Saturday workout

Today I did my 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. I like to set it on the varied program that changes height and resistance the whole time. Call me crazy, but I get more out of my workout when I can tell that I'm sweating.

Today I also did another workout from POPSUGAR fitness. It's a HIIT (high intensity interval training) workout. I like doing these every once in a while. They not only work out your whole body, but also get your heart rate up. Doing the same thing all the time can hinder your results, so I throw these in to change it up.

Here is the breakdown of the workout in chart format. There are pictures and descriptions if you go to the link too.

POP SUGAR fitness HIIT workout

Friday Workout

Today I did 10 minutes of cardio followed by 2 ab videos from the girls at Tone It Up! 

This is my current ab situation. 

Keep on keepin on.. 

Friday Workout

Today I began with 15 minutes of cardio. Then I focused on my arms with the dumbbells.
I did shoulder presses, bicep curls, and rowing moves.

Row with dumbbells

I finished up with some regular squats and then sumo squats, while holding the dumbbells in near my chest. Adding the weights gave more core exercise to the squats.
This is a good image of the sumo squat with a weight. Place feet more than shoulder width apart. Remember not to let your knees go beyond your toes, and to act like you're sitting in a chair. The deeper the squat, the more it burns.

Sumo squat with weight

As always, I followed my workout with a protein shake. Today I had whole milk, a scoop of chocolate raw protein powder, a banana, and a large scoop of peanut butter.

Tuesday Workout

Today I started with my typical cardio. I did 20 minutes again- I'm getting there! I did butt kickers, jumping jacks, and danced a little, but mostly I focused on knee highs. Workin' the glutes.

After this I did about 10 minutes of arm work with the dumbbells. I had a 2-song dance party to celebrate my hard work..

And then did this booty workout.

I LOVE this girl, but she is cray. I am going to have to work myself up to doing the whole video. Some of the workouts I stopped after a couple reps.

After my workout today I am going to have my protein shake with a banana and some whole milk, because I'm out of almond milk.

Listen to my workout playlist on 8tracks here.

Tuesday Workout

Good Afternoon! Today I started with 20 minutes of cardio. I did jumping jacks, butt kickers, knee highs, and just generally jumped around to keep my heart rate up. I also included what arm movements I could. The more we move, the more we sweat. Sweating is good for us!

Then I did 20 minutes of different moves with the dumbbells. I did squats and upward shoulder presses at the same time, bicep curls, etc. Just anything to keep me moving.

Then I finished with 20 minutes of:

planks
plank into downward dog (hold each for 5-10 seconds and slowly move to the next)
regular bridges

donkey kicks

single-leg bridges

I am going to finish my workout today with 20 minutes of resting and then a protein shake with some almond milk. Get it girl!

Sunday Workout

Goodmorning! Happy #sundayworkout.

I have started posting pictures to my new fitness instagram account. Check it out at the link above. 

Today I began my workout with 10 minutes of cardio: jumping jacks, knee-highs, butt kickers, and just generally dancing. Then I did another 10 minutes of cardio with 5 lb free weights. So, I was jumping around and also using the free weights to do the following: bicep curls, shoulder presses, and side-lateral raises.  [how to below]

bicep curls

shoulder press

side-lateral raise

Wednesday Workout

Today I did two workouts from my favorites baes over at Tone It Up.

FIRST I did 10 minutes of cardio: jumping jacks, knee highs, and butt kickers. (with a little bit of dancing in between, always)

Then I did the Morning Booty Call HIIT training
To be totally honest, it kicked my butt. Ouch.

And to finish up I did the Toned and Sexy Abs workout
This was much more manageable.

I really like the HIIT interval training.

Just remember "you gotta try every try!" - Chelsea B.

Now I am going to have a banana and almond milk in my protein shake. I love the chocolate flavor.



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Workout Outfit: Make or Break?

Recently I read an article about keeping your motivation to work out.

The tip that I remembered most was, put your workout outfit on before deciding if you want to exercise or not.

I have done it several times now and each time I decide to work out. I'm already dressed, all that's left to do is to get my workout on! I also think it's important to wear clothing that is comfortable and appropriate for the activity you are about to take on. So, I found this awesome site called Fabletics. That link will take you to a page to sign up and get 50% off of your first outfit.

The best part is that you CAN order an outfit for the same price every month. BUT, if you don't see anything you like or don't want to spend the money every month, you can opt to skip the month. It's  win-win. Now order your first work-out outfit and get your motivation on!

Sunday workout

#sundayworkout

Today I started my workout with 10 minutes of cardio: butt kickers, high knees, jumping jacks, and just dancing to the beat.

Then I did this workout for 20 mins. I ended a little early so I just repeated some of my favorites exercises.

I ended strong with a 2 minute plank!

I am going to wait another 20 minutes and then have my protein drink with a banana and a large spoonful of greek yogurt!

ACV Vinegar Update

Today is my 5th consistent day of drinking 1-2 tsp ACV (apple cider vinegar) in an 8 oz glass of water. I drink it when I wake up, after I do my 15 minutes of oil pulling.
I may have mentioned this before, but am I at the point now where I actually smell it and crave it. I am no longer grossed out by the taste or smell. I don't add anything else to it either, just water and ACV. It seems to give me more energy. And, added bonus, it makes my teeth feel super clean!

The oil pulling I am doing as a separate "experiment."
See my BAD tooth :( post to learn more about oil pulling, and how it can actually help you heal your cavities.

This is my original post.