The week that was...
"Insanity"
July 15 - July 22, 2013
Project 52 (29/52)
in - san - i - ty (n)
1. a deranged state of mind
2. extreme foolishness or irrationality
synonyms: madness - lunacy - craziness
I have to admit, I'm actually kinda proud of myself. I would probably even pat myself on the back if my arms didn't hurt so freakin' much. But at least those aching arms are more toned than they were two months ago. That's how long it takes to conquer the Insanity workout with the crazy (but awesome, inspiring, and oh so cute cuuuuute) Shaun T. Two months, 6 days a week, of crazy a$$ high-intensity interval training workouts in my basement. Just moi, Shaun T, bottles of water, a fan, my towel, and two dogs who think my jumping around is an invitation to play (after the first week, the basement door was shut to keep the mutts outta my way...partly for their own protection should I collapse on them). Last week was the finish line. I'm now an official Insaniac. Boo-yah. Pass the Advil.
I don't own a scale. It was tossed out the window after years of a toxic relationship. I didn't take measurements either. I don't need to. I know EXACTLY how I'm doing by how my clothes fit, or don't fit. And I have to say after two months of Insanity it's kinda insane how much better I feel about myself both physically AND mentally. Because when it comes right down to it, working out and eating healthy is 99.9% a mental game. And THAT is the toughest part for moi. Making the long-term commitment and not trying to rationalize my way out of it (which I'm pretty darn good at doing).
I went into this craziness knowing the challenge for moi would not be whether I was strong enough physically (okay, I questioned that a little!)...but strong enough mentally. And after two months of not missing one freakin' workout and having to dig deep within myself at times, I have proven that yes indeed I am stronger than I thought both mentally and physically. I now realize that the strongest muscle in my body is my brain. I'm INSANELY strong. Which should come as no surprise at all to the Better-Half. He's known for quite some time that living with me is insanity more times than not. Now he has all the proof he needs. In the immortal words of Shaun T, as he is torturing me from my television screen..."I'm smilin' cause I love it".
Please join me on Sundays for my new link up "Song-ography".
This week's song title is George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun"
Wow! Good for you! That's amazing! You are one strong lady inside and out!!!
ReplyDeleteHey a big pat on the back for you!!!! You should be very proud of yourself, because it definitely takes alot of mental strength to do that!
ReplyDeletecongrats and you deserve many many many pats on the back... i want to know how you took that self portrait, and how many times you had to take one to get this fantastic shot
ReplyDeleteLet's just say I got ALMOST as good of a workout taking this shot as I got from Insanity! lol. I just got done my last workout yesterday, so I took my camera and set it on the floor above my head. I put it on timer and then ran to get in place :) LOTS of bad shots before I got this one, haha.
DeleteCongratulations! I am impressed. Seriously. Six days a week and you didn't miss a workout for 2 months? That's awesome! I agree--that's indicative of MENTAL strength as much as physical. Now if I could just get myself in gear . . .
ReplyDeleteYou rock chica!! I tossed the scale too. We had a horrible relationship. I weigh way more than I look, I say it's all my muscle. I look healthy, i feel great, and my clothes fit. That is what matters!! I would love to do a sweat session with you!
ReplyDeleteI'm proud of you girl. I just don't know if I could do it again. But you sorta have me motivated. And I think that is my favorite self portrait of you all all time!
ReplyDeleteYOU ROCK!
ReplyDeleteThat's all :D
Congratulations! I am still at the stage where I consider (!) doing something against the signs of aging.Good that my eyesight is not what it used to be!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot ....well done.
Congrats, that's awesome! I will be back at the gym after my vacation and I will have to start thinking more about what I eat too.
ReplyDeleteThe picture tells a story by it self, and an excellent picture too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story behind that wonderful photo! You've got guts girl!
ReplyDeleteYou are a rock star! I love this photo because I totally get it. Wonderful POV too. I don't think I could keep myself motivated at home, even with Shaun T. I do go to the gym every day. I'm scared to miss because it's so incredibly hard to get re-motivated. I agree about the mental thing and the insanity thing too.
ReplyDeleteBravo! Feeling good about your workout mentally is what counts. That's what I'm thinking in my 6th week of the Couch to 5K program -- much less intense than Insanity but a big stretch for me. From walking to running 22 minutes. I never would have believed it even 2 months back. I feel great! Maybe I'll be up for Insanity at some point!
ReplyDeleteRunning is my achilles heel! I have tried various programs and no success so far. What's the secret? I would love to be a better runner so I can do a triathlon!
DeleteWorkouts are never fun, but they are rewarding!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteKeep doin' it as long as you are able Kath. You look fabulous! Rock on girl!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome - congrats to you! Oh, how I wish I had your discipline.
ReplyDeleteGreat story shot. Love the blue shoe!
ReplyDeleteGood for you - keep it up! :-)
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Boo Yah...congrats!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the program and on the great selfie!
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations on following through and finishing! You look fabulous! You are so right about it being mostly a mental game. I have been participating in a boot camp since July 1 and the hardest part is just getting started. Once I lace up my sneakers and start moving, it is easy from there. No matter how hard the workout is!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You definitely have to get to the point where you want it bad enough. . . glad you made it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post!
ReplyDeletecongratulations! and what a great photo!!! I just discovered you in blogland and your song-ography sounds like so much fun~ i hope to play along this week!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I completely agree about the mental power to all this and that it can be so easy to talk yourself out of it. I can easily find an excuse not to go to zumba but luckily my other half ignores them and tells me to go anyway which is brilliant for me. Having that support means even when I am so not feeling like I have someone to remind me why I go at all. Sometimes having that voice is invaluable
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Congratulations - I have played with the idea of getting this program - might have to 'just do it!'. We joined the gym a year ago and I have to say that it has been the best damn decision I finally put my foot down to get EVER. I am also anti-scales and though I'm not dropping dress sizes at lightening speed, I am feeling better and looking better. We have generally eaten healthy - just bad on the portion side - that has changed.
ReplyDeleteBy-the-way, your picture is fantastic. Will Alieve do? (allergic to ibuprofen here!)
Way to go! Hopefully this will inspire me to get off my butt and lose my baby belly...maybe. :)
ReplyDeleteHuzzah! My daughter does the same thing although she is ridiculously skinny but so proud of her abs. I swear she could fit through a crack in the fence. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteOh well done you Kathy - made me laugh about the dogs. If I try and do yoga I usually get a cat wrapping itself around my ankles or sniffing at my ear (only if I'm lying on the floor obviously) :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh.. You rock girl.. Now excuse me while I get off the couch and grab another cup of Joe.. I really need to exercise more.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
Helaty and good lokking insanity that is. Well done, and nice picture :)
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