Hey, buddies! And similar to that the primary week of our actual summer time break is coming to a detailed. It was a HOT one right here in south Charlotte, and we noticed temperatures above 100 a number of instances, which was stifling mixed with the humidity. I do know I’ve lived via many summers in Florida and a summer time in Charlotte, however wow, it actually hits you when it will get like this. We spent loads of time inside due to it.
This week, I taught my common 5 lessons, labored on the weblog, had a strolling date with a pal, tried out a new-to-me treadmill class at Life Time with some visiting trainers (it was so good, and a giant shout out to UltraFit), and met my neighborhood woman buddies for an informal outside dinner by the pool too.
It was a pleasant week, and we don’t have a lot on the agenda this weekend apart from celebrating Dave for Father’s Day on Sunday, and I’m going to a tennis clinic (the subsequent stage up), which I’m a little bit nervous about. Want me luck on that.
Let’s get to the present faves of the week …
Enjoyable
Brady’s first time bowling
We are able to now add bowling to the checklist of actions we’ve executed with Brady within the final month, after going to mini golf a few weeks in the past. Brady actually preferred bowling, and I preferred that it was indoors in air-con on a very popular summery day.
We went to Sports Connection, which is a giant bowling and leisure spot not too removed from us that we truly didn’t even know existed till a fast Google search revealed it.
Throughout this go to, we solely bowled one recreation, earlier than stopping to play the arcade video games. I truly do take pleasure in bowling, however I hadn’t been in so a few years (I actually don’t suppose I had bowled for perhaps 9 years, having bowled solely as soon as in California), so I used to be very rusty. I may’ve executed a pair extra video games, however one was a lot for Brady’s consideration. Dave gained, by the way in which, however not less than I broke 100.
Brady didn’t love that he needed to allow us to take our turns each time, however he did love rolling his ball down the lane. One time he threw it so onerous he fell down on his aspect, and it was hilarious (he was okay, clearly). However I did spend loads of time laughing when he was up there. It was lovely.
Three cheers for enjoyable actions! (Though, I’ve to confess, he had a complete tantrum when it was time to go away, as a result of he didn’t need the enjoyable to be over — oh parenthood.)
Vogue
The shorts of the summer time
I ordered so many pairs of denims shorts earlier than touchdown on two pairs that I truly like, and this high-waisted light-wash denim is my favourite. I’ve been sporting them nonstop, paired with a strong coloration prime. And I’m sporting the darker wash within the photos above from bowling.
(Discover the shorts right here, my tank is right here, and right here’s my bag.)
I often put on a dimension six in pants/shorts, however on this model, I put on a dimension 4, in order that they run a bit large. The material is gentle and mushy, they’re excessive waisted, they’ve pockets, and so they cowl sufficient leg in order that they don’t really feel too quick. And it’s very a lot shorts season over right here, so I’ll be in these loads. For those who’re in want of some well-priced jean shorts, give ’em a go.
Little delights
A number of little issues value mentioning …
Pool time. Final weekend, we went to our neighborhood pool on a Sunday afternoon, and I had simply woken up from a nap so was a bit groggy (as had been Brady and Dave, as a result of all of us took naps that day after not sleeping nicely the evening earlier than). I hadn’t deliberate to swim or get my hair moist, however Brady needed me to take him down the slide (whereas Dave was speaking to somebody, as a result of often Dave goes down with him), so we went down thrice in a row. Not solely did I get my hair moist (and I needed to wash it once more, dang), but it surely was so enjoyable and we went so quick — which made me surprise why I by no means go down the slide after we’re there — it’s a very good time.
Level of the story: We didn’t have a pool or go in a pool for the eight years we lived in California, and it’s such a straightforward and laid-back exercise in the summertime, and I really like the addition of it to our lives. Brady is clearly a fan, and Dave and I all the time have enjoyable too, even after we’re not planning to, if that makes any sense. Additionally, my hat from Bass Professional Retailers beneath is one which I purchased virtually a 12 months in the past on my journey to the Keys with my household to celebrate my dad, and so it’s my particular hat. 🙂
A physique wrap. I do know I discussed that final Friday afternoon I went to the Ballantyne Resort Spa to make use of up a present card Dave gave me for Mom’s Day. As a substitute of getting an everyday therapeutic massage, I made a decision to strive a Stress Aid Physique Wrap, which is a 50-minute service. I wasn’t fairly certain what to anticipate, and I truly preferred that I didn’t know what I used to be moving into.
After utilizing the sauna and steam room, I went again for my service right into a particular room with bathe heads and a tile flooring (not like the common therapeutic massage rooms). I laid on my abdomen on the desk, whereas my therapist rubbed an exfoliating scrub throughout my physique, half by half, wiping it off after every move. Then, she did the identical once I flipped over. From there, she placed on a CBD cream (that’s the stress aid half), on every physique half. And right here’s the bizarre half: Apparently I used to be laying on prime of a giant plastic sheet, as a result of after the CBD cream was on, she pulled the plastic up from below me and wrapped it round me and mounted it with heat towels. I wasn’t precisely claustrophobic, however I did must scratch my nostril at one level and couldn’t get my arms free, in order that was enjoyable. However whereas I used to be wrapped, she gave me a brief scalp and foot therapeutic massage — beloved that.
I didn’t go to sleep throughout the service, however I used to be positively relaxed, and on the finish, I felt refreshed. As soon as once more, it was unusual. I wouldn’t get it once more, however I’m glad I attempted it. I’ll get an everyday therapeutic massage subsequent time for certain.
Nevertheless, not a part of the “little delights” part, however I used to be sporting my AirPods within the sauna, and put them in my spa gown pocket. And I assume I left them within the pocket. I got here house with out them, and the spa can’t discover them both. That’s my second pair I’ve misplaced, so … darn. Anywho, I really like a very good spa service, and this one was an occasion.
Exercises
My exercises from final week
Right here’s the place I share a recap of my earlier week of exercises. I share this to indicate you ways I attempt to get range in my week, and the way I all the time take a relaxation day (virtually all the time). However keep in mind, I do some bit greater than the typical particular person, as a result of I’m a gaggle health teacher.
Exercises from the week of 6/5
- Monday: Taught 1-hour barbell class, 9:45 a.m., took 1-hour scorching yoga move, 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: Taught 1-hour barre class with gentle weights, 9:30 a.m., took 45-minute barre class with gentle weights, 10:45 a.m.
- Wednesday: Taught 45-minute barre class with gentle weights, 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday: Taught 45-minute combo class with weights, 9:45 a.m.
- Friday: Taught 45-minute barbell class, 11:30 a.m.
- Saturday: 10 minutes incline strolling on treadmill and took 1-hour scorching yoga move, 10:30 a.m.
- Sunday: Took 90-minute tennis clinic, 11:30 a.m.
This previous week was a very good one, as a result of I slot in two various kinds of scorching yoga move lessons, which each felt nice on the physique. I attempted a new-to-me yoga format at Life Time, referred to as SOL, which I actually preferred. I additionally taught my common 5 lessons and returned to tennis after taking the final week off. I didn’t take a full relaxation day or do a solo exercise, however I can’t appear to suit all the things in every week, so I’ll attempt to do one or the opposite this upcoming week. I really want to spend extra time on simply me, however I’m already doing a lot motion, it’s onerous to make it occur. Oh nicely!
Finest learn of the week …
Right here’s an article I learn this week that I felt like sharing with you:
Social media positivity. Whereas I believe it’s sensible for everybody to have social media boundaries, I additionally suppose you need to be in the precise headspace everytime you scroll, any time you scroll. This article takes that concept additional by recommending how you need to goal to truly work together on social media, so that you just don’t really feel so alone from it. There are some worthy points in this one, and in the event you’re battling social media use, this may very well be a very good learn for you. Reminder: For those who’re feeling down, don’t scroll.
Quote of the week …
Right here’s a thought from considered one of my morning mediations on the Headspace app:
Weblog archives of the week …
There are such a lot of posts on the weblog value revisiting, so let’s look again at two good ones (one current, one older) …
Health nook. I hope you preferred this one all about what you need to find out about consuming earlier than your exercise … “Fitness corner: Should you eat before your workout?”
Exercise planning. Do you place any thought into which exercises you do every week? Right here’s some perception on how to try this … “How to schedule your week of workouts.”
That’s all I’ve bought for you at this time!
Have an exquisite day and weekend, my buddies. See you again right here quickly! 🙂
Questions of the day for YOU …
How was your week?
What are you as much as this weekend?
What’s a enjoyable exercise you haven’t executed in far too lengthy?
