This morning was ROUGH. I just did not want to get out of bed and then I realized it was only Wednesday and all I wanted to do was hide under the covers. I tried very hard to talk myself out of getting up, but then I started to think about how I needed to stay on track and just knock out that workout first thing in the morning so that excuses wouldn't try to worm their way into my brain later today.
Today's "Define: Upper Body" workout was only 18 minutes. Chalene actually says at the end of the previous workout that you can just continue if you'd like, but I decided to wait and do it this morning. The workout includes some core work, focusing on the abs and strengthening your back. It also includes push ups, mostly triceps push ups which she teaches you an easier way to learn how to develop proper form and over time you'll be able to do them standard form. You learn The Beast move and my favorite were the crouching triceps push-ups we did at the end. Oh and I had an accomplishment moment today! I have never been able to do side planks without using my knees,but today, I was able to do it full form and hold it! Then, to top it off, I was able to go into the pike position and complete the whole move. I know those couple of weeks back on P90X helped me build up those muscles. If you can't do something, just keep practicing because over time you will get there! It was a quick workout, but I was pretty hot and sweaty afterwards and I know my arms were tired in the end as well. Tomorrow's workout is called "Sweat" and I know it will deliver.
I am really loving these workouts so far. It is teaching me a whole new way to exercise and help my body. I feel a little leaner from the meal plan and the workouts and I am down a little more than half a pound in just three days which I think is great. I can't wait to continue to push myself and see where I go. The great thing about the length of these workouts is that you really have no excuse to not be able to find the time to do them. You just have to want it!
Meals for the Day:
Breakfast: Strawberry Shakeology with frozen cherries, 1/2 cup of almond milk and water, crushed ice
Morning snack: Nectarine and all natural organic string cheese
Lunch: Pesto whole wheat penne salad with tuna, spinach, cherry tomatoes with a little goddess dressing, banana and all natural peanut butter
Dinner: Egg salad made with mustard and just a tiny amount of low fat mayo seasoned with crushed red pepper and paprika served on top of a slice of gluten free rice/millet bread, sliced tomato and avocado
I'm still working on this meal plan to suit my needs. It's not hard, I just didn't prepare myself properly and like I always say, planning is key to being successful.
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