before and afters.

Well todays the day that I have been dreading for the past 30 days. I am a little disappointed with the results. I wanted more! But I have to take a step back and remember its only been one month. And that it took a long time to put the weight on. I will admit I see more results in the pics Than when I look in the mirror. Well take a good long look, cause they will be gone come tomorrow morning. And on March 25 the next month will be posted!
Ok so Im new at this whole posting pics nad getting them lined up right. It took me 3 hours just to figure out how to get the pics side by side. After I finished I realized that the pics were not in the right order. Sorry, but I sure hope you can tell which is before and which is after. How embarrassing this is!!!!

So this is the same pose I did on day five. You can see the flexibility improvement in my legs. Crazy! And the definition in my arms. Im thinking I should just pose like this everywhere I go, that way my muscles are on display.

day 30!!! Half way point

WOW! Has it been 30 days already?! Im still going strong and chugging through this program.  Insanity has yet to become easy for me, I dont think it was made to be, you just keep pushing harder and faster and learn to workout like you never have before.

Yesterday I started the 2nd month workout. I was suppose to do the 1 week recovery before starting the second month, but skipped it due to time restrictions.

Month 2 is  crazy! I thought the first month was a challange. This takes it to a whole new level.
I woke up this morning not able to lift my arms or walk down the steps. I am sore just like the first day of insanity.
This mornings plyo was not as bad breathing wise. It was more Balance and strength. But still really difficult.
Im wondering if doing the one week recovery video was supose to get my body ready for month 2? All I know is that Im not sure how Im going to get through this next 29 days torture?!!

day 26

OK, So im sitting at the dinning room table with my husband and he says he can tell a difference in my arms. Im like sure,ok.
Then he says" I can see muscle definition. " So I run and get the camera. I have to see it to believe it.

You have to understand, I have always had big arms! ALWAYS. My arms never fit in the cute little puff sleeved shirts, or cute fitted shirts. No matter how much weight I have lost or how fit I have gotten, my arms have been my nemesis. Well Tonight I see the light.....I have hope that one day and one day soon I WILL be able to wear that poofy sleeved shirt of my dreams!!!!

day 25- wrapped foot!

Ok so its been a crazy couple of days. I have been working out as promised. Just getting a little frustrated with my foot. It is in so much pain that I have to stop every couple of seconds to adjust it. But it hasent stopped me.
Tues. which was day 23 I did not workout only cause I went on a 2 1/2 hour hike up a beautiful mt.
So in my own mind that counted as a workout. Yesterday was painful on me. But I mustered thru it.
Last night I went a bought a wrap for my foot for some arch support during my workouts. Keep your fingers crossed that it works.
I am actually SEEING results. My belly has gone down and my thighs have toned up nicely. Still working on the very top of my thighs, but Im guessing that thats the last to change. Also my arms have some definition but need to work harder on the upper rear deltoids area.
My clothes are fitting so much better. Some of my jeans even make me look like I have a saggy butt! Gotta love it.
Im getting nervous about posting before and afters of myself. So I am going to post them on the 25th of Feb. and only for 24 hours and thats it! Then they are gone FOOORREEEVVVEEERRRR!

day 20- two steps back (food wise)

Today was a busy day. For goodness sake its Saturday! Who works out on sat? I guess Shawn T does and  anyone else who wants to look like him.
The day started out great. I ate my ww toast with almond butter and some cottage cheese. Made the family their potatoes and eggs. Then we left the house. We were gone ALL day And didnt eat again till almost 3 pm. BAD MISTAKE. I am use to eating every 2 to 3 hours now. We went almost 6 hours without eating, so of course when we get to the theater we want everything. And we eat everything!
The last thing I wanted to do was workout at see all those skinny girls jumping around, while I had all that junk in my system!!! But I pushed play and did it anyways. Wasn't as hard as I thought it would be which was a relief  to me. By 8:45 pm I was dripping with sweat and feeling alittle better.

The only complaint I have is my dang foot! I cant make it through one whole set of exercises without stopping to adjust my foot. It is making it really hard to get motivated. I just need this pain to go away and I know I can push it to the next level.
20 DAYS DOWN 40 TO GO!!!!!!

day 19

OUCH! My foot is not getting better. Bought some cushion pads today. It helped for a little while, but started to give way half way through the workout.  All the jumping and side lunging is taking its toll on my foot. I think its time to go back to the doc for insoles.
Didnt get to workout till 2 pm today. That always makes my workout harder. By the end of the day I am tired and filled with food.  But did it and glad I can say I have not missed a day yet on my workout journey!!! wooo hooo!!
I feel like someones ALWAYS watching me!! Last night we had a function to go to and there was lots of yummy food and I wanted to eat all of it, but was good ,just fruit for me, thankyou.
But when I  came back with my plate, sure enough one of my friends was like" I thought you where going to cave in and eat that food, you where doing so good on your diet!" Then she saw my plate and was happy for me.
 Today took the girls to eat lunch with Samson and we got taco bell, I got the chicken rancho soft taco only 170 calories. As we where sitting there another friend of mine saw me and said" what are you eating?"  There are eyes every where! lol  You never Know who is watching.
I have to stick to this. There is no turning back now. To many people wanting to know how this is going to end. Day 20 tomorrow!!! wish me luck

day 16

Today was a hard. My foot is really starting to act up again. I had to stop running do to achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. Thats why I started this whole Insanity thing, do to the fact that I cant run for quite a while.
Today I had to keep stopping and adjusting my shoes, and rubbing my foot. I just felt like I wasent benefiting from todays workout. But I persevered and finished with a good sweat. Now my foot is aching and my heel feels really bruised. I just hope it feels better by tomorrow.
On the other hand I have no cravings for anything sweet or salty. I did indulge my cravings on Sat. and Sunday, just a bit. But today I feel so much better. And I have been drinking the recovery drink after my workouts. It seem to be working, have not been sore for about a week now. On the down side it has 200 calories per serving, so i have to cut out calories else where in my diet.
Over all today was a success with a finished workout and clean diet. 

day 15 fit test 2

Ok today was the fit test that I did on day One. The purpose of the fit test is to do 8 different exercises all for one minute each and as many as you can for that minute.   Here are the results from day one compared with the results from today:


switch kicks 60/110
power jacks 50 /54
power knees95/100
power jumps34/36
globe jumps 7/8
suicide jumps 15/18
pushup jacks 24/40
low plank oblique 35/80

Wish I could have improved better on all the the exercises , but maybe within the next two weeks I'll really see a difference.
I am starting to see a difference in the way my clothes fit. My lower stomach is tighter. My arms have some shape to them, and my bum is higher( well thats what my hubby says).
I know this program is working not only because my husband says I look better(he has to say that) but because even my neighbors are noticing.

I still have a long ways to go, but to finally see some results from all this hard work, makes it all worth it!                    DIG DEEPER

day 12

Just finished my Cardio power and resistance workout. Doesnt that sound intense? lol
Cant even start to tell yall how great I feel right now. Workouts are still amazingly hard, but so rewarding. 40 minutes of pushing your self to the limit and not being able to breath. The burning and  shaking that happens when you are in that contorted yoga pose. The stinging the sweat causes as it enters your eyes as you're doing moving pushups. GOTTA LUV IT!
If I can stay focused through this experience then I Know I can reach my goals. What exactly is my goal, Glad you asked.
My goal is to follow this program 100%. To be honest with my self and push myself to the limit.
Follow the nutrition to the best of my abilities. Workout  to every DVD with a Can do additide.
And to stay positive and  enjoy this experience.
And I hope to inspire others to try something that they think they cant do, It really is mind over matter!

day 11

Well I just finished day 11 and its not even 8:30 A.m. ! I FEEL GREAT! Today was recovery lots of stretching and yoga moves. After 32 yrs of life I have never been able to put my palms on the ground while standing in a hamstring stretch. Well Let me yell it from the roof tops: I CAN PUT MY HANDS ON THE GROUND WHILE STANDING IN A HAMSTRING STRETCH! Not even when I was training could I do this.  I think this is the first visual evidence for me, that this DVD works.


My body feels tight all over, not sore just tight. Well my stomach still is loose and not much muscle tone, but I still have 49 days. But hey, my calves are shaping up nicely:)

day 9 and feeling great!

 Today started out rainy and with a sick kid clinging to me all morning, so no workout.
If it wasn't for my Husband  cheering my on and checking on me to make sure I did my workout today, I would still be vegging  on the sofa with baby.
Today was pure Cardio! I really hate it so much I love it. One water( breathing) break the whole video. NONstop jumping and pushups and sweat! Cant get much better than that.  Well, my right foot is starting to act up again. Bought some insoles, but they are not doing the job. Think I need to get better ones before I do real damage.
On the bright side I am starting to feel better about this whole eating thing. Iups my calories to 1600-1800 a day. I am able to resist sweets and bad carbs with no problem. My stomach also is not as poofy. I cant wait for the half way mark. 

day 8-

After having a off day yesterday I sure felt it in todays workout. Starting to repeat the dvds now. There are 4 dvds that are used for the first month. Then one DVD that gets used for the recovery week. Then the other 4 DVDS for the 2nd month.
Today was hard because I didnt get to workout this morning due to me actually having plans! Wow.
I had to workout at 3pm after being on my feet all day and really tired. I dont feel like I was in the zone like on Saturday. But I did it  and glad I did. I even have been eating by the "book". Believe it or not it is actually getting easier to resist all the "bad" foods.
Now just waiting on seeing some results.................still waiting.................