Brave?

I REALLY debated on putting up these photos. But I needed a way to see before and after and progress along the way. So completely out of my comfort zone....

Here is before:

After Phase 1.
Not a huge difference. I have lost about 1 1/2 total inches, and no weight... so far... apparently it takes time :-) So on to Phase 2 next week. Supposedly phase 2 is when you start to define things a little more. I sure hope so!

Inches

The inches are coming off? I measured today. I am happy to announce that I lost 1 total inch from a combination of arms, waist, chest, and hips! But measured and re-measured my thigh and it's UP 1 inch...what?! I am really enjoying this work out! I have fun...ok fun might not be the best word...but I do enjoy it. I like feeling like I've worked out for the day! I feel like I am more fit, and slim.

The thigh thing though...I don't want big, beefy, manly thighs....I will have to think about this one.

1 week.

I have made it through 1 week today, Hurray! I made it 10 mins longer today than I did the first day. So I hope that means I've made some progress.

Friday

Can't. move. my. arms. oh-boy!

I might be crazy....

Todd talked me into doing the P90x. Crazy! I have been SO sore the past few days! I am on day 3, only...wait I don't want to know how many days left...I can't make it all the way through the video yet. They are averaging about 60 min each, but I do make it through about 1/2 hour. The first day my legs were so tired after the 1/2 I could barley walk into the kitchen to make breakfast.

We have 2 weddings this summer, and I want to look fantastic! I want to feel awesome and I want to look awesome. I can do anything for 90 days right?! Just in time for the 1st wedding I will be all toned and ready for swimsuit season, at least I better be!

Healthy ramblings....

I am trying to eat more healthy. More fruits, veggies, less sweets, snacking, and portion control. I think it's working. As far as lbs being lost....don't know. But I do know that I am feeling better about myself and it gives me a goal.

We bought a new refrigerator (out of necessity) and I have found it makes a difference. No really. It helps. It's bigger so I can fit more veggies and fruits in it, and they stay fresh longer. It has an ice maker and a water filter so I drink more ice cold yummy water.

Does anyone else get tired of deciding what to fix each meal? I don't get tired of eating lol, I get tired of deciding WHAT to eat. Trying to eat healthier takes work. I stare at my pantry deciding what to eat that is worth the calories and seems healthy. I am not a huge rice cake and whole wheat cracker fan. So I am working really hard adjusting to grabbing a few carrots or grapes or something for a snack.

I am also looking forward to summer. I want to figure out a way to build a small garden box for my back yard. I want fresh zucchini, maybe some tomatoes for salsa, maybe some peppers...uhmmm I'll have to work on that.

Ok rambling done. What are some of your favorite healthy meals?

Zumba Review

I bought Zumba for the Wii yesterday. I was SO excited to try it. It definitely is not working out with my ladies at Zumba class. But I would give it 4 out of 5 stars.

I wasn't sure how well it would work being a game and having to keep track of a paddle, but it worked pretty well at keeping my heart rate up. It comes with a belt that you put on and the remote goes inside. I wore the paddle on my back (as opposed to it resting on my hip, in front or holding it) and that seemed to keep it out of the way.

I started out on the intermediate 45 min class. I kept up pretty good. The moves were pretty basic and I was happy I recognized one of the songs from my class. I think I might download some other zumba songs on my Ipod and listen to them instead...still thinking about it.

My ankle is still pretty sore so I had to tone it down a little, but as long as I kept moving it gave me points and I got my heart rate up. I think it is something I will do 3-4 x's a week. It is a good calorie burner and is fun.

As with any Zumba be prepared to feel like a fool while dancing. Unless you have those amazing "wiggle" hips down already :-)