Move It or Lose It

Well there I was, sitting on the couch again for the 6th night in a row. I thought to myself, "Why am I not at the gym?" My answer: "Im tired." Somehow I felt this was an acceptable excuse. Sure I woke up at 6:45am and then worked with kids all day, but was I really too tired to take an hour or so for myself at night? There are people up at the crack of dawn exercising, getting their kids ready for school, checking emails, and reading the news....all at once. Then there was me, slothing into the kitchen to pop my third K-Cup into the good old Keurig. What happened to me? I used to hop out of bed at 5:15, go swim, get to work, and then finish my night with a little gym weight session. My only explanation: I was lazy...simple as that.

Now you may be thinking, 'Shannon, calm down, you only took 6 days off.' Yes- this is true, but once I stop working out for even 2 days, it seems like the worlds biggest struggle to get back at it. Finally I was annoyed with myself and headed to lovely LA Fitness. I hopped on the treadmill and somehow made it through 4.5 miles and a light weight session. Ouch, are my legs still attached to my body?

I woke up Monday morning with ambition! I set my alarm for 5:15am and made it to Masters swim practice! As the BelVita commercial would put it, "MORNING WIN!"

The rest of the week went as follows:

Monday:
1-hour Swimming: Long Course Meters

Tuesday (Gym):
Cardio Warm Up: 20 Minute Stair Stepper

Weights:
Inner/Outer Hip Adduct/Abduct- 3X15 each
Following 3 Times-
15 Sqauts (2-25lb dumbbells)
20 donkey kicks each leg (1-25lb dumbbell)
15 Sumo Squats (1-25lb dumbbell)
25 Push ups

Cool Down: Run 20 minutes

Wednesday (Gym):
Cardio Warm Up: 25 minutes stair stepper

Weights: 
Inner/Outer Hip- 3X15 each (80lbs)
Chest Press (60lbs)
Pull Over (65lbs)
60 Donkey Kicks (30 each leg-25lb dumbbell)
40 Push Ups
Med Ball Abs (4X30)

Cool Down: Run 25 minutes

Thursday: REST

Friday (Pool/Gym): 
1-hour swimming: Long Course Meters

Weights:

Inner/Outer Hip- 3X15 each (80lbs)
Chest Press (60lbs)
Pull Over (65lbs)
45 Squats (2-25lb weights) 3X15
60 Donkey Kicks (30 each leg-25lb dumbbell)
40 Push Ups
Med Ball Abs (4X30)

Cool Down: Run 2 Miles


I have pretty proud of myself for getting back into it! Persistence creates success-you just cannot give up on yourself! You are capable of anything you want to do-just believe in yourself first!

Most importunity, make sure you are setting aside time for yourself each and every day. Although you may be busy, always remember you deserve a little time to forget your troubles, and focus on yourself.


NOW GET MOVING!!! :)


XXOO
Shannon