Mom-ninja. Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Happy Thanksgiving (for those in the US)! I'm sure some of us have a short work out week ahead of us. :) We are not going anywhere for Thanksgiving, nor am I cooking a big dinner. I plan a normal work out week. Started this morning with a short run. I'm happy to say that this time I was able to outrun my 10 yr old. I really like my Nike Free Run shoes. Makes my Asics feel like 50 ton blocks on my feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 7 mile run this morning. :) I hope to only miss Friday, as far as workouts go this week (unless you count Black Friday shopping as a workout :D ). We aren't going anywhere for Thanksgiving, but I *am* cooking a big meal just for my fam. Being up early will probably still be necessary, so I might as well get my workout in too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I usually take Sunday off, but I can't work out this thursday. So, I got up early and got a workout in. I did Back and Biceps from P90X and Relief from Asylum. My BUTT HURTS!!!! I did Legs and Back from P90X a couple days ago and I'm STILL sore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) Sunday: 6 mile trail run. Yummy. I love to run. The main thing I dislike about Insanity is it takes time and energy away from running. However, I know it's doing great things for my strength, and so I am going to stick with it. Week 4 begins tomorrow. Thursday: 10k Turkey Trot run & 2 hours ice skating. My first official 10k, met my goal of sub-1 hour with a 57:30 time. Very happy. *Other than those two runs, I am taking this entire week off of scheduled exercise. I was getting burned out on Insanity, and I had 1001 things I have been neglecting that I couldn't continue to neglect, so it's a clean-the-house and work-a-lot week. I will resume next week. Edited November 25, 2011 by StephanieZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 30 Day Shred - Level 2 Day 5 here. Canceled out by the Gingerbread Latte I had this afternoon. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 ExerBeat on wii - now am up to doing two Boxercise items for a total of 42 minutes - the game says I burn over 600!!! calories but although I sure feel like it, I think it is lower. Still, the bathroom scale continues to show weight loss :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 back to running. I'm able to run 3 minutes at a time now (considering I couldn't run a full minute 4 weeks ago, I'm happy). So, I'm walking 5 minutes to warm up, another 5 to cool down, and alternating 3 minute runs/walks inbetween. It is coming together slowly but surely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I am maintaining a normal workout week but like Jenn in MI, my butt hurts ... still. I did some FMA. I am supposed to do Back and Biceps but we shall see. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Different weights moves, other moves, and stretches 3 Keys to Slow Down Aging in All Your Body’s Cells:- 2nd one today :) Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains (and low in fat and refined sugar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Level 1 of JM's 6-week 6-pack + the Buns and Balance workout from Bob Harper's Cardio Rev DVD. My lower body isn't liking me very much just now. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Unplanned day off. Stomach bug. :thumbdown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 Level 1 of JM's 6-week 6-pack + the Buns and Balance workout from Bob Harper's Cardio Rev DVD. My lower body isn't liking me very much just now. :lol: How do you like JM's 6 pack DVD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 How do you like JM's 6 pack DVD? I really enjoy level 1. Level 2 is a bit awkward for me still though. Lots more jumping and moves where I feel like not much is being accomplished. It's been a while since I've done it though, those are just the impressions I remember from the last time I did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Monday - Cardio kickboxing. Today is our "drill sergeant" instructor. I like her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Today was combat class. Tomorrow will be a weight lifting class and an aerobic class afterword. Then Combat class on Wed. I think Thursday will be a Zumba class. Friday will be a weight day and Sunday will be my yoga class. That's the plan anyway.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Bar Method: Fat Free - really like this. The 3rd ballet-based DVD I've tried. Just getting started with this whole new world of ballet workouts and loving it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Bob Harper's Cardio Rev this morning. Dripping sweat barely 15 minutes into it, and it's an hour long. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Bar Method: Fat Free - really like this. The 3rd ballet-based DVD I've tried. Just getting started with this whole new world of ballet workouts and loving it. :) I expect full reviews from you so I can decide which to buy. Bob Harper's Cardio Rev this morning. Dripping sweat barely 15 minutes into it, and it's an hour long. Don't you mean glistening with glitter? :D I did level 6 of TA and then ran for 30 min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Monday - Cardio kickboxing. Today is our "drill sergeant" instructor. I like her. I know you had a lot of health problems. Now that you are up to cardio kickboxing, does this mean you are on the mend? :bigear: I totally skipped two days. My butt just hurt so much. Back on the wagon - kids are doing Cardio X, I am about to hit Max Plyo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Sunday I ran. I am up to 13 min runs/2 min walks 2x. Two more weeks and I go to a full 30 min run! Yesterday I did Bob's Super Strength. I have a love hate relationship with that DVD. Great upper body workout to complement running though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Don't you mean glistening with glitter? :D Probably :lol: Sunday I ran. I am up to 13 min runs/2 min walks 2x. Two more weeks and I go to a full 30 min run! Yesterday I did Bob's Super Strength. I have a love hate relationship with that DVD. Great upper body workout to complement running though. Me too!!! All the ab work at the very end just about kills me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I know you had a lot of health problems. Now that you are up to cardio kickboxing, does this mean you are on the mend? On the mend, yes. But the first time I walked into cardio kickboxing the instructors looked quite worried because I'm old, squat and graying. After class they came up to me and said "We're amazed at how much you can do!" My kicks are not that high up off the ground and some of the cardio stuff at the end - oy - I can't make my body do that! But I do my best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I never checked back in to last week's thread - I only made 3 classes (my goal was 5). But I started well this week, with 45 minutes of cardio kickboxing last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Me too!!! All the ab work at the very end just about kills me. My abs can take it, but my shoulders and arms threaten mutiny every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Different moves - weights, stretches, etc. I expect full reviews from you so I can decide which to buy. I can either give them to you bit by bit, or, if you have the patience, give me a few weeks or a month if you want a full and more detailed review. :) Tip from the Zen Habits site: You can do a lot of things wrong when you're trying to form a new habit - just jumping into it without a plan, not having public accountability, not having the right support, etc. But there's just one thing you can do wrong that will cause the habit change to absolutely fail. The One Deadly Sin of Habit Change? Not doing the habit. If you don't do it, it won't become a habit. As obvious as that may sound, too many people fail at this one thing. They start the exercise habit (or flossing habit, or filing their papers habit, or waking early habit) and they do it with enthusiasm for a week or two, and then they stop. For whatever reason - work, or family problems, or other interests taking over. Life gets in the way, right? Well sure, but if you're not doing the habit, the habit will never form. If you want to form the habit, you have to do it regularly. Happy Wednesday everyone! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 5.2 miles on the treadmill at the Y this morning. Tonight is Zumba! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Sun. Off. Mon. Oops. Tues. 1.3 miles walked But today I made it to 2 miles! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Sunday - off Monday - BBL Bum Bum and High & Tight Tuesday - Jackie Warner's Power Circuit Training Wednesday - BBL Bum Bum and High & Tight Currently eating a high-fiber English muffin smeared with low-fat peanut butter. Yum! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Took two days off due to illness. Okay, one day due to illness. Another day because mom being sick = four times the amount of housework to catch up on the next day. Did 30DS Level 2 Day 6 this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 So far - Sun off, Mon cardio kickboxing, Tues karate and contact kickboxing, Wed off. Of course, tomorrow is turkey day, so at most I'll get a walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Lotte Berk Method: High Round Assets - really liked this one :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Level 3 of 30DS today. First time in a long time I've only done a 30 minute workout. Feels strange. :lol: I had every intention of doing 2 levels when I got started, the more I started thinking about all the food I'll be eating today, I finally decided it would be an exercise in futility (pardon the pun :p ) as it really wouldn't make much of a dent in my final calorie count for the day. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Sunday - offMonday - BBL Bum Bum and High & Tight Tuesday - Jackie Warner's Power Circuit Training Wednesday - BBL Bum Bum and High & Tight Currently eating a high-fiber English muffin smeared with low-fat peanut butter. Yum! :D Dang. I hate it when y'all make me look bad. I had a carne asada burrito, frozen yogurt, and salt/vinegar potato chips. I am behind in my schedule. I encountered a wall of laziness. Sunday/Monday was nada. Tuesday was Insanity and then BJJ. Wednesday was P90X. Today ... definitely some hot and heavy Insanity before making some LOVELY bread rolls. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 30DS Level 2 Day 7. Still plugging along... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Why have I never noticed this thread??? I've never been good at doing tapes, or exercising alone, so I do lots of classes. Add me to the small group of dance exercise girls on here. I'm a bellydancer. I had two shows over the weekend, so LAST week was spent gearing up for those. THIS week was spent trying to recover :D instead of teaching 5 classes, I taught one two-hour holiday review class on Tuesday where I combined all of the students who were still in town. It was more exercise for them than me. I left that class and went to a two hour workshop where I was forced to sweat . . .A LOT . . .ewwwwww. I was seriously gross. In the workshop I was again reminded that my turns need serious work. I can hang with the lifelong dancers until we do serious turns and then it becomes obvious that I did NOT grow up in a ballet studio. :glare: Do those ballet workout videos drill turns? Bottom line: I usually dance 8-9 hours a week. Last week it was closer to 11. This week I'll phone it in with only 4 hours of class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Why have I never noticed this thread??? I've never been good at doing tapes, or exercising alone, so I do lots of classes. Add me to the small group of dance exercise girls on here. I'm a bellydancer. I had two shows over the weekend, so LAST week was spent gearing up for those. THIS week was spent trying to recover :D instead of teaching 5 classes, I taught one two-hour holiday review class on Tuesday where I combined all of the students who were still in town. It was more exercise for them than me. I left that class and went to a two hour workshop where I was forced to sweat . . .A LOT . . .ewwwwww. I was seriously gross. In the workshop I was again reminded that my turns need serious work. I can hang with the lifelong dancers until we do serious turns and then it becomes obvious that I did NOT grow up in a ballet studio. :glare: Do those ballet workout videos drill turns? Bottom line: I usually dance 8-9 hours a week. Last week it was closer to 11. This week I'll phone it in with only 4 hours of class. I LOVE belly dancing. Do YOU have any video recommendations? No classes around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I LOVE belly dancing. Do YOU have any video recommendations? No classes around here. I was about to ask the same thing! I *am* taking a class (just 1 hour a week) but would love some good at-home instructional DVD recommendations. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Dang. I hate it when y'all make me look bad. I had a carne asada burrito, frozen yogurt, and salt/vinegar potato chips. I am behind in my schedule. I encountered a wall of laziness. Sunday/Monday was nada. Tuesday was Insanity and then BJJ. Wednesday was P90X. Today ... definitely some hot and heavy Insanity before making some LOVELY bread rolls. :tongue_smilie: I'm quite sure what I ate today negated the Sculpt I did this morning as well as every other thing I have done this week!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I'm quite sure what I ate today negated the Sculpt I did this morning as well as every other thing I have done this week!!! Ditto. And we haven't even gotten to the Main Event yet! Or the pie! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I was about to ask the same thing! I *am* taking a class (just 1 hour a week) but would love some good at-home instructional DVD recommendations. :) Have you explored Bhuz.com? Here is a thread that discusses some YouTube tutorials and mentions some videos. http://www.bhuz.com/student-center/65761-youtube-instruction.html#post932420 Bhuz is great. You may even be able to find a class in your area that you didn't know was there. I'm sending you there because I've never had the best luck with videos. (I dont exercise without witnesses.) Some of my most useful DVDs only made real sense to me after years of classes. I'm sure there ARE great beginner DVDs, but since I didn't find them back then I can't make a decent recommendation. Also, you have to decide if you want technique, workout, or choreography DVDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Lotte Berk: Hip Hugger Abs - great workout, short and effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Did level 6 of TA and then cardio for 30 min. Followed by pumpkin cheesecake! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Followed by pumpkin cheesecake! :D :D :grouphug: :D I hear you ... that was us a week or so ago. Lots and lots of Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake. So good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 After trying to kill myself with pie overdose, I did most of Chest/Shoulders/Triceps (P90X) and Pure Cardio (Insanity). Now I have to bake a cake and fry up some shrimp chips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 8 mile run today! (plus left over scalloped potatoes, fry bread, and sweet potato casserole :p ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Bar Method: Super Sculpting I - oh. my. goodness :eek: - fabulous workout :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 After doing cardio kickboxing on Monday, I felt the tell-tale chest pain of pericarditis. So no exercise Tuesday through Thursday. Friday my blood pressure was going up, up, up so we walked 2 miles at the mall. I'll be walking for now until I get an all-clear from the Dr. This is a bummer because I miss my kickboxing, zumba and swimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 legs/back and ab ripper X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 After doing cardio kickboxing on Monday, I felt the tell-tale chest pain of pericarditis. So no exercise Tuesday through Thursday. Friday my blood pressure was going up, up, up so we walked 2 miles at the mall. I'll be walking for now until I get an all-clear from the Dr. This is a bummer because I miss my kickboxing, zumba and swimming. I'm sorry. It's very frustrating when exercise has to be put on hold due to health problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Zumba this morning. The scale is not my friend right now. I waaaaay over did it at Thanksgiving. :( I may start doing two workouts a day (morning and evening) for the next bit to try and bring it back down. (in addition to getting back on track with my eating, of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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