The first thing on your mind the morning after an evening workout sesh and/or a night of drinking should be water. If you’re extra capable in the morning, perhaps a jazzed up version with lemon or diluted apple cider vinegar. More often than not, though, coffee is the first thing I gulp down. The caffeineContinue reading “Day 26 of Challenge #1 – Drink Up”
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Day 25 of Challenge #1 – Bad Decisions
Some people have the ability to plan weeks or months in advance. Hubby is one of those people, so thankfully he makes up for my errant ways. I’m more of a day-to-day/hour-to-hour gal. I’ll put in events/appointments/meetings in my iCalendar, but otherwise I fly by the seat of my pants and see where the dayContinue reading “Day 25 of Challenge #1 – Bad Decisions”
Day 12 of Challenge #1 – Proper Form
We’ve upped our game and decided to continue alternating our workouts: one day on the elliptical/one day of something else. Not only does it avoid monotony, it also helps work out different muscle groups. Don’t get us wrong—the elliptical’s great. It’s low-impact and benefits several muscle groups. The movements on it easily activate the lowerContinue reading “Day 12 of Challenge #1 – Proper Form”
Day 11 of Challenge #1 – Support Those Arches
We were in a pickle on Thursday. Our tender feet made us question whether it was a smart idea to do cardio. We were still experiencing a mild case of plantar fasciitis, with the bottom of our soles sore to the touch. I read up a little and much like most ailments, the possible remediesContinue reading “Day 11 of Challenge #1 – Support Those Arches”
Day 9 of Challenge #1 – Block the Clock
Struggles—the word that best sums up my Tuesday. I haven’t been off to a great start this week. My mood has fluctuated left, right, and center—from from being tired to feeling glimmers of optimism to flatlining around grumpiness. Perhaps I would be in a worse mood if I weren’t working out? Other external factors aside,Continue reading “Day 9 of Challenge #1 – Block the Clock”
Day 8 of Challenge #1 – Soldier On
Mondays are rough, particularly when it feels like Friday was just yesterday. The beginning of the week brings about a case of “I don’t want to”: I don’t want to get out of bed, I don’t want to go to work, and I certainly don’t want to go work out. Sunday didn’t really feel likeContinue reading “Day 8 of Challenge #1 – Soldier On”
Day 7 of Challenge #1 – Small Victories
It was the first time in 7 days that we didn’t work out and truth be told, we didn’t miss it. It felt good to not have to fit going to the gym into our already jam-packed day. Sundays are rarely ever a day of leisure in our house. We’re doing errands, cleaning, meeting friends,Continue reading “Day 7 of Challenge #1 – Small Victories”
Day 6 of Challenge #1 – Break Your Own Record
6 consecutive days of working out – done and done! I can’t remember the last time I went to the gym 6 times in one month, let alone in one week. Hubby and I each worked out for 3 hours this week, which is like the entirety of The Irishman. There were so many opportunitiesContinue reading “Day 6 of Challenge #1 – Break Your Own Record”
Day 5 of Challenge #1 – Pen It In
Our little man, Yoshi, got neutered today. He was such a trooper throughout, but became mopey once the cone came on and he realized he couldn’t play with any of his pup friends (little does he know that’ll be the case for a week). Anyway, who could resist that sad face?! All I wanted toContinue reading “Day 5 of Challenge #1 – Pen It In”
Day 4 of Challenge #1 – Alleviate PMS
Ladies, when that time of the month hits, all you want to do is stay in bed. Scratch that – take 2 Advil, grab a heat pack, and then return back to bed. Moving is the last thing on your mind. If you have to go to work, it might take all your strength andContinue reading “Day 4 of Challenge #1 – Alleviate PMS”
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