Square One

Ok I'll be the first to admit that I failed miserably at maintaining my workout program and diet. I was so pumped when I first started. Junk-food and beer didn't even sound good because I felt so healthy and full of energy! Then came the cheats, the excuses, the justifications for just one little (fill in the blank with your favorite vice here). All of which ended in the inevitable down-ward spiral back to square one. *SIGH*

Well I guess if people didn't fail at diets/exercise then there would no longer be a need for a new, "latest-and-greatest-health-craze. How would Richard Simmons, Tony Horton, or Dr. Atkins survive if millions of us didn't yo-yo back & forth between high-school skinny, and busting the buttons on our relaxed fit jeans.

***VENTING DONE***

Like Puff Daddy once said "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down"; especially No-Body like my current Body. I'm not going to let this small speed bump keep me from feeling good in my own skin, peppered with a bit of self-confidence.



Let's get back on this crazy train

All aboard!

Let's Do This

Day 15 - 2nd Fit Test & Progress Report

Day 15 -

Quarter of the way through! Woo-hoo!

Yesterday I took my 2nd Insanity Fit Test, as well as measurements, pictures, etc.

Let's take a look at the Fit Test progress I've made in two weeks:



Not too shabby! I think half the battle on the first Fit Test is just not knowing what you're doing. The real challenge will be on Day 30. Then we'll see if I've made true progress.

So far my weight hasn't dropped as much as I've wanted it to. I've been teetering right around the 190 mark which is still really heavy for my frame. However I've definitely felt a difference in how my pants fit! Even though I'm not shedding lbs like Ghandi I'm still losing inches which means I'm probably also gaining my muscle back. In two weeks here is my progress report:

Lost 6 inches in my waist and about 5 solid lbs (not water weight)

Hope your battle is going as well, or better, than mine!

4 Days Down, 56 More to Go

Insanity - Day 4

It may seem like a small milestone but I've made it to Day 4 - woohoo! I may be a little crazy (or insane) but so far I've really enjoyed the program.

Pros:
- The workouts are tough but short
- I haven't had to give up all my carbs
- My body already feels less bloated/sluggish

Cons:
- Terrible headache yesterday which I think is from the lack of caffeine
- My toes hurt from all the jumps and push-up position exercises

Biggest Challenge:
I had a meeting last night at one of my favorite local restaurants - Four Peaks Brewery. While everyone was enjoying their Arizona Chicken Egg Rolls, Beer Bread, and Kiltlifter, I had about 5 glasses of water and a nice grilled chicken salad. Man, that was a tough one but I felt pretty proud for staying strong. Obvi this is only Day 4 so I still have my resolve - lets see if I can do the same on day 44!

PROGRESS CHART - so far I've lost 3.8 lbs!

MOTIVATION

Day 1 - Road to Insanity

Ok here we go - 60 days. Just 1,440 measly hours. Only 86,400 short minutes. It's ON like Donkey Kong.

My goal end date is 10/11/12. Goal weight loss - 35lbs or 12% body fat.

The hardest part for me has always been the mental game. I make excuses, accept exceptions, bend the rules, and justify my poor outcomes. Not this time! I've asked everyone close to me to keep my accountable for my goals. Hopefully you will too!

Stay tuned for updates on my journey :) If you're taking on a similar challenge let me know so we can suffer through this together!

If you've joined MyFitnessPal.com and you'd like to follow my progress please "friend" me here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/KateDelisa

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

INSANITY, the newest workout craze by the folks over at beachbody.com, has officially arrived. Yes those late-night infomercials finally made me feel bad enough about my current physical state so I jumped on the bandwagon like so many others. For only $30 - yes you read that correctly - $30 on craigslist.com I was able to find a brand new, unopened Insanity set of my very own.

Within 3 minutes of it's arrival I found my very first excuse to impede my progress - lame! The next 2 weekends I'll be out of town so I won't be able (or willing) to follow the program during that time. Yes I know I'm just exacerbating my current weight/workout issues. However I have developed a plan <--(insert diabolical laugh here).

I'm going to do a "pre-insanity" workout program for the next 2 weeks until I can devote the full, uninterrupted 60 days needed for optimal results. I see this as being beneficial in two ways: 1) I'll be able to build a routine for preparing/shopping/eating 5 meals a day. AND 2) I'll be giving my body additional time to adjust to these workouts. Since this program is known to be the "hardest thing known to man" I see these first 2 weeks as an opportunity to get in shape for REALLY getting in shape. In my mind it all makes sense.

Hopefully this program modification will still be beneficial for me. I'll be posting my progress, meal plans, and helpful beginner tips here so you all can learn from my mistakes/successes. Here goes nothing!

Have you done Insanity? Any tips for a novice?

Insane in the Membrane

Just got Insanity in the mail yesterday! Can't wait to get started with this program. Stay tuned for progress results, recipes, and I'm sure a few "F" bombs...