There’s something about birthdays…
I love birthdays. I love celebrating other people’s birthdays and, after the occasional short-lived panic attack, I love celebrating my birthday too. But, despite my love of birthdays, the anticipation of one arriving can sometimes send me into a bit of a frenzy. I always want to feel, and look, my absolute best on each birthday. So at the end of Summer or the very beginning of Fall I’ll inevitably have a moment of “Oh wow – My birthday is in ___ weeks. Time to get serious.” And I’ll proceed to order all the anti-aging products at Sephora and start working out like a crazy person.
This Summer was especially fun and, if I’m honest, indulgent, so this year’s birthday pandemonium has had a touch more hysteria than normal. Enter – Project Comeback.
I adore having goals and something to reach for. I thrive when I’m pushing myself and trying to achieve something tangible. What I’m trying to say here, is that I’m hyper-competitive. And I’m definitely my favorite opponent. So, with almost 6 weeks to countdown, I’m happily chugging along towards my goals. While diet is a huge factor in a healthy lifestyle and in losing weight, I’m going to focus on the fitness aspect first.
So, without further ado, here’s a week of workouts in Project Comeback:
Monday:
- 11am: Stretching + 25 minutes of cardio
- 4:30pm: Personal training session
Tuesday:
- 11am: Stretching + 25 minutes of cardio
- 4:15pm: TRX class at Wheelhouse
Wednesday:
- 11am: Stretching + 20 minute bodyweight circuit
- 5pm: 30 minutes of cardio + sauna
Thursday:
- 11am: Stretching + 25 minutes of cardio
- 4:15pm: TRX class at Wheelhouse
Friday:
- 11am: Stretching + 20 minute core workout
Saturday:
- 4 mile run
- Personal training session
Sunday:
Tell me the truth – How do YOU deal with birthdays?
Note: This isn’t a guide for anyone else, nor am I telling you how you should workout. Everyone responds to different types of workouts and intensity, and if you’re unsure how to get started on your fitness journey, I recommend talking to a trainer or consulting your doctor first to ensure you’re healthy enough to begin working out regularly.