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Weekly Workouts

January 19, 2014 by Hillary 6 Comments

Life has been nutty this week. ALL the kinds of busy from working overtime to diving in to my first week of school… and fitting life in between the gaps (a new roommate, gym time, freelance articles, etc.).

Luckily, the boy came to town for the weekend and we enjoyed some much needed R&R: massages, Moscow Mules, a run/bike ride through the park, visit to the farmers’ market, and wholesome, home-cooked meals.

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local lettuce / Granny Smith Apple / dried cherries / pecans / gorgonzola / thick balsamic drizzle

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pan-seared wild salmon with pesto / roasted balsamic Brussels / butternut squash with pepitas and goat cheese

Workouts | Week of January 13

Monday (gym) – 55 min. TM walk + 3 bosu ball sets

Tuesday – Rest Day 

Wednesday (gym) – 30 min. TM run / 15 min. TM walk + 3 dumbbell sets & abs

Thursday (gym) – 20 min. Stair Master + 15 min TM run / 5 min. TM walk + 3 x 10 thrusters @ 25lb. + 3 x 10 deadlift & curl @ 30lb. + hamstring machine (5 sets each leg)

Leg (and booty) day!

Friday (gym) – 15 min. TM walk / 10 min. TM run + 25 burpees + 50 spiderman plank jacks

Mentally and physically exhausted from a long week

Saturday – Rest Day 

Sunday – 5.4 mile run

Today’s early afternoon run was a sunny spectacular. Shorts and tank top in mid-January!? Something is wrong with this picture, but the Vitamin D felt so good. And my knee… well, it handled 5.4 miles with minimal discomfort. 

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What did you do this weekend?

Favorite workout from your week?

Filed Under: Fitness, Running Tagged With: Weekly Workouts

Anxiety & Exercise + This Week’s Workouts

March 25, 2019 by Hillary Leave a Comment

Hi, good morning, happy Monday!

A week or so ago, I shared about my struggles with anxiety and exercise, particularly fitness trackers, on Instagram. And while I’ve mentioned that anxiety plays a part in my life many times on the blog, I’ve never gotten too deep into the specifics. But earlier this month I rewarded myself, so to speak, with a new Apple Watch for working my butt off in February – putting in the work and crushing goals with my Beautycounter business. And it inspired me to open up a bit… because purchasing a fancy smartwatch was more symbolic to me than job well done.

I’ve worn fitness trackers in the past, but they became a trigger for my anxiety, allowing numbers (i.e. heart rate) to cause unwanted spikes of cortisol. A 1 hour high-intensity workout could turn into a 3 hour panic attack. So, I took a much needed break from tracking, focusing on how my body felt without a number to make feel unsafe in my own body. After a long hiatus (roughly two years) of wearing a fitness tracker, I signed up for an Orangetheory Fitness membership last July. I was unsure how I would do (mentally) with a heart-rate based workout that is all about numbers.

Each class was equally as much of a mental workout as it was physical. This was definitely a big step forward for me. And, in all honesty, having my heart rate displayed on a large screen in bright orange and red was triggering for me some days. Some workouts, I chose not to wear the heart rate monitor because I knew my body was more than capable of crushing the workout at hand, it was my mind that was the obstacle.

So, from the outside, my new watch may appear like a materialistic new toy, but to me it signifies my continued effort to trust my body — to be comfortable in this healthy, vibrant body that always has my back.

It’s been a few weeks now, and I’m throughly enjoying the watch. I’ll admit, I’m not using it to its full functionality yet, but I’ve enjoyed the extra motivation to move a bit more via daily goals and connecting with a handful of friends who also wear an Apple Watch. I’m happy to say it hasn’t been triggering thus far, and if it ever does, well I know what to do!

Weekly Workouts | Week of March 18

Monday – 2 mi. walk

Tuesday – OTF + 1.5 mi. walk/run

Wednesday – 2.5 mi. walk

Thursday – OTF

Friday – rest 

Saturday – OTF + 2 mi. walk

Sunday – rest

I had all the intentions to do some sort of movement on Sunday, but my body told me otherwise. I slept in until 10:45am(!), and if that wasn’t a sign enough, my body was sore and felt wiped out (#pms).

This week is officially my last week at Orangetheory, at least for a bit. While the workouts have been incredibly fun and challenging, I’m taking a break to save up some extra money for summer travel (OTF isn’t cheap!).

Walking (with Koba) has been one of my favorite ways to move lately. Something about the combination of low-impact movement, fresh air, and Vitamin D — it’s been meditative and I crave it!

Do you wear an Apple Watch or fitness tracker?

Have you ever experienced exercise-induced anxiety/panic attacks?

Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: Orangetheory Fitness

Switching Up My Fitness Regimen (Again) + This Week’s Workouts

February 10, 2019 by Hillary Leave a Comment

It’s been a while since I’ve shared my weekly workouts (if you’re new here, I used to share them frequently).

Before I moved to Florida (one year ago!), I considered myself a “gym rat.” Making the cross-country move led to a lot of changes, one of them being not joining a gym right away. At the end of July, I bit the bullet and decided to give Orangetheory Fitness a shot. One month in with 15 workouts completed, I wrote my thoughts about it here. I love OTF. I had a lot of fun with it, and it was a change of pace from coming up with my own workouts. But then I got burnt out — mentally (and financially). Boutique fitness gyms are not budget friendly; so, after 6 months of consistent heart-rate based HIIT workouts, I decided to put my membership on hold.

Which brings me back to home workouts — something I am very familiar with. I think it’s going to take me a bit to switch back into the mental game of home workouts + running. I’ve been considering purchasing an at-home based workout program, but can’t make up my mind. There are so many good ones out there — Madeline Moves and the Good Sweat Guide are both catching my eye.

Workouts | Week of February 4

Thoughts overall: I’m glad I got in six days of intentional movement, but I consider several of my workouts “light.” Wednesday, I had killer headache and only managed a sluggish 2 mile jog, but Thursday’s strength workout felt great and left me so very sore. This week’s workouts were a good reminder that workouts don’t need to be long to be effective!

Monday, February 4

Sculpted Superset Workout

+ 100 high knees, 10lb. overhead

(3x)

5 “shoulder rainbows”, 10lb.

5 push-ups

2 mi. dog walk

Tuesday, February 5

shoulder workout

2 mi. dog walk

Wednesday, February 6

2 mi. jog

Thursday, February 7

home workout:

(3x)

5 walkout push-ups

10 goblet squats, 25lb.

15 kettlebell swings, 25lb.

(3x)

5 single arm dumbbell snatch each arm, 25lb.

5 burpees

(3x)

10 deadlift, 75lb.

5 single leg deadlift each leg, 25lb.

10 glute bridges, 25lb.

(3x)

10 reverse lunge + shoulder press, 25lb.

10 reverse lunge + squat, 25lb.

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50 walking lunges, 50lb.

50 cruches, 15lb. plate overhead

15 deadlifts, 135lb.

Friday, February 8

rest day

Saturday, February 9

Madeline Moves full body workout

2 mi. jog

Sunday, February 10

Dorm Room Dumbbell Workout

 

I often share snippets of my workouts in my Instagram stories, so feel free to follow along for ideas!

Let’s chat!

Have you ever tried an at-home based workout program?

What are you loving about your current fitness regimen? Or are you itching for change?

Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: At-Home Workouts, Weekly Workouts

Workouts & The Weekend

April 13, 2015 by Hillary 6 Comments

I am sorer than sore… and it feels painfully good. My workouts the past month have been somewhat lackluster – lots of walking and rest days (though both deserving of their time and place) – which sort of explains why I haven’t shared a Weekly Workouts post in 4 weeks.

This past week, however, I got a surge of motivation (I think it’s the new gym!). I had 7 solid consecutive workouts – 4 gym workouts + 3 outdoor runs. It felt SO good.

Today is another story though – my body is completely fatigued. My inner thighs scream with each step and squat I take, and my core feels like it’s squeezed inside a corset.

And now for the weekend… things that made me happier than happy:

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Saturday FM with P

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This beautiful + huge $5 bouquet from the FM

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Strawberries that taste like candy – so sweet!

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Almond milk Chico Chai latte (not a mocha as it deceptively appears)

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Banana oatmeal with FM strawberries + leftover dessert dukkah (in my new bowls!)

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P ♥

Workouts | Week of April 6

Monday – 50 minute treadmill (30 min. walk/20 min. run, alternate every 10 min.)

(3x)

  • 5 manmakers @ 12lb.
  • 10 sumo squat + high pull @ 25lb.
  • 10 single-db lunges @ 25lb. each leg

(3x)

  • 10 chest press @ 40lb.
  • 10 glute bridges @ 20lb.

50 twisting stability ball tucks

50 jumping jacks

Tuesday – 5.5 mile park run @ 8:15 pace

Wednesday –

15 minute interval treadmill run [5 x 1 minute each @ 7.0/7.5/8.0 mph] + 5 minute walk + 15 minute Stair Master

(3x)

  • 10 bosu squats @ 20lb.
  • 10 single arm snatches @ 20lb.
  • 5 bosu burpees

(3x)

  • 20 russian twists (this version) @ 15lb.
  • 10 stability ball tucks

50 hanging leg raises + random push-ups

Thursday – park run (~3-4 miles)

Friday – 50 minute Strong Pump class + 10 minute Stair Master + 10+ minute neighborhood run

Saturday – 5.75 mile trail run/walk

Sunday – 2 hours at the gym with P + 30 minute park walk

P graciously “trained” me at my new gym, showing me new equipment to use like cables.

The workout included 45lb. barbell cleans, 40lb. bulgarian split squats, ab exercises using the cables, squats galore, and more!

backsquats: 10 reps @ 45lb./10 @ 55lb./10 @ 65lb./10 @ 75lb./10 @ 85lb./2 x 5 @ 95lb.

Happy things from your weekend?

Filed Under: Fitness, Life, Running

Sweaty September Workouts

September 14, 2014 by Hillary 2 Comments

Catching up from the weekend?

  • Friday: Q & A with the lovely London
  • Saturday: Blake Shelton Concert 
  • Sunday: Creamy Coconut Figgy Green Smoothie

This week’s workouts weren’t too shabby… one rest day more than I’d prefer, but no need to fret about it.

One thing I am fretting about is summer’s departure.

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I am a somewhat bummed that I “lost” my first week of September workouts* due to the technical glitches and blog restore, but I suppose it’s not worth having my panties in a bunch. For all other Weekly Workouts from this year, check out my 2014 Workout Diary.

*4 workouts // 3 rest days

Workouts | Week of September 8

Monday – 3.1 mile run + 4 x 150 jump ropes + 4 x 5 sets of stairs + 5-Minute Workout: Tone Your Butt & Thighs (3x @ 15lb.)

Tuesday – Rest

Wednesday – 20-Minute Tabata Kettlebell Workout (@ 25lb.) + 5 x 12 spinal roll-ups + (2x) 100 rope / 10 jump lunges / 10 jump squats / 10 push-ups + Beach Yoga with Karena

Thursday – 20 min. run + 30 sets of stairs + (10x) 10 KB swings @ 25lb. / 8 push-ups / 6 burpees

Friday – Rest (Concert!)

Saturday – 4.6 mile park run with Kendra

Sunday – 3.4 mile run + 60 step-ups + 30 jump squats + Sculpted Summer Arms Workout + 3 x 1 min. plank

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Busy week ahead with an adjusted (early morning) work schedule + Health Consultations + IIN school work and conference calls. Looking forward to a couple of “pampering” appointments and a weekend with P…

Have a great week!

Filed Under: Fitness, Running Tagged With: Weekly Workouts

Last Week’s {Stubborn} Workouts

May 25, 2014 by Hillary 3 Comments

Howdy, friends!

I hope you are enjoying your long holiday weekend. I’m trying to make the most of mine, but unfortunately this cough I’ve had for 2 1/2 weeks has not subsided; I have an appointment with the doc early Tuesday morning — suspecting it is bronchitis. With that said, hopefully it’s understandable why my Weekly Workout posts have been on the slimmer side the past couple of weeks.

I’ve done my best to keep up with my healthy lifestyle, but sometimes a 30 minute walk or sleeping in until 9:00am all weekend is the healthier choice.

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Workouts | Week of May 19

Monday –

  • 20 min. run before the storm (literally rain, thunder and lightning… and it will be 100F by week’s end)
  • Bikini Shape-Up Circuit via FitSugar (subbed the dumbbell swings with heavier kettlebell swings)
  • my own chipper:

50 step-ups
40 KB swings @ 25#
30 mountain climbers
20 push-ups
10 running flights of stairs

Tuesday – 20 min. AMRAP (moves from CrossFit Circuit Workout) + 20 min. Total Body Tabata Workout 

AMRAP

20 swings – 25# kettlebell
10 elevators (alternating) – 10# dumbbells
10 Turkish get-ups (alternating) – 10# dumbbell
10 power deck squats – 10# dumbbell
5 inchworm/mountain climbers
5 handstand push-up

>> 3 rounds + 20 swings

Wednesday – 35-40 min. run (88F)

Thursday – 30 min. walk, boo0

Friday – 400 Reps 4 Time Workout (slight variation)

Saturday – NADA, booo

Sunday – 20 min. walk (95F) + Dumbbell Superset Workout + 100 KB swings @ 25# + 5 min. plank 

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Eats | Week of May 26

the best pasta salad you will ever have in your entire life via The Fitnessista – I’ve been craving cold pasta salad on these hot days; it turned out great!

garlic & white bean hummus via Tone It Up

easy tofu vegetable stir-fry

strawberry avocado salads

paleo zucchini muffins – I’ve made this bread these muffins a gazillion times; they’re a staple in my freezer.

cold cereal

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What’s on deck for eats this week?

What fun are you having this holiday weekend?

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Kauai | Vacation Workouts

March 24, 2014 by Hillary 10 Comments

Alooo-ha!

I’d like to say it feels good to be home, but in all honestly, I wish I was still in Paradise, a.k.a. the lush garden island of Kauai.

I have a gazillion photos from my trip to download onto Miss Mac, about a half dozen more loads of laundry to wash and fold, an entire week of school to catch up on, and my first IIN test to study for!… but, since I enjoy sharing my Weekly Workouts with y’all every Sunday, I want to document my vacation workouts (plus the week prior) before things get way backed up.

I didn’t plan to have access to a gym while I was away, so I collected a few of my favorite no-equipment travel workouts to pack in my suitcase; it turned out I was able to use the gym at the condo my cousins were staying at just up the road – score!

Overall, I’d say I managed to make it a fairly fit vacation (albeit the daily Lappert’s ice cream). I ran a lot… pain-free! Well, “a lot” by my injured knee standards.

 >> 3 gym workouts + 2 short runs, in addition to all of the active exploring

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Workouts | Week of March 10

Monday – 25 min. run + 100 burpees / 100 KB swings @ 25# / 100 squats @ 25#

Tuesday – 2.6 mile run + 60 burpees (no push-up) + Booty Burner Tabata Dumbbell Workout

Wednesday – 45 min. cycle

Thursday – Rest Day

Friday – Dorm Room Dumbbell Workout (quick, early AM workout before work + travel)

Saturday – Rest Day

Sunday (Kauai) –

4 rounds of:

  • 0.75 mi. treadmill run
  • 100 jump ropes
  • 10 thrusters @ 30lb.
  • 10 burpees (no push-up)
  • 20 walking lunges @ 30lb.

Vacation Workouts | Week of March 17

Monday – Rest Day + exploring/walking

Tuesday –

3 rounds of:

  • 1 mile treadmill run
  • 12 push-ups
  • 12 burpees (no push-up)
  • 12 lunges @ 30lb.
  • 12 deadlifts @ 30lb.
  • 12 sumo squats @ 15lb.

+ 12 min. run to/from gym

Adventure: 2.5 mile hike + 5 mile kayak

Wednesday –

  • 0.75 mile treadmill run
  • 2 x 4 squats / 8 jump squats @ 6lb. (2 rounds)
  • 2 x 12 wood choppers @ 12lb. – each side
  • 2 x 12 v-ups @ 12lb.
  • 0.75 mile treadmill run
  • 2 x 12 atomic push-ups
  • 2 x 12 med ball burpees @ 6lb.
  • 2 x 4 lunges / 8 jump lunges @ 6lb. (2 rounds)
  • 0.75 mile treadmill
  • 2 x 6 deadlift high pull @ 30lb.
  • 2 x 6 squat curl press @ 30lb.
  • 2 x 6 side lunges @ 30lb. – each side

Thursday – Rest Day

Friday – 30/35 minute run + LOTS of walking

Saturday – 20/25 minute run

Sunday – Rest Day

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<< view from Friday’s run >>

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<< view from Saturday’s run >>

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Did you all enjoy the five fabulous guest posts last week!?

Filed Under: Fitness, Running, Travel Tagged With: Weekly Workouts

5 No Equipment Travel Workouts

March 12, 2014 by Hillary 9 Comments

Happy Workout Wednesday! I shared a new, quick (and heavy) workout with you all on Sunday, so today we’re talking travel/vacation workouts… a.k.a. no-equipment workouts that you can do anywhere.

We’ve rented a house to stay at in Kauai – rather than a condo or resort – so I won’t have access to a gym. I’m sure I will miss lifting heavy things for a week, but I plan to have a fairly active vacation — hike, swim, repeat.

I’m looking forward to some sandy runs on the beach, but I will most likely want to squeeze in some strength training before hitting the waves. These five workouts are short and do not require any equipment or very much space.

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1 // Love Your Bod WOD

a CrossFit inspired workout — 4 moves, 5 rounds

2 // The Anywhere Workout via Women’s Health

8 moves, 1 minute each — repeat the circuit 3x for a heart-pumping workout

3 // 5-Minute Fat-Blasting Workout via Women’s Health

repeat this set of 5 moves 3-4x for a complete workout

4 // 10-Minute Vinyasa Flow Workout via FitSugar

relax, unwind, and enjoy your vacation with this energizing yoga routine

5 // 20-Minute Tabata Travel Workout

5 moves, 4 minutes each and you are done — cardio + strength

I couldn’t forget these four…

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1 // Burpee Challenge

2 // No-Excuses Workout

3 // Total Fat Burning 0-60 Workout

4 // 1,000 Reps Home Workout

MORE Travel Friendly Workout Inspiration >>

  • 10 Workouts You Can Do On Vacation via Pumps & Iron
  • CrossFit Travel WODs via Carrots ‘N’ Cake
  • My Fitspiration Pinterest board

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What’s your travel/vacation workout strategy?

Please share your favorite bodyweight workouts!

Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: 1000 Reps Home Workout, 5 No Equipment Travel Workouts, Bodyweight Travel Workouts, Burpee Challenge, CrossFit Travel WODs, No-Excuses Workout, Vacation Workouts

No Equipment Travel Workout

May 29, 2018 by Hillary 2 Comments

Hi! I hope you had a fun and relaxing Memorial Day Weekend. Our weekend was rather low-key as we anticipated #StormAlberto, which hasn’t been more than heavy rain for us. I’ll tell ya, Florida weather is something else. I have yet to see why it’s deemed The Sunshine State when there is constant rain and thunderstorms in the forecast. Take me back to that dry California summer heat, please.

Weather aside, I have a new workout for you today! Somewhere between chatting about the importance of rest days and sharing a glute workout, I mentioned posting my weekly workouts here on the blog again — for personal accountability, and to offer workout inspiration and ideas to you. The past couple of weeks have consisted mostly of quick at-home workouts. Between traveling and the increase in humidity, gym workouts and long runs have been more difficult to come by.

I came up with this quick workout while I was in California. We had some time in the afternoon before the wedding, so I did this basic bodyweight workout in my friend’s yard. It probably took all of 20 minutes, but it got the blood pumping. Sometimes, a short workout is better than none! 

No Equipment Travel Workout #travelworkout #fittravel

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Weekly Workouts //

Monday, 5/14: 2 mi. run + glute superset workout

Tuesday, 5/15: 2 mi. walk/jog + home workout

15-1 reps with 25lb. kettlebell:

  • swings
  • deadlifts
  • squats

finisher:

  • (3x) 5 push-up, squat, bicep curl with 10lb. dumbbells
  • 30 mountain climbers

Wednesday, 5/16: backyard workout

(5x)

  • 30 high knees
  • 10 sumo squat high pull with 25lb. KB

(3x)

  • 30 jumping jacks
  • 20 walking lunges with 30lb.
  • 10 deadlifts with 30lb.

(3x)

  • 5 push-up + bicep curl, 30lb.
  • 10 curtsy lunges, 30lb.
  • 10 jump squats

(3x)

  • 20 swings, 40lb. KB
  • 5 burpee + tuck jump

Thursday, 5/17: rest/travel day

Friday, 5/18: no equipment travel workout

Saturday, 5/19: active rest: trail walk ~15K steps total

Sunday 5/20: rest/travel day


Monday, 5/21: rest: tried to workout at home, wasn’t feeling feeling it

Tuesday, 5/22: 2 mi. jog + home workout

(3x)

  • 10 squats, 25lb.
  • 10 single arm snatches, 25lb.

(3x)

  • 10 deadlifts, 30lb.
  • 10 single-leg deadlifts, 25lb.
  • 20 calf raises, 30lb.

(3x)

  • 5 man makers, 10lb. dumbbells
  • 10 single arm squat + high pull, 15lb.

Wednesday, 5/23: short dog walk + gym workout

Thursday, 5/24: home workout

(5x)

  • 20 swings, 25lb.
  • 15 lunges, 30lb.
  • 10 thrusters, 30lb.
  • 5 burpees

Friday, 5/25: 1.5 mile jog

Saturday, 5/26: gym workout

Sunday, 5/27: 1 mi. run (cut short due to storm)

 

If you’re looking for more at-home or travel-friendly workouts, check out my Workouts page.

  • 20-Minute Tabata Travel Workout
  • 5 No Equipment Travel Workouts

Have a great week!

xo Hill

 

Do you aim to stay active while traveling?

What are your go-to ways to workout/move while traveling?

Filed Under: Fitness, Travel Tagged With: At-Home Workouts, Bodyweight Travel Workouts, No Equipment Travel Workout, Weekly Workouts

Glute Superset Workout

May 14, 2018 by Hillary Leave a Comment

Before the weekend, I talked about the importance of rest days and how they’re crucial for both our mind and body. Now it’s Monday, I’m sharing a NEW workout. Balance. After last week’s ample downtime, I am feeling restored and ready to move my body. I’m considering sharing my Weekly Workouts with y’all again each week. How does that sound? Accountability for me, and perhaps exercise ideas/inspiration for you.

Koba and I got out for a short 2 mile run in the rain this morning, and then I followed it up with a glute-focused superset workout in my living room. → What’s a superset? ←

This workout can be done at home or in the gym. You will need 1-2 sets of light to medium dumbbells and a medium to heavy kettlebell. I listed the weights that I used, but don’t hesitate to modify the weight to suit your fitness needs.

Glute Superset Workout | #moveyourbody #gluteworkout

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Disclaimer: I am not a fitness professional. Complete the workouts with your own discretion, and consult your physician if you have a health concern.

Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: At-Home Workout, Dumbbell Glute Workout, Glute Superset Workout, Glute Workout

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“Anxiety is a symptom, not a diagnosis.” - Dr. “Anxiety is a symptom, not a diagnosis.” - Dr. George Papanicolaou

It’s no secret that I suffer from chronic anxiety and panic attacks. Or at least I don’t intend it to be. Because while there can be a lot of shame and embarrassment around both of these, I know I’m not alone in my experiences. While I’ve leaned toward the more anxious side most of life, my bothersome anxiety has steadily increased since my mid-twenties - some periods being worse than others. 

It’s not a complete surprise that my mental health has taken a dip during my first full gloomy Seattle winter — in the height of a pandemic. 

Here are some ways I have been nurturing my body & mind as I work with a team of practitioners to work on understanding the **root causes** of my panic, and to live with more ease. 

» no coffee (not even decaf)

» meditating regularly - I’m using @insighttimer 

» gentle movement

» weekly therapy sessions

» attempting cold showers (this is hard for me!): if you’re interested, you can research how this impacts the nervous system

» working with a naturopathic doctor to focus on gut + hormone health

» trying a new Rx - a decision that took years of consideration

» lastly, opening myself up to vulnerable conversations/sharing my story and my experiences in efforts to reduce any shame and connect with others 

I am not my anxiety. 

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This rare blue sky day in February is having me da This rare blue sky day in February is having me day dreaming about long, light-filled summer days... they’ll be here soon. 

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Leavenworth, WA • Where To Eat🍴 I was expect Leavenworth, WA • Where To Eat🍴

I was expecting all things beer, brats and pretzels in Leavenworth (not really my jam) 🍺🥨🧀, and while there’s plenty of it, I was delighted to find plenty of delicious eats for my “foodie” taste. 

We went to all of these 3 places more than once during our quick stay - highly recommend! 

☕️ @argonautespressobar: Located at one end of Front Street, this adorable coffee bar has delicious espresso drinks, breakfast items, and the best view! 

🥐 @tumwaterbakery: Incredible pastries, avocado toast on artisanal bread that’s a feast for your eyes... and I’m eager to go back and try their wood-fired pizza! 

🍜 @yodelinbroth: Literally some of the best food I’ve had (ever!), and that’s saying a lot. I had the Yodelin soup with housemade wild PNW halibut bone coconut curry broth, udon noodles, heaps of veggies and wild salmon - it was nourishing to my core as we ate it outside in 30 degree weather. I even bought some of the broth to recreate this meal at home, yum! 

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winter wonderland getaway ✔️ We had snow much winter wonderland getaway ✔️

We had snow much fun exploring the picturesque Bavarian town of Leavenworth, WA for a much-needed mid-week getaway to the mountains. 🏔

We stayed in a cozy little cabin @logecamps right on the Wenatchee River (one day I’ll be back to stay at the stunning @phleavenworth), played in Enchantment Park, took a drive to Lake Wenatchee, and discovered some of the best food downtown (I’m saving my food recs for another post).

Nestled between the snow-capped Cascade Mountains with the river running through town, it’s quite magical in the middle of winter. ❄️ I’m already dreaming of heading back for some summer adventures!
I’m sure Koba is wondering why we ever lived in I’m sure Koba is wondering why we ever lived in Florida for two years.

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