Day 19 - Pylometric Cardio

Iv gone from just managing 3 press ups to 9 and today was the first day I made it through a warm up without stopping.

People are also starting to comment at work that im looking trimmer.

This round of Insanity will finish 3 weeks before my holiday. I think I will do 30ds for 3 weeks and another round of Insanity when I get back finishing around November 11th.

Should be looking smokin' for Christmas! *Long time planner* lol

I did drink my protein drink afterward. They are still challenging workouts.

Ok, bit quiet here at the mo.

Anyhow just finished week 5 recovery, took me 6 weeks as I had a week off due to sickness and injury.

So 6 weeks in, iv gain 8oz BBBUUUUTTTT iv lost 3 inches and 2.4% Body Fat.

When I was doing my measurements in front of my mirror I have to admit I am pretty happy with how my body is shaping up.

Started week 3 with fit test #2 today and it was a bit disappointing. I was able to do a few more of each of the exercises but not as much as I thought I would be able to. For some reason it was very tough this morning. Maybe it was the pizza yesterday. I just feel blah today. My weight was exactly the same as 2 weeks ago and all of my measurements were the same except I was down 4" in my waist (I'm thinking this is an error and my measurements last time were wrong) and 1.5" in my hips. I know I am losing some inches because of how my clothes fit. The biggest disappointment was the lack of progress in being able to do more. But I guess I am expecting too much from just 2 weeks. I love the workouts and am looking forward to hopefully seeing better results in the next 2 weeks.

Great job! 2nd month is a little harder, but definitely worth the effort! That is where I really started to see more definition.

I've got 2 weeks of Insanity left - here is last year holiday me vs current me.

http://d.pr/i/L8w7

I'm less bloated and have lost a bit of the fat but I can't seem to shift the belly fat :<

Does anyone have any ideas on what to do once I've finished Insanity? I feel like my knees need a rest as they are the part of my body that hurts the most. I was going to consider doing a couple of the insanity workouts a week inbetween some fun stuff like taking up squash once a week and focussing on some simple weight work.

Any advice?

Well done everybody. I did Day 44 today - don't know what to do afterwards. Perhaps, Ripped in 30? Is there T25 in the UK?

Keep it going, Daerias! Good job! No, it doesn't get easier....you just get stronger!

It's really hard.....BUT YOU LOST 34lbs!!! Great job! You can do this!

Your right that is why i keep pushing cause is working. Thank you

It's really hard.....BUT YOU LOST 34lbs!!! Great job! You can do this!

Great job on pushing through it curriee. I did my second Plyometric Cardio Circuit today, and while it certainly didn't feel any easier, I think I did a lot more in-n-outs and those plank oblique things. I burned 40 more calories than I did last time too, so obviously I pushed a bit harder and/or took less breaks.

So yesterday was Cardio Power & Resistance and today was Pure Cardio. I took a few breaks, lol, but I love seeing where I'm improving each time. I try to always have a goal; like 10 In and Outs before I take a break. And then next time I try and do a couple more. My first round of Insanity, my goal for basketball drills was 16, now I'm at 20. Or even competing with the people on the screen; knowing that I'm still going and they're taking a break, even if I can only outdo them in that one move, I'll take it, lol. Small victories.
The only way I can keep a handle on what I eat(and by handle, I mean by the fingertips, lol) is to prep and have things in containers to grab and go. I try to make 3 or 4 huge salads( these usually weigh a pound or more) on Sunday. I also buy a container of cottage cheese and portion it out into smaller containers and thats what goes on my salad instead of dressing. Its super yummy and its a extra source of protein. Then I buy a huge container of plain greek yogurt and portion that out. I eat that with a banana and cinnamon. Again, lots of protein. And I try to have a meat ready and prepacked, about 5oz or so. My biggest challenge is when I come home. I maybe have 5-30min to eat if I want to fall into the 'no eating 3 hrs before bed' window. I found that really helps with my weight loss and with my workouts, since I work out in the morning. So I try to keep it simple: cereal or cheese and crackers or an egg with salsa and cheese. Nothing heavy. But meal prepping is seriously a life saver. You may have to spend an hour or two in the kitchen on Sunday, but it's so worth it to be able to open the fridge, grab one of each container and go. I also keep almonds in my car for emergencies, lol.

Today was Cardio Recovery. Doing a much better job this time around of keeping my core engaged. I find it makes me nauseous, lol, and that's how I know I got a good workout in. Not while I'm doing it, but after(like now) and thru most the day. Oh, Monday...

Today was my final day of recovery week ... feeling the month 2 nerves!

lol those pushups can be a pain, but they are so effective and they make you feel like a bad *kitten*, lol.
This morning was Cardio Power & Resistance. This was my favorite workout when I did this before. Trying to remember why, lol. Tonight I did Hip Hop Abs Fat Burning Cardio. Did this last night and slept wonderful!