Update

i just busted out some pushups.


just fyi


maybe there is hope for these sad arms yet.

Three Things for Monday

OK, three things.

Firstly - This is the French Bulldog Alison and I fell for on Saturday. Alison named her Amelia. Pictures taken via iPhone, so they are a little dark and fuzzy, but still. You get the idea. Can you stand it? Please.



Secondly - I am still doing my pushups. I decided to shift to doing them Mon/Wed/Fri (as per the suggestion of the person on the website). Easier to do that, cause who knows what the weekends will bring or where you'll be etc etc. And since I'm doing them with co-workers, it just makes sense. But that means I didn't do them for 2 days. It was HARD today. Didn't feel as strong. Still good. Just harder.

Thirdly - I am beyond excited for the season premiere of The Rachel Zoe Project on Bravo tonight. BEYOND EXCITED. I dont' really get into much reality TV that isn't on Bravo. Besides HGTV I guess. No Bachelor or Amazing Race, Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, or even Extreme Home Makeover anymore. And I only really get into American Idol when my boss yells as me that it's part of my job. Nope, Bravo does it right. And Rachel Zoe is beyond amazing/ridiculous. I heart her. And am unashamed to admit it.

You Guys!

Ok, so I'm doing this pushup challenge with the girls in my office and I feel stronger already! Ok, maybe not stronger as a whole, but it's only week two and I already felt like today's pushups were easier. Now granted, they are girlie, knee pushups. But still!

It was exciting.

We are also doing a situp challenge and the other girls are doing a squats challenge. I tried to participate in the squats challenege and I think there is something wrong with a way that my ankles won't bend, because my body doesn't seem to be able to do squats in a correct position. Lunges, sure. But squats - no dice. It's kind of weird. Maybe I'm just SUPER weak, but I've always thought my legs were the strongest part of me. As parts go. Like, you know how kids can squat down, feet flat on the ground, like this?


Well, I can't do that. I tip over backwards. Everyone in my office thought that was really weird. Am I just built weird? When I try to do a squat, it doesn't feel like a "oh my legs can't do this!" feeling. It feels like my ankles are going to break off if I try to force a squat beyond just a plie.

Also, I've learned two things through this post:

1) I am headed in the direction of strong.

2) I am not a fan of the word "squat".


Heading home for a bike ride!