We interrupt this Monday’s post to bring you …

… hung over and heartburn-afflicted Emily. Gross.

So I ate a little crappy this weekend. Nothing insane, but still – I could have done with out homemade pizza  with two apple cider beers TWO nights in a row. Yes, I get hung over from two beers. What is that?! At any rate, I’m definitely feeling it this morning. Yowza. It’s 3:30 am as I type this, because I couldn’t take the heartburn anymore.

I’ve thought a lot about habits lately. Just because it was the Superbowl (insert any event, really) why did I feel like “I deserved” that stuff? I’m not saying I shouldn’t ever eat pizza, but I obviously know that eating it for two days is a bad idea. Not only weight-gain wise, but just the general ick feeling my body gets.

Sometimes I equate food with celebration. When really, the reason I’m celebrating or having a good time is usually the people I’m with. I know I’ve said before “Oh, I’m out to eat and this is a special occasion, time to go all out!” Instead, I need to work on thinking “I’m out with amazing people and it IS a special occasion because they’re here.” Does that make any sense? The food is what I get excited for, but really the excitement lies in the event and people. It’s hard to change those patterns we’ve built-in, right?

Hey, it happens. I’m nowhere near perfect! Just, note to self: don’t do that again.

In rock-your-socks-off news, I am killing it on the work-out front! Here’s some proof via my Instagram account (@FitandFreeEmily).

 

(I’ll be posting a weekly weigh in on IG and Facebook!)

Jillian Michaels Body Revolution: Week One

I. love. this. program. (Yes, so much that each word is its own sentence.)

I plan on doing a comprehensive summary/vlog every two weeks; when the DVDs change-up. Each set of two weeks is exactly the same, so I’ll have a better idea of the results/moves after each two-week set. That being said, I LOVE it so far! I’m finding it to be a lot more beginner friendly than many of her other programs. It still kicks your butt, no joke about that, but she has definitely used some lower-impact moves to ease you in to the program.

Workout Notes

Workout 1: Start off strong with basic moves that target “front of the body” muscles like chest, shoulders, arms, quads and core! This workout is about building balance and core strength to burn calories and prep your body for the upcoming workouts. 

I loved every second of this DVD. Especially Sumo Squats and the Tricep Kickbacks! I hate Bicycle Crunches, but hey, my lower abs are definitely getting stronger!

Equipment needed: hand weights

Workout 2: Continue building “back of the body” moves that work your back, biceps, glutes, hamstrings, and core. 

My back is SO weak! I was definitely feeling sore after this workout. I love using resistance bands, and those were incorporated into this set of moves. I feel like they really stretch my muscles and tone more effectively. I was also introduced to a new-to-me move, Good Mornings.

Equipment needed: hand weights and resistance bands

(There’s also cardio, but I’ll go over that in the Week 2 wrap-up)

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Again, it’s a little early on to say Body Revolution is 100% amazing, but I’m really impressed with the results I’m seeing and feeling so far. This week is a repeat of Week One, so I’m going to push EXTRA through all these moves. I’ve got it DOWN!

That is … after this killer heartburn subsides. Ugggggggh. Looks like a nighttime workout will be in order today. And instead of leftover pizza (seriously, it’s EVERYWHERE!) my meals today will be filled with lots and lots of water, fruit and veggies. I’m working on a couple of “beginner” juice recipes (carrot-based, done. beet-based, done, GREENS-based: experimentation mode!) to share with you all. Back to eating foods that make my body feel energized and happy!

Did you have a healthy Superbowl weekend? Ready to tackle a new week?