Update!

Good morning!


I was very excited to do ZWOW #20 (and still am) but my legs were so sore from the previous workouts that I decided to give myself a break for a day...Then, the poison ivy I apparently came into contact with during Memorial Day weekend reared its ugly head. 


So here's the deal. I went camping two weekends ago. Had to pee really bad. Instead of walking a ways to the outhouse I decided to go in the woods behind our tent. The one place I decided to squat just happened to be right on a poison ivy plant. That's right. I've got poison ivy on my ass. It is not fun. At all. The thought of working out and sweating makes me cringe. I'm so sad because I want to work out. I need to work out. But I don't think my butt could handle it. 


Thankfully, its not the kind of rash that has blisters. Just red and raised bumps like hives. Its pretty miserable. Let me tell you, it is not attractive to scratch your ass. I'm dreading this Saturday. I'm running a 10K. Really?! How am I going to pull this off. it takes 1-3 weeks for poison ivy to go away!!!! This is going to be miserable. 
:( 


On a happier note, I started doing my food journals again. I will post today's journal either tonight or tomorrow! Take care everyone!


Here's a pic of my daughters and I on our camping trip...This was before the poison ivy squat. Haha!

Love,
Lori

Beating My Personal Best ZWOW #13

Hello again! And a special hi to my new viewers! :) I posted a comment on Zuzkalight's latest workout on You Tube expressing how excited I was for the new site because of all the hate comments on her videos. I got a bunch of "thumbs ups" and two people commented and checked out my blog. Pretty cool! 


Anyway, I did ZWOW #13 last night and beat my personal best by a landslide! Especially on my Bunny Hops!! The workout was a Tabata workout where basically you do an exercise for 20 seconds and have a rest for 10 seconds then do 20 seconds again and so on until you do 8 whole sets. This workout consisted of 4 Tabata exercises. I actually beat Zuzana on some exercises and on others I came really close to her number. That is so exciting! I'm definitely getting stronger. The only thing I modified was my Leg Raises. I bent my knees to do them rather than keeping my legs straight.


Here are my results:


Alt. Leg Balance Burn
11, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 13, 13


Bunny Hop
26, 21, 15, 12, 13, 13, 13, 13


Weighted Leg Raise
7, 8, 8, 8, 7, 7, 6, 7


Broad Jump Burpees
3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 2


You really should try this workout. Its actually kind of fun! LOL. My legs are SO sore today and her new workout of the week is heavy on the legs. Gah! I'm not going to be able to walk tomorrow! LOL. It was a chilly day yesterday but I still made it outside to workout. I love doing these outside!


Here are some pics!


Alt Leg Balance Burn:

 Bunny Hops:

 Weighted Leg Raises (8 lb. weight) (Modified w/bent knees):

 Broad Jump Burpees:

Have a great day everyone!!


Love,
Lori

ZWOW #19

Hello,


So after a few days off I finally got around to doing ZWOW #19! It was so hard!! I am totally feeling it today in my legs. Right after the workout I went downstairs to do laundry and I could barely walk down the steps! LOL. 


Here is the link to the workout:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Reku3SknC-4&list=UUrd4Hfglr4EczsLXKdGvCLA&index=2&feature=plcp


The workout consists of:
10 Water Bottle Cleans
10/10 Pistol Squats
10 Water Bottle Push Ups
10/10 Russian Twists
10/10 Hip Twists
10 Hollow Rocks
5 Rounds for time


5 Rounds!!!! I did it. It was tough. By the 3rd round, I was doing the first five push ups normal and the other five on my knees. By the 5th round, I was doing them all on my knees. haha! I finished the whole workout in 30 minutes and 40 seconds.


Here are some pics!


Water Bottle Clean:

 Pistol Squats (I have to modify with a chair):

 Water Bottle Push Up:

 Russian Twist:

 Hip Twist:

 Hollow Rock:

That's it! I hope you all have a great day!


Love,
Lori

Beating My Personal Best ZWOW #12

Hello! 


Just updating you on the last workout I did. Last Wednesday I did the ZWOW #12 in hopes of beating my personal best. 
Here is the link to the workout:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JoAIaT991A&list=UUrd4Hfglr4EczsLXKdGvCLA&index=6&feature=plcp


The workout consisted of:

10 Pistol Squats
20 Low Jacks
10 Dynamite Burpees
20 Low Jacks
As many rounds as you can in 10 minutes



Last time, I was able to get through 3 full rounds. This time I got through 3 rounds and I was about half way done with my 4th round of  Pistol Squats when my timer went off. Yay! I got a little further than last time! 


Here are some pics!


Pistol Squats:

 Low Jacks:

 Dynamite Burpees:

This was the last workout I did. :( I was busy Thursday night and was unable to do a workout. Friday we left to go on a camping trip and did not get back until tonight. So! Tomorrow is a new day! I can't wait to do  the new ZWOW! Talk to you all tomorrow!


Love,
Lori

Beating My Personal Best ZWOW #11

Hello everyone!


So sorry I've been slacking on my blog posts. I was out of town for two weekends in a row and the weekdays have been crazy! This week is going to be even more crazy because Presley starts her dance rehearsals! But I'll try my best!


Anyway, I just wanted to update you on the last couple of workouts I did. I mentioned in my last blog entry that I did ZWOW #10. I did beat my personal best but I don't remember by how much and I didn't take pics. LOL. This is how busy I was!


So that brings us to ZWOW #11. I did this on Tuesday evening last week. Here is the link to the workout:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB5rnCbtY8s&list=UUrd4Hfglr4EczsLXKdGvCLA&index=7&feature=plcp

This workout consisted of:
10 Mule Kicks
10 Sumo Push Ups
20 Side Jump Lunges
As many rounds as you can in 10 minutes.


I did 4 full rounds and I had just finished my 5th round of Mule Kicks when my timer went off. The last time I did this, I got through 4 full rounds and was finishing my 5th round of Sumo Push Ups. So I did not beat my time BUT this time I was able to do all rounds of push ups without going onto my knees. Last time I had to go onto my knees by the 3rd round. So that easily could have taken more time. 


Here are some pics!


Mule Kicks:

 Sumo Push Ups:

 Side Jump Lunges (laughing because my dog was trying to get my attention. lol.):

 And I just had to include this next picture catching me doing a very awkward, off kilter Mule Kick. Whoops! Makes me laugh every time I look at it! LOL!!

I hope you all had a great Memorial Day! 

Love,

Lori

ZWOW #18

Hey everyone!


I've been so busy lately that I haven't got a chance to blog. So here it is. :) On Monday night I did ZWOW #18. It was BRUTAL! 
Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZFosMniHRE&list=UUrd4Hfglr4EczsLXKdGvCLA&index=2&feature=plcp


This workout consisted of:
5/5 Burpee Step Ups
15/15 Round Kick Back Lunge
20 Inverted Leg Extensions
30 Tricep Dips
5 Rounds for time


Well, I got through 3 rounds in 23 minutes and I thought I might just drop over dead. Haha! It was so hard. I modified the Inverted Leg Extensions by doing them on the ground instead of on a chair. I just didn't have the strength to do it the other way. The tricep dips were SO hard!! After the 3rd round I realized that this workout was going to take forever and I absolutely needed to mow the grass before dark. haha! I know this sounds like a cop out but I quit after the 3rd round and I'm ok with that. After watching Zuzana's full video, I see that after the 3rd round she was ready to be done too, so I don't feel so bad. Next time, I'll be sure to do all 5 rounds. I do feel good about working hard and giving it my all for a full 23 minutes! Anyway, here are some pictures of me doing the exercises.




Burpee Step Ups:

 Round Kick Back Lunge:

 Inverted Leg Extension (before I modified it):

 Tricep Dips:

So that's it. I did another ZWOW on Tuesday so I'll write about that soon in my next blog post. Food journals will be posted soon too!! :) Thanks for your patience!

Love, 

Lori

Update! I'm Engaged!!!

Well, hello there.


That's right...After almost 5 1/2 years Jim finally popped the question. It was sooo romantic too! I'd love to write it all on here but I'm going to make a video instead. I'll link it when it is done. So, so happy!


So last week I fell behind a bit. I did not keep up with my journal towards the end of the week because my mom and dad were in town and I didn't exactly eat well. Then, this weekend, my mom and I took a road trip to Cashton, WI. We stayed at a B&B and had a fantastic time in Amish country. Again, I didn't eat the best. Amish baked goods. Need I say more?


So today, I am starting anew. I did manage to do ZWOW #10 on Thursday and I beat my personal best! By how much? I don't remember. Ugh.


Since Mondays are my weigh in days, I was a bit nervous to get on my scale. But I didn't gain any weight! Woo hoo!! Still at 148 lbs. I will be back to working out and posting my food journal entries this week. Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! I know I did. I can't stop staring at this ring on my finger!! :)


Love,
Lori


Starting weight: 150 lbs.
Goal weight: 134 lbs.
Current weight: 148 lbs.
My height: 5'10