Category Archives: Lunges

Games, Movies, Snacks and Plenty of Relaxing!!

December 28, 2013 Kim 34 Comments

Today I used my BOSU for the 44 and did jumping lunges! I counted a right and a left lunge as 1 rep.

Clearly my memory is slipping after several days of no routine because I sort-of forgot that I just did a lunge move yesterday! Oh, well – they were totally different!

This past week has been full of fun – doing things that we don’t do very often!!!

We have played games – all 4 of us!!! We just got Logo Party –

this week and we’ve already been through over half the cards! We also tried –

This game is fun but I think it will be more fun at our New Year’s Eve party with a group of adults!!!

The boys have actually had time to play the X-Box and have enjoyed that since they hardly played during the fall with school and other activities keeping them busy.

Chris and I have watched a few movies in the afternoon (so much better than night-time movies since I get tired at night!!).

One day we watched The Way Way Back –

It was really a cute movie! It made me cry a little at the end but I enjoyed it. (thanks for recommending it, Shashi!!)

And, to show you how far behind we are on movies, yesterday we watched –

I liked this one much better than the 2nd one!!!

I haven’t cooked since Tuesday when I did all of the prep work for our open house on Christmas Day – we have had left-overs and snacks!!!

We have all enjoyed sleeping in (some more than others – Hunter and Jordan!!!).

Over-all this past week has been the perfect mix of activity, get-togethers and plenty of down time so that we start the new year refreshed and ready to go again!!!

Happy Saturday – I hope it is fun and relaxing in your world!!!

Kim

Butt, Cardio, Fitness, Lunges, Quad, Running, Treadmill

Standing Makes Me Happy!

December 27, 2013 Kim 61 Comments

Today I decided to do a fast moving 44! This was a good one for feeling a burn in my quads!!! I did a lunge with a floor touch.

This 44 went quickly!! Of course, after I did 44 on one side, I had to switch and do another set of 44 to stay balanced!!!

And – check out my shirt in the video – recognize the color?

Hunter gave me this shirt so that when we run a half marathon together in the spring (he wants to do one to celebrate turning 13!!!) we can match!!! So excited about it!

Today was another running day. I wanted to go further so I slowed my pace from the past couple of runs! I used 1.5% incline and did 10 miles in 80:15 + 1 easy cool down mile. I started out much slower and increased the speed every half mile for a nice run!!!

Over the past year, I’ve found myself sitting a lot more than I want to. And the reason is my computer and the time I spend blogging and doing other things on it.

I knew that I wanted to make a change but I still wanted to be able to spend time on the computer so…..

I told Chris awhile back that I wanted a standing work station but not a big one because I wanted it to be portable. This one is perfect!!! It is on wheels and very easy to move so I can have it in the kitchen, living room, dining room or wherever I want to be!!!

writing my blog (this was yesterday morning)

I love it since I always write my post for the day after I finish working out and I hate to just plunk myself in a chair – perfect solution!!! Now when I’m ~~being productive~~ reading blogs I won’t feel like such a slug!!!

Have you ever tried a standing work station? Do you prefer to stand or sit?
In the past I tried our kitchen table and the island – both were too low!!! I feel much more productive when I stand, too!!! (might be mental but….)

Happy Friday!!

Kim

Fitness, Lunges, Quad, Squats

Time for a Fun Friday!!!

December 20, 2013 Kim 56 Comments

Today I did a challenging 44 (finally!!!) and it was rough!!!

I got down in the monkey squat position (squat with feet together, hands by feet)

get ready to be in this position awhile!

and, while staying in that position, did alternating back lunges (right-left = 1 rep).

My quads were on FIRE!!! Check out the photo bomb – Hunter made a video downstairs but due to issues (mine, YouTube – who knows?!) I couldn’t get it loaded so we did pictures upstairs really quickly!!

I think that I will be back to working out again this weekend – it has been a roughish week but…..

Today is Fun Friday!!!

1. Last day of school for 2 weeks!!! For Hunter (middle school) today is basically a pud day – movies and a whole lot of nothing!! For Jordan (high school) he has to get through 3 more finals to finish his first semester as a high school student!!

2. Hunter performed in the Christmas cello bash last night!! The whole reason it is a cell0 bash and not just a concert – it is long!! Last night was only 2 hours but the spring one is usually 3+!!!

I tried to upload a video but I’m having technical difficulties this morning!!!

3. I guess the roads are icy this morning! Wait, this is supposed to be Fun Friday!!! Chris text to say his early morning drive (before 6:00 am) was full of black ice! Lovely!

4. I have a fun meeting set up for this morning!!! Back in the summer a new bridal boutique opened here in Topeka. It is called Happily Ever After and the owner came from Kansas City (a much bigger city) – she has all kinds of great ideas. We are meeting this morning to talk about working together on some package deals for brides – it should be fun!!

5. I have one errand to make today and then I’m done shopping for Christmas (except grocery shopping – haven’t even started menu planning!!!)!!!

6. Other than my teeth hurting (still – 2 weeks now!), I feel better than I have in a week!!! I can think about working out without feeling sick!

What’s fun in your Friday?

Happy Fun Friday!!!

Kim

Back, Fitness, Lunges, Running

Family Time

November 27, 2013 Kim 52 Comments

Today for my 44 I did a halo to curtsy lunge – this is another one of those moves that work most of the body!!!

I counted a right and left side as 1 rep – even though I only used 5 pound dumbbells, my upper body got some serious work to complete 44.

Stacy and I are fixing to do a cross-fit style workout – I think she is going kill me!! That’s OK – we are headed out to run after!

Rockin' the Runner T!!! — Rockin’ the Runner T!!!

My sister-in-law is training for her first marathon so I’m going to log her miles with her while they are here – OUTSIDE!!! The current temp is 17 so I guess I will have to employ my Suck it Up in a big way!!! Her plan is 8 today, 4 tomorrow, 8 Friday and 16 Saturday (that will be her longest run!!).

We have lived here (Kansas) for over 14 years. It is a long drive for any of my family to come up from Texas (especially since Topeka isn’t really a major tourist attraction!). Over the years, we haven’t had a lot of family visitors but Sam (my younger brother) and Stacy come almost every year!!!!

They have been here on Easter (it happened to also be Hunter’s 6th birthday), summer vacation, 4th of July and numerous Thanksgivings!!!

I truly am thankful for Sam, Stacy, Isabel and Hays who got to our house about 10:00 last night (after a very long day of driving for them!!). They will be here until Sunday morning and I plan to enjoy every minute of their time with us!!!

Stacy and I will run and workout then shop and enjoy our wine. Hays can’t wait to play ball and cars with the “big boys!” Isabel is looking forward to our annual “girls night” – special drinks and a movie without any boys invited! There will be plenty of food (already have gumbo going for lunch in my crockpot and an egg casserole ready to put in the oven for breakfast!).

So, for the next few days I plan to do my daily 44s and I will probably still do a post but the rest of the time will be off the computer enjoying time with my family!!!

Happy Wednesday!!!

Kim

Biceps, Core, Fitness, Lunges, Plank, Running, Treadmill

Almost Time to Bring out the Trees!!!

November 25, 2013 Kim 84 Comments

Today I did another one of Allie’s moves from her Trifecta Arm video – she called this one “pick up the baby.” I called it HARD!!!!

Start in a plank with dumbbells (I used 10 pounds) – step right foot in, stand and lunge with a bicep curl – step right foot back to plank – repeat on left side = 1 rep.

44 of these and I nearly called my workout for the day done!!! (just kidding – sort of!)

I did Jillian Michaels Hard Body – Level 2. Umm….this was the first time I’ve done this part and it was a great workout! Lots of plyo moves with weights, some balance challenges and some core work – awesome!!!

I decided to get in a quick run – last week I had a great week of long and slow but every once in awhile I like to push my speed a little. I did 4 miles at 1.5% incline in 24:27 then 0.6 miles easy to cool down.

Today is deep clean day – baseboards, corners, under furniture – I can hardly wait!!! (well, that might be exaggerating a bit!!)

But, it’s for a good cause –

Some of my favorite people are coming later this week to spend Thanksgiving with us!!! And that is something I truly am excited about!!!

And then I can turn my super clean house into a Christmas wonderland!!! I’ve made myself hold off on decorating this year until after Thanksgiving and I feel like I’m missing out on trees and lights but it will be worth it soon!!!