So, Day 3 was Cardio Power and Resistance, and after the Plyometric Cardio Circuit, didn't feel that bad. Don't get me wrong, it was still brutal, but maybe yesterday's challenge put things into perspective. That said, I substituted some of the push-up variations as best I could with knee push-ups until my upper body strength is ready for that, but otherwise, I was able to do most of the exercises without taking added-in breaks. My jumps and kicks were definitely sorry and low towards the end of the circuits, but I feel like I kept good form and was still keeping my core tight.
This morning, when I planted my feet on the floor, I immediately realized that my legs no longer have the ability to bend. Waddle, waddle, waddle into the kitchen for a drink of water before heading back to an ice bath on the North Pole. Speaking of ice baths, I've been trying to finish my post-workout shower with 2 minutes of cold water to avoid next day soreness. It worked the last couple days, but today...not so much.
I realize that I haven't been taking the workout as seriously as I should, which is totally ridiculous since so many of my friends have told me how strenuous this it is, and for the love of all that is good, it's called the Insanity Workout. I'm going to read the Nutrition Guide today to get a better idea of what they think I should be eating for my best possible performance, and figure out how I want to implement that into my life.
I did the first 3 workouts while on a juice fast, and ate my first solid food for days after last night's workout. I've done 10 day juice fasts and cleanses before, and been very physically active in them, either doing daily ashtanga yoga or doing that cleanse-euphoria-I'm-going-to-clean-my-whole-house thing. But doing it with Insanity was just too much. I noticed that I had little energy during the day, and was getting overwhelmingly stressed out. So, sorry, friends. I'm ready to be a real person again!
An obligatory note on Tanya: Fuck Tanya. I realized that I like the people in the videos who are visibly tired doing these workouts, especially the ones who are totally ripped. They remind me that it's normal to feel exhausted while getting Insane. Sean T, I love him and his encouragement. But real talk: I had a revelation yesterday, where I realized that my hatred for Tanya comes from envy, from the fact that I want to be like her, effortlessly smiling through these circuits with perfect form. So there's a goal: Be able to smile through these workouts. It's a start.
...And, it's December, which means it's xmasx! I need to go bake some cookies, trim a tree, and sing songs. I think I'm choosing to go to Harjit's tree decorating/Love Actually watching party over the Run with the Hunted show. I need some over-the-top-happiness right now. Let's get festive!
Walking like I'm from the North Pole just means I'm seasonal.
xxx
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Numbers
Jenn's charts.
Jenn | |
Week 1 | |
Switch Kicks | 50? |
Squat Jacks | 33 |
Power Knees | 28 |
Power Jumps | 10 |
Globe Jumps | 4 |
Suicide Jumps | 5 |
Push Up Jacks | 3 |
Low Plank Obliques | 28 |
Jenn's Day One Measurements | |
40 | |
Waist | 35 |
Hips | 40 |
L Arm Flexed | 13 |
R Arm Flexed | 13.5 |
L Thigh | 24 |
R Thigh | 24 |
L Calf | |
R Calf | |
Day 2: I puked.
Okay. I walked into this knowing I was going to get my ass handed to me. I am fully aware as to my 'out of shape'-ness. My bike has been out of commission for longer then I care to talk about and my "happy weight" hasn't been making me happy. The literal thought process for working out was, "Being a super awesome baker is great, having a bakers bod is not great". Kelly told me some of her friends where doing the this insane work out (tip of the hat to y'all) and we were both suddenly inspired after reading their blog. Then Kelly told me it was not only a "insane workout" but it was called the Insanity Workout. I figured the name was a marketing tool used to convince middle america suburban housewives to buy yet another set of DVD's promising to get you fit and help you lose weight in X amount of time. I WAS WRONG.
SHAUNT made me unable to speak during yesterday's fit test. I had to rest multiple times and decided I do not care for Tanya (I think shes fake). Also, you should know, I have about zero upper body strength. Please keep that in mind as you read on. I did as many as I could of everything and got a little light headed more then twice. After the fit test I was not only exhausted but my attempt to eat the dinner that Steph (one of our roommates) made was laughable at best. Everything tasted far more spicy then it should have. The rest of the evening was spent complaining (yes, complaining) and eating a soy yogurt with vita-mineral green in it (not a whole lot, don't be silly).
After yesterdays fit test I put off the work out for as long as I could. I have to say, if Kelly wasn't here being a bright ray of sunshine, it wouldn't have gotten done at all. The crafting and Blink182 sing-a-long would have continued on for hours to come. When we started the routine I was thinking, "this is good. this is going good"..... about 20 minutes later I puked. I had to stop multiple times due to being light headed and I did everything I could to came back for more. Why? ShaunT believes in me, duh. The last set pretty much didn't get done, being honest and at full discretion. My main goal after puking was to finish as much as I could or at least not just sit down and give up. NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER. Right? Right. Once we were done I sat on the floor and uttered a phrase I am sure will be my winter catch phrase. It is, and I quote, "ShaunT is the devil incarnate". I am sure I will say it again as the 60 days continue. Kelly says ShuanT is our pal. Again, if Kelly wasn't here being a literal rainbow for this parade, I would have probably quit. Scratch that, I would definitely quit. Kelly, I love you.... Im not convinced of ShaunT yet..... we'll see.
Right this moment my calves are super super tight (making walking look hilarious), my abs ache and my lower back is.... I dont know... doing something it isn't used to doing.
GOALS:
1) not to puke the next time we do the plymoetrics set
2) figure out how to stay motivated over christmas when Kelly isnt around to say "when are we getting insane?"
NOTES:
1) 2 hours is not nearly enough time after eating for me to do a work out. work out and then eat..... or eat lightly.
2) stretch out calves tomorrow before getting insane.
Also, I dont know how to set up the cute little chart like Kelly did but I want to put my measurements up to keep track of them.
Bust : 40"
Waist: 35"
Hips 40"
Left Thigh: 24"
Right Thigh: 24"
Left Bicep: 13"
Right Bicep: 13.5"
we are getting a scale tomorrow. so we will be 2 days behind on the weigh in's. WHOOPS.
<3<3 keep getting insane and use candy cane lotion after a warm shower <3<3
- Zombie Jenn
SHAUNT made me unable to speak during yesterday's fit test. I had to rest multiple times and decided I do not care for Tanya (I think shes fake). Also, you should know, I have about zero upper body strength. Please keep that in mind as you read on. I did as many as I could of everything and got a little light headed more then twice. After the fit test I was not only exhausted but my attempt to eat the dinner that Steph (one of our roommates) made was laughable at best. Everything tasted far more spicy then it should have. The rest of the evening was spent complaining (yes, complaining) and eating a soy yogurt with vita-mineral green in it (not a whole lot, don't be silly).
After yesterdays fit test I put off the work out for as long as I could. I have to say, if Kelly wasn't here being a bright ray of sunshine, it wouldn't have gotten done at all. The crafting and Blink182 sing-a-long would have continued on for hours to come. When we started the routine I was thinking, "this is good. this is going good"..... about 20 minutes later I puked. I had to stop multiple times due to being light headed and I did everything I could to came back for more. Why? ShaunT believes in me, duh. The last set pretty much didn't get done, being honest and at full discretion. My main goal after puking was to finish as much as I could or at least not just sit down and give up. NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER. Right? Right. Once we were done I sat on the floor and uttered a phrase I am sure will be my winter catch phrase. It is, and I quote, "ShaunT is the devil incarnate". I am sure I will say it again as the 60 days continue. Kelly says ShuanT is our pal. Again, if Kelly wasn't here being a literal rainbow for this parade, I would have probably quit. Scratch that, I would definitely quit. Kelly, I love you.... Im not convinced of ShaunT yet..... we'll see.
Right this moment my calves are super super tight (making walking look hilarious), my abs ache and my lower back is.... I dont know... doing something it isn't used to doing.
GOALS:
1) not to puke the next time we do the plymoetrics set
2) figure out how to stay motivated over christmas when Kelly isnt around to say "when are we getting insane?"
NOTES:
1) 2 hours is not nearly enough time after eating for me to do a work out. work out and then eat..... or eat lightly.
2) stretch out calves tomorrow before getting insane.
Also, I dont know how to set up the cute little chart like Kelly did but I want to put my measurements up to keep track of them.
Bust : 40"
Waist: 35"
Hips 40"
Left Thigh: 24"
Right Thigh: 24"
Left Bicep: 13"
Right Bicep: 13.5"
we are getting a scale tomorrow. so we will be 2 days behind on the weigh in's. WHOOPS.
<3<3 keep getting insane and use candy cane lotion after a warm shower <3<3
- Zombie Jenn
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Day 1: Hello Sean T!
Whew! We just finished Day 1's workouts: Dig Deeper, Sean T's personal welcome to the program, and the Fit Test. I feel absolutely exhausted, and am pretty sure that I was sacrificing form for numbers in some of the early parts of the workout.
But I feel like a million bucks, exhausted and exhilarated in the way a good workout should feel. I felt my abs aching, and they still are, as I write this a half hour later. My back hurts as well, but that could just be because this is the first day of my period, as I've been achy all day.
I'm really excited to see how I progress, even if it's not reflected by the numbers. Since I didn't have great form for a lot of them, I think the difference for me might be less in numbers, but quality of movements.
And, of course, my Insanity experience would not be complete without some "Before Insanity" photos. So let me say, I love my body very much. But I want muscles! And cute as round tummies are, I want 6 pack abs like Jordan! My fingers are crossed, but more importantly, my will is stong!
But I feel like a million bucks, exhausted and exhilarated in the way a good workout should feel. I felt my abs aching, and they still are, as I write this a half hour later. My back hurts as well, but that could just be because this is the first day of my period, as I've been achy all day.
I'm really excited to see how I progress, even if it's not reflected by the numbers. Since I didn't have great form for a lot of them, I think the difference for me might be less in numbers, but quality of movements.
Kelly | |
Week 1 | |
Switch Kicks | 115 |
Squat Jacks | 55 |
Power Knees | 83 |
Power Jumps | 35 |
Globe Jumps | 9 |
Suicide Jumps | 12 |
Push Up Jacks | 10 |
Low Plank Obliques | 57 |
Kelly's Day One Measurements | |
34 | |
Waist | 28.5 |
Hips | 38 |
L Arm Flexed | 11 |
R Arm Flexed | 10.25 |
L Thigh | 23.5 |
R Thigh | 23.25 |
L Calf | 14.25 |
R Calf | 14.5 |
And, of course, my Insanity experience would not be complete without some "Before Insanity" photos. So let me say, I love my body very much. But I want muscles! And cute as round tummies are, I want 6 pack abs like Jordan! My fingers are crossed, but more importantly, my will is stong!
I'm very excited to be doing this, and am grateful for my fantastic friend Jenn for agreeing so enthusiastically to be create a healthy lifestyle together!
xxx
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