SORRY!!!

Well I blew it with my first attempt at Insanity.. and I feel terrible about it.. It seems I have let several things get in my way and my mind. I have done the exercises on and off through out the past 2 months but not consistantly like I needed to or wanted to.
I have made a new goal (not a new years resolution) to get started HARD CORE on January 3, 2011 and sticking with it.. This week and next week while vacationing and off work.. I am going to do ab work and different work outs each day to get myself back into the swing of things.
I think I am going to take accountability pics too... I have seen many people doing that and it seems to work for them so I may as well try it for myself.
I am taking on other GOALS for 2011 as well.. I will be doing a picture 365 Project and I am super excited about it.. I love photography and this is a great way to get me into it and see how I like it as well as document my whole year. Fun and exciting things are coming for me and my family in 2011 and I want it to all be documented for our future memories.
Well again.. I have just stank it up on my work outs and I WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!

Insanity Fit Test #1

Day 1 Fit Test results:
Switch Kicks: *either 37 or 74
Power Jacks: 34
Power Knees: **66
Power Jumps: 22
Globe Jumps: 7 (YIKES)
Suicide Jumps: 9
Push-up Jacks: 13
Low Plank Oblique: 25

*not sure if I count every kick or every other kick
**do you switch to the other side for the next test?

Overall I think I did fairly good considering I am sick with allergies and want to go to bed now! I am following up this fit test with a Results and Recovery Drink.. YUMMY!

INSANITY

Well I haven't been here in a while and well I have been really sucking at keeping up with my work outs.. basically did Yoga a few times and some ab work here and there but other than that NOTHING.. ashamed but that's the truth. But I am here now to do something about it.. with the help of INSANITY. I totally had to pick the butt kickingest program to get my ass back in gear.. I start tomorrow..
Taking my measurements tonight.
I'll update with my fit test results tomorrow and how well I do with the meal plan.
WISH ME LUCK!!!

Missing: Me

Well I have had a rough patch lately and have just been letting negativity overrun me. I have to get out of that mindset and do what it takes to be ME! I started BBL and a little running.. BBL is great but after P90X it just didn't challenge me enough so I moved back to P90X for a 2nd round.. SUPER right? well not really.. after the 1st complete week I felt great and was proud of my accomplishments because I was actually doing the work outs soooo much better than the 1st round. Well then vacation came along and it is really hard to take P90X with you on the road to visit family because not only do you have to have the space you have to have the time and in our case we live so far away from all of our family that we like to spend pretty much all of time visiting and catching up. I know some may consider that an excuse but I don't.. You can't judge unless you are in the same shoes. So I did actually get one run in while visiting but OMG it was 33 degrees out there and I of course brought shorts to work out in LOL needless to say my 30+ minute run whittled down to a tough 20 minutes. A very COLD 20 minutes.. now get this.. it wasn't really my legs that got cold.. my hands (especially my thumbs) and my ears were hurting so bad.. I didn't even worry about the breathing thing LOL I was in pain.. haha
Well so to add to the coldness and mind you I chose the COLDEST morning of the trip to run, but after that my sister in law informed me that I should run with our dog or just not do it at all because there was a missing girl from the neighborhood and they suspected foul play. So that kind of freaked me out because I can't run with Russell, he is impossible to control when he sees something he wants on walks let alone a run LOL .. he would have taken me for a run rather hahaha.. And so I didn't run any more for the remainder of my trip. Good thing I think though since they found the girls remains during that week in the park I was running near YIKES.. so I guess I was OK for not running..
So anyway after that long ramble.. I get home and am ready to Rock and Roll again with my exercise routine right?? WRONG.. I get a super duper allergy attack and am out for 2 days.. then the Halloween ruckus starts and now here I am November 1, 2010 and I should be on my Recovery week from my 1st month of P90X.. buttttttt NOOOOO I am not.. I am sitting here typing about how I am missing.
But I did decide to take a small break from working out and here is my reason..
I am a new Beachbody coach and I want to get my biz off the ground and running. I spend 1 to 1 1/2 hours daily on P90X or another exercise program.. after working a full day, cooking for my family, eating, homework and quality time.. it is time for bed.. so I have had no time to make on working on my biz.. so I have decided that I will replace my work out time with Biz time until I can get it MOVING.. but will continue to do small exercises (10-15 minutes) when I can each day. I am dieting also kinda.. I don't really consider it dieting though because I eat pretty healthy every day any way.. so what i am doing is .. I am eliminating grains every other day. So no rice, bread, pasta, cereal, etc... every other day.. and so far I am doing really good.. I am down to 165 lbs so I am still losing weight and I only have about 10-15lbs to go. I am excited and will do anything to get to my goal of 150-155..

"To guarantee success, act as if it were impossible to fail." ~ Dorothea Brande

P90X Graduate!!!

Well I DID IT.. I graduated P90X on September 27th, 2010. I can't believe I stuck with it for 3 hard long months. It seriously kicked my butt until the end. I feel so much more stronger, confident and healthier. I still have a little ways to go but I feel AWESOME and I am proud of my efforts and achievements.

90 Day Stats:
Weight -12lbs
Chest -2.5 inches
R Arm +1/2 inches
L Arm +1/4 inches
Waist -3 inches
Hips -4 inches
R Thigh -1 inch
L Thigh -1 inch
Confidence +100%
Health +110%

All of that sweat and tears have paid off. And I am ready to start my next journey to a healthy and fit LIFE. I am going to do 4 weeks of Classic Brazil Butt Lift and try to incorporate C25K in there for 9 weeks. I'll do P90X again and I want to try Insanity out. This is a lifestyle, habit, mental, body, and soul change for me.. it is my new life and I LOVE IT!

"Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go" ~William Feather

I did IT!!

I joined the Beachbody Team as a COACH.. I feel I am now ready to do this.. I wanted to get my mind straight and my body in order. I have accomplished both. I am doing awesome on my food. I occasionally have a snack that is not GREAT for you but is not too bad for you either. I need that kind of balance in my life LOL
I am so super excited about starting this Journey.. I love to inspire others to get fit and healthy. I am not a pushy person and I CAN NOT try to sell products that I don't believe in so this is PERFECT for me because I TOTALLY believe in the Beachbody products.. I know for a fact that P90X and Brazil Butt Lift work.. if you stick with them and eat clean. I also Love the Recovery Drink.. YUMMY it is my favorite after workout drink. I sooo recommend it to anyone doing a strenuous work out.
So CHEERS to me on beginning this newest journey in my new Healthy Lifestyle.

"What lies before us and what lies beyond are tiny compared to what lies within us" ~Henry David Thoreau

Day 78

Today is day 78.. WOW.. I am almost done with this round..
Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps.. YUMMY..
I have decided to do 4 week so Brazil Butt Lift along with starting C25K again. I need to get some new running shoes, I have been taking calcium and taking vit D for a few months now so I am praying that my bones are stronger now and since I have been working out hoping that I have strengthened up to help ease the run some. Finger's x'd I don't break another tibia..
I am excited about starting to run again.. when I was doing it before it was so nice out there.. like I was free and had some much needed Katie time alone. Even if I was in pain it was still just ME and the wind... After BBL and C25K I really want to try Insanity. That work out looks awesome..

Well I'll close for now.. will update later this week...

"It is a rough road that lead to the height of greatness" ~Seneca

P90X Day 76 Completed

Well today I completed Day 76 of P90X round 1.. I missed a day some how so I ended up making up for it tonight.. I did Legs and Back (supposed to have done yesterday) and then KenpoX .. so I BROUGHT IT for 2 hours straight.. that is just crazy.. I am sure I'll pay for it tomorrow LOL

I am super proud of myself for making it this far.. I have 2 more weeks and I'll be DONE with this stage.. then onto Brazil Butt Lift for 4 weeks. And I am going to try to start the C25K again (this time without breaking my Tibia).

I actually used the pull up bar tonight.. I used a chair but I still did very well. I got 8 on each of the 1st round workouts and then about 7 or 6 on the last round.. I was pooped LOL

Tomorrow is my rest day but I have a few rooms left to clean to get the house ready for Wednesday's visitor..

"When someone tells me the is only one way to do things, it always lights a fire under my butt. My instant reaction is, I'm gonna prove you wrong."
-Picabo Street

Day 4 Michi's Ladder

well I have been doing Barbie's Clean Eating Challenge for 4 days now.. using Michi's Ladder (Tier 1 & 2).. it is going well.. I used my cheat meal today and it was great.. I got Taco Bueno for lunch.. party taco and party burrito.. I took almost all of the cheese off (about 90%) and thoroughly enjoyed them both.. YUMMY.. now back to my clean eating regimen.. I am actually doing pretty good.. you get one cheat meal a week and today was my day.. next week I'll be using Wednesday as my cheat meal day since I have the Uproar Fest Concert.. I am thinking pizza LOL but not sure.. I may still try to be a little good.. who knows..
I am super proud of myself.. I am doing good and my weight is staying the same or going down a little bit.. I am currently at 169.5 which is awesome.. I haven't been past 170 in FOREVER.. I just want to make it to 165 for now.. my overall goal 150 but I know I should celebrate each milestone and going under 170 is SUPER!!!
I can do this.. I know I can.. and on October 6th.. my beautiful birthday.. I will enjoy a big ol fat piece of b-day cake and highly enjoy it..

"Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase; just take the first step" ~ Dr Martin Luther King Jr

I must be CRAZY!

Yesterday was a super crazy day I am guessing..
I do my normal routine work out of Plyometrics.. the Mother of all P90X right.. well then after dinner I am sitting on the computer lazin around and Steve says.. I am gonna do Legs and Back tonight.. wanna do it with me? Well I didn't realize he was joking and said SURE.. WTFreak???
I am on drugs??? well guess what.. I did it.. and today well my knees are reminding me of how crazy that was!!! They feel like they are about to bust off of my legs onto the floor.. that would not be good at all. :)
I didn't do all of the back work because I have shoulders and arms today and will get plenty of work doing that. I am really Bringing it this Phase.. I want to get in great shape and be the best I can.. I want to have a body I am comfortable with and love to look at .. I am getting there but I have a ways to go to get to my goal.
Speaking of goals.. My original goal was to lose 25-30lbs but now I am more interested in toning up and gaining muscle (not too much) but the weight isn't as important any more.. I do like seeing the numbers go down but it doesn't break me when I don't see a movement. I measure tomorrow and I am eager and anxious to see the results.. I am fairly sure I lost a few inches in my chest area because I have to use the 1st (inner) hooks on my bra LOL and I have always been on the middle or last one so this is quite an accomplishment for me seeing that my chest area is one of my most "PROBLEM" areas mentally. I think I have a few normal Problems spots just like most women.. Chest, Butt and thighs.. but I am getting them in shape slowly but surely.. "THUMBS UP"

"If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." ~ Thomas Edison

Phase III starts TODAY!

I am really gonna BRING IT this phase.. it is the last one for this round of P90X and I want to show off what I have gained so far and gain more.. so I have about 28 days of HARD CORE work ahead of me starting TODAY..
I have Chest and Back today and I am pumped. I am a little bummed that I have to do my work out at home because the work gym is still closed arrghh.. because I can't do the actual pull ups at home.. I only have a pull up bar at home and I am not strong enough (YET) to do unassisted pulls ups.. so I'll have to make due with the bands...
I will be taking my current measurements on Saturday 08/28.. I am super excited to see the results of that. I know I have lost 8lbs total since starting and I have to have lost some inches because my clothes fit so loosely now! YAHH
I would like to drop about 25lbs but I know gaining muscle will cause a plateau in my weight loss and I can deal with that...
Wish me luck with this Phase.. I have done all of the discs now so I know what to expect.. know I have to see what I have INSIDE!

"There is only one way to succeed in anything and that is to give everything." ~ Vince Lombardi

Another Pound down!!

Yeah baby.. I have total weight loss of 8lbs so far.. I can't believe it.. well I should since I am working my butt off .. literally I guess haha..
I start Phase III of P90X on Wednesday.. I can't believe I have made it this far.. I have about 35 days left.. sounds like a long time but it really isn't once you get started on it..
I keep reading my last post about FOOD and it motivates me to be strong and not let it beat me.. and I think I am doing great..
Well I think that I am really going to bust it out this next Phase.. just to see what I got and what results I can get.. I have been adding more ab work and it is starting to show.. I hope to have a 6pk within the next few months.. finger's X'd... I know I can do this!!

Victory belongs to the most persevering!! ~ Napoleon

ARRRGGGHH FOOD!!

Why oh WHY is food so demanding.. my mind is trying to be weak and I refuse to let it. I have so much going on right now and I just want to forget about FOOD.. why am I hungry all the darn time? I don't want to eat yet my tummy is growling and my head is hurting..
I need something to help curb this "THING" to tame this "THING".
I am not a drug person and I have never considered myself being of addictive personality but damn this is so overwhelming. I am basically a hypocrite.. I tell people all day. "It is a mind thing, you can control it" but in reality I am struggling with it myself..

FOOD is the devil and I am going to resist it.. I will WIN, I am a WINNER, I can overcome this.. I am strong, I am brave and I am WOMAN..
I will not let food run my life.. I will find a solution! GUM, Gum is the solution.. yes!!!

"The indispensable first step in getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want" ~ Ben Stein

Terrible Choices

Why must I make terrible food choices??? I am just HUNGRY.. I hate this feeling.. I hate that I am depending on something like FOOD to complete me..
My tummy hurts.. I am HUNGRY..
Today I thought I was doing good.. I got a Chick-fil-a Chargrilled Chicken Breast only .. no bread or anything.. so then I come back to work and think "Hmm I'll go get some veggies from the crapoteria" so I go to get some and guess what .. they have Fried Okra (totally love), Potatoes O'Brien, and corn and peas (EWWWW) so with my choices I get the Okra and Potatoes.. well then I get the 3rd degree from Steve and end up only eating about 1/2 cup of the okra and maybe 2 slices of the potatoes.. Steve resigned as my coach because I ate the Okra... He suggested I should have gotten a salad instead of the okra..well I just don't like salad that much and it cost an arm and a leg down there anyway... I just don't understand why I am hungry all the time... why can't I eat a little something, be happy and go on... I normally eat about every 2 hours but it just doesn't always hack it.. What can I do??? I am pleading and begging for help.

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. ~ Oscar Wilde

I need help!

I think I really need FOOD help.. now I just had a very healthy and great lunch but I just feel like I need more help because I am HUNGRY all the darn time.. I hate that feeling and I am not sure if I am truly hungry or just think I am .. so confusing.. why does food have this much control over me?
So far today I have had this:
Breakfast
Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal with 1 cup of skim milk
1 cup of organic seedless watermelon chunks
1 cup of low acid, pulp free OJ

Snack
Tomato & Basil Chips (about 12 chips)
8oz water

Lunch
Veggie Scrambler (2 egg whites, fresh broccoli, red onion, sweet peppers, tomato, spinach, fat free mozzarella cheese, fat free sour cream, salsa, and 1 Tbsp bacon bit pieces)
1 cup of organic seedless watermelon chunks
16oz water

Snack
6 Reduced Fat Nilla Waffers
Chocolate Muscle Milk

I should have left out the chips and nilla waffers right? See I know I just can't do.. WHY???

Still Plugging along

I am still plugging along with the P90X program and am currently on Phase II Week 3 Day 2.. the Day 1 work out Chest, Shoulders and Triceps is a KILLER but I am getting better at it and stronger. I am doing my push ups on my knees still but I am going down further and can do more reps. Last night while having to do my work out at HOME since stupid HR decided to shut our gym at work down temporarily to determine if they can budget in repairs and reopen it.. arrghh but anyway.. So I was doing my work out at home in the back room and after the 5th or 6th set of push ups.. my knee was burning I look down and WOW my skin was all smudged away.. I got carpet burn OUCH... but I just got out my Yoga mat and finished up strong..
I am starting to crap out on the diet part and that bothers me.. I have been so good for so long and I know what I want out of this and that it is a life style change.. why can I not just stick with it.. I mean I am not eating cheese burgers and fries but I am drinking less water now and I am having an occasional small chocolate bar (miniature). I know it adds up.. what the hello am I thinking.. I have to start putting away the short term instant gratification stuff and get with the program..
I should have started with the P90X Nutrition Program and stuck with it.. I think I am going to try to find it and start using it.
Well next week sometime I will be taking my 60 day measurements and stats.. wish me luck

This One Step - choosing a goal and staying to it - changes everything. ~ Scott Reed

Long time No Type

Well I know it has been a super long time since I last posted something here.. it is hard to keep up with life, kids, family, work...etc... and find time to sit at a computer and type about stuff you did that day...
I have been keeping up with my work outs though and I am super proud of myself.. tomorrow will mark the 30 day point.. I started Phase II yesterday and did quite well. I did about 90% of my push ups without going to my knees but I will definitely go to my knees next week as I am going to work on my form and going down FAR... I need to get those specific muscle groups working so that I can do real GOOD push ups in the future.
Also, I have been having this weird tearing noise and fuzzy sensation in my arms when working out.. it kinda feels like when you get chill bumps and your hair sticks up on your arms.. but the hair isn't sticking up it just has that weird feeling... It doesn't burn or sting so I have NO flipping clue what it is.. maybe I'll visit the body builder forums to see..
Tomorrow I will take my 30 day measurements.. I am excited to see the changes I have made in the past 30 days... My clothes fit differently and my weight is hovering around 171.5 to 168.. If I can just break that 170 mark and stay under it I'll be doing great.. I may work on losing more weight after my 90 days are up.. we shall see..
Well that is about it for now... I'll try to keep better records..

"It's time to start living the life you've imagined" ~ Henry James

Been working hard

Well since my nephews have been here with us I haven't had much time to blog so I apologize for tardiness.
So I really haven't lost any more weight but I can definitely see a change in my body.. my clothes fit a lot looser and my body is starting to be defined. I am eating healthier and I am working out every day.. even on my rest day. I even have a plan for this coming weekend when I will be out of town to get all my exercises in on time.

Have gotten Brody on the Ab Ripper X kick and Steve is working out with me a few times a week, just not committing to the actual P90X program YET.. I sure hope he does soon.. I know that it will help him gain the definition he desires. We will see, I'll keep working on him.

So anyway that is about it.. for now.. I promise to try to stay connected better.. the boys are gonna be gone after this weekend so that should allow for more computer time. :)

"Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states." ~Carol Welch

A little catching up

Well I haven't been on since Friday but I have been busy working out and living life so it isn't that I was ignoring you, it is that I was kinda too busy to jot down what I was doing because I was so busy doing IT.
So Saturday, I got in Yoga X.. this is some hard core Yoga.. you sweat like you are running a marathon in the Mojave desert .. it is some ruff stuff. but I love it!!
Sunday was Legs and Back along with Ab Ripper X... did the Legs and Back with Steve YAHHH and waited until later that night to do Ab Ripper X due to the Fourth of July Festivities... but I got it all in and even got Brody to participate.. but from the sounds of his complaining of Ab pain the past few days I may not be able to get him to do it again LOL
Monday I did Kenpo X.. I just love kicking and punching and I do believe I was a lot better at it this time around.. (as far as coordination goes that is) ..
Today is Rest/Stretch day.. I think I am going to do either the X-Stretch DVD or BBL at lunch today.. I just kinda feel lazy if I don't do anything.. and I have Yoga at the Community Center tonight so I should be all rested up and stretched out for tomorrow's WEEK 2 Start....

I am proud of my accomplishments this week.. I made it through the whole week and didn't whine once.. YAHH ME!

I have total and complete confidence in myself!

Shoulders & Arms Plus Ab Ripper X

I got Shoulders and Arms done today at the gym and it wasn't bad I could actually do all of the exercises.. I think I can add a few pounds on for a few of them but we shall see.. and tonight I did the Ab Ripper X.. there are like 364 or so crunches/sit ups in all during the 16 minutes of work out but I am fairly confident that I only did about 100 or maybe ... just maybe 150.. I'll get stronger I know.. and uuuhh yeah by the way.. my 5 year old son Joshua was doing the Mason Twists as good if not better than Tony Horton... LOL that little kid is RIPPED for sure.. he was too darn cute doing the exercises with Steve and I. Yep got Steve-O down there too.. it was a family thang..
So tomorrow is the beloved Yoga-X I love yoga but darn that is super hard mart.. LOL but I love it when it is over, I feel all stretched out and powerful.. LOL
Welp I am pooped and ready for bed.. I'll catch you all on the flip side

Intellectual tasting of life will not supersede muscular activity. ~ Ralph Wado Emerson

PLYOMETRICS is a Killer

Today so far I have burned 714 calories.. not too shabby ehh?? I did the P90X Plyometrics today and OMG .. when Tony Horton says "This is the Mother of all P90X" I totally believe him.. the knee didn't give me any problems so I am excited about that. I am so tired and I know I gave 35% at most but I know I will get stronger and better at this for sure.. I just have to keep pushing play and believing in myself.
So far today I have 80 minutes of cardio.. and will probably go on another walk later with Mom. I could really use a good nap right about now but that isn't going to happen. zzzzzzzzzzzz OOOPPPS.. I actually think I just fell asleep at my desk shhh don't tell anyone.. I soooo have to make it to bed before midnight tonight.. this late night stuff is not working well for me..
Crap I totally lost my train of thought.. probably the lack of sleep.. so I guess I'll go for now.. sorry about that... arrghhh

Remember, the ONLY person you can change is yourself!

Great News!!

Well I had my follow up appt with the Ortopedic Surgeon today and whoo hoo.. My bone density test came back normal so no worries there.. YAHHH .. now my Vitamin D levels didn't fair so well, the range is between 30-100 and mine was right at 30 so I have to stop on my way home to pick up some Vit D and I need to spend at least 20-30 minutes a day in the sun. I think I can handle all of that... I can run but ONLY after strengthening my thighs and hips up some to bear some of the weight and take the pressure off of my knees. The paper also suggested that I do walking instead of running for a while.. blahhh but oh well what ever it takes.. I want to get this bod to rockin so whatever it takes...
On my eating today, I think I am doing AWESOME.. I do seem to go over my sugar intake a lot but it is all from fruit.. and I am not going to stop eating fruit so my numbers look good.. I have cut out all the unnecessary sugars (candy, soda, cookies, etc...) so I think that the sugars from fruits aren't that bad for me.. I will do additional research and ask around but I just think that if I am gonna get sugars wouldn't it be better to come from fruit than other sources???? huh huh??
So anyway.. I also am excited because a few of the gals around work want to do the Brazil Butt Lift DVD with me at work.. that makes me happy to see that others want to get on the GET FIT Train.. I have a few more EAS drinks and then I am going to order some Shakeology.. I can't wait for that.. it is a replacement meal and I hear it is actually GOOD.. I know from the label it is GOOD FOR YOU but the taste is what I was worried about.. I hope they are right but I am sure they are.. I don't think that many people would stand behind a product if it tastes like crap.. or at least I would hope not.
I am going to try to go walking around 3pm today to get in 20 minutes of my time.. and then go walking with or without my mom and Russell later this evening for the remainder of my time. I need to burn those calories and get my heart pumping!
BRING IT!

Gotta get back to it

Well we are back from our camping trip and I ate a bit off track but nothing too bad.. I had a Dr Pepper .. SUE ME.. LOL but I also drank about 123425 gallons of water and equally sweated it out. But as far as exercise goes.. I walked every where I went and even went hiking a few times.. went swimming and used the stairs instead of the elevator (at the lodge we stayed in the last day due to lightening storms).
So today I have to get back to it.. and today isn't a great day for getting back to it but I am going to .. I am soo darn tired and need to catch up on my sleep.. yep gonna hit the sack early tonight. I have walked once already today and plan on doing it again after this post. I am back on track with my eating I am doing good with water consumption, eating low to no fat foods.. lots of fruits, veggies and nuts. I will try to get my mom out for a walk this evening so that will make 3 walks so I will at least get in my 60 minutes of exercise today. Tomorrow I am going to get back on my cardio kick and get this fat off my azz.. I want to start working on my arms too and hopefully after my follow up appt with Dr M tomorrow (orthopedic surgeon) I could start the P90X for REAL DOG.. I am super excited about and can't wait to see what type of results I get and Steve too .. I love working out with him.. he inspires me to be great.
So we shall see.. If I get brave enough I'll pin up some before pics so everyone can see my SUPER KATIE TRANSFORMATION!!!
until then!!!

I ROCK!

Did it Again!

Well today I had a super awesome day.. I ate VERY well and came in Under my calorie points.. whoo hoo.. I also did the BBL again and yet again it kicked my patootie. but I felt I did do a few of the moves better than last night. My legs and butt hurt quite a bit mostly my legs when I sit down or get up but it is well worth it.. and this weekend I will not be able to do any of my video work outs so I will work on my arms.. and hopefully be able to get in a few hikes to get in the cardio aspect. I wish I could run.. but won't know that until next week. Finger's X'd.

So I am gonna turn in early tonight.. stayed up WAY too late last night... no work tomorrow or Monday though so YIPPEE..

Bring it!!!

BUM BUM kicked my BUM BUM

Well I got it.. my highly anticipated Brazil Butt Lift DVD's came in today and guess who did a work out on it??? yep that would be ME.. so yes it is AWESOME.. I totally love it.. it is hard as hell though and I think that is why I love it so much.. I was sweating so bad it was dripping from my nose and I was standing under a fan while the a/c was running.. hard stuff I tell ya.. my legs and butt will remind me tomorrow I am sure. So I did Bum Bum tonight it is about a 35 minute work out with the last 5 minutes being a cool down period. I have a lot of work to do on the coordination front.. but most of it I could do just not 100% (yet).. I love it so much I am gonna keep it.. (haha, get it.. like a puppy or kitten) well anyway.. so now the dilema.. I can't figure out how many calories I burned during that work out... I tried Googling it and got NOTHING.. so I have placed the question on my Facebook status to see if any of the Beachbody folk may know and come to the rescue. I can't complete my diet and fitness log without that info... arrgghh

So Steve took some before pics and I can't wait to see the after pics.. I just know they will be ROCKIN.. I finished my work out with a AES AdvantEDGE protein drink to help the ol' muscles regain their something or another (insert technical stuff here) ... after I have finished the remaining shakes I have, I am gonna order Shakeology.. it is a meal replacement shake that per the reviews is awesome.. we shall see.. I don't like to spend that much money on something that doesn't work.. so IT BETTER BRING IT!!!

Well it is 11:06pm and I know I am gonna be tired tomorrow.. should prob start my workout earler than 9pm huh??? maybe tomorrow I'll do it during my lunch hour at the gym at work..
Until then.. have a wonderful night and sweet dreams..

You can do this Katie, Remember your goals always!!

Mid Day Bummer

So I did extremely well with my actual FOOD at lunch time.. only about 163 calories in all.. and SUPER YUMMY choice.. I had about 1/4th of a McAlister's Sweet Chipotle Chicken Salad (fat free dressing) and thought I was doing sooo darn good.. then I looked up the Sweet Tea I had and SUPER OUCH MART... 308 Calories.. ouch... so I immediately stopped drinking the tea and will either give it away or toss it, not the cup though it is recyclable.. YAH!!

I am slowly learning about nutrition .. even got Nutrition for Dummies (from the library of course, didn't spend money) and I will learn.. I have a pretty good idea about what to eat and what not too but really didn't think much about drinks other than things like shakes, pop, and other known sugary drinks.. I am not sure why I wouldn't have thought about Sweet (hint) Tea... Well I do now and I am fortunate enough to have great friends and one of them just took my tea so I wouldn't have to toss it, and she gave me grapes in exchange for it.. YUMMY.

I am trying to get a few gals on board with working out.. everyone can benefit from working out and eating healthier Right???? I know I wont depend on them to work out with because I know this is an individual goal of mine and working out is really an individual thing.. but it never hurts to have lots of support and a few buddies to work out with every once in a while.. but since we have a super cool FREE gym at work, why the hello not have some gals join me down there.. the room is plenty big enough... but I know, since I have done it before, that I can do it alone.. this is my Katie goal and I know I can only depend on Katie to do the right thing and take control of my body.

Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness. ~Edward Stanley

Morning workout didn't happen

Well just as I figured, the morning work out didn't happen. 1st off Steve didn't get a chance to read all of the P90X info that he wanted to because he went to bed early.. and 2nd I didn't get my lazy butt out of bed until it was time to get up and get ready for work. SOOOOOO I guess that just means I'll have to bust it out at lunch today and possibly tonight.
On a side note, I just went with Steve to get the volume issue resolved in the gym.. yesterday I used the P90X Kenpo disc in silence because I failed to push one measly little button.. damit.. oh well I still got in an awesome work out.. you don't have to be able to listen to work out and follow a DVD right?? I guess sight would be the only necessity. So anyway the volume issue is resolved and while we were down in the gym Steve felt he needed to show me the proper way to work a few of the machines since I complain about being a Nerd for reading the instructions in front of all of the "MEAT" down there.. so he was kind enough to show me and it is VERY apparent that I need arm and upper body strength training uuhhh like IMMEDIATELY.. I did one pull up using 110lb assist so that means I got about 63lbs of butt up in the air... I seriously need to get this little weakling arms up to shape.. and I thank God every day that I don't have those hangy things on the sides... long arms tend to stretch that stuff out... Thank you God!
So today's lesson will be Shoulder's and Arms.. and yes I know I am not going in the proper P90X order at this time but it is because I am just getting warmed up and ready to begin the P90X 3 month journey after our vacation .. plus I should have my Brazil Butt Lift dvd in as well and I can't wait to get started on that.. I don't really need a butt lift but would like to firm it up some and work on my inner thighs.. this dvd is supposed to work out 3 muscles in your butt (yeah you have 3 in there ladies and gents) , abs, thighs, hips, the whole shabam.. I really am excited... I have a few more AES protein shakes left to finish up and then we have decided to invest in some of the Shakeology drinks.. they are meal replacement drinks that have tons of GOODIES in them.. and yes if you think that I sound like a Beachbody infomercial .. good job you pay attention.. I am not a BB Coach (yet, thinking about it) but I know for a fact that at least one of their products works and that is P90X... I have also done a lot of research on some of the supplement products BB has to offer and the Shakeology product is top rated so I figure I'll give it a try.
So since I am at work I should probably get to it.. Just wanted to blab about a few things..
Have an AWESOME day! BRING IT!

I Did it!

Today I got started.. it wasn't a well planned attempt but it was a start and I am proud of myself.
I got in 40 minutes of Kenpo X and boy do I need some coordination skills. I found out quickly that kicking and punching really has an art to it.. I'll have to keep working at it, cuz I aint got it right now!
Tomorrow morning we (Stephen and I) are going to try to do it early in the morning so we can get it in before the nasty day starts.. so Chest and Back here we come.. Ab Ripper X may have to wait until tomorrow night because I am not sure we will have an hour and 1/2 to dedicate to this in the AM before work.. we shall see.. I have 20 more minutes of working out tonight so I think I am just going to do a few crunchers and call her a night..
We are getting closer to our Camping trip.. I am so excited.. also excited about getting my Brazil Butt Lift DVD set soon.. I eagerly go to the mail box each day like a kid at Christmas time.. it is crazy.. I also got Nutrition for Dummies.. I need to read up and learn how to eat better and why I am eatting the things I eat.. EDUCATION is my friend!
I can do this, I really can! I turned down home made Rice Krispie treats that mom and Joshua made today.. they look sooo darn good.. and also got offered a donut this mrng.. passed on it too.. I am doing great... actually when I was offered the donut I got this vivid image in my head of my butt and it had two donuts for my cheeks.. LOL I guess the saying is true.. "You are what you eat"!!!

The Journey Begins

Today, well actually this past weekend.. I made the decision to change my life.. I am going to get my body back and be in the best shape of my life.
I have a goal, plan of action and awesome team of coaches and support group.

My Goal
To lose at least 25lbs, live a healthier lifestyle, stengthen my entire body
Date
06/21/10
Groups, Orginations, Networks, people to work with
Steve (hubby), Shannon (Beachbody coach), April (Personal trainer)
Plan of Action
Work out 6 days a week, for 30-60 minutes, eat healthier, cut out sugary snacks and drinks, educate myself on nutrition and training. Use P90X, Brazil Butt Lift, and Yoga to achieve my goals. Work out even if I don't feel like it and even if I can only give 25%.
Time Limit
December 31st, 2010
Benefits
Healthier heart, body and mind. Ability to keep up with my husband and son. Feel more confident about myself. Look great in my clothes. If I am lucky, lose a few bra sizes!

You can do this, I know you can!