Well I didn't end up getting a second workout in last night. Just felt like watching some tv (which I don't do all too often). Felt kinda bad today but I already got lower fix in and a PiYo workout in. Woo! Hoping to do some reading while on the bike tonight.
Hope everyone is having a good hump day!

@dkwi04 @jpkrueger beat me to it. LOL!

I'll be honest, the Slim in 6 program looks pretty boring. And you do the same thing, day after day, for two weeks. Not nearly as much fun as 21 Day Fix, for sure. So why would I even think about doing it let alone asking for it as a gift from my family?

1) Low impact
I need to keep things low impact so adding a program that is low impact to my personal library will make it possible for me to mix things up, to create hybrid schedules, and such.

2) My daughter-in-law
About one week into PiYo I knew she would never want to do this program and I was looking for an easier program she might want to borrow from me in the future. She is going to school now and "doesn't have time" to exercise. But I continue to hope that my example will inspire her to lose the weight she's gained since meeting and marrying my son.

3) Vacation
I love 21 Day Fix, obviously, but I don't want to use the resistance cords with it because it is already challenging my balance. Trying to switch the band from one foot to the other as I would need to do in Lower Fix and such is beyond my limits. (Sometimes I don't even get up off the floor fast enough, frankly.) So Si6 offers a very easy way for me to use the resistance cords I have while at my mother's.

4) Muscle confusion
Isn't that like a beachbody mantra? LOL! But the truth is, here I am doing two intense exercise programs and I know that my body can and will start adjusting to the challenge. So backing off a bit will get my body thinking I'm taking it easy, especially when I go up north and I'm only doing Si6 and no 21DF my body will know we're on vacation. (And imagine what my body will be thinking when I get home again and start doing 21DF and Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution back-to-back. Muahahahaha!)

@venuila I knew about the schedule before I asked for it because I went online and searched for the schedule. You can find the schedules for most of beachbody's products on teambeachbody.com including some hybrid schedules that mix such workouts.

PiYo with

• T25
• P903

P90X with

• P90X Plus
• P90X
• P90X One on One
• TurboFire
• Insanity

TurboFire with

• ChaLean
• Les Mills Pump

Les Mills Pump with

• Insanity
• Les Mills Combat

It's good to know what programs currently have hybrid schedules because even a program you love can become tedious. But, for instance, I have PiYo and my husband has P90 so I might want to try a hybrid of those two programs. Or if I were thinking of buying another program, knowing I already have PiYo, I'm more likely to invest in T25 because I know I can find a hybrid calendar that will make both programs just a little more flexible.

With all of that said, you can actually create your own hybrid calendars for beachbody products at this website:
https://workoutscheduler.net/hybrid-workout-scheduler/

I'm not sure how well this scheduler works but it might be interesting to give it a try for programs that don't have an official beachbody hybrid.

I also found this website where you can create your own using any two or more beachbody workouts:
http://soreyfitness.com/beachbody-hybrid-workouts/

Again, haven't tried this but it's nice to know I have the option to do so.

Congrats!!

No 21DF today. Did some barbell squats, rows, and pulldowns then played soccer for 33 mins. 450ish calories.

Checking in and I must say that I am a little bummed this morning. My scale went up a little and I think that is due to the fact that I have not been able to workout like I wanted to. I have been sticking to the meal plan. I will get through this. Hope everyone has a good day.

Pilates for me today too! Those pots are hard and they burn. LOL My scale is up today but I'm blaming it on mother nature and my "monthly bloat" *sigh* I'll keep plugging along because after doing this since January I always gain on my week and then the next week I'm down 2+ it is still frustrating but I did notice the Pilates this morning helped with my lower back pain.

Everyone

I'm probably going to be a little less interactive the next few days. I won't have as much online time as usual. This morning alone, I've baked scones and done dishes after doing two workouts and my usual morning things. I'm just going to be keeping myself busier offline than usual. So forgive me if I don't interact with one and all. I simply won't have the time . . . for now. I hope.

Anyway, back to yesterday.

I had hoped to use the bike yesterday but my husband wanted me to watch a movie with him. We had already taken a 2 miles walk that morning so I didn't feel too badly about skipping out on the bike. Okay. That's not true. I felt lazy for only doing 1.5 hrs of exercise yesterday.

You know you're life has changed when 1.5 hours of sweating makes you feel lazy!

Morning Workout

Pilates Fix
Picture me, petting Holly while doing Supermans because, for a second day in a row, she interrupted my workout. It took me two days to figure out what's going on. It's getting lighter earlier so naturally she thinks it's time to be up and moving earlier than before. Stupid Daylight's Savings time. Ugh!

Now that the Side Series is easier in Pilates Fix (not easier--I'm getting strong, I know, I know), I am focusing on getting all the way through the Plank Series without modifying. That Side Series is still a serious burn but it seems like it's a burn for everyone else on the DVD so I don't know that I'll ever see the day it isn't a challenge. I'm just glad I can honestly say I'm not keeping up. Yay!


PiYo Sculpt

Just a little bit closer to finishing. Not quite there yet.

@extacymoon & @mrsewert Today wasn't the first day for me to see the numbers going up. In fact, I've regained 3 lbs during Round 3. My official weigh-in is on Monday (my day 22 for Round 3and 1 for Round 4). But I've noticed with all three rounds that there seems to be a sort of push back during the second week where maybe you're not dropping as many pounds and/or regaining a bit. Honestly, I trust the program. So don't let the numbers on the scale discourage you. Ride it out and on day 21 or 22, take your After pics, your after measurements, and I'm sure you'll see the changes you were hoping to see on the scale.

@jpkrueger Have a great weekend and Happy Birthday to You!

Plan for My Afternoon

My husband is going out later today so I'm not sure if he plans on going for a walk this morning but I will definitely use the bike today. I also have some prep to do for 3 Day Quick Fix not to mention Total Body Cardio Fix to hit as part of my doubling up.

I can do this, right?

I did the flat abs fix this morning. Hoping to do a PiYo or some bike action later tonight. Went to the park with the kids too so got some walking in that I don't usually so that was nice.
I know how you feel @SatiaRenee if I have it in my mind to do something else and I don't get to it I feel bad. I try not to let it bother me too much though cause I get easily discouraged when it happens.
Happy early bday @jpkrueger !

Did the 10 min abs workout after 30 Day Shred. I find the Pilates boring and inefficient.