Core De Force Week 2 complete

I'm excited to share that my challenge group and I just complete our second week of the MMA inspired program Core De Force created by beachbody super trainers Joel and Jericho.  

So let me tell you how it has been going for me personally.  I normally make it through the first week of a workout program no problem because I'm excited and on fire to start but then I tend to fade in week two and by week three I am probably not even doing the program anymore.  (I have finished 3 programs total in the last year and a half).  That has certainly not been the case with this program.  I actually look forward to working out.  I mean I get to punch and kick my way to an awesomely shredded body.  

Now week one I was a little uncoordinated and moved a bit slower without any really snap to my punches and kicks.  But I feel like in week 2 I really started to see improvement in my movements.  In week one I had a tough time with the workout Dynamic Strength, it has a lot of push ups in it.  But in week 2 I was blown away with how much better I was able to do it and how I could even try some of the more difficult movements without having to modify the entire time.

 

Here is Dynamic Strength week 2

I started the program weighing in at 151. (this is a 2 pounds heavier then what I normally am, I indulged a little before starting them program).  Today I was super surprised and weighed in at 145.  Say what??  Wowza!  I cannot wait to see what the results are at the end of the 30 days.

If you are interested in starting this program and want the support and camaraderie of a group I have my next group starting on December 5th.  We will be bringing the New Year in lean and mean and fighting machines!!  

To purchase Core De Force just click on the shop link to the right and go to fitness programs!

Bad shoes!

Yesterday I got a little over ambitious with a new pair of flats that I knew needed to break in before wearing them for a long day at work.  I saw these flats because my client had them on and they are just adorable.  I asked her if they were comfy and she said that after the initial break in they are very comfortable but be prepared to break them in first.  So I bought them and wore them for a few hours twice at work and thought that should do it they are broke in now.  NOPE not at all.  I wore them yesterday and had to walk about 3 1/2 blocks from where I parked my car and by the end of the walk I wanted to scream.  I had several blisters on my feet.  My poor toes felt like they were bleeding.  I got into work and tried to put some band-aids on my poor feet but it felt awful.  That's when one of my co-workers said I should just wear the slippers that we use for clients.  Yes!  I slide those puppies on and proceeded to wear them the rest of the day much to my embarrassment but sometimes being a little embarrassed is better then not being able to walk at all or think straight because of the pain you are in.  

my not so pretty toes

So, that brings us to today.  Even though my feet are blistered and sore I was not going to use that as an excuse to not workout.  What did I do?  I worked out barefoot today.  Today was resistance 2 and there really isn't a lot of jumping so this was a good day to go barefoot.  And I think it can be good to go without shoes because it will help you build up all the muscles in your feet that support you.  No Excuses! You will do it if you put your mind to it.  And I put my mind to it today!

Only 2 1/2 Weeks Left... WHAT?

I only have 2 1/2 weeks left of what I would consider my favorite program from Beachbody.  22 Minute Hard Corp is my kind of program- fast paced, active, short duration but fat blast burning.  Running a very close 2nd is 21 Day Fix and who knows maybe when I do that program next time it'll be my favorite again!  Here's a little run down of how I physically and mentally feel on week 6.

Physically I still feel like this program challenges me.  I don't get as sore after doing the workout as I did on week 1 or even week 2 so I know that my body is somewhat getting use to it.  Once I start the workout I really try to push myself because it is such a short workout and when I finish I always am glad that I did.  The core workout that is combined with the cardio day is hard.  I think I will always struggle with Core 2 because of the amount of reps that we do but I try my best and take breaks as needed.  I would say what's hardest for my physically is that there isn't that much stretching and you need to do that on your own.  I haven't been the best at doing it and have noticed that I am getting tighter.  So having said that I will try to stretch more these last 2 1/2 weeks.

Mentally, I would say that because of the shorter workouts I can pretty much tell myself to get up and get them done.  Sometimes I wish there were more variety but that is all in my head because once I push play I enjoy each workout and try my hardest.  What has also been hard mentally is I haven't seen a big difference on the scale but that's why it is so important to take measurements.  They don't lie.  So at the 4 week mark when I retook measurements and had lost over 4 inches total that really put things into perspective for me.  I also had to take a step back from food mentally.  I had to give myself some really strict rules to follow so that I don't cheat.  I did this a little over a week ago and have done really well.  So no sugar for me!!

So, in conclusion.  I really really like this program.  It's physically demanding but short and mentally not super tough for me.  I'm seeing results overall and I'm happy.  I've only missed 4 workouts total and some of those have been on days that I've already ridden Bella and had personal training so I didn't feel the need to workout again.  

If you are looking for a great workout please ask me about 22 Minute Hard Corps!  

Off and On

Yesterday I hand to make a tough decision not to do my workout which was Resistance 1 from the 22 Minute Hard Corp program.  We are on week 4 of this program and I am loving it but sometimes you need to listen to your body.

Wednesday is one of my days off work and I normally pack it with all the things that I love.  I get to ride Bella and have my personal training.  Since, I started this program I have been doing the prescribed workout and riding Bella and doing my personal training.  I will say that I'm tired at the end of the day but it hasn't been bad.  Well, yesterday I woke up and needed to get some work done for Beachbody so I just didn't get my workout in before I needed to get ready to go to the barn.  I head down to the barn and end up having a fantastic lesson on Bella.  Then I go to my personal training and have a very good workout.  I also have a massage planned later that day and boy did I need it.  Since, I have been working out 6 days a week along with all my other activities my body has gotten very tight and has a lot of knots.  My massage therapist spends the majority of our hour working on my back and it was great.  Afterwards I have a decision to make, am I going to workout after this?  I decided that after getting such good work done on my back that the pluses of not working out outweighed actually working out.  So, I didn't do my prescribed workout yesterday and I didn't beat myself up about it.

Now on to today where I did get my workout in and it is a new workout.  Cardio 3 is Killer.  Here is a little taste of the craziness that I love so much.

Hubby has a sense of humor!

Well, if you can't laugh then you don't have a sense of humor!  Dane, called me down to the basement to check out what he was doing and this was the result.  WHAT?? Too funny.  He knows me so well, I had a very good laugh.  And then I started craving some chocolate cake. LOL

Okay lets do a quick update on how I am doing with the workout program and eating.  So far out of the entire 3 weeks I have missed only 1 workout (and that was yesterday).  I feel strong overall and the workouts seem to be getting easier physically but a little harder mentally since I know what is coming up next.  Once I push through the minor mental block I really enjoy getting the workout done.  Again its only 22 or 33 minutes long so its not that bad.

Now on to the eating part.  We are suppose to be doing clean eating with portion control and I would say that 65% of the time I'm doing good.  I want to be able to say that for the rest of the program I will do better with 85-100% eating great! My food prep has been going well but somehow I find myself at one of the local bakery shops after work.  Yummy for my tummy but not good if your trying to eat clean.  Every once in a while its okay but I've been doing it more then once in awhile.  Oops!  Now back on track for the rest of the program.

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