I hope your Tuesday is off to a great start. I’m on Spring break this week, so I’m taking full advantage of resting, relaxing and being home.
Last semester I shared a look into my life as a college student, with a new semester and schedule, I’m sharing an updated look at a day in the life. Last Wednesday, I documented my day and here’s a sneak peak into a “typical day”
I start my day at 6:15, bright and early.I head to the gym around 6:50. This was the sky as I walked to the gym. It’s always so quiet and peaceful in the early morning.This is my playlist at the gym. This best of the 80’s playlist has been on repeat for early mornings at the gym. Thank you Amazon Music.After I got back from the gym I ate some trail mix and milk for breakfast.After I ate, I did some journaling and did a daily Lenten reflection. I always try to set aside some time every day for prayer and reflection.I did some work and reviewing for a few midterms I had this week before class.I am currently binge watching Parks and Rec in my free time,so While I was getting ready< i got a quick episode in.Outfit for this Spring-ish weather.Heading to class at 10:00, nothing but blue skies this last day of February.My first class was Digital Media, a video production and editing class.At 11:30, I headed to Music Appreciation, where I had a midterm.I grabbed a quick lunch with my friend Shay, and I forgot to snap a picture. After lunch, I headed back to my dorm to get some work done before my afternoon classes.Taking notes and working ahead for a few classes in between classes.I headed to Advertising Strategies at 3:00 for class, we worked on updating resumes in class.After class ended at 4:15, I headed to the library to get some reading and notes done before dinner.Dinner with my bestie, Shay! It was mac and cheese night which is a favorite. Fun Fact: we saw each other in the gym at 7 am, in class, at lunch, and dinner. This is why she is my unofficial roommate.After dinner, It was homework time. Editing papers, reading, and preparing for class tomorrow.After showering and getting ready for tomorrow. I chose to unwind by watching Seal Team at the end of the day.Heading to bed, or so I thought…turns out 30 minutes later, the fire alarm went off since someone burnt something. After spending 30 minutes outside it was time to head back in and back to bed. So much for a typical day!
And there you have it, that’s a day in the life. No day is ever normal as you can tell by the things that can thrown at me throughout the day. I hope you enjoyed a peak into the day in the life of a college student. See you on Thursday!
Hereās part one. Hereās part two. Just in case you missed them. I am going to wrap up my fitness journey and share how I get motivated to go to the gym and ways to stay healthy when you canāt make it to the gym.
For my gym-loving friends, no worries, there will still be more fitness posts in the future. You can never stop being healthy.
How I get motivated:
Go to the gym with a friend (or by yourself)
Itās great to go with someone to talk to, or be there for moral support. At the same time itās great to take some time by yourself and go solo. I enjoy both, sometimes I like to go by myself and focus on me but at the same time itās good to go with someone to push you.
Ā Buy some fun work out gear.
If you havenāt been to the gym in a while or are hesitant to go, buy some fun looks to sport at the gym. I am not an āUnder Armour girlā or āa just Nike galā. I wear anything. I have gotten some of my favorite pairs of work out pants from Target and Dickās Sporting Goods on sale. Get something that makes you happy.
It’s always fun to match at the gym.
Lastly, be positive about it.
You wont see changes overnight but be proud of yourself for getting out there and doing it. Whether you went to the gym for an hour, found a Yoga DVD to watch and work on, or even went for a walk around the neighborhood. Thatās something. You stepped out of your comfort zone and you should be proud of that. Remember to celebrate the little victories in life!
Ways to Stay Healthy:
Drink lots of WATER
It may sound crazy and I am sure you have heard it before but drink a lot of water. Some benefits that come along with drinking water includes: it increases your energy, flushes out toxins, gives you clearer skin, and itās healthier than any other sugary drinks we put into our body every day. I go through a few bottles of water every day, easily. It also doesnāt hurt to have some fun cups or tumblers to put your water in. I got this bottle from Marshalls for under $10. I always bring it with me when I go to the gym.
Some fun motivation to get me through my workouts
Look for healthier options
I will have a post later in the year about my favorite healthy snacks and meals but until then, reach for something healthier. Instead of grabbing the doughnut and coffee on the way to work, have some dry cereal and water (maybe even a small coffee if you need it to get through the day!) If you are really craving that chocolate cake, eat it at 4:00 instead at 10:00 so you can burn it off in the evening before bed. We all can indulge ( I love chocolate so I donāt plan on giving that up anytime soon) but, it’s all about eating in moderation. Stay tuned for a longer post on healthy eating, but hopefully this will hold you over until then š
That wraps up my journey to where I am today for my fitness. This is not the end, but only the beginning letās get healthy together!
Today I am sharing my fitness routine. When I was at school, I would come back from the gym I always get asked what I did my gym routine was. So, I decided to take one day at the gym and document my routine. Now, I donāt do the same thing every time I go, I like to switch it up and keep it fresh. I am also going to share what I have been doing at home to keep me in shape when I canāt make it to the gym.
I like to start out with cardio for 25-30 minutes to wake me up, burn calories fast and to get me going. I will either bike, hit the elliptical, or jog on the treadmill. Now, Iām not a big runner, to be more accurateā¦ I HATE running. So, when I go on the treadmill I put it at a slow speed and at a high incline.Ā I am still burning calories but I am not dying at the end.
After some cardio, I like to work on the weight machines. I like to change it up depending if I want to focus more on arms or legs each day. I always do the leg press, and the ab crunch machine every day. Depending on how I am feeling I change the reps for every machine but I generally do 3 sets of 20 on an average work out.
I wrap up my gym session with some free weights. I like to get in some squats, lunges, curls, and hammer curls and lastly some calf raisesā¦trust me they work. I then end with some stretches and call it a day.
My gym routine takes around an hour, if I want to go for more of less time I typically change the duration of my cardio.
It always feels good after you hit the gym hard!
Now, when I am at home things are a bit different. I donāt always have the time to go to the gym 5 days a week so, I have been either working out at home or not worrying about it since I have been on the go constantly. I found a lot of easy and great ways to work out on Pinterest surprisingly. I have found so many effortless ways to work out at home that I will share below. You donāt need to have any materials a home which I love. So far, when I have worked out at home I do lunges, squats, lots of stair climbing along with this helpful guide I found online. This gets your whole body moving and you feel refreshed after. I also have a few more ideas I found on Pinterest, so feel free to follow my boards! Ā Now, this may not work for you and I am not a fitness expert by any meansā¦but this is what I found works for me. I also found being home, just by getting out and being more active helps. For example, I try to take the stairs as much as possible or get outside and walk more.
This is what i have been using at home. It works great and you feel great after!
Another great home work out I use!!
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I hope this answers your questions about what I do to stay in shape. Do you have any fitness suggestions or helpful hints? Comment below!! I always love learning new things!!
