Day 26: DAY OFF!

Well I was so tired this morning...Hamoodie took forever to sleep and my ankle was still sore. Soooo I stayed home in my warm bed and slept in. But that is fine this is only my 3rd day off in the whole month...but for soem reason I still feel BAD! I missed 2 classes I love...RPM and BodyCombat...I will do RPM 2x tomorrow I hope to make up for it. Since hubby is on-call in the night I will go to the 6am class...I will be back to update my plan...

Love Kasey

Day 25 Complete!

I hopped on the scale this morning for a little sneak peek...and I think I am down a little but my weight-in is only on Wednesday :)

So today I reallllly took it easy...because my left ankle is stillsore. So I just did 55min RPM Class with Deidra...and she was really good. I have tried several other classes with her like Step, Flow and Pump...but this was my first time in her RPM and I really enjoyed it :)

That was all I did...but felt great afterwards. I brought Tim Hortons home for the family as they had Creamy Clam Chowder as the Soup of the Day. Then Khaled went to a birthday for his friend at the Vancouver Aquarium...I talked to my Mother-In-Law today and we drove around. We ate at this amazing Persian restaurant called "Kash Cool" in North Vancouver. It was soooo yummy!!

So now I am off to relax and do some cleaning before bed.

Day 25:

55min. RPM

Plan for Tomorrow:

55min. RPM

1Hour BodyCombat

1Hour BodyFlow

Loooove Kasey UmmKhaled

Seriously...gadgets while driving DO NOT Mix!

We always think "It can't happen to us" right?

Well I know for a fact...it would never happen to me because I never use the phone while driving and I never even text...ever... even not driving. Cell phones are not my thing...and mine is always dead because I don't use it very often. It is probably sitting under the seat of my car at the moment.

Anyways...I keep telling my hubby NOT to text...search stuff and talk on the phone while driving but like most men...they do not listen at all. I mean I am always on him for this. Well...today he learned the hard way...and he wasn't even holding the phone! I WAS! I was using his cell phone to locate a restaurant and he had to make sure I was doing it right. I was not born yesterday or anything and I was like I can do it...it is safer and ou just`1 keep your eyes on the road.

And suuure enough BANG! Right into the back of a truck! A big truck with a big trailor hitch on it! Good thing the driver was a nice guy and just shook his hand and off he went...no damage to his car..but MINE has a hole in the bumper from where the trailor hitch went in and the license plate is all bent up! Now...imagine if that was meeee that did that???

What makes me mad is that we are warned and warned and no one listens! Now this makes me really MAD because how do I know the person behind ME and my kids in their car are not doing the same? Then they ram into us but worse. I would Alhmadullilah NEVER do something like this because I am a rule follower and like things to be safe. I won't even answer my phone while driving...I am too uncoordinated...I can hardly change the radio while driving and my controls are ON my steering wheel. But, some people are so careless...well my hubby learned a valuable lesson today. His friend even called while we were driving after the accident happened and he pulled over! I feel bad and everything, but I am glad he learned his lesson. I hope other hard-headed people get it and get it fast because it is WORSE than drinking and driving because just take a drive and look in cars and you will see most everyone playing on a gadget! I am happy it is illegal here! It is just soooo ridiculous and pathetic! Just get a life losers! I just have inappropriate BAD words for those people! I can't express how much these types of people really irritate me...it is for our safety!

People who fiddle with gadgets while driving...PLEASE STOP!

Loove Kasey UmmKhaled

LES MILLS: The Most Amazing Classes!

So...What is all this...

...that I have been talking about everyday?...Day-in and day-out?

Well they are Les Mills Programs and they are awesome and life-changing. I definetly want anyone looking to lose weight, tone up, or just plain have fun and meet new people to click on this website and go into "Class Locator" and find classes near you. Click on the logo below for all the information!

It is great if there is a gym (like mine GoodLife Fitness) with classes you can get to and they are worth every penny and more...you get a great workout...they are very energized...the instructors are amazing and work you hard and motivate you to really great music, and you just have tons of fun! The classes fly by and you get wayyy more of a workout than walking on a treadmill or any other machine I can tell you that. Before you know it...you are addicted to them and hooked! They are truley above any other classes and can't even be compared (and trust me I have taken other classes before) So go on the site...check out The Programs and Go! I even previewed where they are in UAE already since I will be moving there sometime this year.

These are the class descriptions from the Les Mills website:

(Click on the picture and it will bring you to more about that particular class)

RPM™ is the indoor cycling workout where you ride to the rhythm of powerful music. Take on the terrain with your inspiring team coach who leads the pack through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training. Discover your athlete within – sweat and burn to reach your endorphin high.

BODYATTACK™ is the sports-inspired cardio workout for building strength and stamina. This high-energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises. Dynamic instructors and powerful music motivate everyone towards their fitness goals - from the weekend athlete to the hard-core competitor.

BODYCOMBAT™ is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, boxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi and Muay Thai. Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.

BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for – and fast!

BODYSTEP™ is the energizing step workout that makes you feel liberated and alive. Using a height-adjustable step and simple movements on, over and around the step you get huge motivation from sing-a-long music and approachable instructors. Cardio blocks push fat burning systems into high gear followed by muscle conditioning tracks that shape and tone your body.

BODYFLOW™ is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.

RPM is my favorite...because it is hard..it is body and mind challenging...and it is really fun! I love the feeling after Track 5 when I know there are only 2 Tracks left, and then you really feel great after the class like you really accomplished something difficult. Bring a towel because you will sweat more than you ever sweat in your life!

Next up my faves are:

BodyAttack...BodyPump...BodyCombat...BodyStep...and I like BodyFlow but it is in a different category as it is a mix of Yoga, Pilates & Tai-Chi but you do sweat, it is just not as intense as the others, but it is really relaxing especially since they dim the lights. I am not into the dance ones like BodyJam, but I know a lot of girls that love it...I am just not into dancing but if you are it would be fun!

Hope everyone gets to enjoy classes like these :)

Love Kasey UmmKhaled

Day 24 Complete!

Day 24 Compete...ahhh and I am sore today a tad...my left ankle, and I am guessing from Step Class. I am gonna take it easy with that one and focus on more RPM and others as they come along. So, in addition to what I did this morning...I went back and did 1Hour BodyCombat Class and I was actually dripping from the intensity...what a great class and it was my first BodyCombat with one of my fave RPM instructors Romain so that was why we were all dripping. But I love the hard classes that push you and Combat and RPM are certainly at the top! (BodyAttack with Mandy is the other really tough one I love!)

Day 24:

1Hour BodyStep

1Hour BodyFlow

----Break-----

1Hour bodyCombat

30mins. Sauna

Plan for Tomorrow:

55min. RPM

1Hour BodyPump

OR

1Hour RPM (Because I really want to try Deidra's first class there)

and then the only option is BodyStep after that but I did that today and think I should stay away from it.

Orrrr HEYYY....I could do...

55min. RPM

55min. RPM

Either way I want to do 2Hours of working-out but I can't make up my mind..but it IS my BodyPump day so I should do the first RPM, but I really want to try her class...ohhh I don't knowwwwwww...helllp! Too much decisions!

Looove Kasey UmmKhaled

Day 23.5

This morning I did 1Hour BodyStep instead of BodyAttack because the instructor is away this week for training. And I sweat buckets it was an awesome class by another fave instructor Deidra and then I stayed for her 1Hour BodyFlow Class. Ahhh then I was so relaxed! I went to get the kiddles at the Jump Program and they were having so much fun with the Amazing Ashley and Dee. They love them! They actually play with the kids and make it so much fun for them!

Then Myself...The kiddles...Ashley and Dee headed to Tim Hortons for some lunch...and I had a little bit of donut and some biscuit *ohhh nooo*

Now, I am waiting for BoKhaled to get home so I can go back for the 1HourBodyCombat which I also loooove!! Now I better get to cleaning before "The Boss" gets home but Mohammed is bugging me so I will have to clean with him in my arms...he is clingy today...maybe tooth #2 is coming!

Looove Kasey UmmKhaled

Day 23 Complete!

Did I tell you I love R.P.M? Did I? I don't think I told you...but, I loooove R.P.M (Spinning) Classes. If I HAVE told you before...well I love it even more with my new cycle shoes! They make it even better! So I completed my 23rd R.P.M Class in 3 weeks with my new shoes!

It was so funny I got there with my new shoes and I asked one of my fave instructors (same one from the morning again hehe) and he showed me to click the shoes in the pedal by feel. Welllll that was TRICKY! I got the RIGHT ONE in *yay*...but then the class was starting and I didn't want to waste anymore time so I just stuck the left foot in the straps and did the class like that hehehe...then after class I practiced and it was easier than I thought.

So in addition to this mornings 1Hour BodyPump and 55min. RPM...I added another 55min. RPM and then I relaxed in the Sauna and chatted for 45mins. or more with one of the personal trainers...she is really nice...ahh I love the sauna. I have been working my way up in there...getting ready for the U.A.E temperatures and to try out the Hot Yoga.

Soooo now I am off to bed with "Teeth Grip Razor Sharp" (Track 5: The hardest one in RPM) in my head...and I went to bed with it last night...and I WOKE with it this morning...anddd it is still in my head after tonight's class as well. Nighty Night all!

Day 23:
1Hour BodyPump
55min. RPM
------Break------
55min. RPM
45min. + Sauna

Plan for Tomorrow:
1Hour BodyAttack
1Hour BodyFlow
-----Break-----
1Hour BodyCombat

(So sad I can't make it to Duff's 6am class tomorrow, but hubby has to work early! I will miss his hand motions for "Teeth Grip Razor Sharp" and he is one of the reasons this song is still in my head, but I will catch him Monday night and hopefully my Mom will be there to jon the class as she is sleeping over that night!)

Loooove Kasey UmmKhaled

Day 22.5: My Newwwww Cycle Shoes!

Since I loooove R.P.M Class soooo much...I have been meaning to get some proper shoes (as I was talking about in a previous post) Well, I found some today and I bought them. So I am now the proud owner of my cool new shoes. They are called "SHIMANO WM60 Mountain Bike Shoes." and I got them at a local bike shop called "Different Bikes" which is formerly known as "Sharpey's Cycles" I hope I don't look tooo much like a keener lol! They are pearly white and pretty blue and even have some faint flowery designs in the white straps (I am really sold on anything with flowers)

This morning at the gym I did 1Hour BodyPump Class (which I like to do every 2nd day) and then I did 55min. RPM Class with my other favorite instructors Romain who is really getting tough, I have to hand it to him, but that's alright...the tougher the better. I want to go back tonight for a 2nd RPM Class in about 3 hours to test out my new shoes :) and then relax in the Sauna.

I have included a picture of my new lovely shoes...I have counted how many times I did RPM Class in 22 Days... *drum roll* and it is 22 times! See? The shoes are worth the price. I will be back tonight for the update!

Looooove Kasey UmmKhaled

Day 22 Complete!

Well today my kids were not feeling well and my hubby was off for the day except for a meeting, so i stayed home this morning...I missed the morning classes and I wish I didn't cause then I felt lazy all day. I was ALMOST not going to go tonight too because I was tired. But I went and I am sooo happy I did! I did 55min. RPM Class and then I relaxed in the sauna for 35mins. The kids had a really fun time at the Jump Program they have...they left saying "This was the best night ever!" Awww! I didn't really have a day off this week so combine last night and this morning's missed classes and make that my day off :)

I am pretty excited to go tomorrow cause I feel so happy I went tonight. I loveeee RPM!

Day 22:

55min. RPM (Spinning)

35min. Sauna

Plan for Tomorrow:

1Hour BodyPump

55min. RPM

-----Break-----

55min. RPM again muahaha (since it is a late one)

Looove Kasey UmmKhaled

WEEK 3: Weekly Weight & Measurement Check

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"X" for WEIGHT is what I was from the beginning of November

"X" for INCHES is what I was from January 5 (In brackets right after the body part is what I lost since the last week and after that is the TOTAL from January 5) GOT IT? :D

Weight:

X = -32 Lbs.

Lost 2 more pounds (It must be because I am stillll gaining muscle..it must be..I hope anyways)

So in those 3 weeks since I started I lost: 8 Lbs. (since I gained over the holidays)

Measurements: (21 days so far)

Right Arm (-0.25 In.) so TOTAL = X - 1 Inch

Left Arm (-0 In.) so TOTAL = X - 1 Inch

Bust (-1 In.) so TOTAL= X - 2 Inches

Under Bust (-1 In.) so TOTAL = X - 3 Inches

Waist (-1 In.) so TOTAL = X - 3 Inches

Belly Button (-1.5 In.) so TOTAL = X - 4 Inches

Hips (-1 In.) so TOTAL = X - 3 Inches

Bum (-0.5 In.) so TOTAL = X - 2 Inches

Right Thigh (-0.50 In.) so TOTAL = X - 1 Inch

Left Thigh (-0.25 In.) so TOTAL = X - 0.50 Inches (Now thighs are the same)

Right Calf (-0.25 In.) so TOTAL = X - 0.50 Inches

Left Calf (-0 In.) so TOTAL = X - 0.50 Inches (Now calves are the same)

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WEEK 3 TOTAL = 7.25 Inches

WEEK 2 TOTAL = -7.75 Inches

WEEK 1 TOTAL = - 6.25 Inches

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GRAND TOTAL = - 21.25 Inches

Measurements are from the day I started working out, so 21 days andNOT from the beginning...I did not measure back then cause I was not wanting to know...but I wish I did so now I feel better so I JUST started taking measurements three weeks ago)