Sometimes exercise isn't the only thing that can raise your heartrate to "High Intensity." Try walking down the stairs at 6:30 in the morning and finding your back door WIIIIIIDE OPEN. Yep, thought I was going to lose about 10 years of my life on that one this morning. Thankfully, my pony, er dog, was by my side, so I wasn't worried about an intruder. Anyone stupid enough to break into my house after seeing the size of our dog really deserves what they get.
Apparently, the deadbolt was not locked and since it was, and still is, exceptionally windy, the door had blown open. Yes, the bottom lock was locked, but apparently, the door was not shut tightly. Thankfully, no one had come in. I then had to run around the house frantically searching for our two indoor-only cats. One of them, the smart one, was sound asleep on top of a pile of soft, squishy stuffed animals. The other one, the mischevious one, was no where to be found. So, I began calling him and heard a faint, "Meoow" from outside. Out from under the 90 year old wisteria bush he emerged and into the house be ran. Thank God.
So, after that I figured my cardio was done for the day. Okay, not really. It was close though. Since it was too late to head to the gym I jumped on the treadmill for 20 minutes and got a good workout in. I'll do some upper body resistance stuff later, but just ran out of "me time" this morning.
Some exciting news on the clothes front...I was able to stuff myself into jeans that have not seen the light of day since 3-4 months before I got pregnant last year. That's down 2 sizes from when I started this journey a month ago. I'm getting there...
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Cardio with the Kiddos
The weatherman said that today was going to be a lovely, warm spring day, so I decided that instead of going to the gym this morning I'd take the kids to the park and let the older ones ride their bikes while I pushed the stroller. So, that's what we ended up doing.
The park where we go is relatively flat and has a loop that's about 3/4 of a mile. The boys eagerly strapped on their helmets and off we went. The baby had fallen asleep in the car, so I just hooked her car seat to the stroller instead of waking her. That alone added another 5 lbs. to the weight of the stroller.
I actually managed a light jog for most of the first loop without feeling like I needed an oxygen tank on my back. As we were going to start the second loop my youngest son decided that he didn't want to ride his bike anymore, but didn't want to walk either.
That left only one option.
Yep, that's right, I carried him. Carrying 45 lbs. of wiggling child on one's back while pushing a 20+ lb. stroller is not all that easy...especially when you're laughing for most of it! I ended up carrying him for about a half mile, but he kept slipping down and strangling me in the process, so down he went.
We finished off our loop for a total of 1.5 miles and headed for the play equipment, because the boys still had energy to burn. There was a nice, unoccupied bench right next to the slide that I claimed as my own since I did not have more energy to burn.
We had a blast, but the most exciting thing was that I could do it. 3 weeks ago I could barely walk down the block without feeling winded. Really. And today I carried a 43 lb. child on my back for a half-mile while laughing and pushing a stroller without being exhausted! THAT'S exciting!
The scale may not be going down as quickly as I want it to, but that's okay. I'm having a blast!
The park where we go is relatively flat and has a loop that's about 3/4 of a mile. The boys eagerly strapped on their helmets and off we went. The baby had fallen asleep in the car, so I just hooked her car seat to the stroller instead of waking her. That alone added another 5 lbs. to the weight of the stroller.
I actually managed a light jog for most of the first loop without feeling like I needed an oxygen tank on my back. As we were going to start the second loop my youngest son decided that he didn't want to ride his bike anymore, but didn't want to walk either.
That left only one option.
Yep, that's right, I carried him. Carrying 45 lbs. of wiggling child on one's back while pushing a 20+ lb. stroller is not all that easy...especially when you're laughing for most of it! I ended up carrying him for about a half mile, but he kept slipping down and strangling me in the process, so down he went.
We finished off our loop for a total of 1.5 miles and headed for the play equipment, because the boys still had energy to burn. There was a nice, unoccupied bench right next to the slide that I claimed as my own since I did not have more energy to burn.
We had a blast, but the most exciting thing was that I could do it. 3 weeks ago I could barely walk down the block without feeling winded. Really. And today I carried a 43 lb. child on my back for a half-mile while laughing and pushing a stroller without being exhausted! THAT'S exciting!
The scale may not be going down as quickly as I want it to, but that's okay. I'm having a blast!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Mid-Week
Today was my mid-week gym day. A break from resistance training to give my muscles some recovery time.
So, I hopped on the treadmill and maintained my maximum heart rate for a good 30 minutes. I was going to use the recumbent bike, but Shawn was working and he told me he'd come drag me off the recumbent bike if he saw me on it. I tend to believe him, so I didn't chance it. I'll have to try it the next time I'm there in the early morning, because he doesn't start working until 8 or so. Have to choose your battles wisely.
Not a big gym day, but I went, I sweat and I'm tired! Oh,and I've lost a couple of pounds since last week. That has to count for something! =)
So, I hopped on the treadmill and maintained my maximum heart rate for a good 30 minutes. I was going to use the recumbent bike, but Shawn was working and he told me he'd come drag me off the recumbent bike if he saw me on it. I tend to believe him, so I didn't chance it. I'll have to try it the next time I'm there in the early morning, because he doesn't start working until 8 or so. Have to choose your battles wisely.
Not a big gym day, but I went, I sweat and I'm tired! Oh,and I've lost a couple of pounds since last week. That has to count for something! =)
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