My first video

My Body Beast Intro Video

Made a decision

Welcome back readers.
I had originally decided to start Body Beast on February 4, but I cannot wait to start adding muscle, so I have moved my start date to this upcoming Monday. I am going shopping for my rigorous nutrition needs today and plan on doing my absolute best to add as much muscle as I can. This past year has been an incredible ride. I have steadily lost weight the entire year. I started at 199 pounds and i am now hovering around 162 pounds. I am also down from 27% body fat to a mere 11%. I have energy like you wouldn't believe, I eat like it's going outta style, and can do things i couldn't dream of doing a year ago.

This upcoming year has me doing Body Beast, a Warrior Dash, a Tuff Mudder, a sanctioned 10k race, a sanctioned half marathon and maybe, if all goes well, a sanctioned marathon.

I plan on it being a year of unprecedented change. Stay tuned.......

Been Inactive for a while i know....

Hey everyone,
I know, I know, that I haven't blogged in a loooong time. I've just been busy with stuff, ya know? Sorry.

So while I was 'away' Sylvia and I started and completed Brett Hoebel's Rev Abs workout program and we absolutely loved it. I would recommend it for anyone. It is low impact but you will sweat and you will pay the dues police !! I will be posting my before and after pictures when I get a spare moment or two, so please be patient.

Sylvia and I also got engaged, just thought I would throw that in there too. Vegas wedding planned for June. We are both excited and thrilled.

Okay, back to the fitness related stuff.

Sylvia and I had a fantastic time working out together during Rev Abs, but now we have both chosen to do separate workouts. Sylvia has decided to kick ass (literally) with Les Mills Combat, and I have decided to go big with Sagi Kalev's Body Beast.


We will be posting updates on a regular basis, promise.If anyone has any questions or comments please feel free to send them to the address below or comment on this blog. I will answer everyone.

leebeefitness@gmail.com

Day 48 - Rest Day

Welcome back everyone. Today was our designated Rest Day, but it was far from it. We spent the majority of the day running around and chasing my 5 year old grand daughter. That is a workout in and of itself. But I love her to death. I love all my grand kids. They make me smile a lot. Since i dont have fitness stuff to blog about i will let you all go about with your lives.

Day 47 - Core Cardio & Balance

Welcome back. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your stay. Welcome to Costco, I love you. Y'all come back now, ya hear?

So today was a pleasant surprise for the both of us, We got to do a recovery week workout. This workout, although technically a recovery week workout, is far from it. Granted, there isn't any major jumper around and acting like a rabbit on crack, but there will be sweat !! This workout is all about balance and core control. I like this workout more so than any of the other workouts in Insanity. While i am still not very fond of the Hip Flexor Burners, i still give them my all, and they still burn. But the most important part is, they don't burn AS MUCH. I love the feeling of progress.

After this workout i was feeling somewhat energized and feeling good, so i went for a run. And it felt awesome. After i finished my 3.66 mile run, i was not out of breath, and i wasnt drenched in sweat. I have never had that happen before, and i wasnt slacking on my run either, i did that run in about 36 minutes at a pace of right at 10 minutes a mile. Needless to say i was very proud of myself.

Overall i would have to say that this workout, Insanity, lives up to it's name and it's claims. If you haven't seen the infomercial for it yet, my first question is why not? And my second question is do you have a few minutes to watch it? Go ahead, click the link, and see what we have been doing, if you dare.....

Welcome to Insanity

Day 46 - Max Cardio Conditioning & Cardio Abs

welcome to day 46 of our Insanity torture-fest. When you have to do these 2 workouts back to back, you are sure to be whooped when you are done, and I was. I did start the workout with a half ass attitude, but i quickly got my ass in gear. I only have 15 days of Insanity left and I have a definite goal in mind, and I will achieve my goal, no matter what. The first part of the workout is seriously intense and all i kept hearing was Shaun T saying "go faster, go faster" If during the workout you hear Shaun T say "my quads are burning", you must smartly and matter of factly retort with the following.....

"HOW IN THE HELL DO YOU THINK MINE FEEL ?!"

when  the workout is finally over, you should feel like your quads were lit on fire, someone poured a bucket of water on you, and your core should feel like you were hit in the stomach with a baseball bat, twice.

Then if that wasnt enough for one night, you get to do the 16 minute mini torture fest that is named Cardio Abs. I actually like the ab workout, but not particularly right after Max Cardio Conditioning. I am getting better and stronger and leaner and healthier with each passing minute of each Insanity workout. I may feel like i am dying while doing the workout, but with each day of pressing play, that feeling comes later and later in the workout, so it is really whipping my old ass in to shape. I must say that i feel like a complete bad ass when i am dripping in sweat, shaking, and every muscle in my body is screaming. A complete bad ass. You should try it sometime, you wont regret it.

So in closing i thought i would include a few of my favorite music video's of all times. Enjoy and turn up the volume !

Christopher Walken

Chevy Chase

Day 45 - Max Recovery

The first time I ever did this workout was at Super Saturday in Philly and during this workout I thought it was PURE torture designed by that sadistic dictator from Wadiya. (Sorry i just had to make some sort of reference to that movie.)


But now, I really enjoy it. Some of the moves, like the one heel up, squat pulses are still painful, but I'm getting better at them, so it must be working. When the move is over and my quads are literally on fire and shaking, I love that feeling. It really makes you feel powerful during a workout. There is no other feeling like when you are dripping sweat and pushing yourself harder than thought you could and then finishing that last rep. Granted, I was really shaking during a few of those last reps, but I finished them !  Anyone know what hip flexor burn feels like ?  I hate it, but it is getting less and less with each passing workout. My squats are lower and longer, my stretches are deeper and steadier, and my core strength is impressing even me ! All i can say is Shaun T is a maniac and a machine, and thank you.