Today was pretty good, I got 40 minutes of zumba in this morning. Got to watch conference and did about 20 minutes of iso while watching. I went for about a 15 minute walk tonight and I just got back from doing my couch 2 5k run for 30 minutes this evening. All together I got in about an hour and 45 minutes and I am happy with that. I am gonna skip my bedtime routine because the cotton trees are in bloom and I have a very sore chest after my run.
Also, on my last run two days ago, I tweaked my left ankle a little coming off a curb and have been trying to get it healthy and not push it too hard. Then today I was walking in the foyer between my front door and my neighbors and I jammed my foot right past the toes and just before the ball of my foot, on a drain cap that was just installed right in the walkway (it has a lovely bolt holding the cap on and I got the bolt full stride into my foot). Lets just say it hurts and it was the same stinkin' foot with the sore ankle. (If you don't already know, I am a huge clutz so this is par for the course with me, but still frustrating). But with all of that I am looking forward to my chill workout day tomorrow and I don't feel bad about missing my bed time workout at all.
I am getting excited for my weigh and measure on Monday. I am kinda nervous though. I know that I am losing weight because I can see a big difference already. However, I am aware that muscle weighs more than fat and I am doing about 50/50 strength training and cardio so even though I can tell that there will be decent inches lost, I wonder what that will correlate to on the scale. We have to wait to see but, I really hope I lost at least 5 pounds this week.
Wish me luck!
Jenn
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Week 1 Day 6 Exercisin'
Today was pretty hectic but I still managed to get my time in.
This morning I did 25 minutes of Arms and Thighs. Then this afternoon after lunch I fit in an hour of Overall Iso. Then, I did another 15 minutes of legs later in the afternoon. Then in the evening I did 20 minutes of abs which included 200 simulated rows with dumb bells.... I can seriously feel the burn in my core and I am sure it is gonna hurt in the morning. But hey, no pain no gain. Overall throughout the day I have also done 15 minutes of stretching.
However, I did not do my bike ride today. I got too busy before it got dark so I made sure that I made up for it with the other areas. It was kind of nice to take the break from my legs today and really exhaust my arms. They are one area where I am only recently seeing results so I think it was a great trade off for the day.
Grand Total Today: 2 hours 15 minutes.
TTFN!
Jenn
This morning I did 25 minutes of Arms and Thighs. Then this afternoon after lunch I fit in an hour of Overall Iso. Then, I did another 15 minutes of legs later in the afternoon. Then in the evening I did 20 minutes of abs which included 200 simulated rows with dumb bells.... I can seriously feel the burn in my core and I am sure it is gonna hurt in the morning. But hey, no pain no gain. Overall throughout the day I have also done 15 minutes of stretching.
However, I did not do my bike ride today. I got too busy before it got dark so I made sure that I made up for it with the other areas. It was kind of nice to take the break from my legs today and really exhaust my arms. They are one area where I am only recently seeing results so I think it was a great trade off for the day.
Grand Total Today: 2 hours 15 minutes.
TTFN!
Jenn
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Week 1 Day 5 Exercisin'
Today was a good day. I did my Zumba for 40 minutes, my waist, butt, thigh and shoulders for 20, my run this night for 40 and added another 20 of cardio in. All together I put in 2 hours and I got to have my friends over for a party.
I had a tasting party tonight for Seven Point 2. It is an Alkaline Company that I sell for and am a client of. I LOVE their products and was able to have a group of people over tonight to discuss why it is so wonderful for you and let everyone try some. It was a lot of fun and I feel blessed to have been able to share such a wonderful product with others. Because I know it is going to make a large difference in their lives.
If you have any questions about Seven Point 2 feel free to leave me a comment or visit my website at: sevenpoint2.com/lifechanging you will be amazed at what these products can do for you. Well, it's late so I am off to bed but don't forget, You Are Worth It!
Jenn
I had a tasting party tonight for Seven Point 2. It is an Alkaline Company that I sell for and am a client of. I LOVE their products and was able to have a group of people over tonight to discuss why it is so wonderful for you and let everyone try some. It was a lot of fun and I feel blessed to have been able to share such a wonderful product with others. Because I know it is going to make a large difference in their lives.
If you have any questions about Seven Point 2 feel free to leave me a comment or visit my website at: sevenpoint2.com/lifechanging you will be amazed at what these products can do for you. Well, it's late so I am off to bed but don't forget, You Are Worth It!
Jenn
Let's Get Physical
Yes folks, that is sweat glistening (dripping) down my face and chest. I am workin' out hard! But it feels great. Just don't try to give me a hug right now, I can't promise that I smell pretty. LOL
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Week 1 Day 4 Exercisin'
Let me say first and foremost how I love that I made this plan flexible. I am able to work my job, be a mom, make dinner, spend time with the hubby and still fit in over 2 hours of workout a day! I know that you could too if you set your mind to it. Sure, there are times where there are things I would rather do, but I Am Worth It, and I am gonna stick to it.
Besides, if you just plan ahead, there are no excuses. Like tonight for instance I have a friends Pampered Chef party to go to so, I started off by working out as soon as I got up, I got my Overall Iso in for 40 minutes and then focused on work for over 2 hours. Then later in the morning I worked out with my friend Fiona again to my Just Dance on the Wii for another 35 minutes. Grabbed lunch, Helped my husband clean the garage (seriously heavy lifting) for another 30 minutes, which by the way, I decided is gonna take the place of my usual 15 minutes I spend on a specific body focus mini work out.
Then I got back to work for another 3 hours. After which, I grabbed my oldest son and made him do my bike ride with me (which he was really excited to do) we rode for 30 minutes. So I was able to combine workouts with both friend and family time today, Yay me! Best part, the only thing I have left is my 15 minute before bed work out and once I add that in I will still have done a total of 2 1/2 hours today, and all before I had to go to my friends party.
All I'm saying is, I am crazy, and I am doing a VERY Intense daily system. Most people only need to put in 30-45 minutes a day 3-5 days a week depending on their needs. I Am Worth It and So Are You, so make the time. If you aren't sure what you need or how to get started, feel free to ask me. I have been coaching, training and choreographing for a long time. I am disappointed that I let myself go like I have, but I am remedying it and I would be happy to help you figure out how as well.
Good Luck and I'll talk to you soon!
Jenn
Besides, if you just plan ahead, there are no excuses. Like tonight for instance I have a friends Pampered Chef party to go to so, I started off by working out as soon as I got up, I got my Overall Iso in for 40 minutes and then focused on work for over 2 hours. Then later in the morning I worked out with my friend Fiona again to my Just Dance on the Wii for another 35 minutes. Grabbed lunch, Helped my husband clean the garage (seriously heavy lifting) for another 30 minutes, which by the way, I decided is gonna take the place of my usual 15 minutes I spend on a specific body focus mini work out.
Then I got back to work for another 3 hours. After which, I grabbed my oldest son and made him do my bike ride with me (which he was really excited to do) we rode for 30 minutes. So I was able to combine workouts with both friend and family time today, Yay me! Best part, the only thing I have left is my 15 minute before bed work out and once I add that in I will still have done a total of 2 1/2 hours today, and all before I had to go to my friends party.
All I'm saying is, I am crazy, and I am doing a VERY Intense daily system. Most people only need to put in 30-45 minutes a day 3-5 days a week depending on their needs. I Am Worth It and So Are You, so make the time. If you aren't sure what you need or how to get started, feel free to ask me. I have been coaching, training and choreographing for a long time. I am disappointed that I let myself go like I have, but I am remedying it and I would be happy to help you figure out how as well.
Good Luck and I'll talk to you soon!
Jenn
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Week 1 Day 3 Exercisin'
I woke up this morning and thought....."I wonder how bad this is gonna hurt when I try to sit up?" Amazingly enough I didn't hurt at all besides the subtle sourness that told me that no, my workouts weren't just a dream. I started my day off right away with a stretch and my Overall Iso (40 minutes). Then I took a 10 minute unplanned walk to take my daughter to school (yeah for children that sleep in). Then headed to work for the morning.
Then later in the morning my friend Fiona came over and we did 40 minutes of Just Dance for the Wii, and man, was I sweating by the end of that! Talk about a serious burn, that is one of my favorite things about starting the exercise early in the day, you burn more and harder all day long.
After lunch I did 15 more minutes of a mega burn climbing routine and a mini workout that focuses on blasting away that back fat before I headed back to work for the afternoon. All in all I have done a lot of shoulders, back and core today. But make no mistake, the thighs, butt and abs have been kept busy as well, lol.
Then tonight, after I got the kiddos showered and in bed, Fiona and I went on my first couch to 5k run (30 minutes). Let me just tell ya, I thought I was gonna die! I can honestly say that the running is gonna be the hardest part of the training for me, I have never been a runner. I never would have thought that running 60 seconds and walking 90 seconds repeatedly for 20 minutes would be so hard. But by the half way point I was finally hitting a stride. I finished strong and am really proud of myself. Every time I thought I couldn't do it, I reminded myself "You can do it Jenn, You Are Worth It!", and then I would push through.
Thank You so much to all of my amazing friends for all the support you are giving me and thanks Fiona, for letting me drag you along now and again, lol. It was nice to have you with me tonight, it helped me keep strong. And to all the readers, if there is anything you are working on and you think it's getting too hard, don't forget to remind yourself that You Are Worth It!
Total Workout Hours Today: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Jenn
Then later in the morning my friend Fiona came over and we did 40 minutes of Just Dance for the Wii, and man, was I sweating by the end of that! Talk about a serious burn, that is one of my favorite things about starting the exercise early in the day, you burn more and harder all day long.
After lunch I did 15 more minutes of a mega burn climbing routine and a mini workout that focuses on blasting away that back fat before I headed back to work for the afternoon. All in all I have done a lot of shoulders, back and core today. But make no mistake, the thighs, butt and abs have been kept busy as well, lol.
Then tonight, after I got the kiddos showered and in bed, Fiona and I went on my first couch to 5k run (30 minutes). Let me just tell ya, I thought I was gonna die! I can honestly say that the running is gonna be the hardest part of the training for me, I have never been a runner. I never would have thought that running 60 seconds and walking 90 seconds repeatedly for 20 minutes would be so hard. But by the half way point I was finally hitting a stride. I finished strong and am really proud of myself. Every time I thought I couldn't do it, I reminded myself "You can do it Jenn, You Are Worth It!", and then I would push through.
Thank You so much to all of my amazing friends for all the support you are giving me and thanks Fiona, for letting me drag you along now and again, lol. It was nice to have you with me tonight, it helped me keep strong. And to all the readers, if there is anything you are working on and you think it's getting too hard, don't forget to remind yourself that You Are Worth It!
Total Workout Hours Today: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Jenn
Monday, March 26, 2012
Week 1 Day 2 Exercisin'
So I started my morning bright and early with 10 minutes of stretching and then moved on to 20 minutes of focusing on my shoulders, butt and abs. They are awesome mini workouts and, let me just tell you, you know you have some serious issues when you are dripping sweat and you want to do the circuit again. I had to tell myself; "Jenn, snap out of it. You still have another hour and 45 minutes to get done today and if you double up on the butt and abs now you probably won't be able to tackle the bike ride later!!" Lol So I made a compromise with myself that if I got done with the rest of my workouts and still wanted to do the shoulders, butt and abs again then I could. :)
Next I tackled my Overall Isolation's (35 minutes) when I got home from work around 5 this evening. Then I immediately grabbed my oldest son and headed off on my bike ride (30 minutes). It was so much fun to not only ride with him, but to be able to see him work hard at it and then to have the opportunity to give him encouragement when he needed it. I think I will be taking him again soon. So if you lost count, that puts me at an hour and 35 for the day.
After dinner and a board game with the family, I got the kids off to bed with the help of my amazing hubby and I settled in to tackle my Zumba for the day (35). Next up, I am headed to my room to do my last 15 minutes before bed. Grand Total for Day 2: 2 hours and 25 minutes!!! Holy Cow, I not only did the 2 hours I did 25 more, I guess its a good thing I didn't give in to that extra 15 this morning, lol.
The best part is, I honestly was scared that I wouldn't be able to juggle work and the kids and family and the routine. But more than that, I wasn't sure I actually had it in me to do the full routine I had set out for myself, and now I know that I Can Do It! Not only can I do it, I am so full of energy and so upbeat today that my husband kept asking why I was so hyper and in such a good mood. Really, I have a lot going on in my life right now, a lot of stresses that would usually bring me down but the exercise is pumping me full of endorphin's and I am not only in a great mood and full of energy, I am not pushing those stresses off on my family and that is so worth it.
Second best part, while my muscles can definitely tell that they have been used and abused they are not killing me. No, I am not limping or in pain. I am so shocked, I seriously expected to hurt a lot more. Maybe it will be like a car wreck or surgery, when it hurts worse the second day... maybe tomorrow morning I won't be able to get out of bed. I guess we'll see.
Thanks for checkin up on me!
Jenn
Next I tackled my Overall Isolation's (35 minutes) when I got home from work around 5 this evening. Then I immediately grabbed my oldest son and headed off on my bike ride (30 minutes). It was so much fun to not only ride with him, but to be able to see him work hard at it and then to have the opportunity to give him encouragement when he needed it. I think I will be taking him again soon. So if you lost count, that puts me at an hour and 35 for the day.
After dinner and a board game with the family, I got the kids off to bed with the help of my amazing hubby and I settled in to tackle my Zumba for the day (35). Next up, I am headed to my room to do my last 15 minutes before bed. Grand Total for Day 2: 2 hours and 25 minutes!!! Holy Cow, I not only did the 2 hours I did 25 more, I guess its a good thing I didn't give in to that extra 15 this morning, lol.
The best part is, I honestly was scared that I wouldn't be able to juggle work and the kids and family and the routine. But more than that, I wasn't sure I actually had it in me to do the full routine I had set out for myself, and now I know that I Can Do It! Not only can I do it, I am so full of energy and so upbeat today that my husband kept asking why I was so hyper and in such a good mood. Really, I have a lot going on in my life right now, a lot of stresses that would usually bring me down but the exercise is pumping me full of endorphin's and I am not only in a great mood and full of energy, I am not pushing those stresses off on my family and that is so worth it.
Second best part, while my muscles can definitely tell that they have been used and abused they are not killing me. No, I am not limping or in pain. I am so shocked, I seriously expected to hurt a lot more. Maybe it will be like a car wreck or surgery, when it hurts worse the second day... maybe tomorrow morning I won't be able to get out of bed. I guess we'll see.
Thanks for checkin up on me!
Jenn
Week 1 Weigh and Measure
O.k., so I Weighed and Measured myself last Monday, knowing that I was going to start this journey. So even though I only "technically" started my Week 1 yesterday, I actually prepped before it and I did my full Saturday workout as outlined in my previous post. That means that Saturday I actually did 2 hours and 15 minutes of workout plus I helped a new neighbor unload and move in. Then yesterday, Sunday, I did my 1 hour worth of daily routines.
Alright, so 2 days in and I am proud to announce that I have lost:
1 1/2 pounds and 3 1/4 inches across my body!!!!!!
Thanks to all for all the support, keep it coming. I appreciate all of you for supporting me in this journey. Remember, I Am Worth It, but, So Are You!
Jenn
Alright, so 2 days in and I am proud to announce that I have lost:
1 1/2 pounds and 3 1/4 inches across my body!!!!!!
Thanks to all for all the support, keep it coming. I appreciate all of you for supporting me in this journey. Remember, I Am Worth It, but, So Are You!
Jenn
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Sunday Exercisin'
Ok, so today is day 1 of week 1 & I did 40 minutes of overall isolations & 20 minutes before bed that consisted of resistance band work for the arms, wall squats, boxing and thigh exercises. Yay! I got an hour in today. Well, tomorrow the real work begins, and it is also my Weigh and Measure day. I am off to sleep and dream about happy scales and tape measures, they are a little scary now, but I think as the weeks go they will become much more like friends to me. ;)
Night World!
Jenn
Night World!
Jenn
My Crazy Idea
O.k., so today is technically Day One of my 9 week challenge that I have made for myself. This workout plan is a little daunting but I am excited to see what the results will be. So I am doing the 9 week running routine from the site http://www.c25k.com/ which is the Couch to 5K plan. I have added to that, my own workout system. In a nutshell I am going to be pushing myself harder than I have ever pushed myself. But I Am Worth It and I am determined to see myself through to my goals.
Daily I will be doing: 35 minutes of Overall Isolation exercises including (resistance bands and weights for my arms, internal girdle and plank exercises for my core and abs and inner thigh and saddlebag exercises. These will be done 7 days a week. Daily I will also be doing a 15 minute or more workout burst before bed to exhaust my muscles and boost metabolic burn while I sleep.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday I will be doing a 30 minute bike ride that involves steep hills and high cardio. I will also do 35 minutes minimum of Just Dance on the Wii (yeah, yeah, its a video game, but try it and tell me that after 35 minutes straight you aren't sweaty and tired).
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday I will be following the Couch to 5k workout routine. I will also do 35 minutes minimum of Zumba (if you haven't figured it out, I enjoy dance, and I believe that if I incorporate something I really love in my routine I will be more motivated to do it).
On top of the list above, every day Monday - Saturday I will also be doing about 15 minutes of other workouts that will rotate so that no two days are the same. These will include focus for abs, shoulders, butt, thigh and overall body. Gotta keep the muscle groups guessing for optimum results.
If you did the math and you think I am crazy because this plan allows for a minimum of 2 hours of workouts on any given day except for Sunday.... I am right there with you. But, I know that if I want to see serious results then I need to really work. In a country where the average woman is a size 14 and the rapid rise of childhood obesity looms over us daily, I am choosing to break the minimum expectations of society and realize my own capabilities and dreams. I am so excited about it that I actually woke up this morning looking forward to working out! Any thoughts, let me know. But most of all, remember to keep it positive.
Also, Mondays are my Weigh and Measure day. So I will be posting my progress on these days (tomorrow I will post my inches lost but they are only 2 days in so I am not expecting much). Also, I will weekly post how many pounds I have lost but I don't know if I am strong enough mentally yet to actually tell you all how much I actually weigh, maybe soon I will feel comfortable enough.
Wish Me Luck!
Jenn
Daily I will be doing: 35 minutes of Overall Isolation exercises including (resistance bands and weights for my arms, internal girdle and plank exercises for my core and abs and inner thigh and saddlebag exercises. These will be done 7 days a week. Daily I will also be doing a 15 minute or more workout burst before bed to exhaust my muscles and boost metabolic burn while I sleep.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday I will be doing a 30 minute bike ride that involves steep hills and high cardio. I will also do 35 minutes minimum of Just Dance on the Wii (yeah, yeah, its a video game, but try it and tell me that after 35 minutes straight you aren't sweaty and tired).
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday I will be following the Couch to 5k workout routine. I will also do 35 minutes minimum of Zumba (if you haven't figured it out, I enjoy dance, and I believe that if I incorporate something I really love in my routine I will be more motivated to do it).
On top of the list above, every day Monday - Saturday I will also be doing about 15 minutes of other workouts that will rotate so that no two days are the same. These will include focus for abs, shoulders, butt, thigh and overall body. Gotta keep the muscle groups guessing for optimum results.
If you did the math and you think I am crazy because this plan allows for a minimum of 2 hours of workouts on any given day except for Sunday.... I am right there with you. But, I know that if I want to see serious results then I need to really work. In a country where the average woman is a size 14 and the rapid rise of childhood obesity looms over us daily, I am choosing to break the minimum expectations of society and realize my own capabilities and dreams. I am so excited about it that I actually woke up this morning looking forward to working out! Any thoughts, let me know. But most of all, remember to keep it positive.
Also, Mondays are my Weigh and Measure day. So I will be posting my progress on these days (tomorrow I will post my inches lost but they are only 2 days in so I am not expecting much). Also, I will weekly post how many pounds I have lost but I don't know if I am strong enough mentally yet to actually tell you all how much I actually weigh, maybe soon I will feel comfortable enough.
Wish Me Luck!
Jenn
Why am I here?
Well, lets start with a little bit about me.... I am 33 years old, I have an amazing husband and 3 beautiful children. I love to craft, quilt, scrap, sew, can goodies, play with my kids, hang with the girls and oh yeah...eat.
I have been using food as a coping mechanism for years. There are a lot of reasons why I am here right now starting this blog, but the main reason is that I finally took an HONEST look at my self. I love my life, my friends, my children, my husband, my hobbies, and myself. But I don't like what I have let myself become physically. I use to be an active person who could barely stay still, I always had so much energy and drive. Where did that person go? Which lead me to... how did I get to this point?
There are a lot of reasons and excuses that helped in contribution to my growing size, but the only thing that matters now, is that I not only know that I need to change, I am ready to make the change. In January I decided that I was tired of all the fad diets, the cleanses and the ignoring the obvious need to get off my butt. I started working out a few times a week, watching not only what I was eating, butt how much I was eating and cutting out soda.
I am proud to say that I have lost about 30 lbs and almost that many inches across my body and I was so impressed with how well I was doing that earlier this month I decided to do an experiment. I decided that I would force a plateau and see if I could just maintain the weight that I had reached. I kept my calories in check and lessened my workouts by one per week. The neatest thing happened, I stayed the same weight! That is when I realized that I had finally made it past the fad dieting funk and had made a lifestyle change that my body was willing to accept. I lost 30 pounds and I kept it off even when I wasn't really working at it.
Which brings us to the present. I am ready to get off this plateau and really FOCUS HARD on upping my game. I am starting this blog as a way to stay accountable to more than just my workout calendar, I want to know that I HAVE to follow up with this blog regularly with my progress and that when I am having a hard day I can look at it and not only be re-focused by my blog but hopefully, I can be motivated by those who read it. Please, feel free to ask questions, leave motivating comments and just let me know if you have any ideas that you think might help me in my journey.
Overall my Final goal is to be down another 36 pounds by Christmas, but my immediate goal is to loose at least 17 more by my birthday (September 1st). I know I can do it, for the first time in my life I not only want to be thin and healthy, I actually believe that I Am Worth It! And I think that is going to make a HUGE difference.
Thank You so much for being a part of my Life Changing Exercise Journey!
My next post is going to outline the insane workout plan that I have created. Prepare yourselves, I am serious, it is REALLY ambitious but I am determined to make it work.
Thanks Again,
Jenn
I have been using food as a coping mechanism for years. There are a lot of reasons why I am here right now starting this blog, but the main reason is that I finally took an HONEST look at my self. I love my life, my friends, my children, my husband, my hobbies, and myself. But I don't like what I have let myself become physically. I use to be an active person who could barely stay still, I always had so much energy and drive. Where did that person go? Which lead me to... how did I get to this point?
There are a lot of reasons and excuses that helped in contribution to my growing size, but the only thing that matters now, is that I not only know that I need to change, I am ready to make the change. In January I decided that I was tired of all the fad diets, the cleanses and the ignoring the obvious need to get off my butt. I started working out a few times a week, watching not only what I was eating, butt how much I was eating and cutting out soda.
I am proud to say that I have lost about 30 lbs and almost that many inches across my body and I was so impressed with how well I was doing that earlier this month I decided to do an experiment. I decided that I would force a plateau and see if I could just maintain the weight that I had reached. I kept my calories in check and lessened my workouts by one per week. The neatest thing happened, I stayed the same weight! That is when I realized that I had finally made it past the fad dieting funk and had made a lifestyle change that my body was willing to accept. I lost 30 pounds and I kept it off even when I wasn't really working at it.
Which brings us to the present. I am ready to get off this plateau and really FOCUS HARD on upping my game. I am starting this blog as a way to stay accountable to more than just my workout calendar, I want to know that I HAVE to follow up with this blog regularly with my progress and that when I am having a hard day I can look at it and not only be re-focused by my blog but hopefully, I can be motivated by those who read it. Please, feel free to ask questions, leave motivating comments and just let me know if you have any ideas that you think might help me in my journey.
Overall my Final goal is to be down another 36 pounds by Christmas, but my immediate goal is to loose at least 17 more by my birthday (September 1st). I know I can do it, for the first time in my life I not only want to be thin and healthy, I actually believe that I Am Worth It! And I think that is going to make a HUGE difference.
Thank You so much for being a part of my Life Changing Exercise Journey!
My next post is going to outline the insane workout plan that I have created. Prepare yourselves, I am serious, it is REALLY ambitious but I am determined to make it work.
Thanks Again,
Jenn
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