WOW. Where do I even begin? Where do we go to get a refund for this crazy year we’ve had so far? Has anyone contacted UFO’s and asked them to come save us? It’s been a rough year, but we’re halfway through and the bad times won’t last forever. The biggest plus out of all of this is that most of us are working from home now and making a little more time for ourselves, loved ones, pets, etc. I know I have. I’ve been trying to be more active on social media and post more recipes/work outs, but I find it much easier if I just document it like this so you guys can look back whenever. Also, this is a fun way to hold myself accountable.
For as long as I can remember I’ve been an active person. I remember being 12 years old and putting my Cindy Crawford VHS into the VCR and doing her 30 minute work outs 3-4 times a week. (WOW, I just realized some of you may not know what a VHS or VCR are..) When people ask me if I’ve always been thin, I just tell them I’ve pretty much been active my whole life. For those who are just starting out, let me just say that the beginning is the best part. It’s where you find your motivation and set your goals. Sometimes I’ll take a 2 week break just to start all over and remind myself what got me started in the first place.
So why do I work out like a crazy maniac? Well, one, I eat as if it was my last meal each day. Two, I actually want to avoid any health-related illnesses that come from obesity and live long enough to meet my grandchildren. Also, diabetes runs in my family so staying on top of my health is key. Three, you look good naked! 😉
Okay, so I’m just going to jump right into it. I will lay out my work out schedule that I’ve developed while in quarantine and how it’s helped me maintain this food vacuum body. The key here is to find something you enjoy doing and being consistent.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10am Yoga | 10am Yoga | Day Off | 10am Yoga | UCLA stairs | Hike | |
| 11am Peloton 30 min ride | 11am Peloton 30 min ride | 11am Peloton 30 min ride | (Only if I don’t do the UCLA stairs the day prior) | |||
| 11:30am 10 min Abs | 11:30am 10 min Arms Toning/Abs | |||||
| 4:30pm Barre Class (Youtube) | ||||||
| 5:15pm 10 min Abs | ||||||
| 5:30pm 30 min fun run | 5:30pm Leg/Glutes |
It may look like I’m slightly crazy, but I’ve found that if I have a consistent work out schedule, I’m able to hold myself accountable.
My biggest recommendation if anyone is feeling stressed/in pain/etc. is to find a good yoga routine. I’ve personally been suffering from chronic lower back pain for YEARS and have only just recently found that yoga helps manage the pain, if not diminish it completely. If you don’t know where to start I would suggest Yoga with Adriene on YouTube. It’s free and she’s just the cutest human being. You can always start with her 30 Days of Yoga and then see how you feel about yoga after you’re through. I guarantee you will keep wanting to pursue the practice.
Here I am finishing my 30th day of yoga with Adriene. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBy8_B3HBSl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Besides yoga, the second best thing I’ve picked up during quarantine is my Peloton bike. Technically, I’ve had this bike since before the pandemic hit, but I didn’t actually appreciate it until my gym shut down and it became my only form of release. For those who don’t have a Peloton bike, I highly recommend the app. They offer a variety of strength training classes as well as guided runs (my favorite). If you do happen to get your hands on a Peloton bike, please check out Alex Toussaint and any of his Club Bangerz rides.
Now I’ll briefly touch upon what a typical meal plan looks like for me. So I’ve been doing intermittent fasting for almost 3 years now and it’s been the most convenient thing I’ve ever done, mostly because I don’t have to worry about what I’m having for breakfast every morning. My body has gotten used to having a cup of coffee or tea in the morning and then doing yoga and/or hitting my bike. It’s not until noon comes around that I have my first meal. I’ll usually break my fast with either a smoothie bowl or a huge breakfast sandwich, depending on how hungry I am. I stop eating at least 1-2 hours before bed, usually around 8-8:30pm. Besides all this, I’m not really strict with what I eat. I don’t eat/drink dairy products, but only because they make me all gassy and stuff. (TMI, I know). Oh, and I’ve cut down my meat consumption. I wouldn’t consider myself “vegan” though because if I see a taco truck in the streets, I will pull over and grab a couple of Al Pastor tacos. Overall, moderation is key with everything else. I love good food, so you’ll never catch me eating anything bland. If you’re looking for some easy and tasty meatless recipes, check out my Meatless Monday highlight on Instagram.
There you have it folks. Consistency is key. No matter what you decide to do to stay active, know that you are making a great change towards your health and well being. Don’t forget to stay hydrated and stay sexy.
Bye! xoxo
Stew Travels 