Baby Steps

I'm back at it tonight as my weekend literally involved babies and eating high carb foods.

On Thursday last week, I got in 40 mins of skating again. It was so good for my hips. I'm going to miss doing it as I will be focusing on my 40 days of workouts in noon hour classes. 

Tonight, I did a quick Tabata workout which got my heart rate up for a short 12 minutes. But better than nothing, I say! After that, I added Shaun T's butt workout to get myself up to over 15 minutes of exercise for the day.

Baby steps! Wish me luck - I know I'll be in pain this week. 

Shake It Off

I am officially registered in a 40-day fitness challenge! I'm really excited to do this. It all begins with a pre-fitness test which will be the foundation for all the progress we make after which we have access to health seminars, nutritionist, personal trainer and free unlimited fitness classes. This is going to be so worth it, especially since my ultimate goal for 2015 is to be healthier physically, mentally and spiritually.

And with that, my workout for today was another enjoyable lunch hour of ice skating at the rink. We even had a nice laugh about the viral video of the cop going off to Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off." And so I've got a new attitude for 2015 to be inspired by. Just shake it off, shake it off!: http://youtu.be/8XFBUM8dMqw

I already look good.

Enough feeling inadequate! 

Time to shape up 2015!

I know I already look good. At least, that's what I'm telling myself. If I have a high self esteem, all this working out is just to keep myself healthy and looking more fab throughout the year!

Tonight I did a 30-minute workout to Get Lean. I started all over again at "Beginner" to wean myself back into a more active lifestyle. This is always my favorite workout because it touches on different sets instead of repeated combos of sets. Other than being interrupted by a phone call from my mom during the workout, I give myself a 4 out of 5 stars for pushing as hard as I could.

And if last week counts, I was able to enjoy some ice skating during the lunch hour at work. It was a really good workout for my back and posture and also them hips.

Motiv-action - Day 28/29

Yesterday, I allowed myself to do nothing. *slap on the wrist!*

Today, I ate a huge hamburger, onion rings and milkshake meal for lunch at work. I'm glad, however, that I had sugar snap peas in the morning, and I'm going to finish off the night with some grapes. 

Today I just freestyled my workout. I decided that while I was checking my phone and reading articles, I may as well do some lunges. I did that for roughly 5 minutes. Then the same with squats for 5 minutes. I eventually put my phone down and did my daily butt workout. I'm still not in an ideally toned state, but I hope I can power through the last week and a half of workouts to be comfortable.

What he said:

Bad - Day 24/25/26/27

I declared Thursday another break day.

Friday, I was unable to do Bootcamp. A meeting went late into the lunch hour and we were unable to get our workout in, so we just went outside to eat lunch. In the evening, I did some unorthodox workouts with a combination of daily butt and floor-type workouts for butt and abs.

Saturday was another break day. Or does walking around 2 shopping malls for *ahem* eight *cough* hours count?

Sunday was another break day. Took a nap midday and didn't really get out of my laze enough to get a workout in. But I did have an hour walk in the morning with the dog. 20 mins longer than we usually walk.

Today, I mustered up some energy to do my daily butt workout. The progress on my stamina has increased greatly! I can how pulse my leg for a full minute without cringing in pain. This is amazing! I am really happy with the progress I'm feeling (not so much seeing) on my butt. My underwear is feeling looser, so that's a huge win! Well, not really because that means I'll have to go shopping for new expensive undies. :/ 8 more hours of shopping...? lol

Ok, time to get serious on this workout stuff. I will have to do more legs and abs stuff tomorrow as Bootcamp on Friday will turn me into it's bitch if I don't get some pre-torture workouts started tomorrow. Goodnight!

R.I.P. Robin Williams.

Beachin' - Day 23

I found a new workout for the beach and it was difficult!

I only gave myself 2 stars. But I'm glad I learned some new moves, especially for my legs/thighs. I'll be doing those again in the future.

After that, I did my daily butt without. Always hurts so good!

I'm glad I buckled down and did a workout today. I know bootcamp on Friday is going to hurt, so I may as well start hurting tonight.

Tomorrow, I am contemplating a run or another workout. We shall see...!

Catching Up - Day 19/20/21/22

It's been a crazy few days. 

Day 19 - Cousin's wedding. I will count "dancing" as my daily workout.

Day 20 - Food festival. I will count the hour round-trip walking we did to and from the festival. Including stairs both ways! And walking all over the park to each cultural pavilion.

Day 21 - Lazy day. I'm allowed one of these days, right?!

Day 22 - Today. I only did my daily butt workout. Feeling tired. And that's why I'm going to sleep as soon as I finish this post.

Goodnight and is will continue with a better workout tomorrow!

Random: I took this internet quiz today. I'm so smart, so why aren't I rich?!