This Week In Workouts {Link Up}

Once again this Sunday I am linking up with Bliss to Bean to discuss our workouts for the week.  As I read some of the other link ups, I too agree it is very hard to stay motivated.  The past three weeks have been insane crazy for me with my "normal" schedule.  I have worked half a day in three weeks!  We have been out for weather and water issues and I am going a bit stir crazy.  

Sunday-rest (the Super Bowl was on, did anyone workout?? Kuddos to you if you did!)

Monday- Octane Fitness machine and Jillian Michaels 30 Day Abs.  So, let's talk about Jillian Michaels DVD.  I am wondering if I was doing the exercises wrong? I also was fighting off my dog who thought it was play time.  BUT, I wasn't sore in my abs the next day? I was SOOO hoping I would be and this would be my "go to " ab workout.  Anytime I ever do her other workouts I am sore for days! I am dying to find something for my abs before summer.  Has anyone else had this issue with her DVD?

Tuesday- ran 5 miles outside (it was REALLY cold) and arm workout (the ones I recorded my husband doing..haha)

*I wore this, this, and this to help stay warm! My tops weren't as expensive as what is posted on the Nike website.  I find a lot of thermal workout gear at our local TJ Maxx!

Wednesday-ran 4 miles outside and arm workout

*I forgot to take a picture of myself.  But this is one of my friends who I ran with on Wednesday.  Of course as soon as we started running it began to snow/sleet/rain.  So we were bundled up and ready to go!  

*This is a picture of how high the Ohio River is right now.  You could see an area right beside where we were running that had already flooded.  Craziness!

Thursday-rest

Friday-Octane Fitness machine (I tried to push myself and do some harder levels and different workouts-pretty rough!)

Saturday- Insanity workout 

Staying motivated is always an issue when working out.  A few things I find motivational is planning a time and meeting someone to workout, changing up a playlist, changing up a workout, or doing a different workout than ever before.  If you are a runner, look up a different route and don't go on your usual run. 

I enjoy working out but I sometimes can get in a bit of a rut.  I also think sometimes your body needs times when you take some time off.  DEFINITELY don't feel guilty when you aren't working out.  This will make you hate the time you get to spend at the gym. Listen to what your body needs and take it easy if you feel like it.  You know what you need more than anyone else. 

For those who are trying to cook healthier, my sister referred me to this website.  I am excited to try some of my favorite dishes from different restaurants but as a healthier option.  

I hope y'all have a great week!