I got in a lot of great exercise today! I found a glitch in one of my workout DVD’s which is a bit frustrating though and I have had it for far too long to return it. Also, I bought a new belly dancing DVD just last week and tried it out yesterday. I’m not sure what it is about this type of exercise video, but I haven’t yet found a recorded version that I enjoy. I like my class, but the three DVD’s I have tried just haven’t done it for me which is a shame considering that I would like to learn and practice more. Maybe I will try looking for clips online.
Last week I tried a particularly difficult step video for just the second time (the first time was months ago and I almost shut it off because I really struggled trying to keep up) and I had such a hard time with the moves! The segment is only thirty minutes long with a five minute cool down afterwards, but I spent at least an hour – probably closer to an hour and a half – rewinding over and over to watch and mimic what the demonstrators were doing so that I could figure out the steps. Stubbornness or determination, I’m not sure which, kept me at it until I finally learned it all and now I can do it without too much difficulty and frustration.
I like that I have added DVD’s into my normal routine a little more; I feel like it keeps my body guessing when I throw different things at it once in a while. I will be looking for new ones in the near future too just to add a bit more variety. I love step videos, but those seem to be the hardest type for me to find locally, so hopefully I am able to find something else that peaks my interest.
FOOD & BEVERAGES:
- 10 glasses of water
- 2 cups grapes
- 2 egg wrap on a soft tortilla shell with onion, mushrooms, canned black olives, and pepper
- 1/2 peanut butter granola bar
- 1/2 blueberry yogurt bar
- 3 cups Caesar salad with croutons, dried cranberries, canned black olives, and fat free dressing
- 3/4 cup piña colada low fat yogurt with 1 cup Rice Krispies
- 1 cup yellow pepper with calorie-reduced three cheese dressing
EXERCISE:
- 35 minute step workout video
- 35 minute hi-lo workout video
- 30 minute walk
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You are doing great with that water!
ReplyDeleteI want to do that, too.
Try the library. Lots of times you can borrow and try it before you buy it. Great way to keep changing it up!!
ReplyDeleteI figured out that I don't like most exercise DVDs because I can't stand the generic music and the obviously fake smiles. That's why I love Richard so! Real songs, real smiles (how can you help but smile?)...and it's fun!
ReplyDelete(PS--I know he may be a fake, too, but he doesn't sound like he is, and that's good enough for me).
Hi 266! I just found your blog a few days ago, and have just finished reading it from the beginning. Congratulations on losing 100 pounds! I am just starting my journey to lose 100 and find your blog very inspiring. Keep up the awesome work! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the comments, everyone! Diana, I will give that a try; great suggestion!
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