Days 11, 10, 9 & 8 - Strike a pose!

Been wanting to post for the past couple days, but Blogger's been down. So now I'm doing a rushed post before I leave the office for the weekend.

I gave up on trying to get up before dawn this week. Getting rest is more important. And I've still been eating well. Tomorrow is Saturday so I'll have all day to try 6 Week 6 Pack at my leisure.

It's been a long time since I've posted a pic...I really did mean to keep you more visually updated, but better late than never, right?

lunch time stroll in NYC

The angle isn't the most illustrative of change for those of you who don't know me; but for those who do, you can def tell I've dropped a few. :) I promise the next time I post a picture it will be more weight-loss-esque. :D

Til next time...XOXO

Days 17 through 12 - No rest for the weary.

Happy Monday!

No change in my hectic schedule. No exercise since last report. But I have been eating well - nothing fried or too sugary...getting fruits and veggies in. Also, I found the 6 Week 6 Pack dvd that I was looking for, so I'm pretty psyched about that. When I start up again, it'll be good to do something new so I won't be bored. Here's the product description: 

Get ripped, flat abs in 6 weeks with America’s toughest trainer, Jillian Michaels. Forget boring sit-ups – Jillian’s ab-shredding system will chisel the midsection with her winning combination of core-focused cardio circuits and ab-toning exercises. 6 Week Six-Pack includes two dynamic 30-minute workouts plus warm-ups and cooldowns. Start with Level 1 for three weeks, then advance to Level 2 for increased intensity and fat burn. Stick with it and see dramatic results!

Sounds right up my alley! A good core-focused cardio workout is hard to find. Which is why I liked Cardio Core Express - it got my heart pumping and focused on my problem area all at once. But I was getting a bit bored of it (had also used it before I started this new, 100-day push), and I think my body was starting to get used to it too. So I hope Jillian doesn't disappoint with 6 Week 6 Pack. I'll check in again once I've actually tried it.

Day 17 - 10 More Hours -Err Minutes- Please!!!

So yesterday evening I searched high and searched low for the Jillian Michael's 6 Week 6 Pack dvd that I'd bought before starting. Could I find it?? Noooo! So I was a little annoyed, because I don't know how I managed to hide it from myself, but figured I'd get up and do Cardio Core Express (which I was trying to avoid because I'm getting a little bored with/used to it now).

Went to bed at 9pm. Woke up at 4:20am. Back to bed at 4:21am and overslept until almost 6am. Just couldn't do it. *sigh* Tomorrow's another day...

Days 31 through 18 - Caught in the shuffle of life...

Sheesh! These past two weeks have been hectic (to say the least!), clearly evidenced by the fact that I have not posted a thing since Day 32. Lots has been going on so (apologies) writing has been the furthest thing from my mind. And, I'm sure you're wondering, my blog hasn't been the only thing to suffer. My workout routine has pretty much gone down the drain. I've either been too exhausted or not at home, so my 4:30am fitness plan was not cutting it.

I did kinda sorta keep up my eating habits, but I won't pretend that comfort food wasn't involved. In any case, I did not go buck wild crazy...so, even though I've only exercised twice in the past two weeks (using Cardio Core Express both times), I've been able to maintain my weight by eating relatively decently.

Not enough water though. Whenever I know I'm gonna be here and there, I am very conscious of the amount I drink...not wanting to be caught without a place to "go." So I'm trying to regulate that this week as well.

I can def feel the difference in my body though. I'm back to having low energy and feeling sluggish. I'm eager to shake it off.

I attempted to get up and exercise this morning, but was so exhausted and stiff that I shut my alarm off and crawled back into bed. Sounds old-lady-ish, but I'm gonna try and hit the hay at 8pm tonight. I need to recoup. And it may give me a fighting chance at an early start tomorrow. I'll see how I feel...and I'll keep you posted.

How about you all? Have you been keeping up with your health and fitness routines? Spring has definitely sprung, friends. Hope all is well!

XOXO