Tonight I killed my arms and my abs with 60 minutes of arm exercises. That's right my friend... the P90x video for arms and shoulders is one hour long in duration. it's awesome that my abs are sore from it too! I think that means I am totally engaging them properly now even when I am doing what seems only an arm workout.
Rudy left me a cool message on Facebook about what I can do to kill my arms and abs... like a mini routine. I gotta try it when I'm not spaghetti armed :)
Okay, so I went to his page to thank him and decided to see what links he has posted. Looks like he finally has workout up! SOOOOOO! You know what that means? All of you who have been following my blogs since "12 Weeks Being Hero with Rudy Reyes" can finally see what it's like to be in a workout with him. Mind you the workouts online are short, but they are a lot of what we did and you can up the reps or combine the workouts. I only watched three. My favorite is the bodyweight exercises. We did all of those all the time. It's motivational for me to see them again. My girls love the open close ballistic stretch. You'll get to hear his motivational shouts and counts and do the exercises that I did to get back to a healthy weight. If you go to youtube.com and look up "Rudy Reyes Workouts", you will see. Check out my bud's workouts and try them, you wil like them!
Enjoy!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Milestone!
Last night we did an hour of stretching (it's amazing how much people do not stretch daily)and 30 minutes of abs.
We also took Vicki's progress photos and measurements. It is incredible! She lost:
-1.5 inches off 2" above her navel
-4 inches off her navel
-1.5 inches off of 2" below her navel
For a total of 9 inches off her midsection total!
She even talks "health" so well now! She's talking about L-carnitine and health snacks like almonds and dried cranberries... this woman is on fire! She
Stuff like this makes what I do sooooo worthwhile!
(If you are inspired to buy any of the beachbody products or become a BeachBody coach like me, because of my blog, please go to my website! It's like Mary Kay or avon, but instead of cosmetics, it's fitness and health! www.beachbodycoach.com/virtuefit or ask me any questions here!)
We also took Vicki's progress photos and measurements. It is incredible! She lost:
-1.5 inches off 2" above her navel
-4 inches off her navel
-1.5 inches off of 2" below her navel
For a total of 9 inches off her midsection total!
She even talks "health" so well now! She's talking about L-carnitine and health snacks like almonds and dried cranberries... this woman is on fire! She
Stuff like this makes what I do sooooo worthwhile!
(If you are inspired to buy any of the beachbody products or become a BeachBody coach like me, because of my blog, please go to my website! It's like Mary Kay or avon, but instead of cosmetics, it's fitness and health! www.beachbodycoach.com/virtuefit or ask me any questions here!)
Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday of the 2nd Month
Last night was great! GOOD SWEAT!
We did the Kenpo X routine and although it was rooted in Karate rather than my preferred Kung Fu, it was a great workout with the foundations for martial arts: basic strikes and blocks and stances as well as some American Boxing that I am familiar with with Bas Ruten, but different, a few basic knees and kicks too.
This morning was my first 'yoga class' ever. I've done yoga moves and poses before: a little with Rudy and the bulk of it being on Wii Fit ;) But this was 'Yoga X' y'all. It was hard core! Now only of of the five of us doing it this morning had doen a yoga class before and after we were done, drenched in sweat... the girl who had done yoga before, Amber, was like, "Oh my gosh, that was everything! That was core, stretching, etc.. all in one!" I told her that it totally made sense because all of P90x is like that. EXTREME. We don't ever work just one thing, it's all in one, baby! I am going to be a chataranga, vinyas-ing, downward dog, tree, warrior queen in no time baby! My arms, abs and buttocks feel tighter already. Very, very good!
So, I am loving this new phase of getting and keeping fit! Today my aunt just left some info on another type of cleanse on my site, Isagenix. From the site though, it just looks like what is now common sense nutrition to me and their form of shakes/vitamins, etc... I like it, but probably will hold off on trying to incorporate it becuase I have so much already. I also heard from a trainer friend of mine, Charlie Bethon, he wants to be a BeachBody coach too and is currently studying to certify in 'Super Slow' resistance training. Interestin, interesting stuff! I am learning so much and am loving the knowledge! http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20folder/superslow.html I think that I will just educate myself on the contents of this site since sometimes the workouts I do are 'super slow'. I just want to understand more how these exercise benefit the body. I know they do because I can FEEL it when I do it, but would love to understand why.
It's so great to do so many types of workouts: Impact, cardio, static, yoga, stiking, slow, weights... I am so stoked that I actually have this repetoire now tha I can reach to.
I go to DC for a week and I am not even worried that I won't be able to workout. I can workout whereever I go now, with or without a gym!
I loaned 3 P90x dvds a piece to Sonia and Vicki, so they could keep up with their momentum while they are on break (forced vacation next week for Sony). It was fun for me to pick which ones I thought they'd each benefit most from. I felt like a doctor prescibing... they were each very happy with what I chose for them and why.
Sonia: I chose Kenpo X (she loves the fighting moves btw, Core Synergistics (big core fan), Legs and back
Vicki: I chose Cardio X, Yoga X (she really was digging on it today, super challenging and she hung tight), and Chest, Shoulders and Tris (she loves tricep workouts)
I lent 'Turbo Jam' to Joy Richmond too.
Looking forward to see how everyone does when I get back!
I had three new people yesterday tell me I was their motivator! It feels so great to be a positive impact and it keeps me motivated too!
I noticed my arms looking slimmer and more defined this morning! Now if only I can get to the point where I'd like to take a picture of my belly... soon, friends... soon!
We did the Kenpo X routine and although it was rooted in Karate rather than my preferred Kung Fu, it was a great workout with the foundations for martial arts: basic strikes and blocks and stances as well as some American Boxing that I am familiar with with Bas Ruten, but different, a few basic knees and kicks too.
This morning was my first 'yoga class' ever. I've done yoga moves and poses before: a little with Rudy and the bulk of it being on Wii Fit ;) But this was 'Yoga X' y'all. It was hard core! Now only of of the five of us doing it this morning had doen a yoga class before and after we were done, drenched in sweat... the girl who had done yoga before, Amber, was like, "Oh my gosh, that was everything! That was core, stretching, etc.. all in one!" I told her that it totally made sense because all of P90x is like that. EXTREME. We don't ever work just one thing, it's all in one, baby! I am going to be a chataranga, vinyas-ing, downward dog, tree, warrior queen in no time baby! My arms, abs and buttocks feel tighter already. Very, very good!
So, I am loving this new phase of getting and keeping fit! Today my aunt just left some info on another type of cleanse on my site, Isagenix. From the site though, it just looks like what is now common sense nutrition to me and their form of shakes/vitamins, etc... I like it, but probably will hold off on trying to incorporate it becuase I have so much already. I also heard from a trainer friend of mine, Charlie Bethon, he wants to be a BeachBody coach too and is currently studying to certify in 'Super Slow' resistance training. Interestin, interesting stuff! I am learning so much and am loving the knowledge! http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20folder/superslow.html I think that I will just educate myself on the contents of this site since sometimes the workouts I do are 'super slow'. I just want to understand more how these exercise benefit the body. I know they do because I can FEEL it when I do it, but would love to understand why.
It's so great to do so many types of workouts: Impact, cardio, static, yoga, stiking, slow, weights... I am so stoked that I actually have this repetoire now tha I can reach to.
I go to DC for a week and I am not even worried that I won't be able to workout. I can workout whereever I go now, with or without a gym!
I loaned 3 P90x dvds a piece to Sonia and Vicki, so they could keep up with their momentum while they are on break (forced vacation next week for Sony). It was fun for me to pick which ones I thought they'd each benefit most from. I felt like a doctor prescibing... they were each very happy with what I chose for them and why.
Sonia: I chose Kenpo X (she loves the fighting moves btw, Core Synergistics (big core fan), Legs and back
Vicki: I chose Cardio X, Yoga X (she really was digging on it today, super challenging and she hung tight), and Chest, Shoulders and Tris (she loves tricep workouts)
I lent 'Turbo Jam' to Joy Richmond too.
Looking forward to see how everyone does when I get back!
I had three new people yesterday tell me I was their motivator! It feels so great to be a positive impact and it keeps me motivated too!
I noticed my arms looking slimmer and more defined this morning! Now if only I can get to the point where I'd like to take a picture of my belly... soon, friends... soon!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday of the 2nd month
Rest day, no workout.
Head has pressure in it from this lame-o cold that I caught.
Valarie had asked me if I knew of a good cleanse that I could recommend. I sent her the details on the 7 week cleanse that Rudy had recommended and that Nicole has had success with doing regularly.
I also threw in the BeachBody 2-day fast for her information and she ordered it. Her goal is to loose the belly fat and so I recommended and will let her borrow Hip Hop Abs for a week and we will see how that goes. She only has like 30 minutes in the morning to workout before going to work and then to school right after that, so it should be perfect. I gave her some basic guidelines to clean eating and she will give it her best shot! :)
Here is the information that I gave her on the 2-day fast and a link to reviews http://www.beachbody.com/product/supplements/weight_loss/2day_fast_formula/ReviewView.do. You know where to order it! www.beachbodycoach.com/virtuefit:
Item #: MDSUPFSCK2
2-Day Fast Formula® - Choc
Lose up to 7 lbs. in 2 days with our creamy, delicious shake! You'll reduce cravings and start burning off that hard-to-lose fat.*‡
Price:
$19.95
Get out of the gate fast!
Two days is all it takes to cleanse and gain control of your body. If you're ready to rid your body of excess fat, this is a perfect place to start. Use 2-Day Fast Formula for two days to experience:
A greater sense of being slim and in control of your body*
Total body cleansing*
A dramatic reduction of unhealthy cravings*
An invigorating, natural boost of energy*
An increase in weight loss from your fitness routine*
Start shedding pounds and feeling better
By allowing your body to stop breaking down food so your natural calorie consumption machine can get "caught up" with the food in the pipeline, you'll immediately start burning off stored fat.
All you need to do . . .
Just take 2-Day Fast Formula instead of food for two days. Afterwards you'll feel thin, refreshed, and cleansed. Even if you use 2-Day Fast Formula for just one day or for a couple of meals, it can have a dramatic effect on breaking the cycle of unhealthy eating.
Plus get a FREE Results Guide!
It Works—Or Your Money Back!
It's true! Our test groups have shown that those who enhanced their workouts with 2-Day Fast Formula lost 3–7 pounds, and felt healthier, more energetic, and in control. Now's the perfect time to give 2-Day Fast Formula a try. If you're not satisfied, just return it within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price, less shipping and handling.
Click here for ingredients and nutrition information.
Head has pressure in it from this lame-o cold that I caught.
Valarie had asked me if I knew of a good cleanse that I could recommend. I sent her the details on the 7 week cleanse that Rudy had recommended and that Nicole has had success with doing regularly.
I also threw in the BeachBody 2-day fast for her information and she ordered it. Her goal is to loose the belly fat and so I recommended and will let her borrow Hip Hop Abs for a week and we will see how that goes. She only has like 30 minutes in the morning to workout before going to work and then to school right after that, so it should be perfect. I gave her some basic guidelines to clean eating and she will give it her best shot! :)
Here is the information that I gave her on the 2-day fast and a link to reviews http://www.beachbody.com/product/supplements/weight_loss/2day_fast_formula/ReviewView.do. You know where to order it! www.beachbodycoach.com/virtuefit:
Item #: MDSUPFSCK2
2-Day Fast Formula® - Choc
Lose up to 7 lbs. in 2 days with our creamy, delicious shake! You'll reduce cravings and start burning off that hard-to-lose fat.*‡
Price:
$19.95
Get out of the gate fast!
Two days is all it takes to cleanse and gain control of your body. If you're ready to rid your body of excess fat, this is a perfect place to start. Use 2-Day Fast Formula for two days to experience:
A greater sense of being slim and in control of your body*
Total body cleansing*
A dramatic reduction of unhealthy cravings*
An invigorating, natural boost of energy*
An increase in weight loss from your fitness routine*
Start shedding pounds and feeling better
By allowing your body to stop breaking down food so your natural calorie consumption machine can get "caught up" with the food in the pipeline, you'll immediately start burning off stored fat.
All you need to do . . .
Just take 2-Day Fast Formula instead of food for two days. Afterwards you'll feel thin, refreshed, and cleansed. Even if you use 2-Day Fast Formula for just one day or for a couple of meals, it can have a dramatic effect on breaking the cycle of unhealthy eating.
Plus get a FREE Results Guide!
It Works—Or Your Money Back!
It's true! Our test groups have shown that those who enhanced their workouts with 2-Day Fast Formula lost 3–7 pounds, and felt healthier, more energetic, and in control. Now's the perfect time to give 2-Day Fast Formula a try. If you're not satisfied, just return it within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price, less shipping and handling.
Click here for ingredients and nutrition information.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday of the 2nd Month
My flu/cold/bug has gotten me off to a slow start, so I was late for the am workout. We switched to am due to schedule conflicts.
Sarah and Vickie were doinig their thing when I came in. Sarah on free weights and Vicki on the treadmill.
I gotta give mad props to Vicki. She couldn't do 8 laps outside in the parking lot without stopping when we began running 3 weeks ago...now she can do 25 minutes straight on the tredmill without stopping! Amazing what just 'moving your body' can do in such a short time!
Today we popped in another P90x video, this time, 'Core Synergistics'. Very nice! I love how we don't just do tricep kickbacks or just do lunges or just do military presses, Tony Horton combines it all into one. We did some side planks just like what Sal led us through one day that i had Sarah and Josi come to a class. I just really like the pace, the challenging moves and the numbe of reps. I definitely get my sweat on, but he gives us moving rest periods like Rudy did so I can keep on with the workout. The moves are challenging but we don't do them much more than a minute a piece which helps.
Sonia missed todays workout, so I gave her the 'Cario x' dvd and told her to do it tonight. I gave Vicki the dvd for todays workout so she could finish at home (she had to leave early today, rather, I was late).
Also, Amber caught wind from Vicki that we were all working out, so I invited her. She wieghed over 300 lbs when she started working at Sony and is down to 209. She and I are hoping that if she joins us at least once or twice a week (plus what she is already doing) we can push her into the 100's! She's been hanging above 200 for awhile now, so hopefully we can get rid of that 10 lbs that keeps on hanging on!
We will see and chronicle it from now on.
Oh! And my sister in San Jose is doing 'Slim in 6'. She says she 'sweats buckets' and her husband has noticed she looks "stronger" than she ever has. My sister would work out almost everyday in the gym, but now that she is doing 'Slim in 6' she is seeing a change in her body. It's all about variety being the spice of fitness y'all ;)
Sarah and Vickie were doinig their thing when I came in. Sarah on free weights and Vicki on the treadmill.
I gotta give mad props to Vicki. She couldn't do 8 laps outside in the parking lot without stopping when we began running 3 weeks ago...now she can do 25 minutes straight on the tredmill without stopping! Amazing what just 'moving your body' can do in such a short time!
Today we popped in another P90x video, this time, 'Core Synergistics'. Very nice! I love how we don't just do tricep kickbacks or just do lunges or just do military presses, Tony Horton combines it all into one. We did some side planks just like what Sal led us through one day that i had Sarah and Josi come to a class. I just really like the pace, the challenging moves and the numbe of reps. I definitely get my sweat on, but he gives us moving rest periods like Rudy did so I can keep on with the workout. The moves are challenging but we don't do them much more than a minute a piece which helps.
Sonia missed todays workout, so I gave her the 'Cario x' dvd and told her to do it tonight. I gave Vicki the dvd for todays workout so she could finish at home (she had to leave early today, rather, I was late).
Also, Amber caught wind from Vicki that we were all working out, so I invited her. She wieghed over 300 lbs when she started working at Sony and is down to 209. She and I are hoping that if she joins us at least once or twice a week (plus what she is already doing) we can push her into the 100's! She's been hanging above 200 for awhile now, so hopefully we can get rid of that 10 lbs that keeps on hanging on!
We will see and chronicle it from now on.
Oh! And my sister in San Jose is doing 'Slim in 6'. She says she 'sweats buckets' and her husband has noticed she looks "stronger" than she ever has. My sister would work out almost everyday in the gym, but now that she is doing 'Slim in 6' she is seeing a change in her body. It's all about variety being the spice of fitness y'all ;)
Monday, February 9, 2009
Speaking of Cardio X last Friday...
I won the daily Million Dollar Body game for my workout this last Friday!
$300 bucks baby! So, yes! People actually DO win those things ;)
You can see me listed along with my coach, Joel Oliva if you go to www.milliondollarbody.com and you can sign up to log your own workouts at www.beachbody.com/virtuefit.
$300 bucks baby! So, yes! People actually DO win those things ;)
You can see me listed along with my coach, Joel Oliva if you go to www.milliondollarbody.com and you can sign up to log your own workouts at www.beachbody.com/virtuefit.
Monday of the 2nd Month
So, I haven't lost much more weight nor more fat, but my tummy shape is changing! I can see and feel a difference. I just have to make sure that I keep my food portions controlled and that I don't over indulge on the weekends.
I allow myself to share a decadent dessert 1-2 times a week. Now that I write that, it feels like a lot! I am glad that i share it and don't eat the whole thing. According to 'Supersize Me' mcDonald's labled people who visited the restaurant twice a week as 'heavy users'. If it's good enough to Mickey D's it's good enough for decadent desserts!
I missed my workout this morning because I am fighting off some sort of bug. I am fatigued but functional and it feels like my throat and muscles are about to give me a hard time, but it's just hovering over the threshold. Hopefully it doesn't get full blown and just passes by!
I will still do Hip Hop Abs tonight and will bring in a P90X workout for the ladies tomorrow. I'm thinking since we did "Cardio X" last Friday (which was a mix of stretching, yoga, kenpo, plyometrics and core, we should do "Core Synergistics" tomorrow.
I allow myself to share a decadent dessert 1-2 times a week. Now that I write that, it feels like a lot! I am glad that i share it and don't eat the whole thing. According to 'Supersize Me' mcDonald's labled people who visited the restaurant twice a week as 'heavy users'. If it's good enough to Mickey D's it's good enough for decadent desserts!
I missed my workout this morning because I am fighting off some sort of bug. I am fatigued but functional and it feels like my throat and muscles are about to give me a hard time, but it's just hovering over the threshold. Hopefully it doesn't get full blown and just passes by!
I will still do Hip Hop Abs tonight and will bring in a P90X workout for the ladies tomorrow. I'm thinking since we did "Cardio X" last Friday (which was a mix of stretching, yoga, kenpo, plyometrics and core, we should do "Core Synergistics" tomorrow.
Friday, February 6, 2009
End of week 4
Woooweee!
It has been a journey, but it has been a good'un!
Last week I started the ladies running around 'the track' AND I got out my sparring gear and go them suited up with chest protectors and gloves.
I made sure they were familiar with the basic kicks like the are familiar with the Bas basic punches, and then we went to town.
Using the legs is tiring becuase the muscle group is so big. I wonder if Rudy is getting the test group to kick nowadays. He worked our legs... no I take that back, devastated our legs with stairs and squats and such, but not so much kicks except for the 20/20/20's. I will read Nicole's blog to catch up on their workouts.
I've also been trying to slowly empower the ladies to take charge of their own workouts. One night we each took turns calling out the bas numbers and strikes for a round a piece.
We even developed a new exercise that I call 'Miller JJ's'. You know how Rudy would have us sprint the parking lot back and forth? I had us each take turns coming up with a different way to traverse the expanse of the lot. I made us do lunges the whole way, Sarah (the sungods fanatic:) had us do sungods as we walked the length and Vickie had us stop at each parking lot line and do jumping jacks. By the time we finish, we got almost to 100. I liked them. so I call them Miller JJ's (Vickie's last name is Miller btw).
These last two days, I have brought in the beachbody workouts that I coach on and sell now. We've done Hip Hop Abs which is totally fun and seriously whittling my midsection (my major trouble spot). I look forward to posting my abs pics on facebook in a couple weeks. Some people think the trainer, Shawn T. is a tad annoying, but I just think he is hip hop funky fun. I dig it.
About 6 years ago when I started Kung fu, I was deciding between dance and kung fu and of course kung fu won out. Now I am finally getting to learn how to move my body hip hop style! Both were SUCH a mystery to me before, now I have a decent understanding of both. I am soooo glad I picked KF because Hip Hop is a little easier to 'pick up' and less practical.
I think the ladies are ready for devastation now, that is why this week, I brought in the big guns... P90X. Wowee! I am stoked. It seriously is the closest I have gotten to Rudy Smoked since the end of the program for me. I'm all over it. I see now why people get the results they get with this thing.
check it: http://www.milliondollarbody.com/showcase_bcplayer.htm?bctid=1859027192&code=19976
Next up, I am saving for ChaLean extreme, but I don't want to get ahead of myself. I will get to workout with her in May and one of these days, I will get my butt back to Tamarack! I need that challenge and I miss everyone.
It has been a journey, but it has been a good'un!
Last week I started the ladies running around 'the track' AND I got out my sparring gear and go them suited up with chest protectors and gloves.
I made sure they were familiar with the basic kicks like the are familiar with the Bas basic punches, and then we went to town.
Using the legs is tiring becuase the muscle group is so big. I wonder if Rudy is getting the test group to kick nowadays. He worked our legs... no I take that back, devastated our legs with stairs and squats and such, but not so much kicks except for the 20/20/20's. I will read Nicole's blog to catch up on their workouts.
I've also been trying to slowly empower the ladies to take charge of their own workouts. One night we each took turns calling out the bas numbers and strikes for a round a piece.
We even developed a new exercise that I call 'Miller JJ's'. You know how Rudy would have us sprint the parking lot back and forth? I had us each take turns coming up with a different way to traverse the expanse of the lot. I made us do lunges the whole way, Sarah (the sungods fanatic:) had us do sungods as we walked the length and Vickie had us stop at each parking lot line and do jumping jacks. By the time we finish, we got almost to 100. I liked them. so I call them Miller JJ's (Vickie's last name is Miller btw).
These last two days, I have brought in the beachbody workouts that I coach on and sell now. We've done Hip Hop Abs which is totally fun and seriously whittling my midsection (my major trouble spot). I look forward to posting my abs pics on facebook in a couple weeks. Some people think the trainer, Shawn T. is a tad annoying, but I just think he is hip hop funky fun. I dig it.
About 6 years ago when I started Kung fu, I was deciding between dance and kung fu and of course kung fu won out. Now I am finally getting to learn how to move my body hip hop style! Both were SUCH a mystery to me before, now I have a decent understanding of both. I am soooo glad I picked KF because Hip Hop is a little easier to 'pick up' and less practical.
I think the ladies are ready for devastation now, that is why this week, I brought in the big guns... P90X. Wowee! I am stoked. It seriously is the closest I have gotten to Rudy Smoked since the end of the program for me. I'm all over it. I see now why people get the results they get with this thing.
check it: http://www.milliondollarbody.com/showcase_bcplayer.htm?bctid=1859027192&code=19976
Next up, I am saving for ChaLean extreme, but I don't want to get ahead of myself. I will get to workout with her in May and one of these days, I will get my butt back to Tamarack! I need that challenge and I miss everyone.
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