So, how have you been recently? Still working out and working towards those realistic goals you set on New years? Not beating yourself up too badly yet? Good!
I’ve been really liking having a new workout plan and food plan to follow lately. I like having someone else plan my weight workouts and then being responsible for my cardio on my own.
Plus, I’ve been feeling a sense of relief. Like I have a team on my side and it’s not just me myself and I working on my diet and exercise. Having a trainer has taken a burden off my shoulders…while placing a giant weight there (ha ha ha).
I’ve been eating mostly just meat/lean protein and tons of veggies, so I feel like I’m really resetting my whole system. It’s kind of like a cleanse for my appetite, and my body is learning to adjust to having more set meals (which has always been hard for me since I’m a more “snack all day” person). All is well so far…now, we just wait for visible results!
So this is what my breakfasts look like lately…egg whites and oatmeal and coffee! My favorite things!
The Sweaty Breakdown:
Friday (1/4/2013): This was my first workout with my trainer. I did an introductory total-body weight routine and could feel my sore abs for days! I started my new eating style today too (I detest the word diet because it suggests an end point…I like making life long healthy habits).
Saturday: Today I did one hour of cardio. I hiked treadmill “hills” and varied the speed and incline.
Sunday: Another hour of cardio, this time on the bike! I can’t do the same thing two days in a row (boring!).
Monday: I woke up for an early morning workout before work. I did an interval workout on the treadmill from a previous SELF magazine! It’s called the “Calorie Torcher”. In the evening, my fiancé and I took a nice half-hour power walk around the city of Memphis.
Tuesday: Rest!!
Wednesday: I worked out with my trainer today, focusing on legs and abs!
I’m meeting with my trainer to work my arms and upper body today (Friday) and I’m excited to wrap up this week’s circuits! Then…start all over!
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**THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED**
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One lucky reader will win a tin of EnergyBits!! To ENTER to win:
Simply leave a comment telling me what you’re doing to be more active lately!
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Well, that’s it! I’ll run the giveaway until next Wednesday, try to contact the winner on Thursday, and announce the winner on Friday!! Yay! Good luck everyone!
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I really want to keep staying active, so I have been biking instead of using public transit. I have also started a new weight training program, 4 days a week. So far, so good!
I have a little pack of Energy Bits that I need to try! I’ve been MUCH more active in my running lately, but keeping my energy up for afternoon workouts after teaching all day can sometimes be tough, so it is hard for me to want to lift or do any weight training. I wish I could afford a trainer some days, because I had one in Texas for a little bit and always felt SO pushed and inspired after my sessions!
I am running my first 1/2 marathon this sunday with my parents!!!! We’re so excited!!!
I started doing leg exercises last night….I did a 50 second wall sit and it was killer! I would love to try this product! Trying to lose weight because I’m getting married this year! 🙂
I’ve started going to cycling classes to stay more active
I’ve been doing ” active” rest days when I have a day off of crossfit. My rest days now include foam rolling, walking, stretches, shot jump rope circuit…some light physical activity.
I’ve been building my base for marathon training and working on strength/core exercises with Tina Reale’s Best Body Bootcamp!
I follow you via RSS feed!
I follow you on twitter via @runningwtg
I follow @ENERGYbits on twitter too
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/RunningWTG/status/290252747666776066
I am training for my second marathon!
Trying to get in more movement in general at this very busy time for me! Would love to try Energy Bits again. I had one 30-bit sample but you can’t really tell from that if they are really good or not… they seemed to be….
I follow Treats with a Twist via RSS and get your posts in my Google Reader.
I do follow you on Twitter
@eatrunsail
I follow @energybits too
@eatrunsail
And I tweeted Jan 13th
@eatrunsail
I’ve signed up to take Stroller Strides classes once a week, and my hubby and I are going to be purchasing a treadmill. Thanks for the chance to win. XO
I am running my first half marathon next month!
I have been making sure to stay active even on my rest days with walks and gentle yoga!
I follow you on Twitter!
I follow Energy Bits on Twitter!
To be more active I am doing some yoga\stretching every night before bed–helps me get my muscles ready for the next day’s workouts and relaxes me all at the same time!
I follow ENERGYbits on Twitter!
I follow you on Twitter!
I also Tweeted about this.
I just started Jillian Michaels Body Revolution!