So, I decided to delve into the videos I bought over the weekend.
In an attempt to bring the workout home to me, I went crazy at London Drugs on Saturday and got a few workout videos - to concentrate more on the toning and stretching side of things (because I am crazy for cardio).
After fiddling around with the DVD player which decided to die the moment I wanted to use it, I went to the trusty old mac computer and popped one of those puppies in. First up: Yoga Meltdown with Jillian:
About 10 minutes into the routine, I decided that this was a little more cardio / fast-paced than I wanted tonight. Also learned that Jillian is much more fun to watch on TV than having her as a trainer (by way of video).
So, I turned that one off - not in the mood - nope sorry!
Now I am wondering about the other Jillian video I got: The 30 Day Shred:
All my weight watcher buddies use this shred video and talk about it with high regard - so I am going to give it a try - but it is still in the plastic wrap.
Since I wasn't in the mood for any hard-core nilly-willy, I popped in this Meditation for Beginners video.
This is exactly what the doctor ordered.
This meditation video was all about being mindful - which is something that I haven't really done in a long time. As soon as I started connecting my mind to my body, I began to feel the soreness in my knees, ankles and wrists. I have a tendency to ignore the pain in my joints, which is not good. This was a good reminder that I need to PAY ATTENTION to my body, especially since I do so many high-intensity cardio workouts.
One of my July goals will be to do this type of meditation at least once a week to remind my silly little self that I need to pay attention to my body a little more and be mindful of what my body is telling me.
Food Patrol today: 28 Points consumed (2 points over daily points allowance due to 10-point muffin from Tim Hortons that was consumed this morning - I had no idea it would be 10 points, live and learn my friends, live and learn!)
Yeah I remember when I looked up the info. for a TH banana muffin and it was like 12 points or something, i just about passed out I was so shocked! Needless to say I haven't had one of those in a while lol.
ReplyDeleteIt's really great that you're paying attention to what your body is telling you, that is so important and something I need to work on too.
I've got 30 Day Shred too but I haven't tried it yet, maybe I'll test it out this week :)
Way to go Lisa, you're doing awesome!
Muffins are the WORST when it comes to high points values. Seriously not worth it. I might have to buy that DVD, could be helpful when school starts. Keep up the hard work Lisa :)
ReplyDeleteOh, muffins. There were some in the break room on Monday and I had a bunch of points left, so I looked up the info on them. PASS! 10 points? I'd rather spend that on a meal than a silly muffin.
ReplyDeleteI really want to try the JM Yoga video, but she does terrify me. That said, the 30DS is amazing. It's tough, but worth it. It's blissfully short. Give it a try!