Corktown 5k 3.11.12

Logging Jillian Michaels' DVDs into My Fitness Pal

How to track Jillian Michaels DVDs in MFP
**JILLIAN'S WORKOUT TYPES BY TITLE...

The Biggest Winner Series(all) = cardio @ high intensity
30 Day Shred = circuit training
No More Trouble Zones = circuit training
Banish Fat Boost Metabolism = cardio @ high intensity
TBL Power Sculpt = circuit training
TBL Last Chance Workout = circuit training
Yoga Meltdown = circuit training
Shred-It = circuit training (use a kettlebell or dumbbell)
6 Week 6 Pack = strength (so you can track each exercise in the workout)
Ripped in 30 = circuit training

Mini plank challenge

Mini plank challenge

30 seconds x plank

15 seconds x hold up left leg

15 seconds x hold up right leg

30 seconds x plank

30 seconds rest

30 seconds x plank

15 seconds x pulse left leg

15 seconds x pulse right leg

30 seconds x plank

Weekly Workout Calendar

I've really been struggling lately with trying to psych myself up to workout &/or run. I haven't ran in 2 weeks- just haven't felt like it.
I recently learned about Jillian Michaels' new workout DVD set (Body Revolution). It looks AMAZING & I WANT IT!!! Was all set to order it (even sold my Insanity set!) when I realized that it was stupid to spend the money right now, with my husband being laid off & all. So, instead, I bought him his Birthday present since I usually suck at his presents & he does do awesome with mine. I still hope to be able to buy it soon.
For the time being, I figured I would try to come up w/ my own workout schedule that revolves around the JM DVDs that I already own. The only one missing is the 30 Day Shred, but I pretty much detest that DVD so I didn't include it. Maybe I will if I stick to this & need some livening up.

Sunday:
Short run
Extreme Shed & Shred

Monday:
Short run/elliptical(?)
Pilates class

Tuesday:
Spin class?
Scheduled run
Zumba class

Wednesday:
6 Week Six Pack

Thursday:
Spin class?
Scheduled run
Shred It w/Weights

Friday:
Yoga Meltdown

Saturday:
Scheduled long run
Yoga/Pilates(?)

As much as I would LOVE to be able to stick to this, I know my track record & IT STINKS. I'll be impressed if I keep this up for a week!
The session for spin class hasn't started yet, either. I signed up for both days (at 6:15am! We'll see if I can get out of bed!) just in case I miss one or the other. And, of course, I won't be able to make either if my husband goes back to work.

2 days after my kettlebell workout...

And I still sit, stand & walk with pain. Oy! The millions of squats in the workout killed my thighs & butt!

Kettlebell 2.1.2012

Hurray for January being behind us! Happy February!
I've had to set up a standing appointment for Tuesday nights so I don't think I'll be going back toy cross training class. I'm thinking I'll sign up for the kettlebell class that will be starting in a few weeks. I went to my #1 happy place, Target (#2 is Whole Foods), today & bought a kettlebell. 10lbs because I'm not sure I can handle the 15lb one yet. The selection kinda sucked (would have liked a 12lb one) but I had a gift card so I just bought a Bob Harper one. Which was cool because it came with a DVD. If bedtime ever gets here, I want to pop it in & try out my new weight. :)

8 week Biggest Loser-type challenge fundraiser!

Do a search for it on Facebook: TNT Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge

I'm super excited to get it started! There's still a few weeks to join the group. Joining, however, does not automatically sign you up for the challenge, so you can join the group & check it out before committing to it. :)

It's $25 to join, with $15 going to my fundraising & $10 going into the pot. The person with the highest percentage of weight loss after the 8 weeks ins the pot. The more people to join, the bigger the pot! :)