Sorry for being a little MIA these last few days. We've been blessed with some amazing weather and I just couldn't bring myself to sit in front of my computer instead of enjoying it while it lasts. A little fresh air does a body good. The last time I wrote, I described my near death experience with Beast Cardio and Abs. I recovered well from that and went on to Build: Shoulders on Day 5 which was Friday. I have never done just a shoulder workout before. Usually, like in P90X, it involves more of the upper body but this one certainly delivered. I would say my only "problem" was with the Dumbbell Scap Trap move (video of the modified version I am going to try) because I don't have a bench and using my stability felt awkward and not like it gave me enough range of motion. I saw on a post in a Body Beast for Women group I am in that someone said to mimic the move standing in a bent over position so I am going to try that. Other than that, the workout was moves I was familiar with and had done before. Surprisingly, that was the first workout all week that didn't leave me sore...well, not that much.
Overall, last week was a fantastic week. I still hurt like hell in some spots and even though the scale didn't budge, I did already notice a change in how my clothes fit and I am starting to see some changes in my body as well. The thing about weight lifting is that it can take time for the actual number on the scale to change, but your body is changing and that is what I need to keep in mind. It can get discouraging, but as long as I'm feeling like there is a positive change taking place, I'll be happy. My eating wasn't 100% clean last week either and I'm still adjusting to this calorie intake. This week I am going back to what I know works a little better for my body. I was miserable eating some of the carbs and legumes last week since I don't eat them that often anymore. This is all a learning process for me as it would be for anyone. I can see why people would get discouraged and give up, but the main focus is my end goal and that's to look amazing by the end of this journey.
Saturday was my rest day from Body Beast, but I decided I wanted to get out and enjoy the weather so I took the dogs and we headed for the park to walk some trails. We walked about 50 minutes and those 2 little nuggets held their own. Sunday was my last workout for week 1 and it was Build: Chest/Tris again from Day 1. I increased my weights on a few things so I was proud of that. The rest of the day was spent meal prepping for the week and more time with my dogs at the dog park and enjoying the weather. It really made it hard to come back to work today!
Saturday fun with my babies!
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| Post Build: Chest/Tris and a little extra abs. End of Week 1! |
Today started week 2 and what better way to start the week off when you didn't sleep so great than with leg day. I increased my weights on a few of these moves as well and still used no weights on other moves. I am still pretty sore in my left quad area along with my right inner thigh so lunges were not my friend, but I did the best I could. My booty is actually burning a little still from that workout. I was proud of how I kept up and stayed in "beast" mode for the duration of the workout. Tomorrow is Back/Biceps again so I'm hoping to get those biceps popping a little more with higher weights. I did get my chin-up assist band in the mail on Friday and tried it out with my bar yesterday. It wasn't as easy as I thought so I still have some work to do, but hopefully soon, I'll be able to get going on those as well.
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| Build: Legs, week 2, day 1. |
I am really loving this program so far. I think what is really helping me is the group I am in and seeing so many women busting their butt to get it done and loving it as well. It helps to not feel alone. I am planning on going to get my measurements taken by a trainer so I can see where I am in my progress. Here's to a great week!
- Warm Up
- Shoulders Press 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps, 8 reps
- Lateral Raise 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps
- Upright Row 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps, 8 reps
- EZ Bar Underhand Press 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps
- 1,1,2 Front Raise 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps
- Rear Delt Raise 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps
- Standing Dumbbell Shrug 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps, 8 reps
- Dumbbell Scap Trap 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps
- Sagi Six-Way
- Tuck and Roll
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