tired....

So I started 6 days of cardio and 3 days lifting.  The days I lift I put in 30 mintues of cardio at night.  Then, the days I have just cardio I do intense interval training.  It is tough.  I am tired. 

Also, my diet is supressed.  I am not sure if it is the amount of stress I am under???  In reality I should be getting hungrier since I am putting out more energy.  I had to force myself to eat last night.  I knew I needed the energy...

One thing I have learned in life that "if it is to be, it is up to me."  I have to reach each daily goal.  No one else can do it.  It is up to me. 

today's goal is to finish the office shelving, get 20 minutes of interval training, and prepare for ski lessons tomorrow. 

Not complainin'...just explainin'

So, I have admitted before - I AM NOT A MORNING PERSON.  Never have been.  Today my super ripped, and super dedicated (1 hour worth of sprints guy) husband, woke me after his early morning cardio.  He suggested I work out before the kids got up.  I explained that I would do my cardio at kids' nap time.  "Oh, you will feel better....you'll burn more calrories..." Since, I did not want to disappoint, I slugged my way out of bed.  Dragged on the runners, and hit the eliptical.  Not my best performance.  I felt tired for the first 5 minutes.  I worked at 61 rpm when I have been pushing over 70 rpm. 

Right when I got my stride the nauseating smell of eggs wafted into my personal space.  He had to get his breakfast in before leaving for work.  Now I was tired and feeling sick.  Again, trying not to cause conflict or disappoint, I held my toungue.  He really was trying to do me a favor. 

I do feel good though.  It is actually a pretty common feeling these days.  I will have my upper body workout tomorrow and another cardio session on Wednesday.  I think that I will do it my way though.  It is more important for my too LIKE what I am doing and feel that I am hitting the same mark or better for now.

Thanks again babe for your support...especially at 5am!!

Start of week 4! - Unbelievable!

I cannot believe I am starting week 4!   Today's cardio went real smooth.  I focused on the 20 minutes of interval training but starting a longer warm up and cool-down.  I felt real strong during the hard core intervals.  Plus, I noticed my heart rate recovery is getting quicker too. It is wonderful!

For my day off yesterday, I did not pig out.  I did not have too many glasses of wine.  I did not really feel the need to indulge with food.  I did however spend part of the day treating myself  - I got a body treatment with a spray tan (I feel like summer each time I glance in the mirror) and I had my hair done!  Both turned out better than I imagined!  It is amazing what 3 1/3 hours to myself does for the soul.  I love my family.  I love my work.  BUT I love me too.  I need to disengage sometimes. Somethign I have really been putting off.  I really NEEDED to do that - oh yeah - I also got a new pair of shoes! 

What a nice day off!

Today I hit the eliptical with force and strength.  Tomorrow it is back to 2 days of lower body and 1 day of upper body strength training with 2 more days of cardio. 

I am actually looking forward to it!!

Feelin' it.

Last week, I was in pain.  this week it hurt so good....if you know what I mean.  I fell strong but am still feelin' the soreness creeping into my muscles.  Last night's cardio is sticking with me and today's upper body workout has me wondering how safe it is to tote Addie around.  I pushed up my weights, and my intensity too.

Next Body comp. date set for Feb 1st.  I will be sharing the latest body measurements and maybe, just maybe new photos. We'll see.

tomorrow I have another 20 minute cardio interval session.  I love that it is so short!

Hit the cardio hard!! - oohwa, oohwa!

Wow.  Even I am impressed with myself.  I really got inspired watching Scott run an hour of sprints (part of his training routine to summit Aconcagua - over 23K foot mountain in Argentina).  He was so amazing!  Pushing himself that hard made me think about my own 20 minute intervals I have challenged myself to.  So, when I go ton the eliptical tonight, I imagined myself right there with him.  Working my butt off to make sure I could reach the summit.  I kept the RPM between 68 and 76.  I usually keep it between 60 and 65 RPM.  It was painful but it was short.  I knew that I could do it. 

Tomorrow's goals:

• Lower body lifting
• take my lunch
• get to sleep before 11pm (I have foudn myself slipping into my bad habit of late, late tv this week two times already - work stuff BUT it is my choice!)