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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Holding Pattern...

I promise I have not forgotten about this blog... or my 30 Day Shred Challenge.  I have come to the realization that I may have been a bit foolish in thinking I could begin this new blog venture during the busy holiday season.  That, coupled, with the reality of a soon-coming move to a new house is simply more than this girl can handle.

I have grand aspirations (and a jumble of ideas roaming the deep recesses of my brain) for this blog and plan to pick back up the first of January!  So, check back soon and until then...

All the best of the season and Merry Christmas!

Monday, November 14, 2011

30 Day Shred - Day 9 - 13

I promise I didn't forget about this blog (or working out!).  I have been out-of-town with no access to the internet.  And consequently... no access to my friend, Jillian.

However, I was creative and managed to stay active.

I ran laps around the parking lot of the hotel.  I ran up and down the steps at the venue of the conference I was attending.  I got plenty of downtown walking during the time I was gone.

And when I returned home, my girls asked me when we were going to exercise again.  I suppose the evening family exercise time is catching on, but I do miss my quiet morning workout.  Perhaps I will "double up" and workout twice a day.  Anything for results, right?

I feel better and stronger.  I refuse to weigh myself at this point, because that tends to me be somewhat depressing for me.  (Plus, when you are gaining muscle, it can be mercilessly deceiving.)

It's good to be home.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

30 Day Shred - Day 8

Family workout night.  Again.  But I'm beginning to think its not such a bad thing.  The kids love it and the exercise wore them out good enough that they went straight to bed without a fuss.

My husband even participated.  The 30 Day Shred is the least "girly" of my dvds.  In fact, it's comprised of really basic exercises that pretty much everyone can do:  jumping jacks, dumb bell rows, chest flys, ab crunches, etc.  He wants to start getting up at 6:00 am to join me!  Yay!  A workout partner will really help me to stay motivated.  

I feel stronger, tighter, and the soreness is completely gone.  I feel really good. 

30 Day Shred - Day 7

Oh, Jillian, how nice to see you again.  :)

Monday, November 7, 2011

30 Day Shred - Day 6

(Sunday)

*sigh*

Worship band practice.
Church.
Musical practice.  Again.  (And another great dance workout!)
Charity Meal and Auction.
Afternoon Company.
Youth band practice.
Youth service.
And home again.


No DVD, but I did work up a sweat shooting hoops with the students in the youth group.  The important thing is that I'm still moving...


And tomorrow... back to the Shred.


Honestly, I feel so good.  And stronger.  

 

30 Day Shred - Day 5

I'll be honest.  Today (Saturday) was a fail.  But not an epic one.  I didn't squeeze in my 30 Day Shred workout, but I DID get a great workout.  As choreographer of a childrens' Christmas musical, I was dancing all morning with a roomful of talented kiddos (including mine!).  

Not giving up... and still feeling good.  :)

Friday, November 4, 2011

30 Day Shred - Day 4

6:00 am.  Headache.  Snooze.  

So my workout didn't happen until 7:30 pm.  But the important thing is... it happened.  I intended to workout after the kids were in bed, but they heard me talking about it and wanted to join in.  And there you have it... family workout.  Even my hubby joined in for awhile. 

My 2-year-old jumped on my back while I did pushups.  30 pounds of extra resistance.  Beautiful.  She also sat on my stomach during my crunches.  Not sure if that was a good thing.  But hey, I am already feeling stronger and the workout is easier than 4 days ago.  Still a little sore, but not too bad.


Feeling good.  :)