Addicting Movement and my Farmers’ Market Meal
Hellllo! How wonderful is it waking up for work and realizing it’s only a 4 day week? Surely makes my day. I’ve been reading around and it seems like all of you had very pleasant holidays–we all deserve it!
So the title of this post, “Addictive Movement,” comes from the praiseworthy amount of exercise I’ve been embracing lately and how getting up and getting moving is becoming almost second nature–and NOT exercising is becoming straight up uncomfortable.
This is a huge improvement given a year ago I was NOT regularly exercising (as demonstrated by my 3 posts on the topic) and at the start of the summer I was nervous that changing up my routine with the start of a new job would challenge me to keep with it.
So I’m giving myself a blog worthy pat on the back for this workout archive:
Sunday: 25 Min Swim
Monday: 30 Min HIIT/PEAK Training on Eliptical and stretching
Tuesday: 30 Min Moderate Cardio and stretching, 20 Min Dog Walk
Wednesday: 20 Min Dog Walk
Thursday: 30 Min Moderate Cardio and stretching, 20 Min Dog Walk
Friday: 30 Min HIIT/Peak Training on Eliptical and Stretching
Saturday: 45 minute walk to farmers’ market
Sunday: 15 Min Swim, Ab work, 2 Reps Biceps and Triceps
Monday: 20 Min Swim
Tuesday: 25 Min HIIT/Peak Training on Eliptical and stretching
(pending) Wednesday: Birkham yoga (as in outside) at 6:30PM
(pending) Thursday: Rest
(pending) Friday: 30 Min HIIT/PEAK Training on Eliptical and stretching
To have some definite movement 11 days in a row means something is starting to catch on here. These are days when even when there’s not a definite morning workout on the agenda and I plan for a day off; but I want to expel a little energy so I end up jumping in the pool or taking a long walk.
This just goes to show, once you start moving, your body will crave it. Even in this obscene DC heat!
The second part of the post is devoted to the lovely farmers’ market dinner I just had the pleasure of eating with several ingredients from my Farmers’ Market adventure Saturday.
First I made some pesto out of the purple basil I bought. I term in “Purple Pesto,” but there isn’t much of a purple color.
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that's great that it's starting to become second nature for you!
I used to have a strict fitness regimen and I'm now learning to become a movement kind of gal. I think for me, just striving to move, brings a healthier mindset.
That's a lot of excersise. Great job…Stay strong!
Cheers!
Good job on all your exercise! The more you do it the more it becomes second nature and fits right into your schedule without any effort! In regards to a taste difference in produce.. when I buy produce from Whole Foods it definitely tastes better than my produce from Wal-Mart!!
Yay!!! Great job on becoming addicted to movement!!
I definitely need to plan what movement I am going to do on any given day, but I like to set a goal because once I accomplish it (even if its walking home from work) I know I did something!
I used to have a regimen, but since getting preggers, all the doctor wants me to do is walk. Now, it's more of a mindset that as long as I move my body, I'll be "okay."
had pregger yoga ever come your way? I think it looks interesting!
Since I started doing work outs I enjoy (Body Combat, Body Pump etc.) I am definitely crave and enjoy a good sweat! I think that's key
- Beth @ http://www.DiningAndDishing.com
yes i love this! exercise counts in all forms….jsut keep moving i say-good for you kenzie-you are an inspiration
Great job getting moving! I would suggest though that instead of small muscle groups like abs, biceps, and triceps you should target compound muscles like legs, chest, and back.
even if the cardio machines are leg-based and i feel the burn there often? I do push-ups too sometimes–is that "back?" i've been targeting the areas that need work….
Oh wow, the food looks fantastic. That bread…yum. I like to always be moving, but I also like to have a plan. I definitely think that once it becomes a habit to be "moving" then you welcome it, look forward to it.
push-ups are really good. They're primarily chest but also target your triceps as well. Back would be something like rows or chin-ups (or assisted chin-ups since chin-ups are ridiculously hard).
You should definitely still do leg training, even if you do cardio. The cardio builds endurance in your leg muscles, but weight training will develop strength.
Way to go with all the activity! Keep it up!
At first I just had to get moving but now I'm training for something all the time. I need to keep doing this as 3 years ago when my last race was over so was my weight loss and activity!
hey beautiful! i am totally a "just move" girl. a few years ago, a "gym" didn't exist – and people were still fit and active!
love your eats, by the way. i'm so interested in raw foods, but sometimes i get overwhelmed! you are amazing.
-rebekah