P90X, Week 8, Day 2/Brazilian Butt Lift Day 3

I tried Brazilian Butt Lift again today to give myself another lower body workout. It wasn't nearly as difficult the second time around, thank goodness. I wouldn't call it 'easy', either, though. I did that workout first, and later in the day I did my P90X workout, which was Core Synergistics. I've posted about this workout many times throughout the past 8 weeks; eight actually, because I've had to do it every single week. Core Synergistics obviously works your CORE- abs, lower back, hamstrings, glutes. I thought I did pretty well with the workout today. I was low energy most of the day because I'm on vacation and the kids and I slept in until 11:00! Then I was just tired all day and didn't have access to coffee. My coffee pot is broken and I was too lazy to go buy some. I didn't have my protein shake today, either, and I think that makes a huge difference in my energy and endurance.

Tomorrow's workout is KenpoX, which i'm a little excited about, because I can take out some of my frustrations through kicking and punching. I like to envision a certain someone's face while throwing punches. I know that is horrible; I swear I really am a good Christian girl. But sometimes there comes a point when enough is enough (of people's crap). I'm so tired of being dumped on. I pray that the Good Lord sends me a really good friend soon.

Good night all!

P90X, Week 8, Day 1

Wow... Week 8! Today is Day 1 of week 8, and again my workouts have switched up a bit. I am supposed to do Yoga again, which I haven't done yet... GASP... but I'm going to do it here in a sec. I did go walking today for about an hour, and then worked out at the gym on the eliptical for 50 minutes. I still have the events of last night on my mind, and I'm still quite upset about it.

P90X, Week 7, Day 7

Whooops! I can't believe i forgot to post last night! It was Rest and Stretch Day, so nothing too exciting. I had a rough night at work with drama between my coworkers and I have been upset about it ever since. I haven't been able to think or function too well today. Somehow I have been made out to be the bad guy in all of it :( I'm over the drama. Leave the drama to your mama.

P90X, Week 7, Day 6, AND Brazilian Butt Lift, Day 2

Today's P90X workout was Kenpo X, which is a mixture of karate punches, kicks, and blocks. This is by far my favorite of the P90X workouts. I like it because it feels as though it is over FAST (it's 60 minutes, but you are moving the whole time), and because I get my aggression out when I see a certain someone's face while practicing my kicks and punches. That someone shall remain nameless but has a little stalking problem.
Today was one of those days where I ate everything in sight. This is probably TMI, but it's "that time" for me, and I craved chocolate all day long. I burned a LOT of calories today between doing step aerobics, taking the dog for a hike, doing the Brazilian Butt Lift (Cardio Axe) and the "tummy tuck" (also by Brazilian Butt Lift). After i got the kids to bed tonight, I did the Kenpo X. All total, I burned 1646 calories today, which is great; but I also consumed 1634 calories, which is 434 over my goal! I couldn't say no to the sweets today. I had a couple chocolate and caramel covered cashew clusters and some girl scout cookies. Ohhh I love Thin Mints! I also ate a bag of peanut M&M's this morning for a snack. I hope I didn't sabotage myself and I REALLY hope I don't go up a pound or two tomorrow when I step on the scale. I noticed my stomach looks really big today. I guess I am probably just bloated. Sorry, I'm sure this is all TMI.

My new 'do

On Saturday, I got my hair chopped. I'm still getting used to it, but I do enjoy the cut. There are so many things I can do with it. I can curl it under, flip it out, straighten it, wear bangs in front, side bangs, pin bangs back, and even ponytail! In these pictures, it was my second day with the haircut and it had been straightened but flipped out a tad bit on the ends. I had just gotten home from church, and I'm posing in front of our pond with our dog, Coda :) He is 4 years old as of last month.

P90X, Week 7, Day 5

Today's workout should have been Legs and Back. However, my legs were SO incredibly sore after doing the Brazilian Butt Lift last night, that I decided to do another round of Yoga. Good call, because stretching out all those achey muscles really felt very nice. Tomorrow is my big calorie burning day with Step Aerobics at the gym, and P90X in the afternoon. I'll probably go ahead and do the Kenpo X like I'm supposed to, and make up Legs/Back on my "rest" day. I hate to mix it up like that, but I think there is something to be said for HOW sore I am after working out vigorously for the past 7, nearly 8 weeks... it tells me that I'm working the same muscles over and over, and that the ones that need attention aren't getting worked to their potential. I keep telling myself, "you still have time".... meaning I still have time to get into that swimsuit for the summer. As stubborn as I am about wanting to finish the P90X program, I can't settle for mediocre results when it's not what I expect and what I want. I've worked too hard to settle. So, whatever I have to add in here and ther, that's what I'm gonna do!

P90X, Week 7, Day 4/ Brazilian Butt Lift Day 1

Oh my... well, today I went a bit over my calorie intake because my daughter and I attended a birthday. I had to dig deep to find the willpower to resist the cake, which was neopolitan batter, so it was vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry marble swirl with vanilla buttercream icing. I can't even begin to tell you how much willpower it took to resist that. I love my sweets. I did partake in the food, however. She made a salad with smoked salmon, pasta salad with shrimp, some crackers and different types of dips (pimento cheese; crab dip; and something else), chicken curry salad, and lots and lots of sweet little treats... I tried to put very small portions on my plate and sampled a little of everything that was semi-healthy. I counted those calories as my "dinner" since the party was in the afternoon. By around 9 PM, however, I was starving, and my husband showed up with a small frosty from Wendy's. Those are 300 calories but I ate the heck out of it.

Today, my friend Heather also came by to bring me Brazilian Butt Lift, another DVD series made by BeachBody (same company as P90X). I thought maybe this program would help me to take care of my problem areas: butt & thighs. Well, I can tell you that it kicked my butt. It was only about 30 minutes long, but I sweat like a pig! It is very fast paced, and I had to keep pausing it to catch my breath, and rewinding it to get the jist of the exercises. I found it to be very difficult, and I only did it about halfa@@, but it nearly killed me.

My P90X workout was Yoga X- 90 full minutes of Yoga. Compared to the Brazilian Butt Lift, the 90 minutes of yoga felt like a breeze! Now I'm nice and relaxed and ready for bed. Good night friends!