There is no one way to do this. You've got to find your own way, persist, and see it through.
Today's Workout: Workout 7
Does everyone remember this workout? This is the one where I have to modify like it's my first time walking. The circuits here gradually decrease in intensity. So the first is harder than the second, which is harder than the third, which is harder than the fourth. It just means that when I finish the last circuit, I am feeling... relaxed. Jillian does throw a curve ball in circuit 3, but I can deal with it (those one-legged pushups).
Today, I began circuit 1 like I was a member of Jillian's crew. I did not modify any of the moves. I counted each move as I breathed out to help maintain my focus. From crow pushups, to plank walks, to plank ups, I did it all. Then we hit the first cardio sequence, and I couldn't quite get my feet all the way to my hands. But I figured out that as long as I was making the motion, it was just as good a workout jumping my feet one foot rather than three. This cardio move is all in the abs. For the second half of circuit 1 I did have to modify. I began each move following Jillian's instruction, but had to drop to knees by the time I was four or so reps in. I still finished it though.
I did not use my 3's at all this workout. I stuck to 5's and 7's. Something tells me that my Phase 2 reward should be a new set of 10lb weights!
In circuit four, I managed to do leg lifts as I chest pressed and chest-fly'd. My abs and quads are not sore yet, twelve hours later, but I'm sure they will be sore tomorrow after a nice sleep.
I had a bit of an accident earlier today while driving. Talk about losing focus... I turned too sharply while exiting between two cars in a parking lot and ended up jack-knifing the side of my van against the front left fender of a motionless jeep. Nobody was there to point it out. I could have driven away. But instead I parked the van, and walked into the bank asking if anyone owned the jeep. No-one there. I went to the yoga studio. Nada. Went to the computer supply store, and the friendly staff member who greeted me just happened to be the owner. He was angry at me. I mentioned to him that I could have easily driven away, and he said that would have made him angrier. Without a doubt I am guilty of bad driving, and I will be taking care of his damages. This is my first at fault accident in 15 years of driving, and it happened because I lost focus.
I want to tie this into your workout, because the best impact occurs when you are focused on the outcome. I want you to stare Jillian down when you turn on that dvd in the morning and be ready for it. Your body will work as hard as you believe it can. So turn it up and get focused. I was not focused in that parking lot, and it cost me lots of time and money. If you want to make the most of both of yours, I suggest you get focused!
Breakfast was my lovely usual... Blueberry Banana Muffin with a coffee. I made myself a mixed berry smoothie after my workout today as well. Lunch was another fave, the Tomato, Avocado and Cheddar Pita. Afternoon snack was an Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffin with a nonfat latte.
And dinner, oh my. I forgot a pic again, but I made ribs in the crock pot and served with some oven-roasted baby potatoes and green and yellow beans. Totally fabulous, and not too bad on the calories either. A half rack of ribs is about 300 cals, plus 2 tablespoons of bbq sauce. It was very yum, and I love striking a balance between the meal plan and eating a mix of foods with my family.
In my family, I have two boys that both could stand to gain some weight, so I often have to find good quality, high caloric meals for them. Today was good because they ate a lot, and they were able to add calories through the baguette and fresh butter put on the table.
Here's hubby with baby G.
Tomorrow I am back to workout 8 -- my favourite one!
Nighty night,
Peach
OOOhh.. I've never switched it up and used a pita for the cheddar, avocado burrito. I may be stealing this idea tomorrow. Workout 8 is my fave as well. I think the first circuit in workout 7 is the toughest of all the workouts, but I haven't done 11 or 12 yet. Sounds like you are doing a great job!
ReplyDeleteThat first cardio interval is killer! That move comes back in cardio 3 and it's shocking because it's so much easier to do when you haven't just spent the last 4 moves in plank position. You'll love it!
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