Slowly trying to get back into it. I've been having a lot of anxiety lately- or at least it's been a lot more apparent, and I need to figure out what I can do that helps either get rid of it or lessen it a bit. I've been thinking a lot lately (I'm sure that doesn't help either) and I haven't always had this much anxiety. I don't think I had this issue when I was exercising regularly, so hopefully getting back into it will help.
The workout for today:
35 min. indoor cycling
3 x 15 body squats
3 x 25 crunches
3 x 15 Side Lunges
3 x 50 flutter kicks
3 x 15 bridge
3 x 50 scissor kicks
3 x 50 side bends
3 x 20 sit n' reach
3 x 15 band bicep curls
3 x 20 Kick backs
3 x 15 band shoulder press
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Stretch! Stretch! Stretch!
AM 15 minute dog walk
PM 30 minutes
3 x 25 Standing Kick Backs
3 x 25 Standing Side Leg Raises
3 x 25 Body Squats
3 x 25 Crunches
3 x 50 Flutter Kicks
3 x 50 floor side bends
3 x 10 side lunges (10 each side)
3 x 10 Floor narrow push ups
1.89 Mile Dog Walk
20 minutes stretching
Aside from not doing much of any physical activity for the last couple weeks, stretching (or lack thereof) has definitely been a big issue for me. I went for a 3 mile run yesterday followed by a 1 mile walk, and when I got home I wanted to do some light calisthenics/plyometrics. I started with some jump squats super set with body weight side lunges. In the middle of my 2nd set of squats I started getting really painful muscle cramps in my legs. Enough that I had to stop and could barely extend my legs. When I tried to walk up the two steps in the garage into the house it felt like they locked. I had to pause in the middle of the step because it was a jolt of electricity shooting up and down the back of my thigh. I've never felt that before.
Today I did a light walk and some basic exercises, and then the 20 minutes of stretching. I'm starting to train my body to get used to waking up at 5am and then going to bed by 9-930pm. I'm more productive in the morning so I'm thinking by waking up about 15-30 minutes earlier I can get more of the basic chores done, walk Haley with Cedric for an easy 15 minutes of fasted cardio, and then hopefully 20 minutes of stretching. I'll also have the 20-30 minutes of stretching in the evening as well.
My diet has been on point for three days and I'm really focused on my goals and what I'm trying to accomplish. I want to do a vintage pinup inspired photo shoot for Cedric as a wedding gift in July/August, and then the wedding is mid-September. For the photo shoot I'd like to be down to 15-16% body fat. Lower if possible, but I know that goal is reasonable and attainable without completely disregarding all things enjoyable about food and going out with friends/family.
PM 30 minutes
3 x 25 Standing Kick Backs
3 x 25 Standing Side Leg Raises
3 x 25 Body Squats
3 x 25 Crunches
3 x 50 Flutter Kicks
3 x 50 floor side bends
3 x 10 side lunges (10 each side)
3 x 10 Floor narrow push ups
1.89 Mile Dog Walk
20 minutes stretching
Aside from not doing much of any physical activity for the last couple weeks, stretching (or lack thereof) has definitely been a big issue for me. I went for a 3 mile run yesterday followed by a 1 mile walk, and when I got home I wanted to do some light calisthenics/plyometrics. I started with some jump squats super set with body weight side lunges. In the middle of my 2nd set of squats I started getting really painful muscle cramps in my legs. Enough that I had to stop and could barely extend my legs. When I tried to walk up the two steps in the garage into the house it felt like they locked. I had to pause in the middle of the step because it was a jolt of electricity shooting up and down the back of my thigh. I've never felt that before.
Today I did a light walk and some basic exercises, and then the 20 minutes of stretching. I'm starting to train my body to get used to waking up at 5am and then going to bed by 9-930pm. I'm more productive in the morning so I'm thinking by waking up about 15-30 minutes earlier I can get more of the basic chores done, walk Haley with Cedric for an easy 15 minutes of fasted cardio, and then hopefully 20 minutes of stretching. I'll also have the 20-30 minutes of stretching in the evening as well.
My diet has been on point for three days and I'm really focused on my goals and what I'm trying to accomplish. I want to do a vintage pinup inspired photo shoot for Cedric as a wedding gift in July/August, and then the wedding is mid-September. For the photo shoot I'd like to be down to 15-16% body fat. Lower if possible, but I know that goal is reasonable and attainable without completely disregarding all things enjoyable about food and going out with friends/family.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Synergia Effect Half a Million Mile Pledge
You guys HAVE to check this out and learn more. As a part of Synergia Effect, we are pledging to collectively run, walk, or bike ride a total of HALF A MILLION MILES! Between January 1 and December 31, 2015 we will be reaching out to businesses and individuals to help us raise funds for our organization, and for every $1 we raise, we will be donating 20% to an organization or individual in medical or financial need. We will be starting with the Children's Hospitals in Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
To learn more about the pledge you can visit the Synergia Blog, or the Website. More information to come. To learn more from us directly you can contact me at breanna@synergiaeffect.org. #ChangeTheWorld #OneMileAtATime
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