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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Sunday Funday!

First week back from vacation!  Well, I thought I'd jump right back into my old workout routine or it would only become harder.  I was not feeling so hot for a few days from the long plane ride, and a good sweating session really helped get rid of the bloat!  Although I had to eat out quite a few times this week so for a while there I thought my body was never going to go back to normal!  But I feel much better today (even after going to a BBQ yesterday!), lol only took a whole week.  I will be extra good next week.  =P

It's amazing how fast your muscles get used to not working out from a short 10 day break.  I went back to the gym on Tuesday morning, and did my regular lower body workout.  I used slightly less weight than I did before my trip, and I started feeling fatigued after only a couple exercises!  Needless to say, I was SO sore for the next 3 days, that I was walking funny.  My butt, thighs and quads were all killing me.  I couldn't even do my usual stairs for cardio!

Monday 8/25 - Rest day, I was slightly jeg lagged maybe.  Or just really tired.  I slept for 10 hours!

Tuesday 8/26
What I did:  Lower body weights.

What I wore:  Splits59 Tone Racerback in mint with Lululemon free to be bra in very green under.  Lululemon Run For Fun crop in paisley embossed, and Nike Free Bionics in purple.






Wednesday 8/27
What I did:  Shoulder/tri followed by 30 minutes of cardio - I had to do the 15% incline interval on the treadmill instead of the gauntlet since my legs were so sore!







Thursday 8/28
What I did:  It was supposed to be glute/back/bi day.  But my glutes were still in super bad shape so I skipped it and only did the back/bi part.  Then I did 30 minutes on 15% incline treadmill again.  

What I wore:  In honor of the new Seawheeze race last weekend lol, I wore my retro stripe multi cool racerback from last year's Seawheeze.  With Lululemon Ebb & Flow crop in black, and Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 4 shoes in hyper cobalt/bright mango.  I love that these shoes have most of the colors of last year's Seawheeze!







Friday 8/29
What I did:  Lower body day again - I had recovered barely enough for this workout.  I did take it slightly easy too.



Zobha Biker jacket as to and from:



Saturday 8/30 - Rest day

Sunday 8/31
What I did:  My last workout!  Upper body supersets followed by (legs finally recovered!) 30 minutes of gauntlet!





I think that's a pretty successful first week back!  I don't actually mind being sore, since it makes me feel like my workouts are doing something!  Haha!  I hope you all are having a great long weekend!  I plan to do some shopping tomorrow since most stores have Labor Day sales!  Off to get ready for dinner now.  =)




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5 comments:

  1. I am glad that you listened to your body, :D. I also had to adjust my workouts after being away for 10 days. Welcome back! Hope you will score some goodies tomorrow!

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  2. Could you please explain what speeds and for how long at each speed you do the 15% incline treadmill? Thanks!

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    1. I did one minute fast walk and 45 sec moderate walk intervals for 30 minutes. So for the fast pace, I walk at about 4.8 mph, and for slow pace, about 3.5 mph.

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    2. Thanks a lot! I'm gonna try that to spice up my boring cardio life, lol.

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    3. You look great! Is the gauntlet the rotating stair machine? What do you do in it for 30 min? Why is better than the treadmill?

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