Insanity?!?!?!?

The previews of Insanity show huge puddles of sweat on the floor, people gasping for air, and Shaun T telling the people in the video to take a break...boy does it live up to the preview! Plyometric Cardio Circuit was on tap for us; I burned more calories in a half an hour than I do in the P90X plyo workout that is a full hour.

Pat and I just got Tony's latest One-on-One workout, recovery, and it came with the Insanity Cardio Plyo disk. Very smart move by Beachbody, because after that one workout last night I'm definitely ordering the program this summer when it is released!

For those of you that haven't seen any of the previews of Shaun T's new Insanity workout here is a little sneak peak.



Obviously I like the workout if I plan to purchase it once it comes out, but to be exact I LOVE the workout. All I can say is the hype is true I was dripping in sweat from the warm-up on! Pat and I are on week 12 of P90X and we both had a tough time getting through the workout. It was the first time in a long time that I remember having to pause the video for an extra minute so that I could recover. We had completed Chest Shoulders and Tri's the night before and there was a section of the workout that involved push-ups and my arms were killing me. I burned just over 400 calories in the 42 minutes and Pat burned almost 600. I was happily surprised to find that after the workout my body was sore including my abs.

The workout is staged in a gymnasium and Shaun T is yelling at you and pushing you through every move. This workout was so tough that even some of the participants in the videos take breaks. Made be feel a little better when I wasn't able to hold myself up with my arms anymore.

So in one word I "LOVED" this workout, okay maybe I didn't love it while I was doing it, but I loved how hard it was, how much I sweated, and how many calories I burned.

Shakeology Week 6

This is week 12 of this round of P90X. Recovery week next week and then onto a new round. We're still trying to figure out exactly how we want to mix things up. Week six of Shakeology brought more steady progress on the scale. I was down 0.6lbs last week for a total of 7.2 lbs since the start.

This is not the fastest weight loss, but it is steady progress in the right direction and I can't beat the amount of energy I've had with it. I was able to spend the entire weekend working on getting the "popcorn" ceiling scraped off and applying a new ceiling texture. Not that I wasn't tired and sore by the end of the day, trust me I was, but I was able to work from 9 in the morning to 9 at night only breaking to cook and eat. In my opinion that is some serious energy.

I've also tried a different shakeology recipe this week. I am in love with the combination of peanut butter, 1/2 banana and instant coffee so it was hard for me to pull myself away from the wonderful concoction for one day to try something else. :) I added a tablespoon of coconut oil, which is one of the best oils/fats you can have, and some shredded coconut. It was yet a another blissful creation that tasted similar to a mounds candy bar. I may try it next time with a little almond milk to see if it would taste like an almond joy.

Can't wait to see what the final two weeks of P90X have in store for Pat and I. Stay tuned for part 7 on May 15th.

Update...

Been a rainy week up in the Northeast...but looking to clear out for Saturday. Anyways, Vicky and I have been busy with the kitchen and all. We got in our last Shoulders and Arms for this Round of X....we both had the gorilla arm thing going on which is always a nice feeling.

Vicky was even saying how sore she was last night....but that means that she "Brought it"!

Tonight we will be doing some fountain of youth yoga with one Mr. Tony Horton.

Vicky is still loving shakeology and is still getting great results from it...

We ordered the new recovery one on one for this month...will be useful during our two week recovery period after this round of X. Everything we've read says take the two week period for a full recovery before starting another round. So that is the plan....

Round two/three will start after that...going to be getting some fitness rings and bosu to add into the mix for the next round. Can't wait!

Shakeology Weeks 4 and 5

It has been a really busy couple of weeks for Pat and I. Back in February of this year we had an ice dam on our roof which caused a pretty big water leak in the ceiling of the kitchen and a significant about of damage to the cabinets, counter tops and flooring. We have been in the process of remodeling the kitchen and due to these repairs, there has been little free time, so I missed the post for week 4 last Friday.

The increased energy has continued through weeks 4 and 5, good thing with all the extra time we are spending on demo, painting and drywall. I've also been in a much better mood if I drink my Shakeology daily, just ask Pat about my mood when I don't drink it! Last Saturday we were so busy with working on the kitchen I did not make my shake for breakfast and then forgot to make it for my snack that day. I was hungry all day and a total grouch. I did not realize until the end of the day that I had not had my shake that day. Then besides the bad mood all day, I had the worst nights sleep I have had since I began using Shakeology. I will NOT make that mistake again, plus I don't think Pat will allow me to forget.

As for the weight loss the scale has continued to drop, but at a slower pace. A total of 1.4lbs over the past two weeks for a total of 6.6 in 5 weeks. Over the past couple weeks, due to the crazy schedule with the kitchen remodel, I haven't been able to get in my extra cardio workouts so I'm happy with these numbers. With the kitchen remodel it has made it hard to keep the diet clean, but we are figuring it out so look for a future post on Tips to Eat Clean During a Kitchen Remodel.

Want to mix up your fitness routine?

People are always asking us for ways to mix up their workout routines. Tony Horton's One on One DVDs are a great option. You get to see Tony in his home gym, with his unique sense of humor, and many different sweat inducing exercises.

Shakeology Week 3

Sorry I'm late with this post; had a very busy week last week. Good thing it was our recovery week for P90X. With week 3 the increased energy continues. Pat and I spent the whole weekend out in the yard getting everything cleaned up. We wheel barreled and spread 10 yrds of mulch, edged all the landscaping beds, cleaned up all the leaves and weeds, thatched the lawn and I still had energy at the end of the day; a little bit sore but still plenty of energy!

As for the weight, this week is another tough week to judge with it being our recovery workouts and not having any intense resistance workouts and plyo.

I am happy to report that the scale was down another 1lb this week making my total for the three weeks 5.2lbs. Besides the dropping numbers on the scale, my body composition is also changing . I have one of those scale that calculate body fat and the number is dropping weekly. I will have a better idea of the changes this Thursday when I take my measurements as we complete day 60 of P90X.

Can't wait to see what week four brings as Pat and I start phase three of P90X. Stay tuned for part 4 on April 24th.

SHAKEOLOGY - The Healthiest Meal of the Day

Beachbody's most recent development and release is Shakeology. Shakeology is a combination of 70 healthy ingredients that help your body gently eliminate toxins more efficiently while allowing for better absorption of the essential nutrients you need. Some of the benefits include weight loss, more energy, improved digestion and lower cholesterol. Then the best part of the product is that it tastes amazing. There are currentlytwo flavors, chocolate and greenberry. I love the chocolate it really tastes like you are having something so bad for you. Plus as a busy working mom is it's great quick and healthy option for breakfast which I always find hard to make time for.


The cost for Shakeology is $119.95, but if you are a coach the cost is only $89.95. One more great reason to become a coach. Please send me a note if you have any questions on this.

By replacing just one meal per day can help aid in weight loss. See my weekly posts on my weight loss progress with Shakeology. Down 7.2 lbs after just six weeks!

For more information on the benefits and nutritional breakdown go to www.shakeology.com.

This product has helped me in so many ways already and I've only been using it for a couple of weeks. There are some great recipe ideas at www.shakeology.com/recipes. My personal favorite is Chocolate Shakeology w/ 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, 1/2 banana, and instant coffee. Taste just as good as a shake from an expensive coffee shop (hint, hint) and so much better for you! Please let us know if you have any questions and we would love to hear your opinion of the product.



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