Day # 2 - Plyometric Cardio (part 1)

Today was not a really good day. Well, the upside was I am now wearing my shoes while working out. The downside was the asthma attack that ensued.

It started out great. I was working up a great deal of sweat. But it was starting to get harder when Shaun T asked us to pick up our pace. And then he asked us to go even faster. I stopped when needed to catch my breath but I got back in.

However, when the time showed 34 mins left of the workout, my breath started to come in gasps and my chest tightened bad. When I heard myself wheezing, I knew I had to find my inhaler. I called to hubby and he took one look at me and started rummaging through my bag for my inhaler. After taking the two puffs with great difficulty, I could breathe again. Even though my breaths came in gulps.

Hubby then ordered me to stop for the night. I looked crestfallen. So he said, I can do the same workout again the next day. 

I know that this means taking two days doing the same workout. But I know my limitations and will try to adjust accordingly. The important thing is, I stick to it.

One thing for sure. I am starting to feel sore all over my body, especially in my calves and thighs. But I relish in the pain. Because it means I am definitely working out.

Day #1 - Fit Test

And so it begins. The insane journey. Thank God I have hubby to do it with, and Syeela has the boys to do it with.

Well, it's the first day. So we will start with the measurements. Despite my dying humiliation, here are my current measurements and pictures before the Insanity Beach Body...

Front

Side

Space is an issue here. Our apartment is only 900 square feet. The living room isn't spacious enough, so I did the fit test in hubby's study. It barely accommodated one person's workout. Since we don't have a laptop, it is hard to bring the videos elsewhere. In the meantime, we will just make do.

Looking at the fit test's score, it looked great to me at first. Then when I heard how many kicks they did in the video, I knew I was out of shape. My scores dwindled from that point as I was really struggling to even breathe through my nostrils. But hearing Shawn T's voice kept me going. It was hard, but I tried my best. 

First Fit Test (18.3.2013)

The hardest part were the power jumps and the push-up jacks. Those nearly killed me. I hurt my ankle landing on one of the power jumps. Hubby told me it was because I was not wearing shoes. I will be getting an exercise mat so I can wear shoes inside my home. I do not want any injuries. 

When it was finally over, I was so relieved, and was already sweating a river and had to sit down because I was about to throw up. My face was so flushed that hubby said he has never seen my face that red. The great thing was, I didn't even need my inhaler at all afterwards! It means I must be doing it right even though my score was low. I will try my best to improve on my next fit test. 

Despite feeling relieved, I was sad that I was done. I couldn't wait for my next workout, and see how I can push myself further.

One thing left to do... plan a healthy diet properly.

Feather Dusting Session

Fuh fuh... Ah-choooo!

Yup, my blog is that dusty. So I am taking out my feather duster and hopefully will do this chore of keeping the dust away periodically.

The Insanity Beach Body DVD (Alor Setar version)

The reason I am finally dusting away is because I am trying to boost my own enthusiasm, and thus keeping the momentum, of my new endeavor next week! Thanks to my great buddy Bobab, I now have the Insanity Beach Body DVDs!!!! Say whaaattt??? Yup!! So... to start it...

Quoting Bobab, "Now get off your butt." Wokeh bebeh! (Getting off my butt needs a few days...)

7 Jeans... Yeehaa!!

So, I am compiling some stuff which includes the workout schedule, the workout tracker and measurement tracker... Insyaallah, I will keep my progress updated so I can see when (not if) changes occur. I even bought myself four 7 jeans that don't fit for myself. Just so I can motivate myself.

I am lucky I guess coz hubby will do this with me. In the meantime, we agree to finish off the week with normal (Malaysian normal, which is not normal) meals and eating portions. Next week, we will hopefully stick to a new regime and diet. And yes Syeel, by we, I mean you as well... muahahaha...

Hopefully, my next entry will be on Sunday, which will feature my Fitness Test. 

:)