I wish I was one of those people that looked cute when working out. š I make weird faces and pull my neck so I have a double chin sometimes. š¤¦š¼āāļø Oh well. Whatever gets the job done!
ā¢Front raises 4 x 10 w/ 25lb plate
ā¢Lateral raise 4 x 10 w/ 10lb DB
ā¢Shoulder press 4 x 10 w/ 15lb DB
ā¢Front cable raise 4 x 10 w/ 10lb weight stack
Obviously you can adjust the weight and reps to cater better to your own body. These are just what I am doing for the week! Happy lifting!
I always tell people, never go to the grocery store hungry. Guess what I did yesterday………I went to the grocery store hungry. š¤¦š¼āāļø I got everything on my list plus two little treats. Iām sure some people are looking at these and saying ābut theyāre organicā or āitās better than candy.ā Not always! They are still high in sugar and fat! In moderation things like this can be a little better than eating a bag of candy. Fruit sugars are definitely better than refined sugars. However both are processed in the body the same.
Always watch your portion sizes. I make sure to portion things like this out into sandwich baggies when I get home. When I want a ātreatā I grab a perfectly portioned baggie! This is to assure I donāt over eat. Because honestly if you leave the bag in front of me Iāll eat the whole thing! š Treat yourself and donāt feel guilty about it. But do it in moderation! And donāt go to the grocery store hungry!!
I typically change up my workout routine every 6 weeks. If I was able to get to the gym more I would probably change it up every 4 weeks. But 6 is good for someone like me who can only get there a couple times a week. When I change my routine, I rotate in and out different exercises and change the sets of weights I do with them. You never want to do the same workout for too long because your body adjusts and gets used to it. When your body adapts to an exercise it will burn fewer calories because it’s not working as hard. Changing up your workout routine “shocks” your body. It has to work harder therefore you will burn more calories and avoid a fitness rut.
These are 3 of my favorite leg day exercises that I have in my leg day workout routine for the next 6 weeks. None of them is to difficult but they will definitely get your butt and thighs burning!
Iām not a huge fan of vegetables. Iād rather have a burger. But letās be honest, my health would suffer quite a bit if I ate a burger every day instead of vegetables.
During the summer when itās really hot here in Texas I crave salads. I donāt like that heavy full feeling when itās hot out. I love topping salads with grilled shrimp because itās protein rich and high in water content. Not to mention they are quick and easy to cook!
This salad is a spring mix with strawberries, mango and pineapple topped with grilled shrimp. Sometimes Iāll add a little slivered almonds to my salads as well for a little more texture. One is my favorite salads is a chicken salad with hard boiled egg white, dried cranberries and slivered almonds (homemade of course). š
I’ve seen a few premade salads at Sprouts recently that are high in protein, low in calorie and low in fat. They actually look pretty good. If you’re someone who doesn’t like to make your own salads, these might be a good option for you! I know other grocery stores like Tom Thumb and Trader Joe’s carry them too!
I had a friend talk me into trying out Orangetheory with her. Sheās had a membership for a while and loves it. Sheās also the one who talked me into going to SoulCycle. I knew nothing about Orangetheory so I figured why not give it a try.
If youāve never been itās basically circuit training. They had us using the rowers, treadmills, bosu balls and free weights. Apparently itās different every class. For the first twenty minutes I would say I hated the class. I like knowing what Iām in for and what to expect. I felt like I was trying to find my way for the first part. After a bit I got into the flow of things and started to relax and get into my workout.
There is a large screen and it shows everyone stats as theyāre going. I like but hate this. I like being able to see my own stats but seeing others compared to mine brought out my competitive side. They have colors for heart rate zones. Grey(lowest), blue, green, orange and red(highest). The goal is to keep your color in the orange. Every so often the instructor calls out everyoneās names who are in the orange to praise them. I didnāt hear my name one of the times which pissed me off. (Thereās my competitive side.) No I wasnāt pissed at her, I was pissed at myself so I pushed harder to get my heart rate in that orange target zone.
After the class ended my friend asked how I liked it. I honestly felt indifferent. I really feel like I need to go again and give it a second chance. The confusion at the beginning, trying to find my way, really threw me off. However, like I said I did start to like it eventually. So it looks like Iām going back to give them another try. That way I can really give them a fair chance now that I know what Iām in for.
As I said before, I HATE group classes. I didnāt love this group setting but it definitely could have been worse. My class was small (8 people) which I didnāt mind too much. Apparently during busy times the class can have up to 20 or so. That would not work well with me. Too many people to ācompeteā against. Lol š At least Iām honest right!?!
If youāre thinking about trying Orangetheory Iād say go for it. Again, Iām indifferent. Hopefully once I give them a second try Iāll be able to decide whether itās something I could continue doing on occasion or just push of to the side as a āwell I tried.ā So for now my opinion of them is to be continued……
Yesterday I went with a friend to try out SoulCycle. I am one of those people who HATES group classes. I am extremely competitive by nature so I am always internally competing with everyone around me in the class. While this sounds like it might be a good thing, itās not. Iām so focused on pushing harder or doing better than the others that I lose sight of the actual workout. I end up being more stressed during the workout than when I actually came in!
Surprisingly this wasnāt the case at SoulCycle! I LOVE how the room is kept very dark. You can just make out figures of people so it can be kind of hard to see how fast or slow others are petaling. This was great for me because not being able to see everyone else forced me to focus on myself! I had a blast! The workout was intense but not draining. I donāt know that Iāve ever sweated that much in my life! I was honestly impressed with myself for keeping up as well as I did. I seriously canāt wait to go back! Itās actually got me wondering if other cycle classes are similar and if Iād like them to! Iām still not into the idea of group classes (due to my own competitiveness) but this style I may stick with! šš
If you’ve never tried SoulCycle, it is a little pricey compared to other cycle classes. It’s because you’re paying for a class and the shower facility. If you use the showers and all the fancy soaps, razors, etc that they have available you are definitely getting your money’s worth. If you just go for the class and leave then yes it’s a bit over priced. I won’t go multiple times a week but a few times a month I would totally do!
Ryder and I spent the weekend eating and hanging around the house. We ate practically everything in sight. Ok maybe that was just me. Needless to say my body definitely doesnāt bounce back as fast as it did in my 20ās! I’ve been a bit bloated these last two days so Iām glad to be back to my clean eating schedule. Do I regret or feel guilty about the food I ate this weekend? Absolutely not! I eat clean and lean 75% of the time. The other 25% of the time I choose to enjoy and eat as I please. Iām not one who will completely deprive themselves of good food.
I think some peopleās biggest downfall is they crave a “cheat meal,” have that meal then feel so guilty afterwards. Why feel guilty? If you work hard all week at your workouts and eating well, why not reward yourself!?! As long as you arenāt eating these ācheat mealsā regularly a couple times a week, youāre fine! Pick one night a week and indulge. Or do what I did and have a weekend where you splurge, then get yourself back on track for the next few weeks. One day of bad eating wonāt kill you. Neither will one weekend. The weekend may set you back a little further than just one day will (hence me being bloated and a little slower than normal). But like I said, itās fine if itās not a regular thing. Life is too short. Have that steak, burger, etc. Just do everything in moderation!
My son is now 10 1/2 months old and I still get separation anxiety when Iām not with him. It was really bad when he was younger and I had to go out of town for a day or two to judge a cheer event. However thatās expected. I just figured by now I would be ok with leaving him for a bit. Maybe itās a Mom thing. Or even a āfirst childā thing. I donāt know. But even going to the gym for an hour, halfway into my workout I start missing him and have to text whoeverās watching him to see if heās ok. Yes I can be a bit of a control freak when it comes to him. I keep him on a tight schedule. He eats at the same time and naps at the same time pretty much every day. He likes his schedules and so do it. But this doesnāt feel like a control thing. It really is a missing him kind of feel. Iāve had people tell me it gets easier as they get older but I donāt know. I donāt know how Iāll ever worry about him less or not wonder if heās ok all the time. Any other moms feel like this?
There is a difference of about 5 years between these two pictures yet Iām rocking the same shorts in both! When I got pregnant everyone (literally almost everyone) told me to get ready for a new closet. They said after having a baby my body would never be the same and none of my old clothes would fit. I found the comments to be discouraging, then after a while it was like I was being challenged. Having people tell me Iād never get back to my old size just made me mad. So I worked hard every day to push myself past their comments and get back to close to my old size. Yes they were correct when they say your body will never be the same again. Things definitely change. But that doesnāt mean you canāt get back to where you were or make yourself better. It may just take a little more time and effort than before! Iām proud to say almost all of my old clothes fit again! There are a few items that donāt fit but in all honesty I probably shouldnāt have been squeezing myself into them before. š Donāt ever let anyone tell you you canāt do something. Negativity breeds negativity. Surround yourself with people who are going to encourage you and help you try to meet your goals!
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