Fitness Challenge

I have been always been a little bit of a fitness buff, but I am pretty sporadic when it comes to working out.  I stuck to the P90X workout for 12 weeks, which I have to admit was really awesome and I could definitely tell I was getting stronger.  Then I came across BODYROCK.tv. I have been doing these routines for about 3-4 months now, but I haven't been very consistent due to holidays and getting ready for school - excuses I know.  :o)  When the new year started, they began a 30 day workout challenge that I am determined to get through! So far I have been pretty faithful to the workouts.  I did the first four last week, I skipped the fifth one with intentions of going to the gym - which didn't happen (are you surprised?).  I also missed Monday's and Tuesday's workouts, but did them plus Wednesday's workout last night - so I am caught up again. I have to say I was so wiped out afterwards!  I did all three in about an hour, which included a little break in between each exercise.  I have class until 9 tonight so I won't be able to get a workout in unless I get out early, but I AM GOING TO THE GYM this weekend! 

I may have already talked about them, but I really love these workouts because they are short, intense and they are always different (no same old boring routines here!). They definitely get your heart rate up and are killer, but if you don't think you worked hard enough you can either do it over, or do another one.  They use equipment in some of the exercises, but you really don't need anything but your body, and they offer modifications for beginners.  Half the time I can only do a few reps with the equipment before I have to put it down and use lighter free weights or just body weight.  I was sick the first part of January and didn't do anything for two weeks and I can definitely tell how weak I am. I also love the new host - Lisa Marie.  Zuzana was the original host and co-founder, along with Freddy the camera guy, but they are getting a divorce so Lisa is now hosting.  I love Z, but Lisa's energy gets me more pumped up for the workout, plus she is a little crazy.  :o) 

I took before pictures and will take some after pictures as well.  My goal is to stick with it and be able to see some difference in the 30 days.  I have already noticed my mid section is smaller than it used to be 3-4 months ago, so I hope I can really trim down these last 30 days.  I know diet is a big factor in this as well, and I have been trying to be really conscious of what I eat and drink and that has helped as well.  Speaking of which, I need to start my grocery list for this weekend!

Soooo - anyone else interested in taking the challenge?  :o)