Daily Check-in
I packed up my scale, stored it in a closet, and started Cathe’s November rotation this morning. Yippee! This is my first Cathe rotation, and I am so excited! These workouts are a joy and delight to experience, and I want to have fun and enjoy the journey instead of stressing about my weight. I smiled the whole time I was dancing around my step during HIS this morning. These workouts make me so happy! Other than Cathe’s Friday morning step class and the Road Trip, I have not been this excited about my fitness journey in a long time. I cannot wait for morning to get here so I can have fun with Kickbox again!
Since this series focuses on heavier weights and less cardio, I decided to modify my way of eating by increasing my protein and decreasing my starchy carbs slightly. The way I was eating was great for Cathe’s longer and more intense cardio and circuit workouts, but my body may need different fuel for these workouts. This way of training is radically different than anything I have tried before, so it makes sense that my nutrition needs to change with it.
I have faith that Cathe’s rotation as designed with all the stretching and rest days will result in strength and fitness gains. I am definitely planning to enjoy the double cardio premix on the optional cardio days just to get my cardio fix! I did the weights first premixes the first week and the premixes for a 3-day split last week. I decided to do the workouts as produced this month. I enjoyed HIS more this way. I prefer fasted cardio but need fuel before weight workouts. I did the warm-up and step segment this morning, took a quick break for part of a hemp protein smoothie, completed the weight segment and stretch, and enjoyed the rest of the smoothie after my workout. I had more energy for a better cardio workout this way and was surprised to discover that I was able to lift heavier weights because I was all filled up with warm fuzzies from the step workout! Yippee! Cardio first for me!
Tammy, I was thinking you an e-mail yesterday. I am so glad to see you checking in again. I missed you last week! I finally got the third combination of HIS this morning! Pivoting toward the step is the key.
Phyllis, we are doing the November rotation together! I encourage you to watch that hitch kick in slow motion. That really helped me!
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).
