Workout #143 of 2012 ~ Crunch: Chisel

If you are looking for a quick workout that will get you sweating and work your arms until they are absolute jelly... Well, I found the workout for you: Crunch: Chisel.  I recently downloaded it off of iTunes (I think I bought the season of 8 20-minute workouts for $14.99) and felt motivated to try it today.  Wow, my shoulders, arms, upper back, abs and even my legs (a little bit) feel thoroughly worked out.  It was fun--the instructor made most of the reps into dance moves--and by the end, I had trouble finishing.  My arms felt so much like jelly that I wanted to cheat my way through the end--BUT I DIDN'T!

I have felt so blah since returning from vacation and am about to head out again.  I think my wonderful hubby will be understanding when I need to sneak off to workout each day.  It puts me in a better mood and makes me more inclined to make good choices food wise.

XOXO,

Workout #142 ~ C25K

Well I'm hurting!  C25K Week 5 Day 3 is a KILLER!  You have your 5 minute warm-up, a 9 minute run (which I went between 6-6.5mph), 2 minutes walking, 5 minutes running (I had to drop down to 5mph for part of it), 2 minutes walking, 2 minutes running and a 5 minute cool down.  

It probably was particularly hard seeing as how I have not done a typical workout for over a week.  The next workout looks impossible (2 9-minute runs) so it will definitely be at least a few days before I try it.  I may need to stay at this workout for awhile...  Is it just me or does it seem like the C25K eases you in and then expects you to jump up levels?

XOXO,

Workout 141 - Walking around Sea World

Walking back and forth and back and forth at Sea World, carrying a toddler part of the time, was a good workout.  Naturally, the order in which we attended the shows was not logical and none was on the way to the next.  However, it was soooo much fun!  I'll gladly walk all over Sea World any day to get to see all the shows--they are fun no matter how old you are!

XOXO,

70% Done! Workout #140 of 2012 ~ Pilates

My core has always been a trouble zone, so in preparation for our vacation (which starts tomorrow), I have been doing a lot of core work.  The good news is that I am taking my workouts with me on my phone in case I feel motivated to exercise this next week.  If not, no big deal!

I can't believe I am 70% of the way to my goal!  That's a passing grade in teacher talk :).  A year ago, I had completed 58 workouts at this point.  That means in the last 12 months, I have completed 182 workouts.  That's pretty cool.  I can't wait until I can say I've completed 200 in 12 months, though the ultimate goal is 200 in this year--and it's gonna happen! :)

XOXO,

Workout #139 of 2012 ~ C25K

I just did week 5 day 2 and it was a little bit challenging.  Those 6-minute runs are killer.  I was watching Country Strong and the pace of the songs did not lend well to a 6mph pace.  I think I need to start listening to upbeat music while I run instead of watching TV.  I'll give that a try next week when I run again (hopefully on Monday--I'm taking my workout clothes on vacation).

XOXO,

Workout 138 of 2012 ~ Total Body Pilates

I was bored and had some time to kill so I decided to do Total Body Pilates.  This is a rare afternoon where both kids are calmly entertaining themselves so I did not have any distractions.  After doing yoga and pilates, my body feels pretty awesome and I am geared up to do the 30 Day Shred when we get home from swim lessons :).

I am loving my love for working out these days :).

XOXO,

Workout #137 ~ 10 Pound Slimdown Yoga

Let me just say, my arms feel like jelly.  This workout is challenging, but I LOVE IT!  I am trying to get in as many workouts as possible before leaving on vacation on Friday.  However, I am bringing workout clothes because the resort has a fancy gym that I know my stepdad has used.  Maybe I'll get up with him at 6 everyday to workout and get coffee!

XOXO,