I'm a bit embarrassed to write about today. One of the nice things about signing up to be a coach for Beachbody is that I hold myself more accountable on a regular basis, but then on days like today I feel like I should turn in my coaching card. OK, it wasn't THAT bad, it wasn't like I sat on the couch eating a bowl of ice cream and cookies... but I slacked off on my goals big time and really only focussed on one today. Oh well, tomorrow will be a better day.
Exercise: Today was supposed to be my yoga day. Yoga is a tricky workout for me. I have a hard time focussing and being in the "now", forgetting what I need to do after my workout etc., etc. So my idea was that I should get some things done before I start Yoga so I wont be thinking about it, kind of like Yoga would be my break, or my treat after working in the house... Yeah, that didn't happen. I am a bit disappointed in myself that I am only on Day 7 and have already skipped a workout. That being said, I am also already trying to figure out how to get back on track! Kipper also didn't get any exercise. I didn't stretch and my wrists are still feeling sore so no handstands. I am READY for Monday!!! Bring IT
Nutrition:
Not perfect....
Breakfast: 2 Protein Blueberry Pancakes, sugar free syrup, OJ
Lunch: Pork chop, baked beans, green peas
Snack: Baked apple with agave nectar and cinnamon, fat free yogurt
Snack: String cheese, cup of Butternut squash soup, handful of wheat thins
Cheat: slice of pumpkin pie, cup of skim milk
Snack: Out to reverse happy hour with a friend: 1 1/2 Meatballs w/ polenta, 1/2 small Margarita flatbread pizza, 2 slices of steak and pepper bruschetta, bite of beef carpaccio
No Shakeology and cheated on the sweets
Wake up: I was out of bed by 8:30, even after my long week! I haven't felt overly tired, just a bit around midnight if I work late
Beachbody: I received my first customer from Beachbody today! Very excited about that!
Ducks: This is where most of my focus went to today. I sorted through pictures, sold my desk, posted items on craigslist, emptied drawers, got the guest room almost ready for someone to move in. I am a bit nervous that I haven't heard from my new roommates and hope that they are still moving in on Tuesday. I guess I'll start my search on Wednesday again if I don't hear from them. Fingers cross I hear something about the house on Monday - like I said, BRING IT!!
Other: Had a really nice chat with my friend Steven about money and relationships. It's always good to catch up.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Accountability, Day 6
Exercise: Shoulders and Arms this morning - great work out. Didn't do Ab Ripper X, my goal is to replace ARX with Core Plus one day a week, I just finished and LOVED it, that was a good call. ARX is a great workout but it is nice to switch it up for round 2 a bit, maybe I'll phase out ARX each month so 2 Core Plus next month and 3 the last month, we'll see. No handstands today, my wrist is a little tender and I need to listen to my body and take a break, I will need it for crane pose tomorrow! Kipper had a nice 20 minutes at the dog park today. Can't wait for my day off of work tomorrow!!!
Nutrition:
Breakfast: 2 blueberry protein pancakes - they were from a mix - sugar free syrup, cup of skim milk
Snack: Recovery drink
Light Lunch: Island Pork Tenderloin Salad (still eating leftovers from when I cooked early this week!), kiwi, apple w/ almond butter.
2nd light lunch: Baked pork chops with fat free baked beans, ketchup and mustard - something my mom used to make, it was on sale and SO good!! (I was hungry!!)
Snack: Protein Bar
Dinner: Greek Salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, greens) with Chicken, yummy!!
Snack: Handful of cherrios when I got home
Wake up: Went to bed around 12:30 and woke up at 7:30 naturally. Since I have to work two shows tonight I stayed in bed and dozed until about 8. Next time I wake up naturally at 7:30 I am getting out of bed!!
Beachbody: Got some emails sent out, finally! I am really excited about next Saturday, there is a meeting here in Vegas to help us build our business, really looking forward to learning what I can do to keep building!
Ducks: Got the kitchen cleaned, well cleaner than it was, not exactly clean! Will work on getting things organized in the office, getting ready for the move!
Nutrition:
Breakfast: 2 blueberry protein pancakes - they were from a mix - sugar free syrup, cup of skim milk
Snack: Recovery drink
Light Lunch: Island Pork Tenderloin Salad (still eating leftovers from when I cooked early this week!), kiwi, apple w/ almond butter.
2nd light lunch: Baked pork chops with fat free baked beans, ketchup and mustard - something my mom used to make, it was on sale and SO good!! (I was hungry!!)
Snack: Protein Bar
Dinner: Greek Salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, greens) with Chicken, yummy!!
Snack: Handful of cherrios when I got home
Wake up: Went to bed around 12:30 and woke up at 7:30 naturally. Since I have to work two shows tonight I stayed in bed and dozed until about 8. Next time I wake up naturally at 7:30 I am getting out of bed!!
Beachbody: Got some emails sent out, finally! I am really excited about next Saturday, there is a meeting here in Vegas to help us build our business, really looking forward to learning what I can do to keep building!
Ducks: Got the kitchen cleaned, well cleaner than it was, not exactly clean! Will work on getting things organized in the office, getting ready for the move!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Accountability, Day 5, Rest Day!
Exercise: Today is my day of rest, which means stretch! Kipper got an hour and 10 minutes at the dog park, I think she'll be holding down the couch the rest of the day. I am sad to report that stretching did not happen. I was planning on doing it on my dinner break at work but that just didn't happen. I did practice my handstands though!
Nutrition: Still some cheats with my leftovers, but not as bad :)
Breakfast: Cherrios, skim milk, banana (notice a trend?)
Lunch: Leftover turkey breast, stuffing, cranberry sauce and green peas. SO GOOD!!
Snack: Fat free yogurt, left over dinner roll
Dinner: Chocolate Shakeology with Almond Milk, small slice of leftover ham, 1/2 cup of mashed sweet potatoes. Tim Tam (I didn't pass up the choclaty goodness of the Australian cookie!)
Snack: handful of reduced fat Wheat thins
Wake up: I woke up naturally at 7:30 but knew I didn't have to be out of bed until 8:30, so fell back asleep until about 8:20. Still loving getting up "early"
Beachbody: Got a nice card from my coach today reminding me of the Game Plan. Looking forward to getting my new coaching materials in and putting that into action! I really need to get my email sent out!
Ducks: Just trying to get the house a bit tidier. Getting ready to move across the hall back into the master bedroom. Might have some options for the pooch! Fingers crossed!
Other: Went out after work last night and saw some friend perform. Check out www.applesisters.com, crazy funny girls!!!
Nutrition: Still some cheats with my leftovers, but not as bad :)
Breakfast: Cherrios, skim milk, banana (notice a trend?)
Lunch: Leftover turkey breast, stuffing, cranberry sauce and green peas. SO GOOD!!
Snack: Fat free yogurt, left over dinner roll
Dinner: Chocolate Shakeology with Almond Milk, small slice of leftover ham, 1/2 cup of mashed sweet potatoes. Tim Tam (I didn't pass up the choclaty goodness of the Australian cookie!)
Snack: handful of reduced fat Wheat thins
Wake up: I woke up naturally at 7:30 but knew I didn't have to be out of bed until 8:30, so fell back asleep until about 8:20. Still loving getting up "early"
Beachbody: Got a nice card from my coach today reminding me of the Game Plan. Looking forward to getting my new coaching materials in and putting that into action! I really need to get my email sent out!
Ducks: Just trying to get the house a bit tidier. Getting ready to move across the hall back into the master bedroom. Might have some options for the pooch! Fingers crossed!
Other: Went out after work last night and saw some friend perform. Check out www.applesisters.com, crazy funny girls!!!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Accountability, Day 4 Thanksgiving!!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! My friend Melissa posted on her status for the last two weeks what she was thankful for each day and it was such a pleasure to read.
Here are some of the things I am thankful for this year:
~ My wonderful man, who I miss lots and lots. I'm like a hurricane and he helps keep me grounded. We are a good balance, he makes me smile, cares about me and I CAN'T WAIT to see him again soon! He rocks!!!
~ Angela, Beth and Melanie for spending Thanksgiving with me today. Thanks for cooking and the wonderful food!! It was nice to have some turkey and enjoy the day with some new friends :)
~ My body for letting me push it the way I do. I am so thankful to be able to ride my bike, play with my dog, learn new skills, and not be prone to illness.
~ My parents, I know they aren't thrilled with all the choices I make and I appreciate that they don't try to convince me to do otherwise. When I left St. Louis years ago to travel around the U.S. they didn't try to stop me, even I would have tried to stop me if I was in their shoes!
~ And of course my friends, real and "virtual", near and far.
~ The gorgeous weather today, but I sure am ready for the sun not to go down so early!!
And now, for the updates. Don't expect any gold stars today, it's Thanksgiving and I fully intended to "cheat" today.
Exercise: (Kipper, handstands, flexibility): Kipper had a day of rest today - even dogs need a day of rest. She gets to go to the dog park tomorrow since it is my day of rest. I worked out plenty for both of us today ~ Legs/Back/ARX and then about 90 minutes of Zumba - extra long class to do some pre-burn of the calories. I didn't make it all the way through ARX today, I was feeling a bit tired, and that leg and back workout killed me today!! Handstands are getting better. Bonnie video taped me today and I was able to critique myself a bit, very helpful! I can't believe how much progress I have made in 4 days! Practice, practice, practice!!
Nutrition (Alcohol, Sweets):
Breakfast: Cherrios, banana, skim milk
Snack: Protein Bar, 1/2 recovery drink, apple
Lunch: Thanksgiving (do I really need to write it all out???) Did have a glass of wine and piece of apple pie. I was surprised at myself for the wine, I guess I really wanted it. I really didn't think I would have any alcohol at all this round. I don't imagine I'll have any more until late December.
Snack: pumpkin pie w/ whipped cream
Snack: pumpkin pie w/ whipped cream
Late Dinner: Crab legs, grilled veggies, wild rice and a taste of risotto.
Wake up: Woke up at 8:00. Didn't fall asleep very easy last night. Whenever Chris leaves it takes me a few days to get used to the fact that he is gone. So as soon as I start to fall asleep I wake back up wondering why he isn't in bed. I was SO tired today. I'll blame it on the turkey but the workouts and waking up early *might* have something to do with that as well. Took a nice long nap today after lunch and before work.
BB: Had someone else sign up on my page, but no other "progress" today.
Ducks: Day off! Did nothing. Found out that the guy who was going to take my dog might not take her after all... add that back to the list.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Accountability, Day 3
Wednesday 11-25
To keep this a bit shorter I am going to combine a few things.
Exercise now includes stretching/flexibility, handstand practice and if Kipper got exercise!
Nutrition now includes Shakeology, and if I had any sweets or alcohol.
Goal 1: Exercise: Nice 45 minute bike ride, about 10 miles total, the first 5 are at a nice uphill grade. Getting much better on my handstands! Will stretch tonight but may just do it at home, not the gym.
Also took Kipper for a 30 minute walk to and from the grocery store!
Goal 2: Nutrtition:
Breakfast: Cherrios (mix of honey nut and plain), skim milk, banana
Lunch: Island Pork Tenderloin salad and english muffin with a bit of margarine
Snack: Non fat vanilla yogurt and about 15 wheat thins
Early dinner: Turkey burger w/ almond "cheese", lettuce, tomato, ketchup and 1/2 a whole wheat bagel, had less than 1/2 of my recovery drink- didn't feel like I needed all of it.
Snack: apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon and dipped in almond butter
Work snack (I'm still hungry!!): Shakeology with soy milk and protein bar
No alcohol! Tried a sample of gingerbread house at the grocery store - not yummy. Looking forward to cheating tomorrow on my sweets :)
After work snack (I was hungry today): Tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and low fat string cheese.
And then my roommate brought home cookies from work. I caved and had two with a small class of skim milk. Got my body fat percentage back from Megan - 24%. I'm surprised, I started round one at about 22%, finished at 19%. I feel like I looked "fatter" at the start of my first round. It's amazing how our bodies can store fat so quickly!
Goal 3: Wake up: Alarm off at 7:45, out of bed shortly after 8am. I am LOVING getting up at 8. I think 7:30 would be pushing it. I feel like I have an extra hour each day, well I guess I do!
Goal 4: Beachbody: I need to really write down some goals to make this more focused. I think after the first of the month I will be better about it. I have a meeting on December 5th to attend and will be getting some new products in the mail which will motivate me again!
Goal 5: Ducks in a row: Worked most of the day cleaning out the spare room, getting ready to move back into my master. Getting the garage ready for a sale :) Feel like I made some good progress today with that. Checked out the new condo and realized it isn't at bad as I thought it was. Can do without new paint, carpets need to be cleaned and some other minor fixes, but really not bad at all.
Other: Met up with one of my couchsurfing hosts from Wellington, NZ today. He is in town visiting Vegas for a few days - nice to see him.
To keep this a bit shorter I am going to combine a few things.
Exercise now includes stretching/flexibility, handstand practice and if Kipper got exercise!
Nutrition now includes Shakeology, and if I had any sweets or alcohol.
Goal 1: Exercise: Nice 45 minute bike ride, about 10 miles total, the first 5 are at a nice uphill grade. Getting much better on my handstands! Will stretch tonight but may just do it at home, not the gym.
Also took Kipper for a 30 minute walk to and from the grocery store!
Goal 2: Nutrtition:
Breakfast: Cherrios (mix of honey nut and plain), skim milk, banana
Lunch: Island Pork Tenderloin salad and english muffin with a bit of margarine
Snack: Non fat vanilla yogurt and about 15 wheat thins
Early dinner: Turkey burger w/ almond "cheese", lettuce, tomato, ketchup and 1/2 a whole wheat bagel, had less than 1/2 of my recovery drink- didn't feel like I needed all of it.
Snack: apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon and dipped in almond butter
Work snack (I'm still hungry!!): Shakeology with soy milk and protein bar
No alcohol! Tried a sample of gingerbread house at the grocery store - not yummy. Looking forward to cheating tomorrow on my sweets :)
After work snack (I was hungry today): Tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and low fat string cheese.
And then my roommate brought home cookies from work. I caved and had two with a small class of skim milk. Got my body fat percentage back from Megan - 24%. I'm surprised, I started round one at about 22%, finished at 19%. I feel like I looked "fatter" at the start of my first round. It's amazing how our bodies can store fat so quickly!
Goal 3: Wake up: Alarm off at 7:45, out of bed shortly after 8am. I am LOVING getting up at 8. I think 7:30 would be pushing it. I feel like I have an extra hour each day, well I guess I do!
Goal 4: Beachbody: I need to really write down some goals to make this more focused. I think after the first of the month I will be better about it. I have a meeting on December 5th to attend and will be getting some new products in the mail which will motivate me again!
Goal 5: Ducks in a row: Worked most of the day cleaning out the spare room, getting ready to move back into my master. Getting the garage ready for a sale :) Feel like I made some good progress today with that. Checked out the new condo and realized it isn't at bad as I thought it was. Can do without new paint, carpets need to be cleaned and some other minor fixes, but really not bad at all.
Other: Met up with one of my couchsurfing hosts from Wellington, NZ today. He is in town visiting Vegas for a few days - nice to see him.
Accountability, Day 2
Goal 1: Exercise: Plyometrics today! Plyo is the one that can be hard to press play for me. I like to eat as soon as I get up but I can't eat before I do plyo. I eat and then wait for my food to digest but by the time it does it is past my "mental" work out time. (I like to work out first thing in the am). Anyway, long story short, I did it, even did the bonus exercises. Felt good! My chest is sore from yesterdays workout!
Goal 2: Nutrition:
Br: 5 egg white omelet with ham, swiss cheese, red peppers and a whole wheat english muffin with fruit spread, O.J.
Snack: Recovery drink after and during plyo
Lunch: Island Pork Tenderloin Salad, banana
Snack: small turkey burger (about 3-4oz), green peas (I had more hunger than shakeology would have fixed)
2nd snack: Shakeology made w/ 1/2 almond milk and half water since I had that small turkey burger
Dinner: Miso Glazed Salmon, rice, peppers, caesar salad - dressing comes on it at work :(
Goal 3: No sweets: I made sure not to go near the table that collects the sweets too early in my work day, that way by the time I got to it all the goodies were gone. I also passed on the cookies at dinner. Dana, my coworker, had one and said they were crunchy. I don't like crunchy cookies, I am SO glad I didn't waste a cheat on crunchy cookies :)
Goal 4: Flexibility/Handstands: I did the stretch after plyo, but no extra stretch- only M,W,F. I practiced my handstands at work :)
Goal 5: No Alcohol: Done
Goal 6: Dog90X: 10 min walk in the neighborhood
Goal 7: Wake up by 8:30: Up and out of bed at 8am
Goal 8: Shakeology: Had it as my second afternoon snack
Goal 9: Beachbody: I am so excited to learn of the Beachbody holiday specials! Free Shipping on P90X, Insanity and Slim in 6 deluxe programs. www.getfitwithmandy.com
Goal 10: Sell/Store items: Continued to go through pics to be scanned by scanmyphotos.com, I still have an extra box if someone is interested! $100 will hold almost 2000 pics that they scan and send back to you.
I did take my pics and measurements as well
Weight: 137
Waist (at belly button): 30
Hips/Booty (at largest area): 36
Chest: 35
Thighs: 20.5
Arms: 11
Goal 2: Nutrition:
Br: 5 egg white omelet with ham, swiss cheese, red peppers and a whole wheat english muffin with fruit spread, O.J.
Snack: Recovery drink after and during plyo
Lunch: Island Pork Tenderloin Salad, banana
Snack: small turkey burger (about 3-4oz), green peas (I had more hunger than shakeology would have fixed)
2nd snack: Shakeology made w/ 1/2 almond milk and half water since I had that small turkey burger
Dinner: Miso Glazed Salmon, rice, peppers, caesar salad - dressing comes on it at work :(
Goal 3: No sweets: I made sure not to go near the table that collects the sweets too early in my work day, that way by the time I got to it all the goodies were gone. I also passed on the cookies at dinner. Dana, my coworker, had one and said they were crunchy. I don't like crunchy cookies, I am SO glad I didn't waste a cheat on crunchy cookies :)
Goal 4: Flexibility/Handstands: I did the stretch after plyo, but no extra stretch- only M,W,F. I practiced my handstands at work :)
Goal 5: No Alcohol: Done
Goal 6: Dog90X: 10 min walk in the neighborhood
Goal 7: Wake up by 8:30: Up and out of bed at 8am
Goal 8: Shakeology: Had it as my second afternoon snack
Goal 9: Beachbody: I am so excited to learn of the Beachbody holiday specials! Free Shipping on P90X, Insanity and Slim in 6 deluxe programs. www.getfitwithmandy.com
Goal 10: Sell/Store items: Continued to go through pics to be scanned by scanmyphotos.com, I still have an extra box if someone is interested! $100 will hold almost 2000 pics that they scan and send back to you.
I did take my pics and measurements as well
Weight: 137
Waist (at belly button): 30
Hips/Booty (at largest area): 36
Chest: 35
Thighs: 20.5
Arms: 11
Monday, November 23, 2009
Accountability, Day 1
Just a quick update to fill you in on my progress on Day 1 of Round 2. My detailed goals are listed on my first post, I'll just keep them in categories
Goal 1: Exercise: Start P90X on November 23rd: Completed! Did Chest/Back and ARX today, followed by Zumba! Great news, Zumba isn't canceled on Thanksgiving, in fact we get an extra 15 minutes! I am SO excited. My numbers for Chest and Back didn't change too much from where I left off the end of September. I did lose some of my pull up numbers though, not to worry, I am sure those will come back quickly.
Goal 2: Nutrition: 4 3/4 stars (out of 5): I made a lot of food today so I shouldn't have cook for most of the rest of the week!
Breakfast: Mix of Honey Nut and Plain Cherrios, skim milk, banana
Snack: Recovery Drink and Protein Bar (had half after Chest and Back and the other half of each after Zumba
Lunch: Home-made 5oz turkey burger on a whole wheat english muffin: turkey, corn, salsa, bread crumbs, egg white, garlic, onions, worcestershire sauce, cumin, dijon mustard, pepper. Topped with almond chesse and ketchup
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk
Dinner: Island Pork Tenderloin Salad w/ Cumin vinaigrette. Pork flavored with cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, tabasco, garlic and olive oil. Salad has oranges, peppers, tomatoes, raisins and kiwi. SO GOOD!! One of my favorites
Water: Drank close to 6 liters of water today
Other: I bypassed the free pumpkin pie at Fresh and Easy, but did have a sip of the free trial of eggnog. I am a bit hungry and will probably have an apple and low fat yogurt later on tonight.
No cookies, pies or candy (so far!)
Goal 4: Flexibility and Handstands: My bags are packed for the gym tonight. I threw in 3 suits and two towels. This way I can just keep the bag in the car and not have to worry about packing a bag except for once a week. I feel like I pulled a muscle in my inner thigh so need to be careful. Really looking forward to my time in the sauna and jacuzzi tonight. Practiced handstands with Bonnie after Zumba.
Goal 5: No alcohol: Easy. None
Goal 6: Kipper gets exercise: Went to the dog park for 30 minutes today. Nice to get to read a bit while she played
Goal 7: Up by 8:30. Text message woke me at 7:44, alarm off at 7:45. Started my day nice and early. Was asleep by 11:30 (thanks to an herbal sleeping pill, Midnight)
Goal 8: Shakeology: Afternoon snack, it helps with my sleepiness around mid afternoon.
Goal 9: Beachbody: Logged into the Monday Coaches call at 8am. Looking forward to some upcoming events.
Goal 10: Sell/Store items: Sold some items and received my photo boxes in the mail to get scanned. Yippee!!
I'd say that was a very productive day! I feel great and am looking forward to tomorrow.
Megan pinched my fat, will have numbers soon, will do before pics and measurements tomorrow.
Found out that the closing on my house might be delayed a bit :)
Chris made it back to NZ safe and sound.
I'll figure more about making this pretty later on :)
Goal 1: Exercise: Start P90X on November 23rd: Completed! Did Chest/Back and ARX today, followed by Zumba! Great news, Zumba isn't canceled on Thanksgiving, in fact we get an extra 15 minutes! I am SO excited. My numbers for Chest and Back didn't change too much from where I left off the end of September. I did lose some of my pull up numbers though, not to worry, I am sure those will come back quickly.
Goal 2: Nutrition: 4 3/4 stars (out of 5): I made a lot of food today so I shouldn't have cook for most of the rest of the week!
Breakfast: Mix of Honey Nut and Plain Cherrios, skim milk, banana
Snack: Recovery Drink and Protein Bar (had half after Chest and Back and the other half of each after Zumba
Lunch: Home-made 5oz turkey burger on a whole wheat english muffin: turkey, corn, salsa, bread crumbs, egg white, garlic, onions, worcestershire sauce, cumin, dijon mustard, pepper. Topped with almond chesse and ketchup
Snack: Shakeology with almond milk
Dinner: Island Pork Tenderloin Salad w/ Cumin vinaigrette. Pork flavored with cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, tabasco, garlic and olive oil. Salad has oranges, peppers, tomatoes, raisins and kiwi. SO GOOD!! One of my favorites
Water: Drank close to 6 liters of water today
Other: I bypassed the free pumpkin pie at Fresh and Easy, but did have a sip of the free trial of eggnog. I am a bit hungry and will probably have an apple and low fat yogurt later on tonight.
No cookies, pies or candy (so far!)
Goal 3: No sweets/treats/candy/cookies/cakes/etc: I'm not going to be too hard on myself this month with the holidays. My only cheat today was the sip of egg nog. Proud to bypass the pumpkin pie!
Goal 4: Flexibility and Handstands: My bags are packed for the gym tonight. I threw in 3 suits and two towels. This way I can just keep the bag in the car and not have to worry about packing a bag except for once a week. I feel like I pulled a muscle in my inner thigh so need to be careful. Really looking forward to my time in the sauna and jacuzzi tonight. Practiced handstands with Bonnie after Zumba.
Goal 5: No alcohol: Easy. None
Goal 6: Kipper gets exercise: Went to the dog park for 30 minutes today. Nice to get to read a bit while she played
Goal 7: Up by 8:30. Text message woke me at 7:44, alarm off at 7:45. Started my day nice and early. Was asleep by 11:30 (thanks to an herbal sleeping pill, Midnight)
Goal 8: Shakeology: Afternoon snack, it helps with my sleepiness around mid afternoon.
Goal 9: Beachbody: Logged into the Monday Coaches call at 8am. Looking forward to some upcoming events.
Goal 10: Sell/Store items: Sold some items and received my photo boxes in the mail to get scanned. Yippee!!
I'd say that was a very productive day! I feel great and am looking forward to tomorrow.
Megan pinched my fat, will have numbers soon, will do before pics and measurements tomorrow.
Found out that the closing on my house might be delayed a bit :)
Chris made it back to NZ safe and sound.
I'll figure more about making this pretty later on :)
Goals and plans for the next 90 days
~I will start Round 2 of P90X on Monday, November 23rd
~I will focus WAY more on my nutrition plan than last time. This will be easier because so many of my "new" habits stuck. I do plan on using myfitnesspal.com to track my food on a daily basis and can set it up so it is visible to others and can share the link with you all, if you are interested. I will cook more, plan more and learn more about spices! I will plan, plan, plan and prepare ahead most of my food for the week. I will start out with a 40/40/20 ratio for carbs/protein/fats and then move into a 60/20/20 of carbs/protein/fats between day 45 and 60.
~Will start out immediately (minus Thanksgiving) with 2 days of Zumba while doing P90X (so basically "doubles" but not waiting until month 2 to add the cardio, and only committing to 2 days, not three right away)
~I am changing my routine around a bit to fit in with Zumba schedule. Here is what my week will look like for the first month:
Mon Day 1: Resistance, ARX and Zumba
Tues Day 2: Plyometrics
Wed Day 3: Cardio: probably wont do Kenpo so will go bike riding, take another class, pole dancing etc. It is my day off of work so it could be a long hike or something along those lines
Thurs Day 4: Resistance, ARX and Zumba
Fri Day 5: Rest/Stretch
Sat: Resistance and Core Plus subbed for ARX
Sun: Yoga (there is something I really like about Yoga on Sundays!)
~ I want to be WAY more flexible and am planning on heading to the sauna 2 extra days a week after work to stretch. So Mon, Wed and Fri after work will be stretching. Should be nice and bendy by Sundays for Yoga! May even try to throw in a Bikram class another day here and there. I'd like to be able to do the splits some day!
~ I want to learn how to do a handstands and will take Alvin Tam's handstand class one of these Saturdays and practice with Bonnie after Zumba :) I'd like to take cool pics of me doing handstands all over the world.
~ I am seriously considering taking pole classes again but think I should wait a and let my body adjust to doing P90X again. I also need to look at the schedule and be realistic about my time and when I would be able to go to class
~ I will not drink for this round of P90X (maybe a glass of wine for my birthday, we'll see). This will be easy as I didn't miss drinking my last round.
~ I *really* want to do a 30 day no sweets challenge (no cookies, candy, cake, etc.) I think that I need to be realistic about this and start it AFTER the holidays. So on December 30th, two days after my birthday, I can start that for a minimum of 30 days and continue to the end of P90X . I may adjust those details and allow myself 1 oz of dark chocolate if needed (no more than once a day). These are my weaknesses and I want more control over them. It isn't that I don't have the willpower to stop eating these things, I just don't think I WANT to stop eating them. I know getting back on the P90X training routine will help me cut down on the sweets but I also know that there will be a lot of temptation at work. I will keep my sweets and treats cut down, but know I can't cut them out completely, yet.
~ I will wake up earlier. I want to be up by 8:30 every morning (9 on Wed and Sun after 2 show days). This will mean being asleep shortly after I get home from work.
~ I will incorporate Shakeology into my nutrition plan as well. Thinking it will be my afternoon snack, it has a bit of gingko in it which will keep me going through my afternoon slump (normally happens around 3:30 or 4 ish.
~ Put focus BACK into my Beachbody business. I have not been pro-active in my business and need to work on building that better.
~ Take Kipper to the dog park (or other exercise) on a regular basis, 3-4 times a week. Last round she gained weight, this round she is on D90X with me!!!
~ Sell, store or give away my "things" that I wont be needing as my life is changing rapidly in front of my eyes!
~I will focus WAY more on my nutrition plan than last time. This will be easier because so many of my "new" habits stuck. I do plan on using myfitnesspal.com to track my food on a daily basis and can set it up so it is visible to others and can share the link with you all, if you are interested. I will cook more, plan more and learn more about spices! I will plan, plan, plan and prepare ahead most of my food for the week. I will start out with a 40/40/20 ratio for carbs/protein/fats and then move into a 60/20/20 of carbs/protein/fats between day 45 and 60.
~Will start out immediately (minus Thanksgiving) with 2 days of Zumba while doing P90X (so basically "doubles" but not waiting until month 2 to add the cardio, and only committing to 2 days, not three right away)
~I am changing my routine around a bit to fit in with Zumba schedule. Here is what my week will look like for the first month:
Mon Day 1: Resistance, ARX and Zumba
Tues Day 2: Plyometrics
Wed Day 3: Cardio: probably wont do Kenpo so will go bike riding, take another class, pole dancing etc. It is my day off of work so it could be a long hike or something along those lines
Thurs Day 4: Resistance, ARX and Zumba
Fri Day 5: Rest/Stretch
Sat: Resistance and Core Plus subbed for ARX
Sun: Yoga (there is something I really like about Yoga on Sundays!)
~ I want to be WAY more flexible and am planning on heading to the sauna 2 extra days a week after work to stretch. So Mon, Wed and Fri after work will be stretching. Should be nice and bendy by Sundays for Yoga! May even try to throw in a Bikram class another day here and there. I'd like to be able to do the splits some day!
~ I want to learn how to do a handstands and will take Alvin Tam's handstand class one of these Saturdays and practice with Bonnie after Zumba :) I'd like to take cool pics of me doing handstands all over the world.
~ I am seriously considering taking pole classes again but think I should wait a and let my body adjust to doing P90X again. I also need to look at the schedule and be realistic about my time and when I would be able to go to class
~ I will not drink for this round of P90X (maybe a glass of wine for my birthday, we'll see). This will be easy as I didn't miss drinking my last round.
~ I *really* want to do a 30 day no sweets challenge (no cookies, candy, cake, etc.) I think that I need to be realistic about this and start it AFTER the holidays. So on December 30th, two days after my birthday, I can start that for a minimum of 30 days and continue to the end of P90X . I may adjust those details and allow myself 1 oz of dark chocolate if needed (no more than once a day). These are my weaknesses and I want more control over them. It isn't that I don't have the willpower to stop eating these things, I just don't think I WANT to stop eating them. I know getting back on the P90X training routine will help me cut down on the sweets but I also know that there will be a lot of temptation at work. I will keep my sweets and treats cut down, but know I can't cut them out completely, yet.
~ I will wake up earlier. I want to be up by 8:30 every morning (9 on Wed and Sun after 2 show days). This will mean being asleep shortly after I get home from work.
~ I will incorporate Shakeology into my nutrition plan as well. Thinking it will be my afternoon snack, it has a bit of gingko in it which will keep me going through my afternoon slump (normally happens around 3:30 or 4 ish.
~ Put focus BACK into my Beachbody business. I have not been pro-active in my business and need to work on building that better.
~ Take Kipper to the dog park (or other exercise) on a regular basis, 3-4 times a week. Last round she gained weight, this round she is on D90X with me!!!
~ Sell, store or give away my "things" that I wont be needing as my life is changing rapidly in front of my eyes!
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