Run/Walk: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- 2 minute warm up
- 2 minute run x 1 minute walk. Repeat 8 times.
- 2 minute cool down
I am in the home stretch of the Stutzman Biggest Loser - a family competition to see who can lose the highest percentage of weight. I am currently in first but have some tough competitors on my behind. So I'm really watching what I eat and ramping up some non-impact exercise classes that will include spin and my first pilates class. I've never done pilates before so I'm not sure what to expect.
On this note, I was talking to a friend and telling her how much I plan to work out over the next 8 days - the final weigh in will be July 3. Which prompted a question. No, it's not if I am crazy because I already know that I am. The question was: how much is too much when it comes to cardio?
Speaking of cardio... I was a good girl yesterday and woke up early so I could beat the heat and get my run in. While I was getting ready I munched on a Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin protein bar. I only ate half of it before my run as I just needed a little something to eat since I wasn't going to be gone for more than 30 minutes.
The run felt a little rough as I was having some pain in my knee and hip. But I pushed through it and made it to the end.
I did some stretches when I got back and then packed my lunch and made breakfast so I could leave the compression socks on for a little while longer. Breakfast consisted of blueberries, strawberries, spinach, mint, coconut water and PlantFusion protein powder. I only used a half scoop of the protein powder since I already had part of a protein bar.
This week for lunch I combined broccoli, cauliflower, ground chicken breast, Fountain of Health Roasted Garlic Hummus, and some Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning.
I was still a little hungry after lunch, so I ate the other half of that oatmeal protein bar. And then later I snacked on an apple with some cheese slices.
When I got home, I intended to go to spin class but I ended up taking a little nap and didn't wake up in time. So I got up and made a Fajita-Ranch Chicken salad for dinner. Mmm... so good!
I shouldn't have munched before I went to bed, but my tummy was rumbling so I at some Mango Crunchies that were in the HealthySurprise box. They weren't horrible but they weren't amazing either. They were ok for 20 calories.
After I ate them, I realized that I didn't drink that much water so I was probably thirsty and not hungry. I blame it on my tired brain.
Questions: Have you tried any new eats lately? Was it a good choice or bad?
Is there such a thing as doing too much cardio?
Please leave your comments/thoughts below!
How was your pilates class? I've been doing pilates at home the past couple years. Easy to include in morning routine since I don't need any equipment. They really do help to build your core muscles without killing ya.
ReplyDeleteI haven't done pilates yet.. But was going to try in on Sunday which is a day that I do not have to run or do spin. I'll let you know how it goes! :)
DeleteMy own personal rule is to not run two days in a row. Every other day works for my body best. We're pretty big in our house about letting muscles repair themselves before you work them more.
ReplyDeleteJosh's rule is that any cardio is too much cardio. :)
You're doing a great job!
Haha, Josh cracks me up!
DeleteI usually don't run more than two days in a row but then I also do spin. I think spinning uses different muscles then when you run, so I think I'm ok..?
And thank you, Angi!
Right, spin doesn't have the impact that running does. It's a great alternative...once your butt gets used to it!
DeleteThere is definitely such a thing as doing TOO MUCH cardio... And I am the prime example, except... I am so regimented that I cannot stop LOL!!! I do 101 minutes EVERY SINGLE DAY!! As long as you're not feeling exhausted, depressed, or hurting, then you should be okay!
ReplyDelete101 minutes every day?! Wow! Kudos to you! That more than I can handle or would even want to do on a daily basis right now.. Maybe someday in the future...
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