Monday night - Skating: It was a killer. 30 minute bootcamp, 1.5 hours speed drills, sprints and more speed work. Crazy crazy workout and my legs were crying by the end. Felt great though and I had a fantastic time.
Tuesday - more skating: Not as intense as Monday. I took the time to work on form, squats, cross-overs, grapevines and stops (on skates). Then I took my skates off for the last 30 minutes and did wall sits, crunches, hello dollys, scissor kicks on my back (no higher than 45 degress, no lower than 6" from the floor) and planks. It was amazing!
Wednesday: I did a 30 minute workout DVD (The Firm Express) and then my 30 minute walk/run. I was feeling it from all the skating earlier in the week and the Firm had a LOT of squats and lunges. The walk/run, I was tired, but I stuck with it and got it done.
Thursday: My 3rd walk/run was tonight and it felt better than Wednesdays. I took Thursday off from ANY lifting or body-weight exercises and I am glad that I did. It was a much needed rest day.
That leaves me with today, Friday: While kiddo was skating, I was walking around the rink pushing the stroller. I got in a good 30-35 minutes at a good pace and only walked. I'm going to do some core work tonight (Ab Ripper X or the Firm Abs DVD's), stretch and then get in a long soak in the tub!! I would like to get in another walk/run either tonight or tomorrow to make a total of 4 for the week.
Plans for the weekend are skating tomorrow AM after a bootcamp style workout, and maybe skating Sunday night. Had a wrench thrown in my plans though as I don't have anyone to watch the youngest while I'm doing skating on Sunday. So it may be a workout DVD instead.
Eating has gone well. I have been reasonable on the choices I make and treat myself sparingly. I have been staying well within my calorie allotment for the day. I am cutting back on the diet cokes still and hope to be done with those soon. Hard when they are in the house a lot and convenient. Still drinking tea for breakfast and most of the day as well as water.
I can't say it enough: I am feeling GOOD. Actually, I have been feeling GREAT. I am looking forward to the coming weeks of RYBO! workout plans.
That's all the news that's fit to print! Long blog post, but I had a lot to cover. Thanks for sticking with me!
Warm regards,
Grace
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