Week 6 Of Holiday Avoid-The-Poundage Blowout

And, it's done. Another semester is in the books...exhale.

This week, I had two finals and got in 4 workouts. I have to say that every one of my workouts this week was a struggle. I knew that I wouldn't get them all in, so I did the three strength training workouts and my Thursday Yoga-X. My cardio this week was lacking, but that's okay. Cardio is my favorite part, so I chose the workouts that are a little tougher for me to accomplish.

This weekend came, and I didn't want to do anything. I felt absolutely out of motivation....like a tire half flat. Saturday, we went to a cookout with some friends and today we attended a baby shower. Otherwise, I had all of my long-awaited chores that I had been putting off until after finals. Laundry. Filing paperwork. Getting the car fixed after I got rear-ended (which included the whole rental hassle which is never the same once you've got car seats to anchor-in). And, finally figuring out what I've got to get done between now and the time we leave for the holidays.

I hit a few milestones this week...I was awarded my very first academic scholarship...tears of joy!! I had my blood pressure taken as part of a physical, and it was 109/69, my pulse was 65....this is a normal reading for someone with a good fitness level and an efficient heart. That's how I know I'm getting old...when I get ecstatic about my vital signs. But, it's a HUGE accomplishment that I've worked very hard towards considering I was well over 120/80 when I began this journey 3 years ago. And, some unexpected money hit our account at the end of the week. Yeah!!

Next week, I'm planning on doing a couple of extra-long workouts in the gym where I double up a little cardio after I finish my weight workouts. I now have the time to invest, and I'm going to be spending half of next weekend driving. I feel I need to get it in while I can.

I wanted to share a Christmas Idea with you inspired by my sweet cousin. I took a gander on Craig's List and was surprised to see all of the workout gear, weights, and treadmills for sale at unbelievably low prices. Most of that stuff is just as useful if it is bought used, and it's a at a fraction of the cost of going to a store to purchase it. If you are considering New Year's Resolutions, why not ask for workout gear as a Christmas gift?