Good morning,
This morning I did Bootcamp. Short and sweet workout. I consider BC and HSTA to be my progress reports. They don't seem to do anything long enough or intense enough to actually increase strength, endurance, or cardio levels. Rather, they seem to be the workouts that let me see how far I've come; how high can I jump now, how does it feel to do 16 airborn jacks, etc. It's kind of like all my other workouts give me the necessary skills to be able to do BC and HSTA with good form. And they're fun! I really enjoy these workouts, because you don't do anything long enough to get bored with it, and they just plum make me feel strong and fit.
Mariángeles, thank you for starting this daily thread again. I prefer it. I suppose we could always keep both threads going, and people can just use whichever they prefer.
Lisa, I live in Edmonton, Alberta. It's a lovely city, and I really like it hear despite my whining about the cold
You won't hear me whining about the river valley, close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, or front-row seats to the Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis.
Katie, I'm happy to hear that your energy levels are good again. Yes, getting enough food can make a big difference, can't it? Maybe you need to look at your couple of days between holiday eating as days of respite between all those extra calories? Sure, you're going to be eating more on the weekend, but you don't need to compound those calories by eating extra during the week. As well as adding to your physical weight (or sabatoguing your weight-loss efforts), you're adding to the feelings of guilt you will be experiencing after the holidays. It is not a waste of time or effort to eat clean and healthy for the few days between holiday meals. Instead of trying to actually lose weight over these next few weeks, why not focus on "damage control", whereby you simply eat the very best you can between all the high-cal meals, so that come January, you will not have so much guilt to shoulder? Don't think of your waistline, think of your mental health. January is going to get here in 3 weeks, no matter what; right *now* is the time to start doing something about those holiday pounds, simply by taking preventative measures to ensure that they don't add up to more than they have to. Personally I find that holiday binging is the most unrewarding and self-destructive thing I ever did. Absolutely nothing good ever came of it, except it heightened my sweet tooth, made me fat, and left me feeling terrible when the holiday season was over. No, thanks.
Jes, I'm glad you enjoyed ME so much!!! That was a tough workout you did yesterday! How did you do the barbell work in these workouts? Or have you already purchased one? And what did you use for the leg presses? BC grows on you, I think. When I first got the IS, I rarely did this workout. I just couldn't figure out what to do with it, or where to put it in my rotations. I think BC is used to the greatest effect within the Terminator workouts. Just wait - we'll have you ordering those next week! LOL!
Laurie, let me know when you get your IS, and we'll set up a date!! I would love a challenge. That would be a hoot! I did PLB on Monday, and didn't think I'd "felt it" until I woke up this morning. Ooooooh, my legs and lower back were tight. And my inner thighs. That stability ball work is just plain sadistic. I obviously need to do it more often
Carole, enjoy your wet run! Bring along one of those small hotel shampoo packets and wash as you go. Save yourself all that shower time after your run
Laurie Mac, sounds like a good workout! So you're going to keep the Kathy Smith, huh? I have two of her step workouts, but haven't used them in a super long time. I do remember that when I started back with stepping I really liked the level of these workouts; the bun and thigh workout really felt tough at the time. I keep them around "just in case" I ever lose my current level of conditioning and need to start over again. I don't know if I ever actually would, though, now that Cathe has the BB series and her beginner/intermediate workouts. Anyhoo, I'm just thinking out loud here, so I'll call it a day.
Have a good day, everyone!
Sandra
