Friday, February 21, 2014

30 Day Arm Challenge

I am a fool for punishment.  I'm still working on my running, doing one day on the treadmill running, and then on alternate days I just walk on the treadmill or do 20 minutes of massive leg stretches and sit-ups.

Then the other day I stumbled upon the 30 Day Arm Challenge on Pinterest....  


Hmmm.....  that doesn't look too bad, right?   Wrong!  I may have over estimated my ability a wee bit.  I was in for a very rude awakening when I tried to do the 4 pushups on day 1.  I have to admit that I was shocked that I couldn't do 4 straight push ups.   The triceps dips and the mountain climbers weren't a problem, but the push ups kicked my butt.  And that pissed me off big time.  Today was day 3 of the challenge and I'm happy to say that I'm already on-track and did 5 push ups today.   Yeah me!! 

I was also scheduled to run 2 miles today on the treadmill, but that was a fail too.  I'm not supposed to be eating fried food, but that rule flew out the window the minute my nephew walked in the door with 30 freshly caught bluegill from ice fishing.  Thanks Kyle!  Anyway, one dinner later of home fried potatoes, baked beans and fried fish and my plans for a 2 mile run were sunk.  I made it to 1.8 miles and honestly felt like I was going to pass out or throw up.  So I slowed it to a walk and called it a  night.  Disappointing yes, but still happy I got up off the couch and did something.

I'm going to continue to incorporate the 30 day arm challenge into my work outs for the next month and see if it works.  At the very least I will be able to do some push ups again.

18 comments:

  1. Have I mentioned that you are amazing? I sit on the couch and cheer you on. :-/

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    1. Awww, thanks Gail. I have to do something here in the middle of all this snow. It's the only exercise I've been getting since December.

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  2. I couldn't do push ups even when I was younger and stronger! lol But I remember doing LOTS of sit ups trying to have a flat tummy. Now I'm just happy to be able to walk or ride my bike. I do all of my exercise for fun now. But you're doing great and it sure gives you a good feeling of accomplishment. The fish sound so yummy....fresh fish...awwww! Enjoy your day my friend!

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    1. Thanks Diane - I wish I were down in that 76 degree sunshine walking with you!

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    1. Thanks John - not as much fun as the hiking you get to do tho.

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  4. You ARE and amazing lady Kim!! Hubby and I have been off our diet since before Christmas and are suffering now....we plan on starting our diet Monday when we get home!! You are way ahead of the game and doing a great job!! See how quickly you adapt!! Treating yourself once in a while makes it all worth it....right?? Tomorrow you will be back on schedule and you had a treat to boot!!! Go You!!!!

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    1. LOL - Thanks Cheri. I am amazed at how quickly the body can adapt when I stick with it. Good luck starting up again on Monday.

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  5. You're killing me, Kim! ;) I'm just blown away at how active and healthy you are. I guess I'm just too old! ;) Thanks for popping in to see me and I'm with you, I love the Mama Cass version of that song the best. She had such a pretty voice and left us too soon.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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    1. I'm on a mission to get healthy! Thanks for coming by. xo

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  6. Good for you, girl! You should be proud of yourself, Kim. You don't give up...you get up...and go.
    I'm such a sloth. I used to teach high impact aerobics, and trained with my husband....look at me now....blah.
    Of course...lifting the manhole covers kind of blew out my knees, and I'm paying for it all now. All those squats didn't help either.
    Aaahhh...the joys of an old body builder, and aerobics instructor.
    A bit of advice....NEVER stop!!!!!
    xo

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    1. Thank for the advice Deb. I've never done an aerobics class. I bet that's quite the work out. Do you miss teaching it?

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  7. I think you did great. 1.8 miles after all that ... that's excellent, and now 5 push-ups. Impressive Kim.

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    1. I'm working on it. Some days its much more of an effort than others. :-)

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  8. Well done. Every step you take or push up you do, is a success.

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  9. Aren't we always out own worst critics?? You are doing great Kim! A day break here and there is good for the mind!
    xo

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    1. Yes it is. I'm learning to be a little easier on myself. xo

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