Posted: January 27th, 2010 | Author: Bonnie | Filed under: Strength Training | No Comments »
Week 1 Day 1:
5 mile trail run / walk (Indian course)
Week 1 Day 2:
Pilates: 30 minutes
Week 1 Day 3:
rest
Week 1 Day 4:
Workout time: 6:35am
Length of Work out: 20 minutes
(From Body Scuplting Bible for Women)
Each group is a set with a 90 sec. rest between each exercise
Squats: 2 sets / 12 reps x 15 lbs
Lunges: 2 sets / 12 reps x 10 lbs
Ballet Squats: 2 sets / 12 reps x 15 lbs
Stiff-legged deadlifts: 2sets / 12 reps x 15 lbs
Upright Rows: 2 sets / 12 reps x 15 lbs
Tricep Kickback: 2 sets / 12 reps x 12.5 lbs
Nothing quite matches the feeling of accomplishment I get from waking up early and exercising before I start my day.
I need to remember that next time I don’t feel like getting out of bed.
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Posted: January 11th, 2010 | Author: Bonnie | Filed under: Diet, Strength Training, Uncategorized | No Comments »
As a way to kick start my health and fitness in the New Year, I’ve chosen to go 100% raw for the next 30 days. Over the past 2 years I’ve gone on and off a strictly raw food diet. I notice increased energy, better sleep, clearer skin and weight loss while on raw foods. I’ve never gone adhered to a 100% raw foods diet for any length of time.
The first 2 days were relatively easy, since it was the weekend and I was home. I expect today to be a little more challenging since I’m at work.
Yesterday’s Food
Large Fruit Salad for Two: 2 grapefruits, 1 banana, 1 orange, 1 cup pineapple, 1 cup cantaloupe, 1 tbsp agave necter, 2 tsp lecithin granules
Cabbage & Spinach salad with thai dressing
Raw Treats
Strawberry Sorbet
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Posted: January 8th, 2010 | Author: Bonnie | Filed under: Raw, Recipes | No Comments »
These are my go to sweet treats! Super, quick and easy to make.
2 cups walnuts (not soaked)
2 cups raisins
1 cup shredded coconut
2 tsps vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cardamom (optional)
Put walnuts and raisins in a food processor and process until the mixture starts to form into a ball, and has a fairly uniform texture. There will end up being a good bit of oil from the walnuts. Form into small balls (about 1 tbsp) and roll in the coconut. Makes about 30 balls. Keep refrigerated.
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Posted: January 8th, 2010 | Author: Bonnie | Filed under: Motivation, Running, Strength Training | No Comments »
What inspires me? What can I do today that will leave me touched, moved, or inspired?
These are questions I’ve asked myself everyday this week. Am I living a life that I find inspiring? To answer honestly – no. I’m not. And that’s ridiculous. There’s no reason why I shouldn’t be. BEING a person that exercises inspires me, and seeing other people do it is inspiring to me. NOT doing those things does more to me than just not take me closer to fitness – it creates a mindset that I CAN’T do those things. And then it stops feeling like a choice.
So what did I do this week? I ran on Sunday. A nice long run too. And Wednesday I walked on the treadmill and weight lifted. And tonight I will run and lift. And tomorrow I will run and lift. So at least I can create a strong finish for the week. A strong finish that leaves me feeling inspired, and one step closer to my fitness goals.
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