Workin' on my fitness

So remember how I said that we were going to turn our den into a workout room? Well after much deliberation we changed our minds. ha! The truth is..we both love the gym. I have just decided to make a commitment to go at least 3x/week. It shouldn't be too tough during the Summer months because it is WAY tooooo hot to drag Em out in the stroller to run.

I have been pretty pleased with my workouts lately. I have been kicking my own butt and I am already seeing results. I am lucky (I guess some might not think this is lucky but I do!) that I build muscle REALLY fast. Like insanely fast. So I see lots of muscle definition which is nice and it keeps me motivated. I have started adding in some protein shakes again and really working on eating clean. Some changes I have made lately....
1) No creamer in my coffee. Waaaaaaa! I use almond milk. This is one of the hardest changes for me to make for some reason. But whatever. I'll get used to it.
2) I am kinda veggie right now. I guess I am more of a pescatarian as I don't have a problem eating fish. All other meat sources make me barfy. I am not sure why but whatever...I'm going with it.
3) I am forcing water. FORCING IT. I have been really bad about water.
4) Making my own salad dressing!
5) HITT workouts. The last two times I worked out I almost threw up. I also can't sit on the toilet or really get out of bed unless I log roll. All of these things equal an A+ on my workout grading scale.

It has definitely taken me a while to get back into the swing of things. I still don't feel like I can dedicate as much time to working out and cooking clean meals as I could before but I can do my best!


Here is a workout that I have put together and have been doing this past week. I use anywhere from 5-10lb dumbbells but you don't have to use any weight and still get a good workout. Do each move for 60 seconds. Don't take a break between exercises if possible. After you are done with one circuit take a 1-2 minute break and do the circuit again (and again! For a total of 3x). You are welcome. :)

Jump squats
dumbbell t- pushups
jumping jacks with toe touch
deadlift hammer curls
plie pulse jump squats with weight - This video shows regular pulse jump squats. To do plie squats spread your legs out a little more than hip width and turn your feet outward (like a plie).
superman reverse flyes
burpee plank rows