Getting stronger

[FlowersandPetals]

Good morning/afternoon/evening and Happy Sunday everyone!

Today’s Workout:

Darebee Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 12

EOTD 30 Squats

Two Minute Plank - 1 set

Arms and Abs Strength Training- 1 hour, 44 minutes

Stretching: Stretched and Stretching for Runners

My left arm still hurts so for pushups I only did kneeling pushups- 5 sets, 12 reps each set. I think I should’ve done a bit more lighter on the weights and sets. I do have a high tolerance for pain but I don’t want to make it worse. I’m not giving up on improving my pushups, just need to give my arm a chance to heal. My cat tried to attack me this morning. He backed away and ran when he saw me looking at him. He had the zoomies at 4:30 am! It seems to be his favorite time of day lately.

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[Antheia & Colossus]

The last time Colossus get attacked by his cat, his left leg was scared You have a pretty powerful look!

Hope your arm will heal soon

 

[FlowersandPetals]

@Antheia & Colossus my cat likes to be sneaky. If we notice him about to pounce us he runs off instead And thanks for the well wishes

Today’s Workout :

Classic Warmup

Standing Abs Day 13

Cardio Light -5 sets

Leg Day Strength Training— 1 hour, 45 minutes

Stretching: Morning Stretching and Hips and Glutes

I was able to visit my daughter in the hospital yesterday! Her pastor had some time in the afternoon and she (yes a woman pastor) took me. My daughter was so happy to see us. I brought some clothes she needed as well. Even though they do wash their clothes in this hospital, she was glad to have it. She’s doing better but it may be a few more days until she comes home. I can’t wait! We miss her so much.

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

Happy birthday to @Laura Rainbow Dragon !

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone!

Today’s Workout:

Darebee Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 14

EOTD 1 Arm Plank Hold 30 seconds each side

Two Minute Plank - 1 set

Arms and Abs Strength Training- 1 hour, 11 minutes

Stretching: Stretched, and Stretching for Runners

Had to decrease the size of the weights and amount of reps, sets because of my left arm. I’m terrible at these things, and with judging how bad my injuries get. (If you knew me well, you’d think I was an old pro!) So next time I might just either decrease the weight for that arm, or do range of motion exercises on it while keeping the usual weight for my right arm. This reminds me a little about the dog attack injury a few years ago, though that occurred on my right arm and was obviously much worse. My husband jokes that I’m in the Injury of the Month Club.

On a happier note: my daughter is scheduled to come home from the hospital tomorrow! We’re all pretty excited. Even the cat has shown signs he’s missing her. Her birthday is next week, so it’s another reason to celebrate!

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[Mamatigerj]

On a happier note: my daughter is scheduled to come home from the hospital tomorrow! We’re all pretty excited. Even the cat has shown signs he’s missing her. Her birthday is next week, so it’s another reason to celebrate!

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

So happy you were able to visit your daughter and that she is improving!

Happy birthday to @Laura Rainbow Dragon !

Thank you!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @Mamatigerj , @Laura Rainbow Dragon and everyone for the love and support!

Today’s Workout:

Unbound Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 15

Workout of the Day: Journey Before Destination- 3 sets

PPL Legs B -5 sets

Muscle Factory Lower Body - 5 sets (did 1 two minute squat hold in place of the wall sit)

Brute Leg Day-4 sets (For all 3 workouts I modified the single leg deadlifts as a staggered 1 leg deadlift) 1 hour, 2 minutes

Force of Nature (modified first 3 exercises to be low impact) 3 sets

I Love Squats-5 sets

Knee Strength-3 sets 39 minutes

Stretching: Fighters Stretching

Really excited that my daughter is coming home today. Thank you everyone for all your support through this.

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone!

Today's Workout:

Darebee Warmup

Standing Abs Day 16

EOTD: 30 Squat Jacks

Two Minute Plank -1 set

Arms and Abs Strength Training - 1 hour, 35 minutes

Stretching: Stretched and Stretching for Runners

Still being careful with my left arm. Did 5 sets of kneeling pushups and either used a lighter weight in my left hand or just a resistance band, depending on the exercise. I've forgotten to add that I am using my new resistance bands with my weights for more of a challenge. My arm doesn't hurt much most of the time. Just a little when I'm carrying something heavy or obviously when working out. It's pretty tolerable but I'm still trying to be careful.

My came home from the hospital yesterday. She's doing well. Still recovering and getting used to being home after nearly a week. She's glad to be home, and we glad too. Looking forward to celebrating her birthday next week, though all the memories of her birth, etc always come back. It doesn't always feel like it when you're sleep deprived but the time goes too fast.

Have a great day everyone and God bless

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Happy Friday everyone!

Today’s Workout:

Classic Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 17

EOTD 30 Knee Strikes

Cardio Light-5 sets

Leg Day Strength Training- 1 hour, 47 minutes

Stretch: Morning Stretching and Hips and Glutes


Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone!

Today’s Workout- Active Rest Day

Unbound Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 18

Combat Light (WOTD)- 5 sets

Whirlwind-3 sets (for the arm circles and wide arm circles I did 15 seconds forwards then 15 seconds backwards)

Anywhere Abs wasn’t sure how to say how many sets. I did the whole workout so here’s the workout.

Wake Up Energized- 3 sets 46 minutes

Stretching: Ultimate Morning Stretching Part 1 and Part 2

We’re expecting 5-8 inches of snow tomorrow. So excited! I’m still a kid when it comes to the snow. In fact, I love “bad” weather! We don’t have to shovel since we live in an apartment complex and don’t have a car. If any neighbors need help I might lend a hand though. We have a few elderly and disabled people in the building I live in.

Around 6 am we gave the cat some treats that had catnip in it. Boy did he have the zoomies! Made it a little challenging to stretch when you have a mini ninja cat with claws going crazy around you.

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Happy Sunday everyone!

Today’s Workout:

Classic Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 19

EOTD 20 side to side lunges with Toe Point

Cardio Light - 5 sets

Leg Day Strength Training- 1 hour, 45 minutes

Stretching: Morning Stretching, and Hips and Glutes

I rarely mention this in my check in thread that I do go walking a lot. I just forget. But yesterday Daughter #2 and I went walking around the apartment complex searching for 2 cats. A friend who lives several buildings over has been caring for 2 feral cats and she told me Friday that they had gone missing for a few days. So even though it was freezing and raining, my daughter and I went around searching, doing a number of squats (looking under cars, in bushes etc) for an hour. We asked a few people if they’d seen the cats. No sign of them. I texted my friend when we got back, only to find out they were at her apartment in the morning. (My friend is recovering from cancer and months of chemotherapy so she totally forgot to tell me) On the bright side we got a good workout. My friend and her cats are worth it. Next time I’m gonna ask for an update before doing that again!

It’s gonna snow in a while. So excited!

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Good morning/ afternoon/ evening everyone!

Today’s Workout:

Darebee Warmup

Standing Abs Day 20

EOTD. 30 Seconds Bear Plank -1 set

Two Minute Plank -1 set

Arms and Abs Strength Training- 1 hour, 52 minutes

Stretching: Stretched, and Stretching for Runners

My left arm is still a little bit sore, so even though my workout was longer than I did last week, I’m still being careful with it. It’s hard to judge how much or how little weight, reps, etc. If it starts to hurt, I go lighter on the weight.

It’s going to be a great day! Happy Martin Luther King Jr to everyone here in the USA.

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

It looks like you’re all stuck with me. I’m staying Sorry, we all make stupid mistakes when we’re upset. Thank you for all the support and messages. You know who you are and I’m grateful for all of you.

Today’s workout:

My own warmup

Made With Love -3 sets (for my daughter’s birthday)

Leg Day Strength Training: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Stretching: Morning Stretching, and Hips & Glutes

Happy birthday to my daughter!

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[Maegaranthelas]

Happy Daughter Birthday

 

[Mamatigerj]

to your daughter!
I am glad you aren't going anywhere!

 

[Haleth]

to your daughter!

 

[Antheia & Colossus]

Happy Birthday to your daughter!

 

[CODawn]

Happy Birthday to your daughter!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @Maegaranthelas @Mamatigerj @Haleth @Antheia & Colossus @CODawn for the birthday wishes for my daughter. She had a good day

Last night: Day 21 Standing Abs Challenge

Today’s Workout:

Warmup: Lightfoot - 1 set as a warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 22

EOTD. 30 Side to Side Chops

Dragon Ball Abs -5 sets

Kneeling Pushups-5 sets, 12 reps each

Daily Grind -5 sets, modified Renegade Rows as standing rows, 1 arm, then the other

Power Pump -5 sets

Pumpkin Patch- 5 sets, but I did 8 reps each instead of 6, 8 seconds holds. 58 minutes

Clean Break -5 sets

Captain on Deck-5 sets

Standing Core -3 sets. 36 minutes

Stretching: Arms and Chest Stretching, Hamstring Stretching

My left arm still hurts a bit so I kept the weights mostly around 8 pounds; 5 pounds when I first started the strength training workouts. It’s doing better but I’m still trying to be careful when it acts up.

I ate too much yesterday - made a vegan gluten free lasagna that my whole family loves. Daughter #2 made the cake for her sister (which I can’t have, not even make because of my stupid MCAS) I made chocolate pudding mixed with coconut whipped cream, plus more whipped cream as a topping. Too lazy to make the crust so it could be a pie. I do plenty around here so it’s was fine and still came out yummy

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone!

Today's Workout:

Classic Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 23

Daily Legs Workout -3 sets

Leg Day Strength Training - 1 hour, 46 minutes

Stretching: Morning Stretching, Hips and Glutes

My Workout Buddy


Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[PetiteSheWolf]

What a splendid workout buddy you got! Give him/her scritches from me.

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @PetiteSheWolf ! I did, and told him it was from you

 

[MadamMeow]

What a sweet fur-baby!

 

[CODawn]

 

[TopNotch]

I guess watching you work out quite exhausted him!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @TopNotch @CODawn @MadamMeow

Today’s Workout:

Darebee Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 24

EOTD 30 Knee to Elbow

Two Minute Plank -1 set

Arms and Abs Strength Training- 1 hour, 43 minutes. This includes pushups 5 sets, 12 reps. 2 1/2 sets were in full plank position. My left arm is getting better!

Stretching: Stretched and Stretching for Runners

During the Two Minute Plank my cat Stormy had the zoomies, which last a while after that time. He came running into my room, but instead of attacking me, he was all cuddly, walking under me, etc then ran out and went nuts again. I wasn’t aware one of my husband’s ace bandages got stuck on him. He wasn’t upset; he just went crazy playing with it. One of my kids took care of him. I had my headphones on and couldn’t hear anything. Little stinker!

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[MamaBear]

I did standing leg raises today and my dog kept walking into my leg... It makes it hard to extend it out far enough.

Our workout partners do make life interesting!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Good morning/afternoon/evening!

Today's Active Rest Day Workout:

4 Minute Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 25

EOTD 30 second Elbow Plank Hold

Queen's Gambit 3 sets

No Regrets 3 sets

Glutes Over Quads 3 sets

Stretching: DeStress, Finisher

Stormy decided to join me in my workout this morning. He played with his favorite toy (a dog plushie) and brought it to my feet, waited patiently for me to throw it. Then he ran and played with it, brought it back to me and did the same thing over and over again. He's so funny and well loved!

Gonna be busy this weekend trying to do some decluttering and searching for another place to live.

For You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother's womb. Psalm 139:13

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[PetiteSheWolf]

Plushies or rolling toys aren't Luna's big fun, but a fishing pool and some lure that crinkles or makes noise, and now, that can be worth her energy, LOL.

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Luna sounds like a sweetheart that prefers interactive play with her humans Stormy loves the “fishing” toys as well! He got 2 of them for Christmas. He’s not so picky with the toys. His food is another story

 

[CODawn]

 

[TopNotch]

Stormy is just so cute.

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @TopNotch

Today’s Workout:

Darebee Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 26

Two Minute Plank -1 set

Arms and Abs Strength Training 1 hour, 50 minutes
For the pushups, I did 4 sets, 12 reps each set in full plank position; 1 set on my knees. I’m making progress!

Stretching: Stretched, and Stretching for Runners

Just 4 days left of the Standing abs challenge. It’s been fun but I can’t wait until it’s over.

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Hello!
Sorry I never know exactly how to start my check in.

Today’s Workout:

Classic Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 27

EOTD. 7 Plank Walkouts

Daily Legs -3 sets

Leg Day Strength Training- 1 Hour, 46 minutes

Stretching: Morning Stretching, and Hips and Glutes

My cat attacked me like crazy during the plank walkouts Took me by surprise. I could barely get through the walkouts!

It’s gonna be another busy week.

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Hello everyone!

Today’s Workout:

Darebee Warmup

Standing Abs Challenge Day 28

EOTD 30 seconds Sumo Squat Hold

Two Minute Plank -1 set

Arms and Abs Strength Training- 1 hour, 52 minutes

Stretching: Stretched, and Stretching for Runners

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Hello!

Today’s Workout:

Star fire - warmup, modified jumping jacks & high knees

Standing Abs Challenge Day 29

EOTD Side Plank 30 seconds each side

Leg-endary workout, 5 sets

Stronger Glutes, 5 sets modified split lunges (held my weights at the sides of my legs instead of)

Kettlebell 150, 5 sets

Spine Stability, 5 sets, using my loop bands and weights

KneeStrength, 3 sets using weights and loop bands

Good Morning Glutes - with loop band and weights, but was only able to do the 30 back kicks and 30 leg extensions.
I started to feel lightheaded. I think today’s workout was too intense and it triggered a MCAS flare.

Time: 1 hour, 36 minutes

Stretching: Sore Muscles Stretch

It’s been almost 2 hours since finishing my workout (including the stretching) and I’m still feeling it, so I’m sure it was a flare up. MCAS is a fairly newly discovered chronic illness and it’s hard to find a good doctor for it. I’m pretty much on my own dealing with it, though I’ve had it since around 1995, before it was even discovered. My daughter’s POTS specialist told me I have it. I will be ok!

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[Mamatigerj]

Healing thoughts & prayers for you, @FlowersandPetals

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @Mamatigerj

Today’s Workout:

Darebee Warmup

Standing Abs Day 30

Two Minute Plank-1 set

Arms and Abs Strength Training- 1 hour, 47 minutes

Stretching: Stretched, and Stretching for Runners

Had a little bit of lightheadedness during my workout but not as bad a yesterday. So I fought through it and did okay. MCAS is hard, and very unpredictable. I don’t always feel a warning when I’m gonna get a flare up or reaction to something like food. Thanks for the love and support through this!

Have a great day everyone and God bless!

 

[Fremen]

Congrats

 

[Obsinosterous]

Congrats for finishing Standing Abs Challenge.

 

[Mamatigerj]

Happy Badge Day!

 

[princess_sarena]

 

[Anek]

Congrats!!

 

[MadamMeow]

Congrats for Standing Abs!

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Congratulations on completing Standing Abs!

 

[CODawn]

Congratulations!

 

[TopNotch]

Congrats!

 

[FlowersandPetals]

Thank you @TopNotch @CODawn @Laura Rainbow Dragon @MadamMeow @Anek @princess_sarena @Mamatigerj @Obsinosterous @Fremen

Today's Workout:

Classic Warmup

Power Up Program Day 1

Daily Legs 3 sets

EOTD 10+ pushups - I did 20 full plank pushups in 1 go!

(Sorry had to change devices so I had to edit. )

Leg day strength training: 1 hour, 42 minutes

Stretching: Morning Stretching, Hips and Glutes

Have a great day everyone and God bless!


This is Stormy, sitting on my workout plan.

 

[PetiteSheWolf]

Grats for standing ABs!

 

[NancyTree]

Yay for standing abs!

Stormy is cute! Maybe he wants to join you!