I have gone Insane!

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 4^th  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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