P90X - Day 3

Workout:
Shoulders & Arms
57 min.
burned 367 cal.
HR max: 154
HR ave: 122

Fear.

I think that's what's been keeping me from doing this workout. Even though I knew I could modify the exercises, lighten the weights, or just skip the shoulder ones, if it was too much, I still couldn't bring myself to do this workout.

I'd schedule the workout into my day ... and then procrastinate until either I'd run out of time, or, I'd just do something else!! I had actually decided, today, if I couldn't face my shoulder fears, then, this week I'd skip the workout, and move on to the next one.

But, this afternoon, I just made myself do it. I definitely lightened the weights, but pushed myself (within reason), and got through most of it. The later exercises in the workout got lighter weights, and then, the last 3 times, I skipped them ... I was having more pain. I couldn't tell if it was something in my shoulder, or from the muscles being worked, so, I opted to bale on the workout.

I'm glad I did the workout. It felt good. This has always been one that I enjoy doing ... increases in muscle definition show quickly.

Shoulders & Arms:
Alternating Shoulder Presses: 10#, 14 reps; 15#, 11 reps (I pushed myself on this one)
In & Out Bicep Curls: 10#, 16 reps; 10#, 16 reps
Two-arm Tricep Kickbacks: 10#, 15 reps; 10#, 12 reps (this was difficult for me to push through)
Deep Swimmer's Presses: 10#, 9 reps; 10#, 10 reps (shoulder hurt a little ... heard popping with some of the movement)
Full Supination Concentration Curls: 10#, 11 reps; 10#, 11 reps
Chair Dips: 7; 8 (I was a little hesitant to do these, with my shoulder problems, but, I did bent-knee chair dips ... and made it! No shoulder pain, like usual.)
Upright Rows: 5#, 12 reps; 5#, 13 reps (really dropped the weights on this one ... I normally struggle with the upright rows ... shoulder really felt it at the top of this)
Static Arm Curls: 10#, 16 reps; 10#, 16 reps (the last 4 were a struggle)
Flip-grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks: 5#, 12 reps; 5#, 10 reps (I worry that my form isn't right on these, with heavier weights ... next time, I should increase the weight though)
Two-angle Seated Shoulder Flyes: 5#, 5 reps; SKIP (I didn't get very far with these before I felt pain with movement, bot just at the top of a move ... decided it would be better not to push my luck on the shoulder)
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10#, 12 reps; 10#, 9 reps (I find my quads hurt before my biceps are ready to give out, but then, if I rest the quads, the biceps are too tired when I try to push through to do a few more!)
Lying-down Tricep Extensions: 10#, 9 reps; 10#, 8 reps
In & Out Straight-arm Shoulder Flyes: SKIP; SKIP (decided if the other shoulder flyes hurt, these wouldn't be any better)
Congdon Curls: 10#, 10 reps; SKIP (feeling pooped)
Side Tri-rises: SKIP; SKIP (was worried that I might be tweaking the shoulder with this ... even though it is a tricep exercise)

Overall, I think I had a pretty good workout. There were some decreases in weights and reps from the last time I did the workout, but, there was definitely some positives that I can take from this, too!

I suspect the shoulder will be a little more sore than usual tonight, I may take some prophylactic motrin so I can sleep ... since I didn't sleep too well last night.

I'm skipping Yoga X tomorrow. I've been slacking on these workouts. And, so, I think I'd like to get through strength workouts, since I'm so far behind. Yoga seems like an acceptable workout to skip this week. My flexibility isn't so great, so, I don't think I'll probably skip many of them. But, I just feel like I need to really rev-up my workouts.

I didn't get to Ab Ripper X today ... so I'll do it tomorrow.

I've got a busy day tomorrow ... so will have to get the workouts done in the morning, or they won't be done.

Goals:

1. Legs & Back. Ab Ripper X.
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

None ... again.

Workout:
None.

I was going to do my shoulder stretches and exercises today. But I was afraid!

I did them late Friday afternoon (the stretches), and had difficulty sleeping part of the night, because my shoulder ached ... no matter what position I put it in!! Laying on it, or not; supported, or not! I know ... in order to have a chance to get better, I must do them.

I do have motrin ... I suppose I should use it!

Today was spent watching football, doing some paperwork (catching up on the piles "to attend to" that tend to accumulate if I'm not careful), and then, because I was tired, and cold ... there was a nap, as well. I'm resting up ... I guess(?) ... Monday and Tuesday are going to be busy days, that won't include much downtime, except in the evening when I'm doing my teenager-sitting.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

No Workout

Workout:
None.

I have no excuse.

I did some deep-cleaning (spring-cleaning type housecleaning) and then headed out for my day with friends. Probably should have done my workout, instead of scrubbing my floors and counters in the kitchen.

I did walk a lot (shopping), but, that probably doesn't really count for a workout, since I didn't get my heart rate up!!

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Too Tired

Happy Birthday, Laura!! (My niece turns 14 today!)

Workout:
None.

Those were some crazy nights at work this week!! Wednesday night I was busy, I didn't get a chance to eat until about 11pm!! (Not good! ... Blood sugar was dropping!) And although Thursday was a little better (for me), some of my coworkers were crazy-busy!!

So, I decided to flake out on my workout today, as well. I got up a little early ... hoping for a good night of sleep ... got some housework done, fixed dinner, and then was exhausted! So, I vegged out until I headed to bed.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Just give me sleep!!

Workout:
None.

Wow! Those stretches I did yesterday didn't feel like much when I did them, but, my shoulder ached enough last night, that I took a couple motrin to cut through the pain!

Today, I was so tired, I just couldn't get up early. I actually, set my alarm for my later time, when I went to bed this morning ... so I got 6 hours of sleep today!

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

"How to Treat Your Rotator Cuff"

Workout:
None.

Got a new book on shoulder injuries today, "Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff" by Jim Johnson. I'm anxious to get rid of the pain/discomfort with the shoulder, in certain movements ... I want things back "the old way" ... before pain!

So, instead of working out, I ended up reading the book. Interesting read. A lot of research-based information (the research discussed on strength gains, follows what P90X does). I did the stretching exercises in it. I only have pain in my right shoulder, but, I'm going to work on both shoulders.

The stretches didn't feel strenuous to me. I went through them, but, didn't hold them for the full 30 seconds recommended. (Mostly, because I was just testing them out.)

Between nap-time, and reading the thin, little book, I ran out of time to do a "real" workout. I am going to try to do the stretches on most days. And, the strength exercises are to be done once a week.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Wii Workout

Workout:
Wii DDR (Dance Dance Revolution)
70 min.

I needed an hour long workout today. So, instead of HHAs, I decided to give my newly purchased DDR a chance! I played with it for a few minutes, and then, put it into workout mode so it wouldn't stop for so long between songs, with a workout goal of 30 minutes. And then, I played around with it a little more at the end trying to push myself (skill-wise).

I attempted to keep my core engaged during the workout. And ... I had fun!

Since this was my first time playing it, I disabled the hand movements. I wanted to be able to focus on the feet only, for this time. But, next time I play ... I'll be moving my hands as well!!

Not sure how many calories I burned (I didn't wear my HRM), but, I was sweating like crazy, and was feeling whipped afterwards!

I've been rereading Tosca Reno's book, "Eat Clean Diet". I enjoyed it the first time ... and am enjoying it again. I wanted to refresh my memory on clean eating. Plus, I remember feeling totally pumped and motivated last after I read it last time ... and I wanted that feeling again.

I've got some great meal and snack ideas, and think I'm ready to focus on getting that extra effort with the clean eating, that I've been missing. Consistency is my biggest problem. When I work, I can stay focused on the food (harder for the exercise). When I'm not working, food is much harder ... I tend to fall back on old habits.

Goals:

1. Shoulders & Arms. Ab Ripper X.
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Run, Sheri, Run!

Workout:
Run/Walk (3.5 miles)
58 min.

Didn't sleep too well last night. I might have gotten 6 hours of sleep total ... it's my usual M.O. on my first night off. A positive note on that, is, I didn't require a nap today! (So maybe tonight I can sleep well ... all night long, not just the beginning and end!)

I was busy catching up on stuff from my weekend working. So, I nearly missed my workout. The plan had been to do Shoulders & Arms with Ab Ripper X. But, I didn't have the time for it. So, I went for a neighborhood run, instead!

I got it done!!

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Another missed workout

Workout:
None.

Usual Sunday ... watching football, and falling asleep on the couch.

My team had a bye, so, that should have been an excuse to skip football for a weekend, and get that workout in. But, I was dragging, after my weekend of work, so, I don't know that I would have gotten a workout in, even if I didn't watch football.

Didn't get the workout in.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

OOPS!

Workout:
None.

Well, today I fixed my lack-of-sleeping dilemma! I apparently didn't hear my alarm (I can tell it went off) ... fortunately (?) I live under the helicopter flight pattern of the local hospital. I woke, thinking, "wow, that's 2 days in a row that I've heard a helicopter heading to Hazel". Rolled over, glanced at the clock ... and was suddenly wide awake, flying out of bed!!

I had about an hour to shower, dress, eat, gather food for the shift ... and head off to work!! I had eight lovely hours of sleep!! (I did make it to work on time!)

So much for my plans to workout! I was really glad I had food ready to add to my lunch cooler!

Except, a day shift coworker mistook my lunch cooler for his own. (They are the same color ... but are shaped differently.) So, I didn't have much access to clean food! I walked down to Starbucks (yes, we have one in our hospital lobby) and got a bagel and cream cheese, and some roasted, salted almonds (I was good ... I didn't get any of the evil coffee cakes, or bars, or anything). The healthiest thing I could find in the vending machine was pretzels. And, then, there was leftover baked ziti from the potluck, the night before!

I was going to go to the cafeteria when it opened at 12:30 ... but, I had enough, that I was full. I went down in the morning when they re-opened, for oatmeal.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

I ... can ... barely ... move ... my ... butt ... muscles ...

Workout:
None.

Oh my! My thighs hurt a bit from yesterday's workout ... what I feel the most, though is my butt!! Wow! Reminds me of the "old days" when I'd get a new gym membership, put a plan into place, and workout to failure ... because I could. And then would be so sore that I couldn't move for a week!!

And then, a month later, I'd find my way back to the gym again ...

Between being so sore, being really tired (5 hours yesterday caught up to me ... I got my 6 hours today, though), and having to fix food for potluck (a couple of the coworkers are being sent to the other weekend) ... I didn't have time, energy or desire for a workout today!!

But, tomorrow, I'm doing PHH Arm Toner. I'm planning on it! I love how powerful these short, 30 minute workouts are!

Goals:

1. PHH Arm Toner
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Another PHH Workout

Workout:
PHH Thigh Trimmer
33 min.
burned 288 cal.
HR max: 163
HR ave: 141

Got to sleep a little later than usual today ... had my annual health screening/PPD for work ... after work. Surprisingly, I woke before the alarm went off.

I only had 5 hours of sleep, and although I feel pretty good at this point, I've got a feeling that's going to get me later!

Today I did the PHH Thigh Trimmer ... what a workout!! Wow!

I pushed until I felt muscle failure on my legs. I know I'm going to feel this one tonight!!

Lots of different lunges on that one! And some simulated machine exercises ... I could see (in the distant future) the usefulness of ankle weights on some of the exercises! I really liked the workout. A lot! This one's definitely a "keeper"!

Goals:

1. PHH Workout
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Focused on Food

Workout:
None.

I didn't get my workout done. Wednesdays are rather difficult for me. I have a long list of things to do, and short amount of time to do it ... before heading off to work.

Today, I chose to fix food for the week instead of working out. Prepared meals, and put them into containers, in the fridge, so I could just gather the food when it was time.

Goals:

1. PHH Thigh Trimmer
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

PHH workout

Workout:
PHH Ab Burner
31 min.
243 cal.
HR max: 157
HR ave: 131

This morning I woke feeling really good. Yes, I was tired, and I pushed snooze once. But, my body and my head felt awake, not cloudy like yesterday. Guess I just needed the sleep. I didn't get to sleep as early as I'd hoped (10), but, I was asleep earlier than sometimes (10:30) ... so I managed 7 1/2 hours last night.

Even with feeling better ... I did take a hour-long nap this afternoon.

Got a workout in. Not quite as planned, but, it was something, which to me, is success. And, it's enough, that I'll be feeling it for a day or two, I think ...

Goals:

1. Shoulders & Arms.
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Sleep

Workout:
None.

I went to bed early (for me) last night ... and got up later than usual. I actually got 9 1/2 hours, and then went back to sleep for another 1 1/2 because I decided I could still be productive, even if I didn't get up until 10.

And, I probably could have ... except that once I was up, I didn't feel very good. I had a headache, was tired, dizzy and had no energy. I ate breakfast, and then continued to feel bad. Ended up falling asleep on the couch for a while, before finally making myself get up.

I decided maybe I was dehydrated, because I was filling about the same ... not as dizzy, though. So, I downed a couple bottles of water in a short amount of time. Hoping that would help.

I'm still not feeling very good. Nothing specific that I can pinpoint, I just don't feel right.

I'm planning on going to bed early again tonight. Tomorrow, I get back on track.

Goals:

1. Shoulders & Arms. Ab Ripper X. PHH Ab Burner.
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Football

Workout:
None.

Another short night. Got 5 1/2 hours of sleep.

Headed to the game. Tailgated with my friends. It was an easier tailgate than some weeks ... since it was just 4 of us (and I had a Raider fan with me) we went with the easy way of doing cold sandwiches, chips, and potato salad. After the game, we had another sandwich, and then coffee and cake.

It was a better game than last week. At least we had a touchdown!! And, it was in my endzone! That's what I like to see!! The O-Line plugged those holes that we had last week, so our QB had more time to throw. But, our running game still is stagnate. And our offense is nearly non-existant. At least our defense is awesome ... and keeping us in the game for most of the game!!

The weather was great. The wind didn't even pick-up like usual during the 3rd quarter. I never put my sweatshirt on ... until we were tailgating after the game, waiting for traffic to subside (at 5pm Candlestick Point is ALWAYS cold and windy).

On my way home, I was thinking about working out. I didn't have to "babysit", so I was going to be home in the evening. But, as I pulled into town, I was really feeling tired, and sleepy ... the last few days of not-enough sleep were really catching up to me!!

I got home. Unloaded the car. Put the perishable items in the 'fridge.

Then, I collapsed on the couch.

Totally whipped.

Fifteen hours of sleep over the last 3 days. Probably not enough.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Maybe I should call it Rest Weekend ...

Workout:
None.

I tried to go to bed early yesterday ... but didn't fall asleep until fairly late. And then had to get up early.

I had thought I might spend the day working out. But, because I'd only had about 5 hours of sleep last night (and 5 hours on Friday morning) ... I took a nap.

Poker tonight. Had fun. Didn't eat too horribly. Definitely could have been worse! I didn't stuff myself, like sometimes.

Goals:

1. Football game ... tailgating.
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Another Rest Day?

Workout:
None.

I woke up early ... so I could hopefully sleep well tonight, and to workout.

I had no energy for working out.

Pretty much had no energy for anything ... yes, I know that's kind of written in the double negative.

I got some grocery shopping done, for my weekend activities ... and very little else. I'm going to try to be productive tomorrow.

Goals:

1. Workout.
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

Rest Day ... Already?!

Workout:
None.

Fasting labs today ... except that I wasn't feeling good last night at work. Body was aching (beyond the sore muscles), and I was very tired.

I didn't have the energy to walk over to Employee Health to get signed up for the labs. Besides, I got a notice from Employee Health that I am due for my annual screening, which includes PPD test ... I have to do that on my weekend to work so I don't have to make a separate trip in to get that read.

So, I chose to sleep a little longer today. And just plan on the labs, and annual screening for next Thursday morning. Besides, my physician is leaving the middle of next week for 3 weeks in Scotland ... so, I won't be able to schedule my annual physical with her until after that ... so there's no rush to get the lab work done now!

Goals:

1. Shoulders & Arms. Ab Ripper X.
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

P90X - Day 2

Workout:
Plyometrics
58 min.

PHH Ab Burner
15 min.

I got my workouts in today! Yeah!

Ab Ripper X hurts my lower back when I do it, so I decided to give the PHH Ab Burner a try. It whipped my butt! I only did 15 minutes of it!! It was cool to see P90X people on it ... looking much younger, and not nearly as ripped!

Plyometrics was crazy ... I know I'll be feeling that one for a while. I'm a little sore from Chest & Back yesterday.

Tomorrow, I'm going to try to get some lab work done. Don't know if I'll be successful at staying up that long. Or staying fasting when I get up in the afternoon.

Goals:

1. None ... fasting labs tomorrow.
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

P90X - Day 1

Workout:
Chest & Back
53 min.

Didn't sleep well last night. Had a lot of stuff on my mind, I guess. I was tired, but, just couldn't let go. I made the mistake of staying up to watch Jay Leno's "Headlines" segment. I think if I'd let myself go before that I might have been able to just fall asleep and stay asleep for the night.

Once I spent the time laughing about the Headlines, I was awake. And, then I just couldn't drift off ... even knowing that I had to get up at 6am!!

Took my car in for service this morning. A little past the time for 90,000 mile service, and really past the 60,000 mile timing belt ... so it was time for some preventative maintenance for the car. I'm going to have it paid off in another month ... I need it to keep running for a few more years!!

Then, because I was so tired, really dragging booty. I decided to take a nap ... today, I actually had difficulty getting up after my hour and a half nap. That is usually the perfect amount of time for me ... a little bit more or less and I'm groggy! But, increments of 45 min. seem to work well.

I did finally get my workout in. But, I made a deal with myself. If I did nothing else today, I was going to do Chest and Back. After I got the workout done, I had only about an hour or so left to get productive. So, I've deferred the Ab Ripper X for tomorrow. I can do it tomorrow with Plyometrics.

Between today and tomorrow, any movement I make will be difficult without great discomfort ... I love that feeling. I've been missing it.

Today I decided to do the workout a little different. Normally, I start out doing "regular-style" push-ups (on my toes) until failure, and then I drop to my knees and finish. I was reading in the book where Tony says to start out on your knees, and when you can do 12 reps, to get up on your toes.

So, just as an experiment to see where I am right now, in my fitness/strength, I decided to do all the push-ups on my knees (next week I'll do regular-style push-ups on the ones that I was able to do more than 12 ... and on the other ones, I'm going to work at getting to 12 ... or beyond). For the pull-ups I used my black band (it says "heavy") around my pull-up bar, and I stretched it as far back as I could, to add to the resistance.

Chest & Back:
Standard Push-Ups: 15 (knees); 14 (knees)
Wide Front Pull-Ups: 15 (black band); 12 (black band)
Military Push-Ups: 10 (knees); 10 (knees)
Reverse Grip Chin-Ups: 15 (black band); 15 (black band)
Wide Fly Push-Ups: 16 (knees); 15 (knees)
Closed Grip Overhand Pull-Ups: 15 (black); 12 (black)
Decline Push-Ups: 6; 1 (need to work more on these ... I used to be pretty good with declines)
Heavy Pants: 12, 15#; 12, 15#
Diamond Push-Ups: 9 (knees); 8 (pulled my fingers about 5 inches apart)
Lawnmowers: 12, 15#; 12, 15#
Dive-Bomber Push-Ups: 3; 3 (these were done on my feet, and I went under for the return ... like the guys were doing)
Back Flys: 5, 15#; 7, 15# (for the second set, I went into "heavy pants" position, but pulled my arms up like in flyes ... seemed to be a better position for me at this time, otherwise wouldn't have gotten much lift in my arms)

Tonight, I'm planning on getting to bed much earlier than last night. Hopefully I will be able to sleep. I've had no afternoon coffee or tea, so I'm hoping that whatever stimulus that kept me awake last night will stay away tonight. Actually, even with my nap today, I'm feeling pretty tired tonight (workouts will do that to me).

Plan for tomorrow is to get my grocery shopping done ... I need more fresh veggies and fruit. And, do Plyometrics and Ab Ripper X.

Goals:

1. Plyometrics. Ab Ripper X.
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.

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Now playing on iTunes: Janis Joplin - Piece of My Heart
via FoxyTunes

day 6

Workout:
HHA - Fat Burning Cardio 2
44 min.

I got 8 1/2 hours of sleep last night! I was tired, so had no trouble drifting off to sleep. Then, I had this totally cool dream (don't remember what it was about) that got interrupted by my alarm clock. That was kind of a bummer.

Even with all that sleep, I was still tired, so I ended up taking a nap in the morning. I decided that as tired as I was, I wasn't going to probably be very productive. But, if I laid down for an hour or so, I might be able to get up, and get a few things done, anyway.

It was a very effective hour and a half spent napping.

Again, I decided to skip the HR monitor, and just workout.

My original plan had been to start back on a P90X (Power 90 X) rotation on October 1st. But, between working the weekend, and then being gone all day on Sunday with tailgating/football game, I didn't have time to work on my plan of attack.

So, I stuck the HHAs DVD in, and did that, instead. I have now planned out my first week. My non-work days (when I have more time) I am doing P90X with possible doubles, if I have the time. On my work days, I'm either going to be doing PHH (Power Half Hour) or HHA (Hip Hop Abs). Even though I have not yet been consistent with it, I really do believe in my ability to spend 30-45 minutes on those work days, to work out.

Eating could have been better today. But, it wasn't horrible, either. I just didn't eat as often as I probably should have.

Goals:

1. Chest & Back. Ab Ripper X
   
2. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
   
3. Eat "clean".
   
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. Get enough sleep!!
   
7. Take my vitamins.