Today was the official last day of my “Recovery Week.” I still count it as a workout though because I sweat a lot more than any of the other workouts I’ve done thus far. I’m sad to see it go, but very excited for the next month. And, as said earlier, each workout that I have until I finish out the 60 days has the word “max,” in front of it. My knees might be shaking internally (like one of those silly cartoon characters biting their nails and what not) but I think this past month has prepared me for another butt whooping.
Just the other day I researched Insanity results for other people and it seems like I am not the only one who has had less than the best results for the past month. But, there is hope! I read about a bunch of different people only losing a few pounds during the first month and then GAINING during the recovery week. Once they started the second part of Insanity, they were able to see more results in their weight. (This is one reason why I am VERY excited about the second part.) I’m hoping to lose enough weight to be in the 150’s. So, that’s another 12-13 pounds to go. I know I can do it. (And, with our summer son gone, it should be a lot easier because he won’t be tempting us with chips, cheese and salsa.)
If I remember correctly, I said something about looking for a protein supplement to take after my workouts. (I wanted this because I don’t get enough protein throughout the day and this will help me build muscle a lot easier.) Well, thanks to a couple of friends, we were able to purchase a 5-pound bag of MuscleTech Chocolate Protein Shake from our local Sams Club for roughly $35. I’ve had two shakes so far with 8 ounces of skim milk (200 calories) and it’s not SO bad. In order for me to get it all down though, I have to drink it all in one setting. (Although it doesn’t taste BAD, it doesn’t appeal to my senses as much as a real chocolate shake would. Maybe it’s just the thought of it that makes me kinda squirmy. Still, I sit in our new pappasan chair with my red cup full of protein shake in hand, complete with a red straw, and just “down” it. I, for some reason, cannot get past the froth though. I just cannot drink it!) After I finish the protein shake, I gag, (Lol, for real though) and then go on about my day.) The good thing about this protein shake is that it really doesn’t taste that bad (not as bad as a slim fast chocolate shake does..blech!) and it leaves you feeling full.
Also, the other day, I had said something about going to the library and renting a shadow boxing workout DVD. Well, to my dismay, they didn’t have any such videos and I settled for a 20-minute Jillian Michaels DVD. I’m thinking about doing this stuff at night before going to bed, but I’m still not sure. I might just look up shadow boxing on Youtube or something and go from there.
Anyway, I think that’s about it for today. Thanks for reading my blog and I hope to hear from some of my readers about how your weight loss endeavors have been going. Until next time.
Signing Out,
It’s Possible!!
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