Well, it was bound to happen. Mr. T joined the gym. I’m proud of him for choosing to add some exercise in his busy schedule. I kinda like him, so I want him to stick around for a while, you know?
My schedule is changing, too. I just have not been motivated to get up at 4 a.m. to get to the gym before work, which is why the past two weeks, my Daily Mile log has been lacking. Instead of fight it (or quit), I decided to switch things up again. I finally figured out that I’m not the type of person who can stick to one schedule forever. As my life and attitude fluctuate, I must adjust my workout schedule. It’s better than giving up.
Monday, Friday and Saturday are cardio days (Saturday will be family time at the gym now with Mr. T there and T Junior in the kids room). Wednesdays and Sundays are rest and/or gym — depending on how much I sleep or how I feel. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are core workouts now, which can be done in my living room and require me to be up by 4:30-4:40. I made this change on Tuesday at 4:40. *heheheh*
My core routine has not been as challenging as it used to be, so I added more reps and an extra cycle. Tuesday’s workout:
3×30 crunches on the exercise ball
3×20 wall sits with the ball
3×20 back extensions on the ball
3×20 pushups on the ball
3×30-second planks
3×40 alternating side crunches on the ball
3×12 tricep dips
I am sore. Good sore. I-can-tell-I-did-something sore.
Do you change your schedule or routine often? Ever?
I know it’s going to change again when I can start running. My sports podiatrist appointment to pick up my custom orthotics is Monday. I’m hoping he’ll also give me a date when I can start running again. Wish me luck!
The Summer of Weight Loss
I’m holding at 162 — down 7 pounds since we made SOWL official. How’s everyone else doing? What were your challenges last week? Did you conquer them?
I did manage to drink more water on the days I’m home with the help of some Crystal Light packets. I don’t mind water, but I tend not to drink it very fast. At work, this is fine because I’m sitting at a desk all day. At home, I forget about it. Adding a little flavor helps me drink it faster.
This week’s challenge:
MIX IT UP! Try a new exercise and then post about it. It can be one you’ve done before, but that you haven’t done in a while. Tell us how you liked or didn’t like it. Will you keep doing it or stop?
I think mine will be pool running. This is something I was supposed to be doing all along, but at 6 a.m., my brain convinces me to go to the gym instead of the pool. So, it will be the pool for me sometimes late this week or early next week.
Other Stuff
- I apologize if I haven’t commented on your blogs as much as I used to. I am trying to balance family, writing, exercising, working and blogging. I’m getting out to bloggy land occasionally, so bear with me.
- I went to my first NFL game on Saturday night: Seattle Seahawks vs. some other team. Of course, the seachickens won! (I had two adult beverages and a hot dog, but we parked like a zillion miles away, so I got a little workout. Right?)
- I made penne, green bean, tomato and tofu salad the other night and, much to my surprise, T Junior liked it. It’s a great Cooking Light recipe for warm nights. I thought I’d share — click here.
7 comments
Seven pounds, good for you!! I've lost at least that, but I've also gained roughly that in the same time, so all in all I'm maybe down about 2 pounds. I'm trying to look on the bright side and figure at least it's not the SOWG.I have to change my routine up regularly as well, or same thing, I'd just quit all together.
good job on 7 lbs. I cant decide why scale to believe, at home im down 5 lbs. at work im down 0. i think the obvious answer here is home, but why the difference…*shrugs* i wrote a post about it. as for the schedule, I am the same way. if i am too regimented I lose interest and just fizzle. i like to keep things interesting 🙂
Fingers crossed that the doctor gives you the go-ahead soon for running 🙂
Way to go on those 7 pounds! I hope you can get back to running soon! My schedule always has to be flexible, especially with the monkeys:) Happy Wednesday!
7 lbs!! Nicely done Kerrie 🙂 walking to/from a far away parking spot totally counts as exercise. Add it on your daily mile log! I love a sore core. I definitely have to change it up to keep feeling the burn, even though I never seem to get trim in that department 🙁 (it's my diet, I know).
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Great job! Yes my routine is probably the most inconsistent thing ever. Some effort/changes is better than nothing. 7 lbs is awesome!