Don’t go grab a pastrami sandwich. - Tony Horton

Today I really miss P90X... I can tell I'm getting leaner from Insanity, but I miss the burn of lifting those weights with Tony! I am going to try really hard to dedicate the full 60 days to Insanity, but I think it's going to be a struggle... Probably because I'm bored with the same ole workouts I've been doing for 4 weeks... Atleast P90X had some variety... Insanity is awesome, don't get me wrong, but doing the same video twice a week isn't really my cup of tea... I want to conquer and then move past it! LOL... Oh well, I'm not going to give up!

There's nothing like biting off more than you can chew, and then chewing anyway. ~Mark Burnett

Whew! I feel like this week I have bitten off more than I can chew with Insanity for sure! I am sooo very tired, but I doing my best and forgetting the rest... This program will slap wear you out! I feel drained both physically and emotionally going into week 4... The scale still isn't budging and although the workouts are getting a little easier, they are still kicking my butt! I am just going to push through and hope that I make it to the recovery week with a new and improved attitude! Perhaps with some ibuprofen and rest I will do just that!



Friday, Friday, Friday!!!

I don't have much to say on this beautiful day other than this has been a great week exercise wise! Even though I haven't seen much of a budge with the scale, I have been able to do the workouts without such a struggle! Even the Cardio Recovery yesterday made me feel relaxed instead of in pain! :) I LOVE this feeling of accomplishment!!! With that in mind, here is an inspirational video to wrap up the weekday routine! TGIF!

It's Here!!

Oh I know this will taunt me for the remaining 43 days of regular Insanity, but I am so pleased to know what my next adventure will be! I somehow managed to lose half a pound at the biggest loser work edition weigh-in this morning! Perhaps this upping the caloric intake might be key! Half a pound seems pretty silly to get excited about, but when you've reached a plateau any little thing counts! :) Today is Cardio Recovery and boy am I ever glad to see that on the calendar! My legs are so very sore!! On a side note - I did Cardio Abs yesterday and I was expecting the worse... but oddly enough it wasn't what I expected at all... Since starting Insanity 3 weeks ago, there hasn't been a workout I've met that I thought P90X even compared too... Until yesterday... Cardio Abs has NOTHING on Ab Ripper X... I guess this might be because I am getting stronger and more in shape day after day...but in the case of the better ab routine, I'm giving it to P90X!

Time For Something New

So since starting Insanity 3 weeks ago, I have only lost 2 pounds... This just doesn't seem right.... I mean I'm burning WAY more calories and sweating WAY more than with P90X so it's difficult for me to comprehend... Plus, I've been pretty much on track with my nutrition with a few exceptions... So why aren't the pounds falling off like before???? I'm trying not to beat myself up because I have already lost 15 pounds, but I know my body and I have more to lose! So... With that in mind, I set out to do some serious research on this issue... Thank the good Lord for Beachbody's message boards because it seems that I am not the only person struggling with this issue.... The solution?!? I need to take in more calories! Hmmm.... So they are suggesting that I eat more to lose weight? Yep... I typically only take in about 1000-1200 calories a day.... The human body burns around 500 calories just on it's own (I read this somewhere so I hope it's accurate), and then I burn at least 500 more during my Insanity workouts... Therefore, my body is holding onto everything it can... I don't want it to get to the point where I'm burning muscle either! Eeeeek! I've worked hard for these things... So I am upping my caloric intake to what the program suggests starting today.... I will cross my fingers and hope that this helps me achieve the results pound wise that I really  want... Everything says not to look to the scale to judge your results, and I totally agree... But for my own personal happiness I know there is a goal weight wise I must get back to... Here goes nothing!! :)



“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison

Well I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with the fit test results yesterday! I love that the program asks you to complete it every two weeks so you can track your progress. This is a HUGE motivator. Sometimes we don't realize how far we have come until we are pushed to our limits in a test. Today's agenda includes some Plyometric Cardio Circuit... Something I'm familiar with! Hooray! Tomorrow, on the other hand, includes Cardio Abs along side the Pure Cardio Workout... Since I was a dirty slacker on Saturday I have no idea what to expect, but I'm excited for something unknown... Day 16!!! Diggin Deeper!!!

Sometimes You Just Can't Dig Any Deeper! LOL

Fit Test Again?!?!

Well this weekend was a rough one for me as far as sticking to my diet and exercising goes... I hosted a Stock the Bar Shower for my best friend and I must say there was plenty of drinking and eating to last me a WHILE! I think I'm still paying for it, and it's Monday- I might have fallen off the band wagon for a couple of days, but I am back this week to start fresh! I can't think of a better way to do that then to do my second Insanity fit test.... Atleast this time I know what to expect, and I know it's gonna hurt! LOL... Bring on week 3!!!!



INSANITY: THE ASYLUM

It has finally been released! I haven't even finished week two of Insanity, and I already know my game plan for when it's over... I'm gonig to be one heck of an athlete with no sport to play! LOL.... Bring on  INSANITY: THE ASYLUM!!!!

Want To Try INSANITY: THE ASYLUM??

Day 10 of Insanity

Dear Shaun T,

When you finish the warm-up for a rouitne and then proceed to tell me that you are nervous about the workout we're about to do, it scares me! HA!

Pure Cardio is some serious business. I busted my ass like never before I believe... There are still some moves that I have no mastered, but I feel that with more practice it can be done! Today I have the Plyometric Cardio Circuit followed by some good ole Cardio Recovery on Thursday.... Woot Woot bring on the recovery!! I am starting to like this program more and more, but I still do miss P90X... I'm sure that when I start my p90x/insanity hybrid in 50 days that I will find p90x to be a breeze after insanity! BRING IT!!

Insanity is not sexist! - Shaun T

I guess I'll go along with that Shaun T since you don't make me do any pullups! Haha! Sorry Tony. On today's agenda is some good ole Pure Cardio... WHEW... I'm beginning to sweat just thinking about it... These workouts are no joke, but as I go into week 2 I can already feel myself getting stronger.. I also cannot wait to get home each day to dig deeper! It's a wonderful life when you get to the place where exercise is something you look forward to... I'm ready Shaun T!!!

How does she jump so high?!?!?!?1

Let's Goooooooo!!

Today was a very stressful one at work, and all I could think about was getting home to do Insanity... Why you ask? Because I knew that I was going to sweat all that stress away with the help of Shaun T... Boy oh boy did it work! I am so thankful to be a part of such a wonderful program that gives me the push I need to dig deeper! Terrific Workout!!

Meal Plan and Workouts for the Week

Here's the plan for week two of the program...

Monday-
Breakfast: Shakeology Shake w/ Banana and Peanut Butter

Snack: 12 Raw Almonds
Lunch: Insanity Deli Sandwich
Dinner: Baked Fish with Brown Rice

Tuesday-
Breakfast: Oatmeal and fruit
Snack: Apple
Lunch: Shakeology Shake w/ Banana and Peanut Butter

Dinner: Insanity Whole Wheat Pasta w/ Veggies

Wednesday-
Breakfast: Shakeology Shake w/ Banana and Peanut Butter
Snack: 12 Raw Almonds
Lunch: English Muffin Pizza
Dinner: Insanity Chicken Meatballs

Thursday-
Breakfast: Shakeology Shake w/ Banana and Peanut Butter
Snack: Apple
Lunch: Insanity Chicken Meatball Leftovers

Dinner: Lean Cuisine Pepperoni Pizza

Friday-
Breakfast: Banana Walnut Oatmeal w/ Fruit
Snack: 12 Raw Almonds
Lunch: Shakeology Shake w/ Banana and Peanut Butter
Dinner: Insanity Citrus Baked Chicken

Saturday-
Breakfast: Shakeology Shake w/ Banana and Peanut Butter
Snack: String Cheese
Lunch: Chicken Tacos
Dinner: P90X Lemon Garlic Chicken

Sunday-
Breakfast: Shakeology Shake w/ Banana and Peanut Butter
Snack: Melon Balls  
Lunch: Chicken Tacos
Dinner: Insanity Brown Rice Bowl

Monday- Cardio Power and Resistance

Tuesday- Pure Cardio

Wednesday- Plyometric Cardio Circuit

Thursday- Cardio Recovery

Friday- Cardio Power and Resistance

Saturday- Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs

Sunday- Off

Pure Cardio.... Eeeeeeek!

Yesterday was like a little slice of heaven! Thank you Shaun T for giving us a cardio reconvery day! It was very much needed/deserved! Though I still feel pain, in my legs especially, I am ready for another day of hell... I am going to keep pushing myself because it has to get better! I'm not gonig to sugar coat this program... I am struggling! It is VERY hard, and I am in pretty resasonable shape... Don't worry Shaun T; I'm digging as deep as I can! :)

And I’m smilin cause I love it! - Shaun T

Cardio Recovery Day! I don't want to get my hopes up too much about a workout called Cardio Recovery because I'm sure it will still be a workout... However, I am very much looking forward to a break from intense cardio... I'm tired and it's only day 4! Whew-

Those Who Support Me Motivate Me; Those Who Don't Motivate Me Even More!!

I don't do anything half ass... I have come way to far to sell myself short of what I can accomplish... I believe this will be my greatest enemy in the Insanity program... I am going to push, push, push and then crash! I know because I felt this happening yesterday... My legs feel like Jello today because of it... My knees are extra sore and I definitely had a serving of ibuprofen with my dinner last night! I have to try to remember that pacing myself is important because I do not want an injury! I want to get in the best shape of my life and based on the sweat I've been feeling with Insanity it's gonna happen! Diggin Deeper!!

Insanity Brown Rice Bowl

2 c cooked brown rice 2 oz. grilled chicken breast, diced 1/3 c corn kernels 1/3 cooked peas

Combine the rice, chicken, corn and peas.

The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It’s your mind you have to convince. – Vincent Lombardi

This quote pretty much sums it up for me today. It is going to be mind of matter to complete Insanity... I know it's going to be one of the hardest things I've ever done but I am pumped to get started! Today will be my first full workout of the program.... On the agenda? Plyometric Cardio Circuit... I loved Plyo from P90X So I am intrigued to see what it's like intensified times ten... Should be a great sweat!! After the workout thoughts to come... Assuming I survive! :)

HOLY COW!!! I had no idea Insanity was going to be that insane!! The Plyometric Cardio Circuit honestly made me want to cry! LOL! I would NOT recommend this program to anyone who is not already in decent shape!! And I would also like to state for the record that this was the HARDEST workout I have ever done! Sorry Tony... You know I love ya, but Shaun T is on a totally different level... I was literally POURING sweat in the warm-up... Yes, I said the warm-up!!!

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."

Time to begin my second goal for 2011.... Wow! Time sure is flying... :) I've been reading a lot of information on what to expect from the Insanity workouts today and I must admit it's got me a bit freaked out.... Eeeeek! I am now asking myself why am I doing this before it's even started... lol... I'm excited for a new adventure though honestly and that which does not kill us will only make us stronger... right?!?! Day 1 of this program is the "fit test" which is pretty much self-explanatory... I do hope I won't struggle too much this since I just did 90 days of P90X... Fingers crossed anyway... The breakdown of the fit test goes like so:

Switch Kicks-Power Jacks-Power Knees-Power Jumps-Globe Jumps-Suicide Jumps-Push Up Jacks-Lower Plank Oblique

Oh Lord pleaseeeee let me survive all those power moves! LOL... I'm so very anxious to see how in shape I actually am... And terrified at the same time because I know this workout program is going to make P90X look like child's play... BRING IT! (Am I still allowed to say that even though I'm not currently doing P90X? I think so since I'm a grad and all... lol)

And the results are in.... Can't wait to see the difference in day 1 and day 60!!!!

-Switch Kicks - 100

-Power Jacks - 50

-Power Knees - 90

-Power Jumps - 30

-Globe Jumps - 9

-Suicide Jumps - 12

-Push Up Jacks  - 25

-Lower Plank Oblique - 50

And That's A Wrap!!!

I was so caught up in the excitement of actually completing my last workout that I forgot to do a post on here yesterday... I'm DONE!! Still so hard to believe... I had my final workout yesterday and then went to a celebration dinner at a Japanese Steakhouse.... YUM!!!!!! I was very nice to celebrate such a huge accomplishment! Now I am going to take the weekend to relax and start fresh on Monday with Insanity... Gotta dig deeper for that program! I'm ready! I also have to take my after pictures today! I'm excited to see the difference in the before and after pics! Hope everyone has a great weekend and I'll be back on Monday to start my Insanity blogging!!!