21 Day Challenge III

[72butterfly]

The challenge for this month is Yoga. I ordered YogaNow over a week ago and am still waiting to receive it. I can make do until then. This may be my last challenge for a bit because I exercise so much as it is that it is difficult to complete the challenge exercise in addition to exercise I am already doing. We shall see. I will not have to make that decision until next month.

Day 1
I have an exercise mat that has 12 yoga poses imprinted on it and you are supposed to go through the 12 poses three times. That was my routine yesterday. Today I have my yoga class at 4:45pm.

[Patty_Ann]

Happy to hear that you will be starting your Yoga class. Instead of having a workout for your 21 day challenge make it to where you are sure to have 20 minutes to yourself for relaxation each day. This can be good for you!

[Patty_Ann]

I am upset b/c I was going to jump rope each day for my 21 day challenge but have not gotten the jump rope yet. I don't really want to start my 21 day challenge late so I changed it for the month.

Day 1 - 4 minutes of crunches (variety)...2 minutes of side leg lifts (each leg)...this was tough - my hips really felt it.

I will do this in addition to my workouts each day.

[72butterfly]

Day 2
Yesterday would have been my third time going to Yoga class. I didn't make it yesterday. I will have to make up the class before it ends. I did the 12 yoga poses at home 3 times again as my routine. My YogaNow is on its way now. That's good. There are two 10 minute routines which will really help me on those days where I have exercise planned already.

[Patty_Ann]

I have done my challenge for the last two days. 4 minutes - crunches (variety)....2 minutes each leg (side leg lifts). I can really feel this in my hips - WHEW! By the time our challenge is over this month I better notice a difference in my hips and stomach.

WHEW! THE BURN - THE BURN! I feel great when my 8 minutes is up.

[Patty_Ann]

Another day has passed - I have completed my challenge today...whew - the burn is CRAZY HOT! Will be excited to see the results at the end of this challenge.

[72butterfly]

Days 3,4,5 & 6
On day 3 I tried the Yoga CD you get from McDonald's when you order a premimum salad and drink. It was a little different because "Maya" is a virtual trainer. The dvd says it is a 15 minute workout and you think it is one workout but they give you options to allow you to customize your workout. It will take a little bit to get used to but I will do it again throughout this challenge. On days 4-6 I did the 12 poses again. My YogaNow is here but stuck at the condo office because of their inconvenient office times. I hope to be able to pick up my stuff this week. My new water shoes are there too. I am excited about those too.

[Patty_Ann]

Day 5 - I completed my challenge with lots of burning.
Day 6 - I missed this day...not sure why.
Day 7 - I completed my challenge with more burning...whew! My husband added weights to my ankles while I did the leg lifts - OMG...that killed me. LOL It was only 3 lbs, too.

I will be doing front leg lifts with the weights tonight instead of the side leg lifts. The burning I have in my abs feels really good - doesn't hurt...just burns. When I do the leg lifts my hips and butt hurt so bad...it is tough to complete 2 minutes each leg.

Glad to hear that you are doing the yoga...I couldn't stick with yoga...didn't like it at all.

[72butterfly]

Day 7, 8, & 9
On Days 7 & 8 I did the 12 poses. I am hoping to pick up my YogaNow from the office today. Yesterday I went to my yoga class. I tell you although it is Level 1 it is difficult. I am planning to take Gentle Yoga to make up for the class I missed and another that I know I will miss. I wonder what the difference may be. I will let you know.

[Patty_Ann]

Day 8 - I didn't add the weights when I did my leg lifts...I still get such a burning sensation doing them for 2 minutes. Although, I have added front leg lifts to the side leg lifts. I did my 4 minutes of variety crunches.

Day 9 - Same thing as Day 8...burning burning burning!