incline | Day With KT

Basically this week has been one of very minimal workouts. But…I still did a 45 everyday!!!

Sunday 11/16 – 45 low duck walks.

So, this is a move I actually did while we were cleaning the apartment – the layer of filth was deep and after I scrubbed all the walls I duck walked the entire perimeter of the apartment cleaning the baseboards and floor line. (this ended up being way more than 45 duck walk steps!!!)

Can you see the dirt on the baseboard?!

Monday 11/17 – 45 roll-ups with one leg straight and one bent.

left leg out - ready to go — left leg out – ready to go

(keeping your hands under your back helps you remember to keep your back pressed to the floor!!)

This was a new (to me) move and I liked it!!!

Because I new that this was one of my last chances, for a few days, I tried to run. Didn’t happen. I walked 4.5 miles with a 9% incline after running 2 miles super slow.

Tuesday 11/18 – 45 single arm reverse curls to shoulder press while standing on upside down wobble balls.

right arm - reverse curl (curl with palm down) — right arm – reverse curl (curl with palm down)

I did all 45 with my right arm then switched and started over.

I had to work my arms since I knew it would be the last time for a few weeks!!!

I walked 6.5 miles with a 10% incline – fun times for sure!!!

Wednesday 11/19 – 45 raises (upper and lower) while on stomach.

lift and hole 3 count — lift and hold 3 count

I don’t work my back enough but I really liked this move!!!

Thursday 11/20 – 45 inner thigh lifts with foot touch (non-lifting foot on wobble ball).

ready to work the right leg and balance on the left

lift right leg - touch foot with left hand — lift right leg – touch foot with left hand

This move went quickly. I had to do 45 on each leg of course!

lift foot up - touch with right hand — lift foot up – touch with right hand

Friday 11/21 – 45 flutter kicks while on back (right – left = 1 rep).

This move went quickly and is a great way to work the core.

Saturday 11/22 – 45 leg extensions with the figure 8 band.

And, I had to work my left leg!! (I held the band in my right arm still because when I tried it in my left it rubbed right over my stitches.

I’m hoping to add in a bit more next week – I hate not working out!!!

Happy Saturday!

Kim

Today’s 43 was all about cardio. I did a right shuffle (4 shuffles) – touched my right hand to my right foot then reversed direction for 1 rep.

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Thanks, Hunter, for doing this demo (even without shoes!) – wish the lighting had been better. (I’m pretty sure that is due to user error!!!)

It was fun to do a simple, cardio based 43 for a change.

After the 43, I tried the Plank Ab-Burner that the Fitnessista posted yesterday. If you haven’t been over to her site and checked it out you should – your core will thank you (later!!!). It is only a 4-minute routine (good thing, too!) but it will challenge you the entire time!!!

For the rest of my workout on this rainy day in Kansas,

I hopped on my treadmill and did some incline work. I kept the speed down (6.5 miles in 60:30) but the incline at 10% for mile 1, 12% mile 2, 15% mile 3, then 12% for miles 4-6. YIKES!!! I think I need to get in more hills!!!

Enough work-out talk!!! Onto food – namely Kale. Last night, for the first time ever, I made some kale. This is the final product (after we had all taken a serving because I forget to get a picture before):

I’m not sure if it will make a return appearance at our table or not. I think I need more ideas for making it (or just to perfect the one I tried).

I keep reading about kale and all the benefits from it so I bought some and thought I would try to make kale chips. First off, I have no idea what it means to massage the kale!!! I washed it really well and tore it into bite size pieces. I tried to dry it but I’m pretty sure I didn’t do that very well.

Then I spread (more like piled) it on a large stone baking sheet, sprinkled (more like poured) some olive oil on it and sprinkled with season salt. I think this is where I really messed up – it looked like such a huge amount that I probably put way too much oil and salt.

Who knew that it would cook down to almost nothing? (not me for sure!!!) It didn’t get as crispy as I thought it would (I’m guessing the oil & not drying it enough had something to do with that).

The verdict: Hunter said it was a bit strong (I think he meant too salty!!!), Jordan said it was OK, and Chris didn’t really comment (which means not his favorite but he doesn’t like to say negative things about my cooking – he’s super smart!!!). I liked it fine but I think I need help if I’m going to try it again!

I googled some of the benefits of kale and found out the number 1 benefit is it can keep you looking attractive!!!! Another benefit is anti-aging!