Category Archives: Triceps

Shots, Shots and More Shots

November 12, 2013 Kim 85 Comments

Today’s 44 had to be fairly simple so I did triceps dips using 2 chairs.

And, no other work-out today because I have to take a day or so off thanks to yesterday’s miserable experience!!!

Some of you may remember from way back in April that I had the varicose veins in my legs stripped. And, you may remember that the recovery was not at all what the DR told me it would be. It was long and painful!!!

I moaned and complained a lot about my legs – here, here, here, here and here.

Yesterday was, hopefully, the final part of this process to get rid of the varicose veins. I had a procedure called sclerotherapy done.

HOLY HELL – this HURT!!!

I’m not sure what exactly was in the needles – saline and something else.

I took one picture and then quit watching – I blocked the view with my Nook!!! I tried to count the # of injections but lost count after 20 or 25.

I think the ones on my left foot and ankle hurt the most but by that point I was in so much pain that I really couldn’t tell for sure.

I tried to chat with the nurse and DR while they worked but it was hard to talk much with my teeth clenched!!!

you can't see the top ones but this is what my legs look like under the ultra tight wraps! — you can’t see the top ones but this is what my legs look like under the ultra tight wraps!

It has been 6.5 months since I had my initial surgery and I still DO NOT recommend this procedure. I know that, according to my DR, my results were rare but the fact that I went into this thinking it would be a week long recovery and I have had pain in my legs (especially my left ankle) every day since I had the procedure done makes me wish I had never started this whole process.

Hopefully, this is a short (1-3 days) recovery like the DR said this time!

still wrapped - should only be for today — still wrapped – should only be for today

I’ve been telling myself that maybe after this step I will finally be happy that I had all of this done – I’m not there yet but maybe in another day!

I try not to live my life with regrets but this whole experience has definitely been a regret!!!

Happy Tuesday!

Kim

Fitness, Triceps

Happy Fall Back Day!

November 3, 2013 Kim 31 Comments

Today for my 44, I used my step in it’s normal home against the wall (usually I move it to another room).

I did triceps dips with my toes stacked like this –

I don’t have full pictures because I live with 2 teen-age boys who like to sleep in (and it’s drill weekend so Chris is at work!). I did 11 reps, then switched my feet –

I switched the feet every 11 reps so I did 22 with each foot on top. Having my toes stacked made the normal triceps dip a little more challenging!!!

The boys and I did a different kind of 44 yesterday!! We spent 2.5 hours raking and bagging leaves. This is actually a little over 44 bags –

And, the sad thing – we still have a pile that I’m fixing to bag as soon as I run to the store for more bags –

last pile (not sure why the side is blurry!)

Talk about a work-out!!! My back is feeling it today. Jordan just got up and said his back hurts, too!!! (Kind-of makes me feel better to know that I’m not the only one who is sore!)

Growing up I always hated the fall time change because it meant I had to be inside earlier. As I’ve gotten older, I look forward to this time change – an extra hour of sleep!!! (not that I usually sleep but at least we aren’t losing an hour!)

And – I’m happy that, at least for a few weeks, it won’t be dark when I take the boys to school!!!

Happy Sunday!

Kim

Back, Fitness, Triceps

My Pre-Halloween Scare

October 31, 2013 Kim 54 Comments

Today I did a new (to me) move and it was hard. It is a reverse arm raise (you raise your arms behind you).

raise arms behind - squeeze shoulder blades together — raise arms behind – squeeze shoulder blades together

This was hard -I just used 5 pound dumbbells and it was still a challenge. The hard part was not just letting my arms fall but trying to control the move on the way back down.

For Garage Boot Camp we did one of my favorites – 25 in 1 Boot Camp. After we did 3 rounds using the full minute (so there was a little break), I challenged the group to do the 4th round with no breaks – just 25 reps of each as quickly as possible. This was a great way to really push hard at the end of the workout!!!

Yesterday I felt a bit like Scooby and Shaggy! I had to go over to our venue (the Governor’s Row House) for just a minute. When I got there and walked up the porch, the front door was wide open!

Now, Chris and I are the only ones who have keys (I know this because I had the locks changed after we bought it) and his car wasn’t in the parking lot (he was at work!) so the door should not have been opened.

Not cool at all!!! Actually pretty scary!

Turns out, 1 of our 3 tenants (there are 3 apartments up above the actual venue) found a way into the house and decided to go through the house instead of the side entrance to move her stuff out. (Hmmm….you think there is a reason we gave her notice at the beginning of the month?!)

A quick call to Chris (who called our lawyer), a dead-bolt installation and now I feel a little safer.

Amazing how violated I felt at the fact that this girl (and several people I had never met) plus the girl’s dog, were all tracking in and out of my place without me knowing about it.

I’m hoping that today is just full of treats – no more tricks (or scares) for me please!!!

Happy Thursday and Happy Halloween!!

Kim

Core, Fitness, Triceps

Workout Tools

October 27, 2013 Kim 34 Comments

Today I decided to work my triceps with the 44 – I did skull crushers using my stability ball.

The nice thing about this move on the ball is that I also had to work to hold my hips level so I got a little core work!!!! I just used 8 pound dumbbells because I knew that after about 20, my form would suffer with anything heavier – ended up being the perfect choice for all 44 – I definitely felt them but could perform all the reps with proper form.

I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite workout tools since I keep using different ones for my daily 44.

Resistance bands: These are awesome especially when you travel since they don’t weigh much or take up much space. They are great as an alternative to weights and actually sometimes make moves feel harder than using dumbbells because of the constant tension.

Bowflex Select Tech Weights: I love these when I’m doing a weight workout. Since I store all of my workout equipment in one room and move it to another to work out, this makes it easier to move!! These weights adjust from 5 pounds each up to 50 pounds each!!! On moves that you just want a light weight they are a bit bulky but otherwise I love them!

Stability Balls: I love the extra challenge you can add to so many different moves by using a stability ball. Today I used one to keep my hips up. The other day I used one to do push-ups. So many options!!!

BOSU: This might be my all time favorite piece of equipment. It can be used like a step for an entire cardio + toning workout and it is also great to add a balance challenge to any move!! I love trying new moves on the BOSU – some are successful and others don’t really workout!!

Treadmill: I’m pretty sure that everyone knows by now that I actually prefer running on my treadmill these days!! Years of having no choice (babies and a traveling husband) helped with turning me into a treadmill runner. And, occasionally I try to use my treadmill for things other than running – not always a great idea but sometimes it works!

If I can't be on the beach then I'm pretty happy here!! — If I can’t be on the beach then I’m pretty happy here!!

What is your favorite piece of exercise equipment?

Happy Sunday!

Kim

Chest, Core, Fitness, Triceps

Wacky Wednesday

October 16, 2013 Kim 68 Comments

Today I did 44 “chest, fly, bangers” with a hip raise. Basically, I kept my hips up (the entire time) while doing a chest press, opening to a fly, bringing the weights back together and doing a head banger (triceps) before lowering the weights to repeat.

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Once again, the video was after doing all of my 44 and my workout – my arms were shaking the entire time. I used 10 pound weights which was plenty for the # I did.

I tried a new DVD today – Jillian Michaels – Hard Body. Yikes!!! I did Level 1 (there are 2 45 minute workouts) and it really pushed me today. In fact (here’s something wacky), I actually did the modifications on a couple of the moves – not quite ready to go hard core I guess!!!

Hunter always has “Wacky Wednesday” at school – not really sure what is different from other days but I decided that today could use a bit of wacky!!!

I can’t even imagine staying in a hotel made of ice – just looking at this picture is making me cold!!!

Driving around in this might be kind of fun for a day or so!!! I wonder if there are any restrictions involved?!

This completely cracks me up!!

Umm….I don’t even ride roller coasters the way they are meant to be ridden. This guy is an IDIOT!!!

I guess this gives a whole new meaning to – “basket toss!”

I think it would be impossible to be in a bad mood driving around in this van!

I think if you can pull off that look and still be so cute – go for it!!!

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And I’m really not even sure how I feel about this!! I’ve seen the Prancercise video several times now and really can’t tell if she is being serious with this or if it is supposed to be a joke!

Rest assured – no form of prancercizing will ever be a daily 44!!!

And, the final wacky –

Last night I told Jennifer that I was done with the hair growing out gig – back to short!!! (umm…this picture would be early morning right after my workout so hopefully I can fruiff it a bit more!!)

Happy Wacky Wednesday!!!

Kim

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