Tuesday night my husband did night 2 of Insanity "Plyometric Cardio Circuit." Whew! I really don't know how they come up with the names of these workouts. "Plyometrics," to me, means lots of jumping; although there was some jumping, it wasn't really based around it...which I was TOTALLY ok with since my legs felt a little like jello. I can't lie, it was tough, but I felt pretty good about my performance! By no means did I keep up with Shaun T. and the other nuts that are on the DVD, but I didn't have to take as many breaks as I was afraid I was.
On Wednesday, I was sore from he moment that I woke up in the morning! But, I could still get up and walk...and I could still sit on the toilet! I remember back in the days of my college 3-a-days, having to put my hands on the toilet seat in order to lower my body down onto it (with EXTENSIVE hand washing to follow). So far, I haven't had to assist myself in bathroom matters! :) I kept with my eating plan and felt pretty good throughout the day. I definitely notice that my hunger hits like a ton of bricks though. It's hard to "schedule" 5 eating times in a day when I'm not sure what my daily schedule with call for.
Wednesday night, the workout was labeled "Cardio Power Resistance." It was pretty tough! I don't know if it was hard because my legs were so weak/sore from the prior day, or if the workout was just that difficult. Either way, lots of breaks were taken last night! We got to start incorporating our arms and shoulders, so it felt like a full body experience. I think there will always be more leg work than any other part of the body, but when anything includes alot of cardio, legs will more than likely be doing the work.
Today, my legs are still sore, but they feel awesome! It is to the point that my legs still hurt, but they feel so tight to the touch that I really feel like I've started accomplishing something...already! Does this mean others can SEE a difference?! Definitely not! But I'm on my way...you have to feel it before you can see it!! I LOVE that feeling, and i have missed it. My abs and core are sore as well, but we really haven't done much that has concentrated on those muscles. They are so tied into so many parts of your body movement that it is almost like a residual effect from all of the other movements. Tonight, we will have "Cardio Recovery." I'm not sure what that means, but I know on the information it says that "Shaun T. takes it a little easier on you." I think it's like Pilates or something like that...or maybe just stationary work without all of the movement drills.
So far, I'm really enjoying it and I am LOVING that my hubby is doing it with me! We always talked about starting a hobby together, and I guess we've done that without even meaning to. We end up texting each other throughout the day to ask about each other's soreness, what to expect for tonight, dietary questions, etc. We've always texted through the day, but it's different now!
Thanks for following along! I was telling someone today...I plan to post my measurements, once I know that I am making progress! lol I don't want to post my "before" measurements, then lose my motivation and everyone know my ending measurements! lol The same with pictures of progress!
You are going to do great! I will enjoy reading this while I sit here and can barely move as well!!! lol :)
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