How'd I go?

One month later and here's where I'm at with the strength training stuff:

Squats - 49 (30/10 - 38)
Push-ups - 45 (30/10 - 35)
Bent-over row - 59 (30/10 - 32)
Military Press - 47 (30/10 - 24)
Upright row - 45 (30/10 - 31)
Triceps kickback - 54 (30/10 - 28)
Wall squat - held for 60 seconds (30/10 - held for 30 seconds)
Biceps curl - 61 (30/10 - 33)
Leg curl - Swapped this to a reverrse bridge and held for 60 seconds
Lunges - 32 oops (30/10 - 33)
Step-up - 54 (30/10 - 30)
Crunches - 36 (30/10 - 31)
Raised feet crunch - 28 (30/10 - 26)
Bent leg knee raise - 28 (30/10 - 23)
Pulse-up - 26 (30/10 - 25)
Oblique V-up - 33 left, 30 right (30/10 - 34 left, 22 right)
Saxon side bend - 32 (30/10 - 32)
Bridge - held for 40 seconds (30/10 - held for 30 seconds  )

I did have to stop everything for about a week and a half because I really honestly did not have time. And it seems my core suffered the most from that break. Otherwise, I can see some definate improvements. Stay tuned for my December plans.

SUP Dude's

Yep yep, I FINALLY went stand up paddle boarding!

After complaining last year that I never get to do anything new or exciting (and that my mid-section was far too flabby), I was given a voucher for a stand up paddle boarding lesson. It then took me almost 12 months to arrange babysitting and actually use said voucher. But I finally got around to it and enjoyed it thoroughly, despite spending most of the time petrified I'd fall off into the cold water... and injure my already fragile pride.

I was the last in our group to actually stand up on my board, but once up and balanced it was quite relaxing... all the while working my core and my legs. Although I later found out that my legs shouldn't have been shaky afterwards and that maybe I was just a little tense - and unbalanced. Shaky legs aside, I enjoyed it and yes I would go back for more. If we could fit a board on the roof of the car I may even consider purchasing one.

Matey visits the underworld

When your 2yr old starts screaming in terror you drop everything and run to their aid. When that cry of terror includes "oh no, Matey" you change direction and head for the car keys. You need to go re-purchase the beloved Mater matchbox car that's been fondly named Matey before all hell breaks lose upon realisation that 2yr olds twin brother still has his Matey.

Yesterday Matey visited the underworld via the water well left by the hole in the ground where the clothes line had been. Let's just say I am very glad Daddy was home to retrieve it.

Impromptu baking

We braved the rain, went to the Cops and Rodders show, got caterpillars painted on arms, saw a helicopter land and got thoroughly drenched!

So after retreating home with a dvd rental what better to do on a rainy Sunday than some impromptu baking of banana and chocolate muffins!

Just a little bit of an ego trip

Yay Me!!!!!

I ran this morning. Despite the smokey air, the slightly too warm air and the general laziness that was begging me to just chill out at home or just use the exercise bike. And you know what pushed me out the door in the end, I said I would go for a run on the weekend in a previous post. So my dear blog, you made me keep my word.