Fit Friday

Happy Friday! I hope your last day of the work week is going smoothly. I just finished my mug of hot cocoa. I like to heat up 8 ounces of unsweetened almond milk with 2 teaspoons of powdered cocoa and a packet of stevia. It is super cold up here right now. Last night, when we passed on of the thermostats in town, it read 20 degrees!

Yesterday, I mentioned that I wouldn’t have internet access for a few days. Well, I was very clever, and figured out the password for the internet access here in the cabin. Can you imagine being without internet access for an extended period of time? Neither can I – haha!

The water on the lake is starting to freeze over. Yesterday, Layla saw the ducks walking on the icy lake and she tried to walk out onto the lake, but the ice along the edge was so thin that she went right through it and into the water. Don’t worry, her front paws were the only part of her to get wet. It was funny to watch her reaction!

My “winter weather workouts” have dwindled since I slipped and fell on my hip a few days back. I now have a bruise the size of a cantaloupe on my hip and it hurts to do much besides walking. I did a rubber bands arm circuit today and am going to take Layla on a long walk around the lake. When it comes to exercising, I definitely go through phases.  During the summer months, I enjoy a more intense routine of 5-6 workouts a week. During the fall and spring, I usually follow a 4-5 day schedule. And, during the middle of the winter, it dwindles down to 3-4 days a week. My goal this winter is to do 5 workouts a week with a mix of weights, cardio and yoga. I’ll need a little extra motivation when the days get shorter and colder, but I feel so much better when I stick to a more consistent workout schedule.

I’m pretty excited because the new rental that Blake and I will be living in has it’s own gym and free yoga classes. We’re moving over to the Central Oregon area and there are no 24-Hour Fitnesses over there. (We buy the 2-year memberships though Costco and still have a year’s worth left to use.)

Preview photo of where we'll be moving too

My favorite types of workouts are strength training circuits, running outside and taking group classes. I’m also looking forward to trying new outdoor winter activities like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. We’ll also be closer to the mountian for skiing and snowboarding.

What are some of your favorite ways to get a workout? Would you rather be inside or outdoors?

I’m off to see if it’s warm enough for our daily walk around the lake. Have a fabulous Friday!!!

*Video Bonus* Here’s a 5-Minute Ab workout that I did after my arm circuit today:

INSANE Abs in 5 Minutes by Davey Wavey (source)

Ab Workout