Day 8 Crossfit
Dave called me from work and told me he was going to do his workout on his lunch break so when we got home we could head straight to the movie. Since he didn't give me much notice I didn't have time to go to the gym. Instead I did my work out at home in the back yard. The weather was PERFECT! Not to hot, not to cold. I was able to find different ways to tweak the exercises so that I could still get a good work out without going to the gym. Here's what I did:
30 Push-ups
30 Box Jumps
30 Wall Balls
30yrds of Lunges
(3 sets of each)
I couldn't find my yoga mat so I used a door mat to cushion my hands a bit while doing push ups
I used the diving board for box jumps and it worked great!
I don't own a medicine ball so I made do with what I had. I did the wall balls using an exercise ball.
The walk way next to the pool was perfect for lunges….15 down, and 15 back.
It only took me 23 minutes to finish all three sets. I decided I wanted a bit more, so I went for a 13 minute run around the neighborhood. It was so lovely. The trees are starting to change color and this week the mountains got a bit of snow on the tops. It felt like I could have ran forever. One thing that contributed a TON to me feeling like I could run forever is my inhaler. I have been looking for that thing for two months and finally found it yesterday. About a year ago I developed asthma and sometimes when I work out I have a really hard time breathing, making it that much harder to catch my breath. I used two puffs of the inhaler at the first of my workout and I was set for the entire workout.
When Dave got home we headed straight to the movie. "The Invention of Lying". It was cute. A lot different than I thought, but cute. Not my favorite, but entertaining, cute and fun.
Dave's mom has been asking us to send her pictures of the outside of the house we are hoping to buy so after the movie we headed over to the house to take a few pics.
View form the back yard
After taking the pics we went to eat at Famous Dave's tonight. It was really good. This is only my second time eating there and I really like it!
We ended the night with an episode of The Office, The Hills and Cougar town. Does anyone else HATE Kristin Cavalari? I seriously can't stand her. (and yes, my husband watches the hills…. he used to make fun of it but now he's hooked).
QA:
Do you have asthma or use an inhaler when you work out?
Do you watch the hills?
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homecookedem on 2009.10.03
Way to make a great at-home workout!! You should be a Fitness magazine model!! You make all the moves look so easy!
Woooooaahhh! That is a HUGE and gorgeous home!! Holy cow, 3 car garage??!! Amazing view!! All I know is you guys MUST be doin' ok to be able to buy that home!
Good luck on buying your new home!! It is definitely exciting to be a homeowner!! 
Have a great weekend!!
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Natalie on 2009.10.03
thanks for the comment emily! About the house..its is a short sale, so if we get it we will be getting a screaming good deal. I hope it happens! Hope you have a great weekend too!!
Diana on 2009.10.03
I do have asthma but I don't have an inhaler. Running is really hard for me because after a while I just can't breathe properly.
That's a great workout!
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Taylor@Joy of Food on 2009.10.03
Great pictures of your work out. The house looks great and what a view you have from the back yard.
I remember watching Laguna beach and I hated Kristin, so I imagine I wouldn't like her in The Hills either. We're just on season 3 or 4 (the one where they go to Paris) here so have a long way to go before the season you're watching
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Karyn on 2009.10.03
great at home workout. this is definitely something i could see myself doing in my dorm room!
i will only watch the hills when they are repeat and on the tv at the gym and i'm on the elliptical. seriously. its the only time i can justify it to myself hahah
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girlrunningaround on 2009.10.03
Looks like a killer workout!
Thanks for the nice comment on my site. I actually ran into your blog last week thru twitter. Someone had tweeted about your Diet Coke post and I clicked over.
I'm adding you to my google reader!
Liz on 2009.10.03
Nice impromtu workout! Diving board for box jumps = genius!
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Deva (Voracious Vorilee) on 2009.10.03
I do have asthma and do use an inhaler before working out 90% of the time. I can tell a difference in my breathing abilities when I don't use an inhaler and it really does help me.
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Jacqueline on 2009.10.03
Natalie,
You have such a wonderful blog! I just read through a lot of your posts and really enjoyed them.
Will you be doing another 30 day challenge after Crossfit is over?
Thank you for stopping by my blog!
Sam on 2009.10.03
I love The Hills, it's definitely one of my guilty pleasures! We're a few seasons behind here in the UK though I think, so I'm not sure who Kristin is. But surely she can't be any more irritating than a certain Mr Pratt?!
Cara (Cara Craves...) on 2009.10.03
That possible future house of your looks gorgeous! Nice view!
I am also a fan of The Hills, but have yet to watch the new season's episode…I must get on that. Oh the drama that ensues…it's a guilty pleasure of mine.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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Julie on 2009.10.03
I just found your blog and I LOVE it. I can relate sooo much to your story and I am in the process of gaining a happy and healthy lifestyle back. I started a blog to connect with my journey but that became to stressful and I got obsessed with it like other things. I decided to blog about a different aspect, that I enjoy blogging about. I will definitely be following.
Madeline on 2009.10.03
I have become more of a fan of The City, mostly because Kristen makes me want to puke… I used to have exercise induced asthma when I was younger, but luckily I grew out of it! I do remember that it was NOT fun!
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kay (eating machine) on 2009.10.03
i have wicked allergies, so i don't run outside-i can't breath when i try to
that house looks cute! buying a house is such a mix of stress and fun, isn't it?
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Katherine on 2009.10.03
nice to meet you natalie!
like the workout! my hubby and i do similar types of things around our house to stay fit too. it's a little bit crowded in the winter becuase we live in the condo, but it's amazing what a great workout you can get by being creative!
i occasionally watch the hills and i saw it this week and OH MY. i'm sure the ratings will be flying with kristin.
sophia on 2009.10.03
Girl! You've got some guns, and you're MIGHTY strong! Look at you leap! Wow! And how did you get those action shots? So cool!
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Katie on 2009.10.03
This has nothing to do with inhalers, or with reality television, or even CrossFit. I just don't know where else to post this
I just found your blog, and I had to re-read a few sections because I could not believe my eyes…your words were almost identical to ones I have written before. About being awakened to the fact that calorie counting, restriction, exercise to PURGE calories instead of for the THRILL of exercising, etc etc etc etc etc etc…it is a long road for us en re: body acceptance, but I am sure you are like me and have learned from every single negative experience, from every problem…our problems are what make us whole, I think, does that make sense? Anyway, I too am just starting to really become a (more) confident gal and embracing my own power…I still have days when I want to cry, and DO cry, but they are dwindling, thank goodness
Thank you so much for sharing your story and all your blog posts….I am so excited to read more!!!
Love,
Katie
ps. sorry for the freakinlongass comment
Ellen @ peaceinmotion on 2009.10.03
awesome workout girl. seriously motivating
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Stef on 2009.10.03
I love reading your blog and all your positive energy. I have been following you for a couple weeks now. I just wanted to let you know that I awarded your blog with the Kreativ Blogger Award.
P.S. The house is beautiful!
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Marina on 2009.10.03
I have asthma since I was 7. I don't use my inhaler on a regular basis, because I'm lazy, but I take it before my workouts. It helps a lot, without it, I would just die there on the track. And I take a different inhaler with me, so if y breathing gets harder, I can inhale it and breathe. And we all know how much breathing is important
Kristine on 2009.10.03
i love famous daves! and i love the hills! im not sure about this season with lauren gone. im not a big fan or kristen either.
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Courtney on 2009.10.04
Love the action shots!!! So cute and fun! Sounds like you had a butt kicking workout. Can't believe the view from the back of that house!! So amazing. I hope you get it!!
I used to watch the Hills, but don't anymore. Have too many other crappy shows to keep up on!!! Vampire Diaries is my current fave. I'm way too old for these shows but can't help it!!! :>
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Natalie on 2009.10.04
ha ha!! You're funny! I hear ya about trying to keep up on all the shows, its tough! I've never watched vampire diaries, i need to give it a whirl!!
Elizabeth S. (The Dallas Celiac) on 2009.10.04
The house is gorgeous! Hope you get it!
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Margaret on 2009.10.04
Natalie, that house looks great! Hopefully you get it.
And I do watch the Hills. What is up with Kirsten. I've never been a fan, but seriously. She was nuts and Justin Bobby..ewwww. Do you watch The City too?
Also, I was going to ask you. I've heard a lot about Crossfit because it's pretty big out here in Seattle. But mostly it is from groups against it, but you make it look like it's fun and doable. What do you think? Do you feel safe doing it, the moves and everything? Sorry, I'm always late leaving a comment on your blog!
Diana on 2009.10.05
Good luck w/ the house! We just closed on ours last week, so I know how exciting this time can be! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Oh and yes, I watch the Hills…I just can't help myself!
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