Well I am currently on day 3 of Insanity attempt #3 and things are going well.. finger's x'd I can keep it up for 63 days..
so here are my Fit Test Results from my very 1st attempt at it.. and I am proud to say I have improved.. not by much but still an improvement means I am moving in the right direction right?? Oh yeah and I am still not sure if you count every kick or every other one LOL
Insanity Fit Test #1 (Novemeber 22, 2010)
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?
Insanity Fit Test #1 (August 1, 2011)
Day 1 Fit Test results:
Switch Kicks: 55 or 110
Power Jacks: 47
Power Knees: 70
Power Jumps: 27
Globe Jumps: 8
Suicide Jumps: 10
Push-up Jacks: 18
Low Plank Oblique: 25 or 50
So as you can see I did do better on most things 9 months later.. let's see how it changes in 2 months from now.. next fit test is 08/15/11.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Today is THE Day!
I have decided to only talk about my workouts to myself and on this blog.. One it helps me stay accountable to myself.. no one else really matters.
I do feel like a lot of people get tired of me posting stuff on my FB acct about working out and eating healthy. I guess they are either jealous or upset with themselves that they can't do it or WONT do it.
I have been using Jerry as an excuse not to workout for the past month and that is ridiculous. How can a baby be an excuse.. Katie get off your ass and workout and eat better.
No more Cherry Vanilla Dr Peppers or Sweet tea.. no more tator tots (even if they are the kid's meal pck).. If I start today I can be ready for Warrior Dash in September and have an Awesome Birthday gift for myself..
I did it last year for my Birthday so I guess this year shouldn't be any different.
So my plan is this.
Lose 10-15 lbs this month!
Shakeology once a day
Carbs only for breakfast if any
Lean meats and lots of beans
Workout at least 30 minutes a day using The Insanity program.. I HAVE TO GET THROUGH THIS PROGRAM once and for all!!!
Update this blog daily on my accountability regardless if it is to say I failed!
Will try to throw in some weight training as well!
Starting stats to come!
I do feel like a lot of people get tired of me posting stuff on my FB acct about working out and eating healthy. I guess they are either jealous or upset with themselves that they can't do it or WONT do it.
I have been using Jerry as an excuse not to workout for the past month and that is ridiculous. How can a baby be an excuse.. Katie get off your ass and workout and eat better.
No more Cherry Vanilla Dr Peppers or Sweet tea.. no more tator tots (even if they are the kid's meal pck).. If I start today I can be ready for Warrior Dash in September and have an Awesome Birthday gift for myself..
I did it last year for my Birthday so I guess this year shouldn't be any different.
So my plan is this.
Lose 10-15 lbs this month!
Shakeology once a day
Carbs only for breakfast if any
Lean meats and lots of beans
Workout at least 30 minutes a day using The Insanity program.. I HAVE TO GET THROUGH THIS PROGRAM once and for all!!!
Update this blog daily on my accountability regardless if it is to say I failed!
Will try to throw in some weight training as well!
Starting stats to come!
Monday, July 11, 2011
WOW Life is making this hard for me!
Life is definitely making things hard for me and especially getting workouts in.. but I have made a commitment to myself to do this! I have 10 measly little pounds to lose and by God I am gonna lose them no BUTTS about it!!
I want to lose the weight, gain the muscle and tone my body up!
Strengths:
Legs
Arms
Weaknesses:
Abs
Glutes
Plan of action:
Work out at least 30 minutes a day no matter what!
Eat less sugar and carbs!
Drink tons of water!
Workout HARD CORE!
Meditate and do Yoga!
Breath!!!
I can do this, I just have to put things into perspective!
1: Stop
2: Think
3: What could happen?
4: Is that what you want?
I want to lose the weight, gain the muscle and tone my body up!
Strengths:
Legs
Arms
Weaknesses:
Abs
Glutes
Plan of action:
Work out at least 30 minutes a day no matter what!
Eat less sugar and carbs!
Drink tons of water!
Workout HARD CORE!
Meditate and do Yoga!
Breath!!!
I can do this, I just have to put things into perspective!
1: Stop
2: Think
3: What could happen?
4: Is that what you want?
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Meatless!!
I have decided to go meatless for at least a month and thinking of just doing it for a while.. So far I am on my 3rd day and really love it! I am curious to see how it really is effecting my body. I am working out and eating clean (@ 95% at least). I have found quite a few resources on vegetarian eating and recipes.. I am cutting my carbs and sugar intake quite a bit as well.
I decided today that I am going to go by the Triple D's to achieve my goals. I don't need anyone's help, I don't need anyone to push me, this is all on me.. Dedication, Determination and Discipline! Those are my tools, those are the things that are going to push me to be a better person and to achieve my goals!
Goals:
Weight loss: 10-13 lbs (depending on the day)
Fat loss: 14% BF (or more)
Muscle gain: arms, legs, core
Mental gain: Stronger Woman, Wife, Mother, Daughter, Friend, & Katie!!
Time Frame:
October 6, 2012 (my 40th birthday)
I CAN DO THIS!!
I decided today that I am going to go by the Triple D's to achieve my goals. I don't need anyone's help, I don't need anyone to push me, this is all on me.. Dedication, Determination and Discipline! Those are my tools, those are the things that are going to push me to be a better person and to achieve my goals!
Goals:
Weight loss: 10-13 lbs (depending on the day)
Fat loss: 14% BF (or more)
Muscle gain: arms, legs, core
Mental gain: Stronger Woman, Wife, Mother, Daughter, Friend, & Katie!!
Time Frame:
October 6, 2012 (my 40th birthday)
I CAN DO THIS!!
Thursday, May 12, 2011
WOW it's been a while
Even though it has been a while since I have posted I have been very busy keeping up with my workouts and healthy lifestyle.. (not as well as I had hoped on the eating thing but working on it each day).
I have kept up with my running and I am able to go for about 20+ minutes at 4.7 to 4.9 speed and I am good with that.. I want to work on my stamina for a while and then I'll concentrate on speed and time..
I am lifting heavier and more often.. I can definitely see a difference in my body.. my legs are getting AWESOME and my arms are getting stronger each time.. I love it.. I feel I have the perfect body for lifting because I am tall and lean.. it shows when I lift and I totally LOVE that..
I do have to work on my core and my abs.. they are not so easy to show definition.. darn spare ten speed bike tire LOL I am working on it though.. and each day I am getting stronger mentally when it comes to making better food choices and drinking tons of water.
I will make it through this and I will get the body that I long for!
Rock On!
I have kept up with my running and I am able to go for about 20+ minutes at 4.7 to 4.9 speed and I am good with that.. I want to work on my stamina for a while and then I'll concentrate on speed and time..
I am lifting heavier and more often.. I can definitely see a difference in my body.. my legs are getting AWESOME and my arms are getting stronger each time.. I love it.. I feel I have the perfect body for lifting because I am tall and lean.. it shows when I lift and I totally LOVE that..
I do have to work on my core and my abs.. they are not so easy to show definition.. darn spare ten speed bike tire LOL I am working on it though.. and each day I am getting stronger mentally when it comes to making better food choices and drinking tons of water.
I will make it through this and I will get the body that I long for!
Rock On!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
02/15/2011
Well I have slacked quite a bit this weekend when it comes to actually working out.. but I did not by any means do NOTHING.. Saturday I ran around like a mad woman getting Joshua's Birthday Party going... then Sunday was my OFF DAY so that was OK.. but Monday the only excuse I can use is AF showed and was not very nice.. I had NO energy and NO motivation.. but Today.. I got my sweat on for sure..
Treadmill:
W3D1 C25K (brisk walk 5 mins, run 90 secs, walk 90 secs, run 3 mins, walk 3 mins x 2)
I did this but instead of x 2 I did it x 3.5.. I tried my hardest to go x 4 but couldn't make it.. I was TIRED and I had sweat running down my face and into my eyes.. LOL boy do I sweat when I run... it is crazy.
I am drinking lots of water and had a Shakeology for breakfast.. now my lunch wasn't great.. I had about a 1/2 cup of cheese tortellini ... I guess I'll have to make up for that huh??
Treadmill:
W3D1 C25K (brisk walk 5 mins, run 90 secs, walk 90 secs, run 3 mins, walk 3 mins x 2)
I did this but instead of x 2 I did it x 3.5.. I tried my hardest to go x 4 but couldn't make it.. I was TIRED and I had sweat running down my face and into my eyes.. LOL boy do I sweat when I run... it is crazy.
I am drinking lots of water and had a Shakeology for breakfast.. now my lunch wasn't great.. I had about a 1/2 cup of cheese tortellini ... I guess I'll have to make up for that huh??
Thursday, February 10, 2011
02/10/2011
Today I have done pretty good, or at least I think I have..
Stationary Bike:
15 minutes, level 7, burned 153 cals
Treadmill:
Run/Walk program 50 minutes 3.2mph (walk) and 5.5mph (run), burned 364 cals.
Brisk walk 5 mins, run/walk intervals of 90 sec runs & 2 minute walks. Doubled the time for C25K W2D2.
Food Issues:
Hot Chocolate.. but in my defense it was -11 degrees outside.. I was flippin cold LOL
Food Qualities:
drinking tons of water, only had 4 tootsie roll midges, and didn't eat the shells for my chicken tacos at lunch.
I am extremely tired.. but I may try to do a disc tonight at home.. who knows..
Stationary Bike:
15 minutes, level 7, burned 153 cals
Treadmill:
Run/Walk program 50 minutes 3.2mph (walk) and 5.5mph (run), burned 364 cals.
Brisk walk 5 mins, run/walk intervals of 90 sec runs & 2 minute walks. Doubled the time for C25K W2D2.
Food Issues:
Hot Chocolate.. but in my defense it was -11 degrees outside.. I was flippin cold LOL
Food Qualities:
drinking tons of water, only had 4 tootsie roll midges, and didn't eat the shells for my chicken tacos at lunch.
I am extremely tired.. but I may try to do a disc tonight at home.. who knows..
02/09/2011
I slacked today and did NOTHING.. I can't believe it but I did.. I guess that means today and the rest of this week I have to torture myself to get back in line.. WHY do I do this to myself.
EXCUSE:
Worked from home due to Snow in.. arrgghh.. worked in PJ's until 1pm shhhh don't tell anyone.. and had a meeting at 5pm that took about an hour and a half... then it was time to cook dinner, eat, get Joshua to bed.. well then I had the perfect opportunity and guess what I did instead??? I baked!! I baked a Cinnamon Bubble Loaf. At least I made it more healthy than the original recipe.. I cut the sugar way down and used skim milk and Heart Smart Bisquick.. it was delish..
Ok excuse time over.. time to get my butt in gear!
EXCUSE:
Worked from home due to Snow in.. arrgghh.. worked in PJ's until 1pm shhhh don't tell anyone.. and had a meeting at 5pm that took about an hour and a half... then it was time to cook dinner, eat, get Joshua to bed.. well then I had the perfect opportunity and guess what I did instead??? I baked!! I baked a Cinnamon Bubble Loaf. At least I made it more healthy than the original recipe.. I cut the sugar way down and used skim milk and Heart Smart Bisquick.. it was delish..
Ok excuse time over.. time to get my butt in gear!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
02/08/2011
Got my cardio in and some strength training.. yahhh
Stationary Bike:
15 Minutes at level 6 (higher intensity too)
Running:
Walked 3 minutes. Ran for 7 minutes straight at 5.5mph
Strength Training:
normal pull ups w/#8 assist, 10 pu's
normal push ups 10 reg, 4 on knees
rev grip pull ups w/#9 assist, 8 pu's
military push ups, 8 on knees
wide grip pull ups w/#10 assist, 6 pu's
Plange push ups, 7 on tippy toes
Food Issues:
This was a carb day and I think I over did it.. I still need to limit my carbs even on carb days.
Food Qualities:
7 8oz glasses of water (need to improve that)
2 8oz glasses of skim milk
ate nuts, grapes, home made guacamole for snacks, had albacore tuna sandwich for Dinner.
Stationary Bike:
15 Minutes at level 6 (higher intensity too)
Running:
Walked 3 minutes. Ran for 7 minutes straight at 5.5mph
Strength Training:
normal pull ups w/#8 assist, 10 pu's
normal push ups 10 reg, 4 on knees
rev grip pull ups w/#9 assist, 8 pu's
military push ups, 8 on knees
wide grip pull ups w/#10 assist, 6 pu's
Plange push ups, 7 on tippy toes
Food Issues:
This was a carb day and I think I over did it.. I still need to limit my carbs even on carb days.
Food Qualities:
7 8oz glasses of water (need to improve that)
2 8oz glasses of skim milk
ate nuts, grapes, home made guacamole for snacks, had albacore tuna sandwich for Dinner.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
02/07/2011
I did great I got in plenty of cardio to start my week off right.
Stationary Bike:
15 Minutes at level 5
Week 2 Day 1 C25K
Per Schedule: Brisk walk 5 minutes, jog 90 seconds, walk 2 minutes.. continue for 20 minutes.
What I did: Brisk walk 5 minutes, jog 90 seconds, walk 2 minutes.. continued for 40 minutes.
Food Issues:
1 cup of Hot Chocolate
Cereal, 1/2 cup pasta, 4 tootsie roll midges, @ 1/8 cup whole fat cheese
Food Qualities:
5 8oz glasses of water (need to improve that)
2 8oz glasses of skim milk
ate nuts, grapes, & banana for snacks
Stationary Bike:
15 Minutes at level 5
Week 2 Day 1 C25K
Per Schedule: Brisk walk 5 minutes, jog 90 seconds, walk 2 minutes.. continue for 20 minutes.
What I did: Brisk walk 5 minutes, jog 90 seconds, walk 2 minutes.. continued for 40 minutes.
Food Issues:
1 cup of Hot Chocolate
Cereal, 1/2 cup pasta, 4 tootsie roll midges, @ 1/8 cup whole fat cheese
Food Qualities:
5 8oz glasses of water (need to improve that)
2 8oz glasses of skim milk
ate nuts, grapes, & banana for snacks
Monday, February 7, 2011
Evil Plateau!
Well I have hit a very Evil Plateau in my weight loss goals.. I have been hovering around 163-165.. I have 13-15 lbs to lose and it just isn't happening. I know I occasionally have a small snack.. but nothing too bad.. So my next action plan is Shakeology. I ordered a month supply in hopes that it will get me over this stupid plateau.
I am training for a 5k run in September or October (Race for the Cure). I am doing the C25K training method (Couch to 5K). It is an awesome method and it works.. I am of course doing it on a treadmill right now due to the weather. So I am getting cardio in at least 3 days a week and I am trying to do other things on 3 of the other days.
Wish me luck!
I am training for a 5k run in September or October (Race for the Cure). I am doing the C25K training method (Couch to 5K). It is an awesome method and it works.. I am of course doing it on a treadmill right now due to the weather. So I am getting cardio in at least 3 days a week and I am trying to do other things on 3 of the other days.
Wish me luck!
Monday, January 3, 2011
My own Personal Challenge
I have created my own personal challenge for the month of January 2011. From 01/03/11 to 01/30/11 I will be Eating Clean, Drinking tons of water, exercising at least 6 days a week for at least 1 hour a day, meditating more often, taking Katie Time, getting accurate amounts of sleep, participating in Project 365, saving money and learning something new (haven't decided on what to learn yet)!
I will be holding myself accountable for my actions and non-actions, good choices and bad choices, motivation and excuses!!! If I can do this for 24 straight days, I can create the healthy well being that I want! I can't depend on others to help ME, it is only ME that can help ME!!
I am taking steps to reach my goal weight of 150 lbs by June 1, 2011. Day by day I will sit down and reflect on what I did that day to better myself or what I did to harm myself. I will then make adjustments on how to just BETTER myself with no harming allowed!
I will be holding myself accountable for my actions and non-actions, good choices and bad choices, motivation and excuses!!! If I can do this for 24 straight days, I can create the healthy well being that I want! I can't depend on others to help ME, it is only ME that can help ME!!
I am taking steps to reach my goal weight of 150 lbs by June 1, 2011. Day by day I will sit down and reflect on what I did that day to better myself or what I did to harm myself. I will then make adjustments on how to just BETTER myself with no harming allowed!
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