week 1--Saturday!

Yesterday I did the Cardio Kickbox class at the gym. I wasn't able to stay for the abs class afterward--I had to hustle out to get downtown by 1:30 :(

However, I was able to do some quick ab work before I left the gym on the bosu and in plank position---in my opinion, the best ab exercise when time is limited!

Anyway, the cardio class was awesome Saturday! My confidence was way up this time because it was my second class and I remembered many of the combinations easily. I also got pushed up to front and center just because of space (I got there right before the start and, of course, the open spots are front and center!). I was nervous to start out since I felt really on display of the class and was positioned right behind the instructor. HOWEVER, I was so motivated and energized that I really used that class to get in a great workout. I actually woke up today feeling some tightness in my muscles--evidence that I really was channeling my energy in to throwing punches and kicks!

I was lamenting today about how this class is only 1x week. On the bright side---that's probably a good thing for me. I've been reading up about how too much cardio breaks down, rather than builds muscle. I really don't think I need the extra cardio at this point. So, cardio class 1x a week during my current 9 week program is my best bet. (I'll re-evaluate this when it warms up. I love playing all sports in the summer!)

I'm kicking off week 2 officially tomorrow. I'll see if I can find some courage to take a before picture today for my records. Step 2 for me to think about this week is possibly adding in the protein shake. I'm just not so sure about this--mainly because I'm skeptical about spending $$ without tasting it prior. Some of those shakes are disGUSTing.