ericka@pinkrobots.com
Check out www.beachbody.com for details on the workout program, and see below for my experience! No, I'm not doing the supplements, and I'm continuing to be on-Points w/ Weight Watchers.
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| Day 28: omg. i am so TIRED! i just did the level 3-4 cardio tape of the power90 series for the very first time. Basically, it's the level 1-2 tape, but ten minutes longer and on fast forward. You're also expected to do -200- crunches rather than -100- now. Um, I think I got about 150 done. I am completely sweaty, even a tad bit wheezy and -exhausted-... but I am also very very proud. I kept up with the pace nearly the whole time! Even with the jumping jacks! I freakin' ROCK!.. and, um, I'm going to be sore in the morning. (drinking water right now, and I'll take an aleve before sleep. *grin*) |
| Day 27: Had a not feeling so hot afternoon, but had a great latenight workout nonetheless. I think it's definitely time to kick up to level 2 of circuit. Or at least to try it out! I'm powering through these bad boys... well, except those close pushups. Maybe you need to be double jointed? :) |
| Day 26: Sweat sweat sweat. Couple observations: 1. I probably look like a total moron when I do those run/lunges. Far too much coordination required. 2. I did all 60 seconds of hardcore jumping jacks -and- nearly all 60 seconds of bunny hops. Kickass. |
| Day 25: Did the circuit to make up for yesterday, with the intention of doing the cardio as well. But, I'm just too exhausted. Long long day doing the LSAT. Just don't have the energy! So, I'm one day behind, but in the scope of things, I spose that's not too bad - Depending on how I feel about it on that day.. perhaps I'll skip my break day to catch up. |
| Day 24: I'm a -slacker!- I actually skipped the workout today. Ran out of time having too much fun! Bad bad E! |
| Day 23: Today was the first time I've felt pain while doing this program. On one of the side twist kickups, I think a tendon or muscle popped on the front of my thigh. Eeep. So I hit pause and did some stretches, and all was well again, but I did have a bit of an oh-shit moment there. :) Other than that, feeling really strong and really sweaty. I can do the full gamut of jumping jacks and bunny hops now - and I'm focusing on making sure I'm landing smoothly now. |
| Day 22: Gosh, the day after my break always feels "like the first time" again. Getting better at those close pushups. Got all 7 of them out, although they were pretty weak. Up to 13 (out of 15) for the regular and wide pushups. I am -not- imagining my arms - they look -much- stronger. Sweet! I'm actually looking forward to day 30 so that I can take the next series of photos. |
| Day 20: I'm pondering upping the cardio to phase II. Time to check out the video. I feel like i'm pretty much maxing out the exercises, except for the jumping jacks and bunny hops - which is mostly out of concern for the high impact on my knees. We'll see! |
| Day 19: Whee, I actually did 7 of those close pushups, or... some reasonable facimile of them (I couldn't actually lower myself more than a couple inches, but, better than nothing, right?) So, the only problem is that they wear my arms out so much, I was only barely able to do the regular ones after them. What a workout. Getting stronger on the chairdips! Continual improvement... |
| Day 18: 20% done! Felt good today. Worked up an awesome sweat and really felt like I punched my imaginary target into a senseless stupor. My glutes hurt. I must have done the squats really well yesterday. It's kind of amazing how I keep discovering -new- muscle aches.. .but I guess it's good that I'm not feeling the -same- ones over and over again! Average heart rate was 129. |
| Day 17: Strength/Circuit today. Yeah, definitely feel better today. Muscles are fatigued, but that may just be because I -am- fatigued. Stayed up until 4am on friday and 7am this morning. Not exactly conducive to workout program. Worked up a good sweat, and I realized that I haven't really been doing the "close" pushups, possibly because when I do them with the correct form, well, I can't do them. They are freakin' HARD! Something to work on. |
| Day 16: Today was the first day I didn't feel so great about all this. I ended up walking an hour in uncomfortable shoes last night so my legs are sooooore to start with, as is the rest of my body from pushing the strength training yesterday. I was going through the motions, but really looking forward for the workout to be over. Bet I'll feel better 'bout it tomorrow! |
| Day 15: Whew. pushed the strength training hard today. broke a -fabulous- sweat! I think I might be nearly ready to go to level 3-4 on this one, but I'm going to work my way up to 15 pushups/chairdips at a time before I go forward. |
| Day 14: End of week 2 already? Sweetness and light! So... back on day 12, I think I finally figured out how to -really- do the lunges.. and let me tell you, my hamstrings are buuuurning today! Feeling even stronger in poweryoga... I've really bumped up the intensity of the cardio by not copping out on the arms. My avg. heart rate today was 131. Also, a favorite telling moment? When I was doing the cross punches... I felt the sweat from my forehead fly onto my arm. wheee! |
| Day 11: Had to take a couple hours to motivate myself to do this today - but again, feeling better now that it's done. I really got my arms involved in the cardio this time... Definitely elevated the average heart rate. Feeling -much- stronger with the power yoga bit. It's really pretty amazing to think about the progress made so far! I'm -loving- the punching sequence! |
| Day 9: whew. well, this is my first day of doing power90 while on TOM. I wasn't very motivated to do it. I confess. I'm kinda moody and crampy and not exactly "whoo hoo, let's do crunches!" today. :) But, I did it - and although it seemed harder than in past days... it went by quick and I got a good sweat up. I feel much better now since the workout, so that's a good thing! And hey, I'm 1/10th of the way through the program! -Ericka |
| Day 6: know what the best part of day six is? tomorrow is my day off. *grin* So far, so good. I've stuck w/ WW as usual, introduced this workout, and lost 1.2 at WI. That's what I like to see! Workout was good this morning... the ab workout is still murder... but feeling really strong on the kickboxing section (well, ok, mostly the punching bit)! |
| Day 5: Whew - has it been 5 days already? Today was Circuit/Strength again... I modified the chair dips to -table- dips. I just can't do more than one at the chair level. I'll get there.. just not yet. I'm feeling -much- more strong about the pushups. Did 8 on all the sets... although in the 3set in a row series, I was nearly failing out.. the last couple were -haarrd-. Gonna have to get myself a little more weight for my birthday... either a 10 pounder or those resistance bands.. Soon enough! Anyway. Thighs are burning from the squats, but still feeling really great! Average heart rate this morning was 110. (it pops right up to 150 when I'm doing the pushups, I'll tell you that!) So, that's the story so far! -Ericka |
| Day 4: This was my second day of cardio/abs.. and I can definitely tell an improvement over the first time! I was able to successfully complete all 100 crunches and I felt really good at the kickboxing stuff... Especially the punching. Still going slow with the knee lifts, jumpy stuff and whatnot... but felt like I could keep up with modifications. Yay! Average heart rate for today was 121. 3 APs earned. My thighs were sore all day, but they actually feel better now that I've worked 'em out. Overall, feeling good! -Ericka |
| Day 3: ok, i admit it. i'm a little achey. getting up out of bed made my abs yelp. (well, if muscles could verbalize, that's what they would have done). *grin* The pushups were more workable today. I actually did the minimum! Those chair dips are still absurdly difficult. Somehow, I don't think I should be asking my triceps to support 207 pounds. So, I just did 3 of 'em (out of 8-15) Another observation? I'm going to have to be careful with those squats and lunges. If I don't concentrate on form, I think my knee is going to yell at me. (I had knee surgery 2 years ago). It feels a little tweaky right now so I threw a compression wrap on it. In addition to keeping an eye on my form, I think I might wear a wrap or get a new brace to keep the kneecap in alignment. (the knee surgery was because my kneecap had become misaligned and destroyed the cartilage... plus a torn meniscus.)... Or, I'll see if I can find a substitute for squats and lunges.. Anyway. End ramble! Feeling great! -E |
| Day 2: Holy moley Today was the first day I did the cardio/abs sequence: how is it that I can do something that only gets my heart rate up to moderate, but makes me sweat like a stuck pig? That abs sequence? Boy I thought that was going to be easier. The -regular- crunches were fine... but then we started doing ones where you lie flat and then curl your legs up. Um, yeah... first two reps, no problem. Third? I stalled midway. C'mon muscles - work with me here! I can tell, tho, that in a month or so, I'll be able to do all 10 reps. Maybe they'll be hard, maybe I'll be slow... but I bet my muscles will be at least able to cooperate. :) I'm very psyched about this! My obliques are achey, but I'm psyched nonetheless. -E3 |