Exercise Log - October

I'm hoping that by sharing my workouts each month, some one will look at this and find the motivation to start a regimen of their own.  I know for me, looking at my fitness board on Pinterest is enough motivation to get the Twinkie out of my hand and my ass on a treadmill any day.

10/1: Jillian Michaels (JM) Ripped in 30 - Week 1
10/2: OFF
10/3: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/4: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/5: OFF
10/6: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/7: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/8: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/9: OFF
10/10: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/11: FLU
10/12: FLU
10/13: softball @ group outing
10/14: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/15: OFF
10/16: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/17: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/18: OFF
10/19: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/20: OFF
10/21: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/22: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/23: OFF
10/24: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/25: OFF
10/26: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/27: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/28: JM Yoga Meltdown - Level 2 & Ran 2.45 miles.
10/29: OFF
10/30: Yoga Meltdown - Level 1 & Ran 3.93 miles.
10/31: OFF

Reflection: I took a lot of days off this month.  Some were justifiable in that I was battling the flu or a cold.  However, I think I got bored with doing JM Ripped DVD series and instead of doing something different for the day, I just didn't work out.  Towards the end of the month, I started running and getting back into Yoga to switch it up.  Switching it up is good for the mind and body.  This month, I watched my calories a bit more and tried eating healthier (except on Halloween where I may have overindulged in chocolate).  My biggest weakness is still Mountain Dew.

P.S.  JM Ripped in 30 - Week 4 is nothing to mess with.  I was shaking through each circuit.  When the workout was complete, my muscles were still shaking.  It's funny that I workout pretty regularly, but one workout can still make me feel completely out of shape.

P.P.S.  I have less than one week until the Run for Red 5K.  My goal is under 25 minutes but I will still be happy with under 30 minutes, pending the weather.

Source: reasonstobefit.tumblr.com via Rachel on Pinterest

 
Workin' it out as best as I can,

Exercise Log - September

I'm  a little embarrassed about how many 'off days' I have this month.  I know I shouldn't be.  But in my defense, I started back to work mid-month and I am still trying to get into an after work routine with Quinn, dinner and making time for working out.  I have yet to give up Mountain Dew.

9/1:  Off day
9/2:  30 Day Shred - Level 2
9/3:  1 game slow-pitch softball
9/4:  4 games slow-pitch softball
9/5:  Off day
9/6:  30 Day Shred - Level 2
9/7:  30 Day Shred - Level 2
9/8:  30 Day Shred - Level 3
9/9:  Off day
9/10:  Off day
9/11:  30 Day Shred - Level 3
9/12:  Yoga Meltdown - Level 2
9/13:  30 Day Shred - Level 3
9/14:  Yoga Meltdown - Level 1
9/15:  20 minute run/walk
9/16:  30 Day Shred - Level 3
9/17:  Off day
9/18:  30 Day Shred - Level 2
9/19:  30 Day Shred - Level 3
9/20:  30 Day Shred - Level 3, one No More Trouble Zones circuit.
9/21:  Off day.
9/22:  Off day.
9/23:  No More Trouble Zones  (big challenge)
9/24: Yoga Meltdown - Level 2
9/25:  Off day
9/26:  Ripped in 30 - Week 1
9/27:  Ripped in 30 - Week 1
9/28:  Off day
9/29:  Ripped in 30 - Week 1
9/30:  Ripped in 30 - Week 1

I was really intimidated to start Ripped in 30 but so far, so good.  I would recommend that if you are just starting out with working out, you do the beginner's version of the workouts and start with 30 Day Shred.  Even though I work out all the time, I still get stiff after Ripped in 30 and that's saying something about the program.