Exercising towards a better tomorrow!

[aku-chan]

Thanks! @FlowersandPetals @PetiteSheWolf @Laura Rainbow Dragon @JCU @Mamatigerj @TopNotch @Fremen @VacTom @Matan


Finished another week!

Universal Warmup done,
40 Jumping Jacks (EotD) done,
The White Rabbit (WotD) attempted (1 set),
Day 1 of Fit December done,
Day 1 of One & Done done,
Day 1 of 1000 Squats done,
Day 2 of Unbound done,
Sore Feet done.

This week went a lot better than the previous one.
Although I'm not doing as well on the food front, the sweet stuff is wiggling its way back into my diet, but not as badly as it was (It's mostly just the odd yogurt or something as I try and get the Housemate to eat more).
More importantly, the Housemate is really bouncing back well (I guess the doctor did know what he was talking about), still needs a lot more help than she used to, but she's sleeping the whole night now, plus no night terrors!

See y'all tomorrow!

 

[aku-chan]

Struggled a lot with my exercises this morning, I've got tired, old bones, managed almost everything I wanted to do though:-

Universal Warmup done,
10 Stacked (Knee) Push-Ups (EotD) done,
Total Core (WotD) attempted (Most of 1 set, Planks are hard today),
Day 2 of Fit December done,
Day 2 of 1000 Squats done,
Day 2 of One & Done done,
Day 3 of Unbound done,
Ankle Recovery done.

Another quiet day ahead, gotta wait in for a delivery, then it's Chinese Chicken and Mushrooms for dinner, see y'all tomorrow!

 

[aku-chan]

Did better with my exercises this morning:-

Universal Warmup done,
30 Plank Leg Raises (EotD) done,
5 Minute Arm Lift (WotD) attempted (Managed about 2 minutes then I got so bored!),
Day 3 of Fit December done,
Day 3 of 1000 Squats done,
Day 3 of One & Done done,
Day 4 of Unbound done,
Sore Feet done.

See y'all tomorrow!

 

[aku-chan]

Yesterday was a complete write off, I got up late (And by late I mean it was the afternoon by the time I woke up), and now I'm tired because, of course, I couldn't get to sleep last night.
Luckily my exercise programs were still at a point where I could catch up today:-

Universal Warmup done,
20 Plank Arm Raises (EotD) done,
Days 4 and 5 of Fit December done,
Days 4 and 5 of 1000 Squats done,
Days 4 and 5 of One & Done done,
Day 5 of Unbound done (Wasn't bendy enough for position 6 but I tried),
Ankle Recovery done.

All I've managed to do lately is watch a film, Late Night With The Devil (It was an interesting take on the "Found footage" genre, but I think a more ambiguous ending would've worked better), gotta do all the stuff I didn't do yesterday, including shopping for tonight's dinner, Pear and Parsnip Soup.
See y'all tomorrow!

 

[Maegaranthelas]

belated happy badge day!

Very happy to hear the housemate is doing a lot better

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Day 5 of Unbound done (Wasn't bendy enough for position 6 but I tried),

Yeah. Bow pose is a lot sometimes. If you can get into the prep position, you can start working towards it by trying to lift first just your legs, then just your upper body. Some people find Half Bow more accessible. (I actually find Half Bow harder, because it's lopsided. But YMMV.) With Half Bow, you can also have the hand that's not holding the foot on the ground for support. It doesn't need to be lifted like in the pictures.

If you're saying, "Yeah. No, Laura. None of that is happening," right about now, Camel is a good alternative that has some more accessible options. If you don't have Bow Pose, you likely won't be able to grip your heels in the traditional Camel pose either, but you can make the pose a lot easier by tucking your toes (which lifts your heels up, bringing them a lot closer). If the heels aren't within reach any which way you slice it, a Supported Camel with hands on the sacrum is a good option.

tonight's dinner, Pear and Parsnip Soup.

I am making this tomorrow!

 

[aku-chan]

Thanks! @Maegaranthelas

Yeah. Bow pose is a lot sometimes. If you can get into the prep position, you can start working towards it by trying to lift first just your legs, then just your upper body. Some people find Half Bow more accessible. (I actually find Half Bow harder, because it's lopsided. But YMMV.) With Half Bow, you can also have the hand that's not holding the foot on the ground for support. It doesn't need to be lifted like in the pictures.

If you're saying, "Yeah. No, Laura. None of that is happening," right about now, Camel is a good alternative that has some more accessible options. If you don't have Bow Pose, you likely won't be able to grip your heels in the traditional Camel pose either, but you can make the pose a lot easier by tucking your toes (which lifts your heels up, bringing them a lot closer). If the heels aren't within reach any which way you slice it, a Supported Camel with hands on the sacrum is a good option.


I am making this tomorrow!

Looking through those Yoga poses, I think Supported Camel is about as much as I can manage at the moment, my arms just never seem long enough to reach my feet! (Even with something like Ankle Recovery's Single Leg Balance, I can't grab hold of my leg like in the picture).
But I'm going to keep repeating Unbound, so I'll try and do something a little harder each time.

It's a very tasty soup!


Feeling a bit low and rundown this morning, but still managed quite a bit:-

Universal Warmup done,
5 Tricep Extentions (EotD) done (Don't think these work quite right if you're on your knees, they seemed suspiciously easy ),
Leg-endary (WotD) attempted (2 sets),
Day 6 of Fit December attempted (2 sets),
Day 6 of 1000 Squats done,
Day 6 of One & Done done,
Day 6 of Unbound done,
Sore Feet done.

Ran out of Dr. Who to watch for the moment, so I've started the Housemate on The Mandolarian, which she's enjoying quite a bit (I thought she would, she's had a Grogu plushie for years).
Still working on meals that can be eaten with a spoon, so it's Cottage Pie for dinner tonight, see y'all tomorrow!

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

my arms just never seem long enough to reach my feet!

It's not your arm length! Your spinal mobility, yes. It's also quite likely your hip flexors. Supported Camel will help with both.

But I'm going to keep repeating Unbound, so I'll try and do something a little harder each time.

 

[aku-chan]

I've done some exercising this morning, but I'm running on a couple hours sleep and the Housemate kept interrupting me, so I have literally no idea what I did.

I'll try and catch up tomorrow if I'm more with it.

 

[aku-chan]

Did a bit better with my exercises this morning, but I'm feeling really low and wasn't in much of an exercising mood:-

Universal Warmup done,
10 Butterfly Sit-Ups Crunches (EotD) done,
Days 7 and 8 of Fit December attempted (1 set of each, I'll try and catch up on these tomorrow, but I may need to use some Hall Passes),
Days 7 and 8 of 1000 Squats done,
Days 7 and 8 of One & Done done,
Sore Feet done.

My mood has been brightening as the day has gone on, so hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow, I'll see y'all then!

 

[aku-chan]

Was quite happy when I got up and did my exercises this morning, unfortunately it all went downhill from there:-

Universal Warmup done,
10 Crunch Kicks (EotD) done,
Feel Good (WotD) done (1 set),
Days 7 and 8 of Fit December done (Was determined to get these done),
Day 9 of 1000 Squats done,
Day 9 of One & Done done,
Day 7 of Unbound done,
Ankle Recovery done.

Try and get fully caught up with Fit December tomorrow, see y'all then!

 

[aku-chan]

Today's goal is to maintain a positive mental attitude.

Universal Warmup done,
30 Alt Arm/Leg Raises (EotD) done,
2 Minute Arms (WotD) done,
Days 9 and 10 of Fit December done (All caught up! ),
Day 10 of 1000 Squats done,
Day 10 of One & Done done,
Day 8 of Unbound done,
Sore Feet done.

Plus 50 Knee Push-Ups for my Ornament.

Going to keep myself busy with stuff today, see if that holds the Winter Blues at bay, plus Arroz Chaufa for dinner.
See y'all tomorrow!

 

[Mamatigerj]

 

[aku-chan]

@Mamatigerj

Exercises were hard on the old legs today, didn't quite finish everything:-

Universal Warmup done,
20 Squat Hops On The Spot (EotD) done,
Touch The Sky (WotD) attempted (Aimed for 1 set but couldn't do the Planking half thanks to a stupid sore toe),
Day 11 of Fit December attempted (3 sets, took forever to do the Leg Raises on that third set so called it a day),
Day 11 of 1000 Squats done,
Day 11 of One & Done done,
Day 9 of Unbound done (With difficulty!),
Ankle Recovery done.

(Edit) Totally forgot about my 50 Knee Push-Ups towards my ornament!

Yesterday went well, keeping myself busy kept my spirits high!
Dinner was a disappointment though, didn't taste of much. Don't know if it was me or the recipe (It was a weird one that seemed to cook things for too long), won't make it again, I've got better Fried Rice recipes.
Also watched Puss In Boots: The Last Wish, who would've thought that a random, unwarranted, years late sequel would end up being one of the best things Dreamworks has made?

Going to be another day of keeping busy, see y'all tomorrow!

 

[aku-chan]

More exercising done:-

Universal Warmup done,
20 Bridge Taps (EotD) done,
Loading... Abs (WotD) done (1 set),
Day 12 of Fit December done,
Day 12 of 1000 Squats done,
Day 12 of One & Done done,
Day 10 of Unbound done,
Ankle Recovery done.

Plus 50 Knee Push-Ups for my Ornament!

Going to try taking the Housemate around the park in her wheelchair later, but her heated fur throw arrived this morning so it may be hard to get her to move
See y'all tomorrow!