It was such a gorgeous day out today, and Josh took the car out this evening, so I decided to walk the couple blocks to the grocery store to pick up this weeks groceries. I did try to limit what I bought knowing I'd be carrying it all home, but I still ended up with quite a bit: 1 gallon jug of milk, a couple of those Green Giant Steamers packs, a couple packs of Activia yogurt, various vegetables, coffee, etc., etc. Half way home, I was feeling the burn. The walk reminded me of those days as a college student where I didn't own a car, and always walked to the grocery store. It helped me limit my grocery list and my waistline - very efficient! I was certainly healthier then. I think I'll make this a regular thing.
I tried Danskin Now's Kettlebell workout today [Traci, is this the same DVD that you have?]. It was the free DVD that came with my 10 lb kettlebell. The instructor is a peppy woman named Gin Miller. The workout has a warmup and cooldown, and you can select between 3 short workout routines. Since I'm a newbie to the kettlebell concept (this was my first true kettlebell workout) I decided to try all three....... and boy did I get my butt handed to me. All that swinging and balancing really worked out my core in addition to each of the target muscle groups. I was sweating significantly, and I think I'll feel it tomorrow. My favorite move was one where you lift your leg and pass the kettlebell under it into your other hand. I think I'll add this to my routine as well. Kettlebell Mondays it is!
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Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, November 19, 2010
Day 9 - Hot Yoga in the City
Hot Yoga
It feels like days ago now, but I started off this morning with a 6 AM hot yoga class at YogaOne. It's been a while since I went, and I was surprised to find that my balance has really improved. I did invest in a PowerBalance bracelet, which is probably just a pricey placebo. So I think I must give the credit for the better balance today to Jillian.
Today/Yesterday's Goals
Day 9 - wowza, only one more day to go before being done level 1! I too dread the thought of what wonders level 2 holds. Like Traci said, it's been so long, that I forgot what level 2 and 3 even look like. Fear of the unknown my friend, fear of the unknown. Day 9's workout went well. Wobbly left knee still threatening trouble, but no trouble as of yet.
Push-ups - I tried to go deeper on the push-ups, and did it for one set. As for the second set... Josh did the workout with me for the first time today (yeah Josh!) and was doing the push-ups alongside me. Noodle, our friend's dachshund came and lay under his face, so when he dipped down, he stuck his face right into her back, and she refused to move. He kept banging his head into her. It was so funny that I fell over into a heap of laughter for a few seconds. So, let's call that a warm-up for the ab routine.
Abs - I crunched/twisted harder on the sit-ups today, and felt a little something. I'm not sure if it was from my ab work today, or from my yoga class yesterday, but any sign of life from the abs is a good sign. Oh yea, by the way, I did yoga yesterday at lunchtime at work. I'm blessed to have a yoga instructor at my building who runs Heart Full of Yoga, and teaches yoga therapy and our building's lunchtime classes.
Cardio - I really really did not want to do this today. It was 9 PM by the time we got home, and I really just wanted to relax and tidy up the house a bit. But I said I'd do this, so by gosh, I was going to do it. I set off on a trek through deserted Houston streets with my restless sidekick, Slater. It's so strange- we live next to a gorgeous park and gravel running trail, and it's relatively empty by day and entirely empty at night. I was one of a handful of people on my entire walk. It was a beautiful night out too. Ah well, it was mine to enjoy. I forgot how much I enjoy walking and thinking as I go. I also forgot how much puppy energy Slater has. He pulled the entire way, basically dragging me behind him, and zigzagged all over. I would have put his harness on him, but he chewed it the other day.
It feels like days ago now, but I started off this morning with a 6 AM hot yoga class at YogaOne. It's been a while since I went, and I was surprised to find that my balance has really improved. I did invest in a PowerBalance bracelet, which is probably just a pricey placebo. So I think I must give the credit for the better balance today to Jillian.
Today/Yesterday's Goals
Day 9 - wowza, only one more day to go before being done level 1! I too dread the thought of what wonders level 2 holds. Like Traci said, it's been so long, that I forgot what level 2 and 3 even look like. Fear of the unknown my friend, fear of the unknown. Day 9's workout went well. Wobbly left knee still threatening trouble, but no trouble as of yet.
Push-ups - I tried to go deeper on the push-ups, and did it for one set. As for the second set... Josh did the workout with me for the first time today (yeah Josh!) and was doing the push-ups alongside me. Noodle, our friend's dachshund came and lay under his face, so when he dipped down, he stuck his face right into her back, and she refused to move. He kept banging his head into her. It was so funny that I fell over into a heap of laughter for a few seconds. So, let's call that a warm-up for the ab routine.
Abs - I crunched/twisted harder on the sit-ups today, and felt a little something. I'm not sure if it was from my ab work today, or from my yoga class yesterday, but any sign of life from the abs is a good sign. Oh yea, by the way, I did yoga yesterday at lunchtime at work. I'm blessed to have a yoga instructor at my building who runs Heart Full of Yoga, and teaches yoga therapy and our building's lunchtime classes.
Cardio - I really really did not want to do this today. It was 9 PM by the time we got home, and I really just wanted to relax and tidy up the house a bit. But I said I'd do this, so by gosh, I was going to do it. I set off on a trek through deserted Houston streets with my restless sidekick, Slater. It's so strange- we live next to a gorgeous park and gravel running trail, and it's relatively empty by day and entirely empty at night. I was one of a handful of people on my entire walk. It was a beautiful night out too. Ah well, it was mine to enjoy. I forgot how much I enjoy walking and thinking as I go. I also forgot how much puppy energy Slater has. He pulled the entire way, basically dragging me behind him, and zigzagged all over. I would have put his harness on him, but he chewed it the other day.
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