TABATA Intervals and sugar free!

Last night's workout was TABATA intervals. TABATA intervals are 4 minutes working a specific exercise, but doing 20 seconds on very intensely with a 10 second break. The exercises we did were:

• mountain climbers
• jump squats
• jacks with a squat
• dips
• squat thrusts
• bicycle crunches

It was killer. My thighs are not happy today, but I know this intensity training has huge benefits. After that we ended with three 1 minute sets of:

• accordion crunches
• bicycle crunches
• more freakin' mountain climbers

That man loves his mountain climbers and down-ups. I used to hate them, but now they feel like rest compared to some of the other stuff we do.

We also started phase 3 in this super intense program, which is going sugar free and carb free for 10 days to two weeks. I may stab someone at the end of the two weeks, and I can't wait to have a piece of toast. It's very food specific. My diet for the next two weeks will consists of:

• low-fat diary, including cheeses
• eggs
• lean meats
• nuts
• legumes
• beans
• high fiber veggies

So - no carrots for me. No nice rooty veggies that I love. The only saving grace is that there are no calorie restrictions. I can eat as much as I want, and I must drink a ton of water. This morning I have already guzzled down 2 liters of H2O. I am floating away. I was unsure if I could drink coffee, emailed my trainer, and because I threatened to commit crimes and murder without coffee, he gave me a pass. I wonder if I can do a sugar free latte. hmmmmmmmmmm

At least I am eating things I really like. What I am restricted to eating is really not the hard part. It's what I can't eat that is freaking me out. I don't typically eat tons of bread, but I like granola and oats and honey. Instead, I am sitting here eating hulled pumpkin seeds, cheese, and sliced turkey breast. I wonder if I can chew sugar-free gum?

The good news of the day? Down 2 pounds. My stomach actually looked flatter for the first time in a few weeks. I am really happy with the progress, and all of this crazy hard work will be worth it.