Yesterday was my first day with the new biggest loser workout. On the 6 week workout plan they have you alternate between a 25 min low-intensity work out and a 25 min strength and sculpt for weeks 1-3. On week 4-6 you alternate between a High-intensity workout and a boot camp workout.
Yesterday was the High-intensity workout. My chest hurts just thinking about it. I was breathing so hard at times I felt like I wouldn’t catch my breath. I had to really focus on breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth. It was a great workout. They switched from lower body to upper body and finished out with lower body. My legs felt like rubber bands. Only thing I didn’t like was the fact that it’s over so quickly. 20 mins passes in a flash when you are focusing on making sure your form is correct or that you are breathing right. So after I do the boot camp workout tonight I may try to formulate some type of plan to add more exercise after I finish them.
This morning was another big GIANT FAIL on trying to wake up early to work out. I was disappointed but then happy to remain under my nice warm covers. Once I finally woke up I found another alarm and I plan to set it along with my BB to make sure I wake up tomorrow.
Last night before going to bed I ate a brown sugar cinnamon poptart (warmed in the toaster) and had a 1/2 glass of milk. My mother was leaving for work so she saw me enjoying my little treat and she asks “How can you eat those and still lose weight?” I thought about that for a second. I definitely do not have a “banned food” list. I actually eat anything I want just in moderation. For the most part I eat very healthy but I love my sweets. I refrain from baking for the reason or else my weight would go up rather than down. Once in a while I will make a vegan cookie or a sugar cookie because my boys want them and when I do I will limit myself to no more than 2 cookies if I am exercising that day and once if I am not.
I believe it’s this approach is great because I do not feel deprived. When we have pizza I am perfectly comfortable eating one to two pieces rather than the 3-4 that I would have normally eaten before. If the boys bring chocolate home I can eat 1 small piece and be happy. Granted don’t get me wrong we all have those days that no matter what you say to yourself you have no self control and you eat over your limit. We are human and sometimes things get out of control. On those days I don’t beat myself up. I live by “If at first you don’t succeed, brush yourself off and try again”. It’s not the end of the world!
~Randi
P.S. LOST comes on tonight!
Congrats on your 30 pound weight loss! I saw it on the side of your blog
Also thanks for stopping by mine! You’ll have to let me know how the biggest loser workout treats ya, good luck with everything!
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I refuse to deprive myself either. That is how I failed so many times before. Eating in moderation and watching your calories, drinking enough water, and avoiding high calorie sweets works for me. If I need a sugar fix or a chocolate fix, there are low calorie ways to get them.
I’ve messed up a few times too but in the grand scheme of things, because I kept going and didn’t give up, it didn’t hurt me too much.
*hugs*
Kelly
PS: I’m all excited to watch “Survivors” tonight. It’s a great show!
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For every achievement that we have make for our self, let us not forget to give ourselves little rewards. This approach will keep us in balance. Keep that approach girl.