Day 3: Kettlebell Workout

I had a false start to the day (Tuesday, 29 January) and missed the 5 a.m. wake-up for the short workout. I was tempted to skip it entirely after a long day at work but managed to get it together and fit it in after work and between the kids’ bathtime and dinner.

20190130_081100 — Day 3 Fitness App Screenshot

I’ve been a bit stumped when it comes to using my kettlebells…the regular kettlebell swings get a bit repetitive. A great YouTube video gave me some new ideas, and the 10-minute work-out was fun, challenging and taught me some great new moves to try out in the future.

Wins: The Nutritech Diet Meal order arrived. I’m going to try my hand at replacing 1 or 2 meals with a shake and see how things go.

Losses: Got hangry and had a minor tantrum about sports bras, and how difficult they are to take on and off.

Day 2: Hit the Ground Groaning

The 5 a.m. wake up on a Monday was brutal. I’m not ashamed to admit that I hit the snooze button a few times, but I eventually overcame the inertia and got out of bed. The dogs were somewhat puzzled being let out that early.

I made it through the set short work out and 15 minutes of weights with some effort and much sweat. The co-ordination required to do the knee hop lunges was lacking, which made those surprisingly tricky.

Boxing after work was definitely the highlight of a long day. It really is a fun way to unwind and let go the day’s stresses. I learnt an awesome new combo, which was quite intricate but very satisfying to complete.

Wins: Waking up at 5 a.m. A good food day…healthy breakfast (2 boiled eggs and a plain yoghurt), with a yum chicken soup for dinner.

Losses: Waking up at 5 a.m.

Day 1: The Superman?

20190128_101951 — Day 1 Fitness App Screen Shot

Day 1 (Sunday, 27 January) was definitely a mixed bag. I completed my first workout on the 30 Day Fitness App, and was pleasantly surprised. It was a very doable medium intensity of 5 minutes followed by a 15-minute freestyle of weights (kettlebell swings, shadow boxing with 1kg weights, bicep curls, planks e.t.c.). I am going for repetition and intensity, 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off at the moment. At this stage, I just want to get into good habits at the start of every day and increase the difficulty slowly over time. Baby steps.

The fitness App taught me the new delight ‘The Superman‘. After the first alarming twang in my not-so-flexible back, I found myself getting into it. I can’t imagine I looked very graceful though. Nadia was looking slightly amused at all the moaning and groaning. It also might have been Sooty climbing all over me that caused the hilarity.

20181126_133612 — A picture of Sooty… because cute

Hit my water target which was great (why is it so hard to drink all that water?), but the food choices could have been better. I love baking, and the weekends are the best time for it so I made so homemade biscuits with huevos rancheros for breakfast. Dinner was slightly better, grilled chicken breast, and sweet potato mash.

Wins: Got off the couch and completed Day 1 of the Fitness App.

Losses: Tasty home-made biscuits…going to have to work on finding healthy baking alternatives that I’ll enjoy.