BelovedHeather
Cathlete
Good morning, Violets! I am catching up on my check-ins again. I did the third segment of Stretch Max Monday night and slept like a baby.
After my Bible study Tuesday morning, I did the warm-up, kick and punch combinations, and stretch from Kick Max. I drank a hemp protein smoothie after work, packed my meals and snacks for Wednesday, ran some errands, and jogged in the pool at the club. A day of gentle workouts was refreshing.
My cycle started Tuesday morning. Monday’s weight included PMS bloat. Wow!
I enjoyed the second segment of Stretch Max Tuesday night, went to bed a little later than planned, and woke up with cramps. I did the Hardcore Extreme interval circuit workout for the first time yesterday morning. Cathe kicked my butt! This one combines IMAX3 with High Step Challenge. It is a lot harder than High Step Challenge without the fun factor. I need more sleep (and no cramps) before I attempt this again. The interval blast workout I did Monday morning is my favorite Hardcore Extreme workout so far. I am planning to make some adjustments to this week of workouts the next time I repeat this rotation.
After seeing such amazing results on the scale Monday morning, I started having doubts about my planned recovery week, but I have decided to stick with my game plan and enjoy an active recovery week next week. I want to avoid overtraining and protect my body from overuse injuries. I have a history of pushing myself to the point of exhaustion and depression. This is a marathon, not a sprint. I am breaking free from the cycle of pushing myself hard and making progress then crashing and burning and losing ground and starting over again. This is not about a 12-week challenge. I am in training for life! I have a good 16-week rotation planned with a recovery week once a month. I put a lot of thought and prayer into this after reviewing my journals and seeing where I got off track in the past. I refuse to be ruled by a number on the scale. It is tempting to keep going full steam ahead because the scale is giving up good numbers right now, but I desire to follow a balanced plan that will bless my body in the long run. I did some research on this subject yesterday. Cathe herself takes a recovery week every 4-5 weeks in addition to a rest day every week. I was wavering Tuesday night, but I am actually looking forward to this now. I love Better Burn Better Buns and Strength in Movement. I also love Kari Anderson’s DanceWorks. I have a low-impact Christian workout with beautiful praise and worship music. I also want to try Kari Anderson’s Angles, Lines, and Curves for the first time. Of course, I will still enjoy Stretch Max and Core Max. I need my Cathe fix!
I met Rebecca at the club yesterday after work and jogged in the pool with her then watched The Biggest Loser last night. I like Kim, but I hope someone from Bob’s team wins this year! My meals and snacks are packed for today. I took care of that during commercial breaks.
I did the abs from High Step Challenge and the third segment of Stretch Max last night. Kick Max is waiting for me this morning, so I have a fun workout to enjoy!
Wendy, I hope you have beautiful weather for your run this time!
Blessings,
Heather B.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
After my Bible study Tuesday morning, I did the warm-up, kick and punch combinations, and stretch from Kick Max. I drank a hemp protein smoothie after work, packed my meals and snacks for Wednesday, ran some errands, and jogged in the pool at the club. A day of gentle workouts was refreshing.
My cycle started Tuesday morning. Monday’s weight included PMS bloat. Wow!
I enjoyed the second segment of Stretch Max Tuesday night, went to bed a little later than planned, and woke up with cramps. I did the Hardcore Extreme interval circuit workout for the first time yesterday morning. Cathe kicked my butt! This one combines IMAX3 with High Step Challenge. It is a lot harder than High Step Challenge without the fun factor. I need more sleep (and no cramps) before I attempt this again. The interval blast workout I did Monday morning is my favorite Hardcore Extreme workout so far. I am planning to make some adjustments to this week of workouts the next time I repeat this rotation.
After seeing such amazing results on the scale Monday morning, I started having doubts about my planned recovery week, but I have decided to stick with my game plan and enjoy an active recovery week next week. I want to avoid overtraining and protect my body from overuse injuries. I have a history of pushing myself to the point of exhaustion and depression. This is a marathon, not a sprint. I am breaking free from the cycle of pushing myself hard and making progress then crashing and burning and losing ground and starting over again. This is not about a 12-week challenge. I am in training for life! I have a good 16-week rotation planned with a recovery week once a month. I put a lot of thought and prayer into this after reviewing my journals and seeing where I got off track in the past. I refuse to be ruled by a number on the scale. It is tempting to keep going full steam ahead because the scale is giving up good numbers right now, but I desire to follow a balanced plan that will bless my body in the long run. I did some research on this subject yesterday. Cathe herself takes a recovery week every 4-5 weeks in addition to a rest day every week. I was wavering Tuesday night, but I am actually looking forward to this now. I love Better Burn Better Buns and Strength in Movement. I also love Kari Anderson’s DanceWorks. I have a low-impact Christian workout with beautiful praise and worship music. I also want to try Kari Anderson’s Angles, Lines, and Curves for the first time. Of course, I will still enjoy Stretch Max and Core Max. I need my Cathe fix!
I met Rebecca at the club yesterday after work and jogged in the pool with her then watched The Biggest Loser last night. I like Kim, but I hope someone from Bob’s team wins this year! My meals and snacks are packed for today. I took care of that during commercial breaks.
I did the abs from High Step Challenge and the third segment of Stretch Max last night. Kick Max is waiting for me this morning, so I have a fun workout to enjoy!
Wendy, I hope you have beautiful weather for your run this time!
Blessings,
Heather B.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
I only did it cause I was there early and had the time...I figured it would save me the time afterwards at home. It wasn't the best leg w/o I've had but it will suffice....