This quote was my reality check yesterday. Wake up Shelley… the economy will open up soon, and you are going to have to go back to work. Upon which, I immediately inserted an at home yoga workout and began to move.
Now don’t get me wrong, I have been trying to workout. I teach my “LIVE with Jack and Lily from Shelley’s Garage” kickboxing class every Monday. I attempt to tune in to other instructors during their teaching times. Heck, I have even turned on Bas Rutten workouts only to have Jack wake up from his nap and ask “Why is some guy yelling at you to bump the bag?” But, yeah I get it… working out at home is hard, especially with kids.
I am, however, taken back to sports. In the off season we were always given workouts that needed to be done so we weren’t out of shape come time to practice. And every year, we could always tell who were the ones who did the training, and who the ones who didn’t. Normally, unfortunately, the entire team got punished with extra sprints when times were not being met.
And here I am, two weeks before we open up our doors, trying to figure out how to get back in “teaching shape.” I need to prioritize my fitness, especially if I am going to lead the pack when the doors open. Knowing this and implementing it are, unfortunately, two different things. Therefore, today starts implementation mode. The new routine. The one where I was out of bed at 5:30 a.m. again and doing a workout for me. The one that I refocused on my water in take and fueling my body with protein in the morning. The one that has my heart rate pumping and the form and technique of my punches and kicks looking and feeling good again.
And I am going to use this blog as my accountability. Why? Because maybe it will get you moving too… and maybe, when the doors open back up, you will be ready.
Here is what the plan looks like so far:
Goal-
to rebuild healthy movement and eating habits in the next two weeks, allowing me the energy and stamina to re-open the studio by living a healthy lifestyle, which will allow me to continue to inspire and coach members to the best of my ability.
Plan-
Monday-Friday 5:30 am Yoga for strength and flexibility.
Monday- Wednesday- Friday- Club Kickbox online workouts (done during kids’ nap times)
Tuesday- Thursday- Saturday Bas Rutten 30 min fighters workouts done during kids’ nap times) During Bas I will jump rope in between each round for added stamina.
Sunday- rest, but active rest walks with family and playing outside if weather permits.
Eating plan-
I will continue to follow the intermittent fasting (7 am- 5 pm time window.)
I will follow the 80/20 percent rule. 80 % is healthy, clean foods, while 20 % is fun foods (Yes, I will still enjoy a pizza and an adult beverage or two).
I will make sure my water intake is at least 80 oz of water a day.
As of right now, this is the plan that I know I can do. Being prepared is the first step. I wrote it down on my calendar. I told you all, my blogging followers…. and now I am going to continue to put it into action, because I know in 2 weeks I want to have many realizations that my body is now able to do things that it couldn’t do today! Here we are! Let’s go!
