Hey everyone. I ended up calling in sick today because I was too exhausted from the trip to go in and I have paperwork that still needs to be done that I could not find the time to do over the weekend. The swim meet was exciting and fun. DS had a blast. He didn't do so well the first day, but I think he just needed to wrap his head around the meet. Yesterday, he really acted like a competitor and went all out in his events. I am so proud my little guy. When all was said and done, we got home around 7. Like I said, I was exhausted. I felt like I needed to sleep for at least 2 days. I feel a little guilty about calling in, but I never use a sick day. I used one this year, and that was for parent/teacher conferences at my son's school. . .
Anyway. . . I started Hammer and Chisel today. The first workout is called Chisel Balance and it is with Autumn. It was a tough workout even though we weren't really lifting heavy. I used 12 #'s as Autumn did in the video. The one move I couldn't do because my step is just still too low, even with six risers on each side, is the 1-Let squat sit, which is Cathe's sit and stand from STS. I did this move with the modifier. the other tough move was the up-downs. You start with both hands on the bench in a plank position, then you put one arm to the ground, then the other, then one hand back on the bench, then the other. This is similar to the plank moves in abs 1 in RWH, only the bench does make the move harder. I felt it in my abs and shoulders the most during this move. Another hard and challenging move that made 15 reps feel like 50 was the last move. You do a balance row with one leg back, then come up and go into a pistol squat, which is a one-legged squat with one leg lifted in front of you. Overall, it was a great workout. My legs, abs and arms are fried. Looking forward to tomorrow's workout with Sagi.
Belinda- that rotation looks great. I hear you with the food. We overbuy and the food goes to waste. Last night, I bought food for my meal plan and cooked my lunch and dinner for the next three days. Even though I was exhausted, I knew if I didn't do it, I wouldn't follow the plan and I know by getting started the right way, I am more likely to follow through.
Deb- the weekend was great. We even hit the Palisades Mall after the first day of the meet. I cannot believe how huge that place is! They have a lot of fun things to do there too, 7D experiences, virtual video games, and the ferris wheel. Very cool.
Okay, I have to catch up on my paperwork. BB tomorrow.
Kristin