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Friday Fitness Check In
So in the interest of posting more, I figured I would go ahead and start this back up. I know Alix was doing this before - hope you don't mind if I give it a try. I figure it'll be good since my Friday in Germany starts well before all of yours so I can plenty of time to get it out. 
So here my first (maybe a little weak) attempt goes:
1. What was your week like, fitness-wise? What did you do for fitness?
2. Were there any fitness achievements? Any negatives or things you want to work on for next week?
3. Are there things you do, fitness-wise, with YH or something (i.e. a class, a sport, an activity) you want to try with YH? MAMAS-TO-BE: What are you doing for fitness or what do you want to try while pregnant? MAMAS: Do you have any plans to incorporate your LO in your fitness (i.e. class, baby jogger)?
4. What type of questions/topics would you like to see in future fitness posts?
Ok... there it is. It's not fancy and probably not well written (sorry, my brain isn't functioning well today) but hopefully this will start something for Fridays.
Re: Friday Fitness Check In
1. What was your week like, fitness-wise? What did you do for fitness? I've actually been in a really bad fitness funk. I went away for work about a month ago and ever since I got back, I haven't been able to get into it. So I only worked out once this week but I'm going today after work with MH and I plan on going this weekend.
2. Were there any fitness achievements? Any negatives or things you want to work on for next week? No achievements... basically want to work on getting back into the gym. I need motivation!!
3. Are there things you do, fitness-wise, with YH or something (i.e. a class, a sport, an activity) you want to try with YH? MAMAS-TO-BE: What are you doing for fitness or what do you want to try while pregnant? MAMAS: Do you have any plans to incorporate your LO in your fitness (i.e. class, baby jogger)? MH and I do CrossFit together. I really want him to run with me but he's not big on the running. I also want him to do pilates or yoga with me but I don't see that happening so I'll work on the running first. Apparently he thinks he can do a half marathon with me without training - which is probably can but it'll frustrate me to no end if I train (by myself) and he is able to do it just fine.
4. What type of questions/topics would you like to see in future fitness posts? Since I posted this question, I don't have any suggestions. I promise I'll try to get creative though.
I get to have surgery on my ankle that I sprained 4 MONTHS ago, so I'll just sit here and be all squishy while you ladies do all the work
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1. What was your week like, fitness-wise? What did you do for fitness? Here's what I did early this week and my schedule for the next couple of days: Monday - spin class, Tues/Wed - circuit training (arms/legs/core), Thurs - nada, Fri - hoping to do some cardio later today, Sat - circuit training, Sun - yoga
2. Were there any fitness achievements? Any negatives or things you want to work on for next week? My back (related to tight hamstrings) has been bothering me for the last couple of weeks. I had my chiro appointment last sat so I am feeling good this week and had been able to work out fine. I plan to do more stretching to keep back pains from coming back)
3. Are there things you do, fitness-wise, with YH or something (i.e. a class, a sport, an activity) you want to try with YH?
DH & I had going to yoga classes a couple of weeks ago. This past week has been busy so we haven't had the chance to go. Hopefully, we'll be back on track next week.
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DH has been into biking lately and want me to go with him. I don't really like biking so I just let him go by himself
MAMAS-TO-BE: What are you doing for fitness or what do you want to try while pregnant?
I've been active before i got KU so I want to continue that. I got a clear from my OB that I am ok with continuing my work out routine since I've been doing that pre-pg and my body is used to it. I had not been working out as intense as I used to do though. I wear a heart monitor everytime I work out so I keep track of my heart rate and don't let it go very high. I also drink a lot of water to make sure I am always hydrated. I've also modified some of the exercises that I do so that I don't lay flat on my back or don't lift heavy weights. I want to maintain a healthy weight gain, eat well and stay healthy for both my sake and my bebe's sake.
4. What type of questions/topics would you like to see in future fitness posts?
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That's awesome!!!
yay i am so glad that you started the fitness posts again-i will totally keep them up with you this time.
i am still on insanity workouts month 2-and really loving them. this week was not ideal for me but i will make up for it on sat and sunday. monday max interval circuit training (brutal), tuesday off wed surfed in the am and then did max cardio, thursday off, fridya max plyometric circuit. sat and sunday i will surf and do the remaining 2 insanity workout. I am really stoked with how my body is leaning down from these workouts.
hubby and i surf together it is our passion.
i just want to work on getting stronger
Kaesha - WOOOO HOOOO!!! That IS exciting! I know how much 4 lbs can be... good for you!
Alix - I've been wondering how the Insanity workouts have been going. I'm glad you're getting the lean results that you wanted. And surfing is an awesome workout. The one time MH and I tried it (I know, I know, I'm from Hawaii and I've only tried surfing once - I'm ashamed) we were completely exhausted and sore. So much fun though!
yay kaesha for dropping some pounds way to go.
kristin you should totally try the insanity workouts-they are great-helping my surfing too-hoping to hit forty this summer lean and mean...
If you're willing to spend a few bucks on some DVDs to do at home, Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred is good. Also, Alix can fill you in about the Insanity DVDs (those can be done from home, right?). Some other things to do at home are some CrossFit workouts. They aren't fun but they aren't boring either... they will leave you winded. All of the ones on the website below are meant to be done at home (or in a hotel).
http://hardassfitness.blogspot.com/2008/09/traveling.html
1. I've had the same routine for the past 5 weeks: MWF- Circuit training videos (I rotate between Jillian Michaels and Tony Little each week), TTH - jump rope for cardio.In regards to nutrition I try to keep to 1200 calories a day and try to stay low in fat. I've got an app on my phone that helps me out with this. My cholesterol is borderline high, so the doc told me to get it down by Oct.
2. My goal each week is to lose 2 pounds. I weigh in, take measurements, and a photo every Saturday to keep track. I think the negatives I've had are with my nutrition for this week. I've been really stressed so I've been allowing myself an oreo here or there. I just don't want myself to get in the habit of eating them everyday. I want to stay on track until I get to my "happy" weight.
3. We go for a walk everyday after work with the Wolfgang. Sometimes MH and I will go running with the Wolfgang instead, but we do our own things. It's kinda like our alone time. He tried to get me to go with him to his jiu-jitsu class, but I'm not really interested.
4. I think these work, I'll have to give more thought to this.
On a seperate note, I've been really proud of myself for sticking with the fitness and nutrition for 5 weeks without slacking. I tend to lose motivation quickly and am trying to prevent that. But I think keeping track of myself weekly has helped a lot. In the past month I've lost 12 pounds, 3 inches off my bust, 3 off my waist, 4 off my hips, and a couple off my thighs and arms. I feel great too! I'm looking foward to meeting my goal.