Today I did a basic move for my 44 but I added in a challenge by holding an 8 pound medicine ball straight above my head the whole time! I did alternating forward lunges (a right lunge and left = 1 rep) with the ball overhead.
readyright lungeback to start positionLeft Lunge
This move was great because I felt it in my legs, my arms were shaking and I got my heart rate up!!!
I also did one of my 10 Minute Solution DVDs – Sculpt, Tone and Reshape with the Figure 8.
figure 8 band
I like the format of this workout – it is a total body workout with toning and some cardio. Each of the segments goes by very quickly and there are some fun moves!
Have you ever gotten a compliment that you’re not sure if it was really intended to be a compliment?
I’m sure that most everyone has at some point.
My least favorite – “You look good, for your age.” Why does that last little bit (the qualifier) need to be added on? That makes me feel like A. I’m old and B. I don’t really look good at all.
Last night while I was getting my hair done, Jennifer (my hair dresser for over 12 years!) told me about a “compliment” she had gotten over the weekend.
She was at a store and had on some new boots and a cute top. A girl (complete stranger) said, “You could be on a magazine as a plus size model.”
Really?! She couldn’t have just left that last part off?
I’m sure that I’ve added a qualifier to compliments before but I’m going to start really paying attention to how I word compliments!!!
What compliments have you been given with qualifiers?
Did you still feel like it was a compliment?
The 44 today is my least favorite move ever – jumping lunges!!! And, because sometimes I feel the need to challenge myself, I held 12 pound dumbbells while I jumped – FUN TIMES!!!
I counted a right lunge and a left lunge as 1 rep so I really had to jump 88 times to complete my 44.
Garage boot camp today was the 5-4-3-2-1 Workout. I had to make a few modifications to this one since we were in the garage and driveway but it worked out fine and was a great workout!!! Teaching boot camp has been nice because it is the only time I workout with a group anymore – I am really enjoying it!!!
I feel like I have had more than a few negative days lately and it comes out on my blog. I try to stay positive here but I also try to be completely real and real life sometimes is exhausting and trying and just plain hard!!!
Today I thought I would just share some of the things that I’m thankful for – sometimes I forget to stop and think about how very much I have to be grateful for. I’m always glad that the amazing Jody @ Truth2BeingFit reminds us to start each Monday with gratitude!!!
Today I’m thankful that my family is all healthy!!!
I’m thankful for the great cross country season that Hunter has had!!! Today we will go to Manhattan for his final meet of the year! I’m very happy and thankful that he has learned to really enjoy running!!!I’m thankful that Jordan had a good experience last night at his first debate practice rounds. Even though he was nervous he did a good job and like he said he will just continue to get better.
I’m thankful that even though the US Government is making some ridiculous decisions these days, Chris still has a job!!
I’m thankful that the fall weather has been so incredible lately!!! We are supposed to get to almost 90 for the next few days – love the sunshine and warmth!!!
I’m thankful that we have WIFI at our new venue now so I can get some work done while I’m waiting on the electrician and other stuff today!!! (small stuff is pretty important!)
I’m thankful for all of the great friends I’ve made through blogging!!!!
I could go on and on now that I’ve started my thankful list but it is time to get on with the day!!!
Just making this short list has totally boosted my mood – bring on Tuesday!!!
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.
start in lungestraighten leg and 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 –
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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?!
Today for my 43 I did a move that Kim @ BusyBod shared in a leg workout – a plyometric runner’s lunge. Not gonna lie – this was a tough one because I had to do 2 sets of 43 since I have 2 legs!!!
I like to add plyo moves but maybe I should do them on days that I’m not running?! Oh, well – it worked out OK!!!
I also ran again today (2 days in a row!!). Today I did 7 miles (at 1.5% incline) – for the first 6, I alternated between 8:00/mile and 7:30/mile – the last mile I increased the pace some – total time 53:05 – 7:35 pace. I finished off with a cool down mile for a total of 8 miles in 66:39.
in front of our new business
So, yesterday was the culmination of our summer “project.” Chris and I have spent the last 2 months doing all of the many steps that had to be done in order to make our new venture official. As of yesterday at about 2:30 – we own The Governor’s Row House (an event venue)!!!
Governor’s Row House
This is an existing business and we plan to continue hosting events and hopefully add in some fun new things. We will do weddings, receptions, business dinners & lunches, graduation parties, holiday parties, retirements, reunions plus we have plans to add in some new features over the next number of months!!!
the ball roomfront room – perfect for small parties or showersthe Bar!!!
This new adventure is part of why I have been struggling with balance so much lately. I’m sure that over the next few weeks/months I will continue to figure out how to make everything work (and still have time to relax at the swim beach!!) without going totally bonkers!!!
I would be lying if I said that I wasn’t nervous – but I’m also super excited and have so many ideas rattling around in my head that I am sleeping less than ever these days. Just as well, no time to sleep – too much to plan and do!!!
Please check out my new blog – it is a work in progress but will grow rapidly as we look to add new events every month!!!
Today’s 43 was great because it worked my entire body!!! The move includes a knee lift, lunge, plank and a big step.
Start by standing on your left foot and lift your right knee – lunge back with your right leg and place both hands on the ground – step your left foot back so that you are in plank – bring left foot back in between hands – stand lifting your right knee = 1 rep.
I think the balance part was the hardest part of this move!! After completing the first set of 43, I had to switch legs and do another set!!!
I pulled out a DVD that I don’t do often but it is a great workout – Reebok Boot Camp. This workout is made up of a warm-up, 4 full-body boot camp style workouts, an ab section and a cool down to give a pretty solid hour workout. I like it because it includes some of everything – toning, core and cardio.
Ever feel like you are on autopilot? I do!!! Saturday when I got in my car to drive home from Texas, I feel like I flipped a switch to autopilot
and now I can’t figure out how to disengage!!!
All day yesterday, I felt like I was just going through the motions – workout? check, blog? check, meals? check, tutor? check.
At the beginning of this year (2013) I said that my main goal for the year was to live in the moment and enjoy every minute. Well, to do that I have to figure out how to turn the autopilot switch off again!!!
I look around at the huge amount of things I need to get done today and this week and think that I need to start by making some lists and prioritizing.
#1 I think that I will get dinner going in the crock pot so I don’t have to think about it all day!!!#2 And, maybe if I sneak over to the swim beach for an hour or so, I can relax a little and come back focused and ready to tackle everything!!!
focusing and taking control!
Yep – I think that the only way to get back on track is to spend a little time in the sun!!! After that I can move on to #3, #4……
Ever get stuck on autopilot? What do you do to get back in control?
