Motivational

Great noon hour workout, it was one of those times where all of the sudden its over and you're left wondering where the 1/2 hour went! Don't get me wrong, my muscles knew what was going on (some of them were screaming!) but the time just flew.

Laurissa got us started (outlined the exercises and equipment we'd need) and we were off to the races. Into the second exercise Laurissa join in, and told me it was for me! :) She's been reading my blog and noticed when I mentioned that hte last time she joined us I found it motivational (which I do). She's in such great condition that I enjoy having her join us, plus, like running she becomes the pace setter (which makes me move faster!).  So Laurissa, if you are reading, thank you for the motivation - however, I know that you do your own daily workouts and you leading some of the classes (like Ryder classes) so we don't expect you to  join us every time!

So, today's exercises were something like this (warmed up with skipping):

• deadlift - single leg R (15)
• power thrust (bringing opposite leg to elbow) on same side as deadlift leg (10)
• deadlift - single leg L (15)
• power thrust (bringing opposite leg to elbow) on same side as deadlift leg (10)
• plank on elbows - right leg out to side, back to center, left leg out to side (10 per leg)
• single leg walk out - standing, bend over walking hands out until in plank position then return to standing on one leg (each leg 10 reps)
• on back, legs straight in the air - lift legs straight up;  with legs straight up raise arms up to touch toes (repeat this combo 20 times)

We worked thought this routine from top to bottom, and then back from bottom to top. It was a great workout! I love strength workouts, and now I have a great excuse to take the girls for a nice walk tonight.

Eating has been ok, not stellar. I've been hungry all day, and I'm not sure why! I'm not nibbly, my tummy is actually growling.....thankfully I brought lots of healthy snacks! I'm off to eat my apple!

Mags