Completing a bike workout on the trainer
In the past seven days, I have worked out on my bike, completed two barefoot beach runs, and done the Insanity workouts nightly. My sore muscles are going away and I'm beginning to feel the energy from my workouts and diet turning my health around. The best news is that my husband, who is on break from medical school, is doing the Insanity workouts with me. We have always struggled with finding motivation to work out together. I like to run, bike, and swim. He really never enjoyed doing those things with me. But, he loves Insanity. I believe as his base strength and endurance grows, he may learn to enjoy my other passions as he will have the energy for them. Time will tell. For now, I'm just grateful to have someone not just encouraging me, but partnering with me in my goal to get back in racing shape.
Stretching out after Insanity's Cardio Power session
The Insanity workouts are total cardio and core strength training workouts. I'm very impressed with the level of fitness they demand and the challenge they give me. I'm already seeing results in both myself and my husband. My sore muscles are dissipating, I can finally walk down stairs again without crying, and definition is showing up all over as the fat melts into muscle. I've already lost five pounds this week by just switching back to raw meals and exercising. It's always great to see results quickly, as you really feel the sacrifices you make are paying off.
I also have surrounded myself with virtual triathlon friends and have asked them to hold me accountable on Instagram. Each day, I post a picture of myself working out as proof that I completed my workout. They have permission to call me out if I miss a day. Many have accepted the challenge for themselves as well, and I'm holding them accountable too. Just that small bit of accountability was all I needed.
Insanity Cardio and Abs Session Leg Lifts
This week, I plan to do more of the same - daily Insanity workouts and a few bike and runs worked in as I add in two-a-days. I always start off too fast and get injured, so I'm determined not to have this happen this time. However, my body seems to be used to the daily punishment of Insanity, so it's time to give it a bit more. If you stop getting sore, you are no longer pushing hard enough. We are having company come in a few weeks, and I know I will slack a bit to have fun, so this week is the week to push. I don't plan to join the triathlon team until family has left and we can get into a more normal routine again. I want to show up lean, mean, and ready to get into serious training. It feels great to be back!
Week 1: 5 pounds down and feeling great!
