Day #24

Hooray, this is the first day that I'm not repeating!!! Today was cardio and let's just say...I took the cardio to the next level.

First of all, I did the cardio 1 disc. Gave it my all, and I actually barely felt winded through the running man (I'm pretty sure I could do these at least 2 minutes now). That's a huge accomplishment.

Secondly, when I finished working out I was all sweaty but I wanted to watch the biggest loser as it was mid-recording on my tivo. I had 3 options - plop down on the couch in my disgusting sweaty state, take a shower and then watch, or just keep working out....so I did the latter and hopped on the elliptical for 45 minutes with my heart rate averaging about 150-160 the whole time, so it was pretty high intensity. (No, for wondering minds, I haven't replaced the battery in my heart rate monitor yet, but my elliptical has hand sensors for your heart rate).

Thirdly, since Jillian's cardio 1 dvd and the elliptical clearly weren't enough "punishment", I jumped on the treadmill and just ran half a mile and then walked while I watched the rest of the show.

I feel AMAZING. After putting in such effort with the dvd and the elliptical, I wouldn't have expected to have the energy to run, but it was actually pretty effortless for me.

Only a few more days left of phase 1....

For those of you doing the body revolution - is anyone (or do you know of anyone) on phase 2 yet? Just wondering what I'm about to get myself into.

Also - for those of you who commented on my last post you all totally made me laugh, glad I'm not the only one who has pet issues!!!!! I'm also thinking at some point I may try to get my dog running, though I'm pretty sure she wouldn't understand the concept of pace. Though I'm not going to lie...I've put her on the treadmill a few times and I was impressed by how quickly she sorted out what she was supposed to do. May have to get her a special harness so she can walk on the treadmill next to me when I use the elliptical :-) (It's important to have a workout buddy!!)