I finally had a normal morning at my house. By normal, I mean everyone went to school, Noah took a good nap and I was able to work out in the morning.
Completed Core Synergistics today. It felt great (in that exhausted sort of way) and I was still able to complete more of the exercises that they lead.
I am feeling more of a push to keep at this now that I am done nursing. The other day, I ate lunch and did not work out and really felt it all day long. It is amazing how those nursing calories always keep you hungry and never stuffed!
Here we go, week five!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Day 28
Today was Rest/Stretch. I meant to take an hour for stretch, but the day got a bit busy.
Gee, I find myself saying that a lot, lately.
Honestly, though, between church, celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday and eating out with school moms (don't worry-I ate a ridiculously expensive salad), the day flew by. I really do value that rest, though!
Gee, I find myself saying that a lot, lately.
Honestly, though, between church, celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday and eating out with school moms (don't worry-I ate a ridiculously expensive salad), the day flew by. I really do value that rest, though!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Day 27
The schedule called for Yoga, but anyone who has kids knows a 90 minute work-out with everyone home is next to impossible. No, correct that-impossible. So, I did cardio instead. With limited floor space, I did my running/jumping/yoga, carefully avoiding the tower of blocks the kids had just built and Nick's bass guitar left out from the night before.
It was fun.
Yesterday was my official first day of being done nursing. It was not an easy decision to wean so early, but Noah really needed to gain more weight. I noticed a huge difference as soon as I started switching to formula. I could blame my low milk supply on this work-out. But, since my other two children started leveling off in weight gain around the same time with me not doing too much, I figured it was bound to happen anyway.
That being said, once I start to feel comfortable again (you nursing moms know what I am talking about), I might start getting up very early to work-out, especially on really busy days.
Yoga at 5 AM? Sure. Bring it.
It was fun.
Yesterday was my official first day of being done nursing. It was not an easy decision to wean so early, but Noah really needed to gain more weight. I noticed a huge difference as soon as I started switching to formula. I could blame my low milk supply on this work-out. But, since my other two children started leveling off in weight gain around the same time with me not doing too much, I figured it was bound to happen anyway.
That being said, once I start to feel comfortable again (you nursing moms know what I am talking about), I might start getting up very early to work-out, especially on really busy days.
Yoga at 5 AM? Sure. Bring it.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Day 26
Unbelievable. I planned on doing the cardio that was on the schedule, but found absolutely no time to do it. I really wish I was just making up excuses, but sadly, my day really was that busy.
I took the kids to school since Nick had to be there early, and since it was my day to pick up Caleb and his carpool friend from preschool, and since we were out of things like milk and toilet paper, I just stayed out and ran errands. Then, Nick was still grading papers in the afternoon so I had to pick up Abby. Went from there to dance class to fast food to home.
Also had a surprise visit from a good friend driving through our city last night. He just happens to be a month ahead of me in this work-out so we did talk about P90X. That counts, right? In fact, he shared with me a great you tube link by Jim Rome, who talks about his P90X Yoga work-out. If you have done this Yoga, you will find this hilarious...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FTkPVc_cxk
I took the kids to school since Nick had to be there early, and since it was my day to pick up Caleb and his carpool friend from preschool, and since we were out of things like milk and toilet paper, I just stayed out and ran errands. Then, Nick was still grading papers in the afternoon so I had to pick up Abby. Went from there to dance class to fast food to home.
Also had a surprise visit from a good friend driving through our city last night. He just happens to be a month ahead of me in this work-out so we did talk about P90X. That counts, right? In fact, he shared with me a great you tube link by Jim Rome, who talks about his P90X Yoga work-out. If you have done this Yoga, you will find this hilarious...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FTkPVc_cxk
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Day 25
Today called for Stretch, but since I missed a couple of days due to life, I figured I should do something a bit more challenging. So, I completed Core Synergistics. It felt great and I was noticed this time that I was able to finish a couple of the moves that I could not do well before.
My proudest moment was doing the push-ups that I have struggled with in the past. It is supposed to look like this...push up, move body to side to support weight on one arm, reach up with other arm, then reach down and under the body, then reach up again, and go back into regular push-up position. Repeat on other side.
What I have always looked like is this...do a pitiful push-up, get into the side position, fall down, try again, kind of manage it, go back to regular push-up position, stay there while everyone else does an actual push-up, try to other side, repeat the fall, fast forward to the next cue.
However, now I can finally keep up with this one. I hate to admit it, but I believe Yoga has something to do with it. I can tell a difference in the strength of my arms from doing Yoga.
My proudest moment was doing the push-ups that I have struggled with in the past. It is supposed to look like this...push up, move body to side to support weight on one arm, reach up with other arm, then reach down and under the body, then reach up again, and go back into regular push-up position. Repeat on other side.
What I have always looked like is this...do a pitiful push-up, get into the side position, fall down, try again, kind of manage it, go back to regular push-up position, stay there while everyone else does an actual push-up, try to other side, repeat the fall, fast forward to the next cue.
However, now I can finally keep up with this one. I hate to admit it, but I believe Yoga has something to do with it. I can tell a difference in the strength of my arms from doing Yoga.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Day 24
Finally, back on schedule. The work-out said Kenpo so that is what I did. It felt great to finally sweat a little bit and stretch my muscles. And I made a point to exercise as soon as Noah took his morning nap so that I could not get caught up in any excuses.
I will admit that my Kenpo disc sometimes skips so that I do not always get the full work-out (only losing at the most a few minutes). However, today, it worked the entire time.
It feels great to be back.
I will admit that my Kenpo disc sometimes skips so that I do not always get the full work-out (only losing at the most a few minutes). However, today, it worked the entire time.
It feels great to be back.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Day 23
Okay, so apparently I am going to make up my own routine this week. Today was a day like yesterday so again...did not work out. I am starting to get frustrated because I really love routine and order.
Yes, I just read that last sentence and realized it is humorous considering I have three children.
At least this is a week with an extra stretch day built in so I will make up for it then.
The house is clean, tomorrow is a leftovers night, I am slightly caught up on laundry-no excuses!
Yes, I just read that last sentence and realized it is humorous considering I have three children.
At least this is a week with an extra stretch day built in so I will make up for it then.
The house is clean, tomorrow is a leftovers night, I am slightly caught up on laundry-no excuses!
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