Day 29 of 63: Core Cardio & Balance

Workout Duration: 40 minutes
Calories Burned: 342

Looking at the calories burned today, you can probably tell this workout is not as intense as the ones in the past where I would burn at least 400. Regardless, it is still an intensive workout but with a different focus.

My heart rate was always lower than 80% where as in the past workouts it would reach up to 86%. I was still sweating and I no, I did not complete this workout fully. It sounds weird but it was a tough workout, it was very intensive on the calves in the beginning and towards the end it was very shoulder intensive. And, with my very weak shoulders I couldn't stand doing all those shoulder exercises so I had to take a break.

Also, with the lower intensity workouts this week I am planning to skip my "optional" 10pm snack as listed in my previous posts.

On a side note, I am having problems breathing again but I think it is mostly due to stress. I feel perfectly normal right after getting up but as the day goes by the breathing problem starts. Working out is the only solution at this moment. I don't feel any problem working out, it actually kind of feels like it loosens up my breathing and lungs and it feels really good actually.

Here is a clip from Jason Croxford aka BetterBody90. As you can see, you will still sweat!

2150 Calorie Menu

I am re-posting my meal plan as I just realized my cup measurements were off. I also cut down a little bit of carbohydrates (mainly rice and spaghetti). A rice cooker cup is not equivalent to a normal cup. This is my current meal plan and it has been for the last 2 weeks or so. This seems to be working just fine so far but it might change if I start burning a lot more calories on Phase 2 of BeachBody Insanity.

Meal 1: 730am and 830am
- 1 scoop whey protein (120 cal, 1g fat, 3g carb, 24g protein)
- 1 cup of 2% milk (122 cal, 4.8g fat, 11g carb, 8g protein)
- 1/2 cup of dry oatmeal with water (150 cal, 3g fat, 27g carb, 5g protein)
Totals: 392 cal, 11.8g fat, 8.8g carb, 37g protein

Meal 2: 10am
- 1 cup (8oz) of fat free yogurt (110 cal, 0 fat, 17g carb, 9g protein)
- 2 table spoons of craisins (130 cal, 0 fat, 33 carb, 0 protein)
- 2 table spoons of almonds (82 cal, 7.2g fat, 3g carb, 3g protein)
Totals: 322 cal, 7.2g fat, 53g carb, 11g protein

Meal 3: 12pm
3 oz of ground beef (85%)(230 cal, 15.1g fat, 0g carb, 21.9g protein)
2/3 cup cooked brown rice (145 cal, 1.1g fat, 30g carb, 3.3g protein)
1 cup cooked vegetables (50 cal)
Totals: 425 cal, 16.2g fat, 30g carb, 25.2g protein

Meal 4: 4pm
- Low Sodium Cottage Cheese (80 cal, 1.5g fat, 4g carb, 14g protein)
- 1 wheat bread (100 cal, 1g fat, 18g carb, 4g protein)
Totals: 180 cal, 2.5g fat, 24g carb, 18g protein

Meal 5 (post-workout): 630pm
- 1 scoop whey protein (120 cal, 1g fat, 3g carb, 24g protein)
- 1 cup of 2% milk (122 cal, 4.8g fat, 11g carb, 8g protein)
Totals: 242 cal, 5.8 g fat, 14g carb, 32 g protein

Meal 6: 8pm
3oz of chicken breast (128 cal, 0 fat, 0 carb, 24g protein)
3/4 cup of wheat pasta (190 cal, 1 fat, 33 carb, 8 protein)
1 cup cooked vegetables (50 cal)
Totals: 368 cal, 1g fat, 33g carb, 32g protein

Meal 7: 10pm (Optional)
- 1 wheat bread (100 cal, 1g fat, 18g carb, 4g protein)
- 1 turkey slice (36 cal, 1.4g fat, 1g carb, 5g protein)
- 2 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese (90 cal, 6g fat, 1g carb, 8g protein)
Totals: 226 cal, 8.4g fat, 20g carb, 18g protein

Day 27 of 63: Plyometric Cardio Circuit

Workout Time: 40 minutes
Calories Burned: < 400

More improvement! I feel like the warmup is mostly do-able. I haven't been able to complete the 10 minute workout yet, but I think if i keep working at it I will be able to do so.  Maybe the 2nd time around.

Today is my last "intensive" workout from phase 1. Next week is a week full of "Core Cardio & Balance" before the more intensive phase 2. I am probably going to miss these days :S.

My calories for today were estimated as I stopped the heart rate monitor watch by accident and it stopped tracking calories.

Here is a clip from MarkGetsFit. He has finished insanity but I didn't see before and after pics - too bad.