do it, anyway.

Reps don't stop when you reach a certain number or when you can't go anymore-- they stop when you knock your toddler out with your bum while squatting, or when she's 2 inches away from getting smacked with the kettle, or when she's trying to lift the 15lb barbell you just put down. It doesn't stop when she's completely emptying out your panty drawer or strutting around with 6 of your bras wrapped around various limbs, or when she's jumping on your just made bed. What's meant to be a 30 minute workout is never a 30 minute workout. There is no "let me squeeze this workout in real quick". Time doesn't revolve around your workout, it revolves around your inquisitive toddler. At the end of the day, my kids are the reason I aim for healthy. I never again want to be the mommy who sits on the sidelines, who can't get on the floor and build a Lego castle, who can't not only kick a ball, but run after it, too. I want to be the involved mommy; the mommy who can keep up with the crazy. I live for the crazy!

 

boy, do i LOVE this squat challenge. it gets me fired up, everyday! and with the more squats required, the longer i workout, and the harder i go the next day. when rest day comes, i'm itching to do SOMETHING.

 

a gym membership would be LOVELY for reasons listed above, however i'd feel guilty spending that money when i can simply workout at home. then, i think... "no, i NEED that completely interrupted 30 minutes to an hour of a workout."

 

its a cycle.

 

one, i'm sure soon will break, 

and i will finally give in.

 

in the mean time, this squat challenge has been more than merely a squat challenge. -- honestly, behind all of these challenges, i believe the REAL goal isn't just to do squats and have a nice booty, but rather to get you in the groove and in the habit of working out.

 

and guess what?

its working!

 

 

day 10: 105 squats.

done. 

 

also, really working on my upper body. 

back in the day, i was SO proud of my guns. 

swimming everyday will get you those, especially when you're a lazy swimmer and minimally move your legs. ha.

 

anywho, my shoulders are where i gain muscle the fastest, however the rest of my arms... sad story, but not the end of the story, right?  the definition i had 4 months ago?  that is an OLD story; one i hope to relive over the next months. 

 

 

tan and toned arms?

why, yes please and THANK YOU!

 

 

what are some of your favorite "at home" arm workouts? how many reps? weight?

 

 

ps. happy SATURDAY! 

pps. its another gloomy day, here in houston. =(

ppps.  i'm beginning to break out! from the sweat? i dunno! 

recommendations on body washes??

 

 

xo

casey