PIIT28 Review

I figured it's about time I do a review on my PIIT28 workouts.

After a few months of being a bit disappointed every time I looked in the mirror and saw my postnatal body, and the lack of pants being able to fit I knew I needed to get my ass in gear and follow a work out program. I was working of and on for so long, but I came to the realization that I need a program to follow.

Enter PIIT28!

PIIT28 is a 28 day workout, in which each workout is only 28 minutes and 40 seconds! So for me that is a win right of the bat. I don't always have time for a full hour workout with Hunter and his lack of naps. 28 minutes is something I can do even if he is playing in his exersaucer.

It also follows a HIIT style format, mixed with pilates and cardio. Which is one of my favourite types of workouts. Get in and get out. I don't  have time to waste.

Another thing that drew me to this particular challenge instead of just following blogilates regular monthly calendar is the community that this program promoted. Enter accountability. Follow @justaddchampagne on instagram to see my full #piitsagram challenge.

So what did I think....

After 28 days,  I loved it. I am actually doing Round 2 right now, and am excited about the results.

My first few days of doing it, I was drenched in sweat, could barely finish the moves and seriously contemplated only finishing 1 or 2 out of the 4 rounds.  However I pushed through, and as the days and weeks went on, I felt stronger. I knew I could do the moves (even if I had to modify them) and I started feeling proud of myself. I knew the more I pushed myself the better the results. And the faster it would come. Sure some days I half assed it just to get the workout over with, but after I knew I could and should have worked harder.

Casey was right. This program isn't just about seeing physical changes. The mental change. I began feeling more confident, I was happy when I looked in the mirror assessing my outfit. I was more energetic. And I think that is the most important part.

 But as people want to join a workout program for the physical changes here is my progress pic, from Day 1 to Day 28.

I lost about 4 lbs and a few inches all over. Nothing to huge, but still great for 4 weeks.  And look some abs are slowly starting to reappear.

I am extremely happy with this program, the community of popsters, and the price of it is well worth it! Please check out this link if you are interested in reading more about PIIT28/signing up:

https://www.piit28.com/a/787/Dq3JniuX

There is also a 28 Day Reset Diet plan. I did not follow this due to breastfeeding but it is something that I eventually will buy into!

FF #4 - Running and PIIT28

Hey!

Well. I have a couple things to announce.

1) I started running again.  I ran 4km in about 38 minutes. That was my first run in well over a year.  And I have to say I am super proud of myself. I did have to walk quite a bit, but not as much as I was thinking. I do have a 5km race in about a month. Not entirely sure if I am going to go for it yet.

2) I started the #PIIT28 challenge via blogilates. It's a 28 day challenge and so far I am loving it. The workouts make me drenched in sweat and its only 28 minutes. Today is Day 4 and I can't wait until the end to see the result.  You can follow my progress on instagram @justaddchampagne

I also noticed, even though its only been a few days, that I have more energy. Not only do I want to work out, I want to do more than just the PIIT28 Challenge.

which brings me to #3...

3) I am also doing the #DAMOChallenge via The Berry. Very simple stuff, but great for that added want I have been craving.


So far so good. I haven't weighed myself or measured myself, figured I will wait till the end.

FFF #3

I started to really concentrate on what I've been eating this week. I also reintroduced myself to blogilates. I've come to the realization that I cannot just 'go to the gym' (aka our basement). I need a plan to follow. Be it a print out of a work out schedule, DVD or a class. I need people telling me what to do.

Back to blogilates. I use to do it a lot and follow her calendars. It is a pilates based workout, and yes at time it seems a bit juvenile, I do love that each video is no more than 20 minutes. Which works out perfectly as Hunter naps for no more than 20 minutes. I am currently on Day 12- and yes some days I can only get to 1, and then other days I double up on the exercises. But, hey at least I am doing something. Now, I just need to get into some cardio, as that 5km race is coming up really damn fast....

My lower body hurts

So, I thought that it would be a good idea to do 1000 squats the other day.

Why you may ask?

Because I'm fucking insane that's why.

No, for real though, it was the video of the day for blogilates, and while I haven't really worked out for a week (due to me being sick), I figured why not?! And I am glad I pushed myself to not only try it, but complete it. Well in all honesty, I only did about 850 as I needed some breathing breaks in between. But that kind of makes it cool, as I know where I was last time and can only improve.

I DARE YOU ALL TO TRY IT.

How many did you do?

Weekend update

I think the time has come for me to realize this. 

Not saying that I won't stop working out and eating healthy. But, at least I'm good with it.... maybe. Maybe if my calves still didn't hurt I would be more inclined. These are a few of the workouts to blame for my soreness

 

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(the last one with the calves.....)

Speaking of food. I made a pretty wicked green thai curry soup last night. I'll post the recipe sometime this week.

The hot tub is up and running! Woo! It was kind of a shit show to get it all hooked up and waterfied, but now that its going and I can see us using it lots in the future!

What else. I can't think of any hilarious stories that happened this weekend. Pretty boring I know.




 

burpees... go away... no one likes you

 

 

As the title of this post suggests, I hate burpees.

And that was at the core of my work out yesterday. The premise is that it's a pyramid. 1 kettlebell swing, 1 burpee. All the way up to 15. Then back down. Holy hell. It didn't sound that hard, until you actually start doing it.

Next time I wont run the mile first, so I could actually finish the pyramid  strong and proud. Oh well, I guess its something to strive for next time.

And in case you want to try it out, here is the youtube video:

Oh and this is the workout I am following via blogilates. Yes I realize it says December, but really who cares about the month. It gives me a good idea what to do wihtout me having to plan it. I am on Day 11 now. Had to take a little hiatus due to the flu hitting me like a fucking truck, but back on track. And I have to say I am super proud of myself that I am actually doing something!