Category Archives: Butt

The Great Debate

September 22, 2013 Kim 40 Comments

Today I went with some kicking for my 44. I did a right front kick – left round house for 44 reps and then switched legs for another set of 44.

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(Hunter had American Ninja Warrior paused in the back-ground – Nice!!)

I like moves like this because they go quickly but also get my heart rate up a bit!

Yesterday morning was truly a new experience for Chris and I – we judged a couple rounds of the high school debate tournament.

This is a ZERO experience required gig!!!

It was really like being thrown into a hot fire – I got to the assigned room for my first round and there were 4 boys waiting outside. I just joined them and then realized that I was the one who needed to go in and “set-up” first. Oops!!

2 teams of 2 students + 1 judge = a full house for a debate round – WHO KNEW?!

The topic for this year (every single round, every single tournament): Should the embargo with Cuba be lifted.

Because I’m not really political at all (I prefer avoiding all of it and living in my happy world!) this was a good topic for me to really just focus on which side (affirmative or negative) did the better job of convincing me that they were the way to go!

Of course, the first round, since all 4 of the boys were the same age as Jordan and they were all very nervous because it was their first round of debate ever (Jordan will experience the same thing in a week or so!), it was hard to not just have my “mom” hat on and choose both sides.

My career as a debate judge was fun but 2 rounds was enough – not sure how many rounds of such similar info I could sit through – especially since each round was about 1.5 hours!!

I still don’t really have a firm opinion on the Cuba embargo and whether or not it should be lifted but it was very cool to hear young teen-agers so passionate about the subject!

Did you ever debate in high school or college?
Have you ever judged debate?
Do you think the US should lift the embargo with Cuba?

Happy Sunday!!

Kim

BOSU, Butt, Core, Fitness

365 Days – Goal Achieved!!!

September 15, 2013 Kim 90 Comments

Today’s final 43 was a plank on my

with an alternating lunge step. This was another fun way to push myself with a plank hold!!!

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And, by this point, you know that I counted a right lunge and a left lunge as 1 rep.

Today is a day to celebrate!!!

365 Consecutive Days (1 year) of Daily 43s!!!

Plus, I also did 365 consecutive days of blogging!!!! This post is my 435th post in 1 year!!! Besides the daily posts, I also have some recipes, some workout reviews and some boot camps and a few just random posts!

So, my goal for my year of 43 has been achieved and now I’m moving on to new goals for 44!!! (Well, sort-of the same goals but a different year!)

I’m going to continue my daily activity – this time with 44 reps!!! At this point I’m also planning to continue with daily blogging because I truly enjoy the part of my day where I put some of my random thoughts in writing!!!

So, here’s to another year of achieving new goals!!!

Happy Sunday!! I’m off to rest up for my first 44 which will actually be later today and into tomorrow so that it counts as my birthday 44!!!

Kim

Butt, Fitness, Thighs

It’s Really Going to Happen!!!

September 12, 2013 Kim 58 Comments

Today for my 43 I went with another move from Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama. Her Wednesday workouts always are a great source of inspiration for me and yesterday’s move was a good one – Side-to-Side Plies. I changed it up a little – I added a weight (20 pound kettle bell) and I lifted my knees out to the side instead of across my body.

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This was a good move – fairly short even for 43 and very effective! BTW – I counted a right knee and a left knee as 1 rep.

Today was Garage Boot Camp – I thought it would be cooler since it had been raining but I was WRONG!!! It was muggy! Oh well, we still had fun. We did the Tone & Hold workout. I like this one because once you finish working a particular muscle group (to exhaustion!) you are done with it and don’t repeat any of the same moves!!!

Yesterday morning when I drove Hunter to school we were talking about my Daily 43s and the fact that I have almost achieved my goal of completing a 43 every day for a year and blogging every day!

Hunter said, “You haven’t made it yet. A lot could happen and you might not get the next 4 days.”

What?! Has he not met me?!

I’m not sure what he thinks is going to keep me from succeeding – I told him that I did a 43 the day after I had surgery, on all the holidays, on vacation, when I had to take rush trips to TX for illness or death – nothing has kept me from getting in a 43 yet so why would he think that the next few days would be any different?! Silly!!

He seemed to think that Friday might trick me up!!! I guess I will just have to show him that even Friday the 13th isn’t going to stop me!!!

I’m actually down to just 3 more days – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – and I will have 365 days of 43s!!!!

I have enjoyed the challenge of a daily activity so much that I’m planning another year of it. Monday I will start my daily 44s!!!! (starting with 44 miles)

So, even if Hunter has some doubts, I know that I’m going to make my goal and start off strong for the next year!!!

What is your current goal?

Happy Thursday!!

Kim

Back, Butt, Fitness, Hamstrings, Lunges

The Master Calendar

September 9, 2013 Kim 59 Comments

Today’s 43 was one of my favorite kind of moves – a combo!!! Upper & lower body at the same time!!!

I did a lunge with a row.

Today I decided to try and push myself a bit so I used a 15 pound dumbbell – not too bad until I reached about 30 – those last 13 or so were rough!!!

And I have to stay balanced so a did a 2nd set of 43 on my other side –

Can you tell that these are just posed pictures? The downside to getting up so early is that I’ve already done my move (and most of my workout) before anyone is around to take my pictures or video!! Oh, well – it still works out!!

Today I decided to go with some Turbo Jam fun for the rest of my workout. I started with Lower Body Jam which is 30 minutes geared to legs & butt with just a little upper body thrown in for good measure. Then I did 3T (Totally Tubular Turbo) – 35 minutes of strength work using resistance bands. Both of these workouts were fun because Chalean makes all of her DVDs high energy!!!

The Calendar!!!

At different times of the year, a new calendar is always exciting for me. I love to get my calendar ready for the start of each year – I always put in all of the things that are a given (birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, school dates, Chris’ work stuff…..) and then I’m ready to go!

August is another big time to add/change calendars – the start of school brings lots of new activities and events that can be added to the existing calendar.

Lately, I feel like we have so many sources that have to be checked in order to keep the calendar current that we are going to start leaving things out. For band, we have to check the website every weekend to make sure there haven’t been any changes.

Hunter brings home a weekly note from cross country with details about the upcoming meet(s). We get emails about cello lessons/events. Teacher’s tell the boys things about upcoming happenings for different classes. Phone calls often mean an addition to the calendar. So many sources to keep up with!There are usually appointments of different types to make sure we remember. Social events come up and need to be added immediately so that they aren’t left off by mistake!!

Lately I feel lost without my calendar!!! Last night we were at a friends house for small group and several dates came up – I felt a slight bit of panic because I didn’t have my calendar with me to make sure that nothing was being double booked and that I didn’t forget anything!!!A glimpse at last week (notice the empty day? Labor Day!!!) in my book – I’ve found that my date book works far better than the true “master calendar” on the kitchen wall!!!

Now that the boys are older and have more activities I told them we probably need to all coordinate our calendars every weekend so we can make sure everyone knows what is going on and we don’t forget anything or anyone!!!

Anyone else ever feel like your life is “controlled” by the calendar?
Do you feel a slight panic if you are out somewhere without your calendar and have new dates/events to add?

I’m pretty sure that I need to put beach time on the calendar this week!!! If it’s on the master plan it should happen, right?!

Happy Monday!!!

Kim

Butt, Core, Fitness, Quad

Friday Funnies Are Back!!

August 30, 2013 Kim 52 Comments

Today I tried a move that completely intimidated me – a wall climb! Ever heard of it? I hadn’t either until the other day when 6 Pack Momma @ She Runs Everywhere did a little video demonstration. Well, that move did not end up being my 43!!! I did a grand total of 4!!!

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And, even those weren’t very good because you are supposed to get your hands much closer to the wall and take yourself all the way to vertical – like I said – I was totally intimidated by this move!!!! A 43 FAIL!!!

So, for my real 43 I did a killer lower body move!!!

squat with feet together
stay in squat & step right leg out then back in
lift right knee
extend right leg (while your knee is up)
bring leg in & lower foot
Repeat (x 43)

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And, once your left hip is totally burning and your quad is shaking (and you have completed all your reps!!!), switch legs and do some more – 43 more for me!!!

I decided to change things up with my workout today and do some yoga. I did Denise Austin’s Fat Burning Yoga. It was pretty good – a total of 60 minutes with plenty of strength work, core work and of course, flexibility. I can only take Denise in small doses but I usually like her workouts!!

And, because the past week has been full of extreme emotions I decided that it was time for some more humor over here!!!