Hey, not doing a real post for week one. Kind of a bust, this fatigue was horrible so I went to the doctor. Low iron is no bueno :( So, I hope that this week is a better week.
Smooches!!!!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
No More Pain!!!
Hi everyone (waves hysterically)!!!! The Doll has FINALLY dropped in to post a few words on the blog - I've been extremely busy with life and sometimes this falls by the wayside. But, I'm back and back with a plan. A few weeks ago I purchased Cathe Friederick's Xtrain series. If you all don't know who Cathe is, she has been in the fitness game for years and her body is a testament to her hard work. The Xtrain program is a comprehensive DVD set that combines the best of what Cathe has to offer. It gives you strength training, cardio, conditioning, toning, endurance...the list of benefits goes on and on. Granted, you do have to make an investment in your home gym equipment because many of the DVDs requires an aerobic step and a variety of heavy weights. But, if you're willing to drop the dime and you have the time (she has a leg workout that's 80+ minutes long, no kidding) then you can do this.
The past few weeks for me have been crazy; I had a cold, super busy with my mommy schedule, and had to battle an extreme bout of fatigue that came out of nowhere. So, now that all of those things are behind me, I'm finally ready to kick start my new challenge. I call it the NO MORE PAIN CHALLENGE!!!! Simple name, because I've pretty numb lately and that's a good thing. But, on top of that I've been pretty lazy. So I figured, let me have this wonderful feeling painlessness and do something amazing for my body. Yes, the workouts do cause physical pain, DOMS is somewhat of a biotch; but, the pain I'm referring to is emotional pain. I've zoned out of my head and my heart, and finally I can take a realistic perspective of things that I need to accomplish for my future.
With that said, let me tell you a little more about the program. Cathe has compiled a 9 DVD set that focuses on all areas of fitness. You have many program schedules to choose from, she also provides pre-mixes for each DVD so you can have a customized workout each time. For myself, I've chosen the 90 Day Undulated Program that is very structured; I like structure. The workouts span from Monday through Saturday with a Sunday rest.
I finally have everything I need (I may purchase a 20 lbs set of weights soon) to get started on this coming Monday. I have meditated, planned, and have prepared myself for sleepy mornings in front of the TV.
I won't post pictures yet, but I will post my beginning stats. I plan on posting just once a week on Sundays to kind of sum up my week and post any interesting things I've come across the previous week and any plans I have for the upcoming week. And catch these T's, I have a wonderful surprised planned for myself at the end of the program, I'll keep it under wraps right now, but if you've read my blog in the past you have a good idea of what it is! So, see my stats below - sad but true - and check out my first week's schedule. I'll check in with you guys in a week.
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Beginning
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Day 30
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Day 60
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Day 90
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Weight
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192 lbs
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Body Fat %
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39.5%
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Arm (r/l)
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14/14.5
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Chest
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38.5
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Stomach
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39.5
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Waist
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36.25
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Hips
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42
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Thigh (r/l)
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27/25.5
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Calf (r/l)
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17.5/17
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Week
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Workout
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Duration
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Monday
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Chest, Back, and Shoulders
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53:51
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Tuesday
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Cardio Leg Blast
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56:18
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Wednesday
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Hard Strikes:
Premix 16, timesaver (no conditioning)
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34:40
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Thursday
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Bi’s & Tri’s: Premix 2 + Core 2
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58:05
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Friday
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All out Low Impact HIIT: Premix 1+ Core #1
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49:22
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Saturday
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Legs: Premix 3 + Rear Delts
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80:45
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Sunday
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Rest Day!!!!!!!!!
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There you have it, the good, the bad, and the re-gotdamn-diculous!!!!! Can't wait to check in with you guys on next Sunday!
Smooches!!!
Friday, February 8, 2013
In a goal-oriented type of mood
Hi everyone! It's been a minute since I've last blogged about my fitness and weight loss efforts. I have been very focused on working out and eating as clean as I can. I do own up to the few chocolate chip cookies I've been eating, Harris Teeter makes some amazing chocolate chunk cookies! Lately, I've been working out with Nike Training Club. A down loadable ap for Android and iPhone devices. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this ap.
The workout goals are separated into three categories: Get Lean, Get Toned, Get Strong, and Get Focused. Each section has a beginner, intermediate, and advance workout levels. You can choose from 30 or 45 minute workouts in the Get Lean, Get Toned, Get Strong sections; or 15 minute workouts in the Get Focused sections. What I love about this ap? It's circuit training and I LOVE circuit training and weight lifting in general. The trainer talks you through each exercise for a little motivation and you can listen to your own tunes! I love workout DVDs but the music ALWAYS sucks. The workouts are challenging but doable and you get rewards for meeting workout goals! I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to shake up their routine.
I will be doing this program until February 25th because I have something really hot in store for myself...stay tuned for more details!!! But for now, I'm reaching some goals and FINALLY seeing some changes in my body. I can't wait to post some pictures for you guys. Look for that on February 24th!!!!
Mitzi
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Wednesday- December 12, 2012
Happy Hump Day everyone! I'm still rolling with Bodyrock TV this week! I've given Jillian a little rest, some of her workouts are injuries waiting to happen. Especially for someone like myself with bad knees. She did a curtsy type squat with a bicep curl on disc 6 that put my knee on standby for a few days. I had to re-think a few things because I cannot afford to be out of commission due to a simple injury. Workout soreness, I can handle, but pain in my joints is something that will put me out for a minute. Honestly, sometimes Jillian does the most in her workouts. Not sure if she's trying to figure out how crazy she can get and if you're stupid enough to follow her up or if she is for real! Lol, I love 30 day shred now, but I'm finding some of her workouts on the body revolution program a little nuts and redundant.
Bodyrock TV is interval/circuit style (which I love) and you can kind of build your own workout routine as you feel. Also, I love working out to my own music - some of the music on the workout DVDs uninspire me! On most of the Turbofire workouts, I mute it and plug my headphones in. Some of the music is just too corny for me.
Okay, now to the workout of the day!!! This workout is brought to you by Bodyrock TV and Zwow. This is a set of workouts found on her Youtube page; lots of intervals, plyo, strength, abs, everything. Check her out!
Focused on Abs today along with some intervals this morning. Lately, I get my abs done with my new baby crying in the background. He can not let me get through an ab workout without putting himself in my face, so I have to put him behind the gate so I can get it done. He cries the WHOLE ENTIRE time, but with a face as cute as his, I forgive him as soon as he snorts :)
I used a compilation of moves from BRTV Top 10 Killer Ab Workouts. Set your timers for 50 seconds work, 10 seconds rest. Make a goal to perform these workouts 3 times through at first. As you get stronger and start to develop more endurance, add another interval or two for a MAJOR burn!
Killer Ab Combo
- Sit ups with double jab at the top
- Sit ups with alternating knee and arm raises
- Oblique twist with weights
- Bicycle crunches (Ouch)
Circuit Sweat Workout
- Push ups (10 reps) - 10/10/10
- Burpeee (20 killer reps) - 10/6/5
- Squat Jumps (30 reps) - 30/30/30
- Mountain climbers (40 reps) - 40/40/40
Calories burned: 235
Workout notes: Soooo, needless to say the burpee's kicked my butt. I was struggling with doing just 10 but I will progress to get them done! I kind of half assed my ab workout as well. I started feeling really jittery and tired and couldn't push through. I must do some research on what to eat before a workout so I won't have those shakes so bad in the morning. I'm thinking I'll do my workout in the evenings after work. I need to be able to get to a workouts done without feeling the wave of exhaustion and without damn near passing out. So tomorrow, I will do my workout before going to bed. I guess that will make me sleep like a rock, huh?!?
Monday, December 10, 2012
Monday-December 12, 2012
Can you guys believe it's almost Christmas?!?!? Where did the time go? It seem's like we just entered into 2012. Speaking of time, I'm six months into my year of being 30 and I've been through a great deal of changes. I'm counting down the next six months to focus on 31 being a healthy year. So there are 165 days until my birthday; what can you do in 165 days? A lot! Shoot, you can do a lot in a day! Right now I'm keeping my goals under wrap, but I will reveal them to you soon.
Today I woke up early to feed and walk the pooch; I usually drink my pre-workout supplement while I'm walking him. Today was HIIT and Sculpt day. I'm not at the point where I want to isolate body parts yet, so I just did a general sculpt workout.
Today's workout is brought to you by Bodyrock TV - this is a great website for free at-home workouts. Some of the workouts require special equipment. Currently I'm patiently waiting on my sandbag trainer.
Set your timer for 50 seconds work, 10 seconds rest. This is done 3 times through. This is the Sexy by Summer workout challenge and can be found here.
Sexy booty curves interval workout
- Touch downs
- Spider push ups
- Tuck Abs
- Plyo Jump ups
- Bicep curls and press
- Shoulder press
- Squats
- Triceps
- Round the worlds
- Upright row
- Bent over row
- Abs
Workout duration: 22:38 minutes
Workout notes: This workout is hard and effective. However, my stats sucked for this round. I'm not sure if it's because I'm still trying to find the right combination of carbs to fuel me for my workout or if I'm just that out of shape and have to get adjusted to building up my intensity. Currently, I workout with 8 and 10 pound weights. I'm hoping to increase my weights in a few weeks, but in order to do that I have to keep working at it and perfecting my form. Endurance is the name of the game when it comes to circuit workouts. At this moment, I get worn out at tired easily. This will get better over time. Needless to say, you will see this workout again this week. I will perfect this and make it my bish, lol!
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Why do I need to get serious about this?
I had this crazy idea that my friends and I should do something sexy, sensual, and that will channel our inner goddesses. It started with a pole dancing class this past September for my girlfriend's 30th birthday weekend. We had so much fun, laughing, joking, and swinging around on the poles - it was awesome! Before the pole dancing class, we had a photo shoot that was also fun. I did feel a little awkward, but as soon as I started loosening up, I was all in. I was just upset that I hadn't prepared myself to be the diva/sexy goddess that I know I can be. Basically, I wasn't fit to be in front of anyone's camera. Not like that at least. It sparked my interest to take it a little further and a lot sexier.
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