Insane...

I know I have been a little MIA Lately I am sorry about that
just super busy
I have been working out a least 4 time a week just didnt have time to report it
but I am going to try to do better from now on.

 I have been training for a half marathon

It is a huge goal of mine

I got close once but then got pregnant

I have been training again since March

I was doing really good

I was on the right track

I got up to eight miles pretty quick

The second time I ran eight miles 

something happened to my knee

I don't know what yet so I am taking a break from running

But not for long only until I can get some new shoes

I need more support

I think I am going to go to one of those specialty places that tell you what shoes you need

for your type of foot and for how you run

Have any of you gone to one of those places? 

Is it worth it?

What was your experience with them?

I am still hoping to be doing a half this year

Now that I have posted that goal

I feel like I am obligated to do it now

I like that :)

So since I am not running right now

And my gym membership at the U has expired 

I am doing this....

For the next 54 days

I have tried it once before 

I kinda did it for a month

I did it for about 30 days but not in a row so it doesn't count

But this time...this time it is going to be different

Because my cute friend Elyse!

She asked me to do it with her

She is in Cali for the summer 

But we started the same day and are following the same schedule 

So I feel the support as if we are doing it together

We started last Monday May 9th 

Already on Friday May 14 I had a super crazy morning and just didn't want to do it

But I knew Elyse would so I did

I did it at 1 pm when little M went down for a nap

But I finally did it 

Even though 1 pm is about the hardest time of day to exercise

Later I found out Elyse had a hard day that day too and almost didn't do it

that day but knew I would

See we are keeping each other on track even without being in the same state

THE TRAINER

 Everyone meet Shaun T...Shaun T meet everyone

He is going to be my best friend everyday (except Sunday its my rest day)

for the next 2 months

He is hard core

He is going to make me lose some weight....I hope

Sometimes I hate him

Sometimes I love him

THE WORKOUT

 Shaun T took traditional interval training and flipped it on its head—you perform long bursts of maximum-intensity exercises with short periods of rest. Each workout keeps you constantly challenged as you alternate between aerobic and anaerobic intervals performed at your MAX. The result: burn up to 1,000 calories in an hour 

THE SCHEDULE

It is as simple as that

You just follow the calendar

It tells you what DVD to do each day

I put an X through each day after I complete the workout

The best part about this workout for me

Is I got it for 1/3 the price that they normally charge you

I hoped onto KSL classifieds (my best friend)

and found a never been opened brand new 

Insanity package Including

10Workout DVDs

The calendar schedule

The Elite nutrition plan

and the fitness guide

for only $40.00 It is so worth it

That is about how much I would spend at a gym for two and half months 

Watch this video you will be hooked

To learn more about Insanity go HERE

You can also Email me or leave a comment for any questions

I will be honest tell you my experiences and answer your questions

Hopefully I will get through the 54 more days

Wish me luck!

Oh and stay tuned for a fab First giveaway coming up SOON

on my other Blog: A Mommy's Life...with a touch of YELLOW

tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

Seriously you have to check it out you will love it

Arms (Day #10)

Time: 6:35-7:45 pm- 1 hour 10 minutes
Cardio: Elliptical Machine w/ arms
         Forward-10 minutes
         Backward- 5 minutes
         Forward-10 minutes
  Resistance: 10
  Calories Burned: 283 cal
  Distance: 2.43 miles
  Total Time: 25 minutes

Arms: 2 Full sets of all the following exercises
One Arm Dumbbell Row- 15 reps w/ 25 lbs
Dumbbell Triceps Extensions- 10 reps w/ 10 lbs
Bicep Curls- 20 reps w/ 20 lbs in each arm
Row Machine- 20 reps w/ 70  lbs
Pull Down Machine w/ Arms Out- 10 reps w/ 50 lbs
Pull Down Machine w/ Arms In- 10 reps w/ 50 lbs
Dumbbell Over the Head Triceps- 15 reps w/ 15 lbs

Abs:
Crunches w/ stability ball- 50
Side-Middle-Side Crunches w/ stability ball- 50
Standing Side Crunches- 50 on each side w/ 15 lbs
Pike Leg Lifts- 25
Twisting Sit ups on a Decline- 25

I have to admit that today I really didn't want to go into the gym to workout when the hubby came home I just wanted to hang out with him and little Maddux but it is these days that are the hardest to go that I really need to push myself so I did and I felt sooooo good after! I am so glad I went my arms are already super sore and my abs are feeling great! I really hope I start to see some results soon. I need this to all be worth it!  

Legs (Day #9)

Time: 4:35-5:47 pm- 1 hour 12 minutes
Cardio: elliptical machine without arms
    Resistance: 8
    Incline: 15
    Calories Burned: 254 cal
    Time: 20 minutes

Legs:
Hip Adduction- 3 sets of 20 w/ 50 lbs
Hip Abductions- 3 sets of 20 w/ 50 lbs
Standing Calf Raises- 3 sets of 15 w/ 50 lbs (straight, feet turned in, feet turned out)
Leg Press- 3 sets of 25 w/ 150 lbs
Wall Sits- 3 sets for 1 minute each w/ 20 lbs resistance

Abs:
Crunches on Stability Ball- 100
Side-Middle-Side Crunches on Stability Ball- 100
Standing Side Crunches- 3 sets of 20 on each side w/ 30 lbs

Keep on Keeping on....Happy exercising! Oh and today is biggest Loser! I love working out on biggest loser days it gives me extra motivation. I wish they had this show for people who are just a little over weight people that want those trainers to kick their butts into being toned. I would sooooo apply.Sometimes I really want a personal trainer but I totally couldn't afford it so for now I am just going to see how working out on my own will work out. It has worked before. Positive attitude!

Arms at home (Day #8)

Well it has been a while since I have workout out. It has been since Thursday so 3 days off. oops. I should have gone at least one of those three days. EEk my family has been sick but that still is not a good excuse I could have found an hour to go or do it at home. According to Biggest Loser the second week is the toughest so that is what I am going with and this third week will be much better I promise. To start off this week I did have to work out at home today because we were feeding grandma tonight and I just wouldn't have time to go in the evening so I worked out at home using the WII active while little Maddux took his nap.

Wii Active: Upper Body Strength (hard)
         Calories Burned: 108.4 cal
         Workout time: 31 minutes 37 sec
         Exercises completed: 17/17

Upper Body Strength:
Alternating Cross Knee Punches- 14
Targets 1- 32
Standing Twist- 14
Targets 4- 40
Bent Over Rows w/ Triceps Kickbacks- 12
Alternating Shoulder Presses- 24
Bicep Curl w/ Upright Rows- 16
Targets and Heavy Bags 2- 10 targets, 50 quick punches, 10 targets, 80 quick punches, 10 targets, 110 quick punches
 Bent Over Rows w/ Tricep Kickbacks- 12
 Alternating Shoulder Presses- 24
Bicep Curl w/ Upright Rows- 16
Targets and Heavy Bag 4- 30 targets, 110 quick punches
 Lateral Shoulder Raises- 16
 Alternating Bicep Curls- 24
Alternating Cross Knee Punches- 14
Lateral Shoulder Raises- 16
Alternating Bicep Curls- 24

Abs: Time: 20 minutes
Crunches- 100
Side-Middle-Side Crunches- 100
Leg Raises on Back- 50
Side Crunches (Left)- 50
Side Crunches (Right)- 50
Full Body Side Crunches- 10, 20, 30, 30, 20, 10, 10 on each side rotating sides between each set

Total Time: 51 minutes 37 seconds

Legs (Day #7)

Today was just one of those day that going to the gym was hard work but relaxing for me at the same time. I had a really busy day with doing laundry and cleaning the house and it was just nice to have some alone time to think and push myself.

Time: 5:23-6:50 pm- 1 hour 27 minutes

Cardio: Walk: 2 minutes- warm up 4.0 speed
             Run: 20 minutes- 6.0 speed
            Walk: 3 minutes- cool down 4.0 speed
    Distance: 2.32 miles
    Calories Burned: 263.3
    Total Time: 25 minutes

Legs:
Leg Press- 3 sets of 25 w/ 150 lbs
Leg Flexion- 3 sets of 15 w/ 50 lbs
Leg Extensions- 3 sets of 15 w/ 50 lbs
Standing Calf Raises- 3 sets of 15 w/ 30 lbs (straight, feet turned in, feet turned out)
Prone Leg Curl- 3 sets of 10 w/ 50 lbs
Hip Adduction- 3 sets of 20 w/ 50 lbs
Hip Abduction- 3 sets of 20 w/ 50 lbs

Abs:
Tucked Leg Raises- 3 sets of 10
Piked Leg Raises- 3 sets of 5
Tucked Leg Raises (to the left)- 3 sets of 5
Tucked Leg Raises (to the left)- 3 sets of 5
Sit ups on a Decline- 50
Side-Middle-Side Sit ups on a Decline- 50

Arms- Day #6

Back to the gym and ready to Rock and Roll :) Hubby worked out after school then once he got home he watched Maddux while I went. We got a good system going on here. :) Then when I get home we eat dinner together and snuggle....after I shower of course.

Time: 6:23-7:54 pm- 1 hr. 31 min

Cardio: Walk: 2 minutes- warm up 4.0 speed
             Run: 26 minutes- 6.0 speed
             Walk: 2 minutes- cool down 4.0 speed
     Distance: 2.87 miles
     Burned Calories: 329.1 cal
     Total Time: 30 min

Arms: Dumbbell Free Weights
Bench Press- 3 sets of 15 w/ 15 lbs in each arm
Dumbbell Arm Curls- 3 sets of 12 w/ 15 lbs in each arm
Straight Arm Abductions to the Sides- 3 sets of 10 w/ 10 lbs in each arm
Straight Arm Abductions to the Front- 3 sets of 10 w/ 10 lbs in each arm
90 Degree Bent Arm Abductions- 3 sets of 10 w/ 10 lbs
One Arm Dumbbell Row- 3 sets of 15 w/ 25 lbs in each arm
Dumbbell Triceps Extensions- 3 sets of 10 w/ 10 lbs in each arm

Abs:
Regular Crunches- 100 on stability ball
Side-Middle-Side Crunches- 100 on stability ball

Today was such a good day. It was one of those days that if I didn't need to get home to feed the baby and the fact that I really wanted to see my hubby and play with Maddux I could have stayed for another hour. It felt so good and I for some reason was really motivated today. I love days like today because we all know they are not all like this. It makes me very grateful for when I am motivated and do well. Tomorrow I will be taking a rest day and then I will be back to the gym on Thursday :) Happy Exercising everyone.

Legs @ home- Day #5

Ok so today was a bit of a different day. Because it is my mom's birthday we were going to be going up to Syracuse to see her and go out to dinner tonight and since I don't have a baby sitter and Ty is at school I did some working out the old fashioned way at home. I did my Wii active this morning while the little mister was taking his morning nap. It was a legs day so I did Legs and Lunges.

Wii Active: Legs and Lunges (hard)
         Calories Burned: 305.2 cal
         Workout time: 25 minutes 44 sec
         Exercises completed: 17/17

Cardio and Legs:
Run (med)- warm up
Squats- 16
Run, knees and kick-ups
Squats-16
Jump Squats- 16
Kick ups-Short
Alternating Lunges- 20
Alternating High Knee Reverse Lunges- 20
Inline Skating
Jump Lunges- 20
Side to Side Jumps- 20
Run-Short
Alternating Lunges-20
Jump Squats- 16
Jump Lunges- 20
Alternating High Knee Reverse Lunges- 20
Run and Walk (med)- cool down

Abs:
Regular Crunches- 100 on stability ball
Side-Middle-Side Crunches- 100 on stability ball
Full Body Side Crunches- 10, 20, 30, 30, 20, 10, 10 on each side rotating sides between each set
Leg Raises (on back)- 50

I must say that this work out worked awesome. I was a bit skeptical and didn't think it would work as well as at the gym but I was WRONG. My legs and bum are sooooooooooo sore and that makes me so happy. Now I know that I can workout at the gym and at home and both will work wonders. I won't be working out at home very often just because I am not as motivated to do so than when I go to a gym but once a week will work fine.