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.
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