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It's my 39th Birthday TODAY! How cool is it that this weekly update falls on my birthday?
And 155 days until vacation! LOL
Ankle weights that can be anywhere from 1lb - 5lbs with removable sand-filled baggies that go into these pockets. So far I've only used them once, but I think they will be a great addition on leg day!
I've been NEEDING a bench and I'm glad I got one for Christmas! Well, technically, Steve's parents gave me an Amazon gift card, and I used it for this AND the ankle weights. So yay! I want to do hip thrusts, and ergo, need a bench. Ok, I could've used something else, but figured I'd need a bench anyway.
As I mentioned in my last workout post, I've started to split my workouts in order to target specific muscle groups when working out. I'm still trying to find the right split for myself and I find myself wanting to do a full-body circuit in there too.
I found this lady on Instagram and I love her energy although her workouts are KILLER. Like CHILL OUT A SEC PLEASE.
But, she really does freaking make me workout and her personality is kinda intense, so I like it. It does keep me motivated. I used to burn between 100 - 200 calories in my workouts. I easily burned 300 with this lady the first time I did one of her workouts. And, no jumping! It's all "low impact, high intensity" type of workouts.
So on New Years Day, I did one of her shoulder workouts and then a 20-minute full-body workout. A combined total of about 56 minutes. KILLER.
I'm relaxing on counting my macros - let's be real, it's the holidays but I have a generally good idea of what I'm eating in a day. Getting that protein in is still a challenge. I have to REALLY think about it.
I'm still drinking my one shake per day.
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We are close to closing out Week 29 and the only thing I feel like I really need to report on is the fact that now that I'm splitting my workouts and focusing on one body part (or a series of muscles) for the entire workout, I'm really, REALLY feeling it the next day.
In the beginning of course I'd be sore the following couple of days. But, over the course of time and me building up my endurance, it hasn't been TOO bad, unless I went really hard.
With my bench, I'm able to do a lot more variety and have more range of motion. I did some split squats with dumbbells on Saturday morning and HOLY FUCK.
I could not use my legs until this morning (Tuesday, 1/5). My legs were on fire for 2 straight days. Getting up from a sitting position, sitting down on the toilet to pee, anything that required the use of my legs HURT. (but in a good way lol).
I have also started to work on abs. Abs are not something that I enjoy working on. I don't have a strong core so I need to work on it. Abs are starting to appear just based on me losing some weight, but I have never focused on them before.
So now I'm trying to incorporate abs into my weekly rotation.
We started out Week 30 (!!!) strong. I've been mentioning that I'm really trying to challenge myself and build, build, build.
I'm finding it's still hard to get the right calories in. I mean, it's hard to eat as much as I'm "supposed to" in order to gain more muscle.
But, I'm working on it and as long as I'm progressing, right?
This pic is kinda dark, but I'm definitely gaining in the #glutes region. <pic taken Jan. 5)
<pic taken Jan. 7)
Back shots are SO hard to get by yourself.
Post-workout PUMP!
Jan. 16, 2021 - 30 weeks 3 days
We are closing out week 31 strong. I have committed to doing a certain lower body routine on Saturdays.
DUDE.
It's KILLER.
One routine (3 circuits and 3 rounds each circuit) and I burn almost 400 calories.
In 45 minutes.
Absolute insanity.
I cannot keep up with her yet, but I'm improving.
This is one leg day and I fit another one in a few days later. I just cannot do anything after this leg workout!
I'm still hanging in the 109 - 111 range. I'm not counting macros as religiously, but I have a pretty good idea of what I'm eating.
I continue to have at least one protein shake a day to try to get close to 100 - 110 grams of protein a day.
Steps are way down now since I'm not getting outside as much for walks. I'm sorry it's just fucking cold.
But when it's above 35?
I'm desperately looking for 15lb dumbbells.
Bless his heart, but Steve got me a set of 12lbs dumbbells for Christmas, not realizing that I already have a set of 12's.
So, back they went for store credit.
I have yet to find a set of 15's for less than like $70. I do have a 15lb kettlebell, so I've been using that for any unilateral movements and then switching sides. But dumbbells would be super useful.
OH! One new thing that also happened this week.
I'm now doing all my pushups from my TOES.
Infinitely harder.
But I'm doing it. I'm struggling, but I'm doing it.
My personal record is 30.
I've been doing all pushups from my knees from the beginning. Being so new to working out, I was NOT about to hurt myself by going crazy.
I'm pretty pumped that I've been able to do 30 without stopping or letting my form get too bad. I'm definitely shaking afterward - since I'm literally going until I fail.
We'll see how it goes and keep pushing to increase reps!
I'm crushing the leg workouts that I'm scheduling for Saturdays. I definitely feel it the next day, but it's a complete calorie burn and it gets me sweaty.
Like, this sweaty.
Like, so gross, right? But so damn satisfying. Nothing like a good sweat.
WE FINISHED WEEK 31 STRONG, PEOPLE. HOLY FUCK.
I woke up later than usual the last two nights. I'm not sure if my alarm is actually going off? I have to look into that.
Anyway, I woke up late - at 6:30 and I did NOT want to get out of bed. I just didn't. I don't have a lot of these mornings. I said I could do another rest day since I DO work out 6 days a week.
But I just couldn't do it. I knew it wouldn't sit right with me if I skipped a day for literally no reason other than being lazy.
So I peeled myself out of bed and got my butt moving.
I think I was also dreading the fact that I had to do lower body/legs today and ugh.
But, I freaking got through a 30 minutes leg/glutes routine. I burned over 200 calories, so that was awesome.
It's about getting up and just doing it.
I'll never regret getting up and getting the workout in.
Wrapping up week 32 included celebrating two birthdays.
I let myself enjoy this week.
I got apple fritters.
I ate chocolate cake.
I got a coffee from Tim Horton's. (I haven't had a coffee that wasn't made in my home since, like, last June, so that's a pretty big deal!)
I still worked out every day but my one rest day.
And I still crushed leg day on Saturday.
I am consistently between 109 and 111 pounds.
YOU GUYS!
I CRUSHED IT.
I COMPLETED WEEK 32.
I'm not gonna lie.
I woke up yesterday morning and thought to myself.
Shit. I haven't slept in...in forever.
I wake up every day around 6:15 - 6:30 to work out.
And on the days I don't work out in the mornings, I have to get up to get the girls ready for school.
So I said - fuck it. I'm still sore from the previous day's workout and I deserve a rest day.
I knew I didn't have much going on today and that I could really work out well if I gave myself a rest day.
And it was great. I didn't feel guilty at all and I let my muscles take a bit of a break.
Back to TODAY.
MY BIRTHDAY.
I crushed a back workout and I'm FEELING GREAT PEOPLE.
39 is going to be a great year for me.
I'm feeling better than I ever have.
I'm consistently lifting heavier and challenging myself.
I'm adding ankle weights when possible.
I can do 30 pushups from my toes. That is my current personal record.
I'm so proud of myself for finally taking control of my health.
I'm going to head into my 40's stronger than ever.
Sorry for the quality of this shot, but it's very difficult to get a good back pic and I didn't take them with the thought of doing side by side comparisons (I will note that moving forward). But, the pic on the left is from October 28, 2020. The pic on the right is from this morning. Jan. 27. 3 months difference between the two. My waist is tighter and I definitely see more definition in my back. The largest group of muscles other than the legs! My lats are coming in nicely as well. The shoulder pump will never get old.
I'm about the same weight in both pics. I am fluctuating still between 109 - 111. This, to me, is proof of the whole "body recomposition" thing.
The motivation is even stronger now as we head into SPRING. THERE I SAID IT.
LOL.
It's only January.
But February is legit like next week (or the next Monday, whatever).
And February is a short month.
Let's see what the next 4 weeks bring!
Also, just a note - diet has been hit or miss because of holidays and our birthdays. I'm not going to apologize for enjoying an apple fritter or two...or three.
Because I fucking deserve it.
BUT, now it's back on track, lol. Nothing coming up for months, so I can focus.
Let's do this.
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