Exercise Some Self-Control

I don't think I've ever kept a New Year's resolution. Why? It's probably a mix of I never seem to come up with good ones and I completely lack self control in most aspects of my life. So I decided to see what I could do about this and did a little research.

My idea of willpower, being sucked away by dementors and restored by chocolate! [Image]

Willpower is a muscle

 

Well this is surprising. I always pictured willpower as something more ethereal- like a soul.

Crossfit Friday

"You want me to do something...tell me I can't do it."-Maya Angelou

This quote completely goes with my personality to a fault. This is literally the best way to get me to do anything, sometimes to the point of dangerous. This is what I visualize:

When in doubt, put in a Lost reference. [Image]

Anyways, figured I'd spice it up with a little modified Crossfit workout. I love Crossfit because it goes with my give it all mentality. I know there's a bit of controversy about Crossfit as a program, but there are pros and cons with every exercise regime. So on to the workout!

Thirsty Thursday!!!

"He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything." -Thomas Carlyle

I figured I should continue with the Wasted Wednesday theme....

Reminder of my time and friends in London [image]

My Thirsty Thursday:

Maybe I'll meander over to a happy hour DC seems to be so famous for (that and brunch apparently are regular staples of the "locals'" diet). But alas, before we can have fun, we must work. We aren't gonna get too complicated here:

Wasted Wednesday

"It's not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not." -Anonymous 

So I couldn't think of a good title for this so of course reverted back to my college days. I know, nothing to do with working out, but it has a nice alliteration to it. Not to mention it sounds more fun!

Newcomers, you've got the day off to nurse your soreness. Here's my workout for the day:

60 jump rope
20 jumping jacks
Back lunge w/ bicep curl (10/leg)
Hamstring kicks (10/leg)
Shoulder stability (2x45 sec/arm)
Suitcases (15)

Tone Up Time!

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination.” -Tommy Lasorda

Today I started my workout with yoga. I discovered a beginners yoga DVD in my apartment last week and am trying it out. I figure it might help my horrible posture, which is good.  The session is only 20 min long too, so I'm not really wasting a ton of time on it.

No cardio today! Only a little weightlifting to tone up the body. The "+" sign means super sets-so you do one exercise right after the other.

Starting Line

"So many fail because they don't get started-they don't go. They don't overcome inertia. They don't begin." -W. Clement Stone

I realized this morning that most people on this planet haven't exercised in months or even years. My sister is one of those people. She enlisted my help about 2 weeks ago to get into shape. Long term goal: run a marathon this spring. Pretty sweet goal if you ask me.

Anyways, I had to start her workouts differently. Most notably, everyone wants to do cardio-they think that is the quickest way to lose weight. Well in case you haven't figured out, like with the economy, or the broken window in my car, or just life in general, quick fixes never work (unless they involve duck tape). 

Nice Little Circuit

 “If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?” -Joe Namath

Time to take a little breather and work out a tad. Here's my circuit for the day (~30 min):

Repeat 3X:
60 jump rope
10 burpees
Pushup to plank row (5 pushups)
Bicycle (20)
Front Lunge w/ DB Shoulder Press (10 total)
BW Squats (30)

Purpose

“Every time you stay out late; every time you sleep in; every time you miss a workout; every time you don’t give 100%… you make it that much easier for me to beat you.”  -Unknown

So it's about 11:30 on a Monday and I'm sitting on my couch waiting for the public library to open, where instead of being productive I will sit in front of the computer until dinner. I decided to start this blog to give myself some motivation that I seriously need.

I am a recent college grad, who played Division I volleyball, and used to be in amazing shape.