Day 6: I was suppose to do Max Plyo Cardio today but, I ran a 5k in 35:11 minutes and burned 485 calories, so I am happy with that. I will also play kick ball and baseball in tonight's family reunion, which will add some more cardio to my day. Tomorrow is my day off from everything, so have fun!!
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
Insanity Week 5 Day 5: June 24-30, 2013
Day 5- Max Interval Circuit- ok, it was AWESOME!!! I had a lot of energy and I did my best trying to keep up with Shawn T and his team. I am excited on how my fitness level has improved so much.
For those of you that are following me and know about how much I am struggling to lose weight, know that I have not lost ANYTHING yet. I made an appointment with my doc, Aug 14, to get some tests done to make sure everything is aOK.
Also, I bought the Polar FT40, it came today after I did my Insanity® workout, so I'm going to try it tomorrow
Day 40 of 60
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For those of you that are following me and know about how much I am struggling to lose weight, know that I have not lost ANYTHING yet. I made an appointment with my doc, Aug 14, to get some tests done to make sure everything is aOK.
Also, I bought the Polar FT40, it came today after I did my Insanity® workout, so I'm going to try it tomorrow
Day 40 of 60
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Insanity Week 5 Day 4: June 24-30, 2013
Day 4- Max Recovery- it hurt, hurt, HURT a whole lot and I sweated a whole lot too! This was hard on my legs and arms. It wasn't cardio but resistance, a lot of resistance which hurt! I am loving the workouts thou. Did I mention that it hurt? ouch!!! I took 3 Ibuprofen an hour later because...you got it!, IT HURT!!!
Day 39 of 60
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Day 39 of 60
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Insanity Week 5 Day 3: June 24-30, 2013
Day 3: Max Cardio Conditioning- for the love of muffins!!! hard, hard, HARD workout. Seriously it was HHHHHAAAAAARRRRDDDD!
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Insanity Week 5 Day 2: June 24-30, 2013
Day 2- Max Interval Plyo- W O W!!! this was the mother of workouts!!! for heavens sake!!!! I am almost bathed in sweat and I LOVE IT!!!
Yesterday I bought a new battery for my heart monitor and I used today, I think I need a new one because the reading on this one seems to be inaccurate. I sat down and it read 223, I worked out and read 68 heart beats. Looking at the Polar FT40 and Polar FT60, decisions decisions.
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Yesterday I bought a new battery for my heart monitor and I used today, I think I need a new one because the reading on this one seems to be inaccurate. I sat down and it read 223, I worked out and read 68 heart beats. Looking at the Polar FT40 and Polar FT60, decisions decisions.
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Monday, June 24, 2013
Insanity Week 5 Day 1: June 24-30, 2013
Day 1- Max Interval Cardio- kicked my butt BIG time!!!! Oh my!! I am so glad that I took 2 days off because this workout was go-go-go the whole time and my knees were not feeling good but, by the end of it they were fine. Now that its been almost 12 hours since I finished my right knee is kind of sore. Anyways, pure sweat and hard breathing the whole 59 minutes. I haven't done the Fit Test, which I am suppose to do today and I am not sure I will do it anyways. In the morning I planned on doing it during the evening but now I am not so sure about it.
Day 36 of 60
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Day 36 of 60
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
To Workout and Not To Lose???!!!
It is really hard to workout so hard and not to lose a pound. I have been doing Insanity now for 5 weeks, a whole 35 days and NOTHING. It can make anyone discourage BUT, I am determined to finish the program, which is 60 days. I want to finish to really know if it works or not.
I have had problems with how many calories I should be consuming and have adjusted it 3 times. Now that I am set to eat 1300kcal a day, I will start with phase 2 tomorrow doing all the MAX workouts and I will be done in less than 4 weeks.
Sometimes I wonder if I need to add more exercise, due that I only burn 440 calories doing Insanity but, I swear that when I am doing it I feel like I am doing it at my 90% of exertion or my heart monitor is not working properly, it might be old (thinking on buying a new one after I replace the batteries on this one).
Anyways, I have been keeping a food journal since week 3 and I keep weighing myself every single day and taking my stomach measurements with no results. This I don't like. I feel that I should be at least a pound or one inch smaller!!! In fact my BOOBS, my BUM and my THIGHS are BIGGER. And I weigh the same. Plus my knees are HURTING. What the crap?!
I guess we need to wait until I am done with the 60 days.
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I have had problems with how many calories I should be consuming and have adjusted it 3 times. Now that I am set to eat 1300kcal a day, I will start with phase 2 tomorrow doing all the MAX workouts and I will be done in less than 4 weeks.
Sometimes I wonder if I need to add more exercise, due that I only burn 440 calories doing Insanity but, I swear that when I am doing it I feel like I am doing it at my 90% of exertion or my heart monitor is not working properly, it might be old (thinking on buying a new one after I replace the batteries on this one).
Anyways, I have been keeping a food journal since week 3 and I keep weighing myself every single day and taking my stomach measurements with no results. This I don't like. I feel that I should be at least a pound or one inch smaller!!! In fact my BOOBS, my BUM and my THIGHS are BIGGER. And I weigh the same. Plus my knees are HURTING. What the crap?!
I guess we need to wait until I am done with the 60 days.
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Insanity Recovery Week Day 6: June 17-23, 2013
Day 6- I did not do it! I needed a rest and I took it and I am glad I did. My knees need to feel better before I start the second phase of the program which starts tomorrow.
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Friday, June 21, 2013
Baked Oatmeal Bars
Yeah, I need to have something to snack on but, I like healthy better options. Here is a pretty good snack bar:
Ingredients
1 1/2 c quick oats
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1/2 c dried cranberries
2 T sesame seeds
2 T flax seed
1 t cinnamon
1 t vanilla extract
1 t salt
1 egg
1 1/4 c 1 % milk
Procedure
mix everything
place a piece of parchment paper on a 9x13 bake safe dish
pour mixture on top of parchment paper and spread
bake at 350ยบ for 40 minutes
After baked, let cool down. Used a pizza cutter to slice
| Nutrition Facts | ||||||
Serving Size 53 g | ||||||
Amount Per Serving | ||||||
Calories 113 Calories from Fat 41 | ||||||
% Daily Value* | ||||||
Total Fat 4.5g 7% | ||||||
Trans Fat 0.0g | ||||||
Cholesterol 14mg 5% | ||||||
Sodium 211mg 9% | ||||||
Total Carbohydrates 14.7g 5% | ||||||
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8% | ||||||
Sugars 6.7g | ||||||
Protein 4.1g | ||||||
| ||||||
Nutrition Grade C | ||||||
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet |
Nutritional Analysis
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Insanity Recovery Week Day 5: June 17-23, 2013
Day 5- I did it!!! And I did it early, right after waking up on an empty stomach. I felt good during the whole thing, even thou my leg muscles are fatigued. I am glad I put in the workout early because I am going out and I don't want to have the "I have to exercise" thought on the back of my head, I wanna be able to enjoy the whole day.
Day 33 of 60
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Day 33 of 60
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
Insanity Recovery Week Day 4: June 17-23, 2013
Day 4- Oh wow!! I tried putting in the workout in the morning, as I always do but, after the first 6 minutes I was feeling so bit and burned that I stopped.
I stopped and I went on to do my day's duties and didn't even think about it. Then I looked at the time (1700) and said to myself c'mon, you are not a quitter! are you going to let this day pass without working out? 4 1/2 weeks done for what??? plus, if you want to watch the game (NBA game 7-Spurs vs Heat), you HAVE to do it NOW!! and I changed my clothes and I pressed play. I am so glad I did it!!! and no, I didn't feel tired or burned but, proud of myself.
Day 32 of 60
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I stopped and I went on to do my day's duties and didn't even think about it. Then I looked at the time (1700) and said to myself c'mon, you are not a quitter! are you going to let this day pass without working out? 4 1/2 weeks done for what??? plus, if you want to watch the game (NBA game 7-Spurs vs Heat), you HAVE to do it NOW!! and I changed my clothes and I pressed play. I am so glad I did it!!! and no, I didn't feel tired or burned but, proud of myself.
Day 32 of 60
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No Sugar Cookies
This cookies are LOW in sugar and easy to put together and 47 calories per cookie!!! what you'll need:
Ingredients (Yields: 24 cookies)
2 c quick oats
2 ripe bananas
1/2 c raisins
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c 1 % milk
Procedure
mashed bananas
add rest of ingredients
mix together
bake at 350ยบ for 15-10 minutes
| Nutrition Facts | ||||||
Serving Size 25 g | ||||||
Amount Per Serving | ||||||
Calories 47 Calories from Fat 5 | ||||||
% Daily Value* | ||||||
Total Fat 0.5g 1% | ||||||
Trans Fat 0.0g | ||||||
Cholesterol 0mg 0% | ||||||
Sodium 3mg 0% | ||||||
Total Carbohydrates 9.6g 3% | ||||||
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4% | ||||||
Sugars 3.3g | ||||||
Protein 1.3g | ||||||
| ||||||
Nutrition Grade A | ||||||
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet |
Nutritional Analysis
Good points
- Low in saturated fat
- Very low in cholesterol
- Very low in sodium
- Very high in manganese
Bad points
- High in sugar
- Contains alcohol
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Insanity Recovery Week Day 3: June 17-23, 2013
Day 3- Oh yeah!! I am done for today!!!! I felt kind of bit in the middle of the workout but, I finished it strong. I am going to make a post of the struggles I have had and what has helped me to keep going.
Day 31 f 60
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Day 31 f 60
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Insanity Recovery Week Day 2: June 17-23, 2013
Day 2- Ok, yesterday I went for a 1 mile jog in the afternoon. I don't think I will do that today. I am kind of tired and pounding a headache. The workout felt amazing and I sweat like crazy. I am excited that I have completed 30 days of the program and getting ready to start the second half. What I will do next? Asylum or Hip Hop Abs
Day 30 0f 60
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Day 30 0f 60
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Insanity Recovery Week Day 1: June 17-23, 2013
Day 1: Ok, it wasn't bad. I liked the workout and I burned almost 400 calories which is good. It is slow pace but your heart goes up really well.
Day 28 of 60
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Day 28 of 60
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Saturday, June 15, 2013
Insanity Week 4 Day 5: June 10-16, 2013
Day 6: Plyo Cardio Power- I did it, even after coming home so late.
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Insanity Week 4 Day 5: June 10-16, 2013
Day 5: Pure Cardio & Cardio Abs- So today I had appointments almost all day long and I came home to watch a RedBox movie I needed to return today and after I watched I changed unto my workout clothes and I did it. I struggle a lot during the Pure Cardio and stopped 100 times but, I finished it and I did Cardio Abs.
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
Insanity Week 4 Day 4: June 10-16, 2013
Day 4: Cardio Recovery- I really really love this recovery, especially today that I woke up with a vague idea on not working out but, I got unto my exercise clothes and said to myself, you just have to get it done and I did. I am planing to go for a 1 mile run later this afternoon so will see.
Day 25 of 60
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Day 25 of 60
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Insanity Week 4 Day 3: June 10-16, 2013
Day 3: Plyometric Cardio Circuit- Ohh it feels sooooo good!!! I even feel that it went faster, don't get me wrong, it is really challenging and hard. I am so proud of myself for doing this program. I haven't lost a pound yet and I am gaining inches, which is kind of discouraging but, my Team Beach Body coach told me that I might be building up my muscles and then, hopefully, on the second phase I will lose weight. So, we just need to wait. Peace out!
Day 24 of 60
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Day 24 of 60
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Insanity Week 4 Day 2: June 10-16, 2013
Day 2: Cardio Power & Resistance- Loved, loved today!! this workout usually kills my legs but today I did so much better!! I am still taking cold medicine for my throat and nose, I hope this cold goes away FAST. I love this torture and the sweat.
Day 23 of 60
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Day 23 of 60
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Monday, June 10, 2013
Insanity Week 4 Day 1: June 10-16, 2013
Day 1: Pure Cardio & Cardio Abs- Ok, today this Pure Cardio felt as it was my first time doing it, so tiring and fatigued but, I did it all and I did Cardio Abs. I love how I feel AFTER I am done and how much I sweat during the workout and 5 minutes after. Yesterday I started getting sick and I started taking cold medicine. I hope I don't get really sick because there is no room for sickness in my plan.
Day 22 of 60
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Day 22 of 60
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Saturday, June 8, 2013
Insanity Week3 Day 6: June 3-9, 2013
Day 6: Plyometric Cardio Circuit- Whoooohhoooooooo!!! Week 3 is OVER!!! I successfully finished another week, I am so proud of me. I love the intensity of every single workout. Today I did better on the first set that emphasizes a lot on legs, shoulders and arms. It still hard for me to do the ski plank and in-out plank. Tomorrow is day off and I am going to love it too!!
Day 20 of 60
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Day 20 of 60
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Friday, June 7, 2013
Insanity Week 3 Day 5: June 3-9, 2013
Day 5: Cardio Power & Resistance- this workout really KILLED ME! wow, so intense!!!!! Anyways, as I mentioned before, I am eating more to keep up with the workout and to lose weight, today I am bathed on sweat and I LOVE IT!!!! It was hard and I almost vomit during the first set but, I managed and I kept going. I am glad I am done but, at the same time I am so excited for tomorrow. I can't wait to see my body change. I am loving this torture!!! And as Shaun T will say, Peace out!
Day 19 of 60
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Day 19 of 60
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Thursday, June 6, 2013
Insanity Week 3 Day 4: June 3-9, 2013
Day 4: Cardio Recovery- I love, love this workout!!! It is a perfect!! I have a better attitude due to eating more, I feel more energetic and NO HEADACHES!!! I am really loving the more food. Woot-woot!
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Insanity Week 3 Day 3: June 3-9, 2013
Day 3: Pure Cardio & Cardio Abs- Done!!! It felt good and tiring. It is amazing how much better I am doing but, at the same time it is still so HARD. Yesterday I emailed a different Team Beach Body coach for some answers, my original coach hasn't answered my email and I was in desperate need. Anyways, this awesome lady coach responded pretty soon. Her advice: EAT MORE!!!
Yes, I need to eat more. Since I started Insanity I kept eating 1200-1500 kcal a day when in reality I need 2100 kcal, so see ya later, I'm gonna eat!
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Insanity Week 3 Day1: June 3-9, 2013
Day 2: Plyometric Cardio Circuit- wow! it was good, it feels good. It is hard, hard work. The first set is a lot of leg workout and the second set is arms and core. I am dripping sweat everywhere!
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Insanity Week 3 Day 1: June 3-9, 2013
Day 1: Fit Test- wow! the beginning of week 3, I can't believe it. I am so glad!!!
So here is my beef with Insanity: It is a HARD workout, it feels great after you are done but, the weight lose is not as fast as it should be. I know that my cardiovascular side is getting way better but, I would love to see a HUGE drop down on the scale.
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So here is my beef with Insanity: It is a HARD workout, it feels great after you are done but, the weight lose is not as fast as it should be. I know that my cardiovascular side is getting way better but, I would love to see a HUGE drop down on the scale.
| May 20 | June 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169.5 lbs | 167 lbs | |||
| LOST | |||||
| May 20 | June 3 | Improvement | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch Kicks | 37 | 70 | 33 | ||||
| Power Jacks | 30 | 45 | 15 | ||||
| Power Knees | 60 | 95 | 35 | ||||
| Power Jumps | 20 | 25 | 5 | ||||
| Globe Jumps | 6 | 7 | 1 | ||||
| Suicide Jumps | 10 | 10 | 0 | ||||
| Push-Up Jacks | 15 | 21 | 6 | ||||
| Low Plank Oblique | 40 | 50 | 10 |
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
Insanity Week 2: May 27-June 2, 2013
Day 1: Cardio Power & Resistance- I started really slow and I even felt inadequate but, I kept going. By the end of the warm up I was warmed-up hahahaha and I picked it up. It was hard and it hurt but I did it and I finished strong. I am getting afternoon headaches, so I went back to the Elite Nutrition pamphlet and I found out that it can't be from dehydration because I drink 1.25+ gallon of water a day and that is WAY more that what I need for my body weight and the exercise. So I am lacking on nutrition. Hopefully tomorrow I can start taking care of that and feel better in the afternoon.
Day 2: Pure Cardio- OMG! I wanted to get it out of the way as soon as I heard Shawn T screaming but, then I started the warm-up and everything went away. It was intense and I feel really good now that its done but, gosh!!! that I had to push. Today I ate more and I added red meat and beans to my intake and I didn't have any headaches. Plus I took a 10 minute nap and I think those extra steps combined helped with the headaches.
Day 3: Plyometric Cardio Circuit- Ok, this one really killed me. I stopped 100 times but, I finished it. I was bit almost the whole time. I am feeling a little bit of headache.
Day 4: Cardio Recovery- I love this workout, it feels sooooo good after all that hard work from the previous 3 days.
Day 5: Cardio Power & Resistance- Well, I left my workout for the afternoon and I didn't do it :( I started it but in the warm-up I gave up and shot it down. What a wimp!!!
Day 6: Pure Cardio AND Cardio Abs- I got up early and did it!! I can't leave it for later especially if I want to take advantage of a beautiful warm day. Pure Cardio is brutal and I love how much I sweat. Then it came Cardio Abs, talking about brutal. I did the best I could and I am glad it is done.
Tomorrow is day off!!! But I may go for a 3 mile jog due that I missed day 5.
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Day 2: Pure Cardio- OMG! I wanted to get it out of the way as soon as I heard Shawn T screaming but, then I started the warm-up and everything went away. It was intense and I feel really good now that its done but, gosh!!! that I had to push. Today I ate more and I added red meat and beans to my intake and I didn't have any headaches. Plus I took a 10 minute nap and I think those extra steps combined helped with the headaches.
Day 3: Plyometric Cardio Circuit- Ok, this one really killed me. I stopped 100 times but, I finished it. I was bit almost the whole time. I am feeling a little bit of headache.
Day 4: Cardio Recovery- I love this workout, it feels sooooo good after all that hard work from the previous 3 days.
Day 5: Cardio Power & Resistance- Well, I left my workout for the afternoon and I didn't do it :( I started it but in the warm-up I gave up and shot it down. What a wimp!!!
Day 6: Pure Cardio AND Cardio Abs- I got up early and did it!! I can't leave it for later especially if I want to take advantage of a beautiful warm day. Pure Cardio is brutal and I love how much I sweat. Then it came Cardio Abs, talking about brutal. I did the best I could and I am glad it is done.
Tomorrow is day off!!! But I may go for a 3 mile jog due that I missed day 5.
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