I picked up one of those Jillian Michaels DVDs--Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism--at the local FYE. It's on sale for $9.99, satisfying my cheapskate brain center. I'm not a JM Kool-Aid drinker, but I also read enough from other fitness bloggers to conclude that her workouts deliver a proper ass whuppin'. So I tried this workout this morning. And got my ass handed to me. It's comprised of interval training using cardio and strength training without equipment.
I did burpees for the first time. And walking planks. Walking planks are nasty mo fo's.
I never sweated so much in an hour. Or used such profanity. But I like it and will do it again like the desperate loser I am.
And this couldn't have come at a better time. I'm at 149.4 lbs. as of this morning, which means I've basically been maintaining for the last 3 weeks or so. The stationary bike's been boring me silly for the last couple of months. I tried everything from reading novels, changing workout music and even watching movies. But after finding myself watching Frost Nixon while biking and not breaking a sweat the whole time (duh!), it was time to switch things up. And not a moment too soon, because next on the DVD queue is Gandhi.
Girl! you've lost 100lbs!!!!! that is amazing! Im so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteI want to not like her, I hate to be a follower - but I tried her Shred video and was HOOKED. She does know how to make you work some muscles you didn't even know you had! For that price I'd be tempted to go get it, but no FYE around here.
ReplyDeleteAn hour of sweat and profanity? Sounds like my honeymoon...
ReplyDeleteWalking planks?!? Holy crap! Jillian really is insane...but I hear her workouts DO work you out, so I guess she's on to something!
ReplyDeleteHmm, very tempting! I may have to check this out. And too funny about Ghandi... yeah, maybe not the best workout dvd!
ReplyDeleteOh, this one sounds good. I might have to try it too - once the compound here is cleared of all men and children (as if they've never seen me sweat or swear before). Must break through my plateau too - I feel I've been doing two months of the Ghandi workout. Funny.
ReplyDeleteway to kickitup a notch
ReplyDeleteOh, I need to give JM another visit as I am maintaining almost exactly the same weight as you, but you are an inch and 1/2 taller...so you kick my ass. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the blog. Nice pics on the side, you have done excellent! I can really see the difference.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really good, and super hard!! My hat is off to you!
ReplyDeleteWow, that sounds like one hell of a workout! Good for you! Yeah…I doubt you’ll break a sweat watching Gandhi. LOL
ReplyDelete--Susan