Cause it made me laugh.

If at first you don't succeed....

Take a few days off, then try again, and nearly die. That apparently is my motto. The last time we worked out was Friday. For some reason a bout of lethargy swept over me during the weekend and I didn't work out, and then yesterday I spent the day recovering from a fight with my door thanks to my dog (it was a draw, the door latch broke, but my back is in pain).

So today, in a monumental effort to not give up (because SOMEONE keeps saying I'm an inspiration, which I'm not, but thanks for the enormous amount of PRESSURE), I worked out. To Level 2. After three days of no work outs whatsoever. I will more than likely be in pain tomorrow. I didn't complete the workout all the way: I skipped an entire two minutes of cardio trying to catch my breath, and then did crunches instead of oblique twists. I did however, do most of it. Some of it. Enough to work up a decent sweat.

So there.

Level 2 Day 2

I did level 2 day 2 today. I did the workout with one of my coworkers. Admittedly, I did do better today that last night. No, I was not sore this morning, and it doesn't feel like I'll be sore tomorrow, but we can hope. Maybe I just need to do level one and level two, that way I'm really getting a good workout in. I feel that if I am not sore my muscles are not being challenged enough. I don't mean painful can't walk sore, just slightly tender sore.

We'll see. Today's motivation:

Holy Mother...

of whatever entity you believe is sacred...that woman is trying to kill me... Today I did level two day one. I think maybe I should go back to level one and work really, really hard at trying to make it through that level without stopping. Level two...is murder!
I sweat. I am a normal human being. In level one, I didn't really break a sweat till the second set of cardio. I glistened (right...) through the first circuit. Level two, I broke into a down-your-face-dripping-sweat by the end of the first set of strength...right after the warm up. I don't know if I will be sore or not, because half the time I was trying to grasp the move and the other half I was screaming bloody murder.
I'll let you know. Part of me is really tempted to do level one again, but the other part is like suck it up, even if you can't do the moves all the way or all the time, it's still a harder workout than level one...

I'll let you know tomorrow....

Hot Damn!

That's right! Guess who made it to day ten!!!! Woooo!!!!!!! I am congratulating myself!!! LOL. I feel...vindicated. I know this is not a lot, ten days on a workout program, but if you read back through this blog and see how many times I have started and quit, you will realize what an accomplishment this is. Several times I worked out with a buddy, but you know what else? When I didn't have one, I worked out by myself. I am feeling really proud right now in case you couldn't tell.

Guess what else? Jillian Michaels? She's not lying when she says you will change you body if you are diligent with her work out. I know that I've only been on it for ten days, but my thighs are firmer, and today I saw those lines that form on the outside of you abs...I am in shock, cause I haven't seen those on me in years!!! This is the part where I explain that I carry most of my weight in my hips, thighs and the lowest part of my stomach. Today when I saw those lines forming, whew....I was in shock! My lower legs are usually in pretty good shape (from the cycling and all the walking I do on a regular basis), so my main trouble spots are my thighs, lower abs, and lack of strength in my upper body. And those lines I saw? They were there when I was relaxed (as in not sucking in my stomach to pretend I have abs...)

Now, also let me say, that I haven't lost weight, I am still hovering at 160, but I feel better. And I've been told that I am looking slimmer (but she could be lying, as she is my bestie and will say anything to make me feel better...) And as an added bonus, my posture is also getting better, and I'm starting to walk like I own the sidewalk...or the hallways...or my living room. Whatever. Its a good day, and I'm seeing results, so let's hear it for level two day one!!!

On that note:

An Update

So like I told you before, I have effectively been doing the 30DS. I have done it a total of 9 times, but two of those don't count since they were not in consecutive days. The way I'm counting is that they count as part of the level, as long as you don't go more than one day without doing it. So right now I should be on day 8, as long as I work out either today or at the very latest tomorrow. For the most part, doing the workout with someone else has been effective.

I was a little concerned because I am not losing weight; instead I am gaining it. However, I have been told that this is normal as you begin to build muscle. I hate to admit that I didn't take any pictures or before measurements, so I can accurately say if there are any results. I can say that I am feeling stronger, and girl push ups don't wear me out right away anymore. So here's to getting healthy and sticking to a plan. Aiming for day 10!

I'm working....

Well, it's been awhile....I start alot of my posts like that. LOL. I have some mediocre news to report which is that I have been working out, maybe not as consistently as I'd like, but at least three times a week. It a mix of the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred and Rodney Yee's yoga for beginners. I'm hoping to ramp it up to at least five times a week, but I am also trying to pace myself. I have been doing it by myself when no one is there to do it with me, and one of my coworkers seems really motivated to doing it. We'll see how long it lasts. Off I go to work out now.

E.