keeping up with insanity took a toll on my knees. even with the proper form; i was still quite heavy for my own body. it is such a high impact workout, joints have to be taken care of. with the suggestion of my friends, i am taking glucosamine/chondroitin supplements daily. i already take multivitamins and other supplements to boost my metabolism. i've also been much smarter with my food choices. i have this love for flax seed oil.. it adds a slight nutty flavor to my post workout chocolate egg white protein + wheat grass + green superfood concoction. ^__^
well, as for the actual results of the last 63 days: i lost 6lbs because i've gained muscle in places that used to be saggy. sTRONGER!!! i'm more toned/defined. i went down about 2 sizes. which i love, but also hate because the clothes i got over the summer, are now falling off. this ultimately means SHOPPING!!! YAY.. i've also become more cautious about the foods i eat. living a much healthier lifestyle compared to the years of damage i've done to my own body.. i couldn't believe i've been doing that to myself. i have much more energy. OH enDORPHINs.. HAHAHA.
sooo now, since i'm not satisfied with the amount of weight i loss, i will continue working out. since insanity is too much for my joints. mind you, i was crying on day 50 because it was that painful.. i thought i seriously damaged my knees. now i have crepitus. they creak! that has never happened before. sooo.. i looked up other programs.. obviously i'm not a gym person. i went through that as a child, and i only ended up quite self conscious. soo no to the gym. i checked out the beachbody site and that's where i found Turbo Fire !!! oOOoO.. i read the reviews comparing it with insanity and p90x. this is more cardio, choreographed and a much better soundtrack!!! this will definitely keep me going..
after finishing insanity 5 days ago, i took a break. and i just started Day 1.. turbo = speed. i had a hard time keeping up with the moves. i felt like my body wasnt responding as fast. AhH.. after those 30minutes.. my core was feeling that burn.. SOO GOOD.. then a 10min stretch followed. considering i worked the night before, i passed out right after. woke up.. arms, quads, abs, obliques WOW.. i'm excited to start this 120 day journey.. maybe i should start blogging this.. this way i can keep track of the work out and the foods i ate.. i should def start calorie counting.
Day 1: EZ Fire 30 and Stretch 10
Bfast / Post Workout: 16oz of fat free lactaid + scoop of egg white protein + wheat grass + amazing superfood + a squeeze of flax seed oil
Passed out..
Lunch: STARVING = grilled burger w/ am. white cheddar + lettuce + tomato + white bread bun + extra patty w/o trimmings. 4 pieces of watermelon. half of a sweet corn...
most likely i'll go back to sleep since i have work later tonight.. HAHA..
Dinner will most likely consist of a bowl of cheerios + fat free lactaid + squeeze of flax seed oil
work.. run around like crazy.. usually no meal/break.. hahaha..
come home tomorrow morning.. and off to day 2 of turbo fire..
Pre insanity: after graduating from college 2yrs ago, and have been stagnant with weight fluctuating up/down
sooo.. here's my insanity post pix..
