Hello high neediness + Small insanity update

Ah yes, my son is high needs. I almost forgot. Things have been so good, almost normal. Until yesterday when those crazy baby nightmares came back. I still have NO clue what they really are but its on my "make sure you dont leave the doctors office until you ask her about this" list.

The teething is back FULL FORCE, Reef's going through a growth spurt both physically and mentally, he started eating avocados (i will post those pictures soon, I swear), and I havent slept in two days. Sigh. I know, im whining.

But what about the asylum?! And all your healtht eating?! And swim team?!

If Reef will nap alone I can get at least an asylum workout in. The last few really good days he had I did doubles. Asylum then swim practice. I obviously must have lost my mind those days or became possessed. Either way, I did it.

Now, on days like today. The days where I give 210% of myself to Reef. I eat whatever I can grab with one hand and I snuck in 10 minutes of yoga before more screaming began.

I do feel like im getting fit though (thank god) but its WAY harder with this weird post-baby body I've got goin on.

How is everyone doing with their workout & healthy eating?!

Xo
J

Insanity the Asylum: Day 2 baby pumpin'

I know. You're thinking 'Joyce its day 3!' Reef had A DAY yesterday. I don't think I let him go once, it was cling cling cliiiiing to mommy day, so working out just didn't happen. Luckily I made the 6am swim practice with my club (Reef actually slept the WHOLE time I was gone!).

Anywhooooo as I was sweating my ass off in the first 19 minutes of the Strength workout of Asylum Reef decided to wake up. Bad decision on his part. I fed him, changed him, and strapped him into the baby bjorn! That's right, I did the Asylum with him strapped to me. I adjusted the moves and it was awesome! Reef was touch and go with being pissed on the last 10 minutes but he, ahem, dug deep and pushed through. Hah. I wish Shaun T could read this and see just how INTO these workouts I get. Sigh, such a fan.

Here are some obnoxious photos of how ridiculous I can be. Don't worry no babies were harmed during this workout!
Xo
J

Insanity The Asylum Day 1: puke & tears

OH.MY.GOD.

To quote Shaun T, "This shit is bananas!"

Shaun T kicked my abs! It hurts to put my arms above my head and takes all my effort to hold Reef.

But

IT IS AWESOME!

If you've done Insanity you really should try the Asylum. Shaun takes it to a whole new level and this time there's no mercy but he's still the same inspiring, hilarious, and down right insaaaane Shaun! I love it. I'm totally obsessed all over again.

Now, my tears were caused from sheer exhaustion and frustration at how fricken out of shape I am. Guys, I'm REALLY out of shape. The puking, well that was from pushing myself to the limit. I used to puke when I was in the height of my swim training from crazy workouts. I know, it's sick but bare with me.

Below are my "before" photos...it's really frightening so if you're eating anything I would wait until your finished to scroll down. I like you too much to have you choke out of horrorrrrr.

My measurements are as follows:
Chest: 35"
Right Arm: 12"
Left Arm: 12.5"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 42.5" (this horrifies me, oh well)
Right Thigh: 25"
Left Thigh: 25"
Weight: 180lbs

These I had to take with my cell. Zach got some with the Canon but I'm doomed without them until I get a new laptop.

Getting Insane with Shaun T

It's no secret I'm obsessed with Insanity by Shaun T. I love it. A lot. The first time I did Insanity I lost 50lbs in only 4 months. So awesome. I should probably add in the fact that I was a healthy eating vegan, working four jobs, and Zach was in Iraq so I was stressin off some weight as well. This was me after college and before Shaun T: I weighed 182lbs. Blah.

This was after four months of Shaun T's Insanity: I weighed 132lbs

I've always struggled with weight and body image. I was a competitive swimmer growing up and by the time I was fourteen I was a lean mean swimming machine BUT I thought I was fat...I disgust myself now, I can't believe I thought that. I always had super skinny gorgeous to die for friends so, throughout high school I still felt fat but was no where near it.

I became a vegan at age 15 and lost A LOT of weight. People started getting all on my case about being anorexic or some crazy shit. Nope. Just swam 4 hours a day and didn't eat crap. That'll shed the pounds.

Then, I went to college and didn't have the means to be a healthy vegan. So, I ate vegan crap and lots of Pasta. I came home from college much larger than when I left but it never really got me down. As you can see from the photos I still got my brown on in a bikini often (sorry you had to see that).

Then, I met Zach. He loved me when I was fat. Yay. But, I wanted to be healthy and fit again. He was working out all the time in Iraq so I decided to work out at home. I bought Insanity and melted that fat away. Not to say it was easy because it hurt to get in and out of my car that first week.

Then, we got engaged and I was SUPER motivated to lose weight.

Then, I got pregnant. Stopped being a vegan and ate what I craved. I did what I felt was best for the little guy growing inside of me but I forgot how fattening cheese is and bacon.

So. Here I am. 180 pounds again.

I'm excited to announce that I have ordered Shaun T's The Asylum, for those crazy kids who finished Insanity and loved it Shaun brings it even harder in these DVDs. It should be here Friday and I CANT WAIT. I seriously get really into it and talk/swear at my tv. It's awesome.

I've also started swimming at 5am with a Masters Club (aka people who want to get a good workout in and compete but are over 18).

I'm also eating healthy and clean. No more processed foods and crap. No sugar. No dairy. No fat. I wanted to go back to veganism but am waiting to be done breast feeding Reefy.

Any new life changing workouts or diets youre doing? I would love to know about it. Lets support each other!

Xo

J