Well...well...well...

Look at this mess right here.  Well, at least I'm honest...

This Moment Hit Me...HARD and in the face...

 

 

Good morning everyone - it's the Doll here for another installment on the blog!  I hope everyone is having an awesome week so far.  This week, I can honestly say I'm starting to see some improvement in my energy.  Not a huge amount, but every little bit is a welcomed blessing. 

 

So, I've been thinking about my 'Ah ha' moment - when it came, what hit me, how did I feel and what not.  I'd say my moment came along time ago - it was around October and I realized that the way I was living was a detriment to my health.  I have a beautiful daughter, and I want to see her grow into a lovely woman.  Plus, I want to have another baby in the future and I would hate to bring another life into this world and I'm not there for him or her...or...him and her...or...him and him...or...her and her or....you know what I mean, lol!!!  That would be no bueno - so I started doing a little more each day for my health. I've had my faults, set backs, and obstacles - my fair share and a fair share for a few other people.  But today, I can honestly say I'm all in.  Nothing feels better than completing a workout and looking down at my sweaty shirt with pride.  I have times in my workouts when I feel as though I may die and expire right on my den floor.  When that happens, I take a little break and look in the mirror to tell myself 'stop being a baby and do this!!!!'. That's usually the kick in the butt I need to get back at it. 

 

Last night was a testimate. I was faced with that 'ain't now way I'm getting this workout done!' 68 minutes of cardio leg blast with Cathe - yes...68 minutes!  But, I did it - and you know what?!?!?!  I was so glad I stuck through every hard moment because I felt amazing.  And...I'm doing it all over again tonight (not legs, but another DVD).

 

So all-in-all, my 'ah ha' moment lies in the fact that I want to be forever young. I want to be able to run and play with my kid and my grand kids.  When I retire, I want to travel the world to see things I've never seen, and do things I've never done.  This chick won't be old and breaking down any time soon!

 

Smooches!!! 

 

 

Week 1 - running low on metal

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!!!!

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.

	Beginning	Day 30	Day 60	Day 90
Weight	192 lbs
Body Fat %	39.5%
Arm (r/l)	14/14.5
Chest	38.5
Stomach	39.5
Waist	36.25
Hips	42
Thigh (r/l)	27/25.5
Calf (r/l)	17.5/17

Week 1	Workout	Duration
Monday	Chest, Back, and Shoulders	53:51
Tuesday	Cardio Leg Blast	56:18
Wednesday	Hard Strikes:  Premix 16, timesaver (no conditioning)	34:40
Thursday	Bi’s & Tri’s: Premix 2 + Core 2	58:05
Friday	All out Low Impact HIIT: Premix 1+ Core #1	49:22
Saturday	Legs: Premix 3 + Rear Delts	80:45
Sunday	Rest Day!!!!!!!!!

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!!!

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

 

 

 



 

Getting my mind right...

Preparing myself for the future...video post coming tomorrow...

Wednesday- December 12, 2012

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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)

My circuit workout out was Zwow #31 Circuit Sweat - I omitted the sit ups since I did the Killer Ab workout. repeat each round three times, or as many as you can!

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?!?