Friday, January 31, 2014

Do-Over

Don't you ever wish you could have a do-over in life.  Don't get me wrong, I love my life.  I have a husband that supports me about 75% of the time, two wonderfully entertaining children, and a great job.  There are always somethings you wish you could do-over.  

In the past couple of years, I had a series of health related concerns forced me to think of my life style.  Not that I really abused my body but as I approach the age of 34, I know it will just be an uphill battle to be healthy.  

I have always been overweight but I am starting to feel it in my joints, back, and in my overall energy level.  Even my complexion is showing signs how I have not been taking care of myself.  

 I decided to start this blog as a diary to motivate me to get healthier.  I want to be able to run with my kids without running out of breathe or my knees start hurting.  It would be great to hold my son without a sore back the next day.  

I normally do 30 mins on my stationary bike but i know I have to do more.  With the help of one of my friends, we are doing a series of 30 day challenges.

Starting Weight: 174
Exercises:
Morning
15 mins on the bike on a level 3

25 Lunges (Lunge challenge)

50 Squats (Squat challenge)

Evening
 (Ab Challenge)
20 Sit ups
8 Crunches
8 Leg Raises
15 Second Plank

 (Arm Challenge)
6 Tricep dips
4 push up
8 mountain climbers

 (Butt Challenge) 
20 Squats
5 Bridges
10 Lunges

20 second Plank (Plank Challenge)