Junk no more

It took several weeks for me to realize that Insanity will not work if I fill my tummy with junk. Of course I know that I feel better when I eat clean but sometimes a cupcake just calls my name. It was a harsh weekend food wise and when I tried Insanity I failed. Miserably. Basically folks, follow the eating plan. If you cannot follow it to the letter, please eat clean.

This weekend has been a bad one. My back is going through the aches that seem to come with my special lady time for about a year. It's not pretty and I think I may need to take a week off because it hurts to simply type this entry.

I want to share a few recipes a found and made. The recipes come from: http://meganerdruns.com/ This young lady makes incredible dishes and thus far they are super delicious and very healthy.

The first is my breakfast and it will probably be my breakfast for the remainder of the week: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE OATMEAL. The name has your mouth watering, right? Well, i won't read off the ingredients because I encourage you to visit the website. I'm sure you'll find something yummy to make for your breakfast or lunch: http://meganerdruns.com/2009/06/29/strawberry-shortcake-oatmeal/

The second is a summer salad. I made it for my coworker and she said she spent her lunch dissecting the salad so she can make it on her own. The only difference is that I used spinach because it's yummy and I didn't add chicken. I only eat seafood. I just might try it with shrimp next time.

Oh, I tried Power Cardio and Resistance tonight but I was that chubby girl in the back of the Fit TV program doing the modified version. Hey, I still burned 415 calories so all was not lost. Plus, I felt a little better while I did it until now. Geesh, a woman's body is a curious thing.

Until later...

Insanity Day 4: Cardio Recovery Pt 2

Just a little update during my Insanity part duex - I feel like I'm getting better, faster and stronger. I'm burning mad calories, more focused on my eating plan and I'm actually enjoying working out with honey.

Most of my new updates until I get back to week three will be meals and such so please stay tuned, keep reading and if you're a Beach Body devotee, KEEP PRESSING PLAY!

Insanity Day 17: Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs

I have a blog follower!!!! Yay! Thank you, diva.

So, I'm beginning to see crazy definition in my legs. Yes, you heard that right - definition in Rocky Mountains of my legs. When I went to bed last night I could barely walk. When I woke up this morning walking was difficult. I'm building muscles I never knew existed. There are several people at my workplace doing Insanity and one sistafriend said the same thing about the lower part of her arms. But the definition in my legs is driving me crazy in a good way. So crazy that I went out and tried on short and tight minis that I would have never considered in the past. It's on hold so I still have until 1 tomorrow to buy it. I'll keep you updated.

Today was Pure Cardio which has been described as the devil. I've changed my mind and now believe that Plyo cardio circuit is the devil. I screwed up with my Mio watch and accidentally pressed stop during the warm up. I ended with 498 calories for the cardio and 158 for cardio abs. If I had to guess, I'd add 75-100 calories to that number.

I'm feeling good, proud of what I'm seeing and looking forward to tomorrow more than anyone, well, anyone not doing Insanity can imagine. Cardio Recovery is my friend.

Insanity Day 15: Fit Test

My 5:30 workouts never get easier. Today was my second fit test. Here are my results:

1. Switch kicks: 64-70
2. Power jacks: 32-36
3. Power knees: 70-80
4. Power jumps: 20-20
5. Globe jumps: 8-7
6. Suicide jumps: 8-10
7. Push up jacks: 10-19
8. Low plank oblique: 29-33

Those damn globe jumps. They are not fun at all. However, I'm proud of what I accomplished otherwise.

FYI: Day 14 was a rest day. I didn't do much other than monitor my food intake. We're testing students at school so there was a lot of walking/monitoring the students.

Here's the best news: Shaun T friended ME on Facebook. How awesome is that?

Update: 337 calories burned.

Insanity Day 13: Pure Cardio AND Cardio Abs

I already feel like I'm going to die when it's Pure Cardio day but today was brutal because I had to add Cardio Abs. Shaun T kept saying - no crunches, no push ups but it was so much worse. Here's the upside:

Pure Cardio - 578 calories/Cardio Abs: 170 calories = 748 calories total.

748 FREAKIN' CALORIES! Who'd thunk? Well, it's pretty awesome but I know my abs are going to jump from beneath the fat and smack me silly tomorrow. It's no wonder the 40 y/o mother of twins and the fitness instructor from the infomercial have killer abs.

My high school friend Sandie has lost 25 pounds and she's only half way through Insanity. She's doing extra gym work but wow wow wow!

So, it's almost 11pm and my legs are killing me so I'm going to call it a night. Tomorrow is a rest day. Oh how I love rest day. I take my second fitness test Wednesday along with another weigh in. I hope I have good things to report.

TTFN!

Insanity Day 12: Cardio Power and Resistance

What is wrong with me? Why am I wimping out? I am not pushing harder despite feeling like I am and it's driving me up the freakin' wall. Is it lack of sleep? Just being a wimp? I don't know. I know I can do more. I just know that I can. I'm so disappinted in my results:

38 minutes - 511 calories

That's about 40 calories less then lass time. Okay, I know it's not all about the calories. Numbers just make me feel good. I need to step up my game and hopefully the next time you see Cardio Power and Resistance you'll see a happier Urbansoulsista.

Insanity Day 3: Cardio Power & Resistance

I feel like Florida Evans: Damn, Damn, Damn that was tough. Meal one consisted of my banana soy shake and I was rolling by 5:30ish. Here are my results:

39:41:63 seconds - 514 calories burned

I love my Mio watch!

Insanity Day 2 - Plyometic cardio circuit

Oddly enough I woke up excited. I couldn't sleep most of the night and kept dreaming that I slept through by 5:30 alarm. I work up on my own around 4 but forced myself to stay in bed until 5. I woke up earlier because it's honey's birthday and I want to cook breakfast for him. Anyway, here are my results:

32:01:31 seconds - 460 calories burned

I'm 6'2" but I was never an a hard core athlete. I cheered but our workouts pale in comparison to Insanity. This was the hardest workout I've ever experienced but early on I realized that I have to work at my own pace. I'll catch up with the folks on the video one day, but for now I have to work up to such a feat.

Digging deeper!