Workin On My Fitness - Living Healthy & Fit

A Workout That Doesn’t Seem Like One

Sue — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:47:44 +0000

So today I didn’t get a chance to work out since I had an endodontist appointment this morning, which made me stay later at work. I also am staying at my parent’s house as Glen is going over to see the shuttle launch at Cape Canaveral. So no workout, although I was running around the house with the dogs because I missed them so much! Anyway, I do have a DVD review I did a while back that you may want to read about, which is actually more of a dance workout than anything else!

Check out my post about the DVD workout, Bollywood Booty! I love the Indian culture, it’s just so beautiful and exotic. Love it!

Sore But Keeping It Moving

Sue — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:01:48 +0000

I found myself really sore, especially in my legs but I still managed to get a DVD workout in. The only thing is that I did 1/2 of the DVD because I didn’t realize that I needed a step for the 2nd part, which I have yet to get. I was on Amazon one day and wanted to see what kind of workout DVDs were out there, and I found out that Kim Kardashian, the celebrity known for her big booty and reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians. She actually had 3 different DVDs that is part of a series called, ‘Fit in your Jeans by Friday’ and after reading reviews I decided to get all 3 DVDs.

The DVD I ended up doing is called, ‘Kim Kardashian: Fit In Your Jeans by Friday: Amazing Abs Body Sculpt‘ and it basically targets core, arms, hams and balance in a great cardio workout, while the second includes pushups and stair runners and teaches proper breathing techniques. I ended up only doing the first part only, and just that alone was definitely a challenge! I am pretty weak when it comes to doing pushups and holding all my body weight with my arms and feet, so I was struggling in this area. I feel like my wrists are just going to go out when I’m doing this, which tells me that I need to work on my upper body a lot more. I was using 3 lbs weights and found myself having to resort two using 2 cans of Ravioli in the pantry because I couldn’t even hack that! Man, I’m a weakling. Working out is definitely what it is: a workout!

I have yet to try the other 2 DVDs, but I need a step! Kim is a sweetheart and she does workout, and she looks good doing it! Yup, I’m a fan.

Exhausted But Feeling Good.

Sue — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:45:27 +0000

I just finished up a workout and I am feeling exhausted! When I need to get back into exercising I really try to get back into it to remind myself that exercise is hard work, so I did a 20 minute workout with Jillian Michaels and the 30 Day Shred. I am still able to keep up with Level 2, but I used lighter free weights. I used to use 5 lbs weights and I found myself struggling really badly, so I switched to 3 lbs weights instead and they’re still challenging!

As I was exercising I thought about how many different workout DVDs I have and I’ve only used a few of them. Thanks to being sent DVDs and ones I just wanted to try, I decided to make this week a workout DVD week, where I’ll do one workout DVD and review it. If you’re one of those people who prefer to work out in the comfort of your own home or can’t afford a gym, you’ll appreciate this one. I think workout DVDs have its pros and cons, and I’m sure some people don’t agree with using workout DVDs, but if you’re like me, you like to have instruction and learn about what areas of your body are being worked out.

If you want to learn more about the 30 Day Shred, go to my first post about it.

It’s a Struggle.

Sue — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:40:20 +0000

I’ve been thinking about my fitness and health goals lately, and I felt that I’ve been so overwhelmed with the work day that I’ve just put that to the side. I really love the feeling of being in shape and eating healthy and it’s definitely been a while since I really looked at that. I need to be a better blogger, and I haven’t. I really want to though. I created this blog because I wanted to use it as my personal journey and account of getting fit and I feel like a complete fail.

I know that there IS time if I make time.

The Tooth Saga Continues

Sue — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:36:30 +0000

I had to deal with a terrible toothache a couple weeks ago which led me to pain and agony, as well as a week of antibiotics. Today I went to the endodontist and got a redo of my root canal. Not fun, although the procedure during wasn’t as bad as I had expected. I still feel some sensitivity and I have to go back and finish up the procedure in a couple weeks.

I didn’t realize that I’d find out that I had so many things wrong with my teeth and I wondered why since I do brush my teeth twice a day as well as floss. I guess since I adopted flossing a little bit later, it’s probably the main culprit of my tooth difficulties today…

So I guess the moral of this story is to really keep in my proper tooth care, and do take advantage of dental insurance! I have to say, my pockets are pretty empty right now after this procedure. But I hope that this will rid me of the pain I’ve endured. It was really bad!