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Thursday, April 14, 2011
I know I have not blogged in a while. It has been an hectic week! Board papers, a two day course, working late 3 nights until after 7/8 pm and just being plain tired from before has really take a toll on me. I haven't sparked as much as I used to and by 10:30/11 pm, I actually will fall asleep with television, laptop and light on! I actually look forward to my daily workouts to release some stress. Whew!
So I got my DVDs today from Amazon and another surprise from one of my Beachbody coaches (remember I explained in a previous blog that while Beachbody assigned me a fabulous coach, there are three other coaches that I absolutely love and they are really supportive).
The first is Biggest Loser: Power Walk. It has four low-impact one-mile walking workouts with Bob Harper, Tara Costa and Sione Fa. If I follow the guide, I will walk 27 miles in three weeks but I know I can do all the workouts in one session (4 miles each) so I might be doing 27 miles a lot.
The second DVD I got is Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred. It combines strength, cardio and abs to blast through calories for a dramatic 30 Day Shred. I am not sure when I will start this workout but I hear about great results from twitter friends who have done it. We will see.
The final addition was from my beachbody coach, Erin as a prize for a fitness/shakeology competition she was having, It is Leandro's Secret Weapon Workout (Brazil Butt Lift). It is a 20 minutes precision toning routine and I did it today and it is BRUTAL!! Wow! I was sweating after the workout and felt it in the 'bum bum' as he calls it and the thighs. Now I have experienced a piece of Brazil Butt Lift, I now want to get the entire collection! *sighs* The addiction never stops!!
BTW, What is up with me and these exotic trainers as of late...Beto and now Leandro! ooh la la! 
Here is an update on my actual workouts vs. scheduled workouts
Scheduled - Sunday ~ Burn It Off (CLX), Ramp It Up (SI6) (without the resistance bands segment)
Actual ~ Burn It Off, Ramp It Up (I did the resistance bands segment but did not use the bands) and Zumba Fitness Cardio Party 
Monday ~ REST DAY
Actual ~ Rest Day
Tuesday ~Push Circuit 1 (CLX), Zumba Fitness 20 minutes Express, Ramp It Up (SI6)
Actual ~Push Circuit 1 and Ramp It up...no Zumba 
Wednesday ~ Ramp It Up (SI6) (without the resistance bands segment)
, Punch, Kick and Jam (TJ)
Actual ~Ramp It Up, Zumba Fitness Cardio Party...no Turbo Jam...I was so tired in the morning, I slept in a little. As a result, I did the 2 workouts in the evening. I didn't think I could manage the intensity of Punch. Kick and Jam after Ramp It Up.
Thursday ~ Push Circuit 2 (CLX), Ramp It Up (SI6)
Actual ~ Push Circuit 2, Zumba Fitness 20 minutes workout, Ramp It Up and Leandro's Secret Weapon Workout
Not doing so badly.
My goal this weekend is to get lots of rest as I am really tired. It will also be TOM so I might be cranky!
Hope everyone is still pressing play! 
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Since week, my anklet keeps running down my ankle and rubs against my heel and shoe. I kept adjusting it but then I realized that 'whoa! I have been wearing this anklet since last year and this has never happened. It is gold so it shouldn't be stretching soooo does that mean my ankles are getting smaller? Is that even possible??' 
So I am suppose to be planning my workouts for the upcoming week. My main programme is ChaLEAN Extreme so that is easy as I am following the guide. I am also doing Slim in 6 with some great girls on the SI6 forum. I will have to do some adjustments to these workouts to rest my muscles some days and forgo the crunches because of my back (I will do my back extensions exercise then (McKinsey)). And of course, I need to include my new love Zumba. So here is my first attempt at a schedule:
Sunday ~ Burn It Off (CLX), Ramp It Up (SI6) (without the resistance bands segment)
Monday ~ REST DAY
Tuesday ~Push Circuit 1 (CLX), Zumba Fitness 20 minutes Express, Ramp It Up (SI6)
Wednesday ~ Ramp It Up (SI6) (without the resistance bands segment)
, Punch, Kick and Jam (TJ)
Thursday ~ Push Circuit 2 (CLX), Ramp It Up (SI6)
Friday ~ Ramp It Up (SI6) (without the resistance bands segment)
, Burn Intervals (CLX)
Saturday ~ Push Circuit 3 (CLX). Ramp It Up (SI6), Zumba Fitness Cardio Party
So I guess on Saturday, I will provide an update as to how well I adhered to this schedule. Tuesday and Wednesday may be different because I may have to work very late....have Board papers to prepare for upcoming Board meetings.
Have a great week  s
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Don’t panic just yet. My dilemma is not really all that important.
I am a HUGE Chalene Johnson fan!! I never imagined that I would fall in love with another routine as much as I have with Turbo Jam and ChaLEAN Extreme. Though I am positive that in July/August I will add TurboFire to that list!! 
HOWEVER, here comes Alberto Beto Perez , Tanya and Zumba, creeping into my perfect routine of CLX with a dose of Turbo Jam and a dash of Slim in 6. Now, I can’t get enough Zumba...(another satisfied customer over here!!   )
But where has my Turbo Jam gone??? I have not done a Turbo Jam routine since I got my Zumba package on Tuesday. I won't even mention Hip Hop Abs...I can't even tell the last time that I did a routine from my once best programme (pre-Chalene)! The Booty Barre that was showing up on my fitness timeline 3 times a week since I started it in March has now been parked on the stand...I haven't touched it since April.
I probably shouldn't mention that two more are on the way: Biggest Loser-Power Walker with Bob Harper et al and Jillian Michaels' 30 day Shred. My coach also sent me a DVD - Yoga Booty Ballet as a back recovery gift (isn't she a doll??)...I haven't even taken off the plastic since I picked it up on Tuesday with my Zumba DVDs.
The truth is I shouldn't be buying more DVDs...well for now anyways...  I can't possible use them all especially when I should be mindful of my back. I can't even let the bf know about this dilemna...I am still hiding the Zumba DVDs from him
I might just need to develop a schedule to incorporate all these programmes even if I only do a routine from each programme once a month. Might help to shake things up a bit and keep the positive measurements and movements on the scale going!!
Probably, I should really blog about my real dilemna - not getting enough sleep. Probably, I should be getting some rest now instead of writing this blog.
Probably, I spend too much time on SparkPeople when I should be winding down (is it me, or is SP really addictive?)
Probably, if I get enough sleep, then I would sort out my workout 'dilemna'....
Maybe...sleep well everyone!! 
Monday, April 04, 2011
Today I visited my new Physiotherapist. She appears to be very competent and in just one session, gave me a lot of useful information. I was suppose to 'enroll' in 'back school' but she wanted to do an assessment first to determine my needs. After a lengthy conversation about my history of backpain, my weightloss journey, my current exercise programmes etc., she asked me to take off my clothes  Huh???? She needed me to do some movements so she could assess how much damage was done to my back - thus she needed to see the bare back. Ok then...
Last year this time and up to June 2010 (before I started my journey), I would be abashed to take off my clothes BUT today, I had no qualms taking them off even though I had on my big girl panties, knee high stockings and still 15lbs from my birthday goal weight. I am sure it was not a cute picture BUT again....must have provided a better one than 35lbs ago!  . She had me bending over to touch my toes, push my pelvic to each side, lie on my belly and push up with my hands...and at no time, did I feel conscious! It is amazing how losing a little weight can do to your mind! Wow!!
When I told her that I had lost 35lbs, she commended me and told me that was great as the weight probably had contributed the bulging of the disc cartilages in the first place and probably if I still had it on, I would be in worse pain and that I couldn't fathom because the pain I have felt and continue to feel from time to time, is horrible. I can't imagine it being worse!! I was also proud to show her my before and after picture (March 2010 and November 2010) which I always have in my phone...it is my motivation to keep working towards achieving my goal weight 
I will do physio for about 2 weeks (3 times a week) and then I will 'enroll in back school' where I will learn what I can do to care for my back and manage the pain. I am also suppose to bring in all my DVDs so they can watch and tell me which ones I can continue to do that won't cause the discs to bulge further. The good news is that she is not averse about strength training, so we will see.
On another note, my Zumba DVDs are now in Jamaica. I got the message late from the couriers so I will pick them up tomorrow which means I will be shaking my booty in the evening!! 
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Great job losing 35lbs, I wish you continued success! May each day bring you one step closer to your goal. I'm glad your back is feeling better, best wishes on your journey1 
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. Its good to mix things up.
