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Things That Make You Go Hmmm…..

March 14, 2014 Kim 73 Comments

Today was another day that I decided to combine the challenge for #happyfitmarch with my 44. The challenge today was to do single leg squats for a minute.

I decided to make it more “fun” by doing the squats on a small wobble ball –

right - 34 in one minute — right – 34 in one minute

After doing 44 total on this side, I switched legs and did some more!!!

left leg - 27 in 1 minute — left leg – 27 in 1 minute

I didn’t get as many in a minute on my left side because my balance isn’t as good on that side!! But I still completed the challenge and my 44.

I was going to run today for the 5th day in a row but decided to wait until tomorrow so I can get in a longer run!!

Instead I did Turbo Fire – Upper 20 and Lower 20. These are toning workouts using bands and they are very effective!! The lower one especially had my hips burning!!!

Remember the song – Things That Make You Go Hmmm…?

Well, I have some things that make me go Hmmm…. today!

* I got a pedicure 2 weeks ago today for our fancy night out.

Usually when I get a pedi, it lasts for 3-4 weeks (and that is when I’m walking around in sand at the swim beach!!). 2 weeks into this one and I have chipping –

* Jordan’s group for the trip to Cali, landed about 6 hours after the first group (that was the schedule all along). AND, they leave about 6 hours before that same first group on Monday morning so they are losing 12 hours in CA that some of the other groups get. Hmmmm…..

* Remember I gave up wine and other cocktails for Lent? Well, I thought that cutting out happy hour would help me shed a bit in my middle but instead I’ve been eating about 20x more candy than normal!!!

Oops!!! Hmmm……

* On Wednesday I had a 2nd meeting that a lady had requested with me (she wants to show me what all she does – decorating, catering, event planning…). She set the time (via email –

Well, I waited and waited on Wednesday – NO SHOW!!! Yesterday (Thursday) at 12:25 she called me and said, “I thought we had a 12:30 meeting.”
A. It isn’t even 12:30 yet!!!
B. THE MEETING WAS YESTERDAY AND YOU MISSED IT!!!

Hmmmm…….And then she wanted to reschedule! Really??? Hmmm…..

* I think that this post is qualifying as an epic fail as far as my plan to implement more of this –

Hmmm…..

What things are making you go Hmmmm…..today?

And for your listening entertainment –

Happy Friday!!

Kim

Core, Fitness, Running, Treadmill

Time to Make a Few Changes

February 25, 2014 Kim 60 Comments

Today I used one of my small wobble balls for the 44. I balanced on it –

Just sitting on this was a bit of a challenge!! While staying balanced on it, I did double leg raises.

You can’t even tell that the wobble ball is under me in the pictures but it is and I promise it adds to the challenge!!!

Today was a run day!!! 8 miles in 63:12 with 1.5% incline
I’m planning to run again tomorrow – rare for me to run back to back but I’m thinking it will be OK!!!

So, I know I won’t ever be perfect but I do need to make a few changes.

I think I’ve talked before about the fact that we try to eat healthy most of the time but I love chips, Cheetos and several other empty calorie items. And, I know I haven’t made any secret about the fact that I love my evening cocktail!!!

But lately, I feel like my appetite has been out of control. Last night within 30 minutes of dinner (where I ate more than enough!) I was starving!!

I think that I need to play around with the amount of protein I get because I’m not sure that I always take in enough. I know that over the weekend I had minimal protein which might explain how hungry I was yesterday.

I can also tell that I have put on a little weight around my middle and I want to get rid of that –

Sort of hard to see clearly from this angle but trust me, it’s there.

So, nothing major but I figure I need to make a few changes now and see if it helps. I realize that each year I will have to work a little harder to maintain the shape I want and there are always things that I’m not willing to give up completely (potato chips & WINE!) but I can scale back on some of the things that I love and try some new things.

Do you ever feel the need to make some small changes in your eating to maintain the size/shape you want to be?

Happy Tuesday!!

Kim

BTW – this is just me being real about myself. I’m not comparing myself or size to anyone because what works for some isn’t necessarily right for me. I just know what makes me feel my best and I want to try to stay at that point.

Fitness, Running, Shoulders, Treadmill

I’m Not Ready to Say Good-Bye

August 22, 2013 Kim 36 Comments

Today I used my wobble ball (not really a ball – more of a disk I guess) –

I tried to stay balanced (tried!!) and did some shoulder work.

I started with a lateral raise –

From there, I lowered my arms back to the start –

Then I raised my arms to the front –

I tried to keep all of the movements slow and controlled. Even with just 5 pound dumbbells, my shoulders were burning by the time I finished all 43 and the wobble ball really increased the challenge since I had to fight to maintain my balance.

I also did my 2nd round of this week’s challenge with Taylor – Wake Me Up – and trust me, this workout will wake you up!!!

I decided to get in a quick 3 mile run on the treadmill because I might have to cut some workouts in the next couple of days. I ran at 1.5% incline – 7:05, 5:45, 5:03 and then cooled down with 0.5 miles.

Yesterday morning I received a phone call that I did not want to get. Tim (my twin) called to tell me that Poppa had passed away.

He was sitting in his chair on the porch at the ranch – one of his favorite places to start the day – yesterday morning and my aunt walked out to check on him and he was gone.

I’m happy that he was home and spent his final minutes enjoying the view that he loved so much!

But – I wasn’t ready for this good-bye!!! I wanted to have one more visit.

I wanted one more Bear Hug because Poppa is the one who taught me how to give Bear Hugs!!!

I wanted one more chance to tell him how much he meant to me and how much I loved him. I very selfishly want more time with my grandpa (Poppa)!!!

I know that at 98+ I was fortunate to have had as much time with him as I have but that doesn’t make it easier to say good-bye.

Today I will drive to Texas and prepare myself for the final good-bye knowing that Poppa has been reunited with Mema (my amazing Grandma) and that they are once again happy together!!!