Yoga Day

Day 55 - Yoga X

Last day of my "Rest Week." Tomorrow will be a total rest day and then I move on to the 3rd and final phase of this program. I will wait until day 60 to take photos (you have been warned). I can see more definition in my back and arms - but my weight is the same and my waist and hips haven't budged. *shrug*

I'm amazed at how much better I can complete this routine. I know, I know, I say that a lot - but it's true! I am much stronger and more flexible than I was when I started. I can get IN to poses that I just rolled my eyes at before, and can HOLD poses that I could barely get in to before. I don't necessarily look forward to it (after all, it is 90min long), but I don't dread it.

Crazy Core

Day 54 - Core Synergistics

Oh yes...the lovely, hour long, core workout. It's getting better, but dang. It was hard to get my mind right for this workout, after having a stressful day. The Monday after a holiday always makes children crazy. Once I settled in and cleared my mind, things went by more quickly.

I burned 450kcal, then had supper which was 477kcal. Do I win?? So much for this being a rest week - I will be happy to go back to heavy lifting, heaving up on the chin up bar, and maxing out to face plant on push ups.

Senor Scale was a grande pendejo for the weigh in today. He seems to think I have gained 3.6lbs in the last week. Hmmm....let's see - 3500 calories to a pound X 3.6 = 12,600 EXTRA calories I consumed last week?!? I don't think so. No, friends, I only had pie for supper once. It was good pie - but not 12,600 worth. I'm certain things will even out. But if I see a number like that again, I may not survive the shock.

Relax

Day 53 - X Stretch

I needed this, today. I only managed to get 45 out of the 55 minutes in before my babes woke up - but that's okay. I get all stressed out when I can't do things "exactly" right - that has to stop. Tis better to do something most of the way than to not do it at all.

Made some Turkey and Wild Rice soup with our left overs from Thanksgiving. I was going to fast until lunch today - but last time I did that on a Sunday it was hard to concentrate on the sermon. I kept thinking about lunch! I don't know...I might not be cut out for Intermittent Fasting. I so look forward to breakfast in the morning. Most of the time, I wake up with my stomach rumbling. I shall practice the post-dinner fast first!

Running On

Day 52 - Kenpo X

Once again, I traded in the Kenpo for a run down the trail. I really love running, especially outside, and today was 55 degrees and crisp. I worked and worked all summer long for times like I'm running now - and I only run every other week or so. I burned several hundred calories, and got some time to myself. Nice.

My Stronger Heart

Day 51 - Core Synergistics

Stepping on the scale this morning wasn't the horror show I had expected after Thanksgiving. I hadn't eaten much for supper and was quite hungry this morning! I had a terrible *wonderful* brunch of ham, sweet potatoes and creamed onions...but atoned for that, fully, by doing this workout.

I was much more capable during this routine. I first did this DVD a month ago on my last one week rest cycle. I HATED it. An hour of core work is tough! I'm happy to report less hatred and even a bit more ability to do the exercises. Interesting comparison to the first time I completed this routine:

11/26

Calories Burned: 450

Max HR: 181

Average HR: 137

10/23

Calories Burned: 580

Max HR: 188

Average HR: 150

While I, obviously, burned less calories - it's apparently because my heart is stronger and didn't work as hard during this workout - reflected in my lower average heart rate. I've been down in the dumps because my weight is not coming down with all of this work, so being able to focus on increased cardio-vascular strength is going to keep me pushing play for another day.

(/|\) - Peace - by my Mini-Me

Happy Thanksgiving!

Day 50 - Yoga X

Today starts another week of "rest." I wouldn't call 90 minutes of Yoga X rest! My husband and I got up early and put got the turkey going, then I retreated to the basement and "pushed play." It was the perfect way to start a lovely day. We had lots of food that I wouldn't otherwise make or eat. I'm afraid to weigh myself tomorrow!

Seven Weeks

Day 49 - Rest or X Stretch

Wow! Next week is another "rest week." A couple of Yoga sessions, some Core Synergisitcs, a little Kenpo...and not a moment to soon. It actually took me 4 weeks to complete this last 3 weeks of the program. I fought Bronchitis and had to do week 6 over.

Its a little disconcerting to know there's only 11 days until I have to take pictures again. I haven't seen ANY change in the numbers. I know I'm getting stronger, but it sure seems strange that my weight hasn't dropped a bit. Maybe after my recovery week, the waist and hip measurements will come down a little. Either way - I've decided that I'm going to see it through - no matter what.