I am so happy I completed Insanity Max 30... it was a killer program.. and I had a love/hate relationship with it the entire time.... LOL... I loved the fact it was only 30 min. long... it was so great not to have to workout for so long... I could do it early enough in the day and not have it interfere with what I was doing that day... I improved every workout I did and that felt good...
My max out times were not that high, but I tried to just keep focused on my form and to really do my best with that... and I always hit it super hard... I realized you can't compare yourself to anyone else... We are all different and live very different lives... You just do the best you can.. and thats what I did...
As I continue on with my journey... I am turning to P90X3 and so far I think I like it... this program is also only 30 min which I LOVE! and I really would like to get some definition in my arms.. I got a little with Insanity Max but I would like more... and I think P90X3 will really help me with that.. and not only that I am going to be starting my training for my marathon here pretty soon in May!! So I think it will help me lean out a little and in turn help me with my running game!! So stay tuned for more results and tough days ahead.. thanks for all your support and encouragement!
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Insanity Max 30 Results
I have been putting this off for as long as I can...
I have to admit, I was really nervous to put my results up... cause there wasn't much change... I worked my butt off for 2 months.. and really don't have a whole lot to show for it... and I know why... EATING.... my eating habits are awful...
Even when I make a conscious effort to be better it's still really hard... super hard... A few years ago I didn't have any problems saying no to sweets, cause I wanted the best results ever.. and I got some really dang awesome results!! I need to re-commit myself to being healthier all around... I tell you... it really sucks to literally beat your body every day.. and only lose 3lbs.. Burning all those calories means nothing if you can't keep EXTRA calories out of your mouth...
So... even though I am a little embarrassed to share, I need to do this to keep me on track and accountable... this is just a little change...but makes me see if I am not eating correctly things won't change much....
Here they are... Now also realize I did fall off the wagon and gained a little after I stopped doing Insanity and trained for my half's... so anyway here are my results
Insanity Max 30 Start Date: January 5th 2015
Starting Weight: 189 lbs.
Ending Weight: 186 lbs.
L Arm Start: 12"
L Arm End: 12"
R Arm Start: 12"
R Arm End: 12 1/4"
L Thigh Start: 25 1/2"
L Thigh End: 23 1/2"
R Thigh Start: 25 1/2"
R Thigh End: 24"
L Calf Start: 15"
L Calf End: 15"
R Calf Start: 14 1/2"
R Calf End: 15"
Waist Start: 45 1/2"
Waist End: 42"
Hips Start: 45"
Hips End: 43 1/2"
Chest Start: 41 1/2"
Chest End: 40 1/4"
So a total of 3lbs lost and about 8 3/4" inches lost all around... I have to be happy about some loss but wish I would have worked harder on my eating to make it more of a loss... Also the fact that I improved each and every time I did my workouts is something to celebrate!!
Now for the Before and After......
I have to admit, I was really nervous to put my results up... cause there wasn't much change... I worked my butt off for 2 months.. and really don't have a whole lot to show for it... and I know why... EATING.... my eating habits are awful...
Even when I make a conscious effort to be better it's still really hard... super hard... A few years ago I didn't have any problems saying no to sweets, cause I wanted the best results ever.. and I got some really dang awesome results!! I need to re-commit myself to being healthier all around... I tell you... it really sucks to literally beat your body every day.. and only lose 3lbs.. Burning all those calories means nothing if you can't keep EXTRA calories out of your mouth...
So... even though I am a little embarrassed to share, I need to do this to keep me on track and accountable... this is just a little change...but makes me see if I am not eating correctly things won't change much....
Here they are... Now also realize I did fall off the wagon and gained a little after I stopped doing Insanity and trained for my half's... so anyway here are my results
Insanity Max 30 Start Date: January 5th 2015
Starting Weight: 189 lbs.
Ending Weight: 186 lbs.
L Arm Start: 12"
L Arm End: 12"
R Arm Start: 12"
R Arm End: 12 1/4"
L Thigh Start: 25 1/2"
L Thigh End: 23 1/2"
R Thigh Start: 25 1/2"
R Thigh End: 24"
L Calf Start: 15"
L Calf End: 15"
R Calf Start: 14 1/2"
R Calf End: 15"
Waist Start: 45 1/2"
Waist End: 42"
Hips Start: 45"
Hips End: 43 1/2"
Chest Start: 41 1/2"
Chest End: 40 1/4"
So a total of 3lbs lost and about 8 3/4" inches lost all around... I have to be happy about some loss but wish I would have worked harder on my eating to make it more of a loss... Also the fact that I improved each and every time I did my workouts is something to celebrate!!
Now for the Before and After......
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Insanity Max 30
Hey guys, I am done with Insanity Max 30... and really couldn't be happier with being done... my results... not totally great...but I did lose so that is important to me... I will be posting progress pictures this coming week.. and I will also be starting p90X3... I kinda want to focus on strengthening my body... and then soon after I will be starting to train for my first ever marathon.... I keep thinking to myself, what have I done?? I am not sure I can do this.... we shall see what the future holds for me! Come back to see pictures and my progression as I continue to fight this battle...
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Eating challenge... this is real...
The struggle with eating clean is real for me... There are some days I do excellent in eating well... and I feel great... and then there is that one food... that evil food... PIZZA.. Pizza is a huge downfall for me... I have the hardest time saying no, but I have cut my portions significantly... which is better than to just continue eating the same amount...
As for sweets.... they don't really taste good to me all that much anymore... I will get a candy bar once in a while and it just doesn't satisfy me like it used to... which is a great thing! I just think as I continue to work hard and try hard to be better things will get easier... Just the other night, we had pizza and I told my husband that it just didn't taste that good anymore... so why do we eat it when it doesn't taste good anymore?? I am not sure why... maybe cause we have eaten it for so long that it's just automatic?? Who knows... I just wanted to put this out there... as a challenge to myself... and to anyone else who reads this and wants to join me...
I challenge myself to be more aware of every little thing that goes in my mouth. I will not buy any treats while I wait to be checked out in the line at the stores... I will stay away from pizza, even if my family orders it... I will choose healthy all the way for the rest of this month.... I can do this... I have done it before.... and I am confident I will succeed... in order for me to keep this, I will be posting it on my facebook page to be held accountable... I will need all the support I can get... Lets go! Who's with me!?
As for sweets.... they don't really taste good to me all that much anymore... I will get a candy bar once in a while and it just doesn't satisfy me like it used to... which is a great thing! I just think as I continue to work hard and try hard to be better things will get easier... Just the other night, we had pizza and I told my husband that it just didn't taste that good anymore... so why do we eat it when it doesn't taste good anymore?? I am not sure why... maybe cause we have eaten it for so long that it's just automatic?? Who knows... I just wanted to put this out there... as a challenge to myself... and to anyone else who reads this and wants to join me...
I challenge myself to be more aware of every little thing that goes in my mouth. I will not buy any treats while I wait to be checked out in the line at the stores... I will stay away from pizza, even if my family orders it... I will choose healthy all the way for the rest of this month.... I can do this... I have done it before.... and I am confident I will succeed... in order for me to keep this, I will be posting it on my facebook page to be held accountable... I will need all the support I can get... Lets go! Who's with me!?
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Whats next??
Whats next for this lady???? Not quite sure... I still have a marathon in September.... and I don't really know when I should start training.. think I should start running the latest in April... Just running to get some miles in before I really start training for my marathon... but I think while I am training I will for sure be doing p90x so I can build muscle.... and hopefully drop some weight as well....
That means I need to for sure get some new running shoes... and compression socks... oh and I almost forgot.. my fitbit should be here sometime in March!! Can't wait, its the new one with the HR monitor in it... I will for sure need one of those since my other HR watch died on me... I knew it was time for something new... anyway... I think I will be ready! Can't wait to start on new adventures!!! Excited for this year, its going to be a big one!!
That means I need to for sure get some new running shoes... and compression socks... oh and I almost forgot.. my fitbit should be here sometime in March!! Can't wait, its the new one with the HR monitor in it... I will for sure need one of those since my other HR watch died on me... I knew it was time for something new... anyway... I think I will be ready! Can't wait to start on new adventures!!! Excited for this year, its going to be a big one!!
Month 2 of Insanity Max 30
Wow... so this month 2 thing... wow.... it's pretty much all I can say... LOL... In month 1 I lost 3 pounds... thats pretty awesome considering I didn't eat all that well... I keep telling myself, what kind of loss would I have had it I ate well??? Probably a lot more than just 3lb's... oh well live and learn right... and for me its kinda the hard way!! Because I kill myself in these workout and then eat crappy and lose what I just worked so hard doing... Ugh!! It's like a game... I need to stay focused...
Anyway... day 3 of month 2 and I absolutely LOVE it!! I feel so great working so hard.. and my head is totally in the game.. and I am going to try super hard to keep it in the game... I feel like my body is getting tighter in lots of areas...legs especially... (I think my legs are the first to get lean and build muscle the fastest...) During these first 3 days, when I have worked out there have been a handful of times I felt like I could throw up... I haven't.. yet... but I think that's a good sign I am pushing past the mental thoughts of quitting... This month is going to go by so fast... the first month flew by... it's so crazy.. I am trying to think about what I want to do next... another round of Insanity Max 30?? P90X3?? to really build muscle??? and in addition to p90X3 start running again... I just don't know what to do...
We shall see.... won't we??
Anyway... day 3 of month 2 and I absolutely LOVE it!! I feel so great working so hard.. and my head is totally in the game.. and I am going to try super hard to keep it in the game... I feel like my body is getting tighter in lots of areas...legs especially... (I think my legs are the first to get lean and build muscle the fastest...) During these first 3 days, when I have worked out there have been a handful of times I felt like I could throw up... I haven't.. yet... but I think that's a good sign I am pushing past the mental thoughts of quitting... This month is going to go by so fast... the first month flew by... it's so crazy.. I am trying to think about what I want to do next... another round of Insanity Max 30?? P90X3?? to really build muscle??? and in addition to p90X3 start running again... I just don't know what to do...
We shall see.... won't we??
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Insanity Max: 30
Wow.. I love this program!! It is killer hard.... but love it... I am making improvement every day... I am almost done with month 1 and boy am I so scared for month 2!! It really is kicking my butt...but I am getting it done.... I have to say I love Shaun T and his workouts... it literally pushes me so hard... I haven't even made it 10 min. in any workout yet without maxing out first... but after I max out I keep at it as hard as I can... and with that I can see progress every time I work out.. .YAY!! Although I have been maxing out super early, I am still pushing hard after I take a rest or get a quick drink of water... I will be taking my 30 day pictures this coming Sunday...and quite possibly be posting them here... I am trying to stay updated..but have had a few issues with the kids that have to come first... crazy, crazy... but trying to get through it.. and I must say... after I get my workouts in I feel much better.... and on that note.. here are some pictures of me after my crazy workout... check back soon I am trying to keep you all updated!!
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