Readers’ Workouts – 8/11

So, here are my steps for the week. I hit my goal for the week overall even if the end of my week went way downhill. Here's my current plan. I haven't signed up for the race yet, but I'm still planning on it. CT stands for cross-training, SS stands for stretching or strength-training. My week: Tuesday - 3 mile walk. We went to a local lake to go fishing, so I took a walk first. Wednesday - 50 crunches, 10 (girly) push-ups. 30 mins of weights at home with my husband Thursday - 50 crunches, 10 (girly) push-ups. 3.11 mile run. Friday - 45 mins on the bike Monday - 50 crunches, 10 (girly) push-ups I'm down 11 lbs from 5/19. I usually listen to a book while I'm running or walking. This week I'm listening to Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway. How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog. Thanks!...
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Readers’ Workouts – 8/4

So, here are my steps for the week. I hit my goal for the week overall if not each day. Here's my current plan. I haven't signed up for the race yet, but I'm still planning on it. CT stands for cross-training, SS stands for stretching or strength-training. My week: Tuesday - 65 minutes on the recumbent bike (13 miles) Wednesday - Short walk with the dog, 30 mins of yoga Thursday - 4 miles on the treadmill (3¼ running, ½ walking warm-up, ¼ walking cool-down) Friday - 60 minutes on the recumbent bike (11+ miles) I'm down 11 lbs from 5/19. I usually listen to a book while I'm running or walking. The week I finished The Fold by Peter Clines. I also admit I spent more time on the bike than the elliptical because it was easer to read Once Upon a Scandal by Julie LeMense that way. How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog. Thanks!...
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Reader’s Workouts – 7/28

So, here are my steps for the week. I hit my goal for the week overall if not each day. I'm giving up on any kind of plan for now. I'm just too busy to stick with it. Mid-July, it should settle down a bit. My goal is to get in at least 8,000 steps a day, 50 crunches and 10 (girly) push-ups. The rest'll just be icing. My week: Tuesday - 45 mins of yardwork Wednesday - 20 min walk with the dog, 50 crunches, 10 push-ups Friday - Does walking around an amusement park count as exercise? :) Sunday - 40 minutes of yard work Monday - 50 crunches, 10 push-ups, 20 mins yard work, short walk with the dog I'm down 10.8 lbs from 5/19. I need to up my exercise and watch what I eat. I think I want to do the Montour Half-Marathon September 15. I haven't signed up yet, but that gives me about 6 weeks to get ready. I really need a goal...
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Readers’ Workouts – 7/21/15

So, here are my steps for the week. Not my best week, but it's finally sunny and warm and I'm loving it. I would have made Sunday's goal, but I was afraid to wear my fitbit in the pool. Thursday and Friday were double-header softball games for my husband, which means I spent the evenings mostly sitting and watching and then eating ice cream afterward. I'm giving up on any kind of plan for now. I'm just too busy to stick with it. Mid-July, it should settle down a bit. My goal is to get in at least 8,000 steps a day, 50 crunches and 10 (girly) push-ups. The rest'll just be icing. My week: Tuesday - 50 crunches, 10 push-ups Wednesday - ½ mile walk with the dog Friday - 50 crunches, 15 push-ups, 10 lunges Sunday - 30 minutes swimming, 50 crunches, 10 push-ups Monday - 1½ hours of yard work, 50 crunches, 15 push-ups , 10 lunges, and 10 knee drops I'm down 11.2 lbs from...
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Readers’ Workouts – 7/14/15

So, here are my steps for the week. We went out of town for the weekend and I didn't get as much walking in as I would have liked.   I'm giving up on any kind of plan for now. I'm just too busy to stick with it. Mid-July, it should settle down a bit. My goal is to get in at least 8,000 steps a day, 50 crunches and 10 (girly) push-ups. The rest'll just be icing. My week (at least the best I remember.): Tuesday - 50 crunches, 10 push-ups Wednesday - 50 crunches, 10 push-ups Thursday - ½ mile walk with the dog Saturday - went fishing Sunday - went fishing Monday - 50 crunches, 10 push-ups I'm down 10 lbs from 5/19. I usually listen to a book while I'm running or walking. The week I'm still listening Natchez Burning by Greg Iles. How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog. Thanks!...
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Readers’ Workouts- 7/7

So, here are my steps for the week. I actually hit my goal everyday. And I earned my Italy badge. I know the badges are a bit silly, but they're fun too.   I'm giving up on any kind of plan for now. I'm just too busy to stick with it. Mid-July, it should settle down a bit. My goal is to get in at least 8,000 steps a day, 50 crunches and 10 (girly) push-ups. The rest'll just be icing. My week (at least the best I remember. I forgot to keep track this week.): Tuesday - 1 mile walk with the dog, 50 crunches, 10 push-ups Wednesday - 50 crunches, 10 push-ups Thursday - 30 minute run at the park, 50 crunches, 10 push-ups Saturday - 1 mile walk with the dog Sunday - 50 crunches, 10 push-ups Monday - 50 crunches, 10 push-ups I'm down 9.2 lbs from 5/19. The end of our Whole30 and the holiday weekend did not help my weight loss goals. I think I'm heading back...
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