Post 3 of the Day: the Workout

I suppose a workout blog should actually post some workouts... makes sense!

Here is the workout I did for today: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2014/04/03/bodyrock-boot-camp-day-11-xx/

Not too extensive, but still very hard - yes, I did sweat!

Got through all of it pretty easily, just want to add a few commentaries and tips!

The first workout: side-to-side push-ups. Push-ups are right up there with running for me. I hate them, which means I must master them. I've already decided that once I am done with this challenge, I will do a push-up challenge, but more on that later. I got through them straight legged, but was only able to go down halfway. You have to decide which is best for you! Always, always, ALWAYS, choose form over quantity. If you can only do 5 in perfect form, then do 5.

The second workout: hammer curls. I used 8 pound, free-weights for this exercise (and all other exercises that requires weight) and managed to get a nice burn going. Just make sure you bend you knees slightly... no one wants to pass out!

Third workout: weighted jump squats. Squats are probably the best butt and leg workout, but they are also probably the exercise done with worst form. The key things to remember when doing a squat is never let your knees go out farther than your toes, and bend at the waist, keeping your back straight. Literally as if you are sitting into a non-existent chair, you should almost feel like you are going to fall back... but don't. That's not good for anyone! I'm not going to lie, I had to cut the jump out a couple of times and do just a regular squat... it hurts! But it's a good hurt...

Fourth & Fifth workouts: Flys and tricep kick-back. You do not need a heavy weight for these! I still used the 8 lbs, it was tough going there... but I did it! Again, as with the hammer curls, slight bend in the knees and I even staggered my feet a little... because I'm a rebel like that.

Sixth workout: V-ups. Okay, these are hard. And also are often done improperly. The best way to start out is to lay down, and bend you legs to where they are up in the position you would have them while propping up your tablet... or a book for those of us still can't get passed not being able to flip a page while reading... Anyway, you should flex your stomach and keep it at that position while doing this exercise - don't let your back arch! Had to stop a few times with this one, not gonna lie, but again, I did it!

Two times through, and I feel like a champ!

Now my favorite part: Refuel. :D

For dinner I'm having this chicken, with these beans that I made last week, and brown rice.

p.s. The black bean recipe is a new favorite of mine - makes so much! I'm planning on making some black bean burgers with them later this week!

I followed the recipe for the chicken pretty closely, I had tenderloins so I reduced the brown sugar by half... Turned out pretty good. Nothing fancy, but complimented everything else well! And it was cheap... and easy... and fast... just how I like my recipes!

Tip of the day: Drink as much water as you can possibly get! I have a simple water bottle I carry with me to refill throughout the day, and the fact that it has measurements on the side has helped tremendously! That competitiveness in me likes to see myself hit another tick-mark on that bottle! I got it at Target... no big deal...