Monday, March 31, 2014

Week 2 in Review


I’d love to be able to report that after my super positive & motivated post last Sunday that I succeeded in all I said I would do. But alas, I live in the real world. And in the real world my energy level straight-up PLUMMETED to the depths of the ocean last week.

Running on little sleep all week, super stressed by 4 colliding projects all launching now around the same time and well…just the fact that sometimes life steps in and says, “Hold up shorty. Yo body is tirrrrred!” I made it to one barre class, and nothing else.

But let me say that ONE barre class (Wednesday @ 6:30am) was killa! I felt great afterwards and all day. I HATED having to cancel my Thursday class due to a potential project launching (which never did….Grrrr) and my usual Saturday morning cardio session didn’t happen due to hosting brunch at my house with some of my best girlfriends before all heading over to the new Music City Center for the Southern Women’s Show. Something I didn’t lack this week was quality time with my friends. And sometimes that’s more important than checking off each workout box for the week.

I also managed to attend a Law school function Friday night (after a work day that consisted of 9 back-to-back meetings. Not kidding, 9) and Saturday night attended a taping of the TV Show “Nashville” at the Mother Church of Country Music.  An experience I will NEVER forget and make sure you tune into ABC @ 9pm CT/10pm ET on April 23. You may not see me, but you’ll know the clapping sounds in the concert scene are partially provided by yours truly!

Goal Setting for the week ahead is as follows:
Sunday/yesterday: 1.5 mile power walk + Cardio Circuit in my Driveway (Check!)
Monday @ 6:30pm: BarreAmped Express Class (Express is a 45 minute class rather than the typical 60 minute class)
Tuesday @ 6:30am
Wednesday @ 6:30am
Thursday @ 6pm
Saturday: 2 mile Run/Walk + Cardio Circuit in my Driveway
*Note I'm adding in a 4th Barre class this week...stay tuned as to why!

Week in review in pictures:
Frost on the car...Still!
Sometimes I like proof when I'm up this early

Space themed event @ the Law School Friday night



Gals at the Ryman

The cast of Nashville performing a group number

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Week One & Done!


I finished my first full week BarreAmped off strong last week - My Thursday night class was AWESOME!

The instructor was great, there were a lot of different levels in the class, the music mix was phenommmm and I really started to get into the groove of things. So I guess 3rd times’ a  charm?

At one point during the class our instructor commented that everyone was shaking and she LOVED seeing that because “shaking is changing!”  It’s kinda my new favorite quote.  When my arms/”seat”/legs are shaking, my muscles and body are changing for the better, and that’s an awesome feeling!


My Saturday morning workout sesh got cancelled due to a little upset tummy for my workout buddy, but I did manage to get in a 30 minute, 2-mile power walk through my awesome neighborhood, which was a great way to spend my Saturday afternoonJ


Tonight started my 2nd week of Barre with my 4th instructor in 4 classes.  (I definitely have my favorites already!)

Up this week:
Sunday: BarreAmped (Check!)
Monday: Cardio
Wednesday: BarreAmped (6:30am!)
Thursday: BarreAmped (6pm)
Saturday: Cardio

Hope everyone had a great & relaxing weekend out there!

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Thanks Reader(s)!


Yesterday I had 2 blog readers (YAY!) ask me how barre class was going.  My response was a little less than enthusiastic not because I’m regretting doing it, but truthfully I’ve been a little [bored] in class.

I’m used to high impact cardio: Dancing, Running, Zumba, Hot Yoga.

Barre is sneaky. The barre classroom isn’t extra hot so I’ve barely broken a sweat, and the class flow is slow with only a few moves that get my heart rate really moving.

Now don’t get me wrong – I shake like an earthquake. Plus, I have been taking it a little easy this week being that it’s my first week ever and don’t want to hurt myself and trying to learn the positions. < smart

Then I woke up this morning.  And everything is sore. Y’all, like EVERYTHING!!!

I’ve got my 3rd class tonight (Music Row location) so I’ll be able to compare taking a Sunday afternoon class vs. the Wednesday 6:30am class before work vs. the Thursday 6pm class after work.  I’m interested to see the differences in how I feel after each class.

That’s all from me…anyone else out there SO GLAD it’s finally Thursday?!?

Monday, March 17, 2014

Survived!


I survived my first Barre Method class.  Just barely.

Yesterday was my first Barre Method class at BarreAmped and Holy Shakes!  I loved it and love the fact that I was already hurting last night by bedtime. 

The amount of uncontrollable shaking my muscles did during the “legs” and “abs” section almost had me laughing because honestly…it was FUNNY!  Tonight is my second class and can’t wait to see what happens!

Friday, March 14, 2014

I wonder where my Pointe shoes are?


One of the best things for me about being a runner is the awareness I have when I just need to take a "Ross & Rachel break" from running. It’s not that I don’t love everything about running & truth be told, it won’t take me all the way to Season 10 to re-unite forever with running, but right now I need a solid, healthy break.

The catch is that working out is & always has been my drug.  And I’m always wanting to try new things, challenge myself and take my health to the next level.

Now that everyone reading this (well, LB for sure because she might be the only one reading…Hil, where ARE you?) is on the edge of their seats in anticipation, this weekend I start a month-long commitment to The Barre Method.

You might be thinking it’s me giving into the newest shiny object, but I couldn’t be more excited & motivated about starting.  Dancing is a huge passion and love of mine (don’t get me started on my obsession with Ballet in general, but let’s just say if it was appropriate to still have ballet posters hanging in my room, I would) so I think Barre method will allow me to dive a little back into that world.

Regardless, I’m doing it. I’ve paid the money and signed up for my first 2 weeks of classes. 4 classes a week is the goal and this is so legit if you cancel your reservation less than 4 hours before the class, you get charged. Booya Grandma.

Can’t wait to see what this is all about, the changes I hope to see in my body and feelings and maybe meet some friends along the way!

Cheers!