An 80's workout

Let's get physical ... physical ... I wanna get physical ... yeah I'm thinking Olivia Newton John cardio here. he he he. Do any of you remember the TV show 20 min workout? Well, my dear friend Michele was in a giving mood & sent me this video for my collection. I LOVE IT!!!!

OMG Michele ... thanks for this video. I remembered doing this video when I was in high school. Out PE teacher anted us girls to experience aerobics ... Beth Moto, the instructor was the first time I thought about exercising for my health. I was hooked on her moves within the week. I love this workout although I did have to motify a few of the moves cause now we know some of the moves can really tear up the body. It was a great stroll down memory lane ... I was sweating like a pig & will be doing this video again ... with motifcations of course.

Because this was only 20 minutes I have to get more of a workout in so I'm going for another oldie ... Denise Austin;

This high-intensity workout is one of Austin's most energetic: two 20- minute cardio routines to burn fat and increase stamina. The first is a lively kickboxing workout. Exercisers with kickboxing training won't be overwhelmed by Austin's form and technique, but she still presents a good aerobic workout. The lighthearted music doesn't fit the workout, however, and she doesn't cue it well. The best instructors tell you what you're going to do before you do it, but Austin often cues on the move rather than before the move, so you're late incorporating changes. Once you get used to the choreography, you probably won't notice this. The second workout uses interval training to alternate cardio segments with short weight segments using light dumbbells. The cardio intervals in this workout are mostly athletic moves--jump rope, lunges, and plenty of kickboxing--with a few easy dance moves thrown in. If you're a Denise Austin fan and you're ready to pump up the intensity of your workout, you'll enjoy this video. I purchased this at Walmart several years back for about $10. I haven't seen it in stores but I'm sure it can be found on e-bay or Amazon.com

TC Challenge

Starting Position Lie on your stomach, squeezing a ball between your legs beneath your lknees. Place arms and hands under your head. Action EXHALE: Keep feet flexed and ball squeezed tightly. Curl your heels in towards your butt as far as possible. INHALE: Slowly lower to start without resting on the ground between reps. Special Instructions None. Muscles Worked: Hamstrings, Inner thigh

 

 

Starting Position Lie on the floor or a mat on your back, with knees bent and hands behind head. Lift legs and bend knees to 90 degrees. Keep a space between your chin and chest (looking diagonal towards the ceiling). Action EXHALE: Pull knees in toward chest and hold for 2 seconds. INHALE: Slowly lower legs back to starting position. Special Instructions Don't use your momentum to swing your legs up. Try to keep the motion controlled by your abs. Muscles Worked: Lower abs

Food Plan

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Morning
1  cup fresh orange juice	2
1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute	1
1  slice toasted whole-wheat bread	1
2  Tbsp fat-free creamer	0.5
4  packet Granulated Sugar Substitute	0
2  cup black coffee	0
Subtotal	4.5
Midday
1/4 cup homemade hummus	3
4  Tbsp fat-free black bean dip	0.5
1  loaf Sahara 100% Whole Wheat Pita Bread	2
1  cup mixed greens	0
8  oz Strawberry banana juice	2
1  small tangerine(s)	0.5
Subtotal	8
Evening
1  package Chicken Enchiladas Suiza	6
2  cup mixed greens	0
2  Tbsp fat-free ranch salad dressing	1
Subtotal	7
Snacks
3  cups plain air-popped popcorn	1
15  medium baby carrots	0.5
1  cup fat-free skim milk	2
1  medium apple(s)	1
Subtotal	4.5
Food POINTS values total used	24
Food POINTS values remaining	1
Activity
40 min kickboxing	6
Activity POINTS values earned	6
Check off these important items daily:
Water          Milk & Milk Products     Fruit & Vegetables          Multivitamin   Oil     Activity

Notes I'm really depressed this morning cause I stepped on the scale to see a HUGE gain. It said 199.2, wth? I'm going to be really watching my portions to make for sure I'm not getting in a little more than what I think I am.

Is it worth it?

I woke up this morning & thought I would take a peek at the scale to see what I would be looking at for weight loss tomorrow & got a huge shock. 199.2 ... I weighed myself 3 more times just to make for sure I wasn't seeing things. Each time I weighed it said the same damn thing. So now I'm wondering is it even worth trying? I have done everything the nutritionist said to do yet I gain ... I don't have a thyroid problem, it's not TOM's fault, it's not to much sodium, not enough fruit, veggies, dairy, or water. I can't explain it ... it can't be added muscle either cause I've only used my weights once last week.  I'm so damn frustrated & want to just say fuck it all it's just not worth the heartach not succeeding brings me & yet even as I sit here tears streaming down my face I can't seem to find the words in me to say I quit! Am I a masochist? Hell I don't know! I've gone over my food plan for the week & the only flaw I can see is maybe not enough fruits & veggies ... I'm about fruit & veggied out though.

Well, I'm getting off of here ... gonna workout & hopefully the weigh in this morning is just a fluke!

Meal Plan

Could be better ... I just didn't choose as well as I should of. Now I know I have to plan it out first thing in the morning

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Morning
1  cup fat-free skim milk	2
2  cup Shredded wheat cinnamon	7.5
Subtotal	9.5
Midday
1  serving Chocolate Mousse	3
1  item Subway Club® Salad	3
8  fl oz Light grape juice beverage	1
Subtotal	7
Evening
2  Tbsp fat-free ranch salad dressing	1
2  cup mixed greens	0
1/5  spinach, mushroom garlic pizza	5
Subtotal	6
Snacks
1 cup yogurt	2
3  cups plain air-popped popcorn	1
Subtotal	3
Food POINTS values total used	25.5
Food POINTS values remaining	0
Activity
40 min aerobics, low-impact	3
30 min dancing, choreographed	2
Activity POINTS values earned	5
Check off these important items daily:
Water          Milk & Milk Products     Fruit & Vegetables          Multivitamin   Oil     Activity

Notes I started my day off by eating to many points for breakfast. I was just so darn hungry for some reason. Now I have to add more cardio to balance it out some. Jim's bringing pizza home which I didn't expect so I'll have just one slice of that with a salad. I should feel ok.