HHSG Day 16 & 17
Put on something nice and TAKE THE FREAKING STAIRS for crying out loud!
... OR park at the far end of the parking lot and walk farther.
Ride your bike to work (It's fine if you look a mess when you get there! You'll be a healthy mess!)
Play with your kids on the park instead of sitting and watching
run laps around the soccer field while your child is at practice
Do walking lunges whenever you go into another room
Sign up for a fitness class
invite friends to join you in a running group
Do sit-ups, push-ups, or run on your treadmill in front of the tv
Something that really helps me is to wear my workout clothes and shoes all day. There are RIDICULOUSLY CUTE fitness clothes on the market today, some even cute enough to wear to work! so, no excuses! Be ready at any time to MOVE!
This adorable blue work out outfit plus gym bag is all from Old Navy! Find these unique blue striped pants for $39.94, blue sports bar for $14.00, matching rackerback go dry blue tank for $19.94, and duffel bag for $22.94. This outfit is extremely flattering on all shapes and is comfortable!!
This sassy and fun work out outfit is from Target. Find this pink champion tank with built in bra for $26.99, black premium sports bra for $22.99, C9 by Champion reversible premium pants for $39.99, and this sassy zebra tote for $16.99.
I have these pants!!! LOVE THEM! This yellow workout outfit from Forever 21 will definitely wake you up! Find these yellow overlap capris for $17.80, tank for $12.80, yellow nylon Boston bag for $24.80, and matching yellow socks for $4.50.
I also own these orange band pants! They SUCK YOUR TUMMY IN! Find this fun orange, multi-colored outfit at Old Navy. Black hat for $9.94, Control max capris for $29.94, multi-colored compression top for $26.94, and black sports bra for $14.50.
What I'm trying to get at is, we spend so much time sitting, AND WE LOOK FOR EVERY EXCUSE TO DO SO! Why not look for ways to move?!?! Even if you don't feel like you have the energy, start moving! In no time, you will have that energy and you'll WANT TO MOVE!!!
Now, back to the stairs
Dr. Oz says this: “if there are less than three flights of stairs to get to your destination, take them. Walking a flight of stairs is one of the best exercises you can do. It builds muscle mass, since you’re fighting gravity, and it burns calories.”
It sounds petty/stupid, but it’s lazy using the elevator/escalator. Using the stairs improves circulation + reduces fat + helps you live longer.
Every little bit helps, This week: I joined in on my sons Tennis lesson. (the coach was very sweet and let me practice with the 9-year-olds) THEY KICKED MY BUTT!!!!
I stopped in the middle of work and ran up and down my stairs 4 times... and then I did it again! :)
And this weekend, I signed up for a 5k with my son!
Make health and fitness a lifestyle. not something you just suffer through for a few weeks then go back to old habits. LETS ALL GET MOVING!!!!!!
Workouts this week
Day 16:
Crazy ab workout in the A.M.
Lifted lower body and did some intense cardio intervals in the P.M.
Day 17: (Halloween!!!!!)
Upper body in the A.M.
Ran from house to house trick-or-treating! No, seriously! WE RAN from house to house! :)
***** I've lost 2 LB's since I started the challenge!!!!! FEELING STRONGER! With WAY more energy!!!!
Now, back to the stairs
Dr. Oz says this: “if there are less than three flights of stairs to get to your destination, take them. Walking a flight of stairs is one of the best exercises you can do. It builds muscle mass, since you’re fighting gravity, and it burns calories.”
It sounds petty/stupid, but it’s lazy using the elevator/escalator. Using the stairs improves circulation + reduces fat + helps you live longer.
Every little bit helps, This week: I joined in on my sons Tennis lesson. (the coach was very sweet and let me practice with the 9-year-olds) THEY KICKED MY BUTT!!!!
I stopped in the middle of work and ran up and down my stairs 4 times... and then I did it again! :)
And this weekend, I signed up for a 5k with my son!
Make health and fitness a lifestyle. not something you just suffer through for a few weeks then go back to old habits. LETS ALL GET MOVING!!!!!!
Workouts this week
Day 16:
Crazy ab workout in the A.M.
Lifted lower body and did some intense cardio intervals in the P.M.
Day 17: (Halloween!!!!!)
Upper body in the A.M.
Ran from house to house trick-or-treating! No, seriously! WE RAN from house to house! :)
***** I've lost 2 LB's since I started the challenge!!!!! FEELING STRONGER! With WAY more energy!!!!
Any tips for some cute and sassy sweatshirts or light jackets for layering in the eburg wind?
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