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Working Out Week 7 of 2014

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I have now completed the 6th week of the 13 weeks of P90X3.   This week was the same schedule as last week.  I think from this 3 week rotation of workouts my favorites are Triometrics and MMX.  I still really like CVX as well but since that was a favorite in the first 3 weeks I wanted to pick a couple of new ones for the new round of workouts.

Triometrics is a leg burner for sure.  I mentioned on my facebook page the other day that it should be called Killer Legs.  This workout is definitely transforming my legs, hips and glutes.

Week 6 Triometrics   Kimberlees Korner

MMX is the kickboxing – mixed martial arts workout that is a lot of fun.  Time flies when you are doing this one – it hardly even seems like 30 minutes.  This workout is a total body routine.  I am looking forward to doing it again in the coming week – week 7.

P90X3 week 6 MMX  Kimberlees Korner

I have been trying to maintain eating a clean diet while doing this workout.  Actually I try and eat clean most of the time.  I did splurge a little this week with it being Valentines Day yesterday and I made some homemade chocolate peanut clusters for my family.  I ate 2 of them.   I feel like it is okay to have a treat a couple of times a week as long as it is in moderation and you limit how much you have.   I don’t think it is a good idea to deprive yourself of everything especially if you have been working really hard.

I have also been trying to take in more fiber.  I have been eating Bob’s Red Mill 7 grain hot cereal in the mornings.  That cereal is pretty good with a little honey and almond milk stirred into it.  I have also stirred in some honey and peanut butter with a little milk.  It is very satisfying and keeps you full for quite a while.   It has 6 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein per serving.  6 grams of fiber is 23% of your daily fiber.

My motivation quote this week was:

All About Attitude  Kimberlees Korner

This week I also got Tony Horton’s new book that was just released last week.  It is called The Big Picture – 11 Laws That Will Change Your Life.  
I have not started reading it yet as I am currently reading three other books and I want to finish one of those first.  I have skimmed through it and it looks like an excellent book and I can’t wait to start it.  I am hoping to finish a book this weekend so I can start reading Tony’s book.   I will update more on the book in my weekly fitness post as I start reading it.  

So, how are your workouts going?  I would love to hear about them – just click on Leave a Reply and let me know.

Have a great weekend!

Kimberlee

Working Out Week 6 of 2014

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This week was my completion of week 5 of P90X3.  The schedule was different from the previous weeks.  I would say the intensity has increased with the addition of some of the new dvd’s.  The schedule for the past week and the next two weeks are as follows:

  • Monday – Triometrics
  • Tuesday – The Warrior
  • Wednesday – X3 Yoga
  • Thursday – MMX
  • Friday – Incinerator
  • Saturday – CVX
  • Sunday – Rest or Dynamix

The workouts that were new:  Triometrics, MMX and Incinerator.  Below are my photos from those workouts:

Triometrics wk 5 day 1  Kimberlees Korner

 

I really liked Triometrics.  It was challenging for sure.  Each move progressed into a more intense version of the move.  I was definitely feeling this in my legs all over when I was done and the next morning.

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MMX is a martial arts – kickboxing type of workout.  I really like kickboxing workouts and enjoyed this one a lot.  The time flew by because you were so busy punching, kicking and sprawling.  A great cardio and total body workout.

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Incinerator was not what I thought it was going to be.  Based on the name I thought it would be some high intensity cardio workout but it was more of an upper body and core workout.  The workout uses dumbbells or resistance bands, a pull up bar, if you have one, or a resistance band attached over a door and you also do lots of variations of push ups.  The reps are not that high so I am thinking I need to up my weight next week.  This past week I used 8 and 12 pound dumbbells.  Next week I am going to try 10 and 15 and see how I do.  I may have to use 8 for some of the tricep exercises.  This is a great strength training workout and I felt it in the back of my arms and shoulders the next day.  Especially since the morning after doing Incinerator I had to do CVX – the cardio workout that uses a dumbbell.

I am also big on motivational quotes and this was mine for the week:

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I will update again next week on the workout program.  I really like all the positive changes I am seeing from doing P90X3 – not just physically but even mentally.  I think a good exercise program and being healthy really does give you a positive mental outlook.  It probably does not happen over night but after a month or two you begin to see all the benefits.

Have a great weekend!

Kimberlee

Working Out Week 5 of 2014

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Five weeks into 2014 and this is my fourth week of completing P90X3.  The past week was called a Transition week and the schedule was a little different than the previous three weeks – some new dvd’s replaced a couple of the other ones.  The schedule the past week was:

  • Monday – Isometrix
  • Tuesday – Dynamix
  • Wednesday – Accelerator
  • Thursday – Pilates X
  • Friday – Agility X
  • Saturday – X3 Yoga

The workouts were a nice change and I really like Dynamix and the Pilates workouts a lot.  Below are my photos from those two sessions:

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P90X3 Pilates  www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

The Pilates workout was a great challenge for the core.  I really felt this one in my abs while doing the actual workout and that evening and the day after I could feel a change in my hips and legs.  One of my favorite moves in this workout is the pretzel – shown in the above middle photo.  I am familiar with the move as they do this in one of my Exhale Core Fusion dvd’s.  This is an awesome move to tone up the legs, glutes and hips.  It looks easy but looks can be deceiving with this one.

Results so far with the program are:

  1. Overall feeling really good and healthy (I considered myself healthy when I started but feel even better)
  2. Increased energy and positive mood
  3. Seeing a lot more definition of lean muscle in my arms, shoulders and back;  loss of inches in hip and thigh area

The exact amount of inches I have lost so far are 1/2 inch in my waist, 1/2 inch in my upper hip area, 1 inch in my lower hip area, 1/2 in. in each of my upper thighs.  My lower thigh and calf have actually increased about 1/4 inch but I think it is the muscles definition because it doesn’t look any bigger to me.  My upper arms have stayed about 1/4 inch within my day 1 measurements, too but there again I am noticing a lot more defined lean muscle so I am okay with that.

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Above are some motivational words I posted for myself this week.  I thought it appropriate since we were in a “transition” week and doing some new things, like the PIlates workout.  That workout will take anyone who has never done Pilates way out of their comfort zone and work muscles you didn’t know you had.   I also think these words can apply to anything in life really.  If things aren’t working it is time to try something else or do something about it.

My challenge group on facebook is a great support group for all of us that are doing the P90X3 program.  I think there are about 30+ of us in the group and we are all keeping each other accountable and motivated on a daily basis.  I think being in a dedicated group makes all the difference in the world of completing a 90 day program like this and I am so glad to be a part of it.

Next week we are on to our new group of exercises called Block 2 – Days 29 to 56 of the program.  I am looking forward to some of the new dvd’s we will be using – especially MMX – the kickboxing workout.  I have not done it yet but I watched a little of it to see what it was about.  Another new one is called Incinerator – I have not looked at that one but the name alone kind of scares me.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!


-Kimberlee

Working Out Week 4 of 2014

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The end of this week marks the 4th week of 2014 and the 3rd week of doing the P90X3 challenge with my facebook group.  The exercises this week were the same schedule as the past two weeks.  You can read my post on Week 1 of P90X3 here to see the complete schedule for weeks 1 – 3.  

My favorite workouts from the first three weeks were CVX and Isometrix.  I love how CVX uses a light dumbbell throughout most of the 30 minute workout.   It is a great combination of cardio and weight training.  My shy cat decided to get in one of the photos for this workout – see if you can find her below…

CVX workout week 3 P90X3  www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

Below in the photo I was getting ready to start CVX – listening to the beginning instructions and here is my cat doing his downdog pose.  I thought that was funny.

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Isometrix is unlike any type of yoga I have ever done.  In this workout you have to hold the poses for about 45 seconds each.  The downdog with one hand on your ankle is one of the hardest for me to hold that long as well as standing on one foot with your eyes closed and other foot raised up two or three inches off the floor.  It is harder than it sounds – try it.  The day I did this workout it was cold that morning and I was freezing when I woke up so I dressed in my fleece pants to keep warm.  I may not look very fashionable but I was warm.  My black cat decided to participate and get in these photos.  He is quite the workout cat.

wk 3 of P90X3  Isometrix  www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

I have started reading a new book – along with about 2 other books I am reading (I read a lot) called Success Principles.  In the book I found this great quote and wanted to share it:

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I have written this down and posted it on the wall behind my computer.  I think this is a great reminder that there are certain things we can not change in life and that we have no control over but I believe that our health and fitness is something that each and every one of us can choose to control and take responsibility for.

Overall I am still really enjoying P90X3 and my fun challenge group.  Next week is called the “Transition” week and the schedule changes some.  We are going to be doing some of the same workouts along with two or three new ones.  I will update the end of next week on that schedule.

I am not affiliated with this workout program.  I am just participating with a group and like to share my workouts and hope to inspire others to exercise.

Have a great weekend!

Kimberlee

Working Out Week 3 of 2014

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This week is my second week of my P90X3 challenge with my facebook group.  The exercises this week were the same schedule as last week.  You can see this post on Working Out Week 2 of 2014 for the complete schedule list.  The first 3 weeks of the program you do the same schedule.  Each day you do a different workout for 30 minutes 6 days a week.  There is an option to workout on Sunday or take a rest.  I usually take the rest day.

I think CVX is still my favorite in this rotation so far.  I love how you use a dumbbell throughout most of the workout.  I use 5 pounds which sounds like nothing but when you are doing cardio with that in your hands it feels heavy.   There is also an option to not use any weight or just use a basketball.  Tony says you could even grab a cat but I don’t think my cat would like that.  Although my one cat was present for most of this workout – he sat on the ottoman supervising my form.  Tony is funny throughout this whole workout with his comments.  I enjoy having a laugh or two while I am working out.

P90X3   CVX  week 2  www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

This week I switched Agility X and the Isometix workout days.  I did the Agility X on Friday and the Isometrix on Saturday.  I had a busy day Saturday with my one son and his schedule for Orchestra so I wanted a workout on Saturday morning that was not a hard cardio session where I get drenched in sweat.  Isometrix is not easy by any means but I do not tend to work up a huge sweat doing that one.

Agility X  P90X3  www.kimberleeskorner.com

Last week I did not care for Agility X but I liked it a little better this week.  You have to have tape on the floor to mark where you stand, step, jump, etc.  It is a hard workout in my opinion and takes some coordination with the footwork.  You also really get the heart rate up and sweat a lot.

My other favorite workout in this three week rotation is called Isometrix.  It is a yoga based workout where you hold each pose for 45 seconds.  The poses are challenging and to hold them for almost a minute is very hard.  It is a great total body workout that you can really feel in your core.

I was able to do one of the moves in Isometrix better this week called bound downdog split.  You have one hand on the mat and the other on your opposite ankle and the leg that doesn’t have a hand on the ankle in the air.  Last week my hand on the mat would sweat and slip a lot so this week I remembered that I had some yoga gloves that have grips on them.  The gloves were a gift last year from my husband – they go with my yoga grip socks that I use in the winter.  I had not ever used the gloves and decided today was the day to try them out.  They worked really well for the bound downdog split and for doing the crane pose.

Isometrix  P90X3  www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

I hope everyone is having a great weekend and keeping up with their workouts.  I will post again next weekend on the results of week 3 of P90X3.  Also, just to let you know I am not affiliated with the workout I am just posting my thoughts and sharing my own opinions.

Kimberlee

Workouts Week 51 of 2013

This past week I decided to do a routine of cardio one day and yoga the next day.  I really liked this workout schedule.

  • Monday – Cathe Friedrich Party Rockin Step #2 premix 1 – 33 minutes
  • Tuesday – Shiva Rea Daily Energy – Earth & Shavasana – 25 minutes
  • Wednesday – Cathe Friedrich Party Rockin Step #2 premix 2 – 32 minutes
  • Thursday – Shiva Rea Creative Core Abs – 24 minutes
  • Friday – Cathe Friedrich X10 – Step – 26 minutes
  • Saturday – yoga book – Tara Stiles-Slim, Calm, Sexy Yoga – 15 minutes

These were the dvd’s I used:

Workout dvd's wk 51 of 2013   Kimberlees  Korner

The Party Rockin Step #2 dvd was a great workout.  I realized I had not done this dvd yet after receiving it a couple of months ago.  There is also a Party Rockin Step #1 and I have used that workout.  For some reason I had not attempted the #2 dvd but decided to this week.  I think I like it better.  Although there was a little complication with the foot work on Monday.  I had previewed it on Sunday – my rest day – and was all ready.  I have found it is best to just watch the step workouts and get familiar with some of the moves before you actually do them.    For some reason on one of the moves I missed a step somewhere which sent the long step off the riser – thankfully I did not fall or hurt myself – which I have done before on some of the step workouts.  It did scare my cat out of the room though and scared me a little too.

Party Rockin Step 2 workout  www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

I love the Shiva Rea yoga dvd’s and own quite a few.  This week I did Daily Energy one day and the other day I did Creative Core Abs.  I was going to do her Yogini dvd on Saturday but just decided to do my yoga book since I got up a little later than normal and my husband was using the TV to watch the morning news.  I have a few yoga books and decided to use my Tara Stiles – Slim, Calm, Sexy Yoga book.  There are lots of great routines in this book and all the photos are in color, too.

Creative Core Abs Yoga dvd   www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

 This week I also tried out a new smoothie recipe that I made up.  I really like how it tasted.  I am calling it Cherry Vanilla Eggnog Smoothie.  Below is the recipe:

Cherry Vanilla Eggnog Smoothie  www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

Cherry Vanilla Eggnog Smoothie

10 frozen, pitted, dark cherries

3/4 c. Silk Eggnog

1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder

1/2 c. crushed ice

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth.

I bought the Silk eggnog for my sons since they all like eggnog.  When we went to the store after church on Sunday they didn’t have any regular eggnog so I thought since they like Vanilla Soymilk they would like this.  Wrong!  They informed me they didn’t think it tasted good.  So, I decided to use it in this smoothie recipe so it wouldn’t go to waste.  I also like the fact that the Silk eggnog has less calories and fat than regular eggnog.  A 1/2 cup of the Silk eggnog is only 2 g. of fat.  I don’t have any regular eggnog right now to give you the fat grams on it but I am sure it is over 2 g.   I really enjoyed this smoothie and am looking forward to making another one soon.

I also decided to order the P90X3 new workout dvd’s last week.  They arrived yesterday in the mail.  I have not had chance to look at them much as I have been so busy with holiday things the past couple of days.  I am hoping to be able to preview a couple of the dvd’s today.  I will be joining a facebook challenge group on my Team Krazy Fit on January 6, 2014.  This will be a 90 day program of working out 6 days a week.

P90X3

I hope everyone is doing well and trying to get in a little fitness in between all the holiday activities.  Even if it is only 15 minutes a day it is better than nothing.

Have a great weekend!

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Fitness Friday Week 49 of 2013

Fitness Friday this week – should be called Freezing Fitness Friday!  It has gotten very cold here in Texas in the last 24 to 36 hours.  It was a beautiful day on Wednesday – 79 degrees and yesterday it was 34.  Today it is 27 and suppose to go down to 16 tonight.  On top of the cold temperatures we also had some freezing rain and sleet early this morning.  A lot of people are without power.  So far our power has not been affected and I am hoping it stays that way.  Praying for all those without power for it to be restored to them soon.

Well – on to the fitness post.  Below are the workouts I used this week:

Workouts wk 49 of 2013  www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

This week I chose to to a schedule of cardio, weights and then yoga.  So my workouts were:

  • Monday – Cathe – Rockout Knockout
  • Tuesday – Cathe – Lean Legs & Abs
  • Wednesday – Shiva Rea Yoga – More Daily Energy
  • Thursday – Cathe X10 Hi-Lo workout
  • Friday – Cathe Flex Train
  • Saturday – Shiva Rea Yoga – More Daily Energy

I really like Rockout Knockout.  It is a kickboxing workout that uses weighted gloves for part of the workout.  Lots of sweating in this cardio session.

rockout knockout workout  www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

My yoga session on Wednesday was accompanied by my two faithful workout friends – my cats.  They like yoga workouts much better than cardio.  The More Daily Energy dvd has several workouts to choose from in the yoga matrix.  I chose to do Evolution Standing Flow and the shavasana which took about 27 minutes.

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Today’s workout, Flex Train, took a little motivation to get out of bed and get it done since it was so cold.  Once I got moving around everything was good.  I was just glad to wake up and have power and a warm house.  This workout has lots of different chapters to mix and match.  Today I chose to do the warm up, legs & shoulders, disc lunges, legs-firewalkers, core-abs and the stretch.  Lots of variety in this workout and the shoulder section gives you a real burn as well as the ab work.

Flex Train workout   www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

I also created a new smoothie recipe earlier this week.  I used some leftover cranberry sauce I made on Thanksgiving in the recipe.  I am calling it Cranberry Christmas Smoothie.  I thought it was really good!  Recipe is below:

Cranberry Smoothie  from www.kimberleeskorner.com/blog

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This time of year is busy so it seems more difficult to fit workouts in every day.  I usually try and schedule something even if it is only a 20 or 25 minute session.  It keeps me on track and starts my day off better if I find time to workout even for just a few minutes. I have not decided yet what I am going to schedule for next week.  I might do the cardio, weights and yoga routine again.  I am also considering ordering the new P90X3 that is coming out next week.  My fitness group on facebook will be starting a challenge for 90 days with the new dvd’s and I would like to participate.  Changing my workouts regularly keeps me interested and offers me new challenges.  What workouts are you currently doing?  Click on Leave a Reply to tell me about them.

Have a great day!

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Fitness Friday Week 48 of 2013

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This is my weekly fitness update.  I am planning to do a weekly post on my workouts, workout tips, smoothie recipes, etc once a week.  It will either be called Workout Wednesday or Fitness Friday.  This week Wednesday was very busy so I am doing the Friday version.

Since this week was a holiday week and my 3 sons were off school from Wednesday on through the weekend I decided to give myself a slightly lighter workout schedule.  I always plan my workouts on Sundays and they are scheduled from Monday to Saturday.  This week I decided to do my Exhale Core Fusion dvd’s alternating with my Shiva Rea yoga dvd’s.  Below are the workouts I used:

Workouts for week 48 of 2013 from Kimberlees Korner

I really like the Exhale Core Fusion series and how they are formatted on the dvd.  Each dvd is approximately 50 minutes long but they are divided into 10 minute segments.  I usually choose to do 30 or 40 minutes depending on how early I got up and how much time I have before getting the boys off to school.  Some of the dvd’s also have a 5 to 10 minute bonus segment at the end.  I love the results I get from these workouts and I say I chose a lighter schedule but these workouts are not as easy as they look.  They really tone up your whole core and the leg workouts they have in them are amazing.  The exercises look easy and simple but yield big results.

The Shiva Rea dvd’s are divided into different length of segments.  A lot of hers that I own are about 20 minutes long per segment as the case with the AM Energy.  The Creative Core series is a little different set up and I just did the whole dvd which is about 25 minutes long, I believe.  I love yoga and her yoga workouts are some of my favorites.

So, this weeks schedule was as follows:

  • Monday – ECF – Body Sculpt – 30 minutes
  • Tuesday – Shiva Rea Creative Core + Lower Body – 25 minutes
  • Wednesday – ECF – Pure Intensity – 40 minutes
  • Thursday – Shiva Rea – AM Energy – 20 minutes
  • Friday – ECF – Power Sculpt – 35 minutes
  • Saturday – Shiva Rea –  AM Energy – 20 minutes
  • Sunday – off-rest day

Below are some of the photos from the workouts:

yoga creative core lower body Kimberlees Korner

ecf pure intensity workout Kimberlees Korner

 

As you can see from the photos my faithful workout partner was present – my cat.  In the one photo you can see him even watching the yoga dvd.  He is a funny cat.  He usually sits in the middle of the room waiting for me to do my workouts every day.  I also had to use my fitness grip socks this week that my husband bought me last year for Christmas as it was kind of chilly most mornings.  Thankful I had those and didn’t have to be barefoot or I would have had some cold toes!

I didn’t have time to blend up any new smoothies this week.  I continue to drink my green goddess smoothie at least 2 to 3 times per week.  I was having one almost every day but now that the weather is colder I am not really in a smoothie mood like I was in the warmer months.

I am planning to schedule some cardio and strength training workouts for next week.  I like to alternate my schedule so I don’t get bored.  What workouts are you planning for next week?  Let me know by clicking on Leave A Reply.

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Rocktober Workout Weeks 3 & 4

Today is my final workout of the Rocktober challenge. Week 4 started for me last Tuesday and I finished my 3rd workout of week 4 today.  The exercises for this past week of the challenge were tough.   Especially the push up jacks and the side plank with the hip dip and leg pull in.

I am also including my week 3 in this post as I was unable to blog about it last week.  I had my parents visiting and my kids were also out of school for a few extra days for a little fall break.  Life seems to get in the way of blogging sometimes for me.   Week 3 was also challenging and I really enjoyed some of the exercises from that week.

Below are the photos from weeks 3 and 4.  I did not have time to do collages for week 4 so  I have just included some single photos of some of the exercises from that week.

Rocktober wk 3 day 1  Kimberlees Korner

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I really enjoyed being a part of this challenge group on the Betty Rocker group page through facebook.  Lots of great and interesting people who participated in this challenge from all over the world.  The workouts were something different from my normal dvd’s and books I use.  I also really have noticed more definition in my arms, abs and back after completing this 4 week challenge.   I was also working out with my Cathe Friedrich dvd’s on the days I was not using the Rocktober workouts and doing yoga on the weekend.  I try and workout 6 to 7 days per week for 25 to 45 minutes per workout – depending on my time available and the workout I have planned.  I believe the key to success with any workout program is your commitment and then planning a time and place to do the workout and following through.  The end results are worth the time you invest – not just to be physically more fit but to have better overall health, more energy, and confidence.

Now that Rocktober is over I will be continuing the use of my Cathe dvd’s and doing a little more yoga.  I will keep you updated on my future workouts.  I am also planning to review a new yoga book I have been using for a few weeks now.  Please subscribe via bloglovin, email, or RSS feed by clicking on any of those icons in the sidebar to stay updated.

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Workout – Final Week of Focus T25

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This is the final week of my 10 week challenge group for Focus T25.  I am proud to say I have completed this 10 week journey.  To be honest with you this is the longest I have ever stuck with one workout program.  Yes, I workout daily but usually I start a fitness program and use it for 4 to 6 weeks then get bored with it and move on to another program or type of exercise.

I think being in the facebook challenge group was very positive and motivating and helped me stay focused to do the complete 10 week program.  It was a fun and encouraging to read others’ posts and post your own workouts each day.  I also have gotten to know some amazing and truly committed fitness people who are such a positive inspiration.  I would encourage anyone who is starting a new fitness program to give a facebook group a try, if one is available, and be a participator in the posts and discussions.  It can only help you succeed.

The following are some of my final T25 photo collages for week 5 of Beta and week 10 of the overall program:

Focus T25 Beta wk 5 day 1Focus T25 Beta wk 5 core cardio

Focus T25 Beta week 5 day 4Focus T25 Beta wk 5 day 5 double friday

My overall final review on this 10 week program is that it was truly amazing!  The workouts are a challenge and they will give you results -especially if you follow a clean eating plan!  This program has greatly improved my physical stamina as well as given me a very strong and tight core.  I also have much more tone in my legs.   I have lost inches – mainly in my waist and hips.  I have lost over 2 inches now in the hip area in 10 weeks!  Other benefits I have noticed include:  sleeping better (more soundly – I didn’t really have any sleep issues to start with other than an occasional night of not sleeping well), increased daily energy, more positive outlook on life,  improved skin tone – I think all that sweating is some form of a facial!  Also Shaun T, the creator of the program and the instructor, is so positive and motivating – you can not help but want to wake up and workout.  He has been a great positive source of energy and influence on my mental attitude the last two months.

If you are looking for a program to change your body as well as your life I would recommend Focus T25.  It is a workout that you can do in less than 30 minutes per day 5 to 6 days per week and get great results.       Note:  I am not affiliated with Focus T25 or BeachBody.  I am just a 40 something mother of 3 who has been working out on my own to various books or dvd programs for the past 10 years and decided to share my experience.

I hope you enjoyed my reviews on the weekly progress of T25.  Currently I am doing another challenge called Rocktober from the Betty Rocker.  It is for the whole month of October so I will be posting updates on that each week.  I will also be starting my new Cathe Friedrich workouts that I received last week – I had preordered them back in March.  There are 8 dvd’s and I can’t wait to use them in the coming weeks!

Have a great weekend!

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