2013 is almost here and now that the holidays are behind us, it is time to get back on track!
Steve and Sherri are not big fans of making new year resolutions. So for us, it is better that we set little goals that we can accomplish through out the year.
Our overall fitness and health goals for 2013 are:
1) to continue to eat healthy
2) to continue to exercise daily
3) to maintain our body weight
4) to drop our body fat percentage by two points
Tomorrow we start the P90X/INSANITY Hybrid program. We have done both of these programs (this past year) and are now looking forward to the challenge of putting them together.
We are also planning on running several races this coming year. The first 5K will be in April.
Occasionally, we will check in and blog about our progress. We are anticipating some great results with this 90-Day Hybrid program.
May you set and reach your goals this coming year! HaPpy New YeAr!
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
New Weights & Measurements
By far INSANITY has been the best program for us. WE absolutely love, love, love, this fitness routine!
In just two months we have seem some phenomenal results. Overall, Sherri has lost 8lbs and dropped 2% in body fat; while Steve has lost 3lbs and dropped another percentage in body fat.
Since starting our fitness and health journey Steve's overall body fat has dropped from 23.2% to 19.8%. He has lost 11" all around and has dropped 15lbs. Steve is super stoked and is amazed at all the changes his body has made over the last year (11/27/2011).
Sherri started her journey 15 months ago (8/1/2011) and has had similar results. Sherri's body fat has dropped from 27.0% to 22.7%. She has lost 16" all around and has dropped 16lbs. Sherri is delighted with the transformation she sees going on in her body and loves how she looks. For the first time in her life, she actually feels happy about the body she's living in.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
INSANITY Completed
It is hard to believe but we have completed INSANITY and loved every minute of it. Our last day was Saturday, November 25th, but we chose not to blog about it until after the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale had ended.
It was a good thing we waited as we had a bit of a set back over Thanksgiving. It appears that even though we were choosy about what we ate, and controlled our portion sizes, we still managed to gain a couple of pounds. We also felt bloated and a bit uncomfortable in our skin, so we decided to do a 3-day Shakeology cleanse prior to doing our final weight in, measurements and FIT Test.
This cleanse has helped us lose the pounds we put on over the short holiday (we can't even imagine what will happen to us during Christmas). So come tomorrow we will be shooting our after photos, completing our final FIT Test, weighting in and taking our final measurements. We hope to have the results posted in the next day or two.
Now, if we could just decided on which program to do next. Decisions, decisions...
It was a good thing we waited as we had a bit of a set back over Thanksgiving. It appears that even though we were choosy about what we ate, and controlled our portion sizes, we still managed to gain a couple of pounds. We also felt bloated and a bit uncomfortable in our skin, so we decided to do a 3-day Shakeology cleanse prior to doing our final weight in, measurements and FIT Test.
This cleanse has helped us lose the pounds we put on over the short holiday (we can't even imagine what will happen to us during Christmas). So come tomorrow we will be shooting our after photos, completing our final FIT Test, weighting in and taking our final measurements. We hope to have the results posted in the next day or two.
Now, if we could just decided on which program to do next. Decisions, decisions...
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
It's Here: Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale
Heads Up! If you been thinking about getting fit now is the time!
Beachbody programs are on sale now! Steve and Sherri have lost an average of 15 lbs each, and have dropped many, many inches all around because of the Beachbody Home fitness programs and Shakeology.
Beachbody is having a Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale that began at 9am PT. The discounts range from 25% - 69% off. The last time Beachbody had discounts like this they sold out of them on the same day, so you can imagine, supplies are limited.
If there ever was a time you wanted to pick up a Beachbody program(s)for yourself, or as a gift(s) for others, now would be the perfect time to do it!
Programs included in the discounts are P90X, TurboFire, Power 90, Body Gospel, Hip Hop Abs, and Ten Minute Trainer.
If you are interested then please email Sherri at: sherrivaughn@beachbodycoach.com or go to her direct webpage at: http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/holidayoffer?referringRepId=127045.
Beachbody programs are on sale now! Steve and Sherri have lost an average of 15 lbs each, and have dropped many, many inches all around because of the Beachbody Home fitness programs and Shakeology.
Beachbody is having a Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale that began at 9am PT. The discounts range from 25% - 69% off. The last time Beachbody had discounts like this they sold out of them on the same day, so you can imagine, supplies are limited.
If there ever was a time you wanted to pick up a Beachbody program(s)for yourself, or as a gift(s) for others, now would be the perfect time to do it!
Programs included in the discounts are P90X, TurboFire, Power 90, Body Gospel, Hip Hop Abs, and Ten Minute Trainer.
If you are interested then please email Sherri at: sherrivaughn@beachbodycoach.com or go to her direct webpage at: http://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/holidayoffer?referringRepId=127045.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
34th Annual FUN - FOWL - RUN Today
Could we have asked for a more beautiful fall morning to head out for the 2012 FUN FOWL 5K/10K RUN? We don't think it really could have been any better!
We woke up to a lovely 32 degrees, frost on the windows and blue skies. By the time the gun went off, it had warmed up to a balmy 38 degrees.
Tess ran with us and that is always fun. The first time we ran together was back in August when we all ran the Race the Reserve 5K. However, we are pretty sure Tess will even be more excited about runs once her husband gets back home and joins us.
The other young man in the picture is Ed-Paul. After being somewhat coerced into running with us, he conceded and said he would. We were really glad to have him come out and participate with us today, even if we are old.
Below is the fleece hat we got when we registered for the race. Steve doesn't wear hats, and neither does Sherri, but hey, she figured a nice warm fleece hat could come in handy, especially during the cooler months.
Although it was a little tougher to mentally get ready for this race, we both enjoyed it. The best part of running is doing it together!
Here are the official run times:
Ed-Paul Placed 2nd in his age group with a time of 37:24 [12:02/m]
Steve Placed 5th in his age group with a time of 37:24 [12:02/m]
Tess Placed 9th in her age group with a time of 30:41 [9:52/m]
Sherri Placed 8th in her age group with a time of 30:39 [9:51/m]
We woke up to a lovely 32 degrees, frost on the windows and blue skies. By the time the gun went off, it had warmed up to a balmy 38 degrees.
Tess ran with us and that is always fun. The first time we ran together was back in August when we all ran the Race the Reserve 5K. However, we are pretty sure Tess will even be more excited about runs once her husband gets back home and joins us.
The other young man in the picture is Ed-Paul. After being somewhat coerced into running with us, he conceded and said he would. We were really glad to have him come out and participate with us today, even if we are old.
Below is the fleece hat we got when we registered for the race. Steve doesn't wear hats, and neither does Sherri, but hey, she figured a nice warm fleece hat could come in handy, especially during the cooler months.
Although it was a little tougher to mentally get ready for this race, we both enjoyed it. The best part of running is doing it together!
Here are the official run times:
Ed-Paul Placed 2nd in his age group with a time of 37:24 [12:02/m]
Steve Placed 5th in his age group with a time of 37:24 [12:02/m]
Tess Placed 9th in her age group with a time of 30:41 [9:52/m]
Sherri Placed 8th in her age group with a time of 30:39 [9:51/m]
Thursday, November 8, 2012
2 Days To Go Before the Fowl Fun Run
Well now, there is just two days left before we run our second 5k. It has really been hard motivating ourselves to get into this run because the weather has been so chilly. Steve doesn't mind the coolness; however Sherri does. The weather forecast states the temperature will be in the mid 40's. At this point Sherri is just praying for partially clear skies, no wind, no rain and as much sunshine that can be mustered up on a fall day.
We are thinking this will be the last 5k we do until the spring. By then the weather should be a little more agreeable and the sun should be up longer; which will give us the time we need to train outdoors. We have not been able to get outside to train like we did when we ran the last 5k. The temperatures have just been to cool and the days have quickly become shorter.
Nevertheless, we must and will press forward.
Details to follow...
We are thinking this will be the last 5k we do until the spring. By then the weather should be a little more agreeable and the sun should be up longer; which will give us the time we need to train outdoors. We have not been able to get outside to train like we did when we ran the last 5k. The temperatures have just been to cool and the days have quickly become shorter.
Nevertheless, we must and will press forward.
Details to follow...
Monday, November 5, 2012
The Challenge is Set Before You
Calling all Primetime Baby-Boomers and all who have had enough of being out of shape and sluggish. It is time to take back your life!
You have probably heard all about it or read it in the newspapers and magazines that America has an obesity problem. Us Baby-Boomers are unhealthy. We have diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, cancers of all kinds. And what about our up and coming generation? Our children are on the road to obesity and severe health issues as well. Why? Because many of us are eating wrong and not exercising at all.
Just look at a loved one? Everybody has somebody in their family who has a medical condition or has had a heart attack or some form of cancer. IS this the road we really want to travel down? The time is now, to make changes! Don't you want to enjoy life as you head in to your retirement years or spend quality time with your children and grand babies not huffing and puffing or lacking energy?
So what can you do? If you are interested and ready to make a change in your life, for the better, then joining one of our fitness challenge groups is for you! We've attached a video that shares what the challenge group is all about. After watching the video, if you are serious and ready to make a change in your life than please contact us through this venue or our email address: sherrivaughn@beachbody.com
We will get in touch with you.
"> You are that important! You have people who are counting on you and you should want this for yourself! We hope that we can help you get ready to make a difference in your life - in charting a new course! Hope to hear from you soon.
You have probably heard all about it or read it in the newspapers and magazines that America has an obesity problem. Us Baby-Boomers are unhealthy. We have diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, cancers of all kinds. And what about our up and coming generation? Our children are on the road to obesity and severe health issues as well. Why? Because many of us are eating wrong and not exercising at all.
Just look at a loved one? Everybody has somebody in their family who has a medical condition or has had a heart attack or some form of cancer. IS this the road we really want to travel down? The time is now, to make changes! Don't you want to enjoy life as you head in to your retirement years or spend quality time with your children and grand babies not huffing and puffing or lacking energy?
So what can you do? If you are interested and ready to make a change in your life, for the better, then joining one of our fitness challenge groups is for you! We've attached a video that shares what the challenge group is all about. After watching the video, if you are serious and ready to make a change in your life than please contact us through this venue or our email address: sherrivaughn@beachbody.com
We will get in touch with you.
"> You are that important! You have people who are counting on you and you should want this for yourself! We hope that we can help you get ready to make a difference in your life - in charting a new course! Hope to hear from you soon.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
INSANITY - Phase II (1st week)
Wow! Has it been a week already? The second month (phase II) is truly insane. Each workout is a full hour and is packed with intense cardio! Here's the list of workouts: Max Interval Circuit, Max Interval Plyo, Max Cardio Conditioning and Max Cardio Recovery. Max Interval Circuit is the one we burn off the most calories (Steve 1000+, Sherri 600+), but each workout is INSANE! Our "recovery" workout means we burn less calories (only 500 or so for Steve, maybe 200 for Sherri), but most would not call it recovery.
Today we did Max Interval Plyo, and I still think it is the second hardest workout. Here is a list of some of the exercises:
Power Jumps – Every single round of these was challenging and we had to take a couple of brief breaks in the final set. Jumping for the entire allotted time is absolutely crazy; especially if you are using good form and actually getting your knees up. We were able to do these no problem in P90X Plyometrics, but they are an entirely different beast in this workout; you do them for 3 rounds and Shaun T is telling the people to keep pushing and “digging deeper” and the way that they are grouped is insane.
One Legged V Push Ups – When you finally finish doing the first round of moves, you get the “one legged V push ups” thrown at you. My arms were sweaty and I could barely maintain the proper positioning. With that said, I think that I did a pretty good job with these even though my arms were absolutely dead and I was physically exhausted.
Level 3 Drills – These are absolutely crazy because you do 16 Push Ups, with 16 Plank Runs, followed by 16 more Push Ups and 16 more Plank Runs after that. These are absolutely ridiculous. Our arms were so dead by the second round that we couldn't knock them all out. Hopefully next workout we will be able to finish them all.
Balance Push Ups – These are great to have for the final exercise, but they are sure tough. Your right arm and right leg are supposed to come up together and your left arm and left leg are supposed to come up together, while balancing in the plank position. Absolutely insane!
We have a rest day tomorrow, so stay tuned and we'll see you after we finish our second week of Phase II!
Today we did Max Interval Plyo, and I still think it is the second hardest workout. Here is a list of some of the exercises:
Power Jumps – Every single round of these was challenging and we had to take a couple of brief breaks in the final set. Jumping for the entire allotted time is absolutely crazy; especially if you are using good form and actually getting your knees up. We were able to do these no problem in P90X Plyometrics, but they are an entirely different beast in this workout; you do them for 3 rounds and Shaun T is telling the people to keep pushing and “digging deeper” and the way that they are grouped is insane.
One Legged V Push Ups – When you finally finish doing the first round of moves, you get the “one legged V push ups” thrown at you. My arms were sweaty and I could barely maintain the proper positioning. With that said, I think that I did a pretty good job with these even though my arms were absolutely dead and I was physically exhausted.
Level 3 Drills – These are absolutely crazy because you do 16 Push Ups, with 16 Plank Runs, followed by 16 more Push Ups and 16 more Plank Runs after that. These are absolutely ridiculous. Our arms were so dead by the second round that we couldn't knock them all out. Hopefully next workout we will be able to finish them all.
Balance Push Ups – These are great to have for the final exercise, but they are sure tough. Your right arm and right leg are supposed to come up together and your left arm and left leg are supposed to come up together, while balancing in the plank position. Absolutely insane!
We have a rest day tomorrow, so stay tuned and we'll see you after we finish our second week of Phase II!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Phase II of INSANITY - Digging Even Deeper
Steve and Sherri headed into month two of INSANITY and oh boy we sure had to muster up some strength and stamina to get through this workout. May we say that Phase II is not for the weak minded because it is all about MAXIMIZING!
The set up for this month is MAX Interval Circuit, MAX Plyo, MAX Cardio, MAX Recovery, MAX Cardio w/ Cardio ABS and Core Cardio & Balance (do you see a theme here?)
This past week was a recovery week where we spent five days focusing on Core Cardio & Balance. This was also a time to let our muscles recover from the previous month's workouts.
After we took our fit test, we jumped right into the MAX Interval Workout. Let us just say two things: 1)Know how long your workout are before you begin. The previous workouts were only 40 minutes in length, but this month's workouts are 60 minutes long. We failed to allow ourselves enough time this morning to complete the full workout. This was disappointing on one hand, because we did not have sufficient time to complete the routine. However, on the other hand it was a blessing, because neither of us had the stamina or strength we needed to complete the workout (even if we did have the time). 2) We realized very quickly that from this point forward,the fit test will have to be completed on a non-workout day.
We can already tell from this morning's routine, that we are in for some amazingly hard workouts over the course of this next month. We are looking forward to the challenge and we are excited to push through it. Folks, this is where the rubber meets the road! So bring it on, we are going to DIG even DEEPER!!
The set up for this month is MAX Interval Circuit, MAX Plyo, MAX Cardio, MAX Recovery, MAX Cardio w/ Cardio ABS and Core Cardio & Balance (do you see a theme here?)
This past week was a recovery week where we spent five days focusing on Core Cardio & Balance. This was also a time to let our muscles recover from the previous month's workouts.
After we took our fit test, we jumped right into the MAX Interval Workout. Let us just say two things: 1)Know how long your workout are before you begin. The previous workouts were only 40 minutes in length, but this month's workouts are 60 minutes long. We failed to allow ourselves enough time this morning to complete the full workout. This was disappointing on one hand, because we did not have sufficient time to complete the routine. However, on the other hand it was a blessing, because neither of us had the stamina or strength we needed to complete the workout (even if we did have the time). 2) We realized very quickly that from this point forward,the fit test will have to be completed on a non-workout day.
We can already tell from this morning's routine, that we are in for some amazingly hard workouts over the course of this next month. We are looking forward to the challenge and we are excited to push through it. Folks, this is where the rubber meets the road! So bring it on, we are going to DIG even DEEPER!!
Third Fit Test
Today, we took our third fit test and our results have been posted below.
Steve's Results
Switch Kicks 122 130 136 (increased by 6)
Power Jacks 47 50 55 (increased by 5)
Power Knees 80 95 96 (increased by 1)
Power Jumps 16 54 60 (increased by 6)
Globe Jumps - 16 20 (increased by 4)
Suicide Jumps 20 20 20 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 22 24 25 (increased by 3)
Low Plank Oblique - 52 65 (increased by 13)
Sherri's Results
Switch Kicks 128 130 133 (increased by 3)
Power Jacks 48 56 60 (increased by 4)
Power Knees 60 83 85 (increased by 2)
Power Jumps 30 50 53 (increased by 3)
Globe Jumps 7 12 12 (stayed the same)
Suicide Jumps 12 18 18 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 13 26 30 (increased by 4)
Low Plank Oblique 36 56 68 (increased by 12)
Steve's Results
Switch Kicks 122 130 136 (increased by 6)
Power Jacks 47 50 55 (increased by 5)
Power Knees 80 95 96 (increased by 1)
Power Jumps 16 54 60 (increased by 6)
Globe Jumps - 16 20 (increased by 4)
Suicide Jumps 20 20 20 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 22 24 25 (increased by 3)
Low Plank Oblique - 52 65 (increased by 13)
Sherri's Results
Switch Kicks 128 130 133 (increased by 3)
Power Jacks 48 56 60 (increased by 4)
Power Knees 60 83 85 (increased by 2)
Power Jumps 30 50 53 (increased by 3)
Globe Jumps 7 12 12 (stayed the same)
Suicide Jumps 12 18 18 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 13 26 30 (increased by 4)
Low Plank Oblique 36 56 68 (increased by 12)
Monday, October 22, 2012
Way-Maker or Excuse-Maker: Which One are YOU?
A couple decades back, when Steve's career was beginning in the Corps. One of his senior enlisted said to him, "Vaughn, are you a way-maker or an excuse-maker?" This phrase has resignated in our ears ever since. This statement is powerful and can be applied to every part of our lives. So the question is... do we want to continually live a life of excuses or do we desire to make a way?
Fitness and health is just one of many facets in our lives. Eating right and working out is not easy, and as a matter of fact, at times, it takes a whole lot of determination and motivation. BUT, it can be done!
So remember, the next time that little voice pops up in your head and causes you to make excuses; STOP! and ask yourself... is this helping me be a way-maker, or an excuse-maker?! How you answer will make all the difference in how you approach your fitness and health journey. Keep pushing on, keep moving forward!
Fitness and health is just one of many facets in our lives. Eating right and working out is not easy, and as a matter of fact, at times, it takes a whole lot of determination and motivation. BUT, it can be done!
So remember, the next time that little voice pops up in your head and causes you to make excuses; STOP! and ask yourself... is this helping me be a way-maker, or an excuse-maker?! How you answer will make all the difference in how you approach your fitness and health journey. Keep pushing on, keep moving forward!
Monday, October 15, 2012
34th Annual Fowl Fun Run
This will be Sherri's second 5K run. We contemplated running the 10K, but decided we would work on time, instead of distance. Since 2012 is almost over, we will be setting our sights on some more 5Ks come this spring and then, hopefully, a 10K.
If you are in the area or want some more information go to: http://www.skagitrunners.org/fowlfunrun.shtml to get more details.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Journal, Journal, Jounal
Have you ever been told to journal your food intake? Many of us come up with reasons why we can't journal....it takes too much time.... I forgot my journal... I don't really want to know how much food I actually ate and the list could go on and on.
A dear friend of ours went on Weight Watchers (WW) and had a calorie counter that she used to log in what she ate. But for those of us that are not on WW there is another way to journal our food without using a notebook or loose sheets of paper.
Recently, we were introduced to http://myfitnesspal.com. Some of you may have heard of this site, but for us, it was the first time. So about three weeks ago, when we began INSANITY, Sherri began to journal our food intake. This tool has been amazing! All we can say is, if you haven't been writing down what you've been eating, than you may not have a good idea about what you have been putting into your body. The site lists calories, carbs, fats and proteins and claims it has one of the largest food databases. Also, we found this site easy to use, which is another added plus!
This site not only helps you log your daily food intake, but you can also log in exercise as well. When you first set up your profile it asks you what your weight loss goals are and why. Since we began to journal Steve and Sherri have lost on average a little more than a pound a week. Most professionals will tell you losing one to two pounds a week is the healthy way to do it.
So, if you have not started to journal, start today! There are so many great benefits to using this site.
Update on INSANITY:
We have made it through three weeks of INSANITY and will begin week 4 tomorrow. Steve has already shed at least an inch in his waist and his abdomen is tightening up. Sherri has lost another inch in her back and her legs are toning up nicely. This fitness program is amazing!
CHALLENGE GROUP:
If you have been sitting back thinking about making a change in your lifestyle and you have always wanted to try INSANITY, but may not be motivated enough to do it on your own, then think about joining our Challenge Group. We have limited spaces available. If you are interested just post a comment below and we will get back to you. The time to make a change is now.
A dear friend of ours went on Weight Watchers (WW) and had a calorie counter that she used to log in what she ate. But for those of us that are not on WW there is another way to journal our food without using a notebook or loose sheets of paper.
Recently, we were introduced to http://myfitnesspal.com. Some of you may have heard of this site, but for us, it was the first time. So about three weeks ago, when we began INSANITY, Sherri began to journal our food intake. This tool has been amazing! All we can say is, if you haven't been writing down what you've been eating, than you may not have a good idea about what you have been putting into your body. The site lists calories, carbs, fats and proteins and claims it has one of the largest food databases. Also, we found this site easy to use, which is another added plus!
This site not only helps you log your daily food intake, but you can also log in exercise as well. When you first set up your profile it asks you what your weight loss goals are and why. Since we began to journal Steve and Sherri have lost on average a little more than a pound a week. Most professionals will tell you losing one to two pounds a week is the healthy way to do it.
So, if you have not started to journal, start today! There are so many great benefits to using this site.
Update on INSANITY:
We have made it through three weeks of INSANITY and will begin week 4 tomorrow. Steve has already shed at least an inch in his waist and his abdomen is tightening up. Sherri has lost another inch in her back and her legs are toning up nicely. This fitness program is amazing!
CHALLENGE GROUP:
If you have been sitting back thinking about making a change in your lifestyle and you have always wanted to try INSANITY, but may not be motivated enough to do it on your own, then think about joining our Challenge Group. We have limited spaces available. If you are interested just post a comment below and we will get back to you. The time to make a change is now.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Second FIT Test
Well, we are glad to report that we have survived two full weeks of INSANITY and have really been staying motivated to push through the routines and dig deeper each day.
Today, we had our second FIT Test. Below is a comparison of our first FIT Test Scores to our second FIT Test Scores. The results are pretty exciting since we have only been at it for 14 days.
Steve's Results
Switch Kicks 122 130 (increased by 8)
Power Jacks 47 50 (increased by 3)
Power Knees 80 95 (increased by 5)
Power Jumps 16 54 (increased by 38)
Globe Jumps - 16 (increased by 16)
Suicide Jumps 20 20 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 22 24 (increased by 2)
Low Plank Oblique - 52 (increased by 52)
Sherri's Results
Switch Kicks 128 130 (increased by 2)
Power Jacks 48 56 (increased by 8)
Power Knees 60 83 (increased by 23)
Power Jumps 30 50 (increased by 20)
Globe Jumps 7 12 (increased by 5)
Suicide Jumps 12 18 (increased by 6)
Push-Up Jacks 13 26 (increased by 13)
Low Plank Oblique 36 56 (increased by 20)
Looking forward to seeing even better results when we take the FIT Test again in a couple of weeks.
Today, we had our second FIT Test. Below is a comparison of our first FIT Test Scores to our second FIT Test Scores. The results are pretty exciting since we have only been at it for 14 days.
Steve's Results
Switch Kicks 122 130 (increased by 8)
Power Jacks 47 50 (increased by 3)
Power Knees 80 95 (increased by 5)
Power Jumps 16 54 (increased by 38)
Globe Jumps - 16 (increased by 16)
Suicide Jumps 20 20 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 22 24 (increased by 2)
Low Plank Oblique - 52 (increased by 52)
Sherri's Results
Switch Kicks 128 130 (increased by 2)
Power Jacks 48 56 (increased by 8)
Power Knees 60 83 (increased by 23)
Power Jumps 30 50 (increased by 20)
Globe Jumps 7 12 (increased by 5)
Suicide Jumps 12 18 (increased by 6)
Push-Up Jacks 13 26 (increased by 13)
Low Plank Oblique 36 56 (increased by 20)
Looking forward to seeing even better results when we take the FIT Test again in a couple of weeks.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Day 6: Week One Completed
Well a lot can be said about Day 6. Today's routine, Cardio Plyometric, was a repeat from Tuesday routine. The first 30 days of Insanity you repeat a series of exercises: Cardio Plyometrics, Cardio Power & Resistance, Cardio Recovery & Pure Cardio & Cardio Abs, followed up with rest day. Every two weeks, on a Monday, the FIT test is performed to see how much improvement has been made. Since the series of routine will be the same for the next 21 days we will not bore you to death with a daily write-up. However, we will post our FIT results as we take them.
Not only was this Day 6, but it was the completion of the first week of Insanity. Tomorrow, Day 7 is a rest day.
Steve and I also did Cardio Abs since we missed it yesterday. Not one old fashion situp or crunch is done on this video, which was really nice.
Finally, it was such a beautiful day out that we decided to also take a run. Steve ran 3 miles, while Sherri came in at a little under two miles, 1.85 miles. Sherri can already tell her Cardio hast vastly improved.
Well that is all for now. Stay tuned...
Not only was this Day 6, but it was the completion of the first week of Insanity. Tomorrow, Day 7 is a rest day.
Steve and I also did Cardio Abs since we missed it yesterday. Not one old fashion situp or crunch is done on this video, which was really nice.
Finally, it was such a beautiful day out that we decided to also take a run. Steve ran 3 miles, while Sherri came in at a little under two miles, 1.85 miles. Sherri can already tell her Cardio hast vastly improved.
Well that is all for now. Stay tuned...
Friday, September 28, 2012
Steve's Blood Work Results are In!
Earlier in September Sherri posted her most recent blood work results. It took some time, and a trip to the doctor's office, to finally get Steve's results.
A trip to the doctor's office you ask? Why yes! The Naval Hospital would not give Steve his results over the phone like they did for Sherri. This of course, caused us some alarm.
Once we met with the doctor he told us that Steve's blood work was flagged due to his cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Sherri was disappointed as she was expecting Steve to have good numbers. Well you can only imagine her surprise!
So here they are:
Cholesterol 232 (dropped 50 points)
HDL 43
LDL 160 (dropped 47 points)
TRI (Normal)
Blood Sugar 106 (High)
Steve's numbers are still high, but the point is they are DROPPING. He has made vast improvement and the doctor is pleased to see that his body is responding to exercise and eating right. We are more confident than ever that Shakeology has played a very big part in this success.
We are really excited to check back in a year on our blood work. We are expecting those numbers to drop even more!
A trip to the doctor's office you ask? Why yes! The Naval Hospital would not give Steve his results over the phone like they did for Sherri. This of course, caused us some alarm.
Once we met with the doctor he told us that Steve's blood work was flagged due to his cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Sherri was disappointed as she was expecting Steve to have good numbers. Well you can only imagine her surprise!
So here they are:
Cholesterol 232 (dropped 50 points)
HDL 43
LDL 160 (dropped 47 points)
TRI (Normal)
Blood Sugar 106 (High)
Steve's numbers are still high, but the point is they are DROPPING. He has made vast improvement and the doctor is pleased to see that his body is responding to exercise and eating right. We are more confident than ever that Shakeology has played a very big part in this success.
We are really excited to check back in a year on our blood work. We are expecting those numbers to drop even more!
Day 5: Pure Cardio & Cardio Abs
It's time to face the music - this morning is PURE CARDIO & Cardio Abs. We were a little nervous about today's workout as it appeared to be an intense routine. Let's just say we were not disappointed.
The Pure Cardio routine is very similar to Cardio Plyometrics, which we did on Tuesday. The only thing that seems to be different is that we were not allowed as many breaks. This of course takes maximum intervals to the next level. At times it was difficult, but we are so glad we made it through.
We did not get Cardio Abs done today due to time and other activities, but plan on attacking that segment right after tomorrows routine: Cardio Plyometrics.
The Pure Cardio routine is very similar to Cardio Plyometrics, which we did on Tuesday. The only thing that seems to be different is that we were not allowed as many breaks. This of course takes maximum intervals to the next level. At times it was difficult, but we are so glad we made it through.
We did not get Cardio Abs done today due to time and other activities, but plan on attacking that segment right after tomorrows routine: Cardio Plyometrics.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Day 4: Cardio Recovery
Cardio Recovery was just that cardio recovery. This session lasted 40 minutes in length. Shaunt T took us through a slow and methodical stretch while strengthening our core muscles. We didn't break into a sweat, but the body still warmed up nicely and the muscles still burned many times during the exercise routine.
The recovery day is defintely needed, but we have a feeling pay back is coming. We took a quick peek at tomorrow's video, Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs, and walked away saying, "oh boy, this one's going to be tough." So we are going to have to dig deeper,put on our game face and give it all we got!
We will post tomorrow and let you know how it all went.
The recovery day is defintely needed, but we have a feeling pay back is coming. We took a quick peek at tomorrow's video, Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs, and walked away saying, "oh boy, this one's going to be tough." So we are going to have to dig deeper,put on our game face and give it all we got!
We will post tomorrow and let you know how it all went.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Day 3: Cardio Power & Resistance
Fantastic! Another great workout this morning. Shaun T knows how to bring it on! Sherri could tell she was maximizing her muscles because they were shaking. She absolutely loves the challenge. Steve is a big sweat bowl and he is looking forward to doing it again!
Tomorrow comes Cardio Recovery....
Tomorrow comes Cardio Recovery....
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
DAY 2: Plyometrics & Cardio
Great balls of fire! what an intense workout this morning!! We have done Power90 and P90X, but not a program this extreme and we love it!
The warm-up alone was enough for us to say, "okay, we're done, right". No way! That was just the beginning.
We worked through interval training and drills and exercised until we could do no more. We are already tender all around and not quiet sure how we are going to feel come tomorrow morning.
We will keep you posted....
The warm-up alone was enough for us to say, "okay, we're done, right". No way! That was just the beginning.
We worked through interval training and drills and exercised until we could do no more. We are already tender all around and not quiet sure how we are going to feel come tomorrow morning.
We will keep you posted....
Monday, September 24, 2012
INSANITY here we come!
Yes, it has been long over due, but the time is now right to begin Shaun T's INSANITY. We've been talking about doing this for awhile now, and now is here.
For those of you who may not know what INSANITY is, it is an intense 60 day workout program with trainer Shaun T. No weights or gym equipment is needed - just determination and motivation. This program is not for beginners. If you are just starting out we would recommend Power 90 by trainer Tony Horton, before beginning an exercise regiment of this nature.
Day1: The very first thing we did today, after taking our measurements and pictures, was the FIT Test. The FIT Test consisted of eight different exercises. Each exercise was a minute in length and we had to count how many reps we completed in that round.
Eight exercises later we were tired, sweaty and exhausted. We can't even begin to imagine how we are going to feel tomorrow after we do the first workout: Plyometrics and Cardio (yikes)!
So until then....
For those of you who may not know what INSANITY is, it is an intense 60 day workout program with trainer Shaun T. No weights or gym equipment is needed - just determination and motivation. This program is not for beginners. If you are just starting out we would recommend Power 90 by trainer Tony Horton, before beginning an exercise regiment of this nature.
Day1: The very first thing we did today, after taking our measurements and pictures, was the FIT Test. The FIT Test consisted of eight different exercises. Each exercise was a minute in length and we had to count how many reps we completed in that round.
Eight exercises later we were tired, sweaty and exhausted. We can't even begin to imagine how we are going to feel tomorrow after we do the first workout: Plyometrics and Cardio (yikes)!
So until then....
Saturday, September 1, 2012
The Results Are In
Back on August 2nd Sherri posted a recap of her fitness journey and some goals she had set for herself for the next year. The goals she posted were these:
1)Complete the Race the Reserve 5K on August 11th;
2) Begin INSANITY on August 13th;
3) Continue to expand and make better food choices;
4) Drop a few more inches;
5)Get blood drawn to see if her counts have improved;
6) Continue to drink Shakeology daily;
7) Run at least 3 miles 2x a week;
8) Run another 5K and
9) Learn to love the body God has given her.
[There are two goals that have been striked though because they have been completed.]
The purpose for this post is to report on goal number 5. It was two years ago, that Sherri's blood work came back and the doctor told her that her cholesterol was borderline high. He recommended she implement exercise and streamline her diet.
Sherri gaffed it off and did her own thing for about a year. It wasn't until last August, that she woke up and realized she was the only one responsible for her health. She's not in control of her death - only God knows her date of birth and her date of death, but she can control how she takes care of herself - her temple - by what she feeds it and how she exercises it.
Last Thursday, Sherri went in and had her blood drawn. Yesterday,she called the doctor to get her results. She was a little anxious as she waited to hear the findings:
Cholesterol 198 (dropped 7 points)
HDL 65
LDL 116
TRI (Normal)
Blood Sugar 91
Potassium 3.3 ( a little low, but nothing a bananna can't fix)
Thyroid (Normal)
Calcium (Normal)
Blood Count (Normal)
Overall, Sherri is very pleased with her numbers! She looks forward to seeing more improvement as she continues to drink her Shakeolgoy, eat right and exercise on a regualar basis.
This was a huge step in her fitness and health journey! Yippie Yahoo!
Steve had his blood drawn on Wednesday and will get his results some time next week.
1)
2) Begin INSANITY on August 13th;
3) Continue to expand and make better food choices;
4) Drop a few more inches;
5)
6) Continue to drink Shakeology daily;
7) Run at least 3 miles 2x a week;
8) Run another 5K and
9) Learn to love the body God has given her.
[There are two goals that have been striked though because they have been completed.]
The purpose for this post is to report on goal number 5. It was two years ago, that Sherri's blood work came back and the doctor told her that her cholesterol was borderline high. He recommended she implement exercise and streamline her diet.
Sherri gaffed it off and did her own thing for about a year. It wasn't until last August, that she woke up and realized she was the only one responsible for her health. She's not in control of her death - only God knows her date of birth and her date of death, but she can control how she takes care of herself - her temple - by what she feeds it and how she exercises it.
Last Thursday, Sherri went in and had her blood drawn. Yesterday,she called the doctor to get her results. She was a little anxious as she waited to hear the findings:
Cholesterol 198 (dropped 7 points)
HDL 65
LDL 116
TRI (Normal)
Blood Sugar 91
Potassium 3.3 ( a little low, but nothing a bananna can't fix)
Thyroid (Normal)
Calcium (Normal)
Blood Count (Normal)
Overall, Sherri is very pleased with her numbers! She looks forward to seeing more improvement as she continues to drink her Shakeolgoy, eat right and exercise on a regualar basis.
This was a huge step in her fitness and health journey! Yippie Yahoo!
Steve had his blood drawn on Wednesday and will get his results some time next week.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
RACE Day - 29 minutes, 33 seconds
RACE Day!
Oh what a day! We woke up this morning under a heavy marine layer and it was a bit on the chilly side. The race didn’t officially start until 9am, but we (Steve, Sherri and Tess) wanted to get there early enough to find a parking place. 7:30am might have been a bit overzealous, at least by a half an hour.
After we parked, we headed over to the registration tables where we picked up our racing numbers. We must say, we weren’t expecting the little “goodie” bags provided by Whidbey Island Bank. That was a nice touch. We also got a cool looking “Race the Reserve” T-Shirt. Sherri was thinking it might be red, but noooo, they were lime green with a cool logo design!
After wandering around for an hour, we finally stretched and waited for the “go”! So, off we went. Tess took the lead, Sherri was in the middle, and Steve (bless his soul) pulled up the rear – doctor’s orders. This was Steve’s first ever 5k “walk” and Sherri’s first official 5k “run”.
After the run the organization that sponsored “Race the Reserve” provided water, bagels, fruit and peanut butter to help replenish the body.
On the back of our racing number there was a disposable bar code that registered our start and finish times. This is a really great tool as it tells you where you placed in the race and of course, your run time. As you might guess by the title of this post, Sherri is beside herself - she broke her goal of 30 minutes. Not only that, she placed 24th out of 114 5K runners, she was the 8th woman to come in overall, and took 2nd in her age bracket. Just an amazing day!!!
Tess, by the way, placed 26th with a time of 29:54. We are so proud of her. As a matter of fact, Sherri and Tess pretty much ran together up to the end. Sherri believes Tess was the catapult that caused her to keep the pace she did! Thanks Tess!!
Steve placed 73rd, which is not too terribly bad since he walked the course. He almost power walks faster than Sherri can run. He came in at 43:04 which is a 13:54/M. Sherri was so excited to see him round the corner. In Sherri's eyes, Steve did great because he LISTENED to his doctor and his body. Way to go!!
This truly was a great day. A day full of many accomplishments!
Now, what is next? :)
Oh what a day! We woke up this morning under a heavy marine layer and it was a bit on the chilly side. The race didn’t officially start until 9am, but we (Steve, Sherri and Tess) wanted to get there early enough to find a parking place. 7:30am might have been a bit overzealous, at least by a half an hour.
After we parked, we headed over to the registration tables where we picked up our racing numbers. We must say, we weren’t expecting the little “goodie” bags provided by Whidbey Island Bank. That was a nice touch. We also got a cool looking “Race the Reserve” T-Shirt. Sherri was thinking it might be red, but noooo, they were lime green with a cool logo design!
After wandering around for an hour, we finally stretched and waited for the “go”! So, off we went. Tess took the lead, Sherri was in the middle, and Steve (bless his soul) pulled up the rear – doctor’s orders. This was Steve’s first ever 5k “walk” and Sherri’s first official 5k “run”.
After the run the organization that sponsored “Race the Reserve” provided water, bagels, fruit and peanut butter to help replenish the body.
On the back of our racing number there was a disposable bar code that registered our start and finish times. This is a really great tool as it tells you where you placed in the race and of course, your run time. As you might guess by the title of this post, Sherri is beside herself - she broke her goal of 30 minutes. Not only that, she placed 24th out of 114 5K runners, she was the 8th woman to come in overall, and took 2nd in her age bracket. Just an amazing day!!!
Tess, by the way, placed 26th with a time of 29:54. We are so proud of her. As a matter of fact, Sherri and Tess pretty much ran together up to the end. Sherri believes Tess was the catapult that caused her to keep the pace she did! Thanks Tess!!
Steve placed 73rd, which is not too terribly bad since he walked the course. He almost power walks faster than Sherri can run. He came in at 43:04 which is a 13:54/M. Sherri was so excited to see him round the corner. In Sherri's eyes, Steve did great because he LISTENED to his doctor and his body. Way to go!!
This truly was a great day. A day full of many accomplishments!
Now, what is next? :)
Thursday, August 9, 2012
3.1 miles - 32 minutes 27 seconds
Training Day 12
It wasn't too long ago when Steve and Sherri started training for the "Race the Reserve" 5K run. We have shared with you our progress ever step of the way. Some of you may be thinking, "Hallelujah, we don't have to see another post about this run"; while others may appreciated or relate to the dedication it takes to accomplishing a goal, struggles and all.
Steve and Sherri set out to do this event together, along with two other friends. Unfortunately, our friend Carolyn, will have to sit this race out due to a severely sprained ankle,(which landed her in a fashionable boot we might add), for a few weeks. Also, Steve will not be able to run the race (doctors order), but is allowed to walk it; as long as he has some kind of support on his calf. That leaves our friend Tess, and Sherri to run the race together.
Since starting this journey Sherri's goal has been to run the course in less than 30 minutes (more like 29:59), but it appears that probably won't happen. At this point in her training, Sherri can't seem to break the 30 minute mark. Today she ran 3.1 miles in 32 minutes, 27 seconds, shaving off a mere 8 seconds from her last run.
The biggest thing to take away from this experience is not how fast the course can be run, but rather our overall fitness. It is so important to be active, whether it is walking, running or playing your favorite sport. Just do something!!
Saturday will be here before we know it, and the race we've been training for will be over. We will post one more blog relating to this topic after the run. Hopefully, we will be able to post a pic or two as well.
Until Saturday...
It wasn't too long ago when Steve and Sherri started training for the "Race the Reserve" 5K run. We have shared with you our progress ever step of the way. Some of you may be thinking, "Hallelujah, we don't have to see another post about this run"; while others may appreciated or relate to the dedication it takes to accomplishing a goal, struggles and all.
Steve and Sherri set out to do this event together, along with two other friends. Unfortunately, our friend Carolyn, will have to sit this race out due to a severely sprained ankle,(which landed her in a fashionable boot we might add), for a few weeks. Also, Steve will not be able to run the race (doctors order), but is allowed to walk it; as long as he has some kind of support on his calf
Since starting this journey Sherri's goal has been to run the course in less than 30 minutes (more like 29:59), but it appears that probably won't happen. At this point in her training, Sherri can't seem to break the 30 minute mark. Today she ran 3.1 miles in 32 minutes, 27 seconds, shaving off a mere 8 seconds from her last run.
The biggest thing to take away from this experience is not how fast the course can be run, but rather our overall fitness. It is so important to be active, whether it is walking, running or playing your favorite sport. Just do something!!
Saturday will be here before we know it, and the race we've been training for will be over. We will post one more blog relating to this topic after the run. Hopefully, we will be able to post a pic or two as well.
Until Saturday...
Saturday, August 4, 2012
PB2 - The Best Alternative to the Other PBs
Friday, August 3, 2012
3.1 miles - 32 minutes 35 seconds
Training Day 11
Today could not have been more beautiful. It was around 7pm this evening and the temperature was hovering around the mid 70's. The sun was shining and the slight breeze off the water was warm. Ah.... just the way Sherri likes it!
With the weather being perfect, Sherri decided to head out for a run. This would be her first attempt at 3.0 miles. The run took her a little longer than she wanted it to; she clocked in at 32 minutes and 35 seconds.
The one thing Sherri is beginning to realize is that she has to, has to, has to, learn how to properly fuel her body throughout the day, and before her run! When she doesn't give her body the needed calories (energy), she fails to perform at her best. The body must have enough internal resources to pull from so it can exert the energy required to complete the activity set before it. She knows what she needs to do, but she just doesn't always DO IT!! [Stupid is as Stupid does]
Sherri is looking at two more training days before race week - which is just a week away. Yikes!
Update on Steve: His leg is still bothering him and it appears he can tweak it pretty easily. So with that said, he will not be attempting to run until race day and even then, we will have to see.
A Sharing Moment:
What do you all eat to fuel your body before a run?
Today could not have been more beautiful. It was around 7pm this evening and the temperature was hovering around the mid 70's. The sun was shining and the slight breeze off the water was warm. Ah.... just the way Sherri likes it!
With the weather being perfect, Sherri decided to head out for a run. This would be her first attempt at 3.0 miles. The run took her a little longer than she wanted it to; she clocked in at 32 minutes and 35 seconds.
The one thing Sherri is beginning to realize is that she has to, has to, has to, learn how to properly fuel her body throughout the day, and before her run! When she doesn't give her body the needed calories (energy), she fails to perform at her best. The body must have enough internal resources to pull from so it can exert the energy required to complete the activity set before it. She knows what she needs to do, but she just doesn't always DO IT!! [Stupid is as Stupid does]
Sherri is looking at two more training days before race week - which is just a week away. Yikes!
Update on Steve: His leg is still bothering him and it appears he can tweak it pretty easily. So with that said, he will not be attempting to run until race day and even then, we will have to see.
A Sharing Moment:
What do you all eat to fuel your body before a run?
Thursday, August 2, 2012
One Year Ago This Month
Here are some personal goals she has set for the next 365 days: 1) Complete the Race the Reserve 5K on August 11th; 2) Begin INSANITY on August 13th; 3) Continue to expand and make better food choices; 4) Drop a few more inches; 5) Get blood drawn to see if her counts have improved; 6) Continue to drink Shakeology daily; 7) Run at least 3 miles 2x a week; 8) Run another 5K and 9) Learn to love the body God has given her.
Steve did not actually start his fitness journey in August due to a strained hamstring; however, he was able to get on the row machine and work out that way. In November, after his hammy healed, he was able to really focus on his fitness journey. So far, it has been an amazing ride and the best part is we get to do it together!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
2.49 miles - 24 minutes 56 seconds
Training Day 10
We started our run a little after 7am this morning, while the weather was agreeable. The temp was in the low 60's and there was a slight breeze coming off West Beach.
Sherri finished the 2.49 mile run in 24 minutes and 56 seconds; shaving off 30 seconds from last Tuesday's run. She might have actually shaved off several more minutes if she did not have to slow down and check on Steve.
Since camp, Steve has been dealing with tenderness in his knee and lower calf. It has been over a week since he has run, so he felt like he had given his leg ample time to recover. Even before he left the house, he wrapped his calf and knee with an ace bandage for added support.
However, about 1.25 miles out, his lower calf began to cramp up. He had to stop many times to work the cramp out; which became frustrating quickly. In the end he gave way to limping back home, until Sherri could get the car to pick him up.
After having the opportunity to examine his calf, Steve is pretty confident that the pain is actually coming from his Achilles tendon, and radiating up into his lower calf muscle. He has an appointment with the doc on the 7th of August.
Sherri is dealing with her own foot issue as well, but that is for another time. Getting old can be challenging! :)
We started our run a little after 7am this morning, while the weather was agreeable. The temp was in the low 60's and there was a slight breeze coming off West Beach.
Sherri finished the 2.49 mile run in 24 minutes and 56 seconds; shaving off 30 seconds from last Tuesday's run. She might have actually shaved off several more minutes if she did not have to slow down and check on Steve.
Since camp, Steve has been dealing with tenderness in his knee and lower calf. It has been over a week since he has run, so he felt like he had given his leg ample time to recover. Even before he left the house, he wrapped his calf and knee with an ace bandage for added support.
However, about 1.25 miles out, his lower calf began to cramp up. He had to stop many times to work the cramp out; which became frustrating quickly. In the end he gave way to limping back home, until Sherri could get the car to pick him up.
After having the opportunity to examine his calf, Steve is pretty confident that the pain is actually coming from his Achilles tendon, and radiating up into his lower calf muscle. He has an appointment with the doc on the 7th of August.
Sherri is dealing with her own foot issue as well, but that is for another time. Getting old can be challenging! :)
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
2.49 miles - 25 minutes 26 seconds
Training Day 9
Well, another training day down and no Steve. His knee is continuing to give him some trouble; so he made an appointment with the doctor to have it looked at. Unfortunately, the visit isn't until August 7th, which is just a few days away from the run.
This morning we were under a marine layer; therefore, Sherri opted to run in the evening. The temperature was steady at 60 degrees. There was a little bit of a head wind to contend with, but other than that the weather turned out beautiful.
Sherri ran 2.49 miles in 25 minutes 26 seconds. Her run was slower than Saturday, but that was because she had a couple brief walking spells. Hopefully, the next run will be at a steadier pace.
Next run set for Thursday.
Well, another training day down and no Steve. His knee is continuing to give him some trouble; so he made an appointment with the doctor to have it looked at. Unfortunately, the visit isn't until August 7th, which is just a few days away from the run.
This morning we were under a marine layer; therefore, Sherri opted to run in the evening. The temperature was steady at 60 degrees. There was a little bit of a head wind to contend with, but other than that the weather turned out beautiful.
Sherri ran 2.49 miles in 25 minutes 26 seconds. Her run was slower than Saturday, but that was because she had a couple brief walking spells. Hopefully, the next run will be at a steadier pace.
Next run set for Thursday.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Proper Running Shoes A Must
Steve took Sherri to the Nike store and purchased her a running shoe that works for her feet. Sherri tends to put most of her weight on the outside of her heels, which means she needed to find a supination shoe. When she ran with them for the first time on Saturday, she was amazed at the difference it made. The shoes really helped her feet and legs. The best part, is her weight was distributed evenly over her heal, which really gave her a spring to her step. What a difference!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
2.08 miles - 19 minutes 13 seconds
Training Day 8
The morning started out with RAIN - should we be surprised? Yes and No. Yes, because the weatherman said we were to have sunshine, and no, because this is Whidbey and the weather can be unpredictable at times.
So we pushed off our run to the evening. Thankfully, the rain stopped and the clouds for the most part blew away. The temperature was nice, but the breeze was a bit on the heavier side. All in all, another great evening for a run.
Sherri had to run again by herself. Steve is nursing his calf and lateral meniscus. He tweaked it while playing in the snow up at Mt. Baker.
Tonight, we changed up the route. Sherri was able to run 2.08 miles in 19 minutes 13 seconds; shaving 1:08 off Thursday's time. She is pretty excited about this, since she was trying for a 20 minute run.
Our next T-Day is set for Tuesday. Hopefully, Steve will have had enough time to recover; otherwise, he may not be able to run until race day.
The morning started out with RAIN - should we be surprised? Yes and No. Yes, because the weatherman said we were to have sunshine, and no, because this is Whidbey and the weather can be unpredictable at times.
So we pushed off our run to the evening. Thankfully, the rain stopped and the clouds for the most part blew away. The temperature was nice, but the breeze was a bit on the heavier side. All in all, another great evening for a run.
Sherri had to run again by herself. Steve is nursing his calf and lateral meniscus. He tweaked it while playing in the snow up at Mt. Baker.
Tonight, we changed up the route. Sherri was able to run 2.08 miles in 19 minutes 13 seconds; shaving 1:08 off Thursday's time. She is pretty excited about this, since she was trying for a 20 minute run.
Our next T-Day is set for Tuesday. Hopefully, Steve will have had enough time to recover; otherwise, he may not be able to run until race day.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
2.0 miles - 20 minutes 22 seconds
Training Day 7
Another beautiful evening for a run. Sherri was determined this time out to complete the 2.0 miles without stopping and that she did do! She admits that running by herself is not as fun as running with Steve.
Today's run was completed in 20 minutes 22 seconds; which by the way, beats Tuesdays time by 36 seconds. This of course begs the question, does Sherri walk faster than she runs? (The things that make us go hmmm.)
Saturday is another training day, so we will get another time and see what is really going on.
Steve has said to Sherri on numerous occasions: RUNNING BURNS CALORIES. So today, Sherri decided to find out how many calories she actually burned. After she located a calorie counter online, she entered in her information, and boy was she amazed to find out that she did indeed burn calories. 207 calories to be exact!! Yeah! 207 calories gone for just 20 minutes of cardio! Now that's SWEET!
Another beautiful evening for a run. Sherri was determined this time out to complete the 2.0 miles without stopping and that she did do! She admits that running by herself is not as fun as running with Steve.
Today's run was completed in 20 minutes 22 seconds; which by the way, beats Tuesdays time by 36 seconds. This of course begs the question, does Sherri walk faster than she runs? (The things that make us go hmmm.)
Saturday is another training day, so we will get another time and see what is really going on.
Steve has said to Sherri on numerous occasions: RUNNING BURNS CALORIES. So today, Sherri decided to find out how many calories she actually burned. After she located a calorie counter online, she entered in her information, and boy was she amazed to find out that she did indeed burn calories. 207 calories to be exact!! Yeah! 207 calories gone for just 20 minutes of cardio! Now that's SWEET!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
2.0 miles - 20 minutes 58 seconds
Training Day 6
Today's run proved that having a running partner is most helpful and needful. Having a running partner,(or coach in Sherri's case), gives her the drive she needs to push a little harder and a little further. As you might have guessed, Steve and Sherri did not get to run together today.
Sherri set out for a 2.0 mile run earlier this evening. There was a slight breeze and the temperature outside was right around 70 degrees. A beautiful evening indeed.
Unfortunately, Sherri really struggled with the hills as she just didn't have the inward drive to run up them. Usually, when she hits these hills Steve is ahead of her, and that's when she focuses on his feet and speed. However,tonight there were no feet to focus on.
Between running the straight paths and walking some of the inclines Sherri finished the 2.0 miles in 20 minutes 58 seconds.
The next run is set for Thursday; where she hopes to better her time.
Today's run proved that having a running partner is most helpful and needful. Having a running partner,(or coach in Sherri's case), gives her the drive she needs to push a little harder and a little further. As you might have guessed, Steve and Sherri did not get to run together today.
Sherri set out for a 2.0 mile run earlier this evening. There was a slight breeze and the temperature outside was right around 70 degrees. A beautiful evening indeed.
Unfortunately, Sherri really struggled with the hills as she just didn't have the inward drive to run up them. Usually, when she hits these hills Steve is ahead of her, and that's when she focuses on his feet and speed. However,tonight there were no feet to focus on.
Between running the straight paths and walking some of the inclines Sherri finished the 2.0 miles in 20 minutes 58 seconds.
The next run is set for Thursday; where she hopes to better her time.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
1.8 miles - 18 minutes 32 seconds
Training Day 5
We are so glad to report that we actually got our run in today. After the storms we had over the last 24-36 hours, we were not sure if the day was going to be sunny at all. Yes, the thunder, lightening, and rain has stopped. The skies were blue, the wind was breezy, and the temperature hovered around the mid 60's. We praise God for another beautiful day on Whidbey!
Our goal this afternoon was to run 2.0 miles. Unfortunately, we ran 1.8 miles before Steve's lower quad and upper calf started cramping. We completed the 2.0 run/walk in 20 minutes 42 seconds.
Although we had to walk the last part of the run, we ended up running the 1.8 miles in 18 minutes 32 seconds. We would really like to make the 2.0 mile run in 20 minutes the next time we try.
So tomorrow is a rest day (from running), which will be good(and necessary)for Steve. He will need to let his leg relax and repair itself properly.
It is hard to believe that there are only 11 training days left before the race. So with that in mind, the next three training days will be focused on running 2.0 miles and improving our time.
We are so glad to report that we actually got our run in today. After the storms we had over the last 24-36 hours, we were not sure if the day was going to be sunny at all. Yes, the thunder, lightening, and rain has stopped. The skies were blue, the wind was breezy, and the temperature hovered around the mid 60's. We praise God for another beautiful day on Whidbey!
Our goal this afternoon was to run 2.0 miles. Unfortunately, we ran 1.8 miles before Steve's lower quad and upper calf started cramping. We completed the 2.0 run/walk in 20 minutes 42 seconds.
Although we had to walk the last part of the run, we ended up running the 1.8 miles in 18 minutes 32 seconds. We would really like to make the 2.0 mile run in 20 minutes the next time we try.
So tomorrow is a rest day (from running), which will be good(and necessary)for Steve. He will need to let his leg relax and repair itself properly.
It is hard to believe that there are only 11 training days left before the race. So with that in mind, the next three training days will be focused on running 2.0 miles and improving our time.
1.6 miles - 16 minutes 43 seconds
Training Day 4
Talk about a day where Sherri needed motivation to get out the door. The weather outside consisted of mild temperatures and a thick marine layer. So much so that the trees were dripping water droplets and the air you breathed was saturated with moisture.
Nevertheless, Steve was determined to get us out there and make the run happen and we did! Steve was also right about us not always being able to improve our speed every time we go out for a run. We ran another 1.6 miles and ended up coming in at 16 minutes 43 seconds.
Even after just running a few times we can tell there are many factors involved in how well you run. Obviously, how you feel is one factor (i.e. mental attitude, physical ailments, rest, proper fuel, etc.). Another factor, which is sometimes overlooked, is outdoor conditions (humidity, time of day, temperature, weather, climate, etc.).
We are pretty sure our time was slower due to climate conditions. We kept pretty good time up front, but by the end of the run, we had given all that we could; especially, since we were up against some wind and heavy moisture. In addition to the elements, Sherri felt a little bit of discomfort in her upper leg, which caused her to take it a little easier. She wanted to be able to complete the run without injury.
So, on Saturday we plan to run 2 miles. Hopefully, the weather will be nice!
Talk about a day where Sherri needed motivation to get out the door. The weather outside consisted of mild temperatures and a thick marine layer. So much so that the trees were dripping water droplets and the air you breathed was saturated with moisture.
Nevertheless, Steve was determined to get us out there and make the run happen and we did! Steve was also right about us not always being able to improve our speed every time we go out for a run. We ran another 1.6 miles and ended up coming in at 16 minutes 43 seconds.
Even after just running a few times we can tell there are many factors involved in how well you run. Obviously, how you feel is one factor (i.e. mental attitude, physical ailments, rest, proper fuel, etc.). Another factor, which is sometimes overlooked, is outdoor conditions (humidity, time of day, temperature, weather, climate, etc.).
We are pretty sure our time was slower due to climate conditions. We kept pretty good time up front, but by the end of the run, we had given all that we could; especially, since we were up against some wind and heavy moisture. In addition to the elements, Sherri felt a little bit of discomfort in her upper leg, which caused her to take it a little easier. She wanted to be able to complete the run without injury.
So, on Saturday we plan to run 2 miles. Hopefully, the weather will be nice!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
1.6 miles, 16 minutes 33 seconds
Training Day 4
We were not able to get out Monday and make our run due to the nasty weather in the morning and schedule conflicts in the afternoon.
Even though this morning was overcast and a bit on the cool side, we got ourselves going and hit the street running. Today we ran the same distance we did on Saturday, 1.6 miles. The best part is we made the run in 16 minutes 33 seconds. We almost shaved off 1 minute 30 seconds from Saturday's record. Steve and I were very happy with this morning's result. Unfortunately, Steve let Sherri know that we would not see this kind of improvement every time we ran (so sad, so very, very sad).
Sherri's hip flexors amazingly did very well and she did not experience the pain and discomfort she had felt on Saturday. Sherri took some extra time stretching, paying particular attention to her hip flexors. We think this really helped.
Our next run is set for Thursday morning and we will be shooting for 2 miles. Steve is stoked and Sherri just prays she makes it!
Until Thursday...
We were not able to get out Monday and make our run due to the nasty weather in the morning and schedule conflicts in the afternoon.
Even though this morning was overcast and a bit on the cool side, we got ourselves going and hit the street running. Today we ran the same distance we did on Saturday, 1.6 miles. The best part is we made the run in 16 minutes 33 seconds. We almost shaved off 1 minute 30 seconds from Saturday's record. Steve and I were very happy with this morning's result. Unfortunately, Steve let Sherri know that we would not see this kind of improvement every time we ran (so sad, so very, very sad).
Sherri's hip flexors amazingly did very well and she did not experience the pain and discomfort she had felt on Saturday. Sherri took some extra time stretching, paying particular attention to her hip flexors. We think this really helped.
Our next run is set for Thursday morning and we will be shooting for 2 miles. Steve is stoked and Sherri just prays she makes it!
Until Thursday...
Saturday, July 7, 2012
1.6 miles - 18.0 minutes
Training Day 3
After completing errands and doing some more yard work we ended up pushing our run out to the late afternoon. The weather was beautiful. The day was warm, which caused the breeze to be warm and the skies were blue, blue, blue, blue, blue!
We stepped up our game and ran 1.6 miles and came in at 18.0 minutes. The additional half mile included two hills, which cost us some extra time.
Today's run was tougher for Sherri due to her mental state of mind. Your mental state of mind plays a very big role in your daily fitness and health. For Sherri, it just seemed like she was having an exceptionally tough mental day in general. We are not sure if it was due to a restless night or what, but neither one of us wanted to hang around her.
Then during the run, when she hit that first hill, she didn't think she was going to make it. As a matter of fact, she thought she was going to toss her cookies and screamed out to Steve (as he was several paces ahead of her), "I don't think I am going to make it!". But amazingly, and by God's goodness, she made it!
At one point Steve thought she was going to have to stop and just walk the rest of the way home; but to his surprise, she just kept on going (not as fast as the energizer bunny though). Near the end of the run, when Steve said to "kick it into high gear", Sherri surprised him and ran right by him. (It was kind of hilarious actually.)
The only down side to the run today (besides Sherri's mental state), was that Sherri's hip flexors flared up. We are hoping this discomfort will go away before our next run, which is set for Monday morning.
Nevertheless, no matter how much pain we seem to put our bodies through, we always feel better for doing something: walking, jogging, running, yard work, cardio, aerobics, or whatever - anything is better than nothing!
So keep that in mind, especially, if your mind keeps telling you... we don't have to exercise today...we can put this off until tomorrow... etc., etc., etc.
So we ask you, what did you do today for you and your body? Hopefully, something.
After completing errands and doing some more yard work we ended up pushing our run out to the late afternoon. The weather was beautiful. The day was warm, which caused the breeze to be warm and the skies were blue, blue, blue, blue, blue!
We stepped up our game and ran 1.6 miles and came in at 18.0 minutes. The additional half mile included two hills, which cost us some extra time.
Today's run was tougher for Sherri due to her mental state of mind. Your mental state of mind plays a very big role in your daily fitness and health. For Sherri, it just seemed like she was having an exceptionally tough mental day in general. We are not sure if it was due to a restless night or what, but neither one of us wanted to hang around her.
Then during the run, when she hit that first hill, she didn't think she was going to make it. As a matter of fact, she thought she was going to toss her cookies and screamed out to Steve (as he was several paces ahead of her), "I don't think I am going to make it!". But amazingly, and by God's goodness, she made it!
At one point Steve thought she was going to have to stop and just walk the rest of the way home; but to his surprise, she just kept on going (not as fast as the energizer bunny though). Near the end of the run, when Steve said to "kick it into high gear", Sherri surprised him and ran right by him. (It was kind of hilarious actually.)
The only down side to the run today (besides Sherri's mental state), was that Sherri's hip flexors flared up. We are hoping this discomfort will go away before our next run, which is set for Monday morning.
Nevertheless, no matter how much pain we seem to put our bodies through, we always feel better for doing something: walking, jogging, running, yard work, cardio, aerobics, or whatever - anything is better than nothing!
So keep that in mind, especially, if your mind keeps telling you... we don't have to exercise today...we can put this off until tomorrow... etc., etc., etc.
So we ask you, what did you do today for you and your body? Hopefully, something.
Friday, July 6, 2012
My friend Carolyn, asked me the other day how Steve and I were training for the 5K. When I decided I was going to enter the race, I googled basic information on how to prepare for a run.
One site suggested the following training:
First step:
8 day program
- 4 days walking for 20 minutes & then
- 4 days walking 30 minutes
Next step: 3x per week
1st week - 2 minute run / 4 minute walk
2nd week - 3 minute run / 3 minute walk
3rd week - 4 minute run / 2 minute walk
4th week - 5 minute run / 1 minute walk
The other source I found suggested this type of training:
- 2 rest days out of 7
- 3 days out of 7 [run the designated mileage below]
- 1 day out of 7 do cardio
- 1 day out of 7 have an active recovery day [easy run, run/walk combo, cardio, etc]
Here is the Designated Mileage Chart:
1st week - 1 mile, 1 mile, 1.5 mile
2nd week - 1.5 mile, 1.5 mile, 1.75 mile
3rd week - 1.5 mile, 1.5 mile, 2 mile
4th week - 2.25 mile, 1.5 mile, 2.25 mile
5th week - 2.5 mile, 2 mile, 2.5 mile
6th week - 2.75 mile, 2 mile, 2.75 mile
7th week - 3 mile, 2 mile, 3 mile
8th week - 3 mile, 2 mile, REST
5k Run Event
We opted to do the second training program, but will have to modify it a bit because we do not have 8 weeks before the event.
Carolyn, based on our conversation the other day,you might want to opt for the first training program (modify it to fit your needs of course) since you said you were thinking about running/walking the 5k.
Hope this is helpful to you and any others out there who are thinking about running a 5k or whatever. You've got to start some time, so why not now? :)
Happy Training!
One site suggested the following training:
First step:
8 day program
- 4 days walking for 20 minutes & then
- 4 days walking 30 minutes
Next step: 3x per week
1st week - 2 minute run / 4 minute walk
2nd week - 3 minute run / 3 minute walk
3rd week - 4 minute run / 2 minute walk
4th week - 5 minute run / 1 minute walk
The other source I found suggested this type of training:
- 2 rest days out of 7
- 3 days out of 7 [run the designated mileage below]
- 1 day out of 7 do cardio
- 1 day out of 7 have an active recovery day [easy run, run/walk combo, cardio, etc]
Here is the Designated Mileage Chart:
1st week - 1 mile, 1 mile, 1.5 mile
2nd week - 1.5 mile, 1.5 mile, 1.75 mile
3rd week - 1.5 mile, 1.5 mile, 2 mile
4th week - 2.25 mile, 1.5 mile, 2.25 mile
5th week - 2.5 mile, 2 mile, 2.5 mile
6th week - 2.75 mile, 2 mile, 2.75 mile
7th week - 3 mile, 2 mile, 3 mile
8th week - 3 mile, 2 mile, REST
5k Run Event
We opted to do the second training program, but will have to modify it a bit because we do not have 8 weeks before the event.
Carolyn, based on our conversation the other day,you might want to opt for the first training program (modify it to fit your needs of course) since you said you were thinking about running/walking the 5k.
Hope this is helpful to you and any others out there who are thinking about running a 5k or whatever. You've got to start some time, so why not now? :)
Happy Training!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
1-mile, 10 minutes 35 seconds
Training Day 2
Could we have asked for a better morning to run than today? The sun was up, shining brightly, and the temperature was in the high 40's. We got our stretching in and off we went.
As you might have guessed by the subtitle, today was our second day training for the 5k run we will be doing in August. We are excited to report that we made the run in 10 minutes 35 seconds. That is a whole 29 seconds shaved off our time from Tuesday! Woot Woot!!
Sherri’s goal is a 10 minute mile, but Steve believes her goal should be, at minimum, a 9 minute mile. So far everything Steve has shared with Sherri regarding running has come to pass. You never know, Sherri might make that 9 minute after all, but if she was a betting gal (which she is not), she'd say FAT CHANCE!
Our next run is set for Saturday and this time we will be running 1.5 miles. Oh boy! :)
Could we have asked for a better morning to run than today? The sun was up, shining brightly, and the temperature was in the high 40's. We got our stretching in and off we went.
As you might have guessed by the subtitle, today was our second day training for the 5k run we will be doing in August. We are excited to report that we made the run in 10 minutes 35 seconds. That is a whole 29 seconds shaved off our time from Tuesday! Woot Woot!!
Sherri’s goal is a 10 minute mile, but Steve believes her goal should be, at minimum, a 9 minute mile. So far everything Steve has shared with Sherri regarding running has come to pass. You never know, Sherri might make that 9 minute after all, but if she was a betting gal (which she is not), she'd say FAT CHANCE!
Our next run is set for Saturday and this time we will be running 1.5 miles. Oh boy! :)
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
1- mile, 11 minutes 04 seconds
Training Day 1:
The morning was a bit overcast as it had rained most of the night. The mist was rising from the ground and there was a slight breeze to contend with as we began our run. Steve said the conditions were ideal for a morning run.
Steve has suffered some calf injuries, so this has been his first run in several years. He took it slow and steady and encouraged his wife all along the way. There were many times he could have picked up his speed and had a faster time overall, but he didn't.
Sherri is pretty sure the 11.04 minute mile run is not a record breaker by any stretch of the imagination, but for her personal record, it's her best run. This was her first 1-mile, non-stop, run ever and she is excited that she made it through it.
Tomorrow we will do some cardio and ab work and then on Thursday we will do our second 1-mile run.
The morning was a bit overcast as it had rained most of the night. The mist was rising from the ground and there was a slight breeze to contend with as we began our run. Steve said the conditions were ideal for a morning run.
Steve has suffered some calf injuries, so this has been his first run in several years. He took it slow and steady and encouraged his wife all along the way. There were many times he could have picked up his speed and had a faster time overall, but he didn't.
Sherri is pretty sure the 11.04 minute mile run is not a record breaker by any stretch of the imagination, but for her personal record, it's her best run. This was her first 1-mile, non-stop, run ever and she is excited that she made it through it.
Tomorrow we will do some cardio and ab work and then on Thursday we will do our second 1-mile run.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
P90X Completed! What's Next?
Today marks the 90th day of P90X. Overall, we enjoyed the routine and plan to do it again soon. Since many of the routines are nearly an hour long, we are thinking about cutting the routines in half; especially, during the summer when there is so much more to do outside!
So far, Steve has continued to loss weight and his mid-section is toning up. Sherri is maintaining, but would like to see more results and thinks her eating habits are slowing her down.
The last two week of the program was hard to get through. Working out everyday is not easy as it takes a lot of commitment and quite frankly, we just didn't bring it! But, there have been other hurdles we were jumping too: life seemed busier and the body became just plum weary.
If this happens to you please do not get discouraged! If you miss a workout day (or two) - start again, just keep pushing along and don't quit!
The best thing that has happened to us is that we feel better and we can do more! We don't huff and puff walking up stairs nor, when we go for brisk walks. Remember the goal here is to make a life style change for the better. A healthier you, a healthier us!
So, what's next? We are going to focus in on training for the 5k "Race the Reserve" in August. Our plan is to 1) do cardio two or three times a week, 2) attempt to run three miles a day five times a week, and 3) throw in one or two rest days to give the body a break.
Looking forward to seeing what we will accomplish over the next several weeks.
So far, Steve has continued to loss weight and his mid-section is toning up. Sherri is maintaining, but would like to see more results and thinks her eating habits are slowing her down.
The last two week of the program was hard to get through. Working out everyday is not easy as it takes a lot of commitment and quite frankly, we just didn't bring it! But, there have been other hurdles we were jumping too: life seemed busier and the body became just plum weary.
If this happens to you please do not get discouraged! If you miss a workout day (or two) - start again, just keep pushing along and don't quit!
The best thing that has happened to us is that we feel better and we can do more! We don't huff and puff walking up stairs nor, when we go for brisk walks. Remember the goal here is to make a life style change for the better. A healthier you, a healthier us!
So, what's next? We are going to focus in on training for the 5k "Race the Reserve" in August. Our plan is to 1) do cardio two or three times a week, 2) attempt to run three miles a day five times a week, and 3) throw in one or two rest days to give the body a break.
Looking forward to seeing what we will accomplish over the next several weeks.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
5K: Can It Be Done?
Recently, Carolyn invited me to participate in an upcoming 5K Run on Whidbey Island. I told her I would have to look into it and think about it. I have always wanted to run a 5K and this seems to be a good opportunity to DO IT! I do have one slight reservation and that is I AM NOT A RUNNER! When my husband can run backwards faster than I can run forward, I have a problem.
So, I spoke with Tess, one of my friends who has just completed two 5K runs, and she gave me some advice on how to prepare for the run. I also went online and "googled" how to prepare for a 5K run and found some additional information, which was also very helpful.
I spoke with Steve about this and he thinks it would be a great idea and fun too! I am trying to encourage him to begin a training routine with me as time is short. The race is August 11th.
With P90X almost completed, we have laid a foundation that should help us in this run. Steve hasn't ran since he injured his calves. So stay tuned....you never know what is going to happen with these two primetime baby boomers. :)
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Workout Room Ready: Bring It!
For those of you who have been following our blog. We decided a few weeks back to take our storage room and turn it into a workout room. Today, we completed the workout room.
Below is a picture of the room right after we cleared most of the "junk" away:
This picture was taken right after the walls had been taped and mudded:
A couple of coats of primer and paint on the walls make the place look even better:
Finally, we were able to set things up:
We are really excited and look forward to "Bringing It" tomorrow morning as we take on Week 11 in the P90X Lean Series. Yeah!
Below is a picture of the room right after we cleared most of the "junk" away:
This picture was taken right after the walls had been taped and mudded:
A couple of coats of primer and paint on the walls make the place look even better:
Finally, we were able to set things up:
We are really excited and look forward to "Bringing It" tomorrow morning as we take on Week 11 in the P90X Lean Series. Yeah!
A Discouraging "Weak" 10
Wow! Another week of discouragement and set-backs. Monday morning Sherri woke up and went to get out of bed and could barely turn her neck. Her range of motion to the left, right and downward was limited so exercising was out of the question; especially, after she tried working through Cardio X. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday passed before she felt like she was back to normal.
Although we did not work out Friday and Saturday we did spend the days doing other types of physical activities: like painting, building shelves and reorganizing the garage so we could make some more headway in our workout room.
Many times we hear of folks falling away from exercising and not getting back on track and we are no exception. The one thing we noticed about ourselves is that we tend to peter out towards the last couple weeks of a routine. So our drive and desire begins to diminish. We can go strong for 60 days, but to make it through all 90 days really seems to be a challenge for us.
It is not easy, but we are determined to keep going on even though we were set back a week. It is so discouraging to battle physical and mental limitations, but we can't and we won't let that defeat us!
So tomorrow morning starts a fresh new week for us and we are pumped up and ready to take it on. So BRING IT Week 11!
Although we did not work out Friday and Saturday we did spend the days doing other types of physical activities: like painting, building shelves and reorganizing the garage so we could make some more headway in our workout room.
Many times we hear of folks falling away from exercising and not getting back on track and we are no exception. The one thing we noticed about ourselves is that we tend to peter out towards the last couple weeks of a routine. So our drive and desire begins to diminish. We can go strong for 60 days, but to make it through all 90 days really seems to be a challenge for us.
It is not easy, but we are determined to keep going on even though we were set back a week. It is so discouraging to battle physical and mental limitations, but we can't and we won't let that defeat us!
So tomorrow morning starts a fresh new week for us and we are pumped up and ready to take it on. So BRING IT Week 11!
Monday, May 28, 2012
Phase II Done, Phase III Begins
Week 8 was a little more difficult for us than we had expected, not so much the routines, but life in general. Time and other tasks at hand seemed to steal away our workout time. On top of all that, Sherri managed to be beaten down with a three day headache. It didn't matter how many Tylenol or Aleve she took, the headache just wouldn't subside. Sometimes you just have to slow down, even if you don't really want to.
Although we only got half of our workouts in, the outcome was good for us, because we were able to rest our muscles and give them time to heal. However, it is better if you do not allow to many days to go by between routines as this can set you back a bit.
So that brings us to this week, were we have started phase III of P90X. This phase is a little different in a few way: 1) we are introduced to a couple new routines, 2) we alternate weeks, 3) this phase is actually five weeks longs and 4) no more goofing off, it is time to BRING EVERYTHING you got to each and every routine.
The very first routine in Phase III was Chest and Back, which was new. Since we had not worked out for a few days, we halved this routine instead of trying to complete it the first time. This proved to be a wise decision for us, since the day before we had been tearing apart shelves that were still located in our old storage room, now known as our up and coming workout room.
Although our forearms were very sore, we managed to get through Cardio X this afternoon, which is one of Sherri's favorite routines.
We are a little behind in taking our weight and measurements, but we will be getting to that real soon. So hopefully, we will see some progress there too.
Until we post again...
Although we only got half of our workouts in, the outcome was good for us, because we were able to rest our muscles and give them time to heal. However, it is better if you do not allow to many days to go by between routines as this can set you back a bit.
So that brings us to this week, were we have started phase III of P90X. This phase is a little different in a few way: 1) we are introduced to a couple new routines, 2) we alternate weeks, 3) this phase is actually five weeks longs and 4) no more goofing off, it is time to BRING EVERYTHING you got to each and every routine.
The very first routine in Phase III was Chest and Back, which was new. Since we had not worked out for a few days, we halved this routine instead of trying to complete it the first time. This proved to be a wise decision for us, since the day before we had been tearing apart shelves that were still located in our old storage room, now known as our up and coming workout room.
Although our forearms were very sore, we managed to get through Cardio X this afternoon, which is one of Sherri's favorite routines.
We are a little behind in taking our weight and measurements, but we will be getting to that real soon. So hopefully, we will see some progress there too.
Until we post again...
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Work Out Room Coming Along
Saturday, May 19, 2012
A Work In Progress
A Work in Progress and we are not talking about our bodies!
YES! Sherri finally convinced Steve that they needed a separate workout room. It took some time, but Steve finally said, "Let's do it!". Below is a picture of the stuff (aka "junk") that was pulled out of the room. It is going to take us some time to get through it all, but Sherri believes if she hasn't seen what is in the tubs for eight years than she probably doesn't need it!!
The other picture below is of the room after we cleaned everything out. This took us about four and a half hours to do overall, which really isn't that long. The few items that are in there right now, will be gone once we get a garden shed.
The next phase is to get the walls taped and finished. So stay tuned!
YES! Sherri finally convinced Steve that they needed a separate workout room. It took some time, but Steve finally said, "Let's do it!". Below is a picture of the stuff (aka "junk") that was pulled out of the room. It is going to take us some time to get through it all, but Sherri believes if she hasn't seen what is in the tubs for eight years than she probably doesn't need it!!
The other picture below is of the room after we cleaned everything out. This took us about four and a half hours to do overall, which really isn't that long. The few items that are in there right now, will be gone once we get a garden shed.
The next phase is to get the walls taped and finished. So stay tuned!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Week 5, 6 & 7
To Sherri's shock she couldn't believe seventeen days has passed since their last post. We didn't fall off the face of the earth, we have just been busy, that's all! With that said, let's focus on what this blog is all about FITNESS and HEALTH!
So how are we doing on our P90X journey? The last time we posted we had just finished week 4. Since then, we have completed week 5 and week 6. Phase II introduced us to a new routine, which really works out our arms and chest. We like it well enough.
Unfortunately, during week 6 Sherri hit a wall (not literally, of course), but she was at a point where she had overused her muscles. Her knees and wrists ached and her body began to cramp in different areas whether she was working out or just relaxing.
Talk about someone who became discouraged. The last thing she wanted to do was slow down, but if she didn't, she might have had to stop completely to let her muscles heal. She has had to take a couple of days off and she has had to drop her intensity a bit. This has been frustrating for her, but she realizes that this alternative is better than getting injured and having to start all over again.
Steve's muscles are tender as well, so he has also dropped his intensity level for now. He can't afford a shoulder or arm injury, so it is best that he listens to his body.
We are half way through week 7 and we are looking forward to Week 8, as it is the "Rest Week" in Phase II. By the time we finish week 7 we will be half way through P90X. Woot! Woot!
Sherri's a little bit more of a pessimist and feels like her results should be better. She is still struggling to lose weight or tighten up her buttocks,thighs and abdomen. She wonders if they will ever be firm and flat, respectively. Steve, on the other hand, is the eternal optimist and says we are progressing well. The proof will be in the pics! Soon it will be time to measure and weigh in once again.
Finally, feel free to share your thoughts and comment on our blog. We would love to hear what is working and not working for you as you go through your fitness and health journey.
Until next time...
So how are we doing on our P90X journey? The last time we posted we had just finished week 4. Since then, we have completed week 5 and week 6. Phase II introduced us to a new routine, which really works out our arms and chest. We like it well enough.
Unfortunately, during week 6 Sherri hit a wall (not literally, of course), but she was at a point where she had overused her muscles. Her knees and wrists ached and her body began to cramp in different areas whether she was working out or just relaxing.
Talk about someone who became discouraged. The last thing she wanted to do was slow down, but if she didn't, she might have had to stop completely to let her muscles heal. She has had to take a couple of days off and she has had to drop her intensity a bit. This has been frustrating for her, but she realizes that this alternative is better than getting injured and having to start all over again.
Steve's muscles are tender as well, so he has also dropped his intensity level for now. He can't afford a shoulder or arm injury, so it is best that he listens to his body.
We are half way through week 7 and we are looking forward to Week 8, as it is the "Rest Week" in Phase II. By the time we finish week 7 we will be half way through P90X. Woot! Woot!
Sherri's a little bit more of a pessimist and feels like her results should be better. She is still struggling to lose weight or tighten up her buttocks,thighs and abdomen. She wonders if they will ever be firm and flat, respectively. Steve, on the other hand, is the eternal optimist and says we are progressing well. The proof will be in the pics! Soon it will be time to measure and weigh in once again.
Finally, feel free to share your thoughts and comment on our blog. We would love to hear what is working and not working for you as you go through your fitness and health journey.
Until next time...
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
What Do You See When You Bring Out the Mayo?
What do you see when you bring out the bottle of mayo? Sherri sees fat. Don't get her wrong, she uses mayo sparingly, but she can't help but associate mayonnaise with body fat. Do you know what 5 lbs of body fat looks like? Body fat is disgusting and it is the culprit to many of the health issues plaguing people today.
Look at the picture above. This lady is holding a replication of five pounds of body fat; which is huge. Now imagine that amount of body fat DOUBLED! That is what Steve and Sherri still have to lose.
This past Saturday, Sherri calculated how much body fat we needed to lose. According to the calculations, Sherri would need to lose 12.48 lbs of body fat and Steve would need to lose 11.23 lbs of body fat. Obviously, the possibility of us losing every ounce of body fat in our body is small, but we do hope to exchange some of our body fat with lean muscle. This will of course, aid us in maintaining better health, which is one of our main goals.
Do you know your body fat percentage? You just might be surprised as to how much of your weight is body fat. Go online and Google "how to figure out your body fat percentage" and see what number you come up with. Once you determine what your body fat percentage is, you can then determine how much body fat you need to lose (although this calculation does takes a little longer to do).
Side note:
So, do you desire to make a healthier food choice? If so, than this is one small step you can take in the right direction. You have three choices: 1) you can either eliminate mayonnaise altogether, 2) begin to use it sparingly, or 3) even substitute it with mustard (depending on what you are using it for, of course!).
Here's to trimming the fat!
Look at the picture above. This lady is holding a replication of five pounds of body fat; which is huge. Now imagine that amount of body fat DOUBLED! That is what Steve and Sherri still have to lose.
This past Saturday, Sherri calculated how much body fat we needed to lose. According to the calculations, Sherri would need to lose 12.48 lbs of body fat and Steve would need to lose 11.23 lbs of body fat. Obviously, the possibility of us losing every ounce of body fat in our body is small, but we do hope to exchange some of our body fat with lean muscle. This will of course, aid us in maintaining better health, which is one of our main goals.
Do you know your body fat percentage? You just might be surprised as to how much of your weight is body fat. Go online and Google "how to figure out your body fat percentage" and see what number you come up with. Once you determine what your body fat percentage is, you can then determine how much body fat you need to lose (although this calculation does takes a little longer to do).
Side note:
So, do you desire to make a healthier food choice? If so, than this is one small step you can take in the right direction. You have three choices: 1) you can either eliminate mayonnaise altogether, 2) begin to use it sparingly, or 3) even substitute it with mustard (depending on what you are using it for, of course!).
Here's to trimming the fat!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Should We Be Discouraged? Maybe, Maybe Not
Discouraged or encouraged, which way should we feel? Steve and Sherri took their weight and measurements on the 28th day of their P90X journey and found the results to be puzzling, at first.
Both Sherri and Steve gained weight, but the gain was less than a half a pound. Sherri's body fat went down and Steve's went up, but again not by any real significant decrease or increase, respectively. Our more noticeable changes were in our measurements. Overall, Sherri lost 1.5 inches all around and Steve lost an inch, primarily in his waist.
So, should we be discouraged based on the numbers? Not really. You might be asking yourself, why? Well, for a few reasons. First of all, we never trust the scale completely. It is an estimating tool only. It does not reflect our overall fitness. Secondly, we are only 28 days into the program and we feel the best changes are yet to come. Phase I, in our opinion is the learning curve phase. You are introduced to a program you are not all that familiar with and it takes time to grow in strength and stability before you can actually start sweating like Tony and the "kids". Thirdly, we are still in the process of refining how, when and what we eat. This process takes a little more time as it is not easy to implement new eating habits. It is not that we eat bad now, but there are things we need to change, like cutting back on our cheese and eating roughly every 3 to 4 hours.
We are already excited about Phase II and hit the play button and began sweating as we worked our way their Cardio this morning. Tomorrow we learn a new routine, which will work on our chest, shoulders and triceps.
Let's keep pushing play!
Both Sherri and Steve gained weight, but the gain was less than a half a pound. Sherri's body fat went down and Steve's went up, but again not by any real significant decrease or increase, respectively. Our more noticeable changes were in our measurements. Overall, Sherri lost 1.5 inches all around and Steve lost an inch, primarily in his waist.
So, should we be discouraged based on the numbers? Not really. You might be asking yourself, why? Well, for a few reasons. First of all, we never trust the scale completely. It is an estimating tool only. It does not reflect our overall fitness. Secondly, we are only 28 days into the program and we feel the best changes are yet to come. Phase I, in our opinion is the learning curve phase. You are introduced to a program you are not all that familiar with and it takes time to grow in strength and stability before you can actually start sweating like Tony and the "kids". Thirdly, we are still in the process of refining how, when and what we eat. This process takes a little more time as it is not easy to implement new eating habits. It is not that we eat bad now, but there are things we need to change, like cutting back on our cheese and eating roughly every 3 to 4 hours.
We are already excited about Phase II and hit the play button and began sweating as we worked our way their Cardio this morning. Tomorrow we learn a new routine, which will work on our chest, shoulders and triceps.
Let's keep pushing play!
Friday, April 27, 2012
P90X - Week 4
For those of you who are following our journey, don’t give up on us, we are still around and we are going strong! Steve and Sherri are now in Week 4! Yes, Week 4! Can you believe it?
Week 4 in the P90X program is different than the first 3 weeks because it is considered a rest week. Rest in this case, does not mean “time off” for a job well done. Instead, it means more stretching and more Yoga and no working on your shoulders & arms and legs & back – a slight reprieve, but still a very intense week.
Yoga X is still a challenge for both Steve and Sherri. The one thing we know for sure is that we are not pretzels and we can only bend so far! There are a few moves we are struggling to master, but are confident as we continue to work through the routine we will become more flexible.
Sherri is still struggling to get all of her daily calories in, and absolutely has to find a way to accomplish this before heading into Phase II. With the intensity level naturally increasing in the next phase, more calories will be burned. The last thing she wants is to plateau and start gaining weight. Phase II is similar to Phase I except that one new routine is introduced.
We are pumped up about the end of this week because it means we will have reached our 30 day mark - completion of Phase I. It also means we get to take our 30 day pictures, weigh & measure ourselves, and figure out our body fat. So, in a couple of days we will give our first progress report. Go Primetime Baby Boomers! Let's BRING IT!
Week 4 in the P90X program is different than the first 3 weeks because it is considered a rest week. Rest in this case, does not mean “time off” for a job well done. Instead, it means more stretching and more Yoga and no working on your shoulders & arms and legs & back – a slight reprieve, but still a very intense week.
Yoga X is still a challenge for both Steve and Sherri. The one thing we know for sure is that we are not pretzels and we can only bend so far! There are a few moves we are struggling to master, but are confident as we continue to work through the routine we will become more flexible.
Sherri is still struggling to get all of her daily calories in, and absolutely has to find a way to accomplish this before heading into Phase II. With the intensity level naturally increasing in the next phase, more calories will be burned. The last thing she wants is to plateau and start gaining weight. Phase II is similar to Phase I except that one new routine is introduced.
We are pumped up about the end of this week because it means we will have reached our 30 day mark - completion of Phase I. It also means we get to take our 30 day pictures, weigh & measure ourselves, and figure out our body fat. So, in a couple of days we will give our first progress report. Go Primetime Baby Boomers! Let's BRING IT!
Saturday, April 14, 2012
The Scale
Tip of the Moment: THE SCALE
Is the Scale your friend or enemy?
I know a lot of people who start their morning off by stepping on to the scale to check out their weight. The thing is, weighing yourself on a daily basis while trying to lose weight, may not be a good thing. Why? Well, first of all it can be discouraging and cause low self-esteem and secondly, it may not be accurate. I know this from firsthand experience. Women have a tendency to judge their progress by the number on the scale. There are many possibilities that can skew the number i.e. water weight, constipation or muscle gain, which all can make the scale your enemy.
It might be better to weigh yourself once a week, or better yet, once a month. A good rule of thumb is your clothing. Let your clothing be your guide, as it will not lead you astray. Your clothes don’t lie. You can tell when your waistline feels loose or when the material across your abdomen doesn’t seem to be stretched to the max. The scale, on the other hand, may lead you to believe that you’ve either gained a pound or two, or have lost a pound or two; truly it is not that accurate.
Yet, many others believe that only once you have obtained your desired weight loss, that weighing in on a weekly basis is a good thing. The main reason for this is that it helps you keep tabs on your new found weight. This is where your scale becomes your friend.
Of course, there are always two sides to every issue. Many people find the scale to be helpful and not that much of a deterrent (and that is fine), but for the rest of us, the battle of the scale may be destructive and take us off course when trying to reach our weight loss destination.
So, the bottom line here, in my opinion, is use the scale periodically. Stay off it as much as possible and let your clothing be your guide. Use the scale weekly, but only after you have reached your desired weight loss. These two guidelines will help build your self-esteem as you move through your fitness /weight loss journey.
Will you let your scale be your friend or will you let it be your enemy? Will you let the scale get the victory? The choice is yours.
Is the Scale your friend or enemy?
I know a lot of people who start their morning off by stepping on to the scale to check out their weight. The thing is, weighing yourself on a daily basis while trying to lose weight, may not be a good thing. Why? Well, first of all it can be discouraging and cause low self-esteem and secondly, it may not be accurate. I know this from firsthand experience. Women have a tendency to judge their progress by the number on the scale. There are many possibilities that can skew the number i.e. water weight, constipation or muscle gain, which all can make the scale your enemy.
It might be better to weigh yourself once a week, or better yet, once a month. A good rule of thumb is your clothing. Let your clothing be your guide, as it will not lead you astray. Your clothes don’t lie. You can tell when your waistline feels loose or when the material across your abdomen doesn’t seem to be stretched to the max. The scale, on the other hand, may lead you to believe that you’ve either gained a pound or two, or have lost a pound or two; truly it is not that accurate.
Yet, many others believe that only once you have obtained your desired weight loss, that weighing in on a weekly basis is a good thing. The main reason for this is that it helps you keep tabs on your new found weight. This is where your scale becomes your friend.
Of course, there are always two sides to every issue. Many people find the scale to be helpful and not that much of a deterrent (and that is fine), but for the rest of us, the battle of the scale may be destructive and take us off course when trying to reach our weight loss destination.
So, the bottom line here, in my opinion, is use the scale periodically. Stay off it as much as possible and let your clothing be your guide. Use the scale weekly, but only after you have reached your desired weight loss. These two guidelines will help build your self-esteem as you move through your fitness /weight loss journey.
Will you let your scale be your friend or will you let it be your enemy? Will you let the scale get the victory? The choice is yours.
Friday, April 13, 2012
P90X - Week 2
Have you been wondering where we have been? Don't worry...we are still pushing play! Week 2 is a repeat of Week 1 and Steve and I didn't want to blah blah blah about the same things. However, we do have a few comments that we would like to share.
First of all, week 2 doesn't necessarily appear to be getting any easier. We only did 45 minutes of the Yoga Wednesday morning and on Thursday, I had to split the back & arm routine and the AB Ripper X workout between the morning and the evening. I thought it would be bad for me to split the routines, but in the end it actually worked out better for me.
Secondly, it is really important to eat the right amount of food so it can fuel the body before, during and after the workouts. Steve and I are suppose to take in well over 2,000 calories a day, but I am finding this very hard to do. I've never been a big eater, so thinking about eating or what to prepare is a bit challenging.
Thirdly, getting enough rest is really important. If you are exhausted before you ever begin your workout, you are already on a slippery slope. So make sure you get plenty of rest.
First of all, week 2 doesn't necessarily appear to be getting any easier. We only did 45 minutes of the Yoga Wednesday morning and on Thursday, I had to split the back & arm routine and the AB Ripper X workout between the morning and the evening. I thought it would be bad for me to split the routines, but in the end it actually worked out better for me.
Secondly, it is really important to eat the right amount of food so it can fuel the body before, during and after the workouts. Steve and I are suppose to take in well over 2,000 calories a day, but I am finding this very hard to do. I've never been a big eater, so thinking about eating or what to prepare is a bit challenging.
Thirdly, getting enough rest is really important. If you are exhausted before you ever begin your workout, you are already on a slippery slope. So make sure you get plenty of rest.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
P90X - Day 7
Day 7 Stretch X / Rest
My husband and I finished the first week of P90X-Lean and we have enjoyed every bit of it. It is hard to believe we only have 11 weeks to GO! Make no mistake, we are sore and tired, but these are good things. Today,was Stretch X and that felt marvelous.
We are looking forward to week 2 as the second time around is a lot easier in the sense of learning the routine. And yet harder, because we'll be more engaged in the workout; which should yield even better results. Yeah baby, still bringing it!
Tip of the Moment: ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER: Find somebody to do your workout with. It HELPS!
I think Steve and I enjoy the fact that we are doing the workouts TOGETHER! It is nice to have an accountability partner and it is fun to have another person in the room with you. It brings out an inner competitiveness in me personally, which I love. Of course, I can't hold a candle to Steve's agility and strength in many areas, but I like to try and I'd like, one day, to give him a run for his money.
My husband and I finished the first week of P90X-Lean and we have enjoyed every bit of it. It is hard to believe we only have 11 weeks to GO! Make no mistake, we are sore and tired, but these are good things. Today,was Stretch X and that felt marvelous.
We are looking forward to week 2 as the second time around is a lot easier in the sense of learning the routine. And yet harder, because we'll be more engaged in the workout; which should yield even better results. Yeah baby, still bringing it!
Tip of the Moment: ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER: Find somebody to do your workout with. It HELPS!
I think Steve and I enjoy the fact that we are doing the workouts TOGETHER! It is nice to have an accountability partner and it is fun to have another person in the room with you. It brings out an inner competitiveness in me personally, which I love. Of course, I can't hold a candle to Steve's agility and strength in many areas, but I like to try and I'd like, one day, to give him a run for his money.
P90X - Day 6
Day 6 Kenpo
Steve and I did not get to this workout until late last night and what a workout it was! The moves in Kenpo, to me, seem kin to some form of martial arts or kick boxing. The routine was filled with kicks and punches, which called for coordination and multi-tasking (which I don't possess). I fought the routine a bit, so hopefully when we do Kenpo again next week I will have a better handle on it.
Steve and I did not get to this workout until late last night and what a workout it was! The moves in Kenpo, to me, seem kin to some form of martial arts or kick boxing. The routine was filled with kicks and punches, which called for coordination and multi-tasking (which I don't possess). I fought the routine a bit, so hopefully when we do Kenpo again next week I will have a better handle on it.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
P90X - Day 5
Day 5 Back & Arms with Ab Ripper X
This morning was Legs & Back (can you say burning?) and Ab Ripper X. We were able to finish the Legs & Back portion, but Sherri ran out of time for the Ab Ripper X portion. She will complete it tonight, while Steve is at work!
What a good workout... we chose to do some of the exercises without weights, but still felt that it was intense enough! We were required to do many "chin-ups" that required palms away from your body. This is designed to work more on your back, and not so much your biceps. Sherri used the resistance bands, and Steve used the pull-up bar. Great results from today... as is evidenced by tired, sore muscles already! Looking forward to Day 6 (tomorrow morn) - Kenpo!
Stay tuned!
This morning was Legs & Back (can you say burning?) and Ab Ripper X. We were able to finish the Legs & Back portion, but Sherri ran out of time for the Ab Ripper X portion. She will complete it tonight, while Steve is at work!
What a good workout... we chose to do some of the exercises without weights, but still felt that it was intense enough! We were required to do many "chin-ups" that required palms away from your body. This is designed to work more on your back, and not so much your biceps. Sherri used the resistance bands, and Steve used the pull-up bar. Great results from today... as is evidenced by tired, sore muscles already! Looking forward to Day 6 (tomorrow morn) - Kenpo!
Stay tuned!
P90X - Day 4
Day 4 Yoga X
WOW! The Yoga X routine is long, 1 1/2 hours long to be exact. We were not able to complete the program in its entirety this morning due to time constraints; however, Sherri finished it this evening while Steve was at work.
Yoga is an interesting fitness routine and it is an exercise regime we've never done before. At first, we thought we wouldn't get much of a workout with Yoga, but that is so far from the truth. Many of the moves were a challenge for us, but that's the beauty of it - it's a challenge!
The Yoga format is slow and methodical; the room is filled with quietness. This was great because it allowed us to focus on my breathing and form. Very difficult for Steve to be quiet, though!
Yoga X may not be for Steve at this point because there is too much "hands over shoulder" movements. He paid the price for it this morning. So we are hoping to continue building up the muscles that surround his shoulders and then try again at a later date.
Until tomorrow...
WOW! The Yoga X routine is long, 1 1/2 hours long to be exact. We were not able to complete the program in its entirety this morning due to time constraints; however, Sherri finished it this evening while Steve was at work.
Yoga is an interesting fitness routine and it is an exercise regime we've never done before. At first, we thought we wouldn't get much of a workout with Yoga, but that is so far from the truth. Many of the moves were a challenge for us, but that's the beauty of it - it's a challenge!
The Yoga format is slow and methodical; the room is filled with quietness. This was great because it allowed us to focus on my breathing and form. Very difficult for Steve to be quiet, though!
Yoga X may not be for Steve at this point because there is too much "hands over shoulder" movements. He paid the price for it this morning. So we are hoping to continue building up the muscles that surround his shoulders and then try again at a later date.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
P90X - Day 3
Day 3 Shoulders & Arms, AB Ripper X
Shoulders & Arms, AB Ripper X has been executed! Since this was our first time doing this routine we chose to use lower weights which equaled lower intensity. For us, this was a good choice. Next week we may add additional weights to the program as we feel the need.
There were two deciding factors that drove our decision to use low weights: 1) Steve's shoulders and 2) I do not desire to have "Arnie" arms.
We also divided up the routines today and completed the shoulder & arms this morning and the AB Ripper X this evening. We would have liked to have done them together, but time was our enemy this morning.
Tomorrow is YOGA X, which should be interesting because it requires concentration and no talking (hmmm....two things that are difficult for an ADHD husband). :)
Shoulders & Arms, AB Ripper X has been executed! Since this was our first time doing this routine we chose to use lower weights which equaled lower intensity. For us, this was a good choice. Next week we may add additional weights to the program as we feel the need.
There were two deciding factors that drove our decision to use low weights: 1) Steve's shoulders and 2) I do not desire to have "Arnie" arms.
We also divided up the routines today and completed the shoulder & arms this morning and the AB Ripper X this evening. We would have liked to have done them together, but time was our enemy this morning.
Tomorrow is YOGA X, which should be interesting because it requires concentration and no talking (hmmm....two things that are difficult for an ADHD husband). :)
Monday, April 2, 2012
P90X - Day 2
Day 2 Cardio X
Yesterday we mentioned that Steve did not give his body enough fuel before working out, which caused him to "bonk" or otherwise known as "crashing". This morning Steve had a much better work out and was able to complete the whole routine because he took in enough calories to push his body through the program.
I know his workout had to be good because he made the comment that he can't remember the last time he experienced sweat pouring down his face. The Cardio X routine kept us hopping for 50 minutes and when we were finished - WE FELT GOOD!
Our bodies are a little tender in some areas, but it's nothing Tylenol and a good nights sleep can't handle.
Tomorrow's workout, Shoulders & Arms, and AB Ripper X, should be a real challenge for the both of us. Yikes!
Yesterday we mentioned that Steve did not give his body enough fuel before working out, which caused him to "bonk" or otherwise known as "crashing". This morning Steve had a much better work out and was able to complete the whole routine because he took in enough calories to push his body through the program.
I know his workout had to be good because he made the comment that he can't remember the last time he experienced sweat pouring down his face. The Cardio X routine kept us hopping for 50 minutes and when we were finished - WE FELT GOOD!
Our bodies are a little tender in some areas, but it's nothing Tylenol and a good nights sleep can't handle.
Tomorrow's workout, Shoulders & Arms, and AB Ripper X, should be a real challenge for the both of us. Yikes!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
P90X - Day 1
Day 1 Core Synergistics:
Woot Woot! We survived the first day of P90X-Lean and we loved it! Some of the moves were similar to those in Power90, but there were several moves that were new. This really challenges our flexibility and coordination abilities, which is great.
The one mistake we made this morning was not fueling our bodies well enough. Steve was about 40 minutes into the routine when he bonked. His body had completely used up what fuel it had stored up. Thankfully, I didn't bonk, but I recognized quite quickly how important it was going to be for us to be fueled properly, so our workouts could be maximized.
Steve's Intensity Level: 7
Sherri's Intensity Level: 6
Woot Woot! We survived the first day of P90X-Lean and we loved it! Some of the moves were similar to those in Power90, but there were several moves that were new. This really challenges our flexibility and coordination abilities, which is great.
The one mistake we made this morning was not fueling our bodies well enough. Steve was about 40 minutes into the routine when he bonked. His body had completely used up what fuel it had stored up. Thankfully, I didn't bonk, but I recognized quite quickly how important it was going to be for us to be fueled properly, so our workouts could be maximized.
Steve's Intensity Level: 7
Sherri's Intensity Level: 6
Saturday, March 31, 2012
One More Day and we Bring it On!
Well, we didn't do our fitness test last night as planned (we were too tired - must have something to do with age :)). So, we forged ahead and did the fitness test this afternoon. Here are our scores:
Sherri
Chin-ups 0 (no surprise here)
Vertical leap 11"
Push-ups 14 (on my toes)
Toe touches 1" (reach beyond your toes)
Wall squat 1 minute 45 seconds
Bicep curls 30 reps / 8.6lb weight
In-outs 100
Steve
Chin-ups 3 (show off; actually not bad for having 4 shoulder surgeries)
Vertical leap 20" (yes, he is part frog)
Push-ups 20
Toe Touch 5.75" (yes, he is related to gumby)
Wall squat 2 minutes 30 seconds
Bicep curls 25 reps / 16.8lbs weight
In-outs 72
Sherri
Chin-ups 0 (no surprise here)
Vertical leap 11"
Push-ups 14 (on my toes)
Toe touches 1" (reach beyond your toes)
Wall squat 1 minute 45 seconds
Bicep curls 30 reps / 8.6lb weight
In-outs 100
Steve
Chin-ups 3 (show off; actually not bad for having 4 shoulder surgeries)
Vertical leap 20" (yes, he is part frog)
Push-ups 20
Toe Touch 5.75" (yes, he is related to gumby)
Wall squat 2 minutes 30 seconds
Bicep curls 25 reps / 16.8lbs weight
In-outs 72
Friday, March 30, 2012
Counting Down the Days to P90X!
Steve and I have taken the plunge and will begin P90X in 2 days! We are in the process of collecting the necessary data prior to beginning.
This morning we weighed in and got our weight and body fat readings (we have a bath scale that is really awesome as it gives your weight, body fat, water weight, muscle mass and bone mass).
Tonight we are taking our fitness test. This test is used to determine our ability to do the routine. We think we should be fine, since we just completed Power90 a few weeks ago.
We are very excited about starting this fitness program and are actually "biting at the bit" to get going.
P.S. It is our intention to post our progress on a daily basis.
This morning we weighed in and got our weight and body fat readings (we have a bath scale that is really awesome as it gives your weight, body fat, water weight, muscle mass and bone mass).
Tonight we are taking our fitness test. This test is used to determine our ability to do the routine. We think we should be fine, since we just completed Power90 a few weeks ago.
We are very excited about starting this fitness program and are actually "biting at the bit" to get going.
P.S. It is our intention to post our progress on a daily basis.
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