BeFit in 90 Days 33 and 34

Day 33

Rest Day! Much needed rest day if you ask me. My knees have been sore so a rest day was much needed. Although I admit, I had some “accidental” exercise. haha! My team’s Relay for Life event started this evening and I walked 2.57 miles around the track. I had great fun and will be posting about it soon.

Day 34

After the family and I woke up this morning, we got ready and headed to the Relay for Life event again. I walked 2.35 miles today as well. We were there for a few hours spending time with friends and family. I had a wonderful time! After we left Relay, we ran errands and did some of grocery shopping. I had a lot going on and honestly forgot all about my BeFit in 90 workout today. Thankfully, Hubby reminded me at 11:10pm that I didn’t do my workout for today. Better late than never!!! I changed into my workout clothes, pulled up youtube, and did my workout. I am so thankful for my hubby. He is so amazing and supportive of my workout goals! I love him so much!

Now on to the actual workout! Day 34 consisted of the Warm-up 2, the Six Pack Abs and Arms, the Cardio Booster (I did the Fat-Burning Cardio from the first set), and the Sports Stretch. I am really happy with the Six Pack Abs and Arms. I felt like the first Abs and Arms workout didn’t work the abs enough. Well, the second video really works them! My abs will be sore tomorrow! That’s for sure. I am happy about it too! I am working hard to be able to finish the first Cardio workout. I want to finish it before I start working on the second one. The mountain climbers and burpees are what really kill me. My stomach gets in the way of properly executing the mountain climbers and the up and down of the burpees makes me extremely dizzy. I hopefully both of these will get easier as I lose more weight. I can only hope.

I am just in love with the Sports Stretch. It feels so good and relaxing. I thought I loved the first stretch workout but it has nothing on this new one. I just love the way it stretches me. I’ve really needed it this week. My body has really been sore this week so this stretch was heavenly!

Loving family at Relay for Life 2013

BeFit in 90 Day 29/ 30 Day Squat Challenge Day 10

Day 29

I will survive!!! Woot woot! After looking at the playlist for Day 29, I could have swore BeFit in 90 was trying to kill me! A TRIPLE strength day!!!! Seriously??? Day 29 consists of the Warm-up, the Chest, Legs, and Buns workout, the Back and Shoulders workout, and the Ripped Arms and Abs workout. Holy crap! I did it though!!! All of it! I am so proud of myself. I did take water breaks in between workouts (as well as squats) but I did them all! Woohoo!

I really love chest flies! I love the way they feel. They are one of my favorite workouts. I also love lateral raises even though my arms hate me for them. I love the challenge they give me. I know they’re working. I can feel it. Even though I don’t necessarily want to do three strength workouts everyday, I just love how I feel now that they are over. I know I was really challenged today and it makes me feel awesome. I love being able to say “Yep, I did it!”. It feels so rewarding! Let’s just hope I can keep up that attitude at work tonight LOL

30DSC Day 10

I broke my squats up throughout my BeFit in 90 workout. My legs were ready to surrender by the last 5 squats. Let me tell you! My legs were shaking and everything. It’s mainly due to the first strength workout since it worked my legs as well. But I did survive! LOL

After THREE strength workouts and 105 squats, I still manage to smile!

Weekly Update- June 9, 2013

Every week I plan on posting an update about my progress towards better health. I will post goals I want to accomplish in the upcoming week, if I accomplished the goals I set the previous week, current weight, if I lose or gain weight (hopefully only lose weight), and a brief summary of my activities.

Goals from previous week

Do the BeFit in 90 workout each day as instructed yes!
Do the 30 day Squat Challenge each day as instructed yes!
Drink lots of water (even more since its hot) yes!
Eat healthy meals/snacks every 2-3 hours yes!
Try to eat more veggies yes!

Goals for the upcoming week

Do the BeFit in 90 workout each day as instructed
Do the 30 day Squat Challenge each day as instructed
Drink lots of water (even more since its hot)

Weigh-in Time

Start Weight: 270 pounds
Current Weight: 251.8 pounds
Lose/Gain: Lost 1.5 pounds
Total Weight Loss: 18.2 pounds

Weekly Summary

I had a great week exercise-wise. I did all of my BeFit in 90 workouts and all the squats I needed to do for the Squat Challenge. I am happy to say my legs are finally getting use to the squats. So far I’ve done 490 squats in the last 9 days (including today)! Woot woot! Still going strong!

I ate veggies this week but every time I ate some it really upset my stomach. Mainly spinach was the culprit. I haven’t felt great all day. Otherwise everything else was fine. I have been making sure I drink plenty of water.

Hubby, Peanut, and I even went on a walk or two this week. I still love going on walks with my family. Hubby and I have plenty of time to talk when we go on walks together. Peanut loves being outside when we go on our walks.

Peanut and I at my brother’s surprise birthday party. She’s dressed to party! LOL

BeFit in 90- Day 25 / 30 Day Squat Challenge Day 6

Day 25

Another great day to workout! Then again, everyday is a great day to workout! 🙂 My workout today was an easy one. Day 25 consisted of the Warm-Up, the Ripped Arms & Abs workout, the Cardio MMA Phase 1, and the Sports Stretch and Flexibility cool-down. The Ripped Arms & Abs workout is definitely the easiest workout out of all the strength training workouts. I don’t mind because I could use a light day. LOL! I am really looking forward to the next phase of the Cardio MMA. I think I’ll start doing it with 3lb weights until we go to the next phase so I continue to be challenged.

30DSC Day 6

Squats, Squats and More Squats!!! For Day 6, I had to do 75 squats. I broke them up into 25 squat increments. This made it much easier to do than 75 at once. My legs are sore now. LOL. I did 25 right after I woke up. I did another 25 after my warm up for BeFit in 90 and I did the last 25 before I did the Sports Stretch and Flexibility cool-down. A total of 75 squats.

Sweating after my workout today!

30 Day Squat Challenge Day 4 and 5

Hubby took a picture of me squatting. I was halfway up by the time he took it LOL

Day 4

A much needed rest day! Thank goodness! My legs are thankful. 🙂

Day 5

I broke up my squats today. Day 5 calls for 70 squats. I did 20 squats before Hubby and I took Peanut for a walk. They were pretty easy and wasn’t that big of a deal. I did the next 20 squats when we got back from our walk before we left to run errands. The second set was a bit harder since it was after the walk. The last 30 were added during my BeFit in 90 workout. They were pretty tough but I made it! I am so happy I did them all. 🙂

BeFit in 90- Day 23 and 24

Day 23

I made a mistake. I thought Day 23 was a rest day so I took it as a rest day. BeFit in 90 and the 30 Day Squat Challenge having rest days together. I thought I was lucky. Unfortunately, I checked my BeFit in 90 and saw it was suppose to be a rest day on Day 24 and Day 23 was a workout day. I just switched it the days so I am working out on Day 24 instead of Day 23.

Day 24

After resting from both workouts yesterday, I was definitely ready to workout today. Day 24 consisted of the Warm-up, the Back & Shoulders workout, Fat-burning Cardio and the Yoga cool-down. I replaced the Fat-burning cardio with Zumba like I usually do. My friend Lori over at Out of Hiding told me about how she replaces the yoga cool-down with this POP Pilates cool-down. I tried it and…. I LOVE IT! It stretches me out SO well. I am so happy she told me about it! I am thrilled!

Picture of me after my cool-down.

BeFit in 90- Day 22/ 30DSC Day 3

Day 22

I can’t believe I am already at Day 22. The time is just flying and I am surprised to say I’m having fun. Although it was a love/hate relationship with my workout today. Day 22 consisted of the Warm-up, the Chests, Legs, and Buns workout, Cardio MMA Phase 1 and the Sports Stretch and Flexibility cool-down. My legs really had a workout today. The Chest, Legs, and Buns workout was a killer from doing squats for the past two days. Add in the fact I did 60 squats today as well and you can imagine how sore I am. But I want a nice, tight booty and I’ll do whatever it takes. 🙂

I was drenched in sweat before I even finished my strength training workout. I need to get one of those ugly sweat headbands to keep the sweat out of my eyes. Haha! Or at least a bandana! I can just picture how goofy I would look wear that. It makes me chuckle! I amuse myself.

30DSC Day 3

Today, I had to do 60 squats. I broke it up throughout my BeFit in 90 workout. The first 20 were pretty easy. I did these between the warm-up and the strength workout. The next 20 squats felt like pure hell. It was after my Chest, Legs, and Buns workout so my legs were aching by the time I hit 40. I did the last 20 after the Cardio MMA. They weren’t as bad as I was fearing they would be.

I always make sure I keep the correct form because I don’t want to hurt myself. I’m a clutz and I don’t want to accidentally injure myself anymore than I already do by running into walls or tripping over my own two feet. Always remember your posture and form.

Doing the Sports Stretch and Flexibility cool-down after all those squats was almost heavenly. I was able to stretch out all my muscles and relax better. It felt so much better. I might just do this video everytime I do squats.

Weekly Update- June 2, 2013

Every week I plan on posting an update about my progress towards better health. I will post goals I want to accomplish in the upcoming week, if I accomplished the goals I set the previous week, current weight, if I lose or gain weight (hopefully only lose weight), and a brief summary of my activities.

Goals from previous week

Walk at least 5 miles yes 😦
Do the BeFit in 90 workout each day as instructed yes!
Drink lots of water yes!
Eat healthy meals/snacks every 2-3 hours yes!

Goals for the upcoming week

Do the BeFit in 90 workout each day as instructed
Do the 30 day Squat Challenge each day as instructed
Drink lots of water (even more since its hot)
Eat healthy meals/snacks every 2-3 hours
Try to eat more veggies

Weigh-in Time

Start Weight: 270 pounds
Current Weight: 253.3 pounds
Lose/Gain: Lost 0 pounds
Total Weight Loss: 16.7 pounds
Measurement: Check out my measurements here

Weekly Summary

I didn’t lose any weight this week but that isn’t a big deal. I did really well with eating healthy AND working out this week. I am doing the BeFit in 90 as instructed. It was getting easier so I bumped up my weights from 3lbs to 5lbs. I also started the 30 day Squat challenge. I began it yesterday. Its intense so far but hopefully it will get easier and I’ll be less sore. I have been eating a lot of fruit this week including cherries, strawberries, and grapefruit. I have been eating veggies but I want to eat more next week. I am proud of how well I’m doing.

Even though, I haven’t lost weight this week but I have lost inches. You can check it out on my measurement post. I have the fitness bug and I don’t want to get rid of it! Wootsies!

Measurements- 6/2/13

Its the beginning of the month so I’m doing my measurements again. I didn’t lose weight this week but I have lost more inches. I am really happy with how many inches I’ve lost. I believe I’ve been gaining muscles and losing fat since I’ve been increasing my weights and exercises plus eating healthy.

Bust 46
Chest 38 1/2
Waist 41
Navel 45 1/2
Hips 50 1/2
R Thigh 27 1/2
R Calf 17 1/2
L Thigh 27 1/2
L Calf 18 1/2
R Up Arm 15 1/2
R Forearm 12
L Up Arm 16
L Forearm 12
Neck 15

Here is how many inches I’ve lost total so far:

Bust -1 1/2
Chest 0
Waist -1
Navel -5
Hips -1/2
R Thigh 0
R Calf -1
L Thigh -1/2
L Calf  0
R Up Arm -1 1/2
R Forearm 0
L Up Arm -1/2
L Forearm 0
Neck -1

I am really happy with the progress I’m making 🙂

BeFit in 90- Days 17 and 18

Day 17

I was really expecting to be sore from my double workout the day before but I wasn’t. It made me realize I need to increase my weights. I’m going to bump up my hand weights from 3lbs to 5lbs for all of my workouts. I have stopped feeling sore after my workouts. So hopefully my workouts will show more improvement with the added weight. Hubby and I took Peanut for a 2.29 mile walk as well. We went later in the day so it wasn’t so hot out.

Day 18

Today was a pretty easy day. Day 18 consisted of the Warm-up, Ripped Abs & Arms workout, Fat Burning Cardio, and Yoga. I used the 5lbs weights for the Abs & Arms workout. I actually managed to do a third of the Fat Burning Cardio before I switched to Zumba for the rest of my cardio. Hubby and I plan on taking Peanut for a walk later today as well.