Day 1 Work Out

Hey everyone! so March 1st is the official start date of my 60 day work out challenge! woo hoo!! And even though today is only the 2nd.. I must say I am off to a good start and I am already Very sore!! 
So as you know I am Doing the Insanity program..and to say the least it is Definitely Insane! The First day you start with the fit test which consists of a warm up, stretching, work outs in one minute intervals, and then stretching to finish.

First the warm up is a 1 min 50 sec work out where you:
Jog in place-15 sec
Jumping Jacks- 15 sec
The Heisman- 20 sec
     Jumping from side to side, one leg to the other.
123's-30 sec
     stepping 3 times (outside leg first then inside leg then outside leg) and on the 3rd step you lift the inside leg keeping your stomach tight.
Butt Kicks-15 sec
High Knees- 15 sec
and Mummy Kicks-15 sec
     kicking alternating legs and crossing arms in front of you one over the other with each kick. 

While doing all of these work outs you keep your stomach tight and keep your breathing regular. The goal is to do as many of each move as many times as you can in the given time to really get your heart rate going.

Now that was just the warm up! Then I stretch for a minute and a half with diff. stretches. first I would squat with my legs more than shoulder length a part and as I breath in I would lift my arms above my head and putting my arms down while breathing out. Then you just do some basic leg stretches like touching your toes and leaning from side to side. Then go back to center and leaning forward roll your back slowly till you are standing straight.

It is very important to get a really good stretch so you don't pull any muscles and so you don't cramp up. Plus it will help make you longer and leaner.

Now the work out! :-)
After stretching you take a 30 water break.

Then the program has you alternating 1 minute breaks with 1 minute strenuous work outs! haha
This is what they have me do:
Switch Kicks-1 min
   Kicking as high in front of you as you can alternating legs. 2 kicks = 1 rep.
rest-1 min

Power Jacks-1 min
   Do a jumping jack but when you put your arms down you squat.
rest-1 min
Power Knees-1 min
   Shift weight on left leg and with knee slightly bent, put arms above head holding your hands together. Then you lift your right leg up and bring your hands to your knee. Then put your leg down and arms back up over your head. Repeat.
rest-1 min
Power Jumps-1min
   Start in squatting position and then jump bringing your knees up with you. Land softly to avoid injury.
rest-1 min
Globe Jumps-1 min
   Start in squatting position with arms down in front of you jump backwards, then to the left, then forward, then to the right. 4 jumps = 1 rep
rest-1 min
Suicide Jumps-1 min
   Start in a push up position with your knees tucked into your chest. Stay down and kick legs back so you are in a full push up position then bring knees back in to chest. After knees are tucked jump straight up, go back down and repeat
rest-1 min
Push-Up Jacks-1 min
   Get in push up position. When you go down spread legs. When you push back up bring legs back to starting position.
*rest-1 min 50 sec
Low Plank Oblique-1 min
   Start in plank position (elbows and toes on ground and toes touching.) bring right leg forward on your side almost touching your elbow (on the outside) then bring it back to starting position. Then do the same for the left side and keep alternating.
rest-50 sec

then Following the Fit test work you you stretch for another 4 minutes repeating the stretches you did before the work out.

This work out program is NOT for everyone.. if you have any knee shoulder back or neck injuries you should probable try something else because it does put a lot of pressure on those specific joints. Not only that but it is an extreme mental challenge and body challenge.

Eating wise I hadn't kept track since I decided to start this 60 day program on a whim.. But I am sure it was nothing I would want to suggest for others to eat haha Tomorrow I will have more details on my attempt to eating healthy.

**Now this is what I am doing but for those of you who are just starting out, you can either do a modified version of what I am doing..but spreading the time out more or doing a specific number of each work out (say 3 sets of 12 reps for each) or you could do something completely different.
For those of you who Hate gyms or don't have the time/freedom to go to a gym..I would suggest going for a run outside for 25 mins and then doing some different ab work outs when you get back in.

Or you could Get a Kick Boxing video or a Yoga/Pilate video and work out in the comfort of your own home. There are a lot of great videos out there so if this is the way you decide to go pick something you will really enjoy. Maybe dancing or stretching band work outs would be more suitable for you.  But make sure you are getting at least 25 minutes of cardio in your work out..Even if you have to run or bike before you do your video of choice.

Now for your food choices..

In the morning I suggest eating a piece of fruit and then a bowl of cereal or oatmeal or an egg. For lunch I would eat some form of protein..either tuna fish, chicken, or beef with some celery (or another kind of vegetable..carrots, cucumbers, peppers etc.) Then for dinner I would chose something satisfying but light. One of my favorites is a Chicken Caesar Salad. Try to stay away from potatoes at night. If anything Incorporate them to your lunch if you want. what ever you do, DO NOT rule out carbs! they are very necessary for your daily function..but if you have them they should be whole wheat or from your starchy vegetables like peas.  Other dinner choices are steak, salmon or flounder, chicken cutlets, etc. Just stay away from anything deep fried! In between your meals it is important to eat something small like fruit, nuts or a low calorie protein bar, or even a protein shake.

These are my guidelines for how you should eat daily..Obv. there can be some adjustments because like any one you are going to get bored of eating the same thing all the time. Look up some healthy cook books (one of my favs is Bill Phillips) and I would say once a week you are allowed to cheat on ONE maybe two things.. But do not cheat the whole day..that will just set you back and make you feel horrible.

So that is all for day one! Good Luck and God Bless!!