My day started super early...5am...my daughter decided it was "wake up time" and I so wasn't ready! We were at the park by 9...and by lunch time...I really was NOT into a workout. But....I'm proud to report that I made myself go and got 80 mins of hard work in! YAY!
I'm feeling better today...still a bitt of a cough, but better. I'm really proud of myself because I went to the gym. No excuses anymore. I'm tired of being fat. My daugher is 3 1/2 and I feel like I've really been using my busy life as an excuse for the last 3 years! I just can't do it any longer. Sometimes I feel guilty for taking so much time for myself, but at the end of the day, it makes me happier and more confident which makes me a better mom and wife.
Tomorrow is a cardio day, and it's going be a little hard to fit it in as we have a lot planned. But there is an hour of down time and I'm going. I've told my husband that if anything comes up, it's going to have to wait. It's all I have and I'm taking the hour for myself.
As for my eating...it's actually not going that badly. I've always found that as I get into exercising more, my eating habits just naturally improve. I did have a treat for desert tonight, but I had half the amount I would normally have...which to me is progress. So, all in all, it's been a great day. I'm feeling like I probably won't be up much past 9, but I'm okay with that! I have no regrets or guilt tonight about the day...I like that feeling. :)
Thanks again Cher for this...I really find it so helpful and enjoyable! Oh...and the video you posted...holy smokes! THAT'S a workout! And...I'd also like to have a body like hers! LOL!!!!
Goodnight and Happy Sunday!
Saturday, 4 February 2012
Day 3/4 - New Workout to check out!
Hey Guys & Gals!
Enjoy guys! Remember modifications - and drink tons of water!
Happy Weekend!
Cher
gingerandcrew.com
It's Saturday! Yesterday was my active rest day, so today was workout day - and you have a new workout to check out!
I always like trying different workouts - some are good, and some not so much (lol). But I have to say that this little gem had my mouth salivating like I might puke a little (what an awesome feeling...I mean it). When I train that hard I feel wicked. The movement that kicked my butt - the lunge kicks. I haven't done any sort of jumping lunge in a couple of weeks - so 20 of these babies X 3 sets... OMG! I modified some things - I pulled my calf the other day so I was kind to it - and my neck is causing me a little grief. I didn't give up! I modified where I needed to, and still sweat. It only took 20 minutes, and today that was perfect. Making breaky for my husband, then heading into work for a bit.
20 minutes isn't long - DO IT! It's called the bikini challenge - which is fitting since that is my goal! Wear a bikini this summer! http://youtu.be/jh0vpLVIHDM
Enjoy guys! Remember modifications - and drink tons of water!
Happy Weekend!
Cher
gingerandcrew.com
Shay - Day three
So here's what I've learned about myself in the past three days: I'm a terrible blogger. And I like to drink when I'm single. Oh sure, I'm well behaved and watching what I eat during daylight hours. But those long nights stretching out before me need to be filled with something and, for now, that might as well be intoxication. It may not be glamorous, but it fills the time.
So today I had a couple beer after work, came home and hung out with the dog, ate some dinner and fell asleep watching Big Bang Theory. Woke up late after remembering I had somewhere to be, got there 10 minutes late, and then made my way to the pub. The rest, as they say, is history. History, and pizza. Only half a slice!
Do I get points for being home before 2? I certainly hope so.
Tomorrow: hopefully back on track. Going to a friend's for breakfast and then getting in some OT at work. Then hopefully the dog park and a workout. Let's see what the day brings!
So today I had a couple beer after work, came home and hung out with the dog, ate some dinner and fell asleep watching Big Bang Theory. Woke up late after remembering I had somewhere to be, got there 10 minutes late, and then made my way to the pub. The rest, as they say, is history. History, and pizza. Only half a slice!
Do I get points for being home before 2? I certainly hope so.
Tomorrow: hopefully back on track. Going to a friend's for breakfast and then getting in some OT at work. Then hopefully the dog park and a workout. Let's see what the day brings!
Friday, 3 February 2012
Steph - Day 3 - Still on Track!
I'm proud to report that today I managed to get in 75 minutes of exercise. I walked on my lunch break, and then came home and ran!!! I almost didn't, but then I thought about how awesome I'd feel...and I went...and loved it!
Now, not only am I sick...but so is my husband. So last night we were both up almost all night. I'm actually starting to feel better today, FINALLY, but boy am I tired. I'm proud of the fact that I pushed aside all of the possible reasons NOT to run...and just went. I told myself that even if I didn't have enough energy to run...I could still walk. And I did 5K in 36 mins. Not great...but still 5K!!!
I'm making this short tonight, as I'm sure I'll start rambling...I'm heading to bed super early so that tomorrow I feel good, rested and ready to train!
Goodnight!
*hugs*
Now, not only am I sick...but so is my husband. So last night we were both up almost all night. I'm actually starting to feel better today, FINALLY, but boy am I tired. I'm proud of the fact that I pushed aside all of the possible reasons NOT to run...and just went. I told myself that even if I didn't have enough energy to run...I could still walk. And I did 5K in 36 mins. Not great...but still 5K!!!
I'm making this short tonight, as I'm sure I'll start rambling...I'm heading to bed super early so that tomorrow I feel good, rested and ready to train!
Goodnight!
*hugs*
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Shay - Day two
I'm writing this from bed. Just got home from a long ass movie, closed my eyes and remembered that I signed up for this thing voluntarily and it's only day two, so better get my arse in gear. Best wait till later in the month to shirk my duties.
Today was better than yesterday. I finally got in a mini upper body work out. Only about 20 minutes, but I feel good about it. Can't wait for this ankle to heal so I can get into some cardio. I'm itching to go for a run or even do some lunges or squats, jump some rope, anything really. Hoping to get back into yoga next week if I can start putting some pressure on it.
Ate pretty well today, found some split pea, red lentil and ham soup I made a while back in the freezer. Managed to resist eating it without a bun or any other carbs. More of the same for tomorrow. Good thing I like soup. Skipped dinner and had an apple after work so I could eat some popcorn at the movie. It was some damn good popcorn too.
Feel like I'm already learning to be more honest with myself. More accountable for my choices or lack thereof... And now, to sweet, sweet slumber.
Today was better than yesterday. I finally got in a mini upper body work out. Only about 20 minutes, but I feel good about it. Can't wait for this ankle to heal so I can get into some cardio. I'm itching to go for a run or even do some lunges or squats, jump some rope, anything really. Hoping to get back into yoga next week if I can start putting some pressure on it.
Ate pretty well today, found some split pea, red lentil and ham soup I made a while back in the freezer. Managed to resist eating it without a bun or any other carbs. More of the same for tomorrow. Good thing I like soup. Skipped dinner and had an apple after work so I could eat some popcorn at the movie. It was some damn good popcorn too.
Feel like I'm already learning to be more honest with myself. More accountable for my choices or lack thereof... And now, to sweet, sweet slumber.
Steph - Day 2 - Much better day!
Despite still feeling like crap, I managed to drag myself to the gym today after work as well as walking on my lunch break! Total of 90 mins of exercise today! YAY!
I've recently started working with a personal trainer at my gym. He set up my program, went through it with me, and at the end, I asked...what am I supposed to do for cardio? I LOVE cardio...I truly do. He tells me he wants me to do the workout we've just done a minimum of 3 times a week and on those days...cardio ONLY if I have enough energy after I'm done. And the other days will be my cardio days. WHAT?!?!?! Really? I've heard this from a few other people, but I really have a hard time believeing this will be effective......... So, today, I figure I'm still a little under the weather, so I'll do this "easy" strength training portion of my new program..and try to fit a good walk on the treadmill in after. Holy smokes was I wrong! Easy? HA! Nope....not at all! Granted, I'm doing step ups on a bench, some knee up lunge things, and more bench step ups, in between sets of weights, which really got my heartrate up...but I did NOT expect to feel like I did! I got on the treadmill following the workout....and the 10 mins I had to spare was MORE than enough! I've been running then strength training...almost a 2 hour workout...and I haven't left the gym as fatigued as I was today! It was a great feeling! Now...if only the inches and pounds will come off...
I'm glad that I forced myself to go....always feel better after a good workout! Eating was much better today also...so all around a good day! :)
*Hugs*
I've recently started working with a personal trainer at my gym. He set up my program, went through it with me, and at the end, I asked...what am I supposed to do for cardio? I LOVE cardio...I truly do. He tells me he wants me to do the workout we've just done a minimum of 3 times a week and on those days...cardio ONLY if I have enough energy after I'm done. And the other days will be my cardio days. WHAT?!?!?! Really? I've heard this from a few other people, but I really have a hard time believeing this will be effective......... So, today, I figure I'm still a little under the weather, so I'll do this "easy" strength training portion of my new program..and try to fit a good walk on the treadmill in after. Holy smokes was I wrong! Easy? HA! Nope....not at all! Granted, I'm doing step ups on a bench, some knee up lunge things, and more bench step ups, in between sets of weights, which really got my heartrate up...but I did NOT expect to feel like I did! I got on the treadmill following the workout....and the 10 mins I had to spare was MORE than enough! I've been running then strength training...almost a 2 hour workout...and I haven't left the gym as fatigued as I was today! It was a great feeling! Now...if only the inches and pounds will come off...
I'm glad that I forced myself to go....always feel better after a good workout! Eating was much better today also...so all around a good day! :)
*Hugs*
Cher Day 2 - App Review - Nike Boom
Hello Bloggers & Followers!
Needless to say this morning I feel pretty good - soreness in certain areas, but nothing to complain too much about. Today I get home and am going to do a workout before going to the movies - I want popcorn so bad - no butter? I will have to see if Myfitnesspal will let me have it!
Have an awesome day - and stay the course - Woohoo Day 2!
So I recently tried a new app I wanted to tell you about.
Cher
gingerandcrew.com
Needless to say this morning I feel pretty good - soreness in certain areas, but nothing to complain too much about. Today I get home and am going to do a workout before going to the movies - I want popcorn so bad - no butter? I will have to see if Myfitnesspal will let me have it!
Have an awesome day - and stay the course - Woohoo Day 2!
So I recently tried a new app I wanted to tell you about.
Nike Boom (by Nike Inc) is a workout app which encompases a Gymboss timer, coach, cheer team, and hot athletes into one. I am guessing that they have designed this for men.... but that doesn't mean women can't use it! Here are the options you get:
1. Workout - it will time a workout for you, cheer you on when you like (this is where the hot male athletes come in), and post your results to Facebook or Twitter (or both)
2. Intervals - it will time an interval workout for you - whatever interval you set. You are cued to your next interval with a ref wistle.
3. Get Sparq Rated - unless you are into sports I don't think you will get this, and I don't have time to look into it :P
4. Gear Up - gives you all of the lates Nike Gear info. I totally want the Nike+ Fuelband !
My Review:
I prefer the Nike Training Club (NTC) App. It gives me a workout to follow (there are cons to it too which I will share next week). Nike Boom is simple and quick to get you going. Trouble is that you have to design your own workouts. I wouldn't use this running because I prefer my Nike + GPS. I would use Nike Boom for my at home workouts where I know what I want to do and for how long. Essentially it is an alternative for when I can't find my GymBoss.
Cher
gingerandcrew.com
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