This week I haven't eaten my healthiest. Granted, it was my birthday on Tuesday and I drank more than my fair share of beer at a Spurs game. My workouts haven't been so structured either. That however doesn't mean I haven't pushed hard.
I found a simple body weight workout on Pinterest this morning and it caught my eye. I mean simple as in, oh yes, push-ups, crunches, plank... those exercises are familiar.
It took me TWO HOURS to complete. After completing one set of all these exercises I looked at the clock, thinking you know, I would have had a great workout just doing this... but can I do it? Challenge accepted.
I have never sweat so much in my life but I actually had the energy to do it. (I had about 700 calories before this afternoon workout, with about 60-70% of them from protein.) For my 15 minutes of cardio I ran 1.5 miles on the treadmill each time. After completing two sets of everything, I finished with 20 minutes on the stair step machine.
I have never sweat so much in my life but I actually had the energy to do it. (I had about 700 calories before this afternoon workout, with about 60-70% of them from protein.) For my 15 minutes of cardio I ran 1.5 miles on the treadmill each time. After completing two sets of everything, I finished with 20 minutes on the stair step machine.
I am beat but feel so accomplished right now. I wouldn't recommend this kind of workout on a regular basis though. You'd end up hurting yourself in the long run. But every once in awhile? Go for it!
I'm going out tonight for my last birthday celebration which will include vegetarian mexican food and margaritas. I will feel no guilt about it now!
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