This week flew by. Having my new sidekick, Oscar, definitely keeps things a bit busier. I’m lucky to be able to take Oscar to work with me, but I don’t want him to feel cooped up all day either. We walk and/or run in the mornings and then take 2-3 walks throughout the day and 1 in the evening. He definitely gets his exercise!
By the end of the day, this is what he looks like:
Okay, okay….who am I kidding…he wears me out just as much haha…
If We Treated Ourselves Like We Treat Our Dogs
Yesterday morning, Oscar and I set out on a 2 mile run. He does so great on the leash and just runs alongside me the whole time! My new running buddy is the best!
Having Oscar around this week definitely got me thinking. What if humans treated themselves more like we treat our dogs?
Most of us make sure our dogs get walked and do some sort of exercise daily. We don’t feed them crap food, and instead make sure they’re eating what’s good for them. We give them treats, but don’t overdo it.
Why, then, do people give themselves so many passes? Days without exercise. Junk food more than health food. It’s a bit backwards if you think about it. I wonder what would happen if we all started treating our bodies and health/fitness like we treat our animals. Think about this the next time you’re feeling unmotivated to go workout or the next time you find yourself indulging in junk food a bit too much. If we all just paid a little bit more attention, I think we could all make some positive changes for the better!
Shoulder Workout
Tuesday evening, I did a shoulder workout with a friend of mine. We both wanted to do something quick, but effective. Here’s what we did:
4 sets/15 reps of each of the following exercises:
-DB Shoulder Press
-EZ Bar Upright Rows
-DB Alternating Front Raises
-Rear Delt Fly’s
Burnout: 7 sets of Lateral Raises w/ 5 lb plates
Here’s the kicker: rest only 30 seconds in between sets.
It doesn’t look tough on paper, but we had a good shoulder pump going by the end!
After work today, I’m heading down to the boxing gym to get my punching on! Hope you have a great rest of the day!
Questions for the Day:
1. Do you prioritize your dog’s health?
2. Do you prioritize your own health in the same way as your dog’s?
