Mix-it-up Monday

I know.  It's Tuesday.  But, yesterday was a holiday, so today feels like Monday.  And, I was in a parade and moved an SUV load of boxes yesterday.  No time for this post.  Therefore, you get it today.

This week, I will likely not walk much, meaning I won't say to myself, "Wow, what a lovely day. I think I'll go for a walk."  I will, however, be traipsing up and down the stairs carrying heavy loads repeatedly.  So, for your Mix-it-up Monday advice, see what bit of housework that is a little out of the ordinary needs to be done.  And do it!  Count it as one of your workouts (as long as it's not filing papers or something, because that doesn't count.)  Instead of seeing it as housework, or as exercise, say, "Hey, I'm killing two birds with one stone!  Exercise and accomplishment!  What a great day!"

Tell me what you come up with! 

p.s. a good idea is moving the fridge or stove and cleaning under it.  especially if you move it yourself!

It's Friday!

I'm a little late, but it's finally Friday!!! Hooray! So, that also means it's time to report on how you did this week. On Tuesday, I had a schedule change, and so did not get to walk, but I still did a little bit of weights. It wasn't enough, as I was pretty tired and crabby later. So, on Thursday, even though I was quite busy again, I made sure to get at least a little walking in. I walked for about 30 minutes, with fewer hills on this route. And then I finished off with some more weights. That worked a little better for my mood. How did you do this week?

Try-again Tuesday?

Tonight, I do not feel like a queen.
I do not even feel like a handmaiden.
I feel like a chamber maid...you know, the ones that empty the chamber pots.

I had an extra busy day today, proctoring a test, and running some errands across town. So, I knew I wouldn't have a chance to walk, and did a little bit of arm work instead. I don't think it was enough.

Walking makes me feel good, even if it makes parts of me hurt. The lack of walking makes me crabby. I think today was good motivation to make me walk on Thursday. I'll try again. You should, too.

Reports Due!

How'd you do this week? I did okay. I went to the beach on Saturday, and keeping a very active four-year-old from killing himself was a serious workout. Then, Tuesday and Thursday I walked for about 35-40 minutes, up and down the hills near our house. Afterwards, I added a little weight. We have a machine that's a knock-off of the Tota1 Gym that Chuck N0rris sells, so I worked on my arms. Because Heaven knows that's probably the most out of shape spot. Tell me how you did!

Try-again Tuesday!

Good morning! It's Tuesday, and here in California, it's beautiful outside. So, I'm headed out for my morning walk. How about you? What are your plans for exercising your fabulous body today? Get outside and enjoy yourself!

Reports Due!

Please post your walking reports for the week! I actually walked twice this week. Even though it was hot. Even though I was up ridiculously late Wednesday night. I managed to walk for about 40 minutes, up and down some serious hills (not like Kansan hills) on both Tuesday and Thursday. Yeah me! How bout you?

Mix-it-up Monday

I thought I'd try something new. On Mondays (some Mondays, but probably not all Mondays) I will give you a suggestion for how to change up the routine. This week, I saw an article in R3aders' D1gest about adding weight training to your aerobic workouts. One study showed that people who did weight training instead of two aerobic workouts per week (this is assuming 5 workouts per week...we'll get there!) lost more weight and had better overall fitness than those who stuck with their five aerobic workouts. So, I suggest that you try to add some weights (kids count!) or resistance to your walking this week. Lift those kids a little higher. Play airplane with them (lie on your back, benchpress style, and lift them up and zoom them around.) Or use the groceries as weights while you walk them from your car to the kitchen. Find some way to add weight to your day, and you'll be more likely to lose it from your waist!

Friday report time!

Hello! Please turn in your reports for the week. My workout was perhaps a bit unconventional this week. Saturday and Sunday I did some field work on Catalina Island (just off the coast here.) This involves heavy lifting, getting to our field site via boat, and getting off the boat without dropping anything or falling into the ocean. This is always interesting, but especially so with new students who are unfamiliar with what it takes to work here. Combine that with high seas (4 foot swells) and before dawn work times, and I'm surprised no one got hurt or soaked. Then I walked to Levi's doctor's appointments this week. The doctor is just up the street from his school, so we parked at school and walked. And, the best workout...shopping all day on Tuesday. Well, maybe not the best, but certainly my favorite! What did you do this week?