Today was a lot harder than last weeks boot camp workout. It was BETTER too. I really felt like this was a "Last Chance Workout" like I see them on The Biggest Loser. My favorite station of the day though was those humungo ropes that are anchored to the ground and you have to whip them up and down as hard as you possibly can while in a squat position.. holy cannoli. My leg and butt muscles were BURNING, not to mention my arms about to fall off and my stomach squeezed so tight it was as if I actually HAD stomach muscles for a minute. Well maybe they're there, just vewwy vewwy wittle. I think my stomach was clenched so hard that I had to force myself to relax after I was done. oy.
This is what I'm talking about, it's freakin' hard as freak.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Going back to Boot Camp
Last week I had a guest pass to go to the boot camp I blogged about in my last post. I officially made the decision to start going there regularly, starting tomorrow! I'm excited, nervous, scared, stoked, happy, anxious and just about every other emotion out there.
The trial run coupon that I have runs for 3 weeks, and if I like it and want to continue, there are membership options. HOLY cow are they expensive though, so I probably won't continue unless I hit the jackpot in the next few weeks. I'm glad I have this opportunity though because I can learn so much from going to the camp, and maybe just MAYBE I can carry out some of the routine at home.
There comes that accountability thing though. I like going some where, esp if there is a friend there meeting me because I can't just say forget about the work out today since another person is depending on me being there. Whose to stop me at home from just putting off my work out to watch Bachelor Pad instead? Or getting hooked in Pinterest for hours? No one but lil ole me, and we've seen how that's worked out in the past.
So tomorrow at the bright butt-crack of dawn, I'll be at boot camp again. It's M-Th for 3 weeks. If this programs works like all the reviews have said it does, I should be a skinny minny before you know it! Well that's a LITTLE bit of an exaggeration, but I should definitely SEE some results. Wish me luck, this will be brutal!
The trial run coupon that I have runs for 3 weeks, and if I like it and want to continue, there are membership options. HOLY cow are they expensive though, so I probably won't continue unless I hit the jackpot in the next few weeks. I'm glad I have this opportunity though because I can learn so much from going to the camp, and maybe just MAYBE I can carry out some of the routine at home.
There comes that accountability thing though. I like going some where, esp if there is a friend there meeting me because I can't just say forget about the work out today since another person is depending on me being there. Whose to stop me at home from just putting off my work out to watch Bachelor Pad instead? Or getting hooked in Pinterest for hours? No one but lil ole me, and we've seen how that's worked out in the past.
So tomorrow at the bright butt-crack of dawn, I'll be at boot camp again. It's M-Th for 3 weeks. If this programs works like all the reviews have said it does, I should be a skinny minny before you know it! Well that's a LITTLE bit of an exaggeration, but I should definitely SEE some results. Wish me luck, this will be brutal!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Boot Camp
This morning I went with a friend to this boot camp work out called Rock Star Boot Camp. Let me just tell you, I almost DIED. It was the BEST work out I have EVER had. You can tell I'm serious because I'm using a lot of CAPS. lol. I was very nervous at first because in my head, I JUST had a baby cut out of me. Even though that was over 3 months ago and I'm probably all healed up. Maybe using my c-section as my excuse for not wanting to bust my ass sounded good to me. I got there early to talk to the trainer and see what he thought about me just having a surgery and if he thought I would be okay... He was awesome, he just said do whatever I felt comfortable with. Everyone was at different levels and to do MY best. MY best was obviously different than the girl standing next to me, so don't worry about her. He was very encouraging, introduced me to the whole group (embarrasing) over the loud speaker, imagine 35 people turning around and looking at the fatso in the back... Anyway, I guess I was meant to to these work outs because I didn't struggle with the techniques like I thought I would. I'd never done a lot of the things, so I thought my first time I would look like a beached whale flapping around trying to desperately get back into the water.
I thought this trainer would be hard on me because of my size and really kick my ass. No worries, pushed me HARD, but he made ME kick my own ass. Not literally, no buttkicks today. He kept saying "You can stop if you want, take a break if you need". Me needing to prove myself, I didn't take any breaks. I pushed sooo hard. At one point I almost threw up.. ewww. I see them do that all the time on the Biggest Loser and I thought "such wusses" and they're doing WAY more intense things than me! Another reason why I didn't take a break? Well since he's saying over a loud speaker I can quit if I need too, there was NO WAY I was letting all those people see me stop. I bet he did that on purpose. Like you know when someone tells you that you can't do something, you want to do it even more? I had the attitude of "well I'll show YOU, I'm not stopping!"
I'm so proud of myself and I can't wait to go back. The boot camp program is 21 days of unlimited sessions. After that I can sign up for a monthly type membership thing. Check it out for yourself. You'll be proud of me too when you see the video.
I wish I had a hot tub at my house, I'm so sore. Below is the video from youtube. I did just about everything you see.
I thought this trainer would be hard on me because of my size and really kick my ass. No worries, pushed me HARD, but he made ME kick my own ass. Not literally, no buttkicks today. He kept saying "You can stop if you want, take a break if you need". Me needing to prove myself, I didn't take any breaks. I pushed sooo hard. At one point I almost threw up.. ewww. I see them do that all the time on the Biggest Loser and I thought "such wusses" and they're doing WAY more intense things than me! Another reason why I didn't take a break? Well since he's saying over a loud speaker I can quit if I need too, there was NO WAY I was letting all those people see me stop. I bet he did that on purpose. Like you know when someone tells you that you can't do something, you want to do it even more? I had the attitude of "well I'll show YOU, I'm not stopping!"
I'm so proud of myself and I can't wait to go back. The boot camp program is 21 days of unlimited sessions. After that I can sign up for a monthly type membership thing. Check it out for yourself. You'll be proud of me too when you see the video.
I wish I had a hot tub at my house, I'm so sore. Below is the video from youtube. I did just about everything you see.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Round 2
I have failed miserably at my blogging and weightloss. I plan to make up for it though.. so it's not the end.
There is good news and there is bad news. The bad: I have been super lazy and un-motivated. Not that I haven't WANTED to work out, time just seems to get away from me then "I'll work out before bed". Then I get too tired and "I'll work out in the morning". Morning comes around after a sleepless night and "I'll work out when the girls nap"....It's and endless cycle full of excuses. Hey, the first step is admitting I have a problem. So I do, and that ended (again) tonight.
Oh yea, the good news..... I haven't gained any weight since I stopped working out. Miracle huh?
Well tonight it was like a light bulb went off in my head. I was reading a book (Jemima Jones, I've read it probably 3 or 4 times already) and I decided enough was enough. I remember enjoying working out, how good it felt to sweat and have energy. Why did I stop?? I have no idea because I was having fun. Then I just lost the motivation to do it more and more. The girls were almost ready for bed so I had the hubs take over for bedtime routine so I could get on the machine for a good work out and then shower without having to worry about the babies stopping me.
AHhhhhh.. feels soo good. Seriously I need to report back to this post if I stop again. I swear I better not. I hope I don't.
To my followers, sorry if I have let you down. I know I have quite a few supporter that are rooting for me and I hope I don't disappoint any further.
Smooches!
There is good news and there is bad news. The bad: I have been super lazy and un-motivated. Not that I haven't WANTED to work out, time just seems to get away from me then "I'll work out before bed". Then I get too tired and "I'll work out in the morning". Morning comes around after a sleepless night and "I'll work out when the girls nap"....It's and endless cycle full of excuses. Hey, the first step is admitting I have a problem. So I do, and that ended (again) tonight.
Oh yea, the good news..... I haven't gained any weight since I stopped working out. Miracle huh?
Well tonight it was like a light bulb went off in my head. I was reading a book (Jemima Jones, I've read it probably 3 or 4 times already) and I decided enough was enough. I remember enjoying working out, how good it felt to sweat and have energy. Why did I stop?? I have no idea because I was having fun. Then I just lost the motivation to do it more and more. The girls were almost ready for bed so I had the hubs take over for bedtime routine so I could get on the machine for a good work out and then shower without having to worry about the babies stopping me.
AHhhhhh.. feels soo good. Seriously I need to report back to this post if I stop again. I swear I better not. I hope I don't.
To my followers, sorry if I have let you down. I know I have quite a few supporter that are rooting for me and I hope I don't disappoint any further.
Smooches!
Friday, August 12, 2011
#Losing
Wish I could say weight. That would be lying. I'm at a standstill. Haven't lost any weight in 2 weeks. I also slowed down my workout because it's so dang hot. I should not live in AZ. For someone that hates the heat as much as I do...why do I live here again? Oh yea, because my husband thinks it's "not that bad". PuhLEASE.
Tomorrow I'm starting the 30 day shred for REALS. I know I've said it already, I'm not sure why I haven't actually done it. There is nothing really stopping me besides my laziness. Well actually the girls are still sick and now Elika is coming down with another sickness. She was exposed to Roseola last weekend. So far she's only gotten some bumps all over her whole body, no fever which is strange because I read on Dr. Internet that fever comes first, followed by a rash. We'll see. But really, she's a happy lil camper, can't even tell she's sick. So... no excuses.
I should go to bed and stop trying to blog late at night. It's these late nights that prevent me from my workouts from being too tired (and hot). Tomorrow is a new day, and Day 1 of 30. Time to shred some ass.
Tomorrow I'm starting the 30 day shred for REALS. I know I've said it already, I'm not sure why I haven't actually done it. There is nothing really stopping me besides my laziness. Well actually the girls are still sick and now Elika is coming down with another sickness. She was exposed to Roseola last weekend. So far she's only gotten some bumps all over her whole body, no fever which is strange because I read on Dr. Internet that fever comes first, followed by a rash. We'll see. But really, she's a happy lil camper, can't even tell she's sick. So... no excuses.
I should go to bed and stop trying to blog late at night. It's these late nights that prevent me from my workouts from being too tired (and hot). Tomorrow is a new day, and Day 1 of 30. Time to shred some ass.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Finally, a pic.
So today as I'm running out of the house I remember I needed to get a recent pic of me up PRONTO. I'm so overdue it's redonkulous. I thought, "I don't really have time for this right now, I'm already running late, but I my hair isn't a total wreck like normal, and I'm dressed... so perfect timing (sorta)". I had the hubs snap a quickie of me before running out to go hang out with my sister for the day.
I'm like 4 weeks behind so.... my bad.
In all, I've lost about 10 lbs.. Not really sure, because my scale is broken, stupid thing. I need a new one. I feel like I'm recovered enough to try Jillian's 30 day shred again... remember, I just had a baby via c-section, so jumping down to pushup position was not really doable the first time I tried. #OUCH!
Without further adieu, Here is my "before" and week 5
I'm like 4 weeks behind so.... my bad.
In all, I've lost about 10 lbs.. Not really sure, because my scale is broken, stupid thing. I need a new one. I feel like I'm recovered enough to try Jillian's 30 day shred again... remember, I just had a baby via c-section, so jumping down to pushup position was not really doable the first time I tried. #OUCH!
Without further adieu, Here is my "before" and week 5
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
SO BEHIND!
Well, I'm off to a not so great start. I vowed to run this blog with weekly updates and I have failed miserably. There has been a TON of stuff going on in my household. I don't want this to sound like a bunch of excuses, but I guess that's really what they are.
My little baby girl Selah has been having eating issues. Well not in consumption because I've been feeding her formula, but with the actual act of nursing. We thought she was tongue-tied, or had a tight Frenulum, but after yesterday's doctors appointment, we've determined that's not the case. Tongue-tie explained EVERYTHING, but I guess that's not what it is. The doctor did say that she has an abnormally short tongue, and there were a few things I could try to ease the pain for me while nursing. Things are going a lot better for us, and at least we have some answers. It's so stressful and exhausting not know what's wrong with you or your baby.
So now that's resolved.
I'm still doing okay for my weight loss. I haven't been working out as often as I was the first two weeks, but today I've started up again. It's the beginning round 2. I need to have Joel take a picture of me, probably tomorrow since he's working late and by the time he gets home it'll be dark out (and I have no flash).
I promise, I'm going to get better at blogging. Being a mommy of two is a workout on it's own, and now Elika is sick. I think this weight loss process is going to be slower than I thought.
My little baby girl Selah has been having eating issues. Well not in consumption because I've been feeding her formula, but with the actual act of nursing. We thought she was tongue-tied, or had a tight Frenulum, but after yesterday's doctors appointment, we've determined that's not the case. Tongue-tie explained EVERYTHING, but I guess that's not what it is. The doctor did say that she has an abnormally short tongue, and there were a few things I could try to ease the pain for me while nursing. Things are going a lot better for us, and at least we have some answers. It's so stressful and exhausting not know what's wrong with you or your baby.
So now that's resolved.
I'm still doing okay for my weight loss. I haven't been working out as often as I was the first two weeks, but today I've started up again. It's the beginning round 2. I need to have Joel take a picture of me, probably tomorrow since he's working late and by the time he gets home it'll be dark out (and I have no flash).
I promise, I'm going to get better at blogging. Being a mommy of two is a workout on it's own, and now Elika is sick. I think this weight loss process is going to be slower than I thought.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Week 2 Weigh-In
Okay this post is going to disappoint you, but I thought I'd update. I haven't blogged in a while SORRY! My computer crashed last week and I'm still trying to upload all my programs to process photos etc... So I can't post my week 2 picture quite yet.
As far as the workout situation. I'm still going strong. I didn't plan on weighing myself actually this week and just using measurements to see my progress for a few weeks. I tend to obsess over the scale, you know, pacing around it, talk to it... well not that creepy ha ha! But I'd get on it 2-3...4-5 times a day expecting magical numbers. I've read to weigh yourself first thing in the morning after a nights sleep, and that is your true weight. Well I do that.. then after morning workout, weigh again. huh? no change?... then a little later weigh again, WTH? I gained a pound.. lather rinse repeat. Weight fluctuates +/- a pound or 2 throughout the day I've noticed. So by the end of the day, I've "gained" two pounds.. It makes me twitch. But it's not true. Not sure what it is, maybe water weight, swelling, dinner...
Last week I asked the hubs to hide the scale so I can focus on working out and letting my body do it's thing. The numbers won't go down any quicker the more I stare at them. A pot of water will never boil if you're watching it right? I don't know if that's the actual saying, but something like it I guess!
So I'm down 2 more lbs. Four total for 2 weeks. I'm SURE it could be more. The beginning of July is birthday week in my family. My brother, sister, and mom all have birthdays 2-3 days apart from each other. Birthdays mean cake, BBQ, soft drinks (only because they don't believe in drinking water :/) and swimming. So after I ate a small bite of cake, we went swimming, I gave Elika to her daddy and I went in the deep end and did at least 45 minutes of water aerobics! LOL. Not quite aerobics, but some major arm work outs. I did enjoy the pool a little while I was at it, but swimming is such a good workout because you don't feel it for a while and I can go for much longer.
I'll post a picture as SOON as I can get one uploaded from my camera. Thank you everyone for continuing on with me and my journey!
As far as the workout situation. I'm still going strong. I didn't plan on weighing myself actually this week and just using measurements to see my progress for a few weeks. I tend to obsess over the scale, you know, pacing around it, talk to it... well not that creepy ha ha! But I'd get on it 2-3...4-5 times a day expecting magical numbers. I've read to weigh yourself first thing in the morning after a nights sleep, and that is your true weight. Well I do that.. then after morning workout, weigh again. huh? no change?... then a little later weigh again, WTH? I gained a pound.. lather rinse repeat. Weight fluctuates +/- a pound or 2 throughout the day I've noticed. So by the end of the day, I've "gained" two pounds.. It makes me twitch. But it's not true. Not sure what it is, maybe water weight, swelling, dinner...
Last week I asked the hubs to hide the scale so I can focus on working out and letting my body do it's thing. The numbers won't go down any quicker the more I stare at them. A pot of water will never boil if you're watching it right? I don't know if that's the actual saying, but something like it I guess!
So I'm down 2 more lbs. Four total for 2 weeks. I'm SURE it could be more. The beginning of July is birthday week in my family. My brother, sister, and mom all have birthdays 2-3 days apart from each other. Birthdays mean cake, BBQ, soft drinks (only because they don't believe in drinking water :/) and swimming. So after I ate a small bite of cake, we went swimming, I gave Elika to her daddy and I went in the deep end and did at least 45 minutes of water aerobics! LOL. Not quite aerobics, but some major arm work outs. I did enjoy the pool a little while I was at it, but swimming is such a good workout because you don't feel it for a while and I can go for much longer.
I'll post a picture as SOON as I can get one uploaded from my camera. Thank you everyone for continuing on with me and my journey!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
New Do
It's always been an observation of mine that over weight woman tend to have long hair. I don't know why. I know why *I* always did, but not sure on the others.
I have had long hair my ENTIRE life, minus one year when I cut if off in beauty school. People have always commented how gorgeous my hair is.. thank you thank you.. It's long, thick, wavy, will style howEVER you want it. It's most peoples dream hair, I guess... not being conceited, but that's just what I've been told. When you have an insecurity, what do you do? You find a distraction. If you have humungo ears, you wear your hair down. If you have a huge forehead (FIVE-head), you wear bangs etc etc. I noticed throughout my life how many comments on I got on my hair. I guess subconsciously I thought, "If I draw attention to my hair, maybe they won't notice how fat I am"...?? That's the stupidest freakin' thing I could ever think. How can anyone NOT notice I take up half (not quite) of the room? Hair doesn't shrink people. Again, just stupid thinking... yet I've done it for years.
So I'm putting myself out there even more. I'm not going to hide behind my hair anymore. It'll grow back, sure. But only because I WANT long hair, not because I need it for a distraction. I cut and colored it all by myself.. I'm a hairstylist, it was no biggie.
Added bonuses of having short(er) hair:
-less shampoo & conditioner
-subtract about 10 degrees of heat from lack of the hair-blanket
-takes me an HOUR less time to style it.
-^^I actually WILL style it
-it doesn't get caught in my armpits everytime I move my arm (eww huh?)
-no more slamming it in car doors and almost decapitating myself
Ahhh there are so many more, I could go on for days. Here are some pictures to show what I've done. The bangs could be a regret in a few days. I hate hair in my face, yet every time I grow my bangs out, I want to cut them again. SMH, sometimes I'm just stoopid.
(before, duh.. then after)
I have had long hair my ENTIRE life, minus one year when I cut if off in beauty school. People have always commented how gorgeous my hair is.. thank you thank you.. It's long, thick, wavy, will style howEVER you want it. It's most peoples dream hair, I guess... not being conceited, but that's just what I've been told. When you have an insecurity, what do you do? You find a distraction. If you have humungo ears, you wear your hair down. If you have a huge forehead (FIVE-head), you wear bangs etc etc. I noticed throughout my life how many comments on I got on my hair. I guess subconsciously I thought, "If I draw attention to my hair, maybe they won't notice how fat I am"...?? That's the stupidest freakin' thing I could ever think. How can anyone NOT notice I take up half (not quite) of the room? Hair doesn't shrink people. Again, just stupid thinking... yet I've done it for years.
So I'm putting myself out there even more. I'm not going to hide behind my hair anymore. It'll grow back, sure. But only because I WANT long hair, not because I need it for a distraction. I cut and colored it all by myself.. I'm a hairstylist, it was no biggie.
Added bonuses of having short(er) hair:
-less shampoo & conditioner
-subtract about 10 degrees of heat from lack of the hair-blanket
-takes me an HOUR less time to style it.
-^^I actually WILL style it
-it doesn't get caught in my armpits everytime I move my arm (eww huh?)
-no more slamming it in car doors and almost decapitating myself
Ahhh there are so many more, I could go on for days. Here are some pictures to show what I've done. The bangs could be a regret in a few days. I hate hair in my face, yet every time I grow my bangs out, I want to cut them again. SMH, sometimes I'm just stoopid.
(before, duh.. then after)
Week 1 Weigh-In
The "weigh-in" was actually yesterday, Friday.. but I ran out of the time in the day to blog about it. oopsies, forgive? Thanks.
Well, the results are not what I had hoped for. Here I thought I would pull some Biggest Loser week 1 numbers.. drop like 15lbs or something....how 'bout not. Try more like TWO.
2!
What the frick. I have been working my tail off (I thought literally) twice a day, at least. I go about a mile each time, so that's at least 2 miles a day. Around 120 calories each time. I've cut all junk food calories out and only eat good healthy, nutritious food... besides my morning coffee with creamer, gotta have it. I do account for those in my breakfast subtotal. The theory is that I'm gaining muscle. I'm working on the Elliptical which is working the biggest muscle group, so it makes sense that I'd be strengthening and gaining muscle in that region. A friend told me I should start seeing results bigger results in the next few weeks when my body has adjusted to work outs. She says right now my body is freakin' out since I've just started this routine and doesn't yet know if it's SUPPOSE to let go of the fat. So it's holdin' on for dear life. Soon my body should realize I'm doing this strenuous activity on purpose, and will shed some weight. I hope so. This sure does suck. Oh well, we'll save this week or next for the big numbers, eh?
Although the scale barely reflects the changes I've gone through, I can tell there are plenty of differences in my body. I've lost almost 5 inches around my ribcage/abdomen area. 2" off my waist... that's all of the measurements I took (lazy). I'll do a full assessment soon though. I'm curious, just haven't noticed a difference anywhere else.
I have loads more energy. I sweat a TON now, which I don't know if that is suppose to happen the healthier you get. At first I would barely sweat, but now the more and more I work out, the more I sweat. Either way, it's making my skin look niiiiiiceeee. I guess I'm sweating out the impurities in my body and giving my pores a good breather. It feels good. I'm in a better mood these days. If I start feeling a little tired, I'll hop on the machine for an energery boost. Sounds backwards, like wouldn't working out make me more tired? But is doesn't. Just strange, but it's better than speed... err. I've never taken Speed before just heard it makes people CRAAAZZY hyper. So anyways.
I'm down 2 lbs. Here are the pictures for comparison. I can notice a little difference. Not much, but it's only been a week.. I didn't think I'd see ANY visual physical changes.
Thank you for reading and supporting me.*smooches*
Left is obvs the first pic... week 1 on the left. (I know I'm not totally facing forward, but the lighting was putting a weeeird shadow on my boob making it look completely deformed, that just wouldn't do)
Well, the results are not what I had hoped for. Here I thought I would pull some Biggest Loser week 1 numbers.. drop like 15lbs or something....how 'bout not. Try more like TWO.
2!
What the frick. I have been working my tail off (I thought literally) twice a day, at least. I go about a mile each time, so that's at least 2 miles a day. Around 120 calories each time. I've cut all junk food calories out and only eat good healthy, nutritious food... besides my morning coffee with creamer, gotta have it. I do account for those in my breakfast subtotal. The theory is that I'm gaining muscle. I'm working on the Elliptical which is working the biggest muscle group, so it makes sense that I'd be strengthening and gaining muscle in that region. A friend told me I should start seeing results bigger results in the next few weeks when my body has adjusted to work outs. She says right now my body is freakin' out since I've just started this routine and doesn't yet know if it's SUPPOSE to let go of the fat. So it's holdin' on for dear life. Soon my body should realize I'm doing this strenuous activity on purpose, and will shed some weight. I hope so. This sure does suck. Oh well, we'll save this week or next for the big numbers, eh?
Although the scale barely reflects the changes I've gone through, I can tell there are plenty of differences in my body. I've lost almost 5 inches around my ribcage/abdomen area. 2" off my waist... that's all of the measurements I took (lazy). I'll do a full assessment soon though. I'm curious, just haven't noticed a difference anywhere else.
I have loads more energy. I sweat a TON now, which I don't know if that is suppose to happen the healthier you get. At first I would barely sweat, but now the more and more I work out, the more I sweat. Either way, it's making my skin look niiiiiiceeee. I guess I'm sweating out the impurities in my body and giving my pores a good breather. It feels good. I'm in a better mood these days. If I start feeling a little tired, I'll hop on the machine for an energery boost. Sounds backwards, like wouldn't working out make me more tired? But is doesn't. Just strange, but it's better than speed... err. I've never taken Speed before just heard it makes people CRAAAZZY hyper. So anyways.
I'm down 2 lbs. Here are the pictures for comparison. I can notice a little difference. Not much, but it's only been a week.. I didn't think I'd see ANY visual physical changes.
Thank you for reading and supporting me.*smooches*
Left is obvs the first pic... week 1 on the left. (I know I'm not totally facing forward, but the lighting was putting a weeeird shadow on my boob making it look completely deformed, that just wouldn't do)
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