I had a wonderful week! I am feeling so much stronger and firmer. I have been avoiding the scale and tape measure. I know it can be quite motivational to see that you lost something, but last time I lost weight (more than 10 pounds) it took 4 months to see any difference on the scale and that was so discouraging, so I am just focusing on making long-term lifestyle changes.
This past week I did not count calories, but completed all 6 of my daily JV Total Body Workouts and...
Strong Knees (5 times!)
Zumba Exhilarate
Classical Stretch (Season 4, episode 1 - Deep Muscular Stretch)
Classical Stretch (Season 5, episode 501 - Full Body Slenderizing)
Classical Stretch (Season 6, episode 609 - Shoulder & Stress Relief)
Yoga Dance Earth
Regarding Yoga Dance Earth, upon preview I did not like it and thought I would be selling it, but after doing it, I really enjoyed it and have ordered the other two in the series, Fire and Water! It felt great, combined yoga, African dance, & tai chi movements and was fun. The disc contains three 20 minute workouts that are done barefoot (love that!) and are low impact.
This next week I will be counting calories, staying in my range, and eating more fruits & veggies daily. I may take my measurements, but am not planning on stepping on the scale anytime soon. I can see & feel a difference in my body and that makes me happy!
I will be doing more Classical Stretch workouts in the upcoming weeks since I am contemplating getting the other 2 seasons that I do not already own - 7 & 8. Since they are so pricey I want to make sure that I still enjoy Classical Stretch and they will be worth it to me. I still find that Season 5 is by far my favorite and feels the best. I feel fortunate to have bought one of the last remaining new copies - it is out of print and sells for hundreds of dollars on Ebay, Amazon, and other venues. I had two additional copies and sold one full set, but still have one Tone & Stretch DVD in case anyone is interested in purchasing it.
This past week I did my daily JV workouts for 6 days and did Strong Knees for 3. I know I need to get cardio in, but I am so happy that I've been able to keep up with what I have been doing - I am noticing alot of firming going on!
Yesterday was my birthday and we ate out both Saturday & Sunday without counting calories.
One fitness related gift I received was Yoga Dance Earth and I am looking forward to trying it out this week.
I am looking forward to warmer weather so we can walk the 2.3 mile loop in our local park.
Last Sunday we did get out and walk a little at another park.
We've received some very sad news this week and my mind, focus, and emotions have been all over the place as we prepare to say goodbye to yet another loved one.
I followed my daily workout only 4 days, have done Strong Knees only twice, and have been doing Raviana's Meditation DVD to try to find some peace of mind.
Honestly I haven't been working, sleeping, or doing much of anything really. I'm attempting to catch up on sleep this weekend and will be back on track with calories & exercise.
Another successful week of working out 6 days! I am getting much stronger, firmer, and my husband said he can see I lost weight in my face & arms.
This past week I did daily JV workouts and...
Strong Knees (3 times)
Delicious Dance
Firm & Burn (first time doing; very easy/low impact, for seniors)
Cardio Praise (not my cup of tea, will be getting rid of)
and Zumba Exhilarate Mix (LOVE that this has no instruction/voice option so you can blast the music and dance your ass off, it is so much fun!)
Getting stronger and feeling good! Another week down of doing JV workouts 6 days a week, plus others. Still counting calories and (mostly) keeping in my range; I had two days this week I went over when we ate out.
Next week I plan on upping my weights, walking or dancing 5 days, and doing Strong Knees on 3 days.
