Dizzy and Distraught

 

After all of my optimism and happy planning, I hit a huge bump in the road. I recently decided that I wanted to go off of a medication. Instead of being smart about cutting back, I decided to be like an ambitious ex smoker and quit "cold turkey". Due to my non intelligent idea, I have been abnormally dizzy for the past three to four days. It was difficult to focus at work or on anything without feeling like my eyes were going to burst out of their sockets.

 

This has put a massive kink in my exercise routine. Finally I looked up the information of this medication online and learned that a person should never quit the medication, but should slowly wean off so there are not any problems. The whole point of this post is to admit that I have not been able to start my new and amazing fitness plan. Last night, I started my medication again in hopes that in the next few days that I will be able to feel somewhat normal again. I plan on hitting the gym Monday for sure and will let everyone know if I make it or fall off of the treadmill because my vision is similar to the picture above. Wish me luck!

Wheezing Up A Plan!

My sleep last night wasn't the best. For some odd reason my nose was congested and I was wheezing when I would breath. It was really annoying. I experienced this same issue with my workout today. I was able to work through the shortness of breath and horrible sounds. I am sure this is probably allergies as well as athletic induced asthma.

 I debated on if I should work out  at all today (due to me being lazy), but I decided that I should so I don't feel bad when I watch the new season of The Biggest Loser. Well today I felt much better during my workout compared to the last time. I was mentally in this workout. I know I got a good burn even though some of the exercises had to be adjusted due to a problematic knee. I did so well that I had sweat dripping off of my forehead!

During this lovely workout, I decided that I need to do more than just my original two day plan. Currently money is being wasted on my gym membership with the county (only $14 a month). Well this lovely idea popped in my head that I can go to the gym Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; then do the Insanity workout Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am lucky to be able to take a fitness break during my workday. This fitness break is approximately 45 minutes of fun. Weight lifting is my passion, so I am excited to get back into this gym routine. And so the plan begins... we will see if it lasts.

Mentally Tired

Have you ever felt like you were not mentally into something? It could be anything from doing homework, cleaning, or cooking. Yesterday I struggled to put my all into my workout because mentally I was not there. It was disappointing to be in the middle of a workout and realize that I was not giving it my all. I suffered through an excruciating 45 minute workout that I felt like I got nothing out of. It was not only a waste of time, but a waste of the effort that I put forth (not that it was a lot). Today I did notice that my legs are quite stiff and sore due to the fact that I did my share of squat exercises (that I did not slack on). I know that this workout program will

guaranteed success, the issue is that I need to put effort into the program in order to reap the success. I plan on working harder tomorrow to head down the trail of success. I have come to the realization that weight loss and muscle gain isn't as important as maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This will be my life long goal since it is never ending until the day that I die.

This is me after the workout with a sweat covered brow and a lack of motivation. Hopefully it will turn into a look of determination and sweat.

I'm Back, and I Think I'm INSANE!!

Hello,

I am back to my lovely fitness ideas. It all started with the engagement. I recently got engaged to my fiancé back in July. We decided not have the typical LDS rush wedding that would typically happen one month after an engagement. Our wedding date is set for April 25th of next year. One of the biggest concerns of most brides is the fact of looking flawless and skinny on wedding day (or at least that is what I think). This got me into the mentality that I need to maintain/tone up for wedding day. One motivator is the fact that I purchased and received my wedding dress at least 9 months before wedding day. This means that I cannot gain any weight!!! I think I may be gaining stress weight about not gaining any weight if that is even possible.

Anyways back to the story. For weeks I have been saying, "The diet starts tomorrow." well sadly tomorrow never comes. I realized this when I was eating every day and worrying about caloric intake (I know I am weird to think calories all of the time). I told myself last night that I would pack my gym bag so I could take a fitness break during work and get some exercise. Well, plans changed this morning as I dragged myself out of bed and I was too lazy to throw some gym clothes in a bag (horrible I know). I told myself well Ashley if you do not go to the gym today, you need to do the Insanity workout when you get home. This all sounded like a great idea to just do a nice easy workout of Insanity this evening. Too bad I forgot that the name actually matches the intensity of the workout! Blogging about my torture has actually been motivating to continue with the workout trend.

The Insanity workout is done six days a week with the seventh day as a rest day. Due to the fact that I actually have a life and may not have time to complete a workout and blog about it everyday, I will do my best to accomplish at least three to four workouts a week. I am hoping by doing the program this way that I will not get burned out like I did last time. Today, the workout is the Fit Test. This is considered a test to figure out how fit a person is so that progress can be tracked. Even though today was a test, my butt got kicked hardcore for all 25 minutes (I am a wimp, I know). Well I know you all want to see how out of shape I am so here are my measurements and test results:

Height: 5'9"
Weight (night time): 177.5
Waist: 35"
Bust: 38.5"
Thigh: 24.4
Arm: 13"

Fit Test (week 1)
Switch Kicks 80
Power Jacks 32
Power Knees 69
Squats 19
Globe Jumps 6
Suicides 11
Push-ups 22
Side Oblique 36