My Journey to Fitness

Round 2 is halfway to done

candidchatter — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:12:37 +0000

Whew! Week 7 of round 2 of P90X is almost a wrap! After my workout tomorrow, I’m halfway done. What a difference in the 2nd round too. I love the way I feel and I’m starting to LOVE the way I look. Yay! I am so much stronger and better at the exercises and I’m starting to pump some iron (for a girl).

P90X rocks!

Seven Days to Go

candidchatter — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:12:14 +0000

Yes!!! SEVEN days left and I’m done with P90X.

Awesome!!

My sciatica has started flaring up these last 2 weeks so I’ve tried to take it easy when it feels like it might kick in full force and keep me from being able to walk. So yesterday when I did Kenpo X, I had to avoid the sideways movements. But, that didn’t stop me from giving it my best shot even with a bum leg.

I can’t wait to post my results. I know I haven’t lost much weight per the scale, but my body is TOTALLY different than it was when I started 3 months ago. Woohoo!

Another great accomplishment…

I have been a pescetarian for almost a full year. This month is full of personal milestones. I’m smiling!

Getting Frustrated

candidchatter — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:22:33 +0000

As I creep up on my 90 day completion date (which was moved back 2 weeks because of a June vacation), I am starting to feel really frustrated. I think I gave myself too stiff of a goal. Size 4 from a size 12 in 13 weeks might be impossible w/out eating like a bodybuilder. Sad, frowny face.

And have I mentioned how much I hate my stomach? Well, I hate my stomach. I haven’t had a flat-ish stomach since my mid-20s and even then it was more “ish” than “flat”. I’m not sure it will ever be the same w/out surgery.

So, -90 days gets results. There is no question about that. My legs look faboosh! My shoulders too. Everything is smaller and tighter. I am still exhausted and sore weekly. I mean it like I could take a solid coma-type nap every single day if I had the time. I am pushing myself to exhaustion each workout. I’m not only pushing play, I am giving it my every last bit each day, six days a week. I always rest on one day. Always.

My diet has taken a slight beating the past several weeks. I have enjoyed a few pieces of pizza and desserts and Corona and red wine. But, that’s life. I can’t be 100% on that. It’s not realistic. So, I make wise choices 95% of the time and then sometimes when my kids go to bed I eat half a bag of popcorn. The buttery kind.

So, by my 1 year P90X anniversary I would like to be in the best shape I can possibly be in at my age (37 is the new 27, right?). We’ll see.

I love P90X and recommend it to everyone. But, I wish I had lost more weight and inches. However, I know I’ve given it my all and that’s all I can give.

I’m Still Working Hard

candidchatter — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:40:15 +0000

It’s summertime… I have 3 kids… there is little time to blog.

But, I am still here and still working my butt off day in and day out. My husband took 60 day pictures. I compared them to the day 1 pictures. I’m so happy with the visual difference. However, I still have a ways to go.

P90X is awesome. I love it!

See ya soon.

Cars and Bodies

candidchatter — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:21:36 +0000

I had this thought pass through my mind today and wanted to jot it down.

Some people take better care of their cars than their bodies. I want to take better care of my body than my car.

Think about it.

30 Days Down, 60 To Go

candidchatter — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:59:17 +0000

Whew! Cardio X got it’s butt whooped today. Ha ha ha!!

I am doing great w/P90X. I am discouraged though. I have not dropped nearly the amount of weight I had hoped. I still look fat to me. I am working my rear end off, but feeling the blahs.

Anyway, I have made it a third of the way and I’m not stopping. I feel great inside. Just can’t wait till the outside catches up.

Here’s to the next 60 days!

Last Week of Phase 1

candidchatter — Tue, 25 May 2010 00:29:28 +0000

Today begins my last week in phase 1 of P90X. I am doing GREAT! I have lost 6 pounds and a pants size. That’s how the world out there judges success. However, the way I feel on the inside is far superior to what is noticeable on the outside. I have more energy than I’ve had in years. I sleep like I did before I had kids. It’s totally awesome. All that in just 3 full weeks. I cannot imagine how good I will feel after the next ten!

The first three weeks were the same routine — Core Syn, Cardio, Arms/Shoulders/Abs, Yoga, Legs/Back/Abs, Kenpo, and then a day of rest. This week (week 4) is different. Today I did Yoga and for the first time since I started this program I craved more at the end. That’s after an hour and a half workout. I’m thrilled!

So onward and upward I go.

Week 3

candidchatter — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:54:43 +0000

When I decided to go on a diet in January, I wore a size 12. After dieting for 4 months, I had only shrunk to a size 10. I was discouraged, but I knew exercise coupled with my healthy diet would catapult my weight loss. I was right! I started researching the best home fitness programs on the market.

I started P90X two weeks ago. Today is day 1 of week 3. In 2 weeks, I have already dropped another pants size. Today I put on my size 8 capris and they fit. No muffin top either. They fit perfectly.

I am so excited to see the results that have come so quickly. I can’t wait to see what happens by the end of week 13. I love this workout despite the physical challenges it sends my way. I am determined to “Bring It” each and every time I exercise. I am getting stronger and leaner. Fit feels so much better than lazy does.

Mother’s Day Vegetarian Dinner

candidchatter — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:28:31 +0000

For Mother’s Day, I invited my husband’s family over for dinner. We decided to try an all vegetarian meal. It was delicious. Everyone raved about how great everything tasted. My sister-in-law and I made the dishes. Here is what we had…

Sauteed portabella mushrooms with almonds in garlic & sesame oil
Sauteed orange and yellow bell peppers, onion, garlic, and sesame oil
Brown Jasmine rice
Cucumber salad
Sliced tomato and avocado lightly sprinkled with crazy salt seasoning
Strawberries, pineapple, cheese appetizer
Garlic bread
Herb-flavored black beans
Polenta
Steamed broccoli

For dessert, my mother-in-law brought ice cream, brownies, and carrot cake.

Try something different for your next gathering. You might surprise your guests into eating healthier.

As for me, I am enjoying the leftovers.

Week One — Success

candidchatter — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:18:24 +0000

Week One down… rested today (it is Mother’s Day after all). Back in tomorrow for the start of week 2. Can’t wait!

Nothing tastes as good as fit feels.