Weekends are meant for sleeping in (unless you work on weekends, then I hope weekdays are there for you). A typical Saturday for me is sleeping in until 10 AM, depending on how late I stay up the night before, and rolling out of bed at noon…maybe later. On days like these, I tend toContinue reading “Day 13 of Challenge #1 – Counter Inertia”
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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 10 of Challenge #1 – Diversify Your Workout
We’ve been using the elliptical for the past 8 workouts. It’s been fun-enough, but on Wednesday we decided to switch it up because: 1) I was experiencing plantar fasciitis and 2) it’s nice to have diversity. Hubby got an invitation to play racquetball, which allowed him to socialize while working out. I decided to hitContinue reading “Day 10 of Challenge #1 – Diversify Your Workout”
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 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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