Well-ness Journey... Cardio Power and Resistence (Day 12)

Assalamu Alaikum all my lovelies!

So today's workout was "Cardio Power and Resistence.".......... wowowowowowowwwww!!!!
This workout today was super intense!

But I have to admit, I am noticing so many different changes in my body! My legs are toning, my stomach is starting to shrink and my energy levels are rising! I haven't lost any weight yet, but if this continues, I can definitely expect to see great results by day 60!

Also, Ive noticed changes in my strength, endurance and how many exercises I can successful accomplish :)

Examples:
1) High Jumps: This requires you to jump in the air, bring your knees to your sides, and tap your knees with your hands. You then land softly into a squat, and repeat. When I first attempted this exercise, I could bare do it, but NOW, I was jumping so high, pumping my legs and powering through! I didn't know I could jump that high!

2) Moving Push-ups: For this exercise, you start with a regular pushup, then move your body to the side, do another push-up, and repeat this, going twice to the left and twice to the right. (repeat)

3) Globe Jumps: This requires you to jump to the right and into a squat, jump backwards and into a squat, jump the left and into a squat, then jump forward and into a squat. <<<< this is considered one "globe." When I had to do this in my fitness day (day 1) I will be honest and say I barely did 3..... but now, I waas able to keep up with Sean T! Wow!

okay lovelies, this is my update for the day!
take care

Well-ness Journey.... Cardio Recovery (Day 11)

Assalamu Alaikum my lovelies!

Ok, so today's Insanity workout was "Cardio Recovery".

Now this workout here may be called recovery, but as a beginner, it's still a good workout.
There was a lot of stretching and yoga moves involved.
My three least favorite phrases in Cardio Recovery are "pulses", "hip flexor", and "hold it."
Some of the moves involved holding the pose, and then pulsing in that position.
Example: If you're doing squats, you hold the squat position for a bit (AKA... hold it), and then pulse for a set number...... ouch :( and hip flexors are pretty self explanatory.

Tomorrow will be day 12, and the workout for the day will be "Cardio Power & Resistance"
This should prove to be interesting!

Well my lovelies, I am off to take a shower and eat dinner.
Tonight's dinner is baked chicken with onions, boiled potatoes and broccoli, and of COURSE......WATER!
Take care!

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatulahi Wabarakatuhu!

Well-ness Journey.... PUMPED (Day 10)

Assalamu Alaikum! Hello all my lovelies! Konbanwa Minna-San!

Ok, I just finished my Insanity workout and couldn't wait to jump on here!
I am so sorry I haven't posted in a couple of day, but I was getting some preparations done for Winter quarter at University.

Ok, so today's workout was "Cardio Circuit"....... Woooooo boy!
This workout was kick-butt! I am really feeling the adrenaline from this one!
This workout included various sport exercises that ranged from Basketball, Football, Skiing, Mountain climbing and more!

And we had to do them over.....and over.....and over......

It got so hard, I ended up sitting out the first part of the last set (2-3 minutes) to get my heartrate back to where it needed to be, and to use my Asthma inhaler.

As I'm typing this, I can feel my body cooling down. For me, the best part of the workout is when it ends..... Hopefully when this first month is over, or when the 2 months is over I'll feel differently.

I just hope I can go from this after a workout...

To this after a workout!!!!!

Because I certainly don't want my doctor telling me this.....

Tomorrow's workout is "Cardio Recovery." Insanity goes a little (and I mean "a little") easier on you. It's mostly stretching out the muscles in your body.

Well, I'm going to go ahead and get cleaned up and get some dinner in me (along with a lot of water!).
Take care my lovelies!
Assalamu Alaikum!
Oyasuminasai minna-san!

Well-ness Journey....... Pure Cardio.... Regret (Day 5)

Hello all my lovelies, Assalamu Alaikum!


Oh My Allaaaaaah! I just finished day 5 of my Insanity workouts, and all I can say........ ouch. My word for the day is REGRET. I regret not doing my Insanity workouts while I was sick, because now I have to start from scratch, and it sucks! In the words of my dear friend who did her first Insanity today,,, "I feel like jelly." <<< I couldn't articulate it any better.


So today's disc was "Pure Cardio" and from the first jog, my heart rate sky rocketed. My heart was even pumping through the cool-down. Today though, I had my cousin as a workout partner, and it actually encouraged me to "Dig Deeper." I must admit, through all the gasps, collapses to the floor, water breaks, and screams.... I have no intentions of quitting. I'm in it to win it, and Insha Allah (God Willing) I can make it through these 60 days to a healthier, more fit and active me!


I'm thinking about organizing my well-ness journey into small weekly goals. So, completing each week of Insanity will be a goal. Once this week is over, one goal will be complete. When the second week is over, the second goal will be complete. I'll think about getting it organized, and let you know what I come up with. In the mean time, I'm off to take a shower, and eat some dinner :)


Take care all my lovelies!

I'm back!!!!

Hello all my lovelies!!!
I am finally well enough to continue on with my Insanity challenge!!!!
I was so upset that I had to stop because of being sick, I started feeling lazy again and just......blah.
I may not have been able to exercise, but I was able to keep up with my healthy eating. I'm still struggling to get in enough water for the day, but I'm getting there!
So tomorrow, as I continue my Insanity challenge, I will be using the disc for week 2 (Wednesday).
I am also doing some research for more sewing/crocheting/knitting projects, so be on the look out for new goals!
Take care my lovelies!

Genie/Harem pants complete!

Hello all my lovelies! Assalamu Alaikum!
So today I have finished hand sewing (YES, I said hand sewing) my first ever pair of genie/harem pants! It took me 2 days to make them and I absolutely love the results. Let me give you a quick walk through of the process...

Here is the fabric that I used...

I'm not sure what kind of fabric it is, but I found it in my closet and thought it would be just right!

Here's the basic shape I cut it into. I made sure to cut the crotch area extremely low. I didn't want to have pant legs, just a little bowed shape.

Next, I stitched the sides and crotch together. This left me with something that looked just like clown pants.

Afterwards, I took an elasticised waistband that fits me and gathered the waist of the pants to fit it. I then stitched the gathered waist to the elasticised waistband.

Finally, I cut two rectangular pieces of fabric, and sewed them into loops. I gathered the ankle area to fit the loops, and stitched them together (same method as the waistband).

Here's the finished product! I'll post more pictures when I actually wear them :)

Take care my lovelies!!!!

Feeling a little better...... Old passion on the forefront!

Hello all my lovelies! Assalamu Alaikum!
Today I'm feeling much better! Or, atleast I'm telling myself that. Gotta keep a positive attitude!
I miss my Insanity workouts! I've decided that if I feel up to it, I'm going to start tomorrow, which will be a week since my last workout.
Also, my love of sewing has been brewing for a couple of days now. I think it was all the sewing I did in preparation for last Monday's party. The only problem is that I don't have a sewing machine. I was told by a friend that SEARS has a layaway, so I have two options: to buy the $99.99 Basic 18-Stitch Simple Sewing Machine shown below...(this would really just be settling based on my funds)

Or I can put the sewing machine that I really want (shown below) on Layaway. This is a Brother Sewing Machine SC6600, which is $169.99.

*sigh* decisions, decisions. I think I'm going to just try and save my money instead of dealing with a layaway.... Money is so tight, and I want to seeeeew!

I love the idea of at least 50% of my wardrobe being handmade! And I have so many ideas! There are two projects that I really want to try.

***My 1st Project: Harem Pants (Complete)

I took a trip to Morroco, and fell in love with the genie/harem pants that were there! Unfortunately I couldn't find the time to buy them, and  that was about 3 years ago! Here in the states, it's hard to find exactly what I want, so I have decided to take on the challenge of making them myself :)

Here are the pants that I want to make:

They look pretty simple right? They look so comfortable, and I would looooove to have them in a variety of colors and patterns!

***My 2nd Project: Super Wide Legged Pants

When I was younger, my mother bought me an outfit that had pants with legs so wide they flowed and fluttered like a skirt. I have yet to actually find a pair like them, and have decided to make my own

I would actually like the pant legs to be even wider than these! I don't even want there to be a clue that they are pants!

So there you have it, my aspirations for when I get a sewing machine, so I can get started on my 50% handmade wardrobe.

Take care all my lovelies! Stay safe out there! It's snowing really hard in some places!