Shrinking Violets Check-in
Even though I woke up early yesterday morning, it was not an overly productive day. After my Bible study, I did the warm-up and kick and punch combinations from Kick Max followed by the Muscle Max lower body premix, which is short and sweet. Gym Style Legs is a more complete workout, but this one is good too. I went to the club and jogged in the pool, ran a few errands, and took a long nap in the afternoon.
I did the abs from Muscle Max last night and bounced on my rebounder. I also planned my menus for this week and fine tuned my next 3-week rotation that will start after my recovery week. I decided to combine the Hardcore Series with the Intensity Series for variety. I definitely want to plan an effective rotation that delivers results, but I want to enjoy the journey above all else. I am looking forward to doing IMAX2 and Cardio and Weights again. They are not as challenging as the Hardcore Series workouts, but I love the joy I experience with them. For the first 2 weeks, I am planning to stick with the same format that worked so beautifully for me this month. My general game plan for the first 2 weeks includes a 4-day split Monday morning through Thursday morning, cardio Friday morning, and circuit training Saturday morning. I am planning to use Leaner Legs and Pyramid Upper Body for my weight work. I will add abs and stretching at night. The third week will be a little different this time in that I am planning to alternate cardio workouts and circuit training workouts. The fourth week will be a recovery week again.
I enjoyed the second segment of Stretch Max last night. I never imagined that I would find so much joy in moving my body. I am getting fitter and stronger and lighter and more flexible every week. It is so exciting for me to experience the way my body feels during workouts now. I am starting to be able to move in ways I never imagined. It is hard to describe in words, but I feel like a newborn in so many ways.
Today was a planned rest day. I moved my sofa and end table, dusted, vacuumed the sofa, and steam cleaned the carpet behind the sofa. The carpet is dry now, so I need to move the furniture back before I call it a day. I have some fun non-Cathe workouts waiting for me in the morning. My meals and snacks are packed for tomorrow. I am planning to eat organic whole wheat pasta for lunch to fuel my body for my friend’s cardio boot camp class after work. Then I will have a week of TLTs, gentle cardio, and stretching. I am looking forward to enjoying functional fitness and dance cardio workouts for a refreshing change of pace.
Wendy, great job with your race!!!
Blessings,
Heather B.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
