Week 2!
crimsongrey
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If week one was successful, terrific! If it wasn't quite as planned, today is a great day to recommit! We can do this!
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Looking at my schedule and the weather for the week, here is my plan: Mon- workout and ride, Tues-workout and ride, Wed- off (taking boys to the farrier which is an all day event), Thurs-workout (no ride-too cold), Fri- workout and ride, Sat-ride, Sun-workout (too cold to ride). So, that's 5 workouts and 4 rides. Of course, this all depends on the weather. Hopefully, it won't get too cold and I can get that 5th ride in...although, my horse hopes otherwise
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I love it and it's true!! Lately when I've been struggling during a workout I will picture myself at the pool next summer. Our community has two awesome pools and my neighborhood has beautiful mommas/women and a lot of them are very fitness focused.
My week schedule is: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday doing the circuit workouts I've been doing at the gym in our office. I workout with a coworker. The gym at work is actually really nice IMO. On Tuesday this week I'll go ride after that.
I'm also committing to walking my dog each day. I either go before work or come home on lunch. The mornings have been a bit too cold and sprinkling. Like today it's a weird wet fog which is unlike Colorado1 -
I'm going to repeat last week's goal of 3 yoga sessions and add on whatever I can...walking and extra yoga sessions. I usually get a lot of exercise on my job too with lots of walking and lifting during my 12 hour shift. I will recommit to healthy eating. I've been focusing on a Mediterranean diet.0
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This week I am aiming for 3 runs and 5 rides on one horse minimum....... it will all depend on the weather and everyone elses work schedules if I get to ride the little horse. I will be incorporating the Bowflex M5 Max trainer I won through our work fitness program! Here's hoping my first stint of 14 min won't knock me out for the rest of the week!
thanks again @crimsongrey for your support and motivation!!2 -
ok ladies, I've already run into an issue with this week's plan
I feel like crap...chills, achy, headache, lethargic, etc. There is no way I can workout today and I ended up not riding. I am determined to be true to my commitments for the week so I will fit in a ride after the farrier on Wednesday and a workout on Saturday. What I need from all of you is to call me out on it on Tuesday night and Saturday morning! I'll be leaving my house at 5 am on Wednesday so if y'all want to remind me on Tuesday night that I have goals and commitments, I'd really appreciate it! 0 -
Day 2 of week 2: Slept most of the day yesterday and well through the night. Feeling a little better this morning so I'm off to the barn to get my ride in. Hopefully, with some tylenol I will get a light workout in later today. Have a productive and healthy day
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So sorry you aren't feeling well. I hope it's short lived0
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Yes, hope you are feeling better soon.0
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Thanks guys, I am feeling better. Had a great ride this morning! I am beyond thrilled with how well my horse is going right now. A few months ago I was dreading the thought of having to sell him because we just couldn't click. Now there is definitely hope...knock on wood!0
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my poor pony doesn't know what is going on! ha ha I started him back in to figure 8s and circles and intense pony trotting strides and cantering. xD he is in pony boot camp with me! He is use to our basic W/T/C, leg yeilds and practicing stopping at X and listening to the leg and doing his corners. 1
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@crimsongrey It's a great feeling when things start to come together!1
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The bad news, I didn't feel well enough to get a workout in yesterday. The good news, today I feel much better and find myself really sad that I missed a workout. I never would have cared that much before, but now that I'm seeing results, I might be addicted Have a great day everyone!
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This week I would love to be able to ride once. It has been 9 days since I have been on my horse. It is hard for me to both ride and go to the gym. So tonight will be a no gym night and hopefully I will be able to hop on my mare for a few minutes before dark.
I would like to get 5 days of gym time in. Have gotten 2 done so far.3 -
I'm getting yoga in nearly everyday now that I have set goals. Strange how that works. I'm adding meditation with a goal of doing it daily too. Found a great free app called Breathe. It's a good way to create some space for self. Can't wait for winter to be over and get back to riding. The horses were having a fun time romping in the snow this morning.2
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@snookb276 I think seeing horses frolicking and romping in the snow is so amazing! Such a beautiful sight full of power and grace...1
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@showjumper It was very awesome! My mare is 17 and pretty chill most of the time but she was the instigator today. Lol1
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@snookb276 good for you on your goals. You're going to be so balanced and centered in the spring when you get to ride more often 1
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The farrier took way too long yesterday (I drive about 2 hours each way to go there) and the weather is not cooperating so I'm off to the gym for an early morning workout. Have a great day!1
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Back on track today with the workouts, but dang it's cold! I won't ride if it's colder than 20F in the indoor. Hopefully I can ride tomorrow. How's everyone doing on their goals for the week? A lot of us will have busy schedules this weekend, the last weekend before Christmas. Do you have plans to stay on track with your fitness, food and rides? I plan to make sure I spend one hour each day doing some type of workout to counteract the stress of Christmas shopping....I haven't started yet
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at what point do my clothes notice?! My stupid dressage coat is still too tight and it's been almost 2 full weeks. lol3 -
Yay! Finally got a ride in and he was great again
Also made it to the gym before the freezing rain started. Hopefully, I won't be stuck at home all weekend. Ugh, winter. 0 -
Got 4 trips to the gym done this week. Even went last night after my granddaughter's Christmas pageant. It was late, but I stayed an hour. Cardio and core. Went home and straight to bed. Tomorrow hubby and I will be going to the gym in the morning so that makes 5. Managed to get on my mare once this week.1
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wow, @luckypony71 great job! Impressive 0
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@crimsongrey Still working on some Christmas shopping too. I did one day of power shopping last week. Lol. Gift cards are a0
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Week 2 kicked my butt and not in a good, I worked out a lot way
Work was super crazy, it was freezing on my barn night so I only did a light hack and no other workouts. I also ate like crap.
Next week WILL be better.0 -
@cessi0909 with work, the holidays and the weather, this is a rough time of year for everyone trying to ride and workout. I hope it's easier for you this weekend and next week
The weather has definitely not been helpful here, but I've been lucky to have been able to ride the past couple of days. Tomorrow's high temp is predicted to be 3F so I'm thinking I'll spend a good portion of the day at the gym. I guess that's a good thing 0 -
@crimsongrey Cold here too. I do need to shovel today so that will get my butt up & moving. Also need to stop in the barn to do a check. The horse I ride, Dragon, was stopping a lot Friday -- not super like him so my SIL asked me to trot him out and make sure he feels ok.1
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I'm counting week 2 as a win. Did 3 yoga sessions, 12,000 steps in on my work nights and started meditation daily. Only thing horse related sadly was cleaning stalls.2
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Great job @snookb276 ! My week was mildly successful. 4 workouts and 3 rides. I count chores at the barn on Saturday as a workout since there were a lot of extras to do thanks to the really crappy weather. Even the drive to/from the barn felt like a workout because the roads were so bad! I'm really bummed about the riding, but luckily I am staying pretty fit and my TB doesn't need to be overly fit to run novice Four weeks until I get to go to Aiken to run and jump things!!! 0
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