Today I was very productive. I wanted to walk, but the Monkey Boy didn't, so I just did some videos at home, and did my Quickfire Challenges (QFC) for today.
I pulled out an oldie but goodie and did Turbo Jam's Cardio Party and Ab Jam, back to back (65 minutes, 805 calories). I forgot how much fun Turbo Jam is! My legs are still a little sore today, but doing TJ felt like I was stretching my legs more than hurting them. It felt great! All of the kicks and stuff, PLUS I wore my HRM for the first time with it (I think) so I was able to see that it actually was a pretty good workout.
I felt like I had a lot of energy, and when the "turbo" segment came around, I still had energy to go! I felt so blessed when I finished, like God's joy and energy was just radiating from me. If my heart could cry, it would have (tears of joy, of course!).
After TJ I ate something and moved onto the 2 QFCs for today. I did them both back to back, and it took me 15 minutes total to complete them (129 calories). The first is a Side Lunge with Windmill Arms, which I did as fast as I possibly could (for the sake of cardio and burning calories). This also felt like a stretch to my legs, which felt great. The second was seated leg extensions again (no weight), which I could do pretty easily. I did these the other day, and I felt like I needed that rest after my set (25 i think). Today I did 2 sets of 50, of both of those exercises (100 total of each) and felt like I could do more. Maybe I will, if I find myself starting to fall asleep (I swear I can't not sit on the couch, or lie on my back w/out falling asleep).
I have a lot of energy now and it feels great, considering this morning I was tired, cranky and didn't want to exercise. It's funny how getting up and doing something totally changed my moral. If I didn't do something, I probably would have had a blah day, AND I wouldn't have felt God's strength and joy run through me (so awesome!). I am on Stage 3 of the lifestyle changes that Sparkpeople help us work through, and one of the things I had to do was find an inspriational/motivating quote, and I always think of it--especially today. You guys have heard me say this before, "I can do ALL THINGS through Christ who gives me strength." It's my favorite bible scriputre (Philippians 4:13) and my inspriational quote. Man, just think of all of the possibilities! It gets me pumped and gives me energy.
Find a motivational and/or inspirational quote and apply it to your lives everyday. Print it out and put it somewhere that you can see it and read it everyday. I'm telling you, faith like this with something that motivates you can move mountains! It will surely help you to make each and everyday count!
I can do this. I am a star. SO ARE YOU!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Day 194 (day 5 / week 28)
Posted by Melissa Henning at 10:13 AM
Labels: 15 minutes, 65 minutes, ab jam, Cardio Party, Phil 4:13, Quickfire Challenge (QFC), sore muscles, Turbo Jam Maximum Results
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Sounds great! I signed up for the QFC ages ago, but since they come into my Spark inbox and not my normal email, I never remember to do them... Anyway, just curious what calories TJ burnt, compared to what Spark gives for the same minutes of Kickboxing. Do you remember?
Hi Miriam! You should do the QFCs with me! I think they are so fun and totally work at shocking your body (I am STILL feeling the T Stands). In regards to your question, I did Cardio Party and Ab Jam together. I burned a total of 805 calories for both (combined). I didn't think to stop and see what I burned after Cardio Party. I just wanted to keep the energy momentum moving :). I have learned that everyday is different though. I might do the same 2 videos again tomorrow and burn less (or more). Anyhow, I think SP over estimates my calories burned for TJ, SP said I would have burned over 900 calories for both of them. Only 100 off, so that's not too bad :).
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