Day 44 Plyo Legs & Mercy Abs

Plyo Legs is a monster workout. 1/2 hour after the workout and my legs are still shaking. Today I stayed in there for the whole 2 minutes wall squats. I was shaking and burning like crazy but I stayed in there with Tony. The 1 legged wall squats for 1 minute 3 seconds were killer too. My quads were so hard oomph it felt great. My buns are going to be sore for sure. I was palming and fisting all of the squat moves, some I did the fingertips when I needed to ease up a bit. I did all 200 reps of the wacky jacks, I stayed tough for the sumo lunges, at least they look like sumo's to me, dang they are killer. And then at the end Tony decides its a good idea to add in jump switch 180 pick ups. Man he is mean! But that's what changes your body, digging deep within yourself and doing it. You have entered the no whining zone! RevAbs was lent to me by my good friend and I am so glad she did. I love it thus far. Mercy abs is 15 minutes of pure ab bliss! no joke! My abs were burning and using his technique to fire my abs is really making a difference. All in all I had a great workout, sweat, pain (weakness leaving the body) and hard work. The only way to get results! My diet is still going strong, eating a vegetarian diet has really changed the way I feel, look and my overall respect for those poor animals that suffer so inhumanely.
Tomorrow bring on Insanity's Max Cardio Conditioning!
As Always Peace & Love!
JoRo

Day 42 Diamond Delts & REV Abs Fire Up Your Abs

Today I had the best workout! I woke up today more motivated and determined than usual. Not sure why but I was all sorts of fired up. My aim today during Diamond Delts was to go low in Pike Presses. I usually go pretty deep, but watching Tony, his head almost touches the floor, sometimes I swear it does. I didnt get that low, but I got lower than last week. I felt the burn and I was struggling. I was able to do 4 reps of Upright rows, with Shoulder presses with the 22 1/2, than I had to switch back to 20's so that I could get a few more reps. I didnt want to lose my form, or have any "body english". I was also able to do seated shoulder presses with the 22 1/2's for 10 reps. I used the 10's for the second round of the 6 direction shoulder flies, but I could only get 7 good rotations, my arms were starting to not go as high, so I switched back to 6's. All in all I tried to go heaviest for as many good reps as possible,and then if I wanted to get a few more reps I would switch to a lighter weight. Today Insane Abs was on the schedule, but thanks to my good Friend I decided to try out Rev Abs. Mainly to switch it up, your body does get used to doing the same routines, and even though I do a different ab workout every other day, I thought hey why not. I thoroughly enjoyed this workout, it was different than anything I have been doing, Learning to fire up your abs, (although I think I had been doing it before) it was good to learn a different technique to do so. It had cardio and alot of Inner Core strentgh moves. The best way to get those abs is to work from the inside out. And Brett does that in this routine. I am looking to working out with him in the future for my ab work. Tomorrow bring on Insanity's Max Plyo. Fun Stuff.
As Always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 39 Tony's 1 on 1's Road Warrior & Killer Abs

Today I decided to sleep in and work out later. I have found that when I do this I feel totally different and not in the best way. Its weirs. I think I am just used to getting up with the birds and just getting it done. Note to self only do this if absolutely necessary. Any who my workout today was great, I and able to control the bands much better, it does take some getting used to. I have a hard time doing the 6 direction flies still. I only have 1 foot on the bands too. I have to develop that shoulder strentgh and control more. I wasn't able to do as many as Tony but my aim was to do as many as I could with the right form and height. I got a great burn. This is a great workout for when you are on the road and still want to get you X on. As for killer Abs, it was a good feeling to see myself getting better and better at some of the moves like full body crunch. Every time I do this workout I can do more and more of them, and with my legs totally straight and low. Its a really awesome combo these two. Try it you'll like it. Tomorrow I have Insanity's Max Interval Circuit, I am debating on whether I want to do Insanity's Deluxe Upper Body weight Training...We shall see how I am feeling tomorrow. Either way I will be getting my butt kicked.
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 38 Insanity's Max Cardio Conditioning

If you want a thorough ass kicking then this workout is it! From Start to finish no breaks, no bull just work work work. No repition of moves, everyting is all about strentgh training and cardio. There were a few so called "recovery" moves in here, but all in all man Shaun T wasnt playing in this one. Makes me really wonder what he is cooking up for his next workout called "Asylum" Im seriously frightened. But hey without hard work, sweat, tears, blood. (Im just kidding about the blood) You will not get results. Face it if it was so easy then everybody would be walking around in ripped shape. The fact of the matter is you appreciate what you work hard for. I can see a super fit ripped person walking down the street and know how hard they worked for that body. There is something to be said for someone who has that determination, that drive. In a world where we are constantly tempted with horrible choices it takes a lot of control to live a true fitness lifestyle. Its funny sometimes, no its sad actually how people will criticize you when you lose weight and are getting in shape and are no longer eating junky food all the time or as much as you did in the past. But when someone is eating like a glutton and packing on pounds no one says anything...Tip today don't let ANYONE keep you from your fitness foals and dreams. It is far better to be healthy and in shape then be on Heart Pills, Diabetes pills, not able to get in and out of chairs without help. etc etc . Stay strong and positive!
Tomorrow bring on Tonys 1 on 1's Road Warrior & Killer Abs
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 36 Insanity's Max Interval Sports Training

This is one of my top 5 workout programs. Its so fun but yet challenging. Boxing drills,Basketball,Track, Gymnastics, Football. Its all covered, like I said train like an athlete look like an athlete. These are all moves athletes do to get in top shape and you will too. I still had trouble with the football drills, but I was much better and stronger than when I first attempted them. I almost completed the tricep pulses in plank position. You are doing this for 30 seconds, all of which seem like an eternity. My tri's were burning! The Track Ladder drills are money, and everything is getting engaged in this workout. Awesome awesome awesome! Now onto a little about my nutrition. I have been eating a vegetarian diet for a little over a month now, and I have been getting questions of what my typical day of meals looks like. Liek I always say simple is best. Too often we make it so complicated. I know I did at first. But armed with an awesome new cook book called "Veganomicon" reffered to me by the amazing Melissa Costello I was ready to take on the challenge of totally revamping my nutrition. I eat lots of Veggies and fruits, whether I stir fry them or steam them, I eat lots of beans, Avocados, I dont really eat pasta, and brown rice perhaps I eat about 2 times a week tops. I eat quinoa, spelt sprouted bread, (no wheat or anything else) I have been doing alot of research on foods and what is and isnt good for me in addition to all of this and am just listening to my body and going by how I feel. In the morning I will either have a protein shake (either Shakeology or Whey) Sometimes I will have Spelt Toast with a little all natural Peanut Butter or Almond Butter, I allow myself 1 cup of coffee in the morning and then later ion the afternoon I will have some Chai Green Tea. I do not use SUGAR AT ALL! Sugar is the enemy! If I want to sweeten something up I use Agave nectar thats it. I try to limit my salt and watch that as much as possible. I also drink lots and lots of water.Really I think the best thing to do when starting out is to use http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ This will help you know excatly what you are ingesting. Also I suggest find out you Metabolic Type, this way you will know what ratios you should be eating. Well I have rambled on enough for today. Tomorrow bring on Plyo Legs w/Tony H & Tummy Tuck from BBL.
As Always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 35 Tony's 1 on 1's Diamond Delts & Insanity's Insane Abs

Today my mission was to go down deeper into my pike presses, with feet elevated and using my power stands. Mission accomplished. I did 12 reps on these, and towards the middle of the workout I added some extra on my toes. I used my bowflex dumb bells at 22 1/5 for m,y heavy set and 20's for upright/ shoulder presses. That was hard and I only got about 6-8 but thats what I want heavy and feeling the burn early. My aim is to build bigger and stronger muscle. I am not looking to be huge, but I dont want really skinny muslces either. I want to look like an athlete. Insane Abs is always great because I am geeting in my cardio as well as some ab work. I think my next hybrid though I want to have more lifting days, perhaps what I will do is add Insanity's Upper Body weight lifting rouine in the mix. Not sure why I didnt do that this time around. Oh well so many workouts and only so many days in the week. LOL. I am loving this hybrid schedule however, its challenging, it mixes it up, and I am feeling and looking great. Tomorrow I was supposed to do Insanity's Max Interval Plyo but I have decided to pull a swicheroo. I am going to do Max Interval Sports instead. Now this is the business for sure.
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 33 Insanity's Max Interval Circuit

This workout is truly bananas! It maxes out your body in everway. It works everything, squats, push ups, cardio strentgh. Its one of my favorites because it always challenges me. I need a break usually by the 4th exercise inevery sequence. shoot the warm upi alone is killer. Whenever I do an Insanity workout I feel so mych loghter, stronger and refreshed. I could have a bad day/night and working out to Insanity makes it all better. I guess when I sweat my butt off all the calories and bad stuff comes right out with it. Getting in shape is a life long journey. It isnt a quick fix. People workout for years before they get their hard ripped toned bodies. I say this to myself all the time, because I have no patience, I want everything lickity split. And fitness just isnt that way. You have to be consistent and put in the time. Thats the only way I will get the body I want. And its my body not what someone elses ideal is. Its what God has given me to work with. I may not end up with the most defined abs, but I will give it what I got and know that what I am becoming is a million times better than what I was. Keeping a positive mindframe always.
Tomorrow is my rest day. Monday it will be back to the grind.
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 32 Tony's 1 on 1's Road Warrior & Killer Abs

Feels good to be back. Missed yesterday's workout because I wasnt feeling well. But today it was great to get in a workout that covered my entire body. Plus using 1 band was an awesome twist. Tony shows you how to create tension by using wider feet or stepping on the band close to the handle to make it harder. Its pretty cool because if you are traveling you can easily bring a long 1 band a dvd and have an awesome workout right in your hotel room. Good stuff. Killer abs is such an amzing ab workout, I still have trouble keeping up with Tony during the full body crunch, damn he is crazy! (in a good way) But I still did my best and engaged the core. Speaking of the core, I was supposed to post a new pic of my abs, progression. Well I have to be honest, the last week has been horrendous when it comes to my diet. It was my sons birthday; then my birthday the next day. A few days later my son had his pre-k step up ceremony. Needless to say I indulged just a bit too much. As you all know I have been eating a vegetarian diet, I ate some meatballs (why I dont know) I guess my mind was missing it, but my body quickly went into convulsions. It was not good. Ad to that I recieved my PETA magazine and when I learned all that happens to these poor animals before they end up on our plates, well my stomach was in knots, and I felt so sick. That is why I couldnt work out yesterday, my stomach was tore up. I am feeling much better today, all it took was 1 day of super clean eating. What I learned was 1, I am human and will fall off the wagon, 2, while my mind may think it misses these nasty foods, my body knows better and I should always take that into consideration. I promis to have an updated pic soon whether its good or bad.
Tomorrow bring on Max Interval Circuit.
As Always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 30 Insanity's Max Plyometric Circuit

When you dont do the Max workouts from Insanity for awhile you can forget how incredibly INSANE they are! Holy shiznizz! The warm up alone Shaun is giving it to you, then he tells you about the 3 minute killing you are going to get and the little rest in between, 3 minutes seems like an eternity when you are doing squat jumps, or switch kicks, oh yeah why dont we start up some power jumps right after, what thats not enough ok lets go to level 3 drills 2 times through, tired suck it up! Yeah thats pretty much what I had to say to myself quite a few times. You feel it everywhere in this workout, quads, glutes, chest, triceps, oh yeah did I forget to mention squat push ups...Or how about power push ups, I still cant get those right! I need more POWER!. I had an awesome workout, yeah I needed breaks, but I deserved that ass whoopin, I didnt eat from Michi's ladder a couple of times this week, (My birthday & my sons) but, I am not beating myself up over it. Well I am with Insanity and the rest of my workout arsenal. Its ok to live life, as long as its not an everyday occurence. Tomorrow bring on Tony's 1 on 1's Plyo Legs & BBl Tummy Tuck! Can't wait!
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 29 Tony's 1 on 1's Diamond Delts & Insanity's Insane Abs

Recovery Week seemed to last an eternity! I am so glad that its back to the grind. The second month of this hybrid began with Diamond Delts. I went with the 20's on my heavy sets and that felt great; got a good pump. The Pike presses felt good I used my bench to put my feet on and used my Power stands as well. My shoulders got an amazing workout. Again it just felt so good to have weights in my hand to have that feeling of struggle and pushing myself. My second workout was Insane Abs. Good cardio warm up and by the time we got to the plank work I was a sweaty mess. My shoulders were burning so much on low planks especially since I just crushed them a few minutes earlier. But all in all I had an awesome workout. Again it felt great to get back to the norm. Tomorrow brink on Max Plyo from Insane Abs I cant wait to get INSANE!!!
As always Peace & Love.
Stay strong & Positive always you will yield the best results that way in everything you do!
JoRo

Day 27 Brazil Butt Lift's High & Tight

My Buns are going to be sooo sore tomorrow I can already feel it! Leandro makes this routine so much(he does that for all of them). Your butt is burning fromall angles,and as we know Leandro loves those angles. I use the 5lb ankle weights when doing the leg lifts and floor work. And the yello band is plenty resistance for the standing moves. He really does have a knck for getting you to use all 3 muslec of the butt. Yes there are 3 and not just 1 large one. Great worjout, effective and it goes by so quick. Today is the last day of recovery week and I am so happy its done. I am ready to go hard and heay again with month 2 of this hybrid. For those of you wanting to create a hybrid and not knowing where to start, I suggest giving this one a shot. I am loving the way I look and feel so far. I will posting an updated pic of the midsection soon. Stay tuned. The road to a six pack continues. Who is with me?
Tomorrow is my day off and tonight I am going out for my 37th birthday.
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 26 Tony's 1 on 1's Recovery Results

Recovery Week seems to be dragiing on for me, they always do. But I realize that the body needs a chance to catch up so I am hanging in there. Todays workout however kind of got the blood pumping for me, we did some light resistance, Yoga and cardio training. I tell you what this is a great work out to do lets say if you are sick, or inder the weather in any way. You will still keep the body moving, but you wont be killing yourself. Totally felt great to hold a dumb bell in my hand. Cant wait until Monday for Diamond Delts! The second month of this hybrid is going to be fierce! Someone asked me what supplements I take, and as Tony said in one of his trainer tips on TeamBeachBody.com. Your body needs supplements, even if you eat cleanly. So I take the P90X Multi Vitamin, I take Flax Seed, I take Omega 3 Vitamins, I drink the Recovery Drink and about 2 times a week I drink Shakeology sometimes more depending on my mood that day. For us women when that time of the month rolls around most of us tend to crave Chocolate, so to satiate that desire I will make up one of my Chocolate Shakeology recipes and freeze it. Then I will eat it later and its like a Iced Pudding or Ice. Totally delicious!
As always Peae & Love!
JoRo

Day 25 Cardio Recovery & Disco Groove

It's been Recovery Week, and today I started out with Insanity's Cardio Recovery. Now those of you who know Shaun T know that no matter what he does you are going to feel it! So it stands to reason that today was no exception. People ask me all the time how I got quads like mine, 3 words Squats, Pulses and Holds! Man those buuurn! The butt, the hammies and the quads get worked in this routine. There are some great stretching moves as well as some plank work but its all about the power generating muscles here. The Legs and butt. After I was done as I have been doing all this recovery week I added a routine from Shaun's Rockin Body workouts. Today I went with Disco Groove. Wow a fun time this is, you are sweating and getting your groove on. I definately burned some major calories today. Seriously can this man do any wrong when it comes to creating fun and innovative workout rouines? I say no. Tomorrow bring on Tony's 1 on 1's with Recovery Results. Looking forward to it.
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 24 Brazil Butt Lift Cardio Axe & A Bonus Workout Rockin Body Booty Time

Recovery week has been fun thus far. I have been adding in bonus workouts from Shaun T's Rockin Body because I want to do more. Today was Brazil Butt Lift's Cardio Axe, a fun brazilian dance that uses your butt, abs and involves a whole lot of fun. I was sweaty, I danced and I had my own party right in my living room. The moves are great because you really use your core and thighs when doing the samba and the tornado, doesnt that last one sound fun? It was! Then after I was done getting my Lendro on, I did Rockin Body's Booty Time. Now Shaun really rocked this out, I was booty dropping and winding like nobodies business. Seriously what a blast to do these fun and innovative workouts. You dont even realize because you are having so much fun. I will be happy and sad to see recovery week come to an end. I am having a blast while working hard but I miss hitting the weights and the intensity of Insanity. Tomorrow I will slowly begin my climb back into those workouts with Insanity;s Cardio recovery. As I have learned even when Shaun says Cardio "Recovery" in Insanity, its no cake walk. LOL So Im happy about that.
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 23 Tony's 1 on 1's Fountain of Youth

I have to start first by saying that Yoga is my least favorite exercise. Fountain of Youth is much shorter that Yoga X at 35 minutes so that makes it more bearable. But why is Yoga not at the top of my list? Because its out of my comfort zone, because it involves having patience(which I have none as it is) It involves having a strong mind and it it involves having to hold umfortable poses for a period of time all while working on your breath. Face it most of dont like to breath much less when we are in a warrior 2 pose. Now after today I am feeling a bit different about Yoga. I enjoyed it, the stretches, the ab work. Today I truly felt relaxed and in tune with my body. Granted I havent one Yoga in a long time, so it took some getting used to some of the movements, but once I got in a rythm it was nice. Going out of your comfort zone is essential not only in exercise but in life, we often get to "comfortable" in our daily lives that we hate the slightest change in our routines. Variety is the spice of life! Today I went out of my comort zone and discovered I actually liked this Yoga stuff. Tomorrow recovery week continues with a little Brazil Butt Lift Cardio Axe.
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 22 Core Cardio & Balance

Recovery week has begun, today I did Core Cardio & Balance. Felt really good to do something different. I forgot how much those Hip Flexor burners actually burn! But man it feels nice. There was enough cardio to get a sweat on, but it was still a "recovery" from the usual intense Insanity stuff. It was a nice way to start the week off. I am feeling great, I feel the first 3 weeks of this hybrid flew by. But I guess like they say, Time flies when you are having fun. Not to mention burning fat and getting rid of calories! Awesomeness. (I know thats not a real word) Tomorrow bring on the fountain of youth with Tony's 1 on 1's. Been awhile since I have done Yoga. Should be fun.
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 20 Insanity's Pure Cardio & Insane Abs

This is Bananas!What a workout, the 1st 3 weeks of this amazing Hybrid are done. I am so happy with how I look and feel. As many of you know I did a complete overhaul on this workout routine and my nutrition. Since going Vegetarian my body feels electric. I dont miss meat as much as I thought I would. I am having fun experiencing new things, new feelings. Between my supplements, shakes, veggies fruits and whole grains I dont feel I am missing out on anything. My chest and back are sore this morning from 30-15's yesterday but yet I keep poking my chest to feel the soreness. Im a masochist, or just plain sick. LOL This morning when my alarm went off I was exauhsted, not sure why I slept great, maybe because I stayed up and watched a movie. Any way, I had to fight my mind this morning big time, It kept saying "just stay in bed and keep sleeping worry about working out later" But I know what would have happened the workout would get skipped and I would be pissed! So I got up all the while my mind was still telling me, "ok just do Pure Cardio and skip Insane abs, hey atleast you are doing something right?" At this point im like shut the fuck up mind! ive had enough, I am here and Im gonna work bitch! (Sorry for the cussing) but I really did say that out loud. Good thing it was 5 in the morning and everyone was asleep. I worked out hard, I pushed, I did Insane Abs, and after that I felt so good, dripping in sweat, happy that I didnt let my weak mind this morning win. See sometimes we need to push ourselves more than other days. Today was my day. I feel like this; if I am not dying or really physically ill I Am GOING TO WORKOUT DAMN IT! So mind get used to that! Tomorrow is my day of rest woohoo and then next week begins recovery week beginning with Core Cardio & Balance, this is not your typical recovery week, but in my extreme world it is. So if anyone is working out with me on this hybrid keep hanging with me!
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 19 Tony Horton's 1 on 1's 30-15

Upper Body Massacre! I love this day its all about Pushing and Pulling. Its amazing how quickly your arms start to get pumped. I was able to keep my reps at 30-15 until sets 15 & 16. There are 24 sets of punishing moves. After that I kept my reps at 25-12 all the way through. I still have trouble doing even 1 lever, but I will keep at it until I can get some down. Its a hard move. I tried it at the beach workout in Santa Monica and it didnt happen then either. But that is just one of the many things on my goals list. To be able to do atleast 5 perfect levers by next years summit. My nutriotion is still going strong, Again just keeping it real basic. Protein Shakes, Supplements,Fruits for snacks or in my shakes, veggies and whole grains(pasta, english muffins, brown rice, Quinoa) I havent eaten any meat and I cant believe how incredible I feel. Amazing.I still amd a bit scraed to try Seitan or Tempeh. (Tofu from what I understand isnt good for you) But I will try sometime.....Tomorrow its hell day Pure Cardio & Insane Abs!
As Always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 18 Cardio Power & Resistance & Killer Abs

Today I woke up my husband at 4 am doing Power Jumps. Woops, I was loud because I was tring to get my reps up. Usually I land softly, but today was loud. I didnt hurt myself so thats good news. I was able to get through the whole workout with 2 breaks! Made it through all the Triceps work and V-Push Ups. Just took a couple of breathers during power jumps, and during frog jumps. Otherwise it was business! Killer abs felt great! I am getting better and better at keeping up with Tony, like he says keep up! He is still ridiculously quick when doing full body crunches, I am not there yet mostly because I dont want to lose my form and hurt my back. These are no joke! Felt so good today, Anyday I do Insanity feels like a great day, and then adding abs right after just makes me so happy. Its hard work but its so worth it for that feeling after. Tomorrow bring on 30-15's. I LOVE THIS ROUTINE! I always feel so sore the nest day, but its a great sore.
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 17 Tony 1 on 1's Bun Shaper

Bun Blaster Master! I have said it before, I'll say it again.. I love this workout. Train and eat like an athlete and you will look like an athlete. Eat and live unhealthy and that is what you will look like. The exercises in this routine are all moves athletes do to get a strong back side. Mine has never looked better. Its a combination of many things though, including this wonderful workout. Seriously if you havent gotten it, I highly suggest it. Going low and deep and squeezing your butt throughout the whole routine, by the end of it my ass was shaking and not because I was dropping it like its hot. But Because working it low, and squeezing works it beyond belief. Love it! I am feeling very good, summer is almost here the weather is hot and I am looking forward to getting outdoors. My nutrition is still going strong, my birthday is coming up, but something I feel I must say. I dont believe in NEVER having an indulgence here or there. Its knowing how to do it properly. I want to look and feel good, but every now and then you have to treat yourself to a little treat. I dont calling "cheating" Afterall what am I cheating on, but I do call it living a little. All in moderation. 80-20 rule mostly, but when I am in a zone 90-10.
Tomorrow bring on Cardio Power & Resistance and Killer Abs. Diig!
As always Peace & Love
JoRo

Day 16 Plyometric Cardio Circuit & Tummy Tuck

Wow, what a way to start the day! At first I didnt think I was going to have it in me today. The first round of the warm up I was like "ok get yourself together" Warming my mind up as well as my body. Yes I cheer lead myself on sometimes. Heck I need it every now and then. Once we got to the end of the second round of the warm up I was in my zone. Then it was time to get to work. Suicide drills are a great way to get you into the groove, Power Squats working those glutes and thighs. Love it. Mountain Climbers are one of my favorites because if done right you should feel it right in your core. Something that is still tough for me is the floor work in the second leg of the workout. We start with Level 1 drills into Ski Abs into In & Out Abs. He tends to hold the last move for what seems an eternity, the extras in the background yelling is an indication they agree with me. All in all though I ended up with a great workout, sweat everywhere, heart rate racing. Then I hit up Tummy Tuck from Brazil Butt lift. Always feel the burn with this rountine. He really does work all angles of even your abs. Masterpiece! My favorite move is probably the brazilian combo. Its a tough combo he warns, and you sure do feel it. I also like when he tells you to hold your abs and raise one inch higher, by that point you have already done several ab moves and your abs are burning, but drawing your navel all the way in and holding it, feels oh so good. Tomorrow looking to have some fun with my buns again. Tony's Bun Shaper on deck.
As always Peace & Love.
JoRo