My Shred Day 14

Thursday

After not waking up early yesterday, today was not a happy separation from my bed.  I got up and worked on getting My Best Butt.

I could feel this workout getting it done.  I actually went through it 3x through.  The first 2 times I used 5 lb. weights during the lunges, but the last time I used 3 lb.  I know I'm going to be sore tomorrow.

Much Needed Rest Day

I got up this morning at 5am, when I usually do, and decided that I needed to sleep in.  I rolled over and cuddled my little baby and went right back to sleep.  I do not regret taking a little break.  Tomorrow I will be back at it with Day 14.  Ready and willing to push it.  Getting rid of this big butt and flabby stomach, it's all the motivation I need.

My Shred: Day 13

Tuesday

This morning was fantastic.  I got up and did the Sexy Leg Workout:

You are supposed to do this 3 times through.  On day 2 of my shred I went through it one time.  Today 2 times.  OH man.  It's a killer.

Later, I ran another 5K.  The Run the Crooks Out of Town 5K in Orem.  So fun.  SO SO SO HOT!!!  I ran it in 32:26.

Even though it was so hot, I'm glad I did it.  Working on my Fitness Goals for the year.  Only two more races to go; a 10K and another 5K.  Good thing I have 4.5 months to do it.

My Shred: Day #12

Monday

It's day 12 of my Shred and I realized I didn't really have a goal or end to work towards.  Maybe that's because I want to make this working out thing a habit that continues forever, but I like to have something to work towards.  (besides getting into that swim suit)  Because I want this to go on forever, this will be my 1st goal of many.

I want to be down to a size12 by Halloween.  You know, the "I have to buy new clothes because everything falls off" weight.  I decided that I can't focus on the pounds because what if I can drop 4 sizes without losing much weight.  I don't want to detract from what I have done just because of a number.    

I will give a mid-September progress report with pictures.  (just because pictures are fun)  This will be fun.

Here's what I did today to get me on my way:

25 crunches
25 bicycles
25 reverse bicycles
25 crunches
25 "heels to the heavens" (p90x style)
20 twist crunches
25 in 'n outs

2.26 miles

25 crunches
25 scissors
25 crunches
25 scissors

What goals are you working on?

My Shred: Day #11

I DID NOT want to get up this morning.  I felt like I had just laid my head on my pillow when my alarm started to sound.  Ugh.  But I got up anyway.  And I'm glad I did.  I always feel better after I workout, especially if I didn't want to.  Those are the hardest mornings and usually the most needed.

2 miles

And ready to go back to bed.

My Shred: Day 10

Thursday

I think the days are not only getting shorter, but colder too.  It's a little chilly in the wee hours of the morning....until I start running.  This morning I was feeling ambitious.  I ran STAIRS!  I know. Crazy, right?  But I LOVE LoVe LOVE it.  Beautiful pain.

Stadiums (3 full laps)

1 minute wall squat
10 step back lunges (each side)
25 heel raises
25 pidgeon toed heel raises
25 duck foot heel raises
20 single foot heel raises (each side)
50 squats
10 step back lunges (each side)
1 minute wall squat

Happy Exercising!

What did you do today?

My Shred: Day #9

Wednesday

Have I ever mentioned how beautifully peaceful it is in the morning?  If you haven't experienced the serenity, then you need to get up early, get a light blanket, a chair and sit outside to watch the sun rise.  Everything starts to come alive.  It's emotion that plants itself into your bones.

What makes it even more wonderful is to run in the stillness.  I love it!  The crisp morning air does wonders for the soul.  It does for mine anyway.  This morning I had a fantastic time running.  Although I didn't run far (because of the graceful world of being a woman), I did enjoy the beauty around me.

Here's how I did this morning:

1.5 miles

25 crunches
25 bicycles
25 reverse bicyles
20 twist crunches
20 hip rock n' raise (p90x)
25 crunches

What did you do today?