Day 20

Wow, really? Has it already been 20 days? That's CRAZY to me! You know, before I started Insanity I couldn't do a push-up without my knees on the ground. Today I did A LOT, knees up and everything. I feel buff. Thanks Insanity, I needed that.

PS. It's the LAST day of November, who expected that? I can't believe that it's almost Christmas and my sweet little Toby's birthday. Where did this past year go? 2011 I'm not ready for you yet, please take a while to come. Except my sister Krista wants to have her baby girl out, so maybe you could come quickly for her, but not for me.....Do you think that will happen?

Day 19

Umm....sorry no stats today. Maybe next week??? :) But we exercised today. That's awesome.

And just a little complaining to go with my blog. None of my pants fit. I can take them on and off without un-buttoning them. Normally I wouldn't complain about that BUT we have absolutely NO money so we can't use our perfectly good excuse to go buy new clothes. LAME!!!!! :) At least I'm getting smaller and not bigger.

Days 13-18

We didn't miss a day! WHOOP WHOOP! And neither of us gained any weight while we were in Utah. Whut Whut!!! We have one more week before our recovery week break. Awesome! :) I owe my blog our measurements which we will be doing tonight, so maybe I'll post them tomorrow with my blog.

Days 11 and 12

Yep, I got them both. We are in Utah, so I don't know if I'll be able to blog as much, since we are having so much fun with Grandma. They are really the best people in the whole world. Carter and Toby are completely in love with my MIL, and we are all having a BLAST!

Day 10

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Today was a nice stretch though. Cardio recovery day is the best. I wish my whole body didn't hurt so I could have enjoyed it more.

Day 9

I was told today by my sister that she checks my blog every day to see if I worked out. Great, now I REALLY have to do this! ha ha! She also told me that I needed to post pictures of my kids and give updates. So.....

Toby is walking a bit. He can take probably 10-15 steps before he falls, they are wobbly and drunken looking steps, but he gets from place to place. It's pretty cute. I'll try and post a video if I ever get around to video taping it.... Carter is the same old kid. He loves Mickey Mouse and talks about him all day everyday and is always singing the "Hot dog" song. Pretty cute.

Cody and I haven't missed a workout day yet. Nine days into it and going strong....I'm a little nervous about next week though, we'll be at my MIL's house in Ogden, I hope we can keep up the routine and not put all of our weight back on during Turkey Day.

Day 8

Today was.....well I don't think I gave 100%. Toby didn't sleep well last night so I was awake from about 1:00 to about 3:30 or 4 ish. Then I didn't sleep well after that, so I fell sluggish. But I worked out, and tried but I took more breaks than I usually do, and I just half A...ed it. Oh well . I'll do better tomorrow.

Day 7

Is this week over yet? I have SO much to do, and exercising this morning just set me back. It's worth it though right? The laundry can wait. I just hate having things to do and having to push them back. What happened to the procrastinator in me?

Goals

Goals this week? Yes please. I better write them down so I follow through.

1. Don't eat candy.
2. No Coke :'(
3. Smaller portions at Breakfast lunch and dinner.
4. Get more fiber the "natural" way.
5. Stay up beat and positive.

I'm nervous for this week. I hope it goes as well as last week.

Day 6

I made it through my first week! YEAH!!!!!

Day 5

Again with the sweat dripping thing. yuck. Oh and every part of my body aches.....Ugh! One more day then I get a BREAK!!!!!

Day 4

Alright, so I know these posts are really boring, but, they make me feel better, and this is my blog, so I'm going to keep posting boring things. Today WAS easier. It was Yoga-like stuff, stretching, breathing, toning muscles. It was GREAT! I Loved, loved, LOVED it!!!!! And, I also found a way that I actually like protein shakes: Whey protein, half a cap full of vanilla, ice, and a cup of fruit. All blended up with 8oz. of water. Yum!

Day 3

.......I'm glad it's over. Supposedly the workout Tomorrow is supposed to be easier "the break" in the week so to speak.....we'll see.

Day 2

I have NEVER DRIPPED with SWEAT. Before. PHEW! That was good. It makes P90X look like weak sauce.

Day 1

...OK, so the fit test PROVED without a doubt that Cody and I are NOT fit in any way....But we are going to be....(I hope...).

INSANITY

WARNING: This post contains absolutely UN-flattering pictures of myself strictly for comparisons sake. (Before pictures now, and the After picture will come later...).

The INSANITY starts tomorrow. Lately I have been doing P90X and so far I have lost about 10 lbs. But I've hit a plateau. I wasn't doing it strictly the way it was intended I think. I just did the videos I liked. Cody has "borrowed" the Insanity work-out program from a friend at work so we start tomorrow. I will be posting pictures, and body measurements for me and Cody through out the next 60 days. Probably on the "Fit test" days. And hopefully I will blog everyday after my work-outs (we'll see how that actually ends up going...). It is really intense, I have watched a few of the videos and will probably be throwing up during more than most if the exercises. Which will lead many of you to ask "Why". Well here is your answer.

The other day Cody came home from one of his rotation to tell me about a woman who came in weighing more than 400lbs. He told me about the fungus that was growing in her rolls because she could keep them all clean, how she could barley walk around, and how she was type 2 diabetic. Now I am no where near that big, but I think about the plague that is obesity in our society, and not that I feel like I need to fit any mold, or be super skinny to be liked, but I want to play with my grand kids, and my great grand kids. I want to be able to do the things that I enjoy doing until I'm 6 feet under.

I know I'm not grossly over weight, but I have plenty of weight that needs to come off. Cody too. We have both gained 20+ lbs. since we got married, and well let me just say that it shows in our levels of energy. So here is to getting healthier.......Sorry for the pictures if you don't want to see me in my underwear, don't scroll down. :)

Any support you guys can give Cody and me will be greatly appreciated especially on the days that are the hardest.

Cherry's Stats: (in inches unless otherwise specified)

Chest: 29.25
L Bicep: 10
R Bicep: 10
Waist: 27.5
Hips: 33.5
L Thigh: 23
R Thigh: 23.5
L Calf: 14
R Calf: 14
Weight: 143 lbs

Cody's Stats: (in inches unless otherwise specified)

Chest: 36.75
L Bicep: 13.75
R Bicep: 13.5
Waist: 37.25
Hips: 43.75
L Thigh: 25.5
R Thigh: 26
L Calf: 15.5
R Calf: 16.25
Weight: 203 lbs.

Before Pictures:

Cody politely declined sharing his before pictures, maybe once we are finished he'll be more willing to share.