Working out alone...

Today was the last day of the first week of Insanity.  I would say that more than any other workout this week, I NAILED IT! There is something to be said for doing a work out more than once.  The first week of each program I have struggled with two major things: Low calorie burn and fluid retention causing little if any weight loss.  I know that I will probably not loose anything, and may even gain the first week or two of Insanity.  This program more than any, because it is killer on your muscles.  Sore muscles retain fluid to help heal them, therefore you hold or gain weight.  The low calorie burn I have figured out is only because they are all new and I am trying to learn the choreography.  Today was Plyometric Cardio.  I had this on Tuesday and only had a burn of around 200 calories.  Today, even though I was missing my workout buddy and BFF, this was my burn:

Twice as much as Tuesday. 

Let me tell you, I WORKED MY TAIL OFF TODAY!  I worked out some of my stress and frustration caused by multiple facets in my life.  This is why I love working out, I can take all of lifes frustrations out in that workout.  I had a good sweat going today too!  By the time I was done, I felt amazing, but am a TAD sore now.  There are alot of push ups in this particular work out so my arms are feeling it.  I drank my results and recovery formula so hopefully the soreness will subside tomorrow.  

Chasidee, does this look like one of your sweats?? HAHA

I wasn't really in te mood to work out today.  Chasidee was unable to work out with me because of the time I had to work out today to be able to do it without my children (which is very important for my sanity).  But I knew that this was my last day of the first week and I was determined to finish strong.  Then this afternoon I came across this:

This is so true! What I want to be is effected only by what I do.  The decisions you make today determine your tomorrow.  What you do not only effects you but all the others around you.  I made the decision to get healthy first of all for myself.  I want to be healthy and I want to feel good about myself.  Mostly, I wanted to prove that I could do it.  I am stubborn enough that when I decided to do something and really decide to do it, then I am going to do it!   I did miss my workout buddy and will miss her all next week while I am an vacation, but I am committed to this and will continue to do it no matter what! What healthy decisions did you make today?