Meals and Goals for the Week: October 1st
I never got around to posting last week’s meals and goals, but I ended up going light on the exercise, so I probably wouldn’t have met the goals anyway. Monday I did my Keep It Simple workout A, Tuesday I did a Lindsay Brin 10-min cardio workout and Saturday I finally did my first post-baby run! I logged 2 hard-earned miles (at an admittedly slow pace), which I know is nothing to brag about. But as a novice runner, the farthest distance I’ve ever run (before baby #2) was no more than 2.5 miles, so I’m thrilled that I’m not back at square one after not running...
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: Running
Hmmm…can it still be considered wordless if there are words in the image? Either way, I’m loving it.
Read MoreTechnology and Exercise
Well, RunKeeper ruined another workout for me today, thanks to its inability to track location even on a tree-free sidewalk under a cloudless sky. I did my best to keep going and just estimate my distance, but I’m pretty sure I crapped out just under 2 miles. In the interest of reaching my 3-mile goal by December 1st, I think it’s time to look for a new run-tracking app. It’s crazy how reliant I am on technology to keep me entertained and motivated during exercise, even though no amount of music or apps can actually can do any of the hard work for me (now there’s a...
Read MoreWorkout of the Day: Running and Weights
This morning I did a (very) modified version of NROLFW stage 4 workout A. I didn’t have a full hour or more to devote to lifting, plus I just wasn’t in the mood, but I knew I needed to get back to the weights – it’s been almost a month! So here’s what I did: Sumo squat: 1 set of 10 reps at 50 lbs. Step-up: 1 set of 8 at 70 lbs. Static lunge: 2 sets of 8 at 50 lbs. Incline push-up: 2 sets of 8 Dumbbell one-point row: 2 sets of 8 at 50 lbs. I wasn’t really planning to run today, but we had the most beautiful weather I’ve seen since early spring....
Read MoreMe and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Workout
Ok, the title might be a bit of an exaggeration (as an aside, surely you know what that title is a reference to, right?). Frustration. Image by music2work2 But today’s workout was a classic example of frustrating yet minor incident completely ruining my workout. I’ve been battling a sinus infection all week, so I haven’t pushed myself to exercise. But today I really felt like getting up and moving, and I was totally in the mood for a good run. I turned on my iPod, started my trusty RunKeeper app and got moving. Then, about halfway through the run I checked RunKeeper to see...
Read MoreAbout Miami Housewife
Welcome, I'm Kristen! I'm a 20-something mother of two working to make exercise and healthy eating a simpler and more enjoyable part of life. I love lifting, running, being outdoors and enjoying food in all it's healthy and not-so-healthy forms. I believe that happiness is as essential to 'healthy living' as exercise and vegetables - that's why I never turn down dessert! Connect With Me!
