Monday Monday

It's a beautiful Monday morning out! And it was a beautiful weekend as well. Sunny and in the mid 60s. Saturday I got in a 2 and a 1/2 mile jog for about a 1/2 hour. It was a real nice morning jog. No side stitches, not a bunch of people on the trail, and not a ton of wind. The maternity belt is still helping a TON. Sunday I took it easy and went for a walk in the morning for a 1/2 hour with Zim. Still feeling pretty good at 30 weeks now. Off to get my Monday morning chores done.

Thirsty Thursday

I wish! Water for me please. The weather is beautiful around here for the past few days. Sunny and in the 60s. Love it! Here's a quick round up of this week's workouts.

Sunday: A nice 1/2 hour walk around Phoenixville with my buddy Lou with a decaf coffee and a scone afterwards.

Monday: The usual upper body work.

5 minute warm-up

Upright row

In & out curls

Medicine ball tricep press

Knees push-ups

Shoulder fly

Curl/hammers

Dips (20,10)

Push-ups

Shoulder press

In & out hammers

Tricep kickback

Push-ups

Lawnmowers 

Static arm curl

Standing band tricep row

Push-ups

REPEAT

Finish with a mile run

Cool down

Reps: 10, 8. Weights: 15lbs Push-ups on knees: 2, 2.

Tuesday: The usual leg routine.

5 minute warm-up

Lunges

Power knee 

Calf squats

Side kicks

Calf raises (40lb total)

Tip toe lunges

Side lunges

Body squats

Elbow to knee

Step back lunges

Front kicks

Back kicks

Plank

REPEAT

1 round shadow boxing, 1 round heavy bag, 1 minute run in place.

Cool down

Reps: 10, 8 Plank: 30 sec, 20 sec

Playlist: Spazm 151, Sparta

Wednesday: Rest

Thursday: Upper and lower body at the gym

1/4 mile jog warm-up

Lat pull-down (50,50)

Seated shoulder press (40,40)

Calf raises (120,140,160)

REPEAT

Standing tricep pull-down (30,30)

Seated chest press (40,40)

Leg extension machine (80,90)

REPEAT

Upright row (15,15)

Curl/hammer (15,15)

Body squats

Lunges 

REPEAT

10 minutes on the elliptical

Reps: 10,8 

Playlist: Coke Bust, Dirty Kid Discount

I'm feeling pretty good overall. It's hard to tie my shoes, but body squats don't give me much trouble. Never thought I'd be maintaining this routine at week 29 of my pregnancy. I'm super happy about this. Anything past 30 weeks is honestly a treat for me. Let's hope I can keep it up while feeling good and still full of energy!

Jogging For the Weekend

Just got back from my jog. One thing I have to say is that my new Gabrialla maternity belt worked AWESOME! No side stitch, my back felt supported, and I felt altogether just more snug in my belly. I'm very happy with my purchase. Maybe it's a placebo effect, but I felt the extra support on my body. I aimed for 2-2 and 1/4 miles today, and ended up a little shy of 2 and 1/2. I also was planning on walking if I started feeling any sorta ache or pain and didn't have to do that either. My exact numbers were 2.47 miles in 28:30. I averaged around an 11:33 mile too. I'm very happy with that. 

Thursday was the last time I got a workout in. It was a bit rainy so I went to the gym. Here goes:

1/4 mile warm-up jog

Lat pull-down (50,50)

Seated overhead press (40,40)

REPEAT

Leg extension (80,90)

Standing tricep pull-down (30,30)

Seated chest press (30,30)

REPEAT

Calf raises (120,140,160)

Upright row (15,15)

Curl/hammer (15,15)

Body squats

Lunges

REPEAT

Finish with a mile or so on the elliptical

Cool down

Playlist: Cloud Nothings

Back to my weekend!

Another Week

I meant to blog last weekend, but just ran outta time. The weekend was a little wet but we had temperatures in the upper 50s. Pretty nice in the late morning, then it downpoured for the rest of the day, into Sunday. I did get a jog in Saturday morning. I felt good until about a mile and 3/4s in. Side stitch on my right side. I stopped and walked for a couple minutes, then tried to jog again, but the side stitch came back, so I walked the rest of the way back to my Jeep. It's never excruciating, but slightly painful and uncomfortable. After a couple of minutes it subsides. Ugh, it was my welcome to hitting 7 months. I did tell my doctor about it, and as I figured, pretty common. With 25 extra pounds on me and a lower lying baby boy, no wonder my side can get a little sore. I was told to slow down and walk when this happens, so I was doing the right thing. I was also told to make sure I'm hydrated enough as well. I got about 2 and a 1/4 miles in altogether. I think my jogging days are pretty numbered and the elliptical will become main source of cardio.

Sunday, it was pouring all day, so it was off to the gym to ride the elliptical. I did about 35 minutes and about 2 and 1/2 miles. I ran I to an old friend and trainer that worked at a gym I used to go to about 5 years ago, so we got to catch up a bit as we peddled away on the ellipticals. And no side stitches! I did feel a little sore during the rest of the day. My back was slightly sore, my sides a little bit as well. I started to feel, well 7 months pregnant and 35 years old.

Monday, I was feeling back to normal again. I got my normal upper body workout in. Here goes:

5 minute warm-up

Shoulder press

In & out bicep curl

Medicine ball tricep press (9lbs)

Push-ups (on knees)

Seated back flys

Curl/hammers

Dips (20,10)

Push-ups

Lawnmowers

In & out hammers

Tricep kickback

Push-ups

Upright rows

Static arm curls

Standing tricep band press

REPEAT

1 mile jog

Cool down

Weights: 15lbs. Reps: 10,8 Push-ups: 2, 2.

Playlist: American Distress

My jog went well. I started off walking for a few minutes, then started my jog. I jogged quite slow and I felt pretty good. No side stitch. I was at a 12:35 mile. I showered up and met up with Zim and our boss Jon, to pick up the baby furniture. 

Tuesday, was a leg day. I worked out a little earlier cause I had a doctor's appointment at 1pm. Here goes:

5 minute warm-up

Lunges

Body squats

Power knee

Calf raises

Tip toe lunges

Elbow to knee

Side kicks

Calf squats

Side lunges

Step back lunges

Front kicks

Back kicks

Plank

REPEAT

Finish with 1 round shadow boxing, 1 round heavy bag, 1 minute running in place.

Reps: 10, 8 Planks: 30 secs, 20 secs

Playlist: Morning Glory

Doc's went great. I asked about my side stitch concerns and my ever so fun acid reflux issues. They did find I'm slightly anemic. I don't eat red meat, so it makes total sense. I was directed to take iron pills, which I started yesterday. I only gained 3 pounds since last appointment, so that was good. I'm at 25 altogether now, which is good, but a little on the heavier side. She did said my belly grew and I could bet on a big baby. And that there may be a chance that I might go a little sooner than they expected. So little Andre the Giant is doing well! 

Off to get dressed and take my kitty to the vet in about an hour. He has his annual vet appointment. Hope the little guy has a clean bill of health! 

Thursday Part 2

Got a quick workout this afternoon. I was still waiting for my Jeep to be inspected, so I waited for Zim to get home to go to the gym. I got about 35 minutes in. Here goes:

1/4 mile warm-up jog

Seated chest press (35,35)

Lat pull-down (50,50)

REPEAT

Leg extension machine (80,90)

Tricep pull-down (30,30)

Seated overhead shoulder press (40,40)

REPEAT

Calf raises (120,140,160)

Upright row (15,15)

Curl/hammers (15,15)

Body squats

Lunges

REPEAT

Finish w/ 1/2 mile on elliptical or 6 minutes

Cool down 

Reps: 10, 8

Playlist: American Distress

Baseball Right Around the Corner

Almost that time of year again. The crack of the bat, vendor's yelling "popcorn", and that cool summer breeze blowing through as you sip your beer. Yes, baseball starts on Monday. I'm excited. I'm hoping to maybe make it to one Phillies game in April and one more at the end of September. I just love sitting at the ballpark taking in all the atmosphere. Though my hopes for the Phillies making the playoffs are quite close to nil, I still enjoy going to the games. I figure they'll be close to a wild card spot to keep folks paying attention to them into the beginning of August, but ultimately be about 6 games out. I would REALLY hope to be wrong, but this year's team is old and mediocre. We shall see.

I've had a pretty busy week thus far. I had to take my glucose test, visited my Grandma for her 90th birthday, and today getting my car inspected. Zim's been busy with the nursery, and is getting ready to paint this weekend. About a half hour ago, I just received an email saying the baby furniture is ready to get picked up or shipped. So things are busy, but getting done.

Workouts are still getting squeezed in and I'm still feeling energetic. Here goes:

Monday: 

5 minute warm-up

Lawnmowers

In & out bicep

Medicine ball tricep press (9lb)

Push-ups

Back fly

Hammer/curls

Dips (20,10)

Push-ups

Shoulder press

Concentration curls

Tricep kickback

Push-ups

Upright row

Static arm curls

Standing tricep band press

Push-ups

REPEAT

1 mile jog (it was damn COLD)

Cool down 

Weights: 15lbs Reps: 10,8 Push-ups: 2, 1

Playlist: Morning Glory

Tuesday:

5 minute warm-up

Lunges

Body squats

Power knee 

Calf raises (40lb)

Side kicks

Side lunges

Tip toe lunges

Elbow to knee

Step back lunges

Calf squats

Front kicks

Back kicks

Planks

REPEAT

Finish with 1 round shadow boxing, 1 round heavy bag

Planks: 30 sec, 20 sec Reps: 10,8

Playlist: InDK

Spring Time?

Still pretty chilly for spring, and a chance of a little snow come Wednesday. I've been keeping busy between work, getting ready for the baby, and the workouts. Zim and I got to go out for a bit last night for a farewell party for a friend of ours that's moving to Texas for a couple of years. It was fun. We got to see a bunch of people we haven't seen in a while. Good times.

This week is going to be pretty full, but I'm glad I'm getting things done. I have a hospital tour today, glucose test Tuesday, and I'm getting my car inspected Thursday. Zim has pretty much finished clearing out the baby's room and wants to start painting this week or next weekend. I have the baby furniture already ordered, we're just waiting for it to get shipped and delivered. Happy we're getting the main stuff done kinda early.

And yes, the workouts. I'm still getting them in 5 days a week. And I'm happy I still can at 27 weeks. Here's my workout week wrap-up:

Tuesday: I worked out a little earlier, coz I was meeting my mom at Babies R Us. VERY pleased that I got it in. I had no idea that we'd be at the store for almost 3 hours. Ridiculous. Very nice people there, just no one but the manager knowing how to order furniture. At least it's DONE. Until I get shipped the wrong stuff. I wouldn't be surprised. ANYWAYS...legs.

5 minute warm-up

Lunges

Power knee

Side lunges

Tip toe lunges

Body squats

Calf raises (40lb)

Side kicks

Step back lunges

Elbow to knee

Calf squats

Front kicks

Back kicks

Plank

REPEAT 

1 round shadow boxing, 1 round heavy bag.

Cool down 

Reps: 10, 8 Planks: 30 sec, 20 sec.

Thursday: Total body gym day.

1/4 mile jog on the indoor track.

Lat pull-down (50lb, 50)

Seated shoulder press (35,35)

REPEAT

Seated leg flexion (80,90)

Seated chest press (35,35)

Standing tricep pull-down (30,30)

REPEAT

Calf raises (120,140,160)

Upright row (dumbbells 15,15)

Curls/hammers (15,15)

Body squats 

Elbow to knee

REPEAT

1 mile on the elliptical (about 12 minutes)

Cool down 

Reps: 10,8

Saturday: Beautiful day for a run. Upper 50s/low 60s and sunny. There was a bit of wind, but it wasn't too bad. I started running on the trail but got mixed in around the same pace with 3 other runners, and a little girl on a bike. So, I only had patience for about a 1/2 mile then turned around to run on the road part of the trail. Glad I did coz I got to see that they cleared out the grass part of the trail and put a new bridge in. Never really ran back there coz I encountered 2 water snakes. I'm fine with snakes, but ones near the water and out in the woods scare the crap outta me. Zim had a couple ball pythons, so they don't really bother me. They were behind glass though. ANYWAYS...I got about 2 and 1/2 miles in under 27 minutes. I averaged a 10:49 mile. I felt good, no side stitch or anything. My legs felt heavy though. That's the 20 extra pounds I'm carrying around. 

Sunday: Nice chilly walk. My legs are a little sore, so I took it easy and took a walk with Zim around the neighborhood for a little over a 1/2 hour. 

Now I'm off to make some lunch and MAYBE get a quick little nap in before this hospital tour. Happy Sunday!