Running Thoughts

I decided to cut myself some slack this weekend and take sort of 2 free days! ha ha! Not feeling the greatest and needed a break from thinking about what to eat, when, etc. Back on tonight! I may still jump rope anyway just because it's so fun. But, again, haven't felt great...so we'll see! I'll try to take some pictures, Ruth. Hubby is back to take them, so watch for those!

Yes, I finally reached a point in my day where I could sneak in 2 of the 3 B's and I will do back before bed. I did squats and hammer curls all together...saves time, wears me out. Then I did plie' squats and bicep curls alternating...saves time, wears me out. My back was so tired and I was so hungry, I stopped and ate dinner. I plan to do backward sit-ups before bed. I'm really tired though...... tomorrow is free!

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Cardio for this glorious autumn day: Jumped long sets with short resting intervals, some bouncing with figure 8 rope swing, some walking. Some sets were straight jumping, some running step, some front-back. Highest Hiit: 150 straight jumping. To cool down, I practiced criss-cross, side to side, and another resting move that I can't remember the name...you swing the rope in a figure 8, but with an extra spin at each side. Anyway, it's lots of fun! It always makes my legs and tushy sore. It was 31 degrees when I got up, but has been a perfect fall day ever since the sun managed to peek over the top of the bluff. I mean, it's an awe-inspiring day...you should be here. Nothing short of grand.

today, I did pushups. then chest flyes. then shoulder presses. then tricep dips. That's all, but I figured the pushups work 'em all. I'm doing better with pushups, too! Yay! My plans for cold weather are as follows... we are moving my workout bench into hubby's office space (heated). I ordered a warm fleece from llbean that was on sale for 15 bucks I plan to get this cool ear warmer from the bike shop I will jump rope on the deck...after shoveling the snow I will run the stairs I will wear my shoe spikes and run outside I will run on the treadmill or elyptical at the gym around the corner we are looking for an exercise bike. coffee I love the cool air as long as it isn't bone chilling. Most of the winter here is crisp and clean. There will be some "too cold to get out there" days though!

It was cold when I got up this morning to do cardio, so I put it off just a little until the sun was out nice and warm over the mountain...about 8:30. Then, I jumped rope. I actually did a crisscross, which I've never been able to do. That was cool. I am pretty good at the figure 8 resting move now (not really much of a rest though!) Did the running step for the longest I've ever been able to keep it up...50 steps. Highest Hiit was 120 jumps. The air was cool and crisp and the sun was warm. Such an interesting combination! Felt so nice. I'm a good kind of sore from yesterday, even my biceps which seldom actually get sore. Abwork later in the day. ***********update*********** The latest in jump rope fashion?? Well, the picture to the left is what I think I need for jumping rope...every time I jump rope, I struggle with falling pants. What I need are suspenders!! Besides being useful, they are very goodlooking. I did a superset of abwork and then the plank. Thought you ...

I compleeeeetely forgot abs yesterday! oooops! I cleaned and cleaned today and nearly forgot the 3 B's. Then, I thought of it, and went out and did it. I did walking lunges with 15 pound dumbells in each hand which I curled as I lunged. Afterward, I did plie' squats with bicep curls and hammer curls. Then, I did rows and reverse flyes. I'm sore already and will check back in after (my first) belly dance class. Gotta go wiggle now. ***********************Update************ Yes, I will definitely be sore. ouch already. Belly dance was fun and surprisingly easy. We are learning a fun dance which I'm not so good at YET. I'll be interested to see if my abs are sore tomorrow. I didn't really feel anything while there except my shoulders at one point. Granted, I am just learning and not doing it exactly right yet.

we had a soccer game this morning, then a wine/music festival all day. We can hear the music from our back deck. I was inspired to jump my rope as I listened to the music, so I did. Today was free beginning with dinner last night. All done with free day for dinner tonight. I'll do abs tomorrow. Our guests being gone, I decided to try to reclaim my house. I cleaned the bathroom and then put away stacks and stacks of laundry. Then, I went into my closet (egads!). I took out an entire section of clothes that needed to be tried on to see if they still fit, etc. I tried them on and kept 4 things. All others were either too big or I'm not crazy about and have something else similar. Some old favorites are toooooo big now, and I'm glad to say that I have no qualms about getting rid of them. I know that I will never again be that size! so,... Good bye last of the fat clothes! Don't be bitter. You served me well, But now, you're litter. I'm much smaller now....

I loved Ruth's Photo Friday idea, and I fully intend to steal it for next friday. Today, you will just have to trust me that I really did do this though I have no pics to prove it... chest press: 25 lb dumbells for 1 set of 15 reps, then hubby showed up to spot me and I did 2 sets of 30 lb dumbells, one for 8, one for 6 chest flyes: 15 lb dumbells shoulder press @15 lbs, then upward rows tricep extensions (lying): 15 lbs, and then dips Already sore. Feel great!

Hi! Yesterday, I did manage to get out and jump rope! It was so great, I didn't want to stop. The day was beautiful! The exercise felt great! aaah! Here's what I did: I alternated my jumping steps now that I am a little more practiced. I did straight jumping with sets of 100+ (I'm up to 120 for about every other set). I alternated the running step and the front-to-back jump as well as using the figure 8 active rest move. Pretty way cool. I felt like an amazing jump roper even though I made plenty of start-stop mistakes! I took shorter recovery times in between sets too. Just bumping things up a notch! Today, I should be able to manage upper body! Yeah! I'll still take tomorrow as free, and "jump" back into it on Sunday! Going to check out Ruth's PICTURES now!

I feel so loved! Thanks for checking in on me! I do have company in town, so haven't been on the computer except once...I got on to check in with all of you, but couldn't get blogger to work! So, this is my next opportunity! We had a great time over the weekend, going over mountain passes in jeeps! It was both Odell's and Laura's birthdays, Sat. and Sunday. I've stuck with my eating plans with a bobble and a cheat here and there. That was my plan for this week, and I will easily slip back into no cheats next week. I have missed workouts, though! I even had Laura convinced to work out with me, but our plans got waylaid. Today, we are BOTH going to lift...upper body for us! Today is Gracyn's birthday, so I will lift while she is at school this afternoon so I won't interfere with her birthday. No homeschool on your birthday! Yay! Soda fountain for birthday icecream is on tap, but I will drink their sun tea instead as usual! Looking forward to lif...

I've never been able to do chin-ups. I did 2 yesterday! AND I got my workout done today. AND tomorrow is free! I hope you all had a great day!

...but I still don't look like Popeye, see?? Not enough spinach, I guess. I had fun jumping my rope this morning with my new running step. And then I went to the school this afternoon and jumped rope with the little girls at recess. As it turns out, it will take over 100 doctors to cure Cinderella from kissing that snake. That definitely was a mistake. So, I'm about to do pilates abwork, and tomorrow will be upper bod.

Update... I did concentrated bicep curls and standing bicep curls. Absolutely could not do one more. So, I should look like PopEye tomorrow or the next day. (I ate spinach today too) That should cinch the deal. Sara, it's not Monday anymore. I'm awaiting your "Oh Wednesday" post. Ruthie, I think you did it to yourself. Flowerpot, I hope you are feeling very YELLOW. Jo, I love to read your blog. Sarah, eat a melon for me. Two days to free day, if I should choose a free day. We have friends coming for a visit next week. Always throws a kink in my workout plans, but now that I learned another new jumprope move...they can't stop me! ******** so far today, I have done lunges, squats and backward sit-ups on the exercise ball. I did abwork on the ball last night too. I still have biceps to go today, but wanted to blog what I've done so far. I need to eat a meal, but I had a marathon bar for breakfast. About to eat...something on target. :)

Well, I was extrememly lazy this morning and slept in. When dh is out of town, I have trouble dragging myself out of bed. I guess it's because the day will be a little shorter if I get up later and the wait for him to get back won't seem quite as long. Or maybe it has to do with being a blue crayon...ha! Anyway, I finally DID get up and ALMOST copped out of jumping rope, saying, "I'll do it later." I got on-line and saw no evidences of anyone else having worked out yet, and almost thought, "well no one else has worked out either, so it's ok." But instead, I found myself saying, "I've got to get out there and get busy and post so that everyone else will feel more compelled to get it done today!" So, I did. My legs are still very sore, so that was another excuse that turned into a reason...I decided that my legs needed some loosening up. They do feel better, and so do I. Also, I learned a new jumprope trick this morning! It's the ru...

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I'm very sore from my stair-conquering workout, so I was glad that today was an upper body day for me! chest press, flyes shoulder press, upward rows tricep dips OOPS! I did eat the last piece of chocolate cake. It had to be done.

One year ago, our family went fishing...We walked down this set of steps to the river. There are 91 steps...very, very steep. You can't even see the bottom of the stairs in this picture....This first picture is from the top looking down. I realized as I fought for breath on this stairway, that I was more out of shape than I had EVER been. I honestly thought I would faint before reaching the bottom. On the way up, I had to stop and rest for minutes at a time FOUR times. I still struggled even with the rests. When I reached the top, I wanted to kiss the ground. This was the stairway that changed me. I decided at the top of this stairway that I would re-claim my health. Today, one year later, our family went fishing...We walked down this set of steps to the river. There are 91 steps...very, very steep. You can't even see the top of the stairs in this picture...This second picture is from the bottom looking up. I realized as I RAN these steps today that I am more fit th...

Just now blogging about yesterday's eats and workout... I am sore from 3B's yesterday, so I guess my lunges and squats were gooood enough. bicep curls, hammer curls with higher weight. and reverse flyes and rows. I missed on timing for every meal yesterday. I only had 4 meals, and two were more carbs than I normally would eat just because I was soooo hungry by the time I got to eat. sometimes it's like that! Oh well. It was a busy day. But good.

Update: I almost forgot abs! I did it though! On the exercise ball! Now, I'm headed to bed. Just wanted to mention the abwork because I usually forget to report that. So, I got outside and jumped rope like a crazy frog after reading that Ruth got up at 6 am to do her cardio before her early and full day today. I also completed all planned school work plus some extra with the kids. Still haven't figured out a good schedule for "Kaegan time." But amazingly, I did mop the Kitchen floor and make my bed and fold laundry. All in a day's work... Once again, my chest and arms are sore as though I'm making progress. I'm sure that I am, but I just can't see it so much. When I think about it all, I can tell you that even though I may not look more defined or "cut" after yet another BFL challenge, I am into smaller clothes. Still 4's, but even the small 4's fit me now. And, also when I think about it, I can press one set of 10 at 30#'s ...

I've felt better today, but was glad today was not a cardio day. I did upper body... chest press and flyes shoulder press and upward rows kickbacks and lying extensions Eats are good. afternoon timing was a little off, but not too bad. Here are some things I'm wondering about...for all you experts out there... I always fatigue my muscles, and I'm always sore (usually very sore), but then, I can't seem to manage more weight. For example: On chest press, I've been pressing 25 pound dumb bells in each hand for a long time now. Every time I try to do 30, I just can only manage 1 set of 10... I don't see really any changes from the beginning of this past challenge to now as far as definition is concerned. Anyway, Just pondering things. Need to change things up a bit. Not sure what to change.

Well, I ate on target today, but decided to rest one more day...still not feeling well. I've had low energy and a headache all day along with my stuffy nose. I plan to be all better by tomorrow! :) I got to talk to Sara today, so that was fun! And homeschool started here today which was also fun. Hopefully, I'll be able to go to bed early. Hope you all had a good day!

Here's what's up with me... Friday, I had planned to lift in the afternoon. Hubby was flying in and called to say that he didn't have a way home from the airport (hour away) because the jeep that had been in the shop for a lift and new wheels/tires wasn't ready. I loaded the kids up to go get him thinking I'd lift when I got home in the afternoon as planned. Got there, more jeep trouble. The shop, of course, is in the NEXT town (another hour), and we needed to go there to get it, but it would be later than the guy thought. Drove to the town to get the jeep when ready. Well, it didn't get ready, and we were in a cute little town we seldom go to, so we shopped around some and ate at a fun restaurant. No workout, bad food timing, slightly off evening meal. Saturday was free and my one year anniversary of BFL. I woke up with a cold and slight fever. I'd planned a fun one year workout (I still plan to do it and will post pics when it happens), but I fel...