Negin Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 New thread. Please post your workouts here. Everyone welcome. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Joyce Vedral's Cougar Workout - yes, go ahead and laugh (or roll your eyes) at the title :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I'm still babying my hamstring, so today I did a upperbody kettlebell workout. I warmed up with 10x10 kettlebell swings (I kept it light), then it was a ladder workout going 1 to 5, starting on the right side I did 1 push-up, 1 pull-up, 1 clean and press, 1 one arm row, then 5 one arm swings, then did the same routine on the left side. It was a nice little workout. I followed it up with a 30 minute Kundalini core practice. Then this afternoon I did the most amazing Hatha yoga practice for my IT band. It was by Jason Crandel on YogaGlo. My legs feel so happy. I plan on doing yoga (avoiding the hamstrings) and upperbody work all week. It my hamstring isn't sore next week I may try a short run. I've been really bummed about my hamstring. This injury has blown multiple goals. I had planned a fall half marathon, which is now out. I had hoped to reach 1,000 miles of running by the end of the year, which now will not happen, and if the half went well I was going to consider a full marathon for next year (I'll be 45), but now it's looking like my body can not handle the high milage. I let myself mope for a few days, but now I'm trying to work on new goals, ones that don't involve my legs. I'm going to work on upperbody and overall strength, adding more kettlebell as my hamstring improves. I want to get back to my handstand practice and improve my core. I'm trying to stay upbeat, but it's hard. I know you guys understand, which is why I'm whining here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 5 Miles of Leslie - my favorite of hers. I know you guys understand, which is why I'm whining here. :) :grouphug: Kim, I don't think you're whining at all :grouphug: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Yesterday: hiked 5 miles with dh, to/from the Sunday farmers' market Today: probably 3.5-4 mile loop around the area as the weather is so gorgeous (I've been stuck exercising inside for the past week) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Negin~I needed to laugh and roll my eyes :laugh: Kim, I'm really sorry about your hamstring. When my mileage goes too high my SI joints scream to let me know. I hope it heals up quickly! Yesterday was a rest day. I went running this morning. This week starts one of our co-ops and I have a million thing sto do for my dad. Looking at the schedule something is going to have to give...exercise, cooking, cleaning....hmmm,I hope I don't default to skipping the exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I'm trying to stay upbeat, but it's hard. I know you guys understand, which is why I'm whining here. :grouphug: :grouphug: Looking at the schedule something is going to have to give...exercise, cooking, cleaning. I vote cleaning. Give up some of the cleaning. An hour/90 min of cleaning missed here and there isn't going to be the thing that prevents you from being featured on Better Homes and Gardens. WO, stretch, roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Yesterday was rest day. :) Today was Insanity day 8 and a 3 mile hike with the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Jackie Warner: Crunch Free X-treme Abs Negin~I needed to laugh and roll my eyes :laugh: Looking at the schedule something is going to have to give...exercise, cooking, cleaning....hmmm,I hope I don't default to skipping the exercise. Laugh any time :D! I agree with Snickerdoodle. I would cut back on the cleaning, until, of course, it becomes unmanageable. Cleaning often counts as exercise. You're moving. I just think that the home doesn't have to be perfect, but then again, I don't like it to be gross either. Cooking can be a giant pain also when it comes to how much time it all takes. I'm very slow with regards to food prep. Cooking always takes me much longer than the recipes claim. I must have some problem or something :huh:. Sometimes I let that one go and we order pizza, or get gyros or whatever. It's really hard to maintain a balance. I often wish that I could clone myself and get everything done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Kundalini yoga yesterday. It was a 90 minute practice, and it was kind to my hamstring. :) Today was upperbody work with kettlebell and then a 30 minute yoga backbending practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hey everyone! I did 45 mins of Tracy Anderson yesterday and today. I am supposed to do 60 mins, but things have been like that these past couple days. DS1 started public high school and we are all adjusting. The good thing is that I only have ds2 around to teach during the day. I know I can get 60 mins in, if I just get a little bit better at managing my schedule. Well, some days. I have a few days that I flat out know are just unworkable for exercise. Kim, you are not complaining. Getting injured is a big disappointment. Feel free to whine a bit, we will understand. And sometimes if you have a space to whine to sympathetic ears, it makes it a little bit easier to maintain a positive mindset the rest of the time. And I always vote less cleaning. We spend so much time taking care of everyone else, but it really is important to get a bit of time where you can focus on what you need. I will take exercise and a slightly more dirty floor any day. In years to come, you will have time to do both, but the time you spend on exercise now, will pay off much more in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 About to do Joyce Vedral's Cougar Workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 About to go do kettle bell, then I need to gather science supplies for the co-op class I'm teaching, then a trip to a pioneer village 1.5 hours away and get back to take dd go a venturing meeting. Wish me luck I get it all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Monday- martial arts Tuesday- 3 mile run Wednesday- supposed to be a rest day with a core workout from fitness blender, but if I can squeeze in a martial arts class I will. Amen to all of you that mentioned crazy schedules! School and co-op starting is always a jolt and throw in my 18 yo dd's broken jaw with all her extra doctor visits.... Argh. I have definitely let the cleaning slide. I am in re-group mode- and purge the house and family life of anything extraneous mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Looking at the schedule something is going to have to give...exercise, cooking, cleaning....hmmm,I hope I don't default to skipping the exercise. This is why I've started getting up at 5. I have never ever in my life gotten up that early unless I had to be somewhere. I get up at 5 so I have extra time in the morning for working out, getting ready, and getting a bit of cleaning/laundry done. I still don't get everything done. Easy yoga day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Having the type of day where I don't have quite enough time to exercise, but plenty of time to sit on my butt. It is frustrating! I hope to get 60 mins free when younger son is in TKD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 60 minute vinyasa flow with a core focus. I've decided I'm going to do a fall cleanse, Ayurvadic style. That means a diet mostly of kitchari (mung beans, rice, veggies) along with some fresh fruit, nuts, and oatmeal (for breakfast). It means cutting out coffee (this may kill me) and wine, as well as sweets and lots of other stuff. I've been wanting to do this and this week, starting Friday, is the best time for me. This up coming week my schedule is slightly less crazy, plus I can't run (no worry about unsheduled potty stops!). I'm doing it vegan, using coconut oil instead of Ghee. I'm skipping some parts of the Ayurvadic cleanse and modifying others. I've never done this before, so I'm a bit apprehensive. The original goal is 7 days, but I'll let myself bail out at 5 if it's not going well. I want to see how I do when I get rid of all those foods (no wheat gluten, no dairy, no meat), and I want to see if I can reset my terrible gut. My stomach has always had issues, and they seem to be worse, so I thought maybe this would help. Anyone here do this? Negin? I thought maybe you would have. :) I was going to make a new post on the board, maybe I still will, but since I was so unsure of myself I didn't know if I wanted to. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 This is why I've started getting up at 5. That's a kind of crazy I just can't handle. But if I did, it would solve a lot of my problems. :tongue_smilie: I'm having a hard time now that we are back into the swing of things. What I need to do is get WO done first...but it's so hard... I just want a cup of coffee...then I get hungry....I can't WO with a full belly so I wait till later...by later my mental state is deteriorated.....LOL Ugh... I *did* do my WO today. At 4pm. It was rough, but I did it. :001_unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I did Ashley turner yoga today and Monday. I was completely thrown off yesterday and feel like I did well to walk up my hill twice. (and wandering around a mall for "therapy".) for walking Monday I was around 7500 Tuesday I was also over 7500 today - I've walked up that hill twice, and plan on doing one more time for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 question: this may be exercise specific, or not. I've been really irritable the last couple days. easily set off. I don't know if it's the reaction to this new yoga practice, or just coincidence. what makes me wonder is she was talking about how hips are the largest joint, etc. how we store emotions in muscles, etc. this practice really works more muscle groups than my previous one (I grew a lot with it, now I'm ready to 'step it up'.), so I'm wondering if 'emotion stored in my hips is coming out and making me irritable. my hips have always been pretty tight. I have made progress with them prior to starting this particular practice (plan has been to do it at least 2x per week. I have another power yoga 1x per week. then regular practice while I improve physical condition) any experienced thoughts? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I took yesterday off to do 7 1/2 hours of physical labor at out church. I'm quite sore. Today was day 9 of Insanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 I have to say that I haven't yet had time to look at SWB's post about photos, copyright, etc. - or to delete all my pictures (what a task!), but I will miss all the photos. Not seeing everyone's profile pics makes these boards rather dry and dull. :( About to do 3 Miles of Leslie - the very first DVD that I ever purchased. :) Anyone here do this? Negin? I thought maybe you would have. :) I was going to make a new post on the board, maybe I still will, but since I was so unsure of myself I didn't know if I wanted to. :) Kim, I did try something similar a few years ago - more my dh than myself. Your plan sounds very good and I need to think about it and may feel motivated to start on this also. Yes, going without caffeine would make it extremely difficult for me also. I can eat relatively healthy, but I enjoy my caffeine. No time for a longer reply now. Hope to get back to you later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Tuesday: rest day because exhaustion (didn't sleep well 2 night in a row, bah) but I read The New Rules of Lifting for Life Yesterday: 60 min on treadmill while dd was in her online Arabic class Today: weather looks a little iffy :( Either walking outside while dd has Arabic discussion (90 min if I want) or treadmill/elliptical/Pilates. Very undecided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Just a quick check in here, all I've had the energy for as of late is walking, it seems to be what my body needs right now. Even that hasn't been great this week due to my insomnia returning. Curse you body. I'm getting progressively less sleep each night, last night was about 3-4 hrs. I'm hoping this passes soon and I can get back to everything but I'm trying to be patient, I think I've finally learned my lesson that when I try to push I end up on my butt not able to do much of anything, and that just isn't worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Soror :grouphug: I'm right there with you. My insomnia is returning too. Today is my light day, thank goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Insomnia sucks. My period is 2 weeks overdue. A good night's sleep is also 2 weeks overdue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 I'm getting progressively less sleep each night, last night was about 3-4 hrs. Insomnia sucks. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: to you both. I've been going through the same thing on and off for years. It's not easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I have to say that I haven't yet had time to look at SWB's post about photos, copyright, etc. - or to delete all my pictures (what a task!) Go to your settings and manage attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 JM Hard Body this morning. Some of the moves made me really have to concentrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 So, yesterday I got a full 60 mins in of Tracy Anderson. Today I got nuffin'. I am still learning my new schedule. I SHOULD have made my move at 4pm, but I was beat and there was a lot to do and DH had a MAJOR job interview today so I was distracted. But I will make a note about that time on Thursdays. Tomorrow, Friday, it's going to have to be earlier. I leave at 3:15 for after school activites and don't get back until 6 and blah blah blah. So, earlier it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Joyce Vedral Cougar Workout - only have time for Upper Body this morning. Go to your settings and manage attachments. Thank you, but this wouldn't work for me. Most/all of the images I have included here on these boards, and they've been a LOT, are not attachments per se. They're images with URL's - pinterest, etc. Removing all of those will take a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 JM Hard Body level 2. Wow. Had to modify a bit toward the end. Whew. I'm beat. I'm now drinking this new (to me smoothie recipe) and it is so yummy. Watermelon Green Tea Smoothie 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 small peach (I used half a frozen peach cut in slices) 1/2 cup watermelon 1/2 cup greek yogurt 1/3 cup green tea 2 fresh mint leaves (didn't have this) ice cubes (omitted this as my peach slices were frozen) I added baby spinach even though the recipe doesn't include it Blend together......so yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 JM NMTZ today Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Yesterday I went to yoga class. I'm enjoying going to classes. Today was kettlebell then a short twisting yoga sequence. I had no coffee this morning, but I did have chai tea. Tomorrow will be no caffeine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Thursday: Physical therapy. Killer session, I sweated buckets. Then MMA in the evening Friday- 2 mile recovery run. Then hours of furniture moving and book sorting. I need to purge books.... The processed sugar fast is progressing- at least I no longer feel like slaying everyone around me:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Thursday: Physical therapy. Killer session, I sweated buckets. Then MMA in the evening Friday- 2 mile recovery run. Then hours of furniture moving and book sorting. I need to purge books.... The processed sugar fast is progressing- at least I no longer feel like slaying everyone around me:) This was my day one of my detox, which is a fast of sorts. There is no caffeine, no wheat gluten, no sugar, no meat, no dairy, and I can't think of what else. I'm eating oatmeal for breakfast and kitchari for lunch and dinner (it's rice and mung beans with veggies). I had periods today when I wanted to cry. I still do. I can't imagine how I will feel in a couple of days. My kids better watch out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Inanity, day 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 4 Miles of Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Something's wrong with my speakers. Have to wait for dh to wake up to help me with that. Did lots of stretching. Don't know if I'll be able to do the Leslie Walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Inanity, day 10. I'm sorry, I spit my coffee on the screen at this. Thanks for the laugh. Sometimes I feel my WOs are inane too. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 This was my day one of my detox, which is a fast of sorts. There is no caffeine, no wheat gluten, no sugar, no meat, no dairy, and I can't think of what else. I'm eating oatmeal for breakfast and kitchari for lunch and dinner (it's rice and mung beans with veggies). I had periods today when I wanted to cry. I still do. I can't imagine how I will feel in a couple of days. My kids better watch out. :) I cannot imagine giving up caffeine and sugar at the same time... Hang in there and remind yourself that you can't trust you emotions for the next few days... And killing is frowned upon. 2 hour open mat- work on hook kicks, basically kicks in general, plus I just realized my knife hand blocks are a bit shoddy and need concentrated retooling. Followed by weight work for my new calf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 60 minute Yin practice last night and a 90 minute Kundalini practice this morning. I woke up hungry at 4:00 this morning, so I had a banana (fresh fruits are allowed), that helped and I eventually feel back asleep. But right now I really, really want coffee...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I didn't find the time yesterday, Friday. But, my period also showed up 4 days early so I say it's not my fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 This is why I've started getting up at 5. I have never ever in my life gotten up that early unless I had to be somewhere. I get up at 5 so I have extra time in the morning for working out, getting ready, and getting a bit of cleaning/laundry done. I still don't get everything done. Easy yoga day. Funnily, I get up at 5:00. There's lots to fit in the day. Thursday I had to pick my dad up at 7:30 so working out didn't happen. I settled for kettle bell on Friday because I had to have ds somewhere at 7am. I took a chilly run this morning(yep, got up at 5:00). I think it took 2 miles to feel my fingers. I am not a lover of cooler weather. I miss summer already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 This was my day one of my detox, which is a fast of sorts. There is no caffeine, no wheat gluten, no sugar, no meat, no dairy, and I can't think of what else. I'm eating oatmeal for breakfast and kitchari for lunch and dinner (it's rice and mung beans with veggies). I had periods today when I wanted to cry. I still do. I can't imagine how I will feel in a couple of days. My kids better watch out. :) I can't imagine. Wheat, sugar, dairy I wouldn't miss but caffeine? Blasphemy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Insanity day 11. Feeling good. :coolgleamA: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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