Weekly Workout: July 26 – August 1

I didn’t get my workouts posted last week because I was too busy to get on the computer in the evenings.  I still did some workouts, but not as many because I had 2 appointments. I think I only did yoga, a 100 workout, and elliptical.  This week was a little better, but I’m starting to notice a decrease in what I’m able to do and how hard I can push.  It’s hard to adapt because I always want to do more, but I don’t have a choice so it’s fine.  I’m definitely starting to get some lower back pain.

Friday, July 26

• Noon – Nothing:  We left early for a doctor’s appointment.  She said I can keep doing everything I’m doing, but lay off lifting more than 5 or so lbs. because it draws blood flow away from the baby.  I did paint the downstairs baseboards on Thurs/Fri, so I wasn’t lazy at least.

Saturday, July 27

• Nothing:  I was on me feet most of the day, organizing and decluttering, but didn’t do any workouts.  I tried to walk Boof, but she wasn’t having it.  She was so excited to go, but turned around after 1/2 a block.  Fine by me…

Sunday, July 28

• Nothing:  I kept busy and we both took Boof around the neighborhood in the evening, but nothing major.

Monday, July 29

• Noon – 35 min Elliptical:  After I did the elliptical, I intended to do a quick free-weight shoulder workout, but after doing 1 set of 2 exercises (I super-set), I felt like I was going to pass out.  Not literally, but I was suddenly exhausted and couldn’t even continue with the 7.5 lbs.  I walked slowly back to the office and once I ate something, I felt better.  I think I didn’t have enough protein for breakfast and/or my blood sugar had dropped.  We also walked around the fair for a few hours that night.  I got my poor man’s caramel apple!  I didn’t eat it all though.  It’s basically a baked apple, topped with ice cream, caramel, fudge, and toppings (mine was crushed Reece Pieces).
  

Tuesday, July 30

• Noon – Noon Yoga at Capitol Club:  I kept up in class but was struggling with all the vinyasas.  I just skipped some of the pushups and went into downward dog instead.  The teacher again told me after class how well I’m doing – especially since my belly has really popped recently.  She teaches at a studio near me and told me about some restoration workshops they have each month that would be great for me, but sadly I can’t make the August ones because they fall on days of two of my showers.

Wednesday, July 31

• Noon – 100 Workout:  I did my usual 100 leg workout: 100 squats, 90 second wall sit (split in two), 80 calf raises, 70 second plank, 60 lunges, 50 single-leg leg deadlifts (25 each leg), 40 plie squats with kettlebell, 30 side squat walk with heavy band around thighs, each direction (don’t know what to call those), 20 bridge lifts, 10 pushups.  For the squats I used the trx bands so I could lean back but was still supported.  This worked great because it gave me belly room and I could go deeper into the squat.  I really struggled with the 10 pushups at the end.  I’m not sure if it’s because I was worn out, or if they are just harder with all the extra belly weight.  I also was squatting to weed that night, so my quads were definitely sore.

Thursday, August 1

• Noon – Cardio:  I did 17ish minutes on the treadmill before my belly ligaments started to hurt, so I switched to the elliptical for another 25 minutes.