Hold the Insanity please

Hey all
I just figured I would give you an update.  I'm putting insanity on hold for a bit.  I hurt my back running and all the jumping that Insanity requires seems to make the pain worse so I'm going to stop for awhile.  My family and I are going on vacation here soon too so I'll  probably hold off until we get back.  Haven't decided if I'll start over or pick up where I left off or just back track a week or so. 
This doesn't need I have completely stopped working out I'm still doing Pilates, yoga, spin class and when i feel really good running.  See you all in a few weeks
Jill

Day 30 No insanity but maybe still Insane??

So no insanity yesterday or today.  Yesterday I took a day off before our 5K this morning.  Didn't do to horrible ran it in 31:25.  Pretty proud of myself kept a decent pace and didn't stop running and I haven't run in about a month so all and all it wasn't a bad run.  I also love that the run was for charity.  The run was for the Ronald McDonald House.  The event was pretty well run for a small scale run.  I did almost get run over by a car pulling into the parking lot at the end but other than that I really don't have any complaints.  anyways I figure a 5K was acceptable to replace a day of insanity.

Day 29 TOTAL Success

Okay today was a pretty good day.  I took a pilates class which totally killed my hip flexors and abs.  Then i went tanning.  I know lots of people are against tanning but I like to get a little bit of a tan before the summer because then i burn less.  Plus i don't want to be paper white when i go to the beach in a few weeks.
Then I came home and did cardio power and resistance .  It was hard to do because my Hips were so sore from Pilates. Anyways I feel pretty successful today.  now if I can get all my other chores done I would be even happier

Day 28 Time to get serious

Alright so I haven't done an Insanity workout Sunday Monday or Today (I'm still debating about working out today)  I did do Pilates Yesterday and it was an ass kicker for sure.  Well today I got on the scale and I weigh 157lbs, 2lbs heavier then when I started.  I am a little disappointed in myself.  I have expected better of myself and somewhere along the line I screwed up
I have deiced that since I have 14 days till my beach vacation I'm cracking down.  It's all hard work from here on out.  I am going to focus on really being good on my diet.  (No more Afternoon twix bar at work. and actually eating all three meals of the day)  I am going to do my insanity every day as scheduled, and I'm going to crack down on my runs and Pilates classes.  If I want to be serious on changing my figure I need to crack down a little bit and focus.  I would really appreciate all the support I can get because I know its going to be hard for me to really focus on what I need to do. 

Day 27 I could really use a wish right now....Wish right now....Wish right now

Wow I could really use a wish right now or 40 minuets ago when i started this workout.  What would I wish for.  I would wish that my calves didn't feel like Steel bricks, That I didn't have pain from my heel to the back of my knee. I would wish that my belly wasn't full of gas and that I had some sort of energy to push myself.  I didn't feel like I sandbagged that whole workout and feel absolutely wiped out at the same time.   But if I only have one Wish I Wish that tomorrows workout is a million times better than today's.
On another note I'm thinking about getting the body bugg to see how much I'm actually burning during these workouts.  Stay tuned for tomorrows workout to see if my wish comes true.

Today I got to work out with Jill for the first time in a few days.  I enjoyed it, although like her I felt sluggish.  I had a good work out last night at WFT, and some lifting this morning, but dragged tonight.  I got a big week ahead of me.  Monday is some light lifting, T and W got my usual at WFT and S got a 5k followed by a physical test at WFT to see where I'm at in progression.  Been having some good workouts with a few of my buddies out there.  Jill and I have talked about her getting the body bugg.  She shouldn't worry about, she's going to get one.

Day 26 If your an Animal tear up the Floor

Wow what a workout today.  I had Plyometric Cardio Circuit.  I have done this workout so many times but each time it is a ball buster for sure.  I felt like I was killing it today.  I'm very sweaty and exhausted and my poor legs feel like Bricks.  I feel rejuvenated though I was kinda feeling blah earlier while i was baking now I feel great and ready for another part of the day.   Though the workout felt great I do have to say I'm getting kind of bored with the routine but in 7 days I will be starting a whole new routine because In 7 days i hit recovery week then MONTH 2!!!!
I honestly can't believe I have made it this far.  Although there hasn't been any major change in appearance I feel great.  I feel so much more fit then before, and I wasn't that out of shape before.  This has also made me want to do more to like run more and go to Pilates and Yoga.  Insanity has been a great stepping stone for me and so has this blog.  I want to thank everyone who has followed along and supported me through this journey.  Stay tuned for Tomorrows adventure.  Obstacles ahead Two days of 12 hr shift and a ton of house cleaning to do.

Day 25 Another Day another workout

Hey all,
I just finished Cardio Power and Resistance.  It seems like its been a long time since I've done this DVD most the moves seemed new.  I have to say I had a lot of energy while working out today.  John would have been very proud of how I did working out all by myself.  After this DVD I'm defiantly winded and sweaty and my arms are smoked.  One of my ankles is starting to hurt with all the jumping and I'm not quite sure if I'm doing something wrong.  I do these workouts with no shoes on because I get cramps in the arches of my feet and maybe not wearing shoes is why my ankle is starting to hurt.  If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them. 
Anyways I feel great otherwise today and I think it has to do with all the sunshine that I've gotten in the last week working outside.  I have decided that I want to try and get out in the sun more on my days off because it sure does seem to make me happy and energized.  Well I am happy I completed another day.  Tomorrow I will be done with work by noon and I'm thinking that I'll do insanity right after and then I'm going to go to the gym tomorrow night maybe hit a pilates, yoga, or spin class.  Who knows we will see.  Stay tuned for tomorrows all new Adventure in Insanity. 

Day 24 a day for unplanned hybernation

Okay so I did plan on not working out yesterday.  We get one down day a week and yesterday was my chosen down day.  I had a nice dinner with the kids and we went to get Ice Cream.  Then after baths and bedtime stories John and I sat down to watch a movie. Watching movies with John is one of my favorite things to do with him on our downtime.  Anyways we sat down on the couch and with in the first 20 minuets I was out cold.  I slept through the whole movie then after John got me up to go to my bed where I Slept quite soundly through the rest of the night.  I haven't done that in ages.  I'm still trying to figure out why I was so tired but I guess I needed it.  I feel great today and I can't wait to come home and workout.

Day 23 ALL BY MYSELF....Don't wanna be All By myself anymore

That's right I am now doing more Insanity workouts all by myself now to allow John to focus on his Jiu Jitus and MMA training.  John has his own goals to work towards and I can't keep holding him back for my own gains.
Today was really tough for me.  Pure Cardio is one of the harder DvD's but its never been this hard for me.  I don't know if it was harder today because I was by myself or because I wasn't as hydrated as usual or because my legs were so tired from the workout yesterday.  It could be a combination of the three but who knows.  I have to be honest I did stop the dvd half way through and was going to quite because I had no drive what so ever today but I made myself put it back on and finish.  I didn't start this program to quit early.  I am determined to make it to the end no matter how long it takes. 
No matter how determined I am though I have found that recently I have had a major lack of motivation and drive.  It could be the 4 day break or all the food I ate on that 4 day break.  Who know really though I just wish I could shake the funk that I'm feeling right now.  I just need to get my butt into gear.   If anybody has any motivational tips I would love to hear them.  I am up for any boost just about now.  I'll be back tomorrow to post my Success or Failure in Tomorrows adventure in Insanity

Day 22 And we're back, back in the saddle again

Thats right after a short vacation we are back at it again.  Today was suppose to be pure cardio and cardio abs but I think all the food and lack of working out got to me because when I got home from Jack's Jiu Jitus I had ZERO drive to do anything.  I really didn't even want to workout at all but I knew I needed to make myself get back on track.  So I decided to do Cardio Recovery instead and John joined me.  Anyone who has read previous posts knows that cardio recovery is no joke because it's a lot of squats and lunges and core work.  I chose this over Pure Cardio because there isn't as much exertion.  Even though I picked the less intense workout I still didn't have much drive cordination or pain tolerance.  Needless to say today was a pretty sad workout but it was needed to get back on track.  Now its back to Focus, Proper Nutrition, Hydration, and our workout routine.  If I keep to it I'll be back on to my path of fitness improvement.  Stay Tuned for tomorrows all new Episode of Adventures in Insanity!!!--Jill

Jill is right.  We both had no motivation to do it today.  My day got thrown into a bit of a funk.  I went to work and went to go to the gym, but got wrapped into helping somebody with some other stuff.  I had to postpone my work out till this afternoon.  So I went to the gym got a decent work out in and then came home to work out with Jill.   Seriously though no motivation.  I need to give myself a boot in the ass.  Tomorrow I got MMA, BJJ and boxing one right after the other.  That'll either take some real cajones or a pillow to cry on like a baby. I'm glad Jill is still doing insanity.  She does well 99% of the time.  She's doing well with it--John.

Days 20& 21 Food or Insanity

First of all anyone who knows me knows I LOVE food.  Its no surprise to me that 2 and 1/2 years ago I was 260lbs and struggled with weight loss.  I still to this day won't turn down a good meal or the opportunity to try a new food.  Vegas is a land of new and interesting foods to try which makes it hard sometimes for a person like me who would happily spend all day eating.  Over Time I have learned how to limit my "intake" but still enjoy food in general.  I had to learn this because I wasn't going to be happy if I couldn't eat anymore.  Plus one day I would like to start a restaurant with my brother and part of doing that is getting out there and figuring out what people like. 
SO how does food relate to my quest in insanity well first of all it explains my current 4 day set back.  Johns parents are in town and every day we have gone out to eat.  I have eaten so much over the last few days my stomach is quite angry at me at the moment.  Every night we have come home late and stuffed to the brim so much so that working out would be painfully uncomfortable, so we haven't really worked out.  I know its events like this that can completely end a workout routine.  I honestly can't wait until tomorrow though so we can get back on track.  All this food and rest is kinda driving me crazy and I feel kinda slow and heavy and I can't wait to shake it.  Then in a week we can go back to the Burger Bar and have a Cheese Cake burger LOL

Day 18&19 If Only the days had more hours

So we have family in town and I love having Family visit.  My kids loving having NaNa and PaPa around but this hasn't left much time for insanity.  I'm hoping this break doesn't affect much but we shall see.  I truly do believe family is more important though and I'm cherishing my time with my kids and My In-Laws.  We have an exciting day for today planed.  First the kids and I have time at the gym (so see I'm not completely going without working out) Then we are going to have lunch.  Then it's off to the pool at NaNa's Hotel.  I'm pretty excited to spend time in the sun and water.  Then Jack has Jiu Jitsu and AFTER I'm gonna try and get in my insanity workout.  I thank you all for following and I'll keep you posted.

Day 16&17 Cheeseburgers, keys, and Fit Tests

Okay starting with Day 16.
We didn't plan Day 16 very well first off we had dinner plans with friends later in the evening at of course Five Guys Burgers and Fries which although was quite yummy does not bode well before a workout.  John and I decided that we were going to workout anyways no matter how miserable it might be.  Well when we got home we decided to get a few things ready for work and John couldn't find his keys.  We spent the next two hours looking for them.  by then it was to late to workout so we decided to go to bed and do a double workout today. 
On to today, First off I'm on my own.  John has really wanted to focus on his Boxing a Jiu Jistu more and I told him to take the time to do that and I'm very Proud of him for it. So I did do my Two workouts as well.  Plyometric cardio Circut  was the same as always but the Fit test was as follows
Exercise         First time/Second  Time
Switch Kicks       45/51 --  Improved by 6
Power Jacks        30/47 --  Improved by 17
Power Knees       58/71 -- Improved by 13
Power Jumps       22/29 --  Improved by 7
Globe Jumps         4/6    -- Improved by 2 (by the way I hate these)
Suicide Jumps       8/13 --  Improved by 5
Push-Up Jack       9/14 --  Improved by 5 
Low Plank Oblique  25/26-- Improved by 1 I think I can't remember if I single or double counted the first time
Starting weight 155  Current Weight 151

I love the improvements but I also love how much better I felt doing this dvd this time around I felt like I could jump higher and land softer and breath better and this is all just in two weeks.

Day 17 Not a ton of noticeable difference but some small changes

Day 1

John said he's still going to do the Fit Test and Pics.  I'll  Have him post his results when he's done.

Day 15 OSAMA IS DEAD and not because of our workout.

So what an exciting day.  Mid workout we found out that Osama is dead. The battle that we have been fighting for years is finally over.  How awesome is that. Although this news is amazing and awesome news we didn't let it stop our workout.

First off when I cam home I had no motivation or drive to workout.  I think I used it all on one of my patients today trying to get them to do things like walk and sit up in a chair so they could get better.  that patient was very trying today and spent more time getting in trouble then trying to help themselves.  So when I came home I really wanted a break, but John wouldn't let me which i appricate.  ITs for that very reason that I asked John to do this with me because I knew he would push me on the days I really couldn't push myself. 
Today's workout was a double workout.. Pure Cardio and Cardio abs.  Both were very difficult for me because I had no drive or motivation but because of all of that I felt more successful when I finished.  Todays workout was the hardest workouts I had to complete.  I will not be suprised at all if my abs are horribly sore they were burning the whole time during the Cardio Abs workout.
I've never said this before but I love that this workout requires ZERO equitment and very little space and even though the videos are up to 50 min long they go by so fast that they don't seem that long at all.  Also I love how fast I'm seeing results.  I can't wait until the Fit Test tomorrow to see how much I improved as well as see how much my pictures have changed in just two weeks.-Jill

Today was good work out.  I needed it.  Worked hard yesterday at BJJ and didnt get a chance to workout last night because of the awesome service at BWW.  Hopefully you were picking up on the sarcasm about BWW.  Jills right, she did need a little bit of a boot in the ass this evening but thats all it was.  A small boot, she wanted to do it, she just didnt know yet.  I was seriously motivated today for whatever reason, I've found this drive to excel at this.  One of my good buddies is trying to picking up a fight soon, and I've got an idea of when I want to.  Obviously got some serious work to do on everything but this is one of the blocks needed to build my empire.  Every empire starts with the laying of one brick.  I'm pretty excited to continue this project.  I'm excited to continue it with Jill.  She's the one that found this program and the one that talked me into it.  Glad she did.--John