Here I was, almost half-way through the 30-Day Challenge of working out 6 days a week, expecting the pounds to melt off. And yet, our physical results all but cemented the certainty that losing weight has more to do with the food you eat than any amount of exercise. We were aware of the science,Continue reading “Day 14 of Challenge #1 – Be Patient”
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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 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”
Day 3 of Challenge #1 – Walk it Off
The endorphins haven’t kicked in just yet, but I can now say that working out has helped me blow off some steam. It’s not the club I was gunning for (endorphins, come @ me), but I’m glad to have experienced this side-effect. What led me to experience this, you ask? Here’s my story and I’mContinue reading “Day 3 of Challenge #1 – Walk it Off”
Day 2 of Challenge #1 – Uphill Battle
Most people easily persist during the first couple of days of starting a new habit, but not I. Each day is an uphill battle and new opportunity to say nope. This is particularly true when it comes to working out because I don’t look forward to it (yea, I said it). It feels like anotherContinue reading “Day 2 of Challenge #1 – Uphill Battle”
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