Day 10: Again I did another day of Insanity. Today was the Power and  Resistance Cardio. It kicked my butt, but it didn’t feel as hard as the previous day of Insanity (even though today’s was a longer session). I still sweated a lot and I found myself being able to keep up with the people.

Ironically yesterday my roommate and I equated doing Insanity to being on a football team and within five or ten minutes of the video I did today he said, “We’re a football team.” I started laughing as I poured sweat.

Today I also noticed that the back of my legs hurt a lot. My legs are really starting to get more toned. The muscles are starting to really form (even though it’s been three days) and I think it’s because I was working out previous to Insanity. So, now that I am kicking into such a high gear my body is beginning to respond. It’s exciting. I also noted this morning that I lost a pound inbetween Friday and today. 

All in all I feel good and I’m definitely going to keep going.

Has anyone else tried Insanity? How are your weight loss journey’s going?

Day 9: Today my roommate and I did day two of Insanity. We did a 45 minute workout and it was the Pylometric Cardio Circuit. It was definitely not easy. I was dripping sweat by the end (and I know that sounds gross). I feel really good and I am glad that I decided to do this program.

Also, yesterday after we did Insanity we walked to the grocery store and back (a 40 minute walk there and back). We decided to have a roommate dinner. It was a lot of fun.

To all of my new followers: Hi! Thank you for joining me on my journey. :) If you have any questions, comments, or want to see me talk about a specific topic let me know. I will be starting back up my Youtube videos on my channel youtube.com/rheeish on the 1st of July. I’ll keep you posted! 　

Day 8: Today I woke up, went to work. I am a lifeguard and I tend to go workout after my shift ends at the gym I work at. However, I did not work out at the gym today. Instead I started Insanity. My roommate Kerry and I did the Fit Test. We were sweating five minutes into it. It was intense. Some of the numbers I was able to beat the people who had been doing the program, but on things like suicide pushups and push-up jacks my numbers were below theres. One thing is for sure…. This is going to be an interesting and intense 60 days.

Day Seven: I ran a mile, did some ab work, ran the stadium steps, and then I walked for an hour and a half with my friends about roughly three miles. I did break down and have diet coke, but no one can be super perfect with their diet 24/7. Usually I keep away from soda when I’m on a diet. Water would have been the best option, but sometimes you have to let yourself indulge within reason every once in a while.

I feel good about myself and I really enjoy working out. Tomorrow I’m going to start the Insanity workout regimen on top of some of my other workouts. I’ll let you know what I think about it. 

I like to drink whey protein shakes after I workout to help build lean muscle instead of bulky muscle. I want to have a lean and trim body instead of looking like John Cena. Don’t get me wrong, ripped bulky guys look good too, but being a woman I want to have a more slim petite look going on.

Recipe:

1 Scoop Jillian Michael’s Vanilla Whey Protein Powder

2 20 Ice Cubes

3 1 Dannon Fit and Light Yogurt: Vanilla and Toasted Coconut (The two in one total of  80 calories packaging)

4 About 1/4 a cup of water

(All of this rounds out to 180 calories).

Instructions:

Put the water into the blender first. Then put in some of the yogurt, followed by all of the ice, the protein powder, and then the rest of the yogurt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy! 

Day Six: I’ve lost two pounds! Also today I ran a mile, punched a punching bag, abs, arms, and I ran the stadium steps. I feel so accomplished and good. :)

Day two of the summer lb drop attempt: Switched my diet to the healthy regimen I use whenever trying to drop weight. Then, I ran a mile, did some free weight arm work, and ab work. I feel accomplished and tired.

Sunday (yesterday), I went for a run like I said. I also ran the stadium steps at my university and I did level one of the Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred. I am getting back into the swing of things and I am really excited. I can’t wait to burn some more calories! Also, when I went out for the run it was about 81 degrees. That was stupid. An old man told me, “You are going to die” when I dipped into the field house to get a drink of water after my run before I did the steps. His words were very motivational haha.