Summer 2011 Begins

Actually, it began almost 3 weeks ago and it is only now that I have been motivated enough to restart the old blog. The first week and a half at home was a lovely "honeymoon period," I cooked for fun and rested a little (this was needed after 6 weeks of bronchitis, which was likely walking pneumonia according to our neighbor, a physician.) Monday of the week back from school Erin and I eased ourselves back into fitness with a light pilates class. This class lasted only 25 min and that includes stretching time. The epitome of light Pilates.
    By the end of week we were going strong and planned classes we would be attending; Pump. Step, Zumba, Pilates and our own runs and sprints. We also scheduled a spin class (twice), but that never happened due to my poor navigation skills from a day trip to the city. We may have taken a few wrong turns and missed an exit... The classes kicked our butts, it had been a while since our muscles had been used so frequently and they cried in a good way.

    Fast forward a few days and we are up to date! This marks week 2 of intense summer bootcamp and Monday started off strong despite our late night festivities from the evening before. 5 alarms and a piece of toast the three of us made it to 8:30 am Zumba and Pilates. I will be honest, I went back to bed for about an hour after I showered and ate that day (I don't function and am not pleasant on 5.5 hours of sleep).

Today!
Is my first official rest day. I forgo ed the morning Pump to sleep (still catching up) with hopes to workout in the evening. This was due to my morning dentist appointment. My last dentist appointment left me numb for 13.5 hours, when he was informed of this today he only said that shouldn't have happened.
No apologies.
None.
Nada.
Zip.
      This did not ease my anxiety about today. I may have felt the urge to vomit once during this measly 60 min appointment, that gives you a brief idea of how the rest of my day went. Taylor Swift was blasted in my car and I did my best to babble along with it on my way home. I really wanted to go for a run, but breathing was difficult enough and I decided against.  I didn't take a walk or go make a class in the evening today, BUT  I did find some awesome pots and pans for my apartment this summer. I will be cooking for myself for 8 weeks and all of the next school year. Hoorah!!
Tomorrow marks the day of Step class and Pilates. I am always more energized to workout in the morning than evening and seeing the regular women their always brightens my day.


Health Trivia
It doesn't matter if you log time in the gym everyday, those who sit for the majority of a day are at higher risk for diabetes, obesity, heart disease, etc.

An added benefit of standing is a leaner waist, one more incentive to stand and stretch during movies and TV shows, and maybe even do a couple jumping jacks.

Standing burns 33%- 50% more calories than sitting. Walk and talk on the phone! Stand and type an e-mail! 
Thanks to- The NY Times

Wise Words From Will Smith

 Running and Reading

This was meant to be posted in January, but it still rings true!
Will Smith is and will be one of my favorite celebrities. Fresh Prince ---> I Am Legend. Always a fan.