Mix-it-up Monday

Time to try something new. Today, I did a pre-dawn workout of rock-scrambling, carrying heavy things, and getting on and off a rocking boat. What new thing will you try today? :)

Yes, it's Friday

I know, I know. I got out of the habit of posting, and then things got sort of crazy around here, and I didn't post for a while. BUT, Miss L and Jessica, you are authors, and can post, too! So, help me out a little when I'm a slacker, yea? :)

So, it's Friday, the first I've managed to post about in a while. I have walked a couple of times in our new neighborhood, but haven't found it as interesting as our old one. It's just one long road, with one long hill, rather than the twists and turns of the old one. I'll keep trying new routes, though. I also did a lot of work while moving, and that certainly burned off lots of calories! How about you all?

Wednesday workout?

Yes, I know, the blog has been neglected. But we have no internet at home yet, so I can only be online at school, and I don't have huge amounts of time. We'll report on the last two weeks this coming Friday, so my only thought today is "Go do something. Gardening, pushing your kids on the swings, swimming, anything! Just go get yourself moving today!"

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!