Daily Health Confession: 8.8.2012

Today's Date:	Wednesday – 8/8/2012
Previous Night Bed Time:	11:00:00 PM
Today's Wake Up Time:	06:45:00 AM
Wake Up Feeling:	6 – Awake. Less than satisfactory sleep.
Exercises:	Evening Exercise: 50 Jumping Jacks, 13 Laps Running Around House, 1 Lap Walking Cool Down, 20 Crunches, 60 Second Plank, 30 Sit Ups, 15 Bridge Extensions, 1 Sun Salutation (Basic), 20 Counter Supported Push Ups.
Feeling:	8.75 – My routine has changed since I have started working and my mornings are now dedicated to getting ready for that. I feel like I should do my exercises right when I get home so that it gives me time to relax before bed time. Otherwise, I feel great! I am very, very proud of myself for my running.
Breakfast:	Sprout Bagel with Cream Cheese
Supplements/Vitamins:	2 Vitex, 2 Vitamin C, 1 Vitamin E, 6 Prenatal
Lunch:	Split Pea Soup (8 oz.)
Dinner:	Tuna with sweet relish and sunflower seeds (dill and garlic seasoning)
Snacks/Desserts/Drinks:	Water, 20 oz. Green Tea (organic)
Daily Activity/Accomplishments:	Went to work, exercise, good diet, grocery shopping, woke up early. Talked with my mom, dad, and grandparents on the phone (at separate times).
Bed Time Feeling:	7 – Tired. Ready for sleep.

Exercise:	Feeling/Reaction:
50 Jumping Jacks	Bouncy, light on my toes. *LOVE*
13 Laps Running Around the House	My Pattern: Run 10 Walk 1 *small water break* Run 3 Yep. I feel awesome and rather proud of myself. I guess that's what a few days break from running will get you! 10 laps in a row! I decided I wanted to beat the sunset, so I got outside and ran some laps in the cool evening air. My left knee did bother me a little bit, but I let my mind wander a little to help distract from that. I may have miscounted and actually ran 11 laps in a row, but decided it best to round down – better safe than sorry... or something like that. Took a sip of water and walked around the house as a small cool down. My heart was a little out of rhythm, but only enough for me to take note. I'm not too concerned. It will grow strong again. My lungs felt great. My legs felt strong!!! I could have ran more laps without a break after that final 3rd, but felt it was best to stop so that I would have enough strength for the rest of my work out.
1 Lap Walking Cool Down	I didn't really need it, but I felt it was a good idea to help me relax a little and prepare for the rest of the work out.
20 Crunches	My alignment is getting much better. I am starting to come up through my back and abs, holding my abs in rather than pushing them out. Feeling the burn and it feels so good!
60 Second Plank	H: “Let me see a 2 minute plank.” *one minute later* Me: “That was a 1 minute plank.” H: “pffff... I could do that.” Me: “Oh yeah? Show me.” H: “.....” :) I'm a gangster.
30 Sit Ups	Pushing forward through my chest, finding length in my spine as I come up, rather than being condensed and compacted in my torso. I can feel new muscles working and old muscles toning. Loving it!
15 Bridge Extensions	My back feels strong, my legs feel tired, and my tush is flexed. I think these and some variations of them will be one of my favorites.
1 Sun Salutation (Basic)	I held Uttanasana (standing forward fold) for at least 45 seconds in the beginning and ending of my salutation. The backs of my legs are very tight. I am looking forward to some intense yoga at the end of the month. Bhujangasana (cobra) felt great in stretching my abs.
20 Counter Supported Push Ups	My arms are showing some toning all thanks to these babies. Love them. I think I might want to add a few more to them to really ramp things up!