and can't wait to schedule my next therapeutic massage!
Monday, June 7, 2010
toot toot
Day 64
I was so confused this morning. I fell asleep on the couch after a long day yesterday and made my way into bed after getting ready for bed half sleeping at 4 am. Dazed, I heard Luke say, "Are you working out?" I was so confused since I didn't even think about setting an early alarm or think about P90X really. I rolled over with a shake of the head and woke up at a more normal hour. My back, shoulders, and calves are pretty sore today, which is great since that means it paid off to do that Kenpo!
When I got to the fitness center there were a few chicks in there and a dude jumping rope in the studio. After I was about 10 minutes into the workout, an elderly couple came strolling in. The guy was teaching the lady how to warm up and lift weights. I don't know if she thought she was whispering, but when I was doing my pike push ups she leaned over to the guy and said, "Wow, that's impressive. No, look. That's impressive." But the absolute best part of my workout was when I was doing some ballistic stretching. I'm not sure if it was the guy or lady, but one of them let out a big fart and I looked out of the corner of my eye to see them both giggling. Nothing like seeing a couple over 60 giggle at their own toots!
I was so confused this morning. I fell asleep on the couch after a long day yesterday and made my way into bed after getting ready for bed half sleeping at 4 am. Dazed, I heard Luke say, "Are you working out?" I was so confused since I didn't even think about setting an early alarm or think about P90X really. I rolled over with a shake of the head and woke up at a more normal hour. My back, shoulders, and calves are pretty sore today, which is great since that means it paid off to do that Kenpo!
When I got to the fitness center there were a few chicks in there and a dude jumping rope in the studio. After I was about 10 minutes into the workout, an elderly couple came strolling in. The guy was teaching the lady how to warm up and lift weights. I don't know if she thought she was whispering, but when I was doing my pike push ups she leaned over to the guy and said, "Wow, that's impressive. No, look. That's impressive." But the absolute best part of my workout was when I was doing some ballistic stretching. I'm not sure if it was the guy or lady, but one of them let out a big fart and I looked out of the corner of my eye to see them both giggling. Nothing like seeing a couple over 60 giggle at their own toots!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
my neurologist tells me not to sigh
Day 63
We still haven't done our measurements and I'm really not sure I even want to post the pictures. I weighed myself this morning after I did a makeup sesh of KenpoX while Luke was playing golf with the WI Alumni Tourney. Although my weight is down, my waist is not. *sigh*
I tried to keep the food intake healthy today, but we need more groceries - no yogurt, one waffle, and not much else. So breakfast was a whole wheat waffle and a string cheese. When I volunteered at fochp today I told myself I wouldn't snack on anything - but then the donut holes came out. I have no self control. *sigh* I ate two and really didn't feel so bad about it since I need some calories to function! By the time I got to the golf tournament dinner I was so hungry I was the only one who went through the line twice. *sigh*
I'm really frustrated with myself, but at the same time I'm not and I think that's the problem. I justify everything and have been cheating too much the last 30 days. All this sighing is bad for my health - literally. Long story short, my doctor says my sighing causes my chronic headaches. *sigh*
We still haven't done our measurements and I'm really not sure I even want to post the pictures. I weighed myself this morning after I did a makeup sesh of KenpoX while Luke was playing golf with the WI Alumni Tourney. Although my weight is down, my waist is not. *sigh*
I tried to keep the food intake healthy today, but we need more groceries - no yogurt, one waffle, and not much else. So breakfast was a whole wheat waffle and a string cheese. When I volunteered at fochp today I told myself I wouldn't snack on anything - but then the donut holes came out. I have no self control. *sigh* I ate two and really didn't feel so bad about it since I need some calories to function! By the time I got to the golf tournament dinner I was so hungry I was the only one who went through the line twice. *sigh*
I'm really frustrated with myself, but at the same time I'm not and I think that's the problem. I justify everything and have been cheating too much the last 30 days. All this sighing is bad for my health - literally. Long story short, my doctor says my sighing causes my chronic headaches. *sigh*
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Oink.
Day 62
Saturday I woke up dreading class and knew we were going to take our 60 day pictures, so I tried not to stuff myself of breakfast. That worked well until I got peer pressured into eating a cheeseburger at In 'n' Out. We took the pictures and I am not happy with the way they basically look the same - just different lighting. The bad eating choices really kept me from a successful Phase 2. I continued the poor eating with some pigging out on potato chips after we made it down to Uncle David's for more good (bad) eating and wine. We went to Vista to see Luke's cousin who was in town for the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.
Ugh - I am a pig.
Saturday I woke up dreading class and knew we were going to take our 60 day pictures, so I tried not to stuff myself of breakfast. That worked well until I got peer pressured into eating a cheeseburger at In 'n' Out. We took the pictures and I am not happy with the way they basically look the same - just different lighting. The bad eating choices really kept me from a successful Phase 2. I continued the poor eating with some pigging out on potato chips after we made it down to Uncle David's for more good (bad) eating and wine. We went to Vista to see Luke's cousin who was in town for the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.
Ugh - I am a pig.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Yogurtland and Cake!
Day 61
I didn't want to get up on Friday morning since I was so tired and stressed, but wasn't sure when I would be able to do Legs and Back. I've been waking up the last couple of days with a really sore jaw from clenching my teeth all night and usually wake up with a headache because of it. All day I had sore triceps to match.
We had massages this afternoon and it felt awesome. I could get a massage for 12 hours a day every day. I told the doctor about my teeth clenching and he did some weird crazy adjustment on my jaw. Right from there we had run around to get ready for a friend's surprise birthday party. People brought snack items, so I tried to hold off on snacking since we split a meal from Boneheads and had Yogurtland after (with too many candy toppings). I was doing really well until the cake came out. It was delish!
I didn't want to get up on Friday morning since I was so tired and stressed, but wasn't sure when I would be able to do Legs and Back. I've been waking up the last couple of days with a really sore jaw from clenching my teeth all night and usually wake up with a headache because of it. All day I had sore triceps to match.
We had massages this afternoon and it felt awesome. I could get a massage for 12 hours a day every day. I told the doctor about my teeth clenching and he did some weird crazy adjustment on my jaw. Right from there we had run around to get ready for a friend's surprise birthday party. People brought snack items, so I tried to hold off on snacking since we split a meal from Boneheads and had Yogurtland after (with too many candy toppings). I was doing really well until the cake came out. It was delish!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Grumpy old man
Day 59/60
We were supposed to do Biceps and Shoulders Wednesday after class, but apparently my professor decided that he wanted to recap everything that we just did. We had to sit through 11 group presentations (each at least 20 mins) for the last two lectures. Technically our class is supposed to get done at 9:50 pm, but he keeps us there extra and tonight was no different. Tonight we were there until at least 10:20 pm and by the time I got home I just wanted to sit around and go to bed.
Thursday morning I actually woke up to the 5:30 am alarm and made my way dazed to the fitness center with burning eyes. Walker Lady wasn't there, but that personal trainer guy from 60 days ago was back with his "student." At one point I got pretty annoyed at some old guy. We had the laptop set up on one of the sitting bench chairs doing Biceps and Shoulders when he comes over and says, "When are you going to be done?" and as I was trying to tell him we had 20 seconds left he interrupted with, "You are kind of blocking the machine" at which point I just stared at him with a devil eye and grabbed my things and moved. I understand that other people are entitled to use equipment and if I were in his position I would probably be annoyed, but I would never be rude about asking. If I wasn't as tired I probably would have said, "when the video is over" and "you are kind of blocking my happiness."
Friday morning = Legs and Back since we missed Yoga tonight after a long school group meeting. I don't think I could stand 90 minutes of Tony right now. I'm hoping we can squeeze it in at some point this weekend though.
We were supposed to do Biceps and Shoulders Wednesday after class, but apparently my professor decided that he wanted to recap everything that we just did. We had to sit through 11 group presentations (each at least 20 mins) for the last two lectures. Technically our class is supposed to get done at 9:50 pm, but he keeps us there extra and tonight was no different. Tonight we were there until at least 10:20 pm and by the time I got home I just wanted to sit around and go to bed.
Thursday morning I actually woke up to the 5:30 am alarm and made my way dazed to the fitness center with burning eyes. Walker Lady wasn't there, but that personal trainer guy from 60 days ago was back with his "student." At one point I got pretty annoyed at some old guy. We had the laptop set up on one of the sitting bench chairs doing Biceps and Shoulders when he comes over and says, "When are you going to be done?" and as I was trying to tell him we had 20 seconds left he interrupted with, "You are kind of blocking the machine" at which point I just stared at him with a devil eye and grabbed my things and moved. I understand that other people are entitled to use equipment and if I were in his position I would probably be annoyed, but I would never be rude about asking. If I wasn't as tired I probably would have said, "when the video is over" and "you are kind of blocking my happiness."
Friday morning = Legs and Back since we missed Yoga tonight after a long school group meeting. I don't think I could stand 90 minutes of Tony right now. I'm hoping we can squeeze it in at some point this weekend though.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
head.ache.
Day 58
I stayed home from work today with a major headache, but didn't want to skip a day of working out. So after my lunch settled I slammed a few advil and started Plyo. I did it in my living room and tried to land on my toes each time not only because Tony says I'm supposed to, but also because it didn't jumble my head as much. Since it was such a nice day out, our living room got pretty toasty even with all of the windows open. At least today was entertaining because the whole time I was working out Monday and Tommy wrestled and chased each other. This Plyo seemed to be the hardest one yet for some reason.
We successfully ate healthy today, but I'm pretty sure I am going to bed hungry.
I stayed home from work today with a major headache, but didn't want to skip a day of working out. So after my lunch settled I slammed a few advil and started Plyo. I did it in my living room and tried to land on my toes each time not only because Tony says I'm supposed to, but also because it didn't jumble my head as much. Since it was such a nice day out, our living room got pretty toasty even with all of the windows open. At least today was entertaining because the whole time I was working out Monday and Tommy wrestled and chased each other. This Plyo seemed to be the hardest one yet for some reason.
We successfully ate healthy today, but I'm pretty sure I am going to bed hungry.
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