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Friday Is for Fun and Favorite Things

November 6, 2014 Kim 64 Comments

I feel like I’ve been way more negative than I really want to be on here lately so today is all about fun and some of my favorite things!!!

I could spend every day just like this!!!

I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned a time or 500 that the beach is my favorite place!!!

If I can’t be on a beach then a pool with full service and one or more of my favorite people is the next best thing –

see - a tan is always a good thing!! — see – a tan is always a good thing!!

I might have mentioned that I collect cookbooks. My favorite cookbooks are the Taste of Home books –

Taste of Home & hick Cooking — Taste of Home & Quick Cooking

My other favorite cookbook is the book that our MOPS (Mothers of Preschool Students) group put together years ago –

This is the book I go to when it is after 5:00pm and I still don’t have a dinner plan!

I also collect martini glasses. I had a hard time picking a favorite so I went with 3 of my favorites –

Five O'Clock Somewhere Texas Decisions (shoes) — Five O’Clock Somewhere Texas Decisions (shoes)

Even though summer is my favorite, I also appreciate the beauty of fall –

Pretty sure that I have talked about how much I like the wine Chris brings back from Germany!!!

My favorite way to workout will always be running!!!

Patriot run – Hunter was a great crew member!!!

And, the fact that both of my boys like to run now makes running even better!!

before the 4th of July race around the lake

Some days I look out my kitchen window and feel overwhelmed by the beauty of the lake –

And, lately my boots have been making me happy many days!!! It is hard for me to pick a favorite pair (I’m not saying how many pair of cowboy boots I have!!!) but here are a few:

maybe I like these the best... — maybe I like these the best…

Boots and dresses are my favorite thing to wear if I’m not wearing workout clothes!!!

What are some of your favorite things?
Do you wear cowboy boots?

Happy Friday!!!

Kim

BOSU, Butt, Core, Fitness, Plank, Running, Triceps

A Weak Week (10/19 – 10/25)

October 25, 2014 Kim 28 Comments

This week was pretty light on the workout front. But I did get in some really fun 45s!!!

Sunday 10/19 – 45 side lunge (stay in wide position between).

I did all 45 to the left (just returning to the middle position in between. Then switched and did 45 to the right.

Monday 10/20 – 45 BOSU balances (start with hands on BOSU, feet on ground – raise right arm to side and left leg, hold then switch to left arm and right leg for 1 rep).

This move was HARD!!! I like it because it worked everything – triceps, shoulders, core, butt, quads, hamstrings….

I tried to run – 3 miles in 25:40 and then realized that my leg is hurt more than I thought so I ended up walking 4.5 miles with an incline.

Tuesday 10/21 – 45 twisting elbow planks (twist right, then left = 1 rep).

Return to middle then twist the other way –

This move was hard – 45 complete reps ended up being a long time to stay in a plank!!!!

I did a workout that I hadn’t done in a long time and it ended up being great – The Firm: Cardio Fusion. The workout uses these little balls –

I will definitely be doing this workout again!!!

Wednesday 10/22 – 45 twisting frog crunches with weighted (5 pound) punches. (right-left = 1 rep)

up - twist and punch right with left hand — up – twist and punch right with left hand

Return to the ready position and then go the other way –

I did another workout that I’ve always enjoyed – Cross Training for Fitness.

Thursday 10/23 – 45 back bow cross-over. This move is one I had never seen before until Nellie (Brooklyn Active Mama) showed it as her Weekly Wednesday workout. (another one where right-left = 1 rep)

up and squeeze - move to other side — up and squeeze

While in the up position, move your arms to other side –

moving over (dropped the legs a little:)

small break before moving back to the start — small break before coming up and moving back the other way

I might have adapted it a little (I used a wobble ball as my cross-over object instead of a yoga block) but this was a really good move!!!

Thanks to Hunter for doing the pictures for me on Friday morning since no one was around when I did the move Thursday!!!

Friday 10/24 – 45 leg abductions while balancing on upside down wobble ball.

I managed all 45 with my left leg without tapping my toe down – I wobbled and looked like a goof but…..

On this leg, I ended up tapping my toe down 2 times during the reps – my left leg balance isn’t as strong!!!

Saturday 10/25 – 45 stability ball side crunches.

After completing the first set of 45, I flipped over and did 45 more.

I’m hoping that next week I can get back to working out the way I like to work out!!!

Happy Saturday!

Kim

Cardio, Core, Fitness, Lunges, Plank, Plyo, Quad, Running, Squats, Triceps

Almost Skipped a Day (10/12 – 10/18)

October 18, 2014 Kim 30 Comments

This week was one of those weeks that pretty much flew by. Every day I would think, “Oh, tomorrow will be an easier day.” Not the case but it was still a good week!!!

Sunday 10/12 – 45 squat to lunge (same leg moving) – stay low on stationary leg.

Even though I only did 3 on each side in the demo, I really did 45 on each side. My hip/quad was burning by the time I finished!!!

Monday 10/13 – 45 burpees with a hop onto a step. (Actually I did 50 because Brooke’s workout for the day called for 50 burpees as the “extra” move.

There was nothing easy about these!!!

Boomer’s Burn was a strength workout all about high reps – awesome!!!

It was also a running day – 8 miles in 59:51 + 1.5 easy miles.

Tuesday 10/14 – 45 split squats with the back foot on a step.

And, of course, I had to switch legs and do another set of 45.

I held 15 pound dumbbells the entire time. This move was not easy!

I did one of the Piyo workouts that I like – Buns.

And, Boomer’s Burn was an interval workout. It was a good one – hard!!!

I did 5.5 miles during the intervals + 2.1 easy miles.

Wednesday 10/15 – 45 sit-ups with feet on step.

Boomer’s Burn was another great strength workout!!!

I ended up just walking with a 10% incline instead of running because my right quad has been bugging me. I walked just over an hour.

Thursday 10/16 – 45 second side plank with top leg lifted.

This was not easy!!! Then I had to switch sides and do it again –

don't drop the hip! — don’t drop the hip!

I pulled out one of my favorite workouts – Turbo Jam – Fat Blaster!

Boomer’s Burn was another interval day. It started out OK but during the final interval my right quad (that has been bugging me) sort of gave out – I limped through one hard rep and decided that it was time to stop.

Friday 10/17 – 45 partner push-ups (with Hunter).

This was a fun move!!

And, this day sort of got away from me!! I didn’t get up at 5:00am since the boys were out of school. Because of that I ended up not being able to workout (probably good to rest my quad). After a full day and a neighbor’s party, I finally did this move about 9:45pm!!!

Saturday 10/18 – 45 tricep presses with feet on stool.

Hunter let me take pictures of him demonstrating the move last night even though I didn’t do it until this morning!!!

I had more rest days this week than I like but sometimes that is just how it has to be.

Happy Saturday!!

Kim

Butt, Chest, Fitness, Hamstrings, Lunges, Push-Ups, Running, Squats

Catching Up (9/28 – 10/11)

October 11, 2014 Kim 34 Comments

I didn’t do my normal Saturday post last weekend so I have 2 weeks worth of 45s to share today!!!

I’m still doing Brooke’s (Wrecking Routine) workouts – Boomer’s Burn. Lots of great workouts everyday!!!

Sunday 9/28 – 45 cross body inner thigh raises.

Besides working your thighs, this move is great for balance!!! And because I like balance I had to switch sides and repeat –

Monday 9/29 – 45 front kick-back kick while standing on a wobble ball.

This move was definitely a challenge! I wobbled a lot. Even though I only did one leg in the video, I did 45 with both legs.

Boomer’s Burn was a combination of strength and running – my favorite!!!

Then a 6 mile run in 41:53.

Tuesday 9/30 – 45 T push-ups.

spread arms (in a T) – just for a second don’t take a nap!!!

Coming all the way back up from the floor is no joke!!!

I found a Piyo workout that I really liked – Core! This one was so much more fun for me than some of the previous ones!!!

Boomer’s Burn was an interval workout – love really pushing myself for short bursts!!

Wednesday 10/1 – 45 curtsey lunges with a side bend while keeping hands raised overhead.

I did all 45 with the right leg then switched and did another set with the left leg lunging.

Boomer’s Burn was all about strength work!!!

And, it was a running day – 8 miles in 60:16.

Thursday 10/2 – 45 arm circles with 5 pound weights.

The video messed up but it is a basic move – hold your arms out to the sides and circle front for 45 circles then back for 45.

I did Fat Burning Pilates – a decent workout without killing myself!!!

Boomer’s Burn was all about intervals – this one was awesome and I did a total of 6 miles to complete the workout!!!

Friday 10/3 – 45 wacky jacks.

Thanks to Jordan for letting me record him on this move.

I skipped my normal workout because I had been up all night Thursday night stirring my crockpots of taco meat. (I thought it would be FUN to do all the food for Chris’ party!!!)

Saturday 10/4 – 45 standing crunch with a knee in (arms raised overhead the entire time).

Switch sides and do 45 more –

I loved this move – so much more fun to do standing crunches!!

Stacy and I got in a cold run around the lake (6 miles) before we started working on the last minute stuff for the big party. Always fun to run with Stacy since it rarely happens!!

Sunday 10/5 – 45 ottoman push-ups to Griffin!!!

I was keeping Griffin entertained (and awake) while Mandi finished getting ready and packing for their drive home!!!

Monday 10/6 – 45 squats on wobble balls – alternate touching inside of right foot and left foot (right-left = 1 rep).

ready - trying not to fall off — ready – trying not to fall off

squat - touch right hand to left foot — squat – touch right hand to left foot

squat - right hand to left foot — squat – right hand to left foot

This move was fun!! I tried to squat low – I don’t always go below 90 when I squat but on this day I did!!

Boomer’s Burn was a cardio/strength workout again – one of my favorites!!!

I also ran 6 miles in 44:37.

Tuesday 10/7 – 45 triangle presses.

right hand down - left up — right hand down – left up

This move is a good one to do slowly and really work on the stretch. I’m not super flexible so it is a challenge for me!!! (I counted a right-left as 1 rep)

I did another Piyo workout that I really liked – Buns – some fun ways to work my butt!!!

Boomer’s Burn was another great interval workout!! I think that even after I finish this program next week I will keep incorporating interval days – love how hard it makes me push myself!!!

Wednesday 10/8 – 45 leg circles (on all 4s) with leg at about a 45 degree angle from body.

This is the basic position – it doesn’t really matter if you circle font or back – same effect. I had a video but encountered some technical difficulties. I did 45 with each leg!!

Boomer’s Burn focused on body weight moves (I did end up adding weights though)!

And I managed 9 miles in 66:30 – lately I haven’t been able to get in many long runs – need to work on that!

Thursday 10/9 – 45 jack with front kick. This move is one that Nellie (Brooklyn Active Mama) just posted about for a Weekly Wednesday Workout.

Thanks to Hunter for doing the demo!!!

I counted a right kick and a left kick as one rep. I actually added a bit more of a hop on the kicks.

I found another one of the Piyo workouts that I like – Strength Intervals!!!

This was supposed to be another interval day for Boomer’s Burn but I ended up just walking 3.5 miles.

Friday 10/10 – 45 plie squats with feet on wobble balls.

Staying balanced on the balls was harder for a plie squat than a regular squat!!!

I finished up the week with a strength workout for Boomer’s Burn!!!

Saturday 10/11 – 45 front kick with toe touch – a stretching move and very hard for me!!!

right kick - touch with left hand — right kick – touch with left hand

I did all 45 with my right leg and then switched to do more with my left.

left kick - touch with right hand — left kick – touch with right hand

I think that I have less flexibility on this side!!!

I’ve been trying to mix up my workouts and still keep running – my mileage is lower than it had been for awhile but that is probably a good thing!!!

Happy Saturday!

Kim

Back, Butt, Calves, Core, Fitness, Hamstrings, Running

Ready for a Rest Day

September 27, 2014 Kim 30 Comments

There are lots of weeks that I don’t want to take a day off! This week, however, I’m ready for one!!!

I’m doing Brooke’s (Wrecking Routine) current workout – Boomer’s Burn so that will be part of my workouts for the next month – this week has been full of some great workout!!!

Sunday 9/21 – 45 single leg hip lifts (bridge).

And, I can’t just work one hip!!!

Not gonna lie – this was almost 10:00pm Sunday night. We had a busy day and it almost got away from me but I still got in my 45.

Monday 9/22 – 45 deadlift with wide fly.

I reversed the move and stood to complete one rep. I only used 5 pounds dumbbells because this move is challenging for me!!!

Today the Boomer’s Burn workout was strength mixed with cardio – nice!!!

Plus 6 miles of running in 46:48 followed by 0.65 easy miles.

Tuesday 9/23 – 45 arabesque leg lifts.

Staying balanced for 45 reps was part of the challenge!!! I switched sides and did some more!

I did PiYo – Define Lower Body and Define Upper Body. Maybe because I could hold the moves a bit better or something but I liked it a little more than I did last week.

Boomer’s Burn was all about intervals today!!!

Wednesday 9/24 – 45 elbow plank to pike.

I really liked this move!!!

Boomer’s Burn was strength work again – always a good thing!!!

And it was a running day – 9 miles in 66:34 followed by 0.75 easy miles.

Thursday 9/25 – 45 split leg calf raises with toes turned out. (I actually liked this move so much from one of the workouts from Brooke this week that I made it a 45.)

I’m not sure if it made a huge difference or not but I decided that I should do another set with my left leg in front.

ready fro another set (sometimes I like to close my eyes when I work out!!!)

I did a workout that I always forget how good it is until I do it – Core Fusion Body Sculpt. There is no jumping or even anything that gets your heart rate up but it is an incredible workout!!!

Boomer’s Burn was another interval workout – so fun to really have to push my speed!!!

Friday 9/26 – 45 fist bumps while holding boat pose.