Yesterday wasn't the ideal for health & fitness, but as far as accidental cheat days go- it really wasn't that bad!
I was really looking forward to trying a new class at the gym. I wanted to do something early in the morning to go ahead & get it out of the way. The Gold's about 10 minutes away was having a step class. I thought PERFECT! This will totally be in my comfort zone.
I was really looking forward to trying a new class at the gym. I wanted to do something early in the morning to go ahead & get it out of the way. The Gold's about 10 minutes away was having a step class. I thought PERFECT! This will totally be in my comfort zone.
Look how stoked she is! This cartoon bitch is clearly on some illegal uppers & I want in
oh, boy I was wrong. First of all, I arrived a little later than I meant to & everyone was already set up while I got to put together my first step unit ever. So, everyone watched as I very awkwardly tried to line up my blocks & the board part of the step unit- failing loudly the first few times.
Ok, so the class gets started. The class instructor was a young woman named Liz & she was effing adorable. She had on grey leopard print shorts & her energy was awesome, however... I just couldn't get into it.
Dude, I almost left the class about 20 minutes in. My feet had obviously gotten in some sort of argument that morning & they were just NOT working together. I was totally planning my exit strategy when I noticed a very, very pregnant woman across the room who was just killing it & I said to myself "Get your damn head in the game, Hearne".
That little talk still didn't make me any more coordinated, but I stuck with it.(at one point just jogging in place & lifting my arms when everyone else did.. just to keep my heart rate up)
I remembered that last time I went to a Zumba class first thing in the morning- before I really got any coffee or breakfast or wake up time- I was also kind of disheartened when I couldn't get the steps, so maybe I shouldn't do anything that requires a great deal of rythm & mindful coordination until the afternoon.
So, my verdict is: I'm not opposed to trying step again, but it might just not be for me. But, according to My Fitness Pal, an hour of step is over 300 calories burnt & oooooooooo-eeeeeeeeeeeee, I believe it! And today (sing this next part like the Alicia Keys song) "My calves are on fiiiiiiiiiiiire!"
My calves are crazy sore.
After the class- with that morning's weigh in bathing suit pic still in my head- I decided to do a little ab work out that I had pinned:
Ok, so the class gets started. The class instructor was a young woman named Liz & she was effing adorable. She had on grey leopard print shorts & her energy was awesome, however... I just couldn't get into it.
Dude, I almost left the class about 20 minutes in. My feet had obviously gotten in some sort of argument that morning & they were just NOT working together. I was totally planning my exit strategy when I noticed a very, very pregnant woman across the room who was just killing it & I said to myself "Get your damn head in the game, Hearne".
That little talk still didn't make me any more coordinated, but I stuck with it.(at one point just jogging in place & lifting my arms when everyone else did.. just to keep my heart rate up)
I remembered that last time I went to a Zumba class first thing in the morning- before I really got any coffee or breakfast or wake up time- I was also kind of disheartened when I couldn't get the steps, so maybe I shouldn't do anything that requires a great deal of rythm & mindful coordination until the afternoon.
So, my verdict is: I'm not opposed to trying step again, but it might just not be for me. But, according to My Fitness Pal, an hour of step is over 300 calories burnt & oooooooooo-eeeeeeeeeeeee, I believe it! And today (sing this next part like the Alicia Keys song) "My calves are on fiiiiiiiiiiiire!"
My calves are crazy sore.
After the class- with that morning's weigh in bathing suit pic still in my head- I decided to do a little ab work out that I had pinned:
I did this sequence, also adding in some scissor kicks & a minute long hover plank. That took me about 12 minutes. I think I might ad this sequence onto any arm or leg day work outs I do for the next couple of weeks.
So, after the work out I headed home to make some breakfast & spend a little time with my boys (Dog & Boyfriend). Then it was off for a day of shopping! My sister is getting married & letting her bridesmaids pick their own dresses. While in theory this is very nice of her--- this is kind of hard.
I have been all over the place & just can't seem to find anything. I drove over to the Brodie area hoping to find something at one of the discount stores over there (TJ Maxx, Ross, Plato's Closet & Also there's a David's Bridal right there too)
My best friend, Mindy over here (define delusional) has it right.(Shirt reads "Shopping is my cardio) Ya know, shopping can be exhausting. After two hours I was spent! & I still hadn't found anything!
My sister's qualifications for a dress:
So, I'm sure you're like "That sounds easy. Quit your bitchin'." & I say to you "LIES!" Finally I just said
"Fuck it. I'm wearing fancy date dress".
My sister's qualifications for a dress:
- vintage-y
- in the rose pink family for color
- tea-length at the longest
So, I'm sure you're like "That sounds easy. Quit your bitchin'." & I say to you "LIES!" Finally I just said
"Fuck it. I'm wearing fancy date dress".
When I was in college I worked at a resale shop & this pink, vintage dress just wasn't selling & my manager asked if I wanted it. I call it the fancy date dress because the only time I've worn it was on a fancy date with Steve (see above). It meets all criteria! Pink, actually vintage & OMG free.
Done. I am just so done!
Steve & I had been planning to go downtown for an early happy hour all week & I had planned ahead. Something that I'm sure I'll discuss at lengths one day is my drunk tooth. I get the munchies like no ones business when I drink, but I find that if I get all full-uped before it helps considerably. So, I had planned a healthy carby dinner for myself.
Weeeeeeelllllll, that didn't work out. By the time I got home from shopping it was already 4! I had to walk the dog & then get ready to go out!
Man, I love Austin during Happy Hour. There are just some great deals. We went to this really cool bar called Fire House Lounge. It's connected to the town's hostel & is. faaaancy, y'all! It's got a really awesome atmosphere & just some really creative drinks on special during the happy hour. I got a cocktail that was just bourbon, honey & lemon which is pretty low cal & so very delicious. Strong. It was strong & after two of those the munchies had set in something pretty serious.
Done. I am just so done!
Steve & I had been planning to go downtown for an early happy hour all week & I had planned ahead. Something that I'm sure I'll discuss at lengths one day is my drunk tooth. I get the munchies like no ones business when I drink, but I find that if I get all full-uped before it helps considerably. So, I had planned a healthy carby dinner for myself.
Weeeeeeelllllll, that didn't work out. By the time I got home from shopping it was already 4! I had to walk the dog & then get ready to go out!
Man, I love Austin during Happy Hour. There are just some great deals. We went to this really cool bar called Fire House Lounge. It's connected to the town's hostel & is. faaaancy, y'all! It's got a really awesome atmosphere & just some really creative drinks on special during the happy hour. I got a cocktail that was just bourbon, honey & lemon which is pretty low cal & so very delicious. Strong. It was strong & after two of those the munchies had set in something pretty serious.
...more or less
If you don't know about Austin's food trailers, you need to get right with Jesus. There are so many possibilities downtown. I managed to keep it under control with just a veggie burger & then at home had a HUGE bowl of fruit yogurt. At the end of the day my calories came in about 1700-- oops! So, yesterday was my accidental cheat day. Which is fine. You can't just not let your hair down from time to time.
You just can't not.
You just can't not.
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