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Yesterday was a great day. Seriously. I found a full new box of contact lens (score!), had a great catch up lunch with an old boss, and there was a thunder and lightning storm. I don’t know why those made for such a fantastic day but they did! It was also an off day from P90X for me. So I took it to the gym and created this fun little workout. The amount of weight you use is up to you. You want heavier weight since it isn’t a ton of reps. You can also break these out into 10 reps and 3 sets rather than just 30 out-and-out reps.
I wasn’t expecting to be soar today but my arms are feeling the burn. I’ve been working on increasing the weight amount especially in the seated row. So if you are looking to shake it up a little this week give this workout a try* *I am not a doctor I don’t even play one on TV. If you are thinking about starting a new workout routine please ask the professionals. I’m just sharing with you what I’ve been doing.*
I’ve also been playing with some new camera apps. I recently discovered TimerCam for iphone. It is just what it sounds like an iphone camera app that automatically takes photos on a timer! I played around a little with it yesterday and I think it’s going to take me some getting used to. Check out this great bench press face:
I tried out some new sweet potato crisps yesterday after seeing the “recipe” on the Disney Channel. Sadly I think I missed an important step because they did NOT come out correctly. I wish I had taken a picture so you could see the amazing culinary skills at work when it all goes wrong. I would be a terrible contestant on any of those cooking shows because if it goes wrong in my kitchen there is NO fixing it midstream! There is just a lot of sailor speak and laughter. I’m going to play around with them some more today and with any luck have a real recipe to you this week!
I also found this gem that made me laugh!
My garden is NO closer to getting planted. I can’t wait till the weekend to finally get all my seeds in a row!
Have a great day!
Question of the Day: What are you up to this week?
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Some beautiful flowers on my walk:
A day of playing with balloons with the boys:
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I’m easy breezy and apparently faster than I used to be! P90X is paying off, I’m feeling stronger, my arms are getting more toned and my running is getting quicker !
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If you’ve read this blog for any amount of time you know ALL about my favorite run route…the one with the MASSIVE hill in it. I’ve talked about it many times like here, and here.That hill and I are arch nemeses. It pushes me, I push back and we are basically at a standing tie for the win.
My goal has been to get it in under 35 minutes…Well….I’m just a shade away and so excited about my latest PR on the route. Just 26 seconds away from the goal BIG goal and a 3 minute PR from my last record. Mind you that goal was made over a year ago when I was finishing this course in just over 42 minutes. This just goes to show that progress even when it is slow is still progress!! Stick to it!
P90X has been one of the greatest programs, I’ve been involved in! The people in the classes and the instructors are all top-notch and so encouraging. I’m completing in proper form and many reps moves I NEVER thought I could accomplish. I like the mix of fast movements and slow movements. I’m just 3 weeks into the program and have already dropped 3 minutes off my best time. I can’t wait to see where this leads!! Kudos to the Y for the offering. Most people have to complete it in their living rooms alone. I enjoy the group setting since we are all pushing each other.
My diet has remained pretty close to paleo since completing whole 30, which I think is helping too. #EatCleanSweatDirty right Chef Katelyn?
This Sunday is calling for some relaxing family time we are all battling a little cold. And also some relaxing Rodney Yee yoga! Oh and maybe an Iron Man 1 & 2 movie marathon?
Question of the Day: What are you up to today?
