Week 7/Day 3: P90X

Well, I am back in the saddle!

I am realizing that this 90 day program will have taken me much longer BUT I have always been told to honor my body ( by my awesome yogi Sandy) and this is something I have done throughout this process.

Today's Workout
Back and Bi's with abs. As always I did my own ab work esp. since I do not want to re-injure my back pushing myself with ab ripper

How do I feel?
Still feeling good.

Couch to 5k - Week 2/Day 3

After my injury and my two days of rest, I eased back into the plan with a couch to 5k jog/walk. I switched sneakers and found that a pair that did not work out for kickboxing are working out for jogging in the street. I was able to complete the session without my usual shin/calve pain. WOOT WOOT!

I also changed my music and listened to a friends drum n bass mix. I found I was able to lose myself and not worry about keeping up with a beat. My pace seems to be getting better.

I chose to stay away from P90X for one more day and honor my body.

Today's Workout
90 second jog/2 minute walk for 20 minutes.

How do I feel?
Much better!

Forced to Rest

I have not blogged in a while because after Week 7/Day2 I was forced to rest for two days. I injured my self pretty bad and had some serious sciatic pain. After resting Friday, I sought the assistance of a massage therapist. I paid her a visit on Saturday morning. She worked my core muscles (soaz sp?) and my sciatic. I was very tight and needed a deep tissue massage.

I will be updating my workouts from Sunday and Monday as I am feeling better and have eased back into the plan.

Week 7/Day 2: P90X and Couch to 5k: Week 2/Day 2

Today was the first time I tried to double up a cardio day with a couchto5k day. The running is getting a little harder as it's for a longer sustained time and I am still trying to perfect my stride. I weigh in tomorrow at school for our Biggest Loser so I wanted to get a good workout done today.

Today's Workout
Today was Plyometrics for P90 and a 90 second jog/2 minute walk combo for Couch. I noticed that I did not make the 2 miles I am usually able to travel this time around. I did Couch before dinner and P90 after.I still had to skip Rockstar, Knee Tuck, and 180 jump squats as they are too high impact for me BUT I modified or did jacks instead.

How do I feel?
Honestly, my lower back kind of hurts and my legs are tired but I am feeling good!

Week 7/Day 1: P90X - Can You Believe It?????

I can not believe I have made it this far! I always squash my own ego but admitting I have modified my way through the last 7 weeks BUT in reality I am one proud B*&%! ( you get the point)

Today's Workout
After my first graders referred to my arms as " wiggly like my moms" as well as " jiggly like gummy worms", I truly felt the need to get my work out on! Well, today was Shoulders, Chest, and Triceps- fitting, right? I still had to skip some of the pushups such as the one armed and clap push ups. I made sure, however, that the tri's were done.

How do I feel?
Pretty good actually.

Couch to 5k - Week 2/Day 1

Today would have techinically been the beginning of Week 7. However, I decided to keep up with my jogging. After realizing I was following the wrong version of the program I have been a little backwards.

Today's Workout
I began week 2 of the Couch to 5k. It was definitely a little harder than the previous weeks as it increased the running times. I will start back on the P90 program tomorrow with Chest, Triceps, and Shoulders as well as some cardio.

How do I feel?
My shins hurt a little bit.

Week 6/Day 7: P90X

So, I decided to do one of the workouts I missed this weekend today ( Monday). I did Kenpo to boost my heart rate  ad work off my dinner as we went out. I did have Salmon.

Today's Workout 
Kenpo

How do I feel?
Good.

Week 6/Day 6: Couch to 5K and .... OOPS!

Hello! So, sleeping on a the ground in a tent was all I expected it to be. We had a good time. Hubby was up at 4 am fighting off raccoons. FYI: If you are camping next to your car.... put the food in the car at night so you don't have various visitors stealing your marshmallows.

We left for home early to get some spring cleaning done and rest. I decided to get day 3 of week 1 done for my couch to 5k experience. I also realized that my papers had been shuffled and I have been following the regular P90X routine for about 4 weeks - OOPS! I decided that armed with this information I would do my own thang today. So I did the couch to 5k and did some serious battling with my son on Just Dance 2. *Do no laugh.. that game is a workout! With the aforementioned OOPS I have decided to increase my cardio regularly and take a short break on weights for a day or two.

Today's Workout
Day 3 of Couch to 5K
Just Dance 2 Battle

How do I feel?
My legs are sore. I was honestly planning on doing Kenpo tonight and decided that would be overdoing it. I am gonna listen to and honor my body and get going on Kenpo tomorrow.

Week 6/Day5: Gone Campin'

So we decided to head out and do the camping thing. We, as a family, are camping virgins. My hubby, however, is an ole pro. I, when I was a Brownie, camped out in a backyard to earn a patch. We headed about 40 miles from our home to Ft. Desoto to a beautiful campsite located on the water. My hubby cautioned me regarding the breeze and cold. I, like any typical wife, dismissed his banter and was proven wrong when the sun started to set - Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Whilest my husband set up camp, YES I helped put the tent together, I took Corbin for a walk. We did not know how far away the fort was nor did we know it was closed construction. I urged Corbin to keep walking as we began to realize it was further than we thought. We ended up walking 2.5 miles before Corbin had me call Chris to come get us. The fort ended up being about .5 miles away from our ending point. So anyway, I did not do any P90 but I did get a walking work out.

Today's Workout
2.5 mile walk

How do I feel?
Bad for making my 6 year old walk it with me.

Week 6/Day 4: Coucn to 5k

Today was supposed to be Yoga but I did not want to do that. I felt like I needed some more cardio.  So I did my couch to 5k today instead.

Oh yeah, Guess What??

I am down 4 pds! WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!

I am blogging this on Saturday Afternoon and we are going camping. My workout today will be hiking.

Week 6/Day3: P90X

I am late on blogging this. Very late - 2 days. I attended a drum circle at my school. If you live in the area you should check out http://www.givingtreemusic.com/. They are incredible.. they = Steve

Anyway...

Today's Workout
Back and Bi's

How do I feel?
Great

Week 6/Day 2: P90X

Howdy all... I am still going strong and kept it going with day 2 of my sixth week. Falleur was hurting from yesterday and had a parent conference so I was going solo, although Baker was with me for the first 15 minutes. It was nice to have a partner for a bit.

Today's Workout
Today was Plyometrics. I was able to do almost everything. I skipped the knee tucks and rockstar. I do not like that high of impact so I did jumping jacks during that time.

How do I feel?
It is bittersweet. I feel great for sticking with it and a little sore as well.

Week 6/Day 1: P90X and Couchto5K

Sometimes you gotta buckle down.. and today was that day. I decided to skip day 7, the day of rest, as a result of my bad week last week and began week 6 today. I did forget the proper dvd at home so Falleur and I decided to take to the faculty parking lot and do a little jog-run/walking.

Today's Workout
Today I did a Couch to 5 K walk/run for about 27 minutes. Then I headed home had some dinner and followed it up with some P90X triceps, shoulders, and chest as well as some ab work.

How do I feel?
I feel pretty good- now. I am sure the slight ping in my thigh/groin will surely get a little more severe. It is all good.

Week 5/Day6: Getting it Done

Back on track... it was the day of love, chocolate, and spazzed out first graders today! Alas, I persevered and got it done!

Today's Workout
Today was Kenpo X, my fav. Falleur worked out with me today which made it a fun time.

How do I feel?
Good! I am going to skip the day of rest tomorrow as I had enough of those this week and head strong back into Tri's, Shoulders, and Chest PLUS a quick run/jog after.

Week 5/Day 5: Reality

Reality is my stomach bug really screwed this week up - BIG TIME! I just returned from a valentines date with my son and am not sure I will get back and legs done tonight. I am thinking of doing Kenpo tomorrow and starting my week anew on Tuesday without taking a day of rest. I kind of already rested when I was sick.

So, yeah, I resolve to hit it harder this week.

Week 5/Day 4: P90X.. kinda

Day 4 was supposed to be Yoga X but I really missed my kickboxing class, so I decided to take a trip to the Y today. In all honesty, the cardio routines on this program are not as intense as Toni Ann's class and I believe that may be why I am bulking and not losing.

Today's Workout

I did 45 minutes, the standard class, of cardio kickboxing. We did some arms and abs as well. 

How do I feel?

Since I am blogging a day late I will be honest. My glutes hurt- bad :0)

Week 5/Day 3: P90X.... Keep on Keeping on!

I have to be honest and tell you that when I got home I laid on the couch and read People magazine. I then headed out to Carmelitas for some enchiladas, I know BAD HEATHER!, and then to Wal-Mart to get some valentines goodies for my kiddos, Target to get Corbin a new Wii game, and then back home again. After allowing Corbin to play his game until 9:45, I had to ready him for bed. I am sure that you are asking yourself, " Why is she telling me all of this?" or maybe you are thinking, " She is totally trying to make excuses for why she DIDN'T workout tonight!" Well, guess what! These are the reasons one could use for not having time to workout but I DID WORKOUT!

Today's Workout
At 10:00 pm, I turned on Back and Bi's and completed Day 3 of Week 5. I, as always, skipped Ab Ripper as a result of the aforementioned mexican cuisine and did my own abs workout. I did several sets of 25 for obliques, upper, and lower abs for a total of 225 moves.


How do I feel?
Friggin Awesome!! Woot Woot! Bring it on. I plan on screwing with the plan a bit and doing some cardio kickboxing in lieu of the tamer Yoga X tomorrow. I need to make up for my two sick days.

Week 5/Day 2: Back on track from the stomach bug

Well I was out for two days and resting as opposed to working out. I picked back up today with day 2 of week 5. I am hoping this little hiatus did not mess up my progress.

Today's Workout
Today was Plyometrics. WOW..wow .. wow.. jumping around was the main idea for this video. I found a little difficulty in a couple of the higher impact moves, as a result of my Plantar Fascitis, but as in weeks prior I made modifications and did what I could. It will be interesting to see how I feel in the morning.

How do I feel?
Right now, I feel pretty good.

Week 5/ Day 1: P90X

Can you believe I have made it this far?!??

I can't!!

Today's Workout
Today was shoulders, chest, and triceps. WOW, it is like starting from scratch again. I was not prepared for this workout. I was struggling to keep up with all the various push-ups. I did what I could handle and remembered that I had 3 weeks to get better at each set. For example, I cannot doa  clap between push ups nor can I do a one handed push up. It is okay.. I like to know I have a long way to go and.I am actually excited to see my growth.

Ab Ripper was also on the schedule. I am not a fan of the extreme sit up actions in that dvd. I did a few of the activities from the dvd and some that I had learned from the amazing kickboxing instructor, ToniAnn.

How do I feel?
I feel incredible! I am gonna hurt like hell in the a.m but it is worth it!

Week 4/Day 7: Day of Rest ( Sunday)

I did not blog yesterday. I rested.

Week 4/Day 5: P90X, Couch-to-5K, GNO, and a Drumroll!

Today was a great day. I woke up earlier than my norm on a weekend. I must be getting on handle on my weekly germ warfare in the classroom. I grabbed my ipod, then realized it was dead and patiently awaited it's recharge, and headed out the door to start week 1 of the Couch-to-5k. I was able to get in 2.06 miles in the timed session and I felt great when I was done.

Today's Workout:
Since I was off by a day with the program I was planning on doing Core Synergistics today but decided that my dancing all night PLUS my 2 mile run/walk was enough working out for me. Since it is MY recovery week, I figured it would not be a big deal to shun a day in favor of good old fashioned dancing.

How do I feel?
Tired..

* Dun Dun DUNNNNNNNN* < That is a drum roll.

Weighed myself this morning and I am done 3.2 pounds!!!! Wahoooooooooooo!!!!

Week 4/Day 5: P90X and TGIF

Ahh.. TGIF! Although it is still unclear to me as to why I say that when I spend my weekends planning my weeks. I hope that changes when I am teaching next year and already have a lot of my stuff planned out. Today was a long day as I am still fighting off the onset of the stomach bug and had to endure visions of some other kid from another class depositing barf outside my door today. ( I can NOT handle barf!!!)

Today's Workout:
Today was Stretch X. It was a refreshing way to end my day.

How am I feeling?
Excited to be completing week 4... can't wait to see some pounds drop off... soon I hope.

Week 4/Day 4: P90X- Back on Track

I made up for my missed day by getting back into the swing of things. My girl Falleur and I were punching and kicking and panting and huffing.

Today's Workout:
Kenpo X -My Fav!!!


How am I feeling ?
Still not feeling to hot but cant lose the momentum.. keep on chugging.

Week 4/Day 3: P90X and the Infiltration of Influenza

So today was supposed to be Kenpo.  But my morning started out with my own feelings of "ick" and my hubby calling me at work to tell me he had gone home sick. I have had atleast 3 kiddos out of my class at any given time with the a stomach virus or the flu. I have been playing touch and go tag with some symptoms here and there but nothing concrete.

I came home and decided to take a cat nap, something I have been known to do, and then workout. Unfortunately, I passed out and awoke without the loving feeling for a quick Kenpo session. Like weeks previous, I have decided to make today a rest day and work through Sunday.

Week 4/Day 2: P90X and the Busy Day

Today was another lazy morning. I did not want to get out of bed and was not feeling 100 percent. We had a full day in the classroom with computer lab and writing in the media center taking a chunk of our day. We spent the end of our day pre-viewing stards and galaxies via the internet on our smartboard. After dismissal, I hauled on down to Falleur's classroom to get my workout on.

 

Today's Workout:
Today was Core Synergistics. I definitely am seeing a difference in what I am able to do and try this week. I still do not attempt the Dreya Roll. However, I am now able to get 6-8 prison cell pushups done in the time given. I was also able to increase my side pushup up and under numbers.

How do I feel?
I felt incredible after the workout. I am truly getting stronger.