April 2012
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Chest/Back + HIIT
There is something to be said for being prepared. Last night, I took the extra 5 minutes to pack my food for today instead of doing it in the morning. I laid out my workout clothes. I filled up my water bottle. I was in bed by 7:45 with a cup of sleepy time tea and my book. I got a great nights sleep and when 5:45 rolled around, I was able to pop out of bed without a complaint. By packing my...
Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Shoulders/Arms +...
The past couple of weeks have been hard. I was desperate to get a long hard workout in today. I decided to do an upper body weight routine and tabata sprints in order to save my legs for tomorrow’s run. I incorporated short bursts of cardio into my weight routine to keep my HR up—after each set I did 1 min sprints, 1 min Kettle Bell Swings, and 1 min jabs on the cardio bag. Needless...
Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Circuit Training +...
Do you make yourself happy? I think about it all of the time…what my happiness depends on. Is it what the scale says? Is it my relationships? Is it my job? Is it where I live? Is it how much money I have? Is it what size jeans I wear? Is it chocolate?
I believe that if people start depending on outside sources of happiness, they are only setting themselves up for disappointment. You are...
Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Chest/Back
Note to self: Do not take vitamins right before working out. I fought the urge to throw up the entire workout and had to sit down to compose myself a few times. That means my weight circuits took a full hour and I didn’t dare attempt HIIT. Going to try to eat something to hopefully settle my stomach. Boooo for a shitty workout.
TIME: 60 min
BURN: 215 (pathetic)
WATER: 24 oz
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Tabata Day
Holy hell. Plyo lunges. Squat jumps to tuck jumps. Pike Ups. Oh My. My poor ass is so sore from yesterday that the plyo today made me want to cry. I’m convinced that the devil is a perky blond ripped spit fire named The Get in Shape Girl! XOXO
TIME: 55 min
BURN: 460 cals
WATER: 32 oz
SUPPLEMENTS: 2 scoops amino energy
POST WORKOUT: Egg whites, spinach, part skim mozzarella, 1 cup...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Legs/Abs + HIIT
Second favorite workout of the week—Leg Day! Reverse lunges holding 25lb over head (note to self—next time…use barbell and double the weight), plyo lunges, sliding lateral lunges holding 30lbs…my poor pitiful legs and booty! Thank you to the GISG for another doozy!
TIME: 75 min
BURN: 480 cals
WATER: 32 oz
SUPPLEMENTS: 2 scoops amiNO energy
POST WORKOUT: egg whites,...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Chest/Back + HIIT
Happy Monday!
TIME: 70 min
BURN: 480 cals
WATER: 32 oz
SUPPLEMENTS: 2 scoops amiNO energy
POST WORKOUT: breakfast-egg whites, spinach, turkey sausage, low fat mozzarella, and a whole wheat wrap.
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Sunday Cardio
Sent progress pics and stats into Kyra, The Get In Shape Girl. I was happy to report that I am down to 21% body fat! I am aiming to maintain a healthy 16-18% and continue to strength train to lean out a bit more. Today I did some batch cooking—turkey burgers, chicken breasts, hard boiled eggs, asparagus, etc. I just finished an easy 30 min of cardio on the elliptical. Time to grab a snack...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Circuit Training +...
I have discovered something I hate more than burpees…..single leg burpees! Seriously Kyra?! OUCH! I put in work today…pushed myself to take less brakes, pick up the pace in the circuits, and go deeping in my jump squats. I ended the workout with 35 minutes of Tabata…oh yea, that sweet sweat dripping down my nose. So Sexy. :)
TIME: 75 min
BURN: 720 cals
WATER: 32 oz
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Shoulders/Arms +...
As usual, I love Friday workouts! By the end of the week…burned out…ready for the weekend..knowing I can get up and lift arms makes me super happy. Today The GISG killed my triceps with a million dips, close pushups, and extensions. I am getting stronger every week…needing to up my weights and challenge myself. Dips—straight legs only…extensions? OH hey 25lb...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Legs/Abs + HIIT
Switched rest days this week to get some extra sleep after staying out late. Got up and enjoyed a lot of jump squats, lunges, and bulgarian squats today for leg day with Kyra, The Get in Shape Girl!
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TIME: 80 min
BURN: 510 cals
WATER: 32 oz
SUPPLEMENTS: 2 scoops amiNO energy
POST WORKOUT: egg whites, spinach, turkey sausage, part skim...
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Circuit Training
Had an awful dream that I was competing in a figure competition….and was completely unprepared…and not tan enough….it was terrifying. Woke up and realized I need to limit my facebook/bodybuilding.com stalking before bed..and that I need a tan. :)
TIME: 65 min
BURN: 500 cals
WATER: 32 oz
SUPPLEMENTS: 2 scoops amiNO energy
POST WORKOUT: breakfast
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Chest/Back + HIIT
Plan to Succeed!
TIME: 60 min
BURN: 405 cals
WATER: 32 oz
SUPPLEMENTS: 2 scoops amiNO energy
POST WORKOUT: Breakfast
Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Run
Ran harder. Ran farther. Ran Stronger. One day at a time.
TIME: 60 min
BURN: 565 cals
WATER: None during….32 oz after!
SUPPLEMENTS: Heart.
POST WORKOUT: Whey shake and some grapes
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Circuit Training +...
Spent the morning sleeping in, reading, and watching TV. By 3pm I had enough laziness and proceeded to bust my ass for 90 minutes! Thank you Kyra (The Get in Shape Girl) for torturing me with 100 burpees.
TIME: 90 min
BURN: 730 cals
WATER: 40 oz
SUPPLEMENTS: 1 packet emergenC
POST WORKOUT: banana + protein shake
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Shoulders/Arms +...
TGIF! It is that time again—my favorite workout of the week! Tank Top Training! Summer is right around the corner and I have Kyra, The Get in Shape Girl helping me get ready for it! :)
TIME: 65 min
BURN: 550 cals
WATER: 32 oz
SUPPLEMENTS: 2 scoops amiNO energy
POST WORKOUT: Breakfast!
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Legs/Abs + HIIT
Today was one of those workouts….sweat dripping in my eyes, cursing as I did a minute of squat jumps after a 1 min deep wall sit, pushing through each rep and circuit without taking unnecessary breaks. I’m stronger today because of it! Thank you Kyra, The Get in Shape Girl!
TIME: 70 min
BURN: 530 cals
WATER: 32 oz
SUPPLEMENTS: 2 scoops amiNO energy
POST WORKOUT: Breakfast!
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Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Circuit Training +...
My NUMBER 1 Reason for being fit and healthy—I want my body to be prepared for anything and everything that life might throw my way. I also refuse to be the cause of any health related issues—obesity, diabetes, etc Taking care of your body, it’s the only place to have to live.
Today’s workout-holy shit. Ouch. I hate you burpees!
TIME: 70 min
BURN: 540 cals
WATER: 32...
Get Ready to Get Sweaty-GISG Chest/Back + HIIT
I did workout yesterday…but I overslept so I had very little down time in the morning to post my workout!
TIME: 65 min
BURN: 505 cals
WATER: 32 oz
SUPPLEMENTS: 2 scoops amiNO energy
POST WORKOUT: Egg whites, chicken/apple sausage, spinach, black beans, and mozzarella.
Get Ready to Get Sweaty-Sunday Stroll
75 degrees. Sunny. Oh Colorado! Sunday is meant to be my cardio of choice day…and after killing it with sweaty workouts all week, I decided to lace up the kicks and go for a nice long walk in the sunshine with the dogs. Working out doesn’t always have to be about sprinting until your heart is in your mouth, adding more weight to the barbell, or doing a million squats or pushups. I...
