Day 3 of my 21 Day Yoga Challenge

So, today's practice was called "Sweat".  And, I did.  I wasn't, however, as tough as I was expecting.  But, still quite tough.  It's been fantastic to build on the work I've done in the previous 2 days and I am grateful for the added energy to keep going. 

When I was done with that practice, I found a video to teach me how to do a headstand.  So, I should specify that my headstand goal will include having my legs straight up in a 'pike' position, head and hands on the floor.  I actually was able to accomplish being on my head (and hands) with my knees resting on my triceps.  I gotta say, I felt pretty accomplished.  Yay me!

Tomorrow's practice is supposed to be 74 minutes long.  It's times like this I get concerned.  I should be able to do that tomorrow, but I may not always be able to find this kind of time.  Wish me luck!

So, on with my shower and the rest of my day :-)

Namaste

My 2014 21-Day Yoga Challenge

I subscribe to myyogaonline.com which is an extremely inexpensive way to take yoga classes.  I try to sign up for their challenges when posted and do the best I can.  When it's a 21 day challenge, it is hard to do all 21 days.  This particular challenge includes a 3 day detox.  I'm a little afraid of that (I'm a very picky eater) but we'll see how it all plays out.  I will do my best to blog this 21 day journey.  Today, I will include Day 1 and Day 2. 

http://www.myyogaonline.com/guide/get-strong-be-calm?c=getstrong

Week 1 is focused on Strength and Tone. 
Yesterday's video was labeled "Commit".  As I feel I'm pretty out of shape, I found it very difficult to complete but, with a couple of breaks, I made it through.  I'm trying to focus on increasing my water intake as I know this will help with muscle soreness and got through yesterday OK.  Woke up fairly sore this morning. 

Today's was labeled "Focus".  This was pretty advanced.  Included headstands and crow pose, some other balances I don't the know the name of.  Otherwise, I was able to get through and modify where needed.  Interestingly, I was able to do more than I thought I would, especially working off of yesterday's soreness. 

Now, I have a Goal.  I want to be able to do a head stand.  So, I was just talking to Hubs and I say I want to do it by the end of the year.  He says move it up.  I say June.  He says March.  As Barnie Stinson would say, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!!

Fab Ab February continues!!!

As we get into Day 7 of Ab-Solutely Fabulous February, I wonder - is everyone doing the work???  I was pushing a long great through the 5th (which was a rest day anyway) until I got smacked with a sinus infection.  So, sadly, I did miss yesterday's and probably today's Ab exercises.  I do plan to get back on the horse tomorrow and push through to the end of the month.

I also wanted to share with you a quick & easy recipe I pulled out of Cooking Light - it's got bacon it in, so you know it's good, good stuff.  Here's the link...  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fettuccine-alfredo-with-bacon-10000001949744/

Doesn't it look delicious??  I can tell you first hand, it absolutely is!!!  Here's the nutritional info, if you'd like that before you try it: 

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

• Calories: 339
• Fat: 11.7g
• Saturated fat: 5g
• Monounsaturated fat: 3.8g
• Polyunsaturated fat: 0.7g
• Protein: 17.3g
• Carbohydrate: 38.4g
• Fiber: 2g
• Cholesterol: 22mg
• Iron: 0.5mg
• Sodium: 833mg
• Calcium: 291mg  

Carpe Diem,
Zinful Jill

Welcome to the first installment of Zinful Jill's At Home Workouts.  

This is for people who "don't have time" to work out.  It's going to put together a combo of things I do at home.  I may include some reviews of workout videos I do, I'll share some stuff I find on pinterest and make up my own workouts.  I am NOT a trainer, just someone who's been working out for a while with a desire to get fit.  I'm a 40-something mom of 2 super-busy tween boys who just needs to figure out how to fit this into my schedule.  Those are my qualifications, such as they are...

So, my first challenge for myself is my AB-solutely Fabulous February Challenge.  In addition to some cardio and yoga thrown in, here's my plan for Week 1, beginning Friday, February 1st:

1st - 10 sit ups, 4 push ups, 10 seconds plank

2nd - 15 sit ups, 5 push ups, 15 seconds plank

3rd - 20 sit ups, 6 push ups, 20 seconds plank

4th - 25 sit ups, 6 push ups, 20 seconds plank

5th - REST DAY

6th - 25 sit ups, 7 push ups, 25 seconds plank

7th - 30 sit ups, 7 push ups, 25 seconds plank

Are you up for the challenge???