Bikram is a type of hot yoga....it's intense and kicks my butt! It greatly improves my stamina, strength, focus and of course flexibility...and it tones likes nobodies business! If only I could get rid of all this chub, so I can see it better =) I'm planning to stick with it bc I'm sure T25 will leave me super sore. I've been watching the T25 infomercials every morning at 6AM with my juice lol. Gotta stay motivated!

I think my Gamma phase will arrive by midweek - I'm excited. I'm filling in some time with random T25 workouts plus elliptical and other weight training. It's been too cold (for me) to hike/walk dogs for the most part, although the dogs would be fine.

@melodymist: Yes! I alwaysfeel guilty when I fall off the wagon, and the only way i can redeem that guilt is through the punishment of hard work, because I know that if I DONT do it, I will just keep thinking about how im such a slacker all night and day. So sitting there doing nothing but feeling guilty, while I could just be working out in that time, just seems like the best choice for me. Though, that kind of mentality is really hard, I try my best! (:

Oh yay!! Glad to hear that you're enjoying it so far!! Thats awesome, Mel! Yes its a very tough workout but once you are done, you are left feeling very satisfied (: It goes fast, but even faster if you don't look at the clock hahaha!
It's nice seeing Tanya there like wow, even after having a baby her body is still so tight and toned! If she can do it, so can we!! (:
Keep up the good work!!

@givepeaceachance: Hello there! Nice to see you here!
Oh wow! I can't WAIT to have you join our little T25 club! (: Its great that you arent just going to sit back till Monday arrives, and actually workout until then! Thats awesome! Guuuurl, those 40lbs wont be nuthin' but a thang once Spring Break rolls around! We will just have to do our best and support each other every day! We can do it!! ^^ Im so excited for you!

@mezmerelda: Thats awesome! I really hope it does arrive on time! Im sure the dogs will be fine <: I know how that is though, my dog really wants to go for walks recently and its just way too cold for me! ): Its great that you are also doing workouts while you are waiting for Gamma to arrive instead of just sitting back and relaxing! Keep it up girl! You totally got this!!

So since im very sick, I took yesterday as my break day, and caught up today with the scheduled Cardio, then added the Stretch workout right after. (: Im feeling really good and hopefully it will keep me energized, instead of exhausted, for work tonight! Once again, my willpower will be tested against not eating any frozen yogurt or any candy toppings. Cross your fingers for me guys!

But in other great news! I went down ANOTHER pound! Rock on! I weighed in this morning at 155.2lbs!!!

thats .2 away from 154 im really excited! T25 you really are my hero! 5lbs is a small, yet amazingly big goal for me! (: just 15 more to go! And its only been one week! ^^

A good diet, along with lots and lots of water will do the trick guys! (: If I also discover some new foods to try!
Like last night, my mom made something called Root Roast, which was just a bunch of roasted/baked roots! Oh. My. GOD. You guys it was one of the best things...I had ever had. SO good, even if there were a few potatoes thrown in I HIGHLY suggest giving it a go!
Here's a link if anyone is interested! ^^
http://theshiksa.com/2011/04/13/oven...ot-vegetables/

Keep up the good work everyone!! GO GO GO!!

Kizzy- That's not good. What's wrong? Little bit of the flu? Are you taking any vitamins to boost you a little bit? You must look after yourself!!! So proud of you for losing 1 more pound! That is such an awesome feeling right? Well done!!!I've always gotten sick when I start Insanity. However now with T25 I hope I can build up my guard and do it non stop when I finish T25.

SO today was Day 2 on T25 - Speed 1.0 - Got to say I really enjoyed it. Especially the stretching in between. some of the moves however were a bit to hard to understand but I think I got it now haha.

Speed 1.0 is one of my favorites, but I think I like Speed 2.0 even more.

Kizzy - I got pretty sick towards the end of Alpha, which sucked. Luckily, I was still able to work out, but I ended up redoing the last week to feel like I accomplished what I intended.

The name of that food blog cracks me up. And the recipe looks great!

Just got T25 in the mail! It wasn't going to come until thursday, so my mind was set to start next week....but I think I am going to start tonight! I like doing my monday exercises on monday...so, I am going to have to either do a double or work out on my rest day this week to make up for yesterdays exercise.

I'm excited because I will be finishing out Beta on VDay weekend-great present for me =)

i'm sleepy and hungry today,so I might be crying after =)

***Just woke up from a nap and completed Day 1-Cardio...whooo...it was intense, but doable. I'm looking forward to doing this in the AM when I have more energy! I love how this is only 25mins bc after 10 mins I was TIRED! In my mind I'm going only 15, only10....only 5!!! lol.

I can't wait to see the results!

mezmerelda - Can't wait to do Speed 2.0 seeing that I like Speed 1.0 so much!

givepeaceachance - Vday weekend you say? Any special plans?

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T 25 Day 3 - Full body circuit. = Eeeek, rough. But like everyone said already, it's only 25 min!

How's everyone feeling?

Gamma arrived last night. I might break it open and try one tonight - or I might wait until I'm done w/phase 1 of South Beach when I can add an apple or something in to give me a little energy.

No plans for VDAy, that just happens to be when Beta ends. Iwoke up soooo sore today! I completed both total body circuit (after almost dying) and then ab intervals, so I am caught up with my workouts this week and can use the weekend as a MUCH needed rest day.

SO glad its only 25 mins =)

Has anyone seen results?

How are you guys doing w/your workouts??

Doing SB, I've got enough energy to walk and maybe get on the elliptical, so the Gamma is definitely waiting until phase 2. If I remember from the P90X nutrition days, I'm "bonking" which sounds dirty. Lucky for me, it was finally warm enough for me to venture outside with a dog (with layers) last night. It was 18 degrees. It's funny how your perspective changes over time.

I did Day 4 yesterday and Day 5 (the double workout) today. Oh my life. My body is broken, I tell you. Also on top of T25 I also try to sneak in another workout later the evening, got a race I want to do next year, type of bootcamp race, can't wait! It's 23:31 on a Friday night here and I can't wait to go to bed and sleep. Tomorrow and sunday will be my rest days, eating clean and couting calories though. No cheat meals for me! I can tell I worked my *** off. Hahaha!

Results? I weigh in in Mondays. Eeeeek, I should have measured myself when I started. Will do tomorrow! But I really do feel stronger and better about myself. You guys?

Will post a more detailed post tomorrow

my energy dipped the last 2 workouts...I'm pretty wiped. Down an inch in my bust, ribs and nat waist. I'm not sure where I measured on my lower half, so I'm not going to worry about it. Broke into the 180s!!!

givepeaceachance - Well done for losing those inches! Nevermind breaking into the 180s. I'm so proud of you! Together we can do this! How are you feeling today with those workouts? Body recovering good?

I pretty much only rested this weekend. My body was aching the whole weekend through. Today was weigh in day. My weight is the same. Not too much worried about this, but it's a bit weird considering that for 5x Days I excercised 2x a day and calories intact. Will learn me to take my measurements!!!!!!!! I'm on week 2 of Alpha now!

Way to go making it into the 180s!! And getting rid of inches is fantastic!!!

I don't do the doubles on day 5 - I break it into 6 days and then take 1 day off. Part of the reason I picked up this workout was for the shorter workout time, which leaves me more time to do stuff around the house, walk dogs, etc. The extra workout kind of messes that up, so instead of 2 rest days, I have 1. (If that...) It works for me, and I don't think it makes or breaks the workout for me.

Happy Monday!