12 week challenge, Day 10

Today I started off well with my nutrition, but then I got lax and then I caved...

2 cups oatmeal, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 tsp agave, cinnamon
4 egg whites, spicy brown mustard
6 oz chicken, 1 Tbsp bbq sauce
1/2 cup brown rice, butter spray, soy sauce, season salt
1 cup cucumbers, salt

6 oz chicken, 1 Tbsp bbq sauce
1/2 cup brown rice, butter spray, soy sauce, season salt
and then...
1 piece of coconut cream pie
6 white cheddar rice cakes
and I know there was more I just can't remember what it was....
but then I tried correcting my night snack cravings by eating a red grapefruit and a cup of Green Tea because I really wanted another piece of pie...


I did not wake up early enough to make it to the gym like I wanted to, so after eating the pie and everything I decided to do a home workout video because Hallie was sleeping. Shocking huh?!? I didn't know what to do with myself. So, I cleaned up a bit and then realized I had better workout before she wakes up because who knows how long she'll sleep. So, I walked over to my collection and chose one of my hardest workouts because I knew I needed it after all my cheating...

Jillian Michael's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism

Timer: 3:20

Time in Zone: 3:20

Avg BPM: 111

Peak BPM:  139

Calories: 26

I made it halfway through the warm-up when I heard the little cries of my non-sleeping angel. crap. I stopped my watch, paused the video, got her up and changed her and fed her. And then I went through my inner debate of do I dare try and exercise with her awake or do I throw in the towel for the day??? I decided to kick my butt...

Jillian Michael's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism

Timer: 50:56

Time In Zone: 50:56

Avg BPM: 160

Peak BPM: 198

Calories: 810

Of course Hallie was trying to climb all over me during the workout. She couldn't figure out why I was hopping all over the room and not picking her up. She climbed on my stomach during the crunch things and on my back during the Superman exercise and all over my legs and arms during the others. lol. She kept it very interesting. Just more resistance right?! jkjk.

Pretty good workout! I just wish I had stuck to my nutrition this week. I feel really lousy. There's part of me that just wants to give up. But there's part of me that knows I'll never forgive myself if I do. I have to stick with it! Tomorrow I'm going to cook up my meals for the week and buy more veggies. And I'm not going to buy any more treats because when I give myself an inch I take a mile and a half. No more. I have to do this. I am going to do this. Just because I lost the battle doesn't mean I can't win the war. See you tomorrow.

p.s. I did not track my calories again....

August 22, 2012

Jillian Michaels - Banish Fat Boost Metabolism

Time: 54:24
In Zone: 54:24
AvgBPM: 160
PeakBPM: 200
Cals: 866

July 15-16th,2012 Day Two and Three

Sunday, July15th, 2012
I took the day off because it was the Sabbath, and also because I am extremely sore! Didn't eat very well, but I was able to convince Josh to walk with me to my Parent's house. That's like a quarter of a mile. And then we walked back. It's not much, but at least it was something.  :]

Monday, July16th, 2012
Jillian Michaels- Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
Had a hard time getting started again today. Partly because I'm still really sore from Saturday's workout. I haven't eaten the greatest either. But that's alright. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to workout because Hallie had already been sleeping for a bit before I decided to get started. But I took my chances once again. She woke up during the cool-down. So, all went well. I was able to finish and feel good about myself. YaY!
But it was a difficult routine. I've always had a hard time with this video. It always kicks my butt. Especially in the second to last circuit. But I think I've figured out why...

Timer: 53:41
In Zone: 53:41
Avg BPM: 181
Peak BPM: 210
Calories: 1041

Yeah, holy cow right??!! I couldn't believe the numbers when I saw them either. On the cover it claims that you can lose up to 5lbs in one week. Which I thought was completely bogus, but if you were eating correctly and did this video every day with those numbers I think you actually could! Wow, who would've known that they weren't lying in the advertisement. I usually buy things hoping they'll work, but knowing deep down not to get my hopes up. Now I know I can trust some things. I just need to learn to have more faith in myself.
The second to last circuit is where my HR peaks. I think that's why I blackout during it sometimes. I need to find a way to control my HR short of taking a break. But ya, I was super excited with my results! I have been feeling fabulous ever since! My tummy has been tighter and I think my tush is a little perkier.  :]  lol. Even my mom complimented me on my shape before I disclosed my secret... I worked OUT! haha I guess it really does pay off! Can't keep the smile off of my face right now. I am going to have to do more of this! But I'm not all that excited to attempt this video again for just a bit. lol.

until next time- xoxoxo