Knee Injury!

Yesterday was a hard day for me, when I saw the WOD at CrossFit Mamas, I knew I couldn't do it without a struggle. 

Thursday 11.15.12

"Murph"

(Mamas style) 

For time:

1 mile Run

100 Push-ups

200 Sit-ups

300 Squats

1 mile Run

Partition the push-ups, sit-ups, and squats as needed. Start and finish with a mile run.

A few days ago a probably did a ''wrong'' movement and an old knee injury's returned. I decided to do an Insanity Workout instead of The WOD at CrossFit Mamas (Thursday November 15th, 2012), but this morning, my knee is killing me! (The one I felt is explained by the green writing...)

I know I shouldn't stop working out, but for tonight, I will do a recovery workout (from the Insanity program) and take it easy for the weekend.

Well I might try it anyway .... (bad me)

Friday 11.16.12

21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps of:

Crossfit sit-ups

Squats

Shouldn't be so hard for my little knee, if I do the squats the right way!

I hope I will be back on track on Monday November 19th!

http://sportsmedinfo.net/sportsmedicine-articles/14-knee-articles/221-knee-pain-picture

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/no-excuses-knee-injury

Monday WOD : CrossFit and Insanity!

WOW after an (almost) whole week off, I was back on track today: Monday November 12th, from CrossFit Mamas

For time:

30 Push-ups

50 Back Extensions (Supermans)

30 Knees to elbows

30 Deadlifts, 40 lbs

30 Dumbbell push press, 20 lbs

50 Kettlebell swings, 15-20 lbs (I did it with a dumbbell only 10lbs)

Run 400 meters/ 200 Jump rope or jacks (did the 200 jump rope)

10 Pull-ups (assisted if necessary) or Pull-downs (lower down slowly from bar) (didn't do this one because I don't have the equipment!)

30 Bench dips

It took me 15:50... Ouff!

And right before the WOD, I did the Insanity Abs workout, app. 16:00

That was hot!

Mantrum and Pasta and more!

This week Mantrum is:

To prouve to myself that this dream can become a REALITY!

Found on Reasons to be Fit

I'm a big fan of pasta and naturally, I have to try them! Yummy! I picked up the recipe for you, but you can also go get it at Fitness Magazine!

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Makes: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1/4 medium onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

4 jarred roasted red peppers, finely chopped

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon fresh thyme

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, roasted red peppers and sugar and cook until just thickened, about 2 minutes. Transfer red pepper mixture to a blender; process until smooth.

3. Return pan to stove, add thyme and red pepper flakes and cook over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spaghetti, red pepper puree and salt to pan, stirring to combine. Add reserved pasta water and cook over medium-low heat until sauce just clings to spaghetti, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with walnuts and goat cheese.

I'll try this one and feedback later!

Also: these are cute and seems comfortable! I know it's no more the season to wear these but if you're like me and you're training inside, it's still ok even in Autum! Still 88$ :S (Found on FitSugar)

Fit test #4 (of the Insanity program) is next week (Monday, October 1st, 2012) and I'm not quite sure (as usual) if I'm getting better on physical plan. Some people told me they saw some changes... I saw it too but I'm pretty intriguing right now with the pictures and measurements I will take on Monday!

So true!

Hope I will do better than Fit Test #3 who was a total massacre! Oh BTW my arms are better now and I can do my pushups too! In the second month of the Insanity program, we do differents figures as the pushups with the elbows ''in'' (the Triceps pushups)

Found on That Pretty Fit chick.com 

OMG it's even harder and my elbows are screaming! Anyway I'll come back later on this one too :P

Have a great weekend!

Fit test #3

Wednesday September 19^th

123.4 lbs. (I lost 1.8 lb. since the Fit Test #2) YAY! Happy with this result because, last weekend, I had my friends at home for supper and I ate a lot of foods, desserts and drunk a lot of alcohol!!!

Week: 6

Fit Test #3

Switch Kicks (2 kicks = 1 rep): 45

Power jacks: 58

Power Knees: 100

Power Jumps: 40

Globe Jumps (4 Jumps = 1 rep): 9 

Suicide Jacks: 15

Push-up Jacks: 23

Low Plank Oblique: 60

Ok you might have noticed that I improved some exercises and others not really… Last Friday, I thought I was Wonder Woman or something because I did some push-up too hard and I hurt my right arm. Since Friday September 14th it’s a living hell with my arm IT HURTS!!!!! I started the new month a little slower and I see it in the Fit Test.

I had to say that the second month is also a little bit harder than the first one. The workouts are longer and the exercises are different, more intense… I just hope I'll heal fast (stupid arm… stupid me…)! So it’s a hard week for me, for my spirit. Since Monday I almost cry at every workout and it’s quite difficult for me to even complete the entire workout. I think the recovery week didn’t help me! Anyway now here are my measurements:

Arms: 26cm

Breast: 83cm (lost L)

Upper belly: 72cm

Lower belly: 82.5cm

Tights: 96.5cm

Butt: 95cm

Measures on September 10th, 2012

Ok Peeps, these are my news measures, after the first month of Insanity. I have to say that I didn't missed one workout, but sometime, I had to take my ''day off'' sooner (Usually on Sunday) because of my job. But, in general, everything went fine!

Monday September 10th;

124 LBS

Arms: 26 cm

Breast: 84 cm

Upper Belly: 72 cm

Belly or lower Belly: 82 cm

Legs: 56.5 cm

Butt: 96.5 cm

Thighs: 96 cm

Instead of

123.6 LBS

Arms: 28.5 cm

Breast: 86.5 cm

Upper Belly 71.5 cm

Belly or Low Belly: 83.5 cm

Legs: 57.5 cm

Butt: 97.5 cm

Thighs: 97.5 cm

I can see the progress on paper, a little bit on picture too, but I want greatest results. When I saw the pub of Insanity on TV I was: WOW look at these guys, they are all ripped up! I want to look like this:

I wish I was taller!

Found on Dang she Fine

Then I was wondering if I really needed to ''dry'' (Sorry I don't know the term in English... in French it's ''sèche'') to have my abs looking like those!

And I talked about meals...

First month done!

After a full month of Insanity Workout I feel.... weird?

I was hoping to see some drastic changes in my body, but since I'm the hardest judge for myself,  I don't or maybe won't see the progress I made so far. People around me saw some difference.

My arms are leaner and toned and maybe my legs are too, but the things that really bother me is my muffin top and upper belly that seems to hanging out while I'm working out. And it's all I notice. I didn't go on the balance so I don't know if I lost or not some weight; I'll add my progress sheet this week with all the measures.

The first picture was before the training, in July 2012.

The second one was the first day of my workout, August 13th, 2012.

The last one was taken at the second Fit Test, at the end of August, 2012.

I also think that I've been trying too much new recipes: a lot with whole wheat or oats flour so I think, I guess, it didn't help me lose weight.

But at this point I don't really care if I gain weight because I'm working out every day since a month and weight won't be representative of the workout I've been doing.

After a month, I will check the eating program that came with the DVD's of Insanity workout and eat better.

To all of you who are doing or have been done a program like P90X and Insanity or Brazil Butt Lift or else, did you follow the meal plan too?

Six moves from Shaun T. Insanity Program

I found this today while surfing on Pinterest: six moves, from my personal trainer (DVD at home :P) Shaun T. The six movements

Double Diamond, Stance Jacks, Hit the Floor, Power Jump, The Heisman, and Switch Kick.

 

BeachBody.com

they, together gives you a 20 minutes insane workout to do at home! Shaun T. described the movement and you can even see it in full action because they each have a video! Awesome, you should check this one out!

Found on Self

You can also follow me via Facebook and Pinterest now! YAY!!!

5 days of the Insanity Program : Review of the Fit Test and progress

Ok, here are my results of my first Fit Test, done on Monday August 13th:

Week 1:

Fit Test  #1

Switch Kicks ( 2 kicks = 1 rep) : 40

Power jacks : 53

Power Knees ; 90

Power Jumps ; 25

Globe Jumps (4 Jumps = 1 rep) : 7

Suicide Jacks : 12

Push-up Jacks : 20

Low Plank Oblique : 40

So this is what it’s look like after my 25 minutes of ”Fit Test”. I hope that I’ll see progress, and not only on paper! 

Now, I did my ” Pure Cardio” training this morning since last night I wasn’t able to train ( I did a double shift on my job last night!) So I trade my ”Sunday Off” for a ”Friday Off” and I will finish my first week on Sunday Morning (No Doubt), August 19th. 

Now, this is a picture of me at the first day of my training:

you'll be able to watch the progress too!

Did you started or already finished the Insanity Program from Beach Body?

Ok, I started the Insanity Program, from Beach Body, on Monday August 13th…

And I thought I was in shape… ok I know that this program is insane, super intense and it’s not for everyone… But I didn’t think I was so weak! Anyway, I started the program with the Fit Test and I have to do it every two weeks to see my evolution, so I’ll post, later, the result of my first Fit Test and watch my progression through the days!

I have to say that I already try the P90X program, 2 1/2 – 3 years ago, and I felt good to see all these muscles growing up, but after 2 months (P90X is 3 months) I had enough of the same training. Plus, the P90X program uses a stretch and a yoga program and I HATE yoga… So I was only doing this program for 4 or 5 days a week. The second month ended in December and with all the celebrations, Christmas, vacation outside my little home Gym, I wasn’t able to fufill my destiny with P90X. That’s a shame because I try to make excuses for not being able to finished it. The only good or valid reason was… Me. I was the one who stopped, I was the one who didn’t want to take an hour per day to do it and I’m the only one to blame!

When I saw the Insanity Program on TV, I was like: last time, after two months, I had enough so why not try this one and see?

Yesterday was my first real day of training and after only 5 or 6 minutes I was sweating and I was washed-out! The first video is only 42 minutes but it felt like hours… But it was nice to feel that way!

After work, tonight, I’ll try the second video and see how it goes! I’ll post my feedback of this first and intense week later!

* All the pictures have been taken on the Insanity Program website @http://www.beachbody.com/