Happy Friday everyone!
So I went to my back guy last Friday and it was painful indeed. But necessary painful. Seriously, the guy is my savior. Whatever he did put me smack dab back on the road to recovery. As for working out, he had me wait a few days and then said I could start my program.
So I did.
Day 1: Monday, January 20th, 2014
Let me start with some info on the program. There are 3 phases each lasting 4 weeks. Weeks 1-4 are Phase 1, weeks 5-8 are Phase 2, and weeks 9-12 are Phase 3.
I'm on Phase 1.
Each phase consists of a Strength 1 workout, a Strength 2 workout, and Metabolic workout. So as you can imagine the strength workouts are for lifting and the metabolic workout is for getting that heart rate up! Each week you are to do 3 lifting workouts (alternating between Strength 1 and Strength 2) and 1 cardio workout.
This week I have done both Strength 1 and Strength 2 for Phase 1.
Strength 1 workout:
equipment: dumbbells (I used 8 pounds)
I have to admit something first. As with any new workout DVD, I usually sit down and scrub thru it first to see what I'm getting myself into. I want to see what the moves look like and what kind of equipment I need to get out before I start. And as I sat watching this workout I was doubtful. I thought it looked a little tame compared to some other stuff I have done. However, I was surprised when I actually did the workout. It was hard. Full disclosure: I haven't worked out in some time and I did take that into consideration but still, I was pleased that even though I am a little out of shape, it still packed a punch.
Anyway, the strength workouts actually come with 3 sections: Foam Rolling, Warm-Up, and the actual Workout. You're supposed to do all 3 combined which equals to well over an hour of workout time. For my first day of strength training (Strength 1) I just did the Warm-up and the Workout which came in just under 60 minutes. The workout consists of usually 3 sets of different strength moves which you do circuit style with 60 second rests in between. And then for the last few minutes you'll do a few circuits of hard cardio (think HIIT). And that's it. It's really straightforward. (Examples of moves: squats, step-ups, shoulder presses, rows, planks, combination of any of these) Some of the moves are difficult but if you work out enough, you'll know how to modify them but some of them I just suffered thru (hello plank twisty moves, I'm talking to you). But by the end, I was sweating, my limbs were tired, and I felt like I got in a good workout.
Strength 2 workout:
equipment: dumbbells (8 pounds), high step or bench
So when it was time to do Strength 2, I opted only for the Workout portion and just did a little warm-up first on my own. The workout was around 38 minutes. Again, it was circuit style with 60 second rests in between. And I was pleased with this workout as well. She does a lot of moves where you get a lot of bang for you buck. You know, compound moves (example: reverse lunge with a one arm row thrown in). So while you're doing one exercise, you're usually working out quite a few areas. Again, a good workout.
I will be doing the metabolic workout this weekend so I will check back in with my review on that.
On Day 1 I did as the program asked and took pics of myself in a "goal" outfit (jeans). I went so far as to take pics of myself in 3 different pairs of jeans. I put on a size 10, 12, and 14. The 14s are what I'm currently wearing but I could stand for them to be a little loser in the thigh and waist area. I just want as much info as possible for when it's results time. I also took a pic of myself in a too tight workout outfit. I figure, why not?
I also got my starting weight.
I have 3 weeks until I am supposed to do another jeans check and then I'll take more pics and post everything for the world to see.
Now, about that Whole30. I don't know why but this time I'm loving it. Honestly. And because I took my starting weight for the Drop 2 Sizes, I can tell you that I am down almost 7 pounds. Nice, right? But honestly, I feel amazing. Here's the thing, I ABSOLUTELY have a problem with gluten and dairy and soy. And wouldn't you know, when I don't eat them I feel awesome. Especially gluten. Gluten is enemy #1 for me. Yet, it still shocks me how good I feel when I don't eat them. And then what baffles me more is when I convince myself that it's ok to indulge in them and then am completely beside myself when I start feeling horrific. The only explanation I can come up with as to why I do that is I'm insane. So even though my 30 days is up in a week, I'm going to continue to do my best to keep them out. I'm looking at you gluten. I don't want to put a label on how I'll be eating. I just know there will be certain things that will NOT be consumed by yours truly.
As for my Whole30 results when the time comes: I'm a little disappointed in myself because my "data" for my Whole30 is all sorts of messed up. When I started I couldn't find my "official" measuring tape so I used a really old one that I've had forever. I ended up finding my "official" tape but now I cannot find the other one anywhere. And the one I used to take my measurements is so off from my "official" tape it makes my starting measurements obsolete. And on top of that, I forgot to take starting photos. Just completely slipped my mind. Oh well.
That's enough rambling for today.
Carry on.
No comments:
Post a Comment