Indeed folks I have gone totally Insane!
I presume the first thought that comes to mind is, what is
Elle talking about? Well, all I am
trying to say is that I have started working out and that I decided to do
Insanity instead of P90X as originally planned.
I was stuck in my lazy phase for way too long until my mum
told me that she thinks my midsection was a bit on the large side. That statement was the final straw for me
because my mum is ever so careful about making personal comments or saying something
that will hurt anyone. For her to say
something like that meant that I was really in a bad shape, in addition the
last time we checked my blood pressure it was a bit too high. Both my parents have high blood pressure therefore,
I check regularly to ensure that history does not repeat itself.
Anyways, after reading the P90X workout manual back to back,
I noticed that I still needed more equipment.
This was a bit of a blow to me and so decided to move on to plan B which
happens to be Jay’s insanity. I started the work out on the
4th March, weighing 83kgs and my blood pressure was 135/95(way too
high).
I started on Day 1 with a fitness test. Immediately after I
finished the fitness test, I understood why Jay’s excuse was creaky floor
boards, Oh My Days!!! I kept wondering
how I was going to climb the stairs to my bedroom L. I thought that was painful but boy was I
wrong! The next day I could not really
get out of bed as I was in so much pain and to think this was just the fitness
test, I kept wondering what the real deal will be like. I remember my friend the guru saying that you
will be sore and I just said ok but now I really understand what he
meant. I was in so much pain that even
breathing hurt and when sleeping I tried to lie in one position as it was too
painful to move. I lathered my whole body
with icy hot to alleviate the pain and though the smell is not pleasant, it
sure does the trick J.
The biggest challenge in this workout is pushing through the
initial pain because after the fourth the day I woke up with no pain and now I
can’t wait to workout. I have now done 2 weeks and though I am not perfect yet,
I can actually feel the difference in my body and my endurance levels are
higher. Now I can even do more than 8 push ups in a go and after just a week my
blood pressure is now 112/85 Yay J. The only problem I am getting now is the
fact that my left leg that was previously injured is still giving me a hard
time. Even after 2 weeks of working out
it still feels like a wooden leg but it
will not beat me.
So far the advice I can give you regarding insanity is that
you should not push yourself when working out and to take one day at a
time. It is not a workout for the faint
hearted but each time you finish a workout you feel good about yourself. If your knees have some issues then use knee
supports, I wear them for both knees when exercising. Drink loads of water, because of the
exercise I now drink a minimum of two litres of water per day, one litre whilst
exercising and the other during the day.
Most of all listen to your body and don’t push yourself as with time you
will get there, don’t forget that Rome was not built in a day! I also discovered this amazing tip on
pintrest whereby a lady pays herself $1.00 each time she works out and the money
collected is then used to pay for a massage.
I have adopted this idea and have been paying myself £1.00 each time I
work out, I can’t wait for day 30 to have my workout J
Ok folks that’s all for now as I am off to do the insane
thing J
I will keep you updated, until then enjoy your workout
xoxo
Elle
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