Thank you!

First off, I just want to thank everyone for the amazing feedback I got on my last post. It was a great feeling to get messages and comments about how my progress is going to motivate others. I feel like I can't give up now. So many of you said, "if you can do it, I know I can too!" And YES, YOU CAN. We all spend our days with little ones, co-workers or classmates and professors who depend on us... Take a little time away to do something for yourself! We can motivate each other. =)

I've had to take the past two days and take time for myself so I could rest. Other than my seven month old not wanting to sleep lately, he's also been sick with a cold and guess who caught it? I have been battling a terrible cough and migraine. It's subsided for the most part today but I'm not 100% healed. So, I took it easy again today and just did about five songs on Just Dance 2 and a 20 minute Zumba class.

Zumba is such a great work out. Even taking it easy and dancing instead of a BodyRock work out, I was still sweating afterward! It was just enough, though. It wasn't too much and it wasn't too little.

The weekend is here! And I still plan on working out. Hopefully, I can fit BodyRock in this weekend since I'll get to take Nyquil tonight and tomorrow to try knocking this cough out of me. Hope it works! Have a great weekend all!

Oh my goodnesssss | Day 3 | Body Rock

I really tried to push myself today. After yesterday's work out, I am feeling the burn! Every where, arms, legs, abs, BUTT... Every.Where.

Today's workout: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2010/11/27/the-trainer-who-loved-me-workout/

Jump Up & Star Lift:
60 reps in 8:03

James Bond Lunges:
60 reps in 3:09

Monkey Business: SKIPPED
I tried to do them. I tried pushing through it, but I couldn't. Those are intense! But, I will come back to them one day!

Side Crunch:
30 reps on right side: 1:05
30 reps on left side: 1:03

Break Down Push Up: SKIPPED
I hate push ups. I did about six reptile push ups from yesterday but I am just too darn sore!

To try and make up for what I missed above, I did this modified move 30 times (I didn't time myself): http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/02/22/no-fear-exercise-challenge/

I'm going to do a 20 minute Zumba class as well then I have a dinner date with two of my girlfriends.

Whew.

Day Two | Body Rock (and Zumba!)

Let me start off by saying, it feels really good to be back.

Today's work out: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/02/25/you-push-me-workout/

I watched the video thinking "oh, this doesn't look too bad. I'm used to lunges, squats and butt kicks thanks to the 30DS and the BL Cardio I've done..." Oh, let me tell you. This ain't nothin' compared to those. Jillian and the BL crew are damn good trainers, but Zuzana kicks butt!

Here's how I did:

Kick over & knee raise: (modified, and didn't use any bars)
Round 1: 13
Round 2: 12
Round 3: 12

Side Lunge Jump:
Round 1: 17
Round 2: 20
Round 3: 20

Reptile push up: (KILLER, modified!)
Round 1: 10
Round 2: 8
Round 3: 8
I suck at push ups to begin with, then you add the reptile part? Woo weeeeeeeeeee.

Sandbag Clean & Squat: (modified)
Round 1: 23
Round 2: 21
Round 3: 20

High Knees: (modified, I don't have a jump rope =/)
Round 1: 60
Round 2: 60
Round 3: 40
I slacked on Round 3 here. I tried my best but I just couldn't go near as fast or as high as my first two Rounds.

All in all, GREAT work out. Had me sweating, has me sore.

But, I didn't stop there...

Hubby let me get Zumba Fitness for the Wii. I have seen Zumba videos and I know what Zumba is, but I have never experienced it.

OH MY GOSH, it's SO much fun! And a REALLY REALLY great work out all in one! It's so fun, it doesn't even feel like you're working out. And I like that it's an actual GAME. Not just a DVD you follow along to. It's awesome.

I did two 20 minute Beginner classes on Easy and even after my first one, I was sweating. It was great. I feel great.