Have you ever felt like you’re in a rut that you can’t kick? I certainly know that feeling. My lack of drive for shaping-up is non- existent. In other words, I just don’t enjoy the workout ya’ll! I don’t like running. I don’t like heaving weights. I don’t like lifting anything and I don’t like walking. I just don’t go for exercise and shame on me!
Our annual Keys Vacation is in less than 90 days. I must find the drive somewhere. It’s true I have gone up 2 pant sizes in the last 2 years. Yes, I had a baby but how long can I use that excuse? Uh, I just did- again!
Yes, of course I want that “killer body” but for some of us it’s harder to get and maintain than others. I know it starts with healthy living, including eating but that too can be tough. I guess there is only one way to achieve that killer body- a life-style change. Sigh! If something different is to be had than is currently present, then something different must happen to receive a change with results.
Adding the gym to my weekly routine was easy but making myself go is quite a different ball game. You see I joined the gym 8 months ago. Visiting three or four times, I found myself wandering around not knowing what machines did what. Trying not to look like a total newbie, I stuck to the bicycle and elliptical.(Certainly I can peddle!) In less than two weeks I was over my workout phase and quit going. ‘Just no fun folks!
Three weeks ago, hubby noticed the debit for my gym membership. I never canceled it in hopes I would go again. Without a trainer, I came to realize I would not see much results . After talking it over with Daniel Boy, and reminding him about my previous success at a different exercise facility too far from our current home, Atlantic Beach Performance, he felt he could help. So, get this, Daniel offered to go with me 3 days a week. Now you’re talking! Success on the way! So, thrilled, we made a plan to hit the gym 1 hour every other day.
It has been a big adjustment taking training advice from my husband. We have been working out together now for two weeks. Although, I do not notice much of a difference yet, I am super sore. My goal is to loose 25 pounds and no I am not going to tell you my current weight. Ha! However, we are going to share this journey together. Are you in need of losing weight or do you just want to tone up? I thought I would share my weekly workout with you. If you are like me and just need a little guidance, maybe this will help so join in the regiment and maybe together we’ll drop some pounds!
I’m going to push myself with little breaks in between workouts and I encourage you to do the same. Keep your heart rate up and focus on the end goal, ya’ll and let’s hand together! Everyone is different when it comes to weight.
If you’re joining in, here is the plan:
This week we are doing a full body workout:
Start each workout with 5-10 minute of cardio, then stretch.
Resistance machine workout:
We’ll do a set of three with a 20 second break in-between
We’ll accomplish seated Leg Extensions: Weight: 60 Reps: 15-20
Then on to seated leg press: Weight: 60 Reps: 15-20
And the seated Arm Curl: Weight: 20 Reps: 5-10
With a seated tricep extension: Weight: 20 Reps: 4-9
We’ll pick up those dumbells stamding lateral raise: Weight: 10 Reps: 10-15
Then on to the seated back extension: Weight: 60 Reps: 15-20
Take on the incline chest press: Weight: 20 Reps: 5-10
And then the seated chest press: Weight: 40 Reps: 15-20
ABS workout:
Floor Crunch: (cross arms in front) Reps: 15-20
Burpee: (Use 5-10 pound medicine ball) Reps: 10-15
Floor Bicycle Maneuver: (use 5-10 pound medicine ball) Reps: 10-15
Burpee: (Use 5-10 pound medicine ball) Reps: 10-15
Cardio
Stair stepper: 15 minute without stopping.
Last, PUSH FOR THE BIG FINISH!
I’m tired. Are you?
Katie Girl