Dinners in a Week

1- Salad Night
2- Soup Night
3- Chicken Night
4- Homemade Pizza Night
5- Crock Pot Night
6- Pasta Night
7- Ground Turkey Night

Eating Right. Something to Aim For.

First Up Lifestyle Changes

Cut the fried food.
We don't need it. It's bad for our heart. It's bad for the kids. It's just not good. I enjoy me some french fries, but it's a change I can make and I can bake some at home and I enjoy them that way too.

Limit the junk.
Treat = fruit, popcorn, yogurt. Junk = candy, cookies, ice cream. We can have a "junk" item on occasion... Maybe once a week, but it's earned, and it's not an every day thing.

Sweet Treats

• 1 package Original Apple Nature Valley Fruit Crisps (50 calories)
• 1 packet O'Coco's Mocha cookies (90 calories)
• One 100-calorie pack Trader Joe's Chocolate Graham Toucan Cookies (100 calories)
• One 100-calorie Balance Bar (100 calories)
• 1 Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino bar (120 calories)
• 1 package Back to Nature Honey Graham Sticks (120 calories)
• 1/2 banana rolled in 1 tbsp frozen semisweet chocolate chips (123 calories)
• 2 tbsp Better 'n Peanut Butter, 4 stalks celery (124 calories)
• 1 bag Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop Butter Mini Bags topped with a spritz of butter spray and 1 tsp sugar (126 calories)
• 24 Annie's Chocolate Chip Bunny Graham cookies (140 calories)
• 1 McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait (160 calories)
• 1 container Fage Greek Total 2% fat yogurt, 2 tsp honey (173 calories)

Getting in back in 2012!

This blog is going public. It's a lot to share, but hey, every Mom... or every lady needs motivation. That's where  I am going with this...

Supreme 90 - First 3 Weeks

The first 3 weeks are the same
M- Chest and Back
T-Ultimate Ball
W- Rest
T-Tabata
F-Shoulders and Arms
S-Cardio Challenge
S-Legs

I love these workouts, but some seem to be kind of short. I think you get sweaty in about all, but I think it's best to add a little cardio in.

My thoughts are that the week should look more like this...

M- Chest and Back & 30 min interval run
T-Ultimate Ball & 30 min light cardio of some sort
W- Rest
T-Tabata
F-Shoulders and Arms (This is a 30+ min workout and tough- I think it's enough)
S-Cardio Challenge
S-Legs & 60 min Family Walk (or cardio of your choice)

I don't think you NEED to add more, but if you have the time, it will keep your running fitness up.

Supreme 90- Take 2

My lovely husband decided he wanted to do Supreme 90 with me, so instead of him just starting where I am, I decided I would just start over with him. So, here I go again! Day 1: Chest and Back- I used 15/10 pound weights. I did most push-ups on my feet. I also ran 30 minutes. 20 minutes at an average 6.5 pace. 10 minutes of intervals- 6.5/8.0 for a minute each. Day 2: Ultimate Ball-

Supreme 90 - Days 15-30

Sunday - March 20th- Day 15 Chest/Back Monday - Day 16 Ultimate ball- This was seemed easier today. I ran five miles this morning. I think you need to do cardio this day too or it doesn't seem like enough. Tuesday - Day 17 Rest - Yikes! I just had a belly ache and ran out of time! Wednesday - Day 18 tabata inferno (sweaty mess!) & Day 19 shoulders/arms - I needed to do both to catch up! i tried to do this one with 15 pounds. My arms are currently burning. It was so hard. I could barely get through the end! Whew! I am now caught up and back on track! Thursday - Day 20 cardio challenge & Day 21 Legs - I am quite sore from using 15s yesterday. Oh man, I really struggled through the legs. I had to only do ten reps if I used the 15 pound weights. Some I just had to do with no weights. Whew. Glad that is over with. Friday - Back on the body bugg. I took a few days off and was not using Lose It to track my calories. I was eating too much and feeling gross. I am hoping if I stick to it until vacation, I will feel better when we are there. (I am sure I will not be paying attention to these things on vacation.) I did a 30 min run this morning and Boot Camp class at lunch. Saturday - Day 22 total body - It's Ryan's birthday. We got through this one (only 23 minutes) and then had to get ready for the day. It was hard getting the sets in as fast as they were doing them, but I finished. Sunday - Sadly, the day was kind of slow so I didn't get a S90 in. Boo! But, I did manage to run 3+ miles (32 minutes), so at least it wasn't a complete waste. Monday, March 28th - Day 23 - core dynamics & 30 minutes of training with Jason & 20 min run. I needed some exercise. I have been slacking on the eating. The core dynamics was SO hard. I don't know if I was just pooped or what, but I really had a hard time! Come on abs! Tuesday - Day 24 cardio challenge & Day 25 rest (Lost my rest day on Sunday) - Finished Cardio Challenge this morning. I got sweaty but it wasn't too bad. Weight Class at lunch today too. Wednesday - Day 26 total body - This one is tough for some reason. I think because it's only 22 minutes I think it will be easy and then it's not. It's just getting it all done quick. I also ran 35 minutes at lunch time. I did intervals. Whew! FLORIDA (BREAK) Friday, March 31 - Tuesday April 5 I did 2 days of insanity and a 2 mile run. Just two days of exercise but not bad for vacation. We did a lot of walking around! Thurday Day 27 - Core Dynamics - Hard to get back into things when you take a break, but I did it! Friday - 40 minutes Boot Camp Class.

Supreme 90 - Days 1-14

I got Supreme 90 from a guy from work. We are kind of bored with P90X, though I think it's a great workout (If you see the last post, we were starting it, but it just didn't pan out). Ryan and I decided to give this one a try. The workouts are supposed to be shorter, so I am hoping it is decent. We will see.

Here is the times of each DVD:
Chest & Back – Warm Up: 4:19, Workout: 22:14, Cool Down: 5:57
Ultimate Ball – Warm Up: 4:19, Workout: 30:33, Cool Down: 5:57
Tabata Inferno – Workout: 37:45, Cool Down – 5:57
Shoulders & Arms – Warm Up: 4:19, Workout: 32:49, Cool Down: 5:57
Cardio Challenge – Warm Up: 4:19, Workout: 31:06, Cool Down: 5:57
Legs – Warm Up: 4:19, Workout: 22:51, Cool Down: 5:57
Total Body – Warm Up: 4:19, Workout: 23:17, Cool Down: 5:57
Core Dynamics – Warm Up: 4:19, Workout: 18:06, Cool Down: 5:57
Back & Bi’s – Warm Up: 4:19, Workout: 46:22, Cool Down: 5:57
Chest, Shoulders & Tri’s – Warm Up: 4:19, Workout: 34:51, Cool Down: 5:57
Supreme Rock Hard Abs (Bonus DVD) – Workout: 6:22

Week 1 :

Sunday, March 6th - Day 1: Chest and Back
- The video was shorter than I thought it would be. It had some good moves though. About 30 minutes total with the warm-up. I ran for 30 minutes also.

Monday - Day 2: Ultimate Ball
-Again, the video was short. The main workout was like 25 minutes, but it was good. All core stuff. Mostly planks. Not bad. I also had my 30 minute personal training.

Tuesday - Day 3: Rest Day
-Walked/Ran for 45 minutes.

Wednesday - Day 4: Tabata Inferno
-This was kind of great. It was circuits and quick and kept changing. I liked it a lot. I got pretty sweaty. It seemed to mix cardio with strength.

Thurs- We got off track, so we missed this day. I ran 4 miles.

Friday - Missed again, did the 40 minute Boot camp class at work. Am feeling quite sore from days 1-4 of S90.

Saturday - Day 5: Shoulders and Arms / Day 6: Ultimate Cardio
-I was determined not to fall behind, so we got both of these in. Ultimate Cardio was great. 30 seconds of an activity, 30 seconds rest. I liked it. Shoulders and arms were good too. I am liking this a lot.

Sunday - Day 7: Legs / Day 8: Chest and Back
-Legs were great. It was tough but quick. 2nd time through chest and back. It's hard, but there are some moves in there that are different and I really feel. I am sore.

I started at 140.5 pounds and am the same a week later. I have been eating well, approx 1800 calories per day. I am thinking I am putting on more muscle since I was focusing a lot more on cardio before.

Monday - Day 9: Ultimate Ball
- Completed this and 2.5 miles. Second time through and I had forgotten a bunch of it. I was quite sweaty for just doing core work.

(skipped the rest day with Ryan being out of town) Day 10: Rest Day

Tuesday - Day 11: Tabata Inferno
-For some reason, I love this one. It goes quick and you really sweat. I swear it's the fastest 37 minute workout with some jumping that I have ever done!

Wednesday - Day 12: Shoulders and Arms
-I was sweating through this. Love that they all start with abs. I need that. I also ran 5 miles this morning in 45 minutes. Trying to get 20 miles in this week. I am nuts, I know.

Thursday - Day 13: Ultimate Cardio
-It's hard to explain these workouts. I mean, they aren't horrible, but they are good and you get a good sweat. I like this one.

Friday - Ran 3.5 miles in the morning and 4 later. Total 7.5 miles ran.

Saturday - Day 14: Legs
-Ran 2 miles and did legs. This one is short again but it moves quick and you get sweaty. I was less sore going through it this time. (2 weeks done! Amazing!)

So far: I think my abs are getting stronger. I think I am going to try and do regular push-ups and use 15 pound weights where I can moving forward.

Florida Bound

We booked a trip to West Palm Beach, Florida for like 26 days from now. We are staying with our friends Lee and Jordan. I am pretty excited. I pray for nice weather, a safe and "quiet" flight, and just some time to relax away from home.

The goal is to try to stay around 1800 calories and try the Supreme 90 workouts with my classes at the gym. I know, I am a little workout crazy, but really, people are much worse. I do like 30-45 minutes a day and it's nothing over the top.

I should see if my shorts fit!

Supreme 90 Work Out Schedule

1 Chest/Back
2 Ultimate ball
3 rest
4 tabata inferno
5 shoulders/arms
6 cardio challenge
7 legs
8 Chest/Back
9 Ultimate ball
10 rest
11 tabata inferno
12 shoulders/arms
13 cardio challenge
14 legs
15 Chest/Back
16 Ultimate ball
17 rest
18 tabata inferno
19 shoulders/arms
20 cardio challenge
21 legs
22 total body
23 core dynamics
24 cardio challenge
25 rest
26 total body
27 core dynamics
28 cardio challenge
29 legs
30 cardio challenge

31 Back/bi’s
32 Ultimate ball
33 Tabata inferno
34 Chest/shoulders/tri’s
35 Rest
36 Legs
37 Cardio challenge
38 Back/bi’s
39 Ultimate ball
40 Tabata inferno
41 Chest/shoulders/tri’s
42 Rest
43 Legs
44 Cardio challenge
45 Back/bi’s
46 Ultimate ball
47 Tabata inferno
48 Chest/shoulders/tri’s
49 Rest
50 Total Body
51 core dynamics
52 cardio challenge
53 total body
54 core dynamics
55 cardio challenge
56 Rest
57 Shoulders/arms
58 Ultimate ball
59 Rest
60 Tabata inferno

61 Chest/Back
62 Cardio Challenge
63 Legs
64 Shoulders/Arms
65 Ultimate Ball
66 Rest
67 Tabata Inferno
68 Chest/Back
69 Cardio Challenge
70 Legs
71 Shoulders/Arms
72 Ultimate Ball
73 Rest
74 Tabata Inferno
75 Chest/Back
76 Cardio Challenge
77 Legs
78 Total Body
79 Core Dynamics
80 Cardio Challenge
81 Rest
82 Core Dynamics
84 Cardio Challenge
85 Total Body
86 Core Dynamics
87 Cardio Challenge
88 Total Body
89 Core Dynamics
90 Cardio Challenge

budy bugg

Back in January, I joined Ryan with a body bugg. He has had one for about a year, and really likes it. Mainly, it’s good to see where you are at the day and also to find out what amount of calories you usually burn. Now, it was good when he had it alone, but now that I have it and my brother, it make is a bit more interesting. You can see who is sitting the most and who is getting the most steps and activity in.

Being guys, it’s obvious that they burn more calories than women, BUT being a mom makes the playing field a little more even. I don’t burn nearly as many calories, but I come close on the days that I am home. Chasing after 6 kids makes things more even. I rarely get to sit down. It’s interesting to see how active we really are.

My biggest complaint is that even though they have made these smaller since they have come out, they are still large and bulky and really obvious. I kind of wish it could be hidden better. Come summer, it’s coming off and taking a break so I can embrace some short sleeved shirts.

P90X Week 2

Week 2
M 1/10 - Chest & Back (had to do presses instead of push-ups. My belly button has really be hurting), 30 min cardio
T 1/11 - 30 min cardio
W 1/12 - Shoulders & Arms
T 1/13 - 40 min incline walk
F 1/14 - 25 min run / 10 min stair climber
S 1/15 - 60 min run/walk
S 1/16 - OFF

Tracked food. We went out this weekend so I ate more than I should.

P90X Week 1

Ok, the goal here is to get at least the 3 weight work outs in and then others of our choice. I would still like to get in 3 runs and am not crazy about the yoga. We will see how it goes.

Week 1
M 1/3 - Chest & Back
T 1/4 - 30 min run, 10 min stairmaster, 20 min run
W 1/5 - Shoulders & Arms + 30 min walk + 60 abs (it still hurts and feels wrong. I think I may have some time still before I can really do a lot of abs.)
T 1/6 - 30 min run
F 1/7 - 40 Boot Camp Class
S 1/8 - Legs & Back
S 1/9 - 45 minute walk

My belly has been killing me. It's the worst it's been. I don't know if I have to go through it getting really sore for it to get stronger, or if I did something to it. I got to the doc next week, so hopefully I find out. Went through my second week of tracking calories. Success.