Let's cut to the chase. Anyone looking for an exciting update to my stats at last week's kick-off are not in luck. I decided to forgo the scale and measuring tape until next Monday. This week I am bloaty, craving chocolate, and cursing myself for not pumping longer...if you catch my drift. Not an ideal week to measure/weigh in. Secondly- I am weird and want to do my exercise updates at the beginning of the week. It just seems like a more logical place to me and this whole Tuesday deal is throwing me off. That being said, here is how the last week has gone...
In terms of Shreding every day, I'm doing pretty well. I skipped yesterday. Oops. I had done 6 days straight and was really antsy to get some time in with my baby girl after work before I had to run out for a dinner with some Army wives. I haven't done a great job being active in that whole realm of our lives, so I'm trying to get out a little more. Excuses aside, I meant to get up early and do it before work and I just was lazy.
To get back on the wagon today I did the video (still on level 1) and got in a nice 4.5 mile run outside. When it came to getting in my 4 days of cardio a week aside from the Shred I was successful and had 5 days this week. Holler.
When it comes to eating better I do awesome during the week and shoot myself in the foot on the weekend. Pancake breakfast...yes please. Mexican- aka bottomless chips and a margarita the size of my face...absolutely. I know to see results I need to do better in this area so I'll try to be more conscious of that this coming weekend.
I am loving my outdoor runs these days. It is just gorgeous here- like the kind of days where you go outside and think "Omg, please don't make me sit in an office all day...whyyyy?!?" Trees are getting more green, flowers are blooming, I am sneezing endlessly and don't even care. One thing that makes running enjoyable for me is my iTunes playlist. I listen to all sorts of music- seriously, you can look at my iPod and find a track from Colbie Caillat followed by some Eminem followed by Jason Aldean wrapped up with some Glee. But my real guilty pleasure, when it comes to jamming out, getting pumped up, and needing some extra "oomph" to make it up that last hill is absolutely rap...the more gangster, the better. This is not a joke!
Here are my current top 5 workout must-haves:
1. You Be Killin Em - Fabulous
2. Right Above It - Lil Wayne & Drake
3. All of the Lights - Kanye (feat. Rihanna)
4. What's My Name - Rihanna (feat. Drake)...not so gangster, but I love it.
5. What You Know - TI...this one is so old, but it is always my go to song when I really need to push it!
Now that I've shown you mine, let's see yours! (That's what she said.) I'm always looking for things to add to my playlist. What do you listen to when you work out?
P.S. There are 4 or 5 of you out there that have personally told me you are joining in on the Shred or just working out in general. Don't be shy...it's fun to hear what other people are doing and get motivated! :)
Sooo I started the Shred (Again) on Monday and have successfully completed the first two days! However, I must admit I am pretty sore and had to push through it last night. I'm a litttttle nervous that this afternoon may be a bust (as I'm having difficulty walking already) BUT I have a huge weekend of partying ahead of me thanks to Hoboken St. Patty's day Festivities, so it is a must! Check in on me later to make sure I did it.. today.. tomorrow and FRIDAY!
ReplyDeleteI've been doing Tony workouts, throwing in some runs, and because teacher's like to make treats I've definitely been helping myself.. I'm getting really frustrated and down on myself recently and I'm trying to find the UMP I need to get more serious and kick it in high gear! I keep telling myself if a brand new mommy with 3 kids babies.. yes 3 (puppies count too!) a hubby, and a full time job can shred and run 4-5 miles a day... Then I'm just lazy! Soooo proud of you Heath! You're my inspiration for sure!
ReplyDeleteI know you've been pushing the comments, so to appease you I figured I'd comment rather than email you. :)
ReplyDeleteThe shred has turned into a weekend activity (which is better than nothing! Right?!). As ambitious as I was when I purchased the DVD one night while chatting with you, it has not yet happened in the hotel room during the week. This Saturday, I went for a run outside for the first time in a looooong time and was reminded how running outside is a full-body workout. I was feeling soreness everywhere - it was great. Hopefully, I'll have more positive check-ins in a few week when work slows down a bit (because it HAS to slow down soon!).