C25K Break Needed!

One thing about working out is that I sometimes get bored doing the same thing over and over, and while C25K is great because the workout varies depending on which week you're on, it's still just jogging and walking. I started to get a little bored with it. So I've been trying to use Zumba more recently to still stay active. I've sort of missed Zumba and it's nice to get back into it. I've been using the 20 minute express dvd more recently, but yesterday I decided to do one that was a little longer and I popped in my Cardio Party dvd. It was one of my favorites when I was in college. I especially love the Cumbia part of the dvd. I forgot how great of an ab workout that segment is!! There are two segments of that dvd that I usually skip over, not because they're hard really, but more that I just don't like them. They're also hard to do with the limited space I have in my living room. Regardless, I still did about 30-35 minutes of hardcore Zumba yesterday!

Also, for those who were curious about my blood pressure measurements for the past week, here were the results!

2-18
Morning: 120/76 Pulse 70
Evening: 124/78 Pulse 65

2-19
Morning: 118/72 Pulse 63
Evening: 120/81 Pulse 55

2-20
Morning: 121/79 Pulse 63
Evening: 114/83 Pulse 67

2-21
Morning: 120/84 Pulse 76
Evening: 118/88 Pulse 86

2-22
Morning: 114/81 Pulse 76
Evening: 122/79 Pulse 58

2-23
Morning: 128/81 Pulse 54
Evening: 114/79 Pulse 75

2-24
Morning: 132/84 Pulse 76
Evening: 122/72 Pulse 82

So.... overall not too terribly shabby. My doctor said she wants me to aim for under 130/80 so I feel like I'm getting there for the most part. I'm still greatly borderline and it's still something worth me keeping an eye on.

Today I took so time to stay at home and relax. I did get some productive stuff done.... got some laundry washed, which was much needed. Vacuumed the floor. Then I took an unplanned hour and a half nap while watching tv lol You ever just wake up from an unplanned nap and think to yourself like.... wtf? But then I took some time to pamper myself to prepare for the work week ahead. I did a foot treatment that will help them not be so rough and dry. I took the old polish off of my fingernails and gave myself a quick manicure and re-painted them. Then I did a nice face mask, which was amazing. Sometimes you have to remember that being healthy isn't just about what you eat or how much you exercise. It's also about your skin, hair, nails, all sorts of things. Also mental health which is why the bit of pampering I did today was much needed!

Anyway. This is a short blog but I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm still working on being more active and pushing on! I hope everyone had a great weekend and hope that everyone has a great week planned ahead!

Blessings and Later Days!

--CarryV