I found myself really sore, especially in my legs but I still managed to get a DVD workout in.  The only thing is that I did 1/2 of the DVD because I didn’t realize that I needed a step for the 2nd part, which I have yet to get.  I was on Amazon one day and wanted to see what kind of workout DVDs were out there, and I found out that Kim Kardashian, the celebrity known for her big booty and reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians.  She actually had 3 different DVDs that is part of a series called, ‘Fit in your Jeans by Friday’ and after reading reviews I decided to get all 3 DVDs.

The DVD I ended up doing is called, ‘Kim Kardashian: Fit In Your Jeans by Friday: Amazing Abs Body Sculpt‘ and it basically targets core, arms, hams and balance in a great cardio workout, while the second includes pushups and stair runners and teaches proper breathing techniques. I ended up only doing the first part only, and just that alone was definitely a challenge! I am pretty weak when it comes to doing pushups and holding all my body weight with my arms and feet, so I was struggling in this area. I feel like my wrists are just going to go out when I’m doing this, which tells me that I need to work on my upper body a lot more. I was using 3 lbs weights and found myself having to resort two using 2 cans of Ravioli in the pantry because I couldn’t even hack that! Man, I’m a weakling. Working out is definitely what it is: a workout!

I have yet to try the other 2 DVDs, but I need a step! Kim is a sweetheart and she does workout, and she looks good doing it! Yup, I’m a fan.

I just finished up a workout and I am feeling exhausted!  When I need to get back into exercising I really try to get back into it to remind myself that exercise is hard work, so I did a 20 minute workout with Jillian Michaels and the 30 Day Shred.  I am still able to keep up with Level 2, but I used lighter free weights.  I used to use 5 lbs weights and I found myself struggling really badly, so I switched to 3 lbs weights instead and they’re still challenging!

As I was exercising I thought about how many different workout DVDs I have and I’ve only used a few of them.  Thanks to being sent DVDs and ones I just wanted to try, I decided to make this week a workout DVD week, where I’ll do one workout DVD and review it. If you’re one of those people who prefer to work out in the comfort of  your own home or can’t afford a gym, you’ll appreciate this one.  I think workout DVDs have its pros and cons, and I’m sure some people don’t agree with using workout DVDs, but if you’re like me, you like to have instruction and learn about what areas of your body are being worked out.

If you want to learn more about the 30 Day Shred, go to my first post about it.

Yesterday I wasn’t able to go out for that light jog I wanted… but instead went and did the Cardio Kickbox DVD from Ms Jillian Michaels.  I am getting used to this workout.  I have more of her DVDs but they require a step, which I do not have yet.  Not sure if I should even invest in one… what do you think?  If anyone has a step, is it worth it?

The sun goes down way too early because we’re all in Winter, although here in Florida we don’t see the snow the rest of the North sees.  I’m not up for going out in the dark alone, and even with Glen for a run.  Call me scared of the dark, but I value safety over anything else.  I hope that this weekend we’ll get to go for that light jog I’ve been wanting to do.

I was reading an issue of Health magazine and saw this ad for those 100 calorie pack snacks.  While I think they’re great for portion control, I don’t consider them any different than the snacks in regular boxes.  Chips Ahoy cookies are still the same cookies even in a 100 calorie pack.  What do you think?  In no way I am against eating cookies from time to time, but it was just something I was thinking about as far as how companies market their products to make us think its healthy. Does that make any sense?

Yesterday Glen and I tried another DVD off my DVD exercise collection, Jillian Michaels’ Cardio Kickbox.  It was a pretty short workout… about 30 minutes or so, but it was pretty intense!  Lots of jumps, kicks and punches.  We even did a set of push ups and we both realized we need to work our way up to P90x since pushups are a big part of the first disc!  LOL.

I think Jillian’s workouts are awesome because they really kick your butt and even in the short amount of time we worked out, I really worked up a sweat, which makes me feel like I am actually working out my body.  If I don’t feel like I’m sweating, then it doesn’t feel like I did anything different than sit in my chair.

Not sure what we’re doing tonight, I’ve been really wanting to go outside for a jog or light run though… we’ll see!

So last night, Glen was actually able to work out with me.  His toe is getting surprisingly better, so it’s not broken, which is very very good.  We just ended up doing TaeBo Cardio, which at first was pretty easy for me, considering I was regularly doing the Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred workout for the last 2 months (except last month of course).  Then it started getting more difficult and I realized that its quite a workout.  I’m not sure what everyone thinks about TaeBo, but it’s a pretty good workout, especially for someone who is just starting a workout routine.  So I recommend it if you can’t go outside for a walk or run.

Glen and I really want to get in shape, and I am especially happy that he is getting into it with me.  He has been looking at getting P90x, which is a pretty intense workout series, if you haven’t heard about it.  You have to be at a certain level of fitness, and of course, we both aren’t at that level yet.  But I really do enjoy crazy workouts that make me pour with sweat and challenge me, so I really want to see how this is going to turn out.  We watched the first DVD of the series (I borrowed it from my coworker) and it is INTENSE.  But, I also like the idea of recording how many reps and whatnot you do in each workout, which is great for tracking progress.  Being able to do P90x is another goal I guess you can say, this year.  If anyone has done P90x let me know!  I’d love to hear your experiences.

Well, it’s Friday and I’m looking forward to the weekend!    Have a great day everyone!