Why? Physio for my hand, and I should be resting it and not typing and not using it. :( It needs a week or more of rest - and believe it or not it's tricky to find exercise that doesn't involve my hand!
So, tonight I'm going to take the pups on a nice, long walk. This way I get in some cardio, burn some calories, and spend some time with my poor neglected pups.
Oh, and regarding the bathroom situation - the upstairs bathroom is OPERATIONAL, but the downstairs not. I'm told that when I arrive home tonight it should be all put together - I'm not holding my breath....
Oh, and I weighed in this morning - 167! This means I've lost 5 pounds in a week. I don't really believe it. I've been good, but not that good. I'll re-weigh tomorrow to double check!
Ok - need to go ice the fingers in my hand.
Later!
So, I don't remember if I mentioned but we had a sewer back up in our basement on Father's Day - June 19. We have had many delays in getting the bathroom put back together as it needs to be built to the National Building Code requirements and clearly it wasn't when it was built by the previous homeowners in 2001. It's been two weeks of lots of problems and little forward movement. I JUST WANT THE BATHROOM BACK!!! :(
during the backup
Stripped down to studs
We have walls and floors - but sadly its looked like this for weeks now : (
I put on a lunch time event for my professional association today, so I was unable to get a workout in today. Tomorrow is a Ryder and maybe Abs....
I'm wicked tired for some reason - and I need to start packing my camping gear for the U2 concert that hubby and I are going to this weekend. I'm rather excited, although to look at me you wouldn't know it!
Weekend catch up: One word - AWESOME! We spent Saturday at my best bud Shanan's cottage, swimming, seadooing, lounging, and eating! Pictures are worth a thousand words:
Relaxing me in my 'bug' sunglasses!
kids chillin'
Jeff - touring the kids (over, and over, and over!)
Happy, wet Abby begging for food!
Today, Shanan and I took in a Real Ryder class - Cole style! It was all intervals - hill work, speed work, and very little rest. Phew, way to 'bring it' Cole!
Tomorrow there is no workout - I have a lunch time event that my professional association is putting on. The good news is I weighted in tonight - 170 lbs. This means I've lost 2 lbs somewhere! Yeah!!
Man, if I thought I was tired today BEFORE workout, I clearly didn't understand the meaning of fatigue. Workout today at a Real Ryder class with Monique and an Ab class with Cole. Both were awesome, but ever since I've been sooooo tired. I'm sorry, I'm so tired that I can't even summon up the energy to try to remember what we did.
So, it's been two full weeks of working out almost weekday (9 out of 10) and so that I don't start to get cocky again I decided to weigh in. No surprise I'm back to 172 lbs. No surprise, but a bit of a bummer I must say. I shook off the sadness about the weight and I'm going to use it as motivation instead. I'm not going to beat myself up about it, I'm just going to change it! Everyone has to start somewhere.
I'm also going to try to get hubby going this weekend with a home TRX workout with me. This way I get an extra workout in and I start to get him interested in taking care of himself again - he's almost ready, he's said as much. So, I'll leave you with a pic of the two of us taken after a weekend workout at Core (when we were both much thinner):
I woke up this morning wondering how I was going to going to get out of bed. My whole body hurt so much. Last night I took care of myself - I drank extra water, I used the foam roller and did 10 minutes of stretching. Regardless, today I'm sore - it was mostly my glutes and hamstrings.
I wasn't sure if working out today was a good idea, but I did it anyway. Already I fear tomorrow and trying to get out of bed. Tonight I'm back on the water, and even had a soak in a hot tub. I might even take a pre-emptive Advil or 4.
Today was TRX with the Cole - man of few words, and fewer breaks. I went in there with the attitude that I was going to get through it, and rather than trying to bang out as many as I could I would watch my form. Plus, my damn hand is still hurting and I had to take it easy.
I can't remember what we did, other than it was all intervals - as is Coles way. Don't get me wrong, I like Cole, and I'm really starting to like the interval. He's silent and deadly - unpretentious but man, does he ever get the job done. Plus, I noticed today that he's taking more time to correct people's form as they work, which to me is the sign of a good trainer. It's just that he's hard, which is great, but make me whingey afterwards. The pic below shows some of the moves we did today - I honestly think we used every muscle group! LOL!
Tomorrow is a 30 minute Ryder class with Monique, who always BRINGS IT!, and then 30 minutes of Abs with Cole (not our usual Mike). I'm excited and worried all at the same time. I better hit the sack so I'm at least rested for tomorrow!
Oh, I forgot to mention that 3 days ago I started using the Daily Plate again, and I'm loving it! It makes me much more responsible for the food that I put in my mouth. When I went to the theater I had actually saved enough calories for the treats that I knew I was going to have, and I was still at my 1800 calorie limit for the day! I suppose you could say that Daily Plate is similar to Weight Watcher, but with Daily Plate the onus is on you to ensure you have good coverage of the Food Guide.
It's dinner time and I'm pooped. It was a busy day of running around, and it's finally summer temps around here! Daughter and I are hitting the movie theater to avoid the temps (even though our basement is deliciously cool).
Lunch time workout was Kettlelbell Express. This is a hard-hitting 30 min workout! I was swing the bells yesterday for only a few minutes, and today my hamstrings and glutes are TIGHT! So, after another 30 mins of 'bells today I'm guessing that I'll be crippled! LOL!
Laurissa had us doing groupings of three today, such as: 20 double handed swings, 15 burpies, 20 double handed swings. Or 15 clean and press (one side), 20 bootstraps, 15 clean and press (other side). There were more like exercises (wood choppers, around the body with a stall, etc) but my brain refuses to remember. My body, on the other hand, remembers all too well as I continue to stiffen.
Interestingly, I dropped a bell today. My right hand has been aching lately - mostly the joints at the middle two fingers. After dropping the bell, and leaving a large DENT in Laurissa's floor, we both agreed that I should go see my chiropractor or physio. I'll see about an appointment tomorrow - which is good as I'm off in the afternoon to pick up my son from his first week at 'sleep away' camp!
Tomorrow, if I can walk, is TRX with the task-master Cole - I'm dreading it already. Now, today, I tell myself that I'll just take it easy. The problem is that tomorrow, in the class, surrounded by fitter (and often younger) people I refuse to take it easy. In my head I tell Cole "yeah, this 41 year old can BRING IT!". I'm such a freak! :)
Ok, off to the Movies - theater popcorn here I come!
First I need to catch you up for Friday and the weekend. On Friday I did the 1/2 hour Real Ryder and then 20 mins of Ab class. I was really tired afterwards, but I was proud of myself for making it to the gym 5 DAYS in a row! I can't remember when the last time that happened! :)
This weekend past was to be relaxing - but as usual I couldn't help myself and did a half day in the yard mowing/weeding/trimming the hedges. That said, I do find time in the garden relaxing mentally, and not that strenuous physically.
Today is Tuesday, and Monday was a write-off. My son, who is at Camp for the week, ended up in the local hospital with a little heat exhaustion. Good news, after some Gravol, a power sleep, and some bland food he was feeling well enough to return.
This brings us to today. I had planned to do TRX, however by the time I got to sign up it was FULL! So, instead we did a 1/2 combo of Power Half Hour & Tabata's. Basically this means the hard work of Power Half Hour but timed in a tabata style - 45 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest. We did the routine twice, and the start of the third ending with the swing lunges.Here's what it looked like:
double handed swings (kettlebell)
Swing lunges (single leg lunge forward, then backward) R side
Swing lunges (single leg lunch forward, the backward) L side
Squats (with jump if desired)
burpies
crunches
push ups
plank
Oh, and I've decided to stop fooling myself, and start up again with the Daily Plate.We all have the propensity to lie to ourselves about how much we've eaten, or how bad it might be for us. I'm no different than anyone else, and lets face it if I want to loose 10 pounds (and I do, so that my clothes fit comfortably again) then I need to be more in touch with my caloric intake and output from working out. If you've never tried it you should check out the site - it has lots of educational and motivational information as well.
Tomorrow is Kettlebell for 1/2 hour. Should be fun, I haven't swung a bell (aside from today) in ages. Hopefully my hips can take it! :)
It just dawned on me that today is my 4th day IN A ROW that I've made it to the Gym!! I honestly can't tell you the last time that happened. I can't tell you the last time I made it to the gym 4 times in a week, let alone consecutively!
Tabata's today were:
20 sec plank, with 10 seconds of flutter kicks (8 rounds);
20 seconds of wall sits, with 10 seconds of rest or holding wall sit and alternating leg lift;
Burpies - 20 seconds, with 10 seconds of rest. Or squats for 20 second, and holding a low squat for 10 seconds;
20 second sit ups with a weight (med ball) and 10 seconds of overhead circle with the ball (from the floor lifting shoulders off the floor)
Because that wasn't hard enough, or we weren't sweaty enough Shanan and I stayed and did 2000m on the water rower. Now, we haven't touched a rower in ages, but Laurissa said we needed to do it in under 10 minutes. I got mine done is 7:55 and Shanan's took 8:58. Not bad. And, we had good 'splits' - the split is the speed to strength ratio (I think). Here we are afterwards!
So, that's it for today. Tomorrow will be Day 5! Tonight's a "crazy-running-around" type of night, I'm sure I'll be in bed at 9pm : )
Yesterday was my workout buddy Shanan's first day back at Core after more than 6 wks of - it was so great to look over and see her smiling face with sweat dripping off it! LOL! :)
Laurissa was channeling Cole yesterday for TRX and we did interval training with the focus on abs and upper body (with just enough legs in there to give a full body fatigue today!) It was also one of those workouts where the time is suddenly done, and your not sure where the 45 mins went.
Last night was re-arranging the basement ON THE NEW CARPET!! Yiippppeeee! We only got the TV up and the large furniture in, but MAN, does it ever look and feel fantastic down there!!
Today is another Ryder class - which is a great combo of cardio and strength for those leggies! We also came to terms with our measurements today (something neither of us has done in months). Not unlike weighing in, it's eye opening but also gives you a goal. If I compare where I was August of last year, here's how it plays out:
Chest: 35.5" (down .5" from last year)
Bicep R: 12.3 (up 1.3" from last year)
Bicep L: 12" (up 1" from last year)
Waist: 29" (up1.5 from last year)
Hips: 41.5" (up .5" from last year)
Thigh: 24.5" (up 1" from last year)
Calves: 14.75" (same as last year)
All in all that's not too bad, and IF I CHOOSE to work hard not drink beer I could get back there in no time :) Shanan was similar in her lack of difference in her measurements. Now we are both more motivated!
Ok, weekend catch up - rainy Saturday so I ripped up the carpet off my basement stairs in preparation for the new carpet that is being laid TOMORROW!! Here's the finished product:
I learned two things: 1. carpet is a disgustingly dirty thing, and 2. removing it's a wicked upper body workout.
Sunday was BEAUTIFUL - sunny and warm, with a nice breeze. So, I mowed the lawn, and weeded one of the garden beds. There was no structured workout, but again I got in some good exercise.
Today, Monday was back to Core at lunch. Cole was teaching the Ryder class, and in true Cole style it was interval training - tobata style! For those of you who don't remember what a Tobata is, here's a great site that give a good description.
I'm happily tired. I ate a super healthy supper of stir fried veggie with some chicken thrown on top for a little protein. I made enough that I even have some for lunch. And, as I type this I'm thinking I'm going to make a protein shake for tomorrow to help get through that 45 min TRX class! I'm super psyched that my old workout bud Shanan is back on her 'workout feet' again, and we'll workout together again for the first time in about 2 months! Having a workout buddy REALLY helps with the motivation.
Well, yesterday was a rite off - both exercise and eating. There was NO time for any workout, which I might have been ok about if it were for those potato chips that fought their way past the beer and into my mouth last night.:P
But, that was yesterday and today I AM GOING TO CORE ESSENTIALS at lunch!! I really don't have the time to take, but I've been so cranky that I'm making the time! It's just a quick, little 30 minute RealRyder class. Just enough to work off some steam and motivate me to make some better food choice today.
Ok, so I made it! Got the ride in and I now feel Sssooooooo much better! Here's a quick self portrait I snapped immediately after class - I don't look very pretty, but you can tell that I worked hard!
Even better, was that the Wednesday Market is up and running today! What is the Wednesday Market you ask? Well, my building opens its doors to local vendors on Wednesdays to sell their goods. In the spring, summer and fall months there are one or two fresh produce vendors. Today I picked up some new potatoes, a romaine lettuce, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, snap peas and apples for just under $20. Have a look, they are so fresh!
Feeling much better - healthy eating and exercise achieved today!
I rarely find time any more to get those weekend workouts any more. I used to be really good at fitting in something, even before we got the TRX. Today my son, 11 year old the hockey crazy boy, asked me if I wanted to do some off ice training - dry land training. Fun! We convinced hubby to join us too!
We grabbed the TRX and exercise ball and went outside. Our side yard has some beautiful, large trees - perfect for hooking the TRX into and it provides some well needed shade on this wonderful summer day. We also dug out the GymBoss to help us along. We started simple, 30 seconds of work and 30 seconds of rest. Nice easy exercises, 2 mins of work - we did this group twice:
1. Single leg reverse lunge on TRX
2. Single leg reverse lunge on TRX - other leg
3. Tricep dips on ball
4. Skater lunges (great for those hockey player fast starts)
Then once my son was done, hubby and I did another set (40 seconds work, 20 seconds rest):
1. sit ups with ball over head
2. low rows on the TRX
3. Delt/Lat 'Y' exercises on TRX
4. Plank/push ups
Here's a video of the skater starts, however we did them more with the leg shooting out and back like a skater rather than tucking it under as this fella is doing - his looks more like a curtsy.
I also threw in some oblique exercise ('star') on the TRX and some good, old fashion Bootstraps!
So, I'm guessing there was maybe 20 mins of actual work there, but the good news is that it got me excited to start working out at home again. This is important as the summer months are here and I'm going to miss some lunch hour workouts due to being the 'mom's taxi' for kids getting to and from summer camps (which notoriously have horrible hours).
So, tomorrow there will be no Core Essentials in my future - lets see if I can throw in some home workout. I think I'll actually dust off some of the old workouts I've posted here.
Happy Canada Day! It's also my son's 11th birthday. I can't believe how the time has flown, it seems like it wasn't that long ago he was a toddler. This only reinforces my belief that I MUST be aging! LOL! It's going to be a busy weekend - we started with a grade 3 graduation party (10 little girls screaming through the house for three hours!), birthday sleep over with the twins last night, friends BBQ tonight, hockey birthday party tomorrow, and family BBQ on Sunday! I might need a rest after the weekend, but I will definitely need the workouts come Monday : )
I'm just going to warn everyone, it's going to be a weekend of beer. I will TRY to stay away from the cake and chips, but I MUST have a beer on a sunny holiday weekend. This is life. I'm not going to feel guilty - beside I'm burning some calories as I work in the garden removing shrubs and planting grass, etc.
