Week 7

Lat weeks weight: 140.5
This weeks weight: 137.5

My diet was clean as usual. I had the flu or a bug for a few days so I ate next to nothing then; maybe why the big drop.

My workout was as follows:

Saturday- 50 minutes kenpo karate (P90X)
Monday-50 minute circuit (push-ups, pull-ups; all chest and back stuff and 2 minute runs at 7.0 between each 2 lifts)
Tuesday-sick, sick, sick
Wednesday-45 minutes yoga (P90X)
Thursday-50 minute circuit (shoulders, biceps, triceps and 2 minute runs at 7.0 between each 3 sets)
Friday-50 minute circuit (legs, glutes, and 2 minute runs at 7.0 between each 2 sets)

Weekly Fitness Tip:
Temporary vs. permanent. As the weekends come and go and I am tempted with many a treats, candies and desserts, I try to remind myself how I will feel after my temporary sugar fix and how my clothes will fit and even how my mood will be. Remember to ask yourself if the temporary deliciousness is worth it (sometimes it absolutely is). Just take the time to consider it. It has been about 2 months since I've had desserts and sweets and although I miss it, it's easier to sometimes go without. Ever notice the more you eat sugar, the more you want it? I found an interesting article that explains how junk food can be very addicting. Read more here.

Week 6

Last weeks weight: 141.5
Current weight: 140.5

Super clean diet (1400-1600 calories). I felt like eating chocolate and donuts pretty much every single day:( But I didn't:) If I were a cave-woman, I would be so hot because I wouldn't know what those delicious confections tasted like!

My workout was as follows:
Monday- 50 minutes of push-ups, pull-ups and 2 minute runs (7.0) circuit
Tuesday-40 minutes plyo/leg stuff and 2 min runs (7.0) circuit
Wednesday- 50 minutes Yoga (P90X)
Thursday-50 minute shoulders, biceps, triceps and 2 minute runs (7.0) circuit; ab ripper
Friday-45 minutes treadmill (interval run=5.5 3 min and 7.0 2 min; walk on incline 6.0 at speed 4.3 for ten minutes)

Fitness Tip: Consistency and stick with it!! I feel like as I get closer to my goal weight, I want to eat more junk food and the number slows down. That is okay because I am kicking my butt and eating clean. I will reap the results in due time if I just keep doing what I know I should do to see them. I read an interesting article about genetics and your body-type. We all may be destined to inherit our mothers' bodies but diet and exercise play a major factor. Read: accept and love the body you have, just work hard to shape it into your personal best.

Week 5

Last weeks weight: 142
Current weight: 141.5

My diet was clean 1400-1700 calories (except for my slight pig-out on superbowl sunday).

My workout was as follows:
Saturday-50 minutes Kenpo Karate (P90X)
Monday-chest and back with interval runs (same as last monday)
Tuesday-legs and interval runs (same as last tuesday)
Wednesday-45 minutes power yoga (P90X)
Thursday-30 minutes cardio x (P90X) and 30 minutes shoulders and arms
Friday- 25 minute interval run(5.8 for 3 minutes 7.0 for 2 minutes)
Saturday-off (catered the night before and went to bed at 2am-felt way too tired!)

Weekly Fitness Tip:Don't forget to stretch! Yoga is a great way to stretch out your entire body (even places you may have never stretched before.) Yoga also focuses on your weak spots and you would be surprised how much it improves you athleticism. Stretching and Yoga should be a very important aspect of your overall fitness routine. Good article here.

Week 4

Last weeks weight: 145
This weeks weight: 142

My diet was pretty clean-lots of veggies, lean proteins, fruits etc. (easier to eat clean with Brady gone because I am not really tempted to eat out much.)

My workout was as follows:
Monday-45 minutes circuit: mixture of decline, diamond, military, standard, dive-bomber push-ups; wide-angle, close-grip, reverse grip pull-ups, lawn mowers,heavy pants; 2 minute runs at 7.0 after every 2 exercises.
Tuesday- 25 minute interval run (6.0 for 2 minutes, 7.5-8.0 for 1 minute); 3 sets each of hop lunges, sumo box squats, flutter kicks and 10lb weighted crunches on stability ball.(ouch!)
Wednesday-off (extremely sore from previous workouts and sick)
Thursday-45 minutes shoulders and arms (P90X)
Friday-45 minutes power yoga (P90X)

Fitness Tip:
To get faster results, it's all about the muscle confusion. Now that it is February, I am switching up my routine a bit. It's good for your body to not get complacent. Read more here