Monthly Archives: November 2010

November 28, 2010 · 8:36 PM

Final Fit Test: Revenge Is Sweet!

I did it! I completed Insanity! *cue noise makers, balloons and confetti! I barely made it through the Max month and I just completed my final Fit Test of the 63 day program. I’m a little tired and would like to drink my recovery drink so I’ll just get to it…

Here are the results:


Overall here are my improvements since the first fit test:

Switch Kicks:     +11
Power Jacks:     +14
Power Knees:    +33
Power Jumps:    +10
Globe Jumps:       +1
Suicide Jumps:  +6
Push-Up Jacks: +13
Low Plank Obliques: +7
I am so happy that I was able to complete all 63 days of this program. As some of you know, I attempted it back in April of this year and had to drop out after week one. My herniated discs just could handle it so with my tail between my legs and pride broken, I went back to do a second round of P90X and then I went on to ChaLEAN Extreme.

While I was doing ChaLEAN, my coach mentioned he was starting a second round of Insanity…with those words, my itch for revenge began to surface. I started thinking about it non stop and finally found a partner to start with a few weeks later since I couldn’t start with him.

Before I knew it we grew into the most amazing group of dedicated people. Without even trying, the #insanecrew was born. Without them, I don’t know if I would have kept going when I hit the Max month. (Don’t believe Shaun T at the end of  Pure Cardio when he says “That shits bananas yo” cause that’s a cake walk compared to Max month).

Next up is the “90 Days to a Better You” challenge which I have blogged about. If you haven’t checked it out please take a moment to now. We are starting tomorrow and would love for you to join us!

Special thanks to the #insanecrew: @tmgrant7, @perkinsmichael, @Socee808, @MrThomas619, my husband Mike who was my workout partner at home, @Melysa_S who had to go back to month 1, but is still rockin’ it and will soon taste the sweetness of revenge, @graveidea who gave me the nutrition advice I needed, when I needed it and last but not least, my coach, @Adamsfit who “lied” to us about just how hard Max month would be, but was the one responsible for lighting the fire under my ass and making me want to seek revenge, without even knowing it.

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November 16, 2010 · 3:59 PM

90 Days To A Better You!

The new year is rapidly approaching and one of the first resolutions people usually make is to start exercising and eating better. Why wait until you flip the calendar to make this commitment? Why not get a jump start on your dream of losing a few pounds and inches, fitting into a smaller size or just becoming a healthier you? Why not do something to combat the “holiday 10” that so many people gain over the next few weeks?

As some of you already know, the #insanecrew is coming to the end of their Insanity journey. What’s next you ask? Well, that would be the “90 Days To A Better You” challenge! Some of us will be doing a P90X/Insanity Hybrid program (the schedule for this is at the bottom of this blog), some will be doing Power 90, and others will just commit to eating better and becoming active in some way for 90 days. I honestly don’t care if you do a Beachbody program, just commit to “90 Days To A Better You” – that’s all it takes!

Join my “like” page on Facebook and post on the daily accountability page! http://on.fb.me/i1rfoO

We will be starting on Monday, November 29th, so mark your calendars and get ready to Dig Deep and Bring It!

Here are my suggestions of what you should do before starting:

 

  1. Look over your nutrition guides. Figure out your calorie needs and also check out Michi’s Ladder on my facebook fan page. Make a list of what you need to get before we start. If you need help with this feel free to contact me. Knowing your caloric needs is important since your metabolism is like a furnace….you need fuel properly to keep the fire going
  2. Take your before photos. I know everyone HATES doing this, but you really should. You don’t have to share them with the group but you’ll want them so you can see how far you’ve come at the end of 90 days.
  3. Take your measurements. This is so important! The scale is NOT your friend, toss it out of the window. You will trade fat for muscle and only your measurements will tell the full story. Trust me!
  4. Make a list of what you want to achieve during these 90 days. Break it down to 30, 60 and 90 day goals. Put this list somewhere you can see it so you will stay focused. You may even want to make a goal board for yourself. Take a piece of poster board, cut out pictures of clothing you would like to fit into, the beach, ANYTHING that will motivate you and keep you going. It sounds corny, but it works!
  5. Pace yourself. Rome was not built in a day. If you are new to working out, listen to your body. You do not have to keep up with the people on the DVD’s or anyone in this group. You have to go at your own pace, however I want you to challenge yourself. You have to dig deep and leave your comfort zone. It won’t always be easy and there may be times when you want to quit but I need you to push through and just do your best.
  6. Stay honest. We all have off days, we all miss days and we all have busy schedules…especially with the holidays coming. It’s ok to miss a workout or have a cheat meal, just stay accountable for it! We are all here for each other and I am fulling committing to help you – I just need you to be honest and be committed to yourself!
  7. Log into WOWY. You don’t have to do a Beachbody workout to track your measurements and workouts here. If you already have a Beachbody account be sure to log your workouts in daily. You can also track your measurements and results there. If you do not already have an account, you can create one for FREE. (I can coach you if you’d like – contact me before creating an account)

If you’re ready to join us in this challenge comment below or contact me directly.

 

Don’t become a victim of the holidays and the typical 10 pound weight gain! Decide to change yourself. Commit to this 90 day challenge. Together we can Succeed.

If you are interested in trying a program, contact me.

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Here is a copy of the P90X/Insanity Hybrid schedule:

 

Weeks 1-3
Day 1 – Chest and Back + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 2 – Plyometric Cardio Circuit (Insanity)
Day 3 – Shoulders and Arms + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 4 – Cardio Recovery (Insanity)
Day 5 – Legs and Back + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 6 – Pure Cardio (Insanity)
Day 7 – Rest or XStretch (P90X)


Week 4 – Recovery Week
Day 1 – Core Cardio and Balance (Insanity)
Day 2 – Core Synergistics (P90X)
Day 3 – Pure Cardio (Insanity)
Day 4 – XStretch (P90X)
Day 5 – Core Synergistics (P90X)
Day 6 – YogaX (P90X)
Day 7 – Rest or Xstretch (P90X)


Weeks 5-7
Day 1 – Chest, Shoulders and Triceps + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 2 – Max interval Plyo (Insanity)
Day 3 – Back and Biceps + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 4 – Cardio Recovery (Insanity)
Day 5 – Legs and Back + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 6 – Max Cardio Conditioning (Insanity)
Day 7 – Rest or Xstretch (P90X)


Week 8 – Recovery Week (Same as week 4)


Week 9 & 11
Day 1 – Chest and Back + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 2 – Plyometric Cardio Circuit (Insanity)
Day 3 – Shoulders and Arms + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 4 – Cardio Recovery (Insanity)
Day 5 – Legs and Back + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 6 – Pure Cardio (Insanity)
Day 7 – Rest or XStretch (P90X)


Week 10 & 12
Day 1 – Chest, Shoulders and Triceps + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 2 – Max interval Plyo (Insanity)
Day 3 – Back and Biceps + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 4 – Cardio Recovery (Insanity)
Day 5 – Legs and Back + Ab RipperX (P90X)
Day 6 – Max Cardio Conditioning (Insanity)
Day 7 – Rest or Xstretch (P90X)


Week 13 – Recovery Week ( Same as week 4 & 8 )

 

 

 

 


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November 14, 2010 · 8:13 PM

Why Yes, It’s ANOTHER Fit Test!

Fit Test #4 is officially in the books, which means there are only two more weeks of this Insanity madness left! YES!!!!

Month 2 has proven to be a mental uphill battle for me. I can hack most of it physically but mentally, I look at that clock, see 60 mins and I immediately tell myself I can’t do this. I know! I know! I just blogged about how Insanity is 90% mental 10% physical. I know what I have to do, I just need to regroup and get back into my groove. Only 2 weeks to go….no time for quitting now!

Well, here are the numbers for this Fit Test…some are better, some are the same and well, some dropped…I’m only human.


Here is a link to the third Fit Test Results if you missed them.

Overall here are my improvements since the first fit test:

Switch Kicks:     +9
Power Jacks:     +12
Power Knees:    +32
Power Jumps:    +9
Globe Jumps:       +1
Suicide Jumps:  +4
Push-Up Jacks: +12
Low Plank Obliques: +6

I shot my load this time on the Power Jumps, so as usually the second half of the Fit Test suffered. Globe Jumps remain my nemesis and my number stayed the same as 2 weeks ago. I increased on all of my numbers except for Low Plank Obliques, I dropped by 2 this time but I’m ok with that as I set the bar high with those on Fit Test 2 and have struggled to match or beat that number since.

This past week I also hit the Fitness Trail, which is something I haven’t done in quite some time. I really noticed an improvement in my cardio there. I didn’t get winded at all and if it wasn’t for my bleeding toe I probably could have kept on going.

I look forward to the next 2 weeks with my #insanecrew and I really look forward to planning out a hybrid with them!

Keep digging deep, pressing play and pushing yourself to the next fitness level.
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November 3, 2010 · 9:36 PM

I Can Do This! I Think?

During my long and winding journey to the new me, I’ve discovered that you not only become physically stronger, but you also become mentally stronger. As a matter of fact, you have to become mentally stronger before you can become physically stronger. If the mind is weak, it simply won’t let you reach your goals.

Most of the journey is one about choices. You have to decide what to eat everyday. You have to decide to push play, or to put on your running shoes and hit the pavement. It’s all about choice.

Everyday when you wake up, you have to face a whole day of choices. Should I eat the Poptart that is taunting me from the cabinet or have a Shakeology and start my day off right? I have an hour to spare. Should I do my workout now or watch TV, tweet or see what’s new on Facebook? All of these choices add up and in the beginning they are not easy to make. As time goes by and you fall into a groove they become easier, especially as you see results.

Every now and then, something will trip you up. In my case, it was Insanity month 2…..the Max workouts. For all of month 1 and even before I started doing Insanity, all I ever heard was how hard the Max workouts were. I had never even popped a Max workout DVD in to check it out and I was scared. I would listen to others talk about it and psych myself out before I even knew what Shaun T was going to ask of me.

Monday started month 2 of Insanity, and I faced my 1st Max workout late in the afternoon, after work. All day I read about my #insanecrew’s experience with Max Interval Circuit and how hard it was. I of course became nervous and already had it set in my head that I wouldn’t be able to finish this workout….I mean who can stand a 64min Insanity workout?!

As I stood there in my living room, nervous, the workout began and I was thrust into a new warm-up and whole new routine……man was it hard! I barely made it through some of the moves and I skipped over or modified a few but I finished. I quickly grabbed my iPod and tweeted a big FUCK YOU to Shaun T. That workout left me feeling broken. My confidence was shot, I was mad and my poor performance left me feeling disappointed in myself. I was stronger than that, wasn’t I?

I went into Day 2, Max Interval Plyo, with the same feelings. I was nervous but thankful that this workout would be shorter than the previous one. As I was doing the warm-up I felt more confident because I knew what to expect. I also reminded myself that I could do this….and if I couldn’t, I would do my absolute best and forget the rest. The workout wasn’t pretty, but I made it through and rewarded myself with a nice, cold, yummy, Results and Recovery Drink!

Today was Day 3 and I had to Dig Deep! I promised myself before leaving for work that I would not procrastinate. I would go home and start my workout right away. I would not worry about it, I would not look at the screen and say “I can’t do THAT!”, I would simply go with the flow and push myself to a new, greater level. Max Cardio Conditioning was my redemption workout! I pressed play, I dug deep and I felt great when it was over. I didn’t skip or modify anything. I kept a good pace and I kept telling myself throughout the workout “You can do this!” Don’t get me wrong, I took my breaks, but I jumped back in and finished everything out.

If there is one thing I have learned over the past year, it’s that most of the battle is mind over matter. When it comes to a program like Insanity, your mental strength will truly be tested. I believe that Insanity is 90% mental strength. You build a new confidence in yourself and realize what amazing things your body is capable of. As a side effect or reward, you gain increased cardiovascular strength, muscle tone and if you’re lucky, a nice set of abs.

I know the next few weeks are going to be a challenge, but it’s a challenge I’m up for and actually looking  forward to. I’m an amazing person, capable of amazing things and Shaun T is going to show me just how strong I can be…both mentally and physically.

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