Tone It Up Bikini Series day 1

Tone it up just started another eight week series for summer. Today was day one. I only did the upper body workout. No cardio and I didn't do the challenge. I will be doing that tomorrow when I have the time.

Dang my arms are weak! I haven't done anything in a while to really get the muscle back after the neck issue that I had two and a half years ago. True it took over a year to be kinda normal and I still have issues from it. I went along with the video with three pound weights and my shoulders, neck were already slightly pinching by end of round one. By round three I was standing up straight to help with the pain and I lowered the reps a bit. But I will remember this so in right weeks I can do again and see how far I've come. If I do the eight weeks. I know me but maybe I will stick with it this time. 

Lets try again

Yes I know I only lasted almost a week last time I got in the exercise kick. It felt good and then wham just did not care anymore.

But my birthday is coming up in a little over two months. I want a good birthday this time. Lets just say my last several have sucked with the last year being the worse. So maybe I plan on doing something fun this year since it will land on a Friday.Make a weekend of it or something

So tomorrow maybe I will go to the store and buy some chicken and broccoli. And eat better. The last two weeks my eating had been bad and Ive been eating more fating food or just not eating. That is not a good thing. So work on the food and trying to wake up at a good time so that I can do some form of workout in the morning.

Motivation quote for the day:

“Life is like photography. You need the negatives to develop.” - Unknown

Day 5, 6, and 7

I had to take a break! My lower back really kicked in and made me very uncomfortable.

Today I was going through my videos and seeing what I can do. Found some good ones for next week. Should be fun. I am still trying to eat right and only have one soda a day if that.Still trying to get my good mental state back where it was last week.

I need to this week get 'before' pictures and measurements. Maybe later today I will do a video.

Day 4: 10 Minute Solution, Stretch

Woke up just feeling empty. Didn't go to work. Took a 5 hour nap. But I knew I would still do some kind of workout if nothing else today.

So I did tonight the Ballet and Yoga parts of 10 minute Solution and then I did the Slim in 6 Slim and limber. Wow my legs did not like some of those moves. They are still tender from Monday, my ankle didnt like some of the ballet moves either.

Now time to do inversion table, shower and go to bed.

Day 3: 30 Day Shred

A hot bath seriously helped with the legs. They were a little better today than they were yesterday. I really need to start turning out the light at midnight again. I slept until 830 and felt rushed to workout then go to work. I don't have set hours at work but I still like to be there at 10.

I did level 1 of Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. True I didn't jump the butt kicks like I should have but I was really aware of how much the floor was moving with all my movements. (Joy of the third floor) So instead I put my hands on my butt and made sure that my feet hit them as I stood there. I did have to do half moves with the combos when it became too much. Sometimes only do the legs and rest arms or vice versa. 20 minutes seemed kind of short but I was panting at the end and felt like I did a good workout.

Maybe tonight I will do some abs and stretching. My lower back was not happy with me during some of the exercises but I worked though it or modified what I was doing. It has been very tender all day but I am keeping a feel on it, will do the hot bath and ice again tonight.

Day 2: Yoga, 10 Minute Solution

Oh legs are sore! It was fun walking down the stairs to walk my dog this morning. And the rest of the day!

I was short on time this morning so I did the yoga section of a 10 minute Solution tape I have.  I did a minute of the ab routine from Slim in 6 but my abs said NO so I stopped knowing I will push tomorrow. 

I love my reaction to the pain in my legs. The more it hurts the bigger I smile and laugh. Think I will take a nice hot soak in the tub tonight.

Day 1: Slim in 6

Got up today and said lets pick an exercise program and do it. So since Ive done it before I picked Slim in 6, week 1, Start it up.

I have her set on tape. I mean the old fashion VCR tape. I bought this program probably about
a year after it came out. LONG time ago. Ive started it now and then but never got past week 4 I believe. I know it will be a good way to get my body moving and just get started. So maybe I will stick with this for a week.

Man I remember why I don't like to do cardio. I get light headed so easy trying to breath with the moves. I have asthma so I'm used to breathing a certain way. Going to have to get out of that habit. Normally I breath long and slow if I get in a rush. Certain pattern depending on what I'm doing. When doing weights though and having to inhale and exhale with EVERY move is different. It helps to breath that way but I'm not used to breathing that fast. Sure I will get the hang of it fast.

My body didn't do to bad. I was actually surprised that I lasted through the whole thing. True I had to take breaks for water, or walk in place as I caught my breath, or did a different move to help with a muscle spasm. I didn't do full force since I wanted to do every minute of it. Okay I admit I fast forwarded on half of the squat part. My right leg by then just was NOT having it. Due to an ankle injury years ago my muscle balance between the legs is way off. Because of the ankle pain I have switched to squatting down by always taking to the right knee, never letting my left knee pass my ankle. And always using my left leg to get up so that thigh has all the power.

I had to put a towel under my knees when I had to be on them. Helped! My hands did not like the downward facing dog at all. I'm sure with time that will get better. I am keeping an eye out for hands swelling but so far they aren't that bad. Just a little stiff. Background: Last year at this time I could not make a fist with either hand. I could almost touch my fingers to my palm. I do believe I was still walking down the stairs BACKWARDS because of knee problems. I could maybe bend my knees so that they were almost to 90 degrees. You have no clue how great have it is to be able to do child's pose and almost have my butt touch my heels. I get a huge smile thinking about it! Have to be careful not to push that because I do know I can go backwards in the healing process.

Oh I was beet red when I was done! But I was smiling and happy.