I think my major downfall with my fitness plan last year was trying to stick with a single program all the way through to the end. I'm not meant to repetitively complete the same style of workouts for months on end.
I tried Zombies, Run!, Focus T25, and Hip Hop Abs... but I never wanted to continue after about 6 weeks. I'd start over again after a couple of weeks off, only to quit again a month later.
Sigh.
I love variety, and I hate restrictions.
With most programs, you have set days you do such-and-so workouts, and it just becomes more of a hassle than anything else. I'd hate Total Body Sculpt day, and dread 45 minute runs when my calves were still sore from the last 5K. More than anything, I'd just get BORED.
This year, I'll try a new approach.
It doesn't matter what workout I try, be it running, yoga, a weight circuit, or a long stretching routine... as long as I pick one each day. That way, I'll have my variety, and look forward to doing something new or repeating a workout that I liked.
Honestly, I haven't done any exercises for a few months. I'm back at the size I was at the first of the year - last year... but that's alright. It's just ten pounds or so. We aren't buying junk food, but eating tons of yummy produce. (We are attempting spring rolls tomorrow!)
Today's workout was half yoga / half stretching.
Yoga is actually pretty tough when you're out of shape and not so limber.
I Downward Dogged so much that my palms were killing me after 15 minutes. I must not have proper form, but my body just won't bend that way yet.
The back stretching routine was fantastic though. So slow and poppy. I didn't have back pain at the end of it, which is amazing since my back is always so tense and sore.
The stretching routines are my favorite, so I'll do them daily, I think. It doesn't take so much energy, but I feel amazing afterwards. All loose and glorious.
Resolutions:
Work out daily.
Lose 30 pounds-ish.
Eat clean-er.
Convince boyfriend to buy that Zales ring I'm crazy about.
Be nicer.
Have more patience with the kids.
Start building our home.
Shave legs more often.
Blog more. It's therapy.
Love,
Kayla
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
MRM Veggie Elite Performance Protein - Week 2 Results
Hello Darlings!
I'm very excited to share my Veggie Elite 2 week results with you!
I have not once exercised in the last 2 weeks, only had a Veggie Elite shake mixed with cashew milk every day for breakfast.
I've lost five pounds without effort!
I've grown to crave the taste of this shake so much that I usually want to have another after work instead of a dinner. I haven't done that, but Oh I've wanted to..
I'm not hungry all morning. I go to lunch later, not starving, and eat whatever I want in a regular portion size - not the monster portions I was so used to having.
When I get home, I'm not immediately raiding the fridge. When I do eat, it's whatever I want, just on a smaller scale, because I'm already satisfied with what I've had previously throughout the day.
I've had Chinese buffet, pizza, a Whopper... (and Fries!)
though I don't recommend eating this way.
For the most part, I want healthy foods. I cook a protein, carb, and veg most nights for dinner, adding things like flaxseed to my tortillas, spices to make me slow down and enjoy my food, snacking on nuts, lots of water, endless fruit...
Yet I do feel bloated lately. I'm not sure why. Even though the scale says I've dropped 5 pounds, I feel like I've gained 10.
I think I need to do a cleanse of some sort and start fresh with clean foods, and really make an effort to not get takeout anymore. Exercise again.
I've wanted to exercise. I actually love working out and using my boyfriend. It's so much more fun when we're making each other laugh while I try to bench him... My puny efforts...
He's amazing, and a great sport.
I can't believe I have someone so perfectly made for me.
So... In conclusion,
I have to have my Veggie Elite every day.
It's awesome.
8 ounces of cashew milk, a scoop of powder, and blend like the dickens.
You can't stir it. You can't shake it. A blender or bullet of sorts is necessary to get rid of all the lumps.
Try it for 2 weeks. You'll thank me.
I'm off to have a glass...
Cheers!
I'm very excited to share my Veggie Elite 2 week results with you!
I have not once exercised in the last 2 weeks, only had a Veggie Elite shake mixed with cashew milk every day for breakfast.
I've lost five pounds without effort!
I've grown to crave the taste of this shake so much that I usually want to have another after work instead of a dinner. I haven't done that, but Oh I've wanted to..
I'm not hungry all morning. I go to lunch later, not starving, and eat whatever I want in a regular portion size - not the monster portions I was so used to having.
When I get home, I'm not immediately raiding the fridge. When I do eat, it's whatever I want, just on a smaller scale, because I'm already satisfied with what I've had previously throughout the day.
I've had Chinese buffet, pizza, a Whopper... (and Fries!)
though I don't recommend eating this way.
For the most part, I want healthy foods. I cook a protein, carb, and veg most nights for dinner, adding things like flaxseed to my tortillas, spices to make me slow down and enjoy my food, snacking on nuts, lots of water, endless fruit...
Yet I do feel bloated lately. I'm not sure why. Even though the scale says I've dropped 5 pounds, I feel like I've gained 10.
I think I need to do a cleanse of some sort and start fresh with clean foods, and really make an effort to not get takeout anymore. Exercise again.
I've wanted to exercise. I actually love working out and using my boyfriend. It's so much more fun when we're making each other laugh while I try to bench him... My puny efforts...
He's amazing, and a great sport.
I can't believe I have someone so perfectly made for me.
So... In conclusion,
I have to have my Veggie Elite every day.
It's awesome.
8 ounces of cashew milk, a scoop of powder, and blend like the dickens.
You can't stir it. You can't shake it. A blender or bullet of sorts is necessary to get rid of all the lumps.
Try it for 2 weeks. You'll thank me.
I'm off to have a glass...
Cheers!
Thursday, October 16, 2014
New Foods! Veggie Elite Performance Protien review
I went all-out at Sprouts Farmer's Market yesterday...
I got things I've never tried before.
I got all different kinds of squash/pumpkin things, tofu, cashew milk, weird black rice and flaxseed...
I got all the ingredients to make breads and tortillas from scratch.
I'm worried that I won't be able to finish all the fruits I bought.
Everything I got was on sale, and I still managed to spend just under $200
Yikes.
I wanted to try a meal replacement/supplement that was all vegan.
Everything there was so expensive! 40-60 dollars for 20-30 shakes, depending on the brand.
I decided to buy a powder from MRM. The lady helping me said that it was a good brand.
It's called All Natural Veggie Elite Performance Protein in Chocolate Mocha.
No artificial Flavors or sweeteners.
24 grams of complete protein.
Allergen, gluten, gmo, and cholesterol-free.
Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.
Per serving,
24g protein, 5g carbs, 3g fiber, 1.5g total fat, 130 calories
Supposed to mix it with 8oz of water or favorite beverage.
I blended it with Ice and a cup of water.
I never got thick, but needed to be stirred before drinking. It tends to settle.
The taste... is awful. It's very chalky in texture, and tastes like chocolate-ish necco candies.
I had such a hard time getting it down... Gagged me at first.
Maybe I just need to give it another chance.
Tomorrow I'll blend it with cashew milk or a chocolate soy and see if it gets any better with a thicker liquid.
On a positive note, I wasn't hungry all morning. It took me a couple of hours sipping on it to finish my glass. I did feel full. I had a decent lunch, and I'm hungry now, but I don't want to binge on dinner. That's a first.
I do like that it seems to keep the hunger away. It's about $1.20 per glass, when it's on sale.
I hope blending it with something else makes it tolerable though.
Maybe a banana or something will make it a better meal option. Technically, it's a protein shake and not meant to replace a meal. It's for endurance, recovery, and strength. A good choice if you work out early in the morning and want to combine it with fruit to keep your muscles and belly happy.
I'll keep giving it another go until I run out of powder. I spent a lot on that little can of stuff.
Edit:
Cashew milk does wonders for this!
I used a scoop of powder, a cup of cashew milk, and 6 ice cubes. Blended well.
The cashew milk gives it a sweetness that it didn't otherwise have.
It was still a bit chalky, but the thickness of the milk masked it fairly well, and prevented the powder from settling to the bottom of the glass.
I actually drank it pretty quickly and wanted more.
What a difference...
Edit Edit:
Chocolate Soy milk also thickens up the shake, but it's a bit too much chocolate for my taste.
If you like something extremely chocolatey, this may be a good option for you.
It's not as creamy as cashew milk, so it has more of the chalky consistency.
I still feel hungry after drinking this combo. I had a light salad an hour or so later.
Maybe it's because it's the weekend and I always make a big breakfast for the kids to celebrate.
Mmmmmm....
The lady at Sprouts really recommended a brand called VegaOne.
I ended up buying sample packets of single-shake powders in all sorts of flavors. It's a bit pricier, but worth a try. I'll do a review on those once I finish all the flavors.
I would post videos, but I leant out my camcorder and haven't gotten it back yet.
I think I'll be looking into finding a new one.
Anyone have any good meal replacement ideas?
I got things I've never tried before.
I got all different kinds of squash/pumpkin things, tofu, cashew milk, weird black rice and flaxseed...
I got all the ingredients to make breads and tortillas from scratch.
I'm worried that I won't be able to finish all the fruits I bought.
Everything I got was on sale, and I still managed to spend just under $200
Yikes.
I wanted to try a meal replacement/supplement that was all vegan.
Everything there was so expensive! 40-60 dollars for 20-30 shakes, depending on the brand.
I decided to buy a powder from MRM. The lady helping me said that it was a good brand.
It's called All Natural Veggie Elite Performance Protein in Chocolate Mocha.
No artificial Flavors or sweeteners.
24 grams of complete protein.
Allergen, gluten, gmo, and cholesterol-free.
Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.
Per serving,
24g protein, 5g carbs, 3g fiber, 1.5g total fat, 130 calories
Supposed to mix it with 8oz of water or favorite beverage.
I blended it with Ice and a cup of water.
I never got thick, but needed to be stirred before drinking. It tends to settle.
The taste... is awful. It's very chalky in texture, and tastes like chocolate-ish necco candies.
I had such a hard time getting it down... Gagged me at first.
Maybe I just need to give it another chance.
Tomorrow I'll blend it with cashew milk or a chocolate soy and see if it gets any better with a thicker liquid.
On a positive note, I wasn't hungry all morning. It took me a couple of hours sipping on it to finish my glass. I did feel full. I had a decent lunch, and I'm hungry now, but I don't want to binge on dinner. That's a first.
I do like that it seems to keep the hunger away. It's about $1.20 per glass, when it's on sale.
I hope blending it with something else makes it tolerable though.
Maybe a banana or something will make it a better meal option. Technically, it's a protein shake and not meant to replace a meal. It's for endurance, recovery, and strength. A good choice if you work out early in the morning and want to combine it with fruit to keep your muscles and belly happy.
I'll keep giving it another go until I run out of powder. I spent a lot on that little can of stuff.
Edit:
Cashew milk does wonders for this!
I used a scoop of powder, a cup of cashew milk, and 6 ice cubes. Blended well.
The cashew milk gives it a sweetness that it didn't otherwise have.
It was still a bit chalky, but the thickness of the milk masked it fairly well, and prevented the powder from settling to the bottom of the glass.
I actually drank it pretty quickly and wanted more.
What a difference...
Edit Edit:
Chocolate Soy milk also thickens up the shake, but it's a bit too much chocolate for my taste.
If you like something extremely chocolatey, this may be a good option for you.
It's not as creamy as cashew milk, so it has more of the chalky consistency.
I still feel hungry after drinking this combo. I had a light salad an hour or so later.
Maybe it's because it's the weekend and I always make a big breakfast for the kids to celebrate.
Mmmmmm....
The lady at Sprouts really recommended a brand called VegaOne.
I ended up buying sample packets of single-shake powders in all sorts of flavors. It's a bit pricier, but worth a try. I'll do a review on those once I finish all the flavors.
I would post videos, but I leant out my camcorder and haven't gotten it back yet.
I think I'll be looking into finding a new one.
Anyone have any good meal replacement ideas?
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Workout/Body Update
It's been a good while, hmmm?
Let's see here...
I got frustrated with my workouts and not seeing the results, then stressed out about home renovations, new home shopping, work, and everything else life tends to throw.
Yesterday I restarted Focus T25 Alpha round.
Even though my weight is the same, my body looks and feels different.
The workouts are still tough, but not painfully difficult anymore. I don't need to rest between exercises like I did the first time I tried Alpha. I still like workout out in my underwear. Better now, anyway.
There's still the little jiggle, but I see muscle tone underneath. That makes me happy.
Before, It was all seismic wiggling - like a sack of Jell-O around my stomach. Not so attractive.
Now though... it's getting there :)
My chest is more toned and my shoulders are all sexy again. My butt is its own continent.
I love it.
No weight loss though.
Interesting.
I'll post some measurement stats later.
Love
Let's see here...
I got frustrated with my workouts and not seeing the results, then stressed out about home renovations, new home shopping, work, and everything else life tends to throw.
Yesterday I restarted Focus T25 Alpha round.
Even though my weight is the same, my body looks and feels different.
The workouts are still tough, but not painfully difficult anymore. I don't need to rest between exercises like I did the first time I tried Alpha. I still like workout out in my underwear. Better now, anyway.
There's still the little jiggle, but I see muscle tone underneath. That makes me happy.
Before, It was all seismic wiggling - like a sack of Jell-O around my stomach. Not so attractive.
Now though... it's getting there :)
My chest is more toned and my shoulders are all sexy again. My butt is its own continent.
I love it.
No weight loss though.
Interesting.
I'll post some measurement stats later.
Love
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Plateau and Confusion
Each week I weigh in between 158-165 lbs.
I don't know why if fluctuates so much. Maybe because of water weight, girly time grossness, overeating? I don't know.
I've been focusing on my portion control the past couple of weeks.
Breakfast is a small something leftover from the night before, or a coffee and grapes, granola bar.
I'm bringing in a Progresso Soup for lunch and getting a very grumbly belly by the time the work day is done.
Then I come home and eat a sensible meal. Wild rice and veggies mostly. Beans or eggs. Small handful of nuts. I rarely eat meat anymore. Rarely get takeout.
I'm chugging Mio waters. Or homemade lemonade made with just a touch of raw honey.
I'm on-and-off with my Super HD and CLK stack.
I get very hot with them, and it's not very attractive to have sweaty pits in the front office.
I'm finding that on days that I don't take them, I get a wicked headache. I'm irritable. I end up taking a Super HD capsule early afternoon just to take the headache away.
I thought it would get like this. It's a caffeine based stimulant. Hard to quit.
Now that I have no Implanon hormone implant, I'm losing my boobs. I think I've lost 2 cup sizes these past couple of months. It's good though. It just means tighter skin. No more mom boobs lol. I actually like my smaller chest. I've had to throw out my poor old bras. Until I can shop again, I'm relying on sports bras to get me by. Even half of those are too large to be of much use.
I had bought a couple of smaller ones, hoping exercise would allow me to wear them in a few months. The deal was too great to pass up, and the quality of these bras is absolutely amazing. I found them at a thrift store for $3 each, and they still had tags on. almost $40 originally. Now they fit, and I couldn't be happier.
I am starting to see the lines where my abs will be someday. The one running down the center, and my top squares are starting to show up. I'm not exercising daily like I should. 3-4 times per week is all I've managed the past couple of weeks. I've bought a car, driven 1000 miles in 2 weeks to make sure it's in perfect condition, driving city to city to rehome my birds and pick up our new dog, getting my children every day possible. It's been nuts. I haven't had a day to just relax in a long while.
Now I'm looking for a second job to make some extra just-in-case money.
I'd prefer to sell supplements and health things. I'm pretty passionate about becoming the healthiest, fittest me. I'd love to start a fitness group or challenge. I'm honestly just burning myself out. I'm still seeing changes in my body, but it's a slow process, and the scale never ever changes.
Yet.
.....
Yet.
.....
Still working on it. Can't give up.
I don't know why if fluctuates so much. Maybe because of water weight, girly time grossness, overeating? I don't know.
I've been focusing on my portion control the past couple of weeks.
Breakfast is a small something leftover from the night before, or a coffee and grapes, granola bar.
I'm bringing in a Progresso Soup for lunch and getting a very grumbly belly by the time the work day is done.
Then I come home and eat a sensible meal. Wild rice and veggies mostly. Beans or eggs. Small handful of nuts. I rarely eat meat anymore. Rarely get takeout.
I'm chugging Mio waters. Or homemade lemonade made with just a touch of raw honey.
I'm on-and-off with my Super HD and CLK stack.
I get very hot with them, and it's not very attractive to have sweaty pits in the front office.
I'm finding that on days that I don't take them, I get a wicked headache. I'm irritable. I end up taking a Super HD capsule early afternoon just to take the headache away.
I thought it would get like this. It's a caffeine based stimulant. Hard to quit.
Now that I have no Implanon hormone implant, I'm losing my boobs. I think I've lost 2 cup sizes these past couple of months. It's good though. It just means tighter skin. No more mom boobs lol. I actually like my smaller chest. I've had to throw out my poor old bras. Until I can shop again, I'm relying on sports bras to get me by. Even half of those are too large to be of much use.
I had bought a couple of smaller ones, hoping exercise would allow me to wear them in a few months. The deal was too great to pass up, and the quality of these bras is absolutely amazing. I found them at a thrift store for $3 each, and they still had tags on. almost $40 originally. Now they fit, and I couldn't be happier.
I am starting to see the lines where my abs will be someday. The one running down the center, and my top squares are starting to show up. I'm not exercising daily like I should. 3-4 times per week is all I've managed the past couple of weeks. I've bought a car, driven 1000 miles in 2 weeks to make sure it's in perfect condition, driving city to city to rehome my birds and pick up our new dog, getting my children every day possible. It's been nuts. I haven't had a day to just relax in a long while.
Now I'm looking for a second job to make some extra just-in-case money.
I'd prefer to sell supplements and health things. I'm pretty passionate about becoming the healthiest, fittest me. I'd love to start a fitness group or challenge. I'm honestly just burning myself out. I'm still seeing changes in my body, but it's a slow process, and the scale never ever changes.
Yet.
.....
Yet.
.....
Still working on it. Can't give up.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
My diet Failures
It's been a terrible couple of weeks, health wise...
My car started falling to pieces, so I spent many days at different dealerships trying to find the perfect, affordable one for me. I did find a Mazda6 that I love to pieces, and I got my first ever loan to cover it. I'm now happily in debt.
I haven't gone grocery shopping in a couple of weeks, so I've been basically living off cheap pizza and freezer leftovers.
I have been running around trying to get all the necessities done, and come home pretty late on nights I don't have my girls, which are few now. Horray!! I love getting them more and more.
I had been replacing some Focus T25 workouts with trips to the park, teaching the girls to ride bikes, some Hip Hop Abs, dancing, and yoga.
I missed T25 terribly.
I don't feel right if I'm not working out with Shaun T. Days without him are wasted.
In 25 minutes, I feel like I've accomplished something amazing. I'm challenging myself. Sweating buckets. Getting stronger.
I re-started beta cycle today because I've missed too many workouts.
I gained a couple of pounds back this week, but GUESS WHAT???
I saw major abs for the first time in YEARS!
I'll take some weight gain for sexy muscles anytime.
But I'm wanting to purge my body of all the crap I've eating these past couple of weeks and start new.
I miss eating all my fruit all the time.
So I'm trying the salt water flush and lemonade master cleanse, but to a smaller degree.
You're supposed to mix 2 teaspoons of unrefined sea salt with 32oz of warm water and chug it, but it has no affect on me. I drink it at night, but I guess you're supposed to do it first thing in the morning.
Ah well.
Then I'm making my own lemonade in one of those QuikTrip XL cups, 3-4 lemons and 2-3 tablespoons of raw honey, dash of cayenne, then drinking it throughout the day. I actually like the sourness. I'm not a sweet kind of person.
I don't know. I'm not following the cleanse properly, I know, but little bit at a time...
I don't agree with going for days without solid food. It's ridiculous, so I'm aiming for smaller, sensible meals to go along with this. I'm not looking to starve myself, just shake up my diet a little and get back on track.
I guess I'll let you know of my results next Saturday.
I can't skip another workout. Makes me sad.
Especially when I'm still seeing the results.
Kayla
My car started falling to pieces, so I spent many days at different dealerships trying to find the perfect, affordable one for me. I did find a Mazda6 that I love to pieces, and I got my first ever loan to cover it. I'm now happily in debt.
I haven't gone grocery shopping in a couple of weeks, so I've been basically living off cheap pizza and freezer leftovers.
I have been running around trying to get all the necessities done, and come home pretty late on nights I don't have my girls, which are few now. Horray!! I love getting them more and more.
I had been replacing some Focus T25 workouts with trips to the park, teaching the girls to ride bikes, some Hip Hop Abs, dancing, and yoga.
I missed T25 terribly.
I don't feel right if I'm not working out with Shaun T. Days without him are wasted.
In 25 minutes, I feel like I've accomplished something amazing. I'm challenging myself. Sweating buckets. Getting stronger.
I re-started beta cycle today because I've missed too many workouts.
I gained a couple of pounds back this week, but GUESS WHAT???
I saw major abs for the first time in YEARS!
I'll take some weight gain for sexy muscles anytime.
But I'm wanting to purge my body of all the crap I've eating these past couple of weeks and start new.
I miss eating all my fruit all the time.
So I'm trying the salt water flush and lemonade master cleanse, but to a smaller degree.
You're supposed to mix 2 teaspoons of unrefined sea salt with 32oz of warm water and chug it, but it has no affect on me. I drink it at night, but I guess you're supposed to do it first thing in the morning.
Ah well.
Then I'm making my own lemonade in one of those QuikTrip XL cups, 3-4 lemons and 2-3 tablespoons of raw honey, dash of cayenne, then drinking it throughout the day. I actually like the sourness. I'm not a sweet kind of person.
I don't know. I'm not following the cleanse properly, I know, but little bit at a time...
I don't agree with going for days without solid food. It's ridiculous, so I'm aiming for smaller, sensible meals to go along with this. I'm not looking to starve myself, just shake up my diet a little and get back on track.
I guess I'll let you know of my results next Saturday.
I can't skip another workout. Makes me sad.
Especially when I'm still seeing the results.
Kayla
Monday, August 18, 2014
Supplements Came In / T25 Beta!!!
I was more than ecstatic to find that the Cellucor supplements arrived a day earlier than expected,
so I got home, took a Super HD capsule and 2 CLK softgels and munched on some guacamole. MMMMMMMMMM....
Flippin Delicious.
Anyway, I went to visit my parents and came home to work out.
It was nearly 3 hours after I had taken the pills, but I still felt like I had a great boost of energy.
I tried Core Cardio from the Focus T25 Beta round.
Holy Cow!
This was so much more intense than Alpha Cardio!
It combined a lot of strength moves and balancing with the cardio, and I felt amazing afterward.
Shaun T is more drill-sergeant-like in Beta, but that's perfect for me.
You should have heard me and my battle roars lol...
I felt strong. I finished strong.
Buckets of glorious sweat everywhere. I had to strip as I was going, but like I say, working out in your skivvies is the best motivation you can have.
I even tried a good portion of Hip Hop Abs for the first time.
The discs I have are borrowed and scratched, so I couldn't watch the second half of the workout. It just skipped everywhere.
What I did notice, was that it was actually fun, hard on the core, but much less intense that T25.
It was like a dance party.. and for a second... I felt... mmmm.... club ghetto. Hahahaha!
It was fantastic.
I'd probably buy the program and use it as a cool-down after T25.
I don't have an appetite tonight because of the Cellucor combo.
I'm just drinking a lot of water. I like not feeling hungry.
Now it's 11pm and I'm ready for bed. I'm not crashing, just slowly winding down. This is my normal bedtime, and I'm good to go.
Thinking about getting up an hour early for another round of T25 so I can do a little shopping in the evening.
Loving Craigslist at the moment.
Sweet Dreams,
Kayla
so I got home, took a Super HD capsule and 2 CLK softgels and munched on some guacamole. MMMMMMMMMM....
Flippin Delicious.
Anyway, I went to visit my parents and came home to work out.
It was nearly 3 hours after I had taken the pills, but I still felt like I had a great boost of energy.
I tried Core Cardio from the Focus T25 Beta round.
Holy Cow!
This was so much more intense than Alpha Cardio!
It combined a lot of strength moves and balancing with the cardio, and I felt amazing afterward.
Shaun T is more drill-sergeant-like in Beta, but that's perfect for me.
You should have heard me and my battle roars lol...
I felt strong. I finished strong.
Buckets of glorious sweat everywhere. I had to strip as I was going, but like I say, working out in your skivvies is the best motivation you can have.
I even tried a good portion of Hip Hop Abs for the first time.
The discs I have are borrowed and scratched, so I couldn't watch the second half of the workout. It just skipped everywhere.
What I did notice, was that it was actually fun, hard on the core, but much less intense that T25.
It was like a dance party.. and for a second... I felt... mmmm.... club ghetto. Hahahaha!
It was fantastic.
I'd probably buy the program and use it as a cool-down after T25.
I don't have an appetite tonight because of the Cellucor combo.
I'm just drinking a lot of water. I like not feeling hungry.
Now it's 11pm and I'm ready for bed. I'm not crashing, just slowly winding down. This is my normal bedtime, and I'm good to go.
Thinking about getting up an hour early for another round of T25 so I can do a little shopping in the evening.
Loving Craigslist at the moment.
Sweet Dreams,
Kayla
Sunday, August 17, 2014
T25 Alpha results - Sort of
I don't feel this is an accurate account of Focus T25 Alpha round, because this past week was sabotaged by yours truly.
I only did 2 workouts this past week, and mostly because I was at the casino 3 days in a row.
Between wanting to get away, birthday celebrations, removing my implanon, car shopping, and grandparents treating me to dinner, I just failed at health.
I had buffet twice...
: /
So...
This week, I gained 0.8 pounds and gained half an inch in my waist.
Overall,
Since Starting the Focus T25 Alpha phase,
I lost 1.8 pounds, 2 inches off my waist, and half an inch off my hips.
It seems like nothing, but I had to buy a new wardrobe.
All of my pants were too large, my belt isn't usable anymore, and my shirts have no form.
I bought 2 new pairs of jeans, a pair of capris, half a dozen skirts, a couple shirts, and a wrap. I've never spreed like that before.
Thank God I'm a cheap-o and I love thrift stores. I only spent $60.
I also felt bad for my binging and ordered some Cellucor products for the Beta round.
I got the Super HD and CLK combo kit online. I'm excited for it to get here. It gives me great energy... I'll be powering though those workouts.
That, in combination with the removal of the hormone stick, I should drop the extra weight like it's nothing.
I've also fallen in love with the MIO water enhancers. I have a half gallon monster cup that I fill at least twice a day. I've already drank nearly a gallon, and it's only 1pm.
Grocery shopping is always amazing and dirt cheap.
I take the Aldi ad to WalMart and price match produce. I get everything from 50-75% off. There's no excuse not to eat healthy foods when they're much cheaper that junk.
HyVee and Price Chopper sometimes have unbeatable sales... I just keep reading over the circulars and only buy the best deals.
I only did 2 workouts this past week, and mostly because I was at the casino 3 days in a row.
Between wanting to get away, birthday celebrations, removing my implanon, car shopping, and grandparents treating me to dinner, I just failed at health.
I had buffet twice...
: /
So...
This week, I gained 0.8 pounds and gained half an inch in my waist.
Overall,
Since Starting the Focus T25 Alpha phase,
I lost 1.8 pounds, 2 inches off my waist, and half an inch off my hips.
It seems like nothing, but I had to buy a new wardrobe.
All of my pants were too large, my belt isn't usable anymore, and my shirts have no form.
I bought 2 new pairs of jeans, a pair of capris, half a dozen skirts, a couple shirts, and a wrap. I've never spreed like that before.
Thank God I'm a cheap-o and I love thrift stores. I only spent $60.
I also felt bad for my binging and ordered some Cellucor products for the Beta round.
I got the Super HD and CLK combo kit online. I'm excited for it to get here. It gives me great energy... I'll be powering though those workouts.
That, in combination with the removal of the hormone stick, I should drop the extra weight like it's nothing.
I've also fallen in love with the MIO water enhancers. I have a half gallon monster cup that I fill at least twice a day. I've already drank nearly a gallon, and it's only 1pm.
Grocery shopping is always amazing and dirt cheap.
I take the Aldi ad to WalMart and price match produce. I get everything from 50-75% off. There's no excuse not to eat healthy foods when they're much cheaper that junk.
HyVee and Price Chopper sometimes have unbeatable sales... I just keep reading over the circulars and only buy the best deals.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Removing the Implanon
I was very excited to get my implant removed.
I checked in and waited in the tiny room, alone, freaking out like I tend to do..
My nurse was amazing. She asked me questions about my family plans and then we chit chatted a bit while she prepared for my slicing.
Doctor finally came in, and he asked me to lie down on my back with my arm extended up.
He did a couple of iodine swabs, then injected the numbing solution.
I'm resistant or something.
I wasn't really numb when he started cutting.
It was a small incision, about a centimeter long, but about just as deep.
He fidgeted around with the hole until the end of the implant poked out, then he grabbed it with these big tweezers and yanked!
Holy cow I felt that! It was painful, even with the numbing thing, but not unbearable.
It was fast though.
He washed his hands and was out the door without another word, while my nurse popped a couple bandaids on and wrapped me in gauze.
She said I only had to leave it on for an hour or so, until the bleeding stopped. I bled through my 2 bandaids, but no more.
The whole procedure lasted maybe 3 minutes, mostly getting the are sterile and wrapping me up.
There's no bruise.
It was sore the day it was removed, and only slightly sore the next day. Honestly, I barely noticed it.
Glad it's over...
but condom prices are ridiculous.
Just saying.
I checked in and waited in the tiny room, alone, freaking out like I tend to do..
My nurse was amazing. She asked me questions about my family plans and then we chit chatted a bit while she prepared for my slicing.
Doctor finally came in, and he asked me to lie down on my back with my arm extended up.
He did a couple of iodine swabs, then injected the numbing solution.
I'm resistant or something.
I wasn't really numb when he started cutting.
It was a small incision, about a centimeter long, but about just as deep.
He fidgeted around with the hole until the end of the implant poked out, then he grabbed it with these big tweezers and yanked!
Holy cow I felt that! It was painful, even with the numbing thing, but not unbearable.
It was fast though.
He washed his hands and was out the door without another word, while my nurse popped a couple bandaids on and wrapped me in gauze.
She said I only had to leave it on for an hour or so, until the bleeding stopped. I bled through my 2 bandaids, but no more.
The whole procedure lasted maybe 3 minutes, mostly getting the are sterile and wrapping me up.
There's no bruise.
It was sore the day it was removed, and only slightly sore the next day. Honestly, I barely noticed it.
Glad it's over...
but condom prices are ridiculous.
Just saying.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Week 4 T25 results
Ohhhh....
I did not use any supplements this week.
The first 3 days, I woke up early and did the exercises before work... then I switched back to after-work exercises. I skipped my workout yesterday running the kids all over the world, and had my weigh-in this morning.
I only lost 0.2 pounds this week, but
another half an inch off my waist.
It's incredibly disappointing, seeing the scale drop by less than half a pound each week.
The boyfriend says he can feel a difference in my body, though. He says my stomach is tighter and my back and shoulders have more definition.
Even I can feel a difference in my butt... like a pair of globes dancing. hahaha..
My pants are so loose in the waist, but still fit me in the thighs, maybe a tad bit too big, but about the same.
My mom commented on my flat belly.
So there are differences...
Honestly, weight is just a number, but it still bums me out.
Angers me a bit, that I've worked out so hard and watched what I ate like a hawk, but haven't lost pounds... Less than 2 all month.
So I binged. I had pizza, ate fast food, drank sugary beverages... anything I wanted to do.
Now I feel guilty... but not really. I think I needed that day of utter gluttony.
It wasn't all that bad though.
Apart from the diet fail, I took the minions to the park and played on all the equipment with them. We ran, I pushed the round spinny thing, taught Minion #1 how to swing, and really enjoyed the afternoon.
And you know what else? I wore SHORTS.
I know.
Holy cow.
I haven't worn shorts over my pasty white honkey legs since I was in high school.
Yeah,
T25 has been a huge ego boost to me.
I'm stronger and do look better.
Losing fat and building beautiful muscles,
but still hating the damn scale.
I'll be eating clean again today, and for the next long while.
I actually miss working out...
I feel off on days that I don't.
Even choosing to skip a workout over self pity and spite makes me feel terrible, to be truly honest.
There's no reason for it.
*************
The boyfriend is making me breakfast for the first time...
will he burn it??
Kayla
I did not use any supplements this week.
The first 3 days, I woke up early and did the exercises before work... then I switched back to after-work exercises. I skipped my workout yesterday running the kids all over the world, and had my weigh-in this morning.
I only lost 0.2 pounds this week, but
another half an inch off my waist.
It's incredibly disappointing, seeing the scale drop by less than half a pound each week.
The boyfriend says he can feel a difference in my body, though. He says my stomach is tighter and my back and shoulders have more definition.
Even I can feel a difference in my butt... like a pair of globes dancing. hahaha..
My pants are so loose in the waist, but still fit me in the thighs, maybe a tad bit too big, but about the same.
My mom commented on my flat belly.
So there are differences...
Honestly, weight is just a number, but it still bums me out.
Angers me a bit, that I've worked out so hard and watched what I ate like a hawk, but haven't lost pounds... Less than 2 all month.
So I binged. I had pizza, ate fast food, drank sugary beverages... anything I wanted to do.
Now I feel guilty... but not really. I think I needed that day of utter gluttony.
It wasn't all that bad though.
Apart from the diet fail, I took the minions to the park and played on all the equipment with them. We ran, I pushed the round spinny thing, taught Minion #1 how to swing, and really enjoyed the afternoon.
And you know what else? I wore SHORTS.
I know.
Holy cow.
I haven't worn shorts over my pasty white honkey legs since I was in high school.
Yeah,
T25 has been a huge ego boost to me.
I'm stronger and do look better.
Losing fat and building beautiful muscles,
but still hating the damn scale.
I'll be eating clean again today, and for the next long while.
I actually miss working out...
I feel off on days that I don't.
Even choosing to skip a workout over self pity and spite makes me feel terrible, to be truly honest.
There's no reason for it.
*************
The boyfriend is making me breakfast for the first time...
will he burn it??
Kayla
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Exhausted
I've been waking up an hour earlier each day to work out.
I hate waking up early. Not my thing. I'm not a rooster.
Yet, I make myself. I pop the Focus T25 discs in with half an eye open and start the workout. It takes a good 3 minutes before I fully realize what I'm doing.
Then I'm alert enough to really focus on the exercise.
I immediately jump into the shower after putting my eggs on to boil, and by the time I'm out and dressed, eggs are done and cooling. I fix my hair and makeup (which I didn't care to do before) because I actually have more time and I'm aware of what I'm doing.
I like getting pretty now.
It isn't all that bad. It's just hard making the choice to fling the super soft blanket off of myself.
I have to force myself, but it's for the best.
This way, I make sure I never skip a workout.
It's done and over with before my day's even begun.. and I don't want to spoil my hard work with drive-thru breakfast.
I eat fruit with chocolate soy milk for breakfast, snack on fruit, and lunch is generally something healthy I had leftover. Today, I had my salad with the boiled eggs, but I must confess... I just ate the eggs and croutons... But I tried.
Tonight I'm going out to a buffet with my family.... scary thought.
I'm going to eat all the veggies I can... hopefully some nice fish or seafood.
I've worked waaay too hard to sabotage my week.
Anyhow,
Great news!
Last year I bought a belt. It has 5 notches. It fit me on that third notch.
I started casually running... so
When I started the T25 program I was on the very inner notch.
Now, 3 weeks after starting T25, my belt is too large.
I can pull it in another 2 inches or so....
I must make my own notches...
Or go shopping!
How's that for motivation?
Kayla
I hate waking up early. Not my thing. I'm not a rooster.
Yet, I make myself. I pop the Focus T25 discs in with half an eye open and start the workout. It takes a good 3 minutes before I fully realize what I'm doing.
Then I'm alert enough to really focus on the exercise.
I immediately jump into the shower after putting my eggs on to boil, and by the time I'm out and dressed, eggs are done and cooling. I fix my hair and makeup (which I didn't care to do before) because I actually have more time and I'm aware of what I'm doing.
I like getting pretty now.
It isn't all that bad. It's just hard making the choice to fling the super soft blanket off of myself.
I have to force myself, but it's for the best.
This way, I make sure I never skip a workout.
It's done and over with before my day's even begun.. and I don't want to spoil my hard work with drive-thru breakfast.
I eat fruit with chocolate soy milk for breakfast, snack on fruit, and lunch is generally something healthy I had leftover. Today, I had my salad with the boiled eggs, but I must confess... I just ate the eggs and croutons... But I tried.
Tonight I'm going out to a buffet with my family.... scary thought.
I'm going to eat all the veggies I can... hopefully some nice fish or seafood.
I've worked waaay too hard to sabotage my week.
Anyhow,
Great news!
Last year I bought a belt. It has 5 notches. It fit me on that third notch.
I started casually running... so
When I started the T25 program I was on the very inner notch.
Now, 3 weeks after starting T25, my belt is too large.
I can pull it in another 2 inches or so....
I must make my own notches...
Or go shopping!
How's that for motivation?
Kayla
Saturday, August 2, 2014
T25 Week 3 Results
Today I weighed in at 160lbs even.
38.5 - 31.5 41
Bicep - 12.5
Thigh - 24
I didn't miss a workout this week,
but gained .1 pounds,
lost half an inch off my waist,
half an inch off my hips, and
a quarter inch off my arms.
So total since starting the Focus T25 program,
I've lost 1.4 pounds,
nothing off my chest (could be the difference in bras though... I opted for a non-sports bra today),
2 inches off my waist, and
half an inch off my hips.
If I were to do this all over again,
I'd remember which clothes I wore and put on the same outfit for each measurement and weigh-in.
I've noticed my midsection is quite a bit tighter than it was, as are my thighs. My arms are always hard as rocks now.
I haven't missed a workout because I put priority on them. I have to do my workouts as soon as I get off work. My kids even do them with me (between running around and coloring) and sit on my back when I'm doing pushups. Ouch!
I've only eaten out one time, a small sandwich and small fries... Other than that, I've cooked all of my meals. Lots of salads and veggies.
I'm still baffled at how I'm losing inches but gaining weight, but eventually it will make sense. My pants aren't tight anymore.
38.5 - 31.5 41
Bicep - 12.5
Thigh - 24
I didn't miss a workout this week,
but gained .1 pounds,
lost half an inch off my waist,
half an inch off my hips, and
a quarter inch off my arms.
So total since starting the Focus T25 program,
I've lost 1.4 pounds,
nothing off my chest (could be the difference in bras though... I opted for a non-sports bra today),
2 inches off my waist, and
half an inch off my hips.
If I were to do this all over again,
I'd remember which clothes I wore and put on the same outfit for each measurement and weigh-in.
I've noticed my midsection is quite a bit tighter than it was, as are my thighs. My arms are always hard as rocks now.
I haven't missed a workout because I put priority on them. I have to do my workouts as soon as I get off work. My kids even do them with me (between running around and coloring) and sit on my back when I'm doing pushups. Ouch!
I've only eaten out one time, a small sandwich and small fries... Other than that, I've cooked all of my meals. Lots of salads and veggies.
I'm still baffled at how I'm losing inches but gaining weight, but eventually it will make sense. My pants aren't tight anymore.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Super HD and CLK by Cellucor
I made a YouTube video of my current progress with Focus T25
and the supplement I mentioned before...
Super HD and CLK
View it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79kKDKQCGZM
I do love this supplement, simply because I have energy all day, I'm not jittery, and I have no crash afterward.
I'd love to try a full month of this combo along with my T25 and see the results.
Each day I'm working out, I'm covered in sweat.
I love it.
I'm getting even better!
Tonight was Lower Focus, and I did it without a supplement. It is such hard work!
I could not do another squat after the video, but then I took a hot bath and I feel lovely again.
I even made scrambled eggs with yummy veggies to celebrate.
mmmmmm avocado......
I haven't even had my first bite!
I'm off!
Kayla
Hating my Implanon/Nexplanon thing
This could turn into a messy TMI post... read if you dare!
Here's the story about how I was urged to get the birth control implant, how I loved it, and how I now hate it:
Once upon a time, my uterus preferred to not be a landlord.
I had several miscarriages in a row, then 'Wow a kid!,' then, more miscarriages, one more little angel, then another miscarriage.
I told my OB that I didn't want more children, I'm wonderfully happy with the two that I do have, and I wanted to get the tubes tied and not worry about getting pregnant and having complications in the future. He refused, saying I was too young and I may want to try again later, and he couldn't take that from me. I was pretty frustrated. I've had too many ER trips and blood loss for a lifetime. It's just something I know I don't want to chance again.
He told me my options, and I liked none of them. I want to be sterile. I love my children, and they're enough.
I just hate the idea of something foreign inside my body, giving me a dose of Who The Hell Knows, altering my hormones and my mood.
I want to be as natural as possible.
I get it though... he's a doctor... slave to prescription drug companies... and he wants me to continue to see him and spend my money on things that he says are good for me. I don't buy into all that.
I'm a firm believer in natural remedies and good nutrition and general, chemical/drug free health.
There's got to be something for me.
Which is why I loved the idea of being sterile. No hormones. No shots. No pills. No strange things hiding in my body.
But that wasn't an option.
Also, my insurance would have expired within the next 6 weeks, so I needed to figure out what I was doing right away.
The doc told me the implant would be my best option because it would basically make me sterile for 3 years. He said it had better statistics that getting my tubes tied would.
So I begrudgingly agreed.
It hurt. I'm resistant to most pain meds. They take longer to kick in, and I generally need a higher dose than the average person. I don't understand why. I've never been the type of person to take medicine unless I absolutely can't stand the pain anymore.
He put in the local numb maker and I asked him to wait a few minutes before jamming in the giant needle, but he said it had been enough time and I wouldn't feel a thing. Wrong, Doctor. I felt it all. I felt the giant needle and watched in horror as my skin was stretched further than I ever thought it could go... but it was over in a minute and he wrapped up my arm and left. He hadn't even spent 5 minutes in the room with me. I was to call him after 3 years to get it removed.
The first 3 weeks were awful. Heavy period the entire time. Feeling it poke me under my skin.
After that though.... 9 months of virtually no period. I'd spot occasionally, sure. My "period" lasted 1 or 2 days every other month or so....
but recently, it's like the first month of having it in. It's been over 2 weeks since my period started. It's dark and gross...
Sex seems to trigger it. The last few times I've been able to... I go to clean up afterward and I'm already bleeding and embarrassed. Then the heavy stuff starts the next day. Every time.
Forget a physically intimate relationship!
I still feel the implant poking me sometimes, and I hate that.
I hate the hormones.
I hate that I've been eating pretty clean since the first of the year and running the majority of it, and now trying T25, and I've lost only 3 pounds?!? Since January 1st ?!?
I know it's keeping the weight on.
I got the implant right after a miscarriage when I was really puffy and out of shape, and I still weight practically the same, with all my healthy changes over the last 7 months.
I want it gone.
I want to be me again.
I want my good ol' predictable period and regular weight back.
No more hormones.
No more doctor drugs.
Here's the story about how I was urged to get the birth control implant, how I loved it, and how I now hate it:
Once upon a time, my uterus preferred to not be a landlord.
I had several miscarriages in a row, then 'Wow a kid!,' then, more miscarriages, one more little angel, then another miscarriage.
I told my OB that I didn't want more children, I'm wonderfully happy with the two that I do have, and I wanted to get the tubes tied and not worry about getting pregnant and having complications in the future. He refused, saying I was too young and I may want to try again later, and he couldn't take that from me. I was pretty frustrated. I've had too many ER trips and blood loss for a lifetime. It's just something I know I don't want to chance again.
He told me my options, and I liked none of them. I want to be sterile. I love my children, and they're enough.
I just hate the idea of something foreign inside my body, giving me a dose of Who The Hell Knows, altering my hormones and my mood.
I want to be as natural as possible.
I get it though... he's a doctor... slave to prescription drug companies... and he wants me to continue to see him and spend my money on things that he says are good for me. I don't buy into all that.
I'm a firm believer in natural remedies and good nutrition and general, chemical/drug free health.
There's got to be something for me.
Which is why I loved the idea of being sterile. No hormones. No shots. No pills. No strange things hiding in my body.
But that wasn't an option.
Also, my insurance would have expired within the next 6 weeks, so I needed to figure out what I was doing right away.
The doc told me the implant would be my best option because it would basically make me sterile for 3 years. He said it had better statistics that getting my tubes tied would.
So I begrudgingly agreed.
It hurt. I'm resistant to most pain meds. They take longer to kick in, and I generally need a higher dose than the average person. I don't understand why. I've never been the type of person to take medicine unless I absolutely can't stand the pain anymore.
He put in the local numb maker and I asked him to wait a few minutes before jamming in the giant needle, but he said it had been enough time and I wouldn't feel a thing. Wrong, Doctor. I felt it all. I felt the giant needle and watched in horror as my skin was stretched further than I ever thought it could go... but it was over in a minute and he wrapped up my arm and left. He hadn't even spent 5 minutes in the room with me. I was to call him after 3 years to get it removed.
The first 3 weeks were awful. Heavy period the entire time. Feeling it poke me under my skin.
After that though.... 9 months of virtually no period. I'd spot occasionally, sure. My "period" lasted 1 or 2 days every other month or so....
but recently, it's like the first month of having it in. It's been over 2 weeks since my period started. It's dark and gross...
Sex seems to trigger it. The last few times I've been able to... I go to clean up afterward and I'm already bleeding and embarrassed. Then the heavy stuff starts the next day. Every time.
Forget a physically intimate relationship!
I still feel the implant poking me sometimes, and I hate that.
I hate the hormones.
I hate that I've been eating pretty clean since the first of the year and running the majority of it, and now trying T25, and I've lost only 3 pounds?!? Since January 1st ?!?
I know it's keeping the weight on.
I got the implant right after a miscarriage when I was really puffy and out of shape, and I still weight practically the same, with all my healthy changes over the last 7 months.
I want it gone.
I want to be me again.
I want my good ol' predictable period and regular weight back.
No more hormones.
No more doctor drugs.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
STATurday - Week 2 results
Once again, I was a little disappointed with my results.
159.9lbs
38.5 - 32 - 41.5
Arm - 12.75
Thigh - 32
This week I lost 1.3 lbs and half an inch off my waist.
I guess I gained a quarter inch in my bum, but that could just be the way I took the measurements or my pants.
So from the time I started the program, I've lost a pound and a half, and an inch and a half off my waist.
I suppose I should be celebrating. I've been eating my fill of healthy foods. I'm never ever hungry.
I look forward to working out, and with each workout I'm better. It's easier, and I'm sore a lot less this week than I was in the beginning.
What I'm gaining is my health. My endurance. My physical strength. It's helped clear my mind and give me a goal.
I just hoped that all the hard work and sweat and muscle soreness would have translated to the scale.
but now that I think about it... 1.3 lbs is a lot in a week, if it's fat. No doubt I'm gaining muscle mass with all these squats and planks and push ups.
I'm drinking about a gallon of water a day now, if not a little bit more.
I'm cooking all of my meals so I know exactly what's in them.
And I do have a new supplement to try....
Supposed to be a good one ; )
I'll do a post about it later...
and probably a YouTube video...
wanna see?
Kayla
159.9lbs
38.5 - 32 - 41.5
Arm - 12.75
Thigh - 32
This week I lost 1.3 lbs and half an inch off my waist.
I guess I gained a quarter inch in my bum, but that could just be the way I took the measurements or my pants.
So from the time I started the program, I've lost a pound and a half, and an inch and a half off my waist.
I suppose I should be celebrating. I've been eating my fill of healthy foods. I'm never ever hungry.
I look forward to working out, and with each workout I'm better. It's easier, and I'm sore a lot less this week than I was in the beginning.
What I'm gaining is my health. My endurance. My physical strength. It's helped clear my mind and give me a goal.
I just hoped that all the hard work and sweat and muscle soreness would have translated to the scale.
but now that I think about it... 1.3 lbs is a lot in a week, if it's fat. No doubt I'm gaining muscle mass with all these squats and planks and push ups.
I'm drinking about a gallon of water a day now, if not a little bit more.
I'm cooking all of my meals so I know exactly what's in them.
And I do have a new supplement to try....
Supposed to be a good one ; )
I'll do a post about it later...
and probably a YouTube video...
wanna see?
Kayla
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Run Naked
Maybe not quite naked...
Today I rearranged the bedroom.
I used to have my dresser in the closet to save space, but I brought it out for a change.
The great thing about doing that was that it has a giant antique mirror that attaches to the back. There was no room for the mirror in the closet. Now I have this giant me to look at when I'm doing my T25.
I can focus on my form. Perfect it. Work harder.
When I started the cardio disc, I had a tee, shorts, and my underroos.
Then I thought, it's just me. Let's get down to the skimpiest thing possible.
It made the workout seem to fly by.
I was more focused on imagining my tummy a little firmer, wondering why my dang thighs jiggle like that, loving the way my shoulders are getting toned... things like that.
I was able to appreciate the changes in my body and getting amped up and working harder to see bigger changes in the future. It was highly motivating.
I didn't use any supplements for this workout. It was hard, but not unbearable. I still wanted to do more though. I even did extra squats after the T25 was over.
I have plans for bikini shopping and exotic vacations and photo shoots when I reach my goals.
Today I rearranged the bedroom.
I used to have my dresser in the closet to save space, but I brought it out for a change.
The great thing about doing that was that it has a giant antique mirror that attaches to the back. There was no room for the mirror in the closet. Now I have this giant me to look at when I'm doing my T25.
I can focus on my form. Perfect it. Work harder.
When I started the cardio disc, I had a tee, shorts, and my underroos.
Then I thought, it's just me. Let's get down to the skimpiest thing possible.
It made the workout seem to fly by.
I was more focused on imagining my tummy a little firmer, wondering why my dang thighs jiggle like that, loving the way my shoulders are getting toned... things like that.
I was able to appreciate the changes in my body and getting amped up and working harder to see bigger changes in the future. It was highly motivating.
I didn't use any supplements for this workout. It was hard, but not unbearable. I still wanted to do more though. I even did extra squats after the T25 was over.
I have plans for bikini shopping and exotic vacations and photo shoots when I reach my goals.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Focus T25 - Alpha Total Body Circuit with Cardio Cuts
I was scared to try this DVD because I had heard that Total Body Circuit was the toughest workout in Alpha T25.
I got off work, drank a bottle of water with my last sample of Cardio Cuts, waited about 45 minutes before popping the disc in.
Golly, it seemed like a breeze at first. It was about 5 minutes before I started feeling a bit of fatigue.
The squats seemed easier to do. I could go lower and do more reps with ample energy. The cardio wasn't killing me.
I seemed to have fuel for this workout. I was sweating like I never have. I dropped down to a plank and watched the drops fall off my nose and chin. It was an awesome thing, knowing that I was drenched after only fifteen minutes or so.
I had to start using the modifier when the plank progressions started. I can plank decently. I can pushup alright.... but I've never worked my arms or shoulders, so I burned out easily. I really struggled after a while.
What got to me was squatting as low as I could, and trying to jump and 180 and squat back down again facing the opposite direction. I can't seem to manage that. It's hard to jump straight up from a squat alone.
Then getting into plank position and doing a pushup while bringing one leg up?!? Impossible at this point! I tried and fell over on my face.
The last 10 minutes of the workout was entirely modified... but at least I made it through to the end. I just need to build up my muscles to properly execute these moves.
It's been about 20 minutes since the end of the cool down routine, and my heart rate is still up.
My shoulders are already sore. I'll be feeling this tomorrow for sure.
Awesome thing though...
I wasn't sore after yesterday's workout. I'm not sure if the Cardio Cuts had something to do with it, because of the recovery component, or if I'm finally adjusting to an intense routine.
Tomorrow, I'll try my workout without a supplement and see how I feel.
I love how I'm excited to rush home and sweat. It makes me happy. I'm finally doing something good for myself, instead of focusing on everyone else.
I got off work, drank a bottle of water with my last sample of Cardio Cuts, waited about 45 minutes before popping the disc in.
Golly, it seemed like a breeze at first. It was about 5 minutes before I started feeling a bit of fatigue.
The squats seemed easier to do. I could go lower and do more reps with ample energy. The cardio wasn't killing me.
I seemed to have fuel for this workout. I was sweating like I never have. I dropped down to a plank and watched the drops fall off my nose and chin. It was an awesome thing, knowing that I was drenched after only fifteen minutes or so.
I had to start using the modifier when the plank progressions started. I can plank decently. I can pushup alright.... but I've never worked my arms or shoulders, so I burned out easily. I really struggled after a while.
What got to me was squatting as low as I could, and trying to jump and 180 and squat back down again facing the opposite direction. I can't seem to manage that. It's hard to jump straight up from a squat alone.
Then getting into plank position and doing a pushup while bringing one leg up?!? Impossible at this point! I tried and fell over on my face.
The last 10 minutes of the workout was entirely modified... but at least I made it through to the end. I just need to build up my muscles to properly execute these moves.
It's been about 20 minutes since the end of the cool down routine, and my heart rate is still up.
My shoulders are already sore. I'll be feeling this tomorrow for sure.
Awesome thing though...
I wasn't sore after yesterday's workout. I'm not sure if the Cardio Cuts had something to do with it, because of the recovery component, or if I'm finally adjusting to an intense routine.
Tomorrow, I'll try my workout without a supplement and see how I feel.
I love how I'm excited to rush home and sweat. It makes me happy. I'm finally doing something good for myself, instead of focusing on everyone else.
Monday, July 21, 2014
Cardio Cuts Review, and first YouTube supplement review!!!
Hello my dears!
Here is my first YouTube Supplement review featuring Cardio Cuts by NDS Nutrition Products, Inc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DMA5-Yku0U
I was so excited to try this product.
I called GNC to see if they had any samples of pre-workout supplements, and the lady told me this particular one was amazing. She said women absolutely love it.
I got it home, mixed the powder with a bottle of water, and was absolutely surprised that it tasted fantastic. I got the green apple flavor. Not too sweet, but still good. It had a slightly chalky feel to it toward the end, but I just continued to shake it up as I drank. It wasn't all that bothersome. I've heard that most supplements tend to get gritty at the end of the bottle, but this wasn't true with Cardio Cuts.
To be honest, I wanted more than just the one bottle.
Immediately, I felt energized.
I had to wait 30 minutes before my workout.
I popped in Focus T25 Alpha Cardio and got to work. It was still a workout. I was still out of breath and drenched in sweat. It seemed easier though. I found myself using the modifier less, and even had a good energy level during the final 5 minutes. Generally I'm ready to give up by then. I felt strong. I felt like a beast!
After the cool down, I felt like I could do a little strength training, which is weird, because I never have any leftover energy after cardio.
The package says don't consume any caffeine products or take within six hours of bedtime. I took my drink at 6, finished my workout a little after 7.... It's 9pm and I'm still stimulated.
I'll probably end up watching some TV and doing a stretching routine to calm down.
I just love that I'm amped and ready for more.
I had to make myself stop because I tend to overdo it and hurt myself.
What's the point in working in overdrive if I can't move for 2 days afterward?
I love Cardio Cuts.
I don't even know how much it costs, since she gave me a free sample.
I'm not paid for the review, but goodness knows I wouldn't mind some free product in the future ;)
I'm completely happy.
Let's go again tomorrow!
Kayla
Here is my first YouTube Supplement review featuring Cardio Cuts by NDS Nutrition Products, Inc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DMA5-Yku0U
I was so excited to try this product.
I called GNC to see if they had any samples of pre-workout supplements, and the lady told me this particular one was amazing. She said women absolutely love it.
I got it home, mixed the powder with a bottle of water, and was absolutely surprised that it tasted fantastic. I got the green apple flavor. Not too sweet, but still good. It had a slightly chalky feel to it toward the end, but I just continued to shake it up as I drank. It wasn't all that bothersome. I've heard that most supplements tend to get gritty at the end of the bottle, but this wasn't true with Cardio Cuts.
To be honest, I wanted more than just the one bottle.
Immediately, I felt energized.
I had to wait 30 minutes before my workout.
I popped in Focus T25 Alpha Cardio and got to work. It was still a workout. I was still out of breath and drenched in sweat. It seemed easier though. I found myself using the modifier less, and even had a good energy level during the final 5 minutes. Generally I'm ready to give up by then. I felt strong. I felt like a beast!
After the cool down, I felt like I could do a little strength training, which is weird, because I never have any leftover energy after cardio.
The package says don't consume any caffeine products or take within six hours of bedtime. I took my drink at 6, finished my workout a little after 7.... It's 9pm and I'm still stimulated.
I'll probably end up watching some TV and doing a stretching routine to calm down.
I just love that I'm amped and ready for more.
I had to make myself stop because I tend to overdo it and hurt myself.
What's the point in working in overdrive if I can't move for 2 days afterward?
I love Cardio Cuts.
I don't even know how much it costs, since she gave me a free sample.
I'm not paid for the review, but goodness knows I wouldn't mind some free product in the future ;)
I'm completely happy.
Let's go again tomorrow!
Kayla
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Focus T25 - Week 1 STATurday results
I was actually really upset about my week 1 results.
I only lost 0.2 lbs, but an inch off my waist.
So I weighed in at 161.2
38.5 - 32.5 - 41.25
I feel like I should have had better results than that.
I worked out so hard, drenched in sweat, and completely changed my diet.
Fruit, salads, and homemade dinners...
I drank 100 oz of water plus my teas and coffees.
Maybe that's most of it. I'm holding onto the water I don't normally drink, like a desert camel, before my body thinks it's normal and flushes it out.
I don't know.
I was just completely bummed.
Anyhow, because of the seventy thousand squats I did on Friday, I couldn't really bend my legs on Saturday. Even today, it hurts when I pee.
...
I mean, not when I Pee pee.... just... sitting on the toilet.
...
I can't recover from that, huh?
So I didn't do the workout yesterday.
I didn't know that I was so out of shape... I'm going to keep going with this program, finish out Alpha phase and probably maybe do another round of it before I start on Beta. It depends on how fast my body adjusts to the intensity of the workouts. If by the end of Alpha I'm keeping up and able to work out every day, then I'll just continue on as normal.
I'm not quitting though. I'll only get stronger by continuing.
Kayla
I only lost 0.2 lbs, but an inch off my waist.
So I weighed in at 161.2
38.5 - 32.5 - 41.25
I feel like I should have had better results than that.
I worked out so hard, drenched in sweat, and completely changed my diet.
Fruit, salads, and homemade dinners...
I drank 100 oz of water plus my teas and coffees.
Maybe that's most of it. I'm holding onto the water I don't normally drink, like a desert camel, before my body thinks it's normal and flushes it out.
I don't know.
I was just completely bummed.
Anyhow, because of the seventy thousand squats I did on Friday, I couldn't really bend my legs on Saturday. Even today, it hurts when I pee.
...
I mean, not when I Pee pee.... just... sitting on the toilet.
...
I can't recover from that, huh?
So I didn't do the workout yesterday.
I didn't know that I was so out of shape... I'm going to keep going with this program, finish out Alpha phase and probably maybe do another round of it before I start on Beta. It depends on how fast my body adjusts to the intensity of the workouts. If by the end of Alpha I'm keeping up and able to work out every day, then I'll just continue on as normal.
I'm not quitting though. I'll only get stronger by continuing.
Kayla
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