Sunday Sums

Today I'm going to start a new "tradition" of Sunday Sums.  This is purely for my own edification, but you can, of course, play along at home.  Previously, when I was training for the Green Mountain Half, I did weekly recaps of my training.  I'm not really training for anything right now, so much as trying to get back into a steady rhythm of running, but I'm still interested in the numbers.

So here it is:

9.15 miles
80 minutes doing workout dvds
70 crunches
33 burpees


Nothing stellar. But for "week 1," I think I'm doing pretty darn well.

PLUS!  I had the BEST run this afternoon.  Ok, it wasn't terribly fast and it probably wasn't very pretty, but I felt good.  Happy.  I ran a slow first mile, did fartleks for a mile, then ran a mile straight back home.  Nothing hurt.  It was a little rough, sure, because I'm out of shape and heavier than I should be.  But it was the best run I've had in ages, and I was just really happy to be out there.   Even if it did start doing this weird sleeting thing during the last mile.

It's nice to end the week on a happy note.  And I'm especially happy because now I'm in my jammies (even though it's only 4pm) and there is chili on the stove.  I predict it will be a good evening.

Before I go enjoy that evening, here's a little cute, just for you.

"Calories, Calories!"

If you've ever see Steel Magnolias (how could you NOT?), then you might recognize my post title, and even hear it in the appropriate voice.  If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then just move along, nothing to see here... 

That's what they are, right?

Anyway.  I'm not even sure why I have calories on the brain, except that I probably consumed too many of them today.  I took my daughter to visit her grandmother and great-grandmother, and they offered to treat us to lunch at Panera.  Like I'm going to say no to THAT.    Really, it was a nice four-generational outing.  We don't do that often enough. 

Yesterday, my son had asked me if he could do my kickboxing dvd with me while my husband took my daughter to dance class tonight.  I enthusiastically said yes.   Fast forward 24 hours to my son doing approximately 3 seconds of the warm up, and wandering off to play Legos.  LOL  I don't blame him, really, an exercise DVD with me is not nearly as fun as his real taekwondo class.   I'm just pleased that he showed an interest in something I'm doing, even if it was a total "goldfish" moment.  (Oooh look, a castle! Oooh look, a diver!) 

I did all three sections of the Cardio Kick DVD this time (previously I'd only done the first two sections).  I have to say, I'm not a fan of the third section.  It's the "core" workout, and I just found it a little odd.  She kept talking about pulling my navel into my spine.  And she wanted me to breathe while doing this?!  LOL  I guess I just need practice.  Still, 30 minutes left me sweaty but with enough energy left to do Day 3 of the Burpee Challenge.  7 Burpees! Yay me. =) 

Source

The REALLY good thing about doing my workout just now is that I'm all sweaty and while I will shower, I'm feeling too lazy to put regular clothes back on (I'll just get into jammies), so that means that I will not be heading to Baskin Robbins, even though I discovered today that my favorite all time ice cream is back in stock.   I swear, I squealed out loud AND posted to Facebook today when I found out.  But I'm gonna be a good girl and not go get any today.  I'm  half hoping that if I hold out long enough, it'll be gone again.  (Though, I'll probably cry.  It's been a few years, and I really freaking love this ice cream.)

Oh, World Class Chocolate, how I love you so.  

Oh, jeez, it's a good thing I'm not even hungry right now, or that picture might send me over the edge.  Anyway.......... 

Are there any food items that you have trouble passing up?  If not, please lie because I don't want to know perfect people. LOL 

Quick Fix

I hate to exercise.  I have workout videos, I have a gym membership and personal trainer sessions at said gym.  Due to my aforementioned hatred of exercise, though, all of those go unused.  I've been lying to myself, saying that it's ok, because I run.  But my running's not getting any better.  And the number on my scale is moving upwards instead of down.   So, really, I need to exercise.

My son has been going to Tae Kwon Do classes for the past 5 months or so, and every time I go with him, I think to myself "Wow, these kids are really getting a workout!"  I can't afford my own Tae Kwon Do classes (nor am I willing to publicly humiliate myself by being unable to do things that a 6 year old can do), so I decided to troll the internet for a kickboxing dvd that would whip me into shape.

I had vague memories of some guy named Billy that used to yell at my housemate in college.  You might have heard of him?

But that guys scares me, and I was looking for a more gentler introduction to the world of kickboxing.  I did an amazon search for "easy kickboxing dvd" (or something to that effect) and came up with this: 

It arrived in the mail last week and sat, unopened, on my computer desk, taunting me.  Today, I put on my yoga pants and popped it into the dvd played while my daughter sat on the couch, watching.  

I loved it!  I only did 2 of the 10 minute segments today (upper and lower body - the 3rd is core, I think), but I enjoyed it, and while it wasn't the hardest thing I've ever done, it got me sweaty and feeling like I was actually doing something, so I call that a win.   

I had a little trouble following along with some of the parts of the 2nd segment - I've always had trouble following along to fast-tempo leg movement.  I said "Ugh, I don't know why I can't get this!" and my daughter (who is 4, mind you) said "Maybe it's because it's your first time?"    Love. Her.   

So from now on, on the days that I don't run (and maybe even the days that I do!), I'll be trying to banish my uncoordinatedness (I made that up just now, you're welcome) and working on my uppercut.    Next time, though, I'll wear less clothing.  It's one thing to wear long pants when you're out running in the winter.  But indoors, with the heat on, doing this dvd?  Soo not necessary.  

Have you ever tried kickboxing?