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the 100 workout

Cardio/HIITWhitney CarlsonComment
the 100 workout

It has been awhile since we've released a fun, random workout. :) This one is tough but see how many you can make it through and then have your goal be to complete it all the way through as you progress. If you can do this whole circuit, start timing yourself and try to beat your over time each time you do it!

For things like the high knees (90), mountain climbers (70), and butt kicks (30) just count to the number listed (or have a timer to go off after 90 seconds, etc).


If you are in need of a workout plan that doesn't take up too much time but still gets you the results you desire, try our Busy Body 4-Week Workout Plan or pick out another workout plan of your choosing here.


the 100 workout

100 jumping jacks
90 high knees
80 star sit-ups
70 mountain climbers
60 froggers
50 squats
40 jump lunges
30 butt kicks
20 burpees
10 push-ups

5 Reasons Why You Should Never Hike

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5 Reasons Why You Should Never Hike

5 Reasons Why You Should Never Hike

1. There’s really nothing to see…it’s all trees!

You know that Bill Bryson book A Walk in the Woods?  Well, yeah, that’s basically all hiking is, so why waste your time setting out on some crazy adventure just to see more trees?  You’ll spend countless hours in the woods just to get a glimpse of some random scenic viewpoint.  Don’t waste your time…you can just drive to a magnificent view like Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Dante’s View in Death Valley National Park.

2. You’ll get lost

Typically, GPS does not work well and, let’s be honest, nobody really knows how to use a map and compass.  Trails are hard to follow (especially in the fall when leaves cover the trail) and trail junctions are often confusing, so think twice before setting out this weekend! If you must go out to hike, don’t hike so far in that you lose cell reception, which is a great segue…

3. No cell reception

As mentioned above, you will definitely get lost at some point when hiking and you won’t be able to call for help or use Siri to help you down to your car because you will lose cell reception in the woods. 

You can use your phone camera to take pictures of all those trees and even get a cool selfie with the trees, but you won’t be able to do anything with it – on the trail there’s no Instagram, no Snapchat, no Facebook…nothing!  What good is it to set out on a hike if you can’t even share it with your friends?  Sure, you can post/share it later, but why would you ever want to post something after the fact…doesn’t that defeat the purpose of social media?

Pro trip – use hashtags like #wanderlust #adventure #authentic #blessed #goodvibes #YOLO #like4likes

4. Dangerous animals

Where do I even start?  First of all, there are tiny critters just waiting to wreak havoc on your life – annoying bugs, ticks with Lyme disease, mosquitos with Zika, poisonous spiders and other even tinier critters like parasites, waterborne pathogens, and viruses that will hit you without ever seeing them! 

Black bears in Aspen, Colorado

On top of those small critters, you get into some serious dangers from larger animals like bears, mountain lions, cougars, coyotes, wolves, and snakes…animals that will actually eat you!  These angry animals are lurking behind random boulders, waiting at switchbacks and probably hiding in those trees you came to walk amongst.  These animals are most active at dawn and dusk, so you should only hike in the middle of the day.

Pro tip – ticks are attracted to the scent of Starbucks coffee, so if you go to Starbucks you probably should never hike or just avoid that trip before you head out to the trees. 

Snake in Arches National Park

5. Weather never cooperates

No matter what, it’ll either be too hot, too cold, too cloudy, too sunny, too windy, too humid, or too wet and, often, it can be all the above in the same hike.  That just sounds miserable, right?  Unless you have $1,000+ to drop on the top gear at your local REI, it will be miserable because you will not be prepared for the rapid climate changes you’re likely to face.  It’s not just about being comfortable…all of these different conditions can have drastic affects to your health – too hot and it’s heat exhaustion; too cold and it’s hypothermia.  These are serious concerns for every hiker…why would you want to raise your risk for such conditions?

Pro tip – flannel shirts are best all-around for enduring any type of weather condition.  It’s warm enough in cold weather, blocks out the wind and serves as a great sweat towel if it’s hot and humid.


In case you haven’t noticed yet, these warnings are meant to be satirical.  Hiking is our favorite hobby and we’d love for others to get exposed to hiking and all the rewards it provides. We've shared a TON of hiking trip reports and tips here but stay tuned for much more!

As always, follow the Leave No Trace Principles.

Life is Short Make it Count. #23

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Three things you cannot recover in life: the word after it's said, the moment after it's missed, and the time after it's gone. Unknown.

I've always loved the quote above but it really rings true after the horrible act of violence/terrorism in Las Vegas Sunday night.

• Quit saying "yes" to things you don't want to do.
• Spend time with the ones you love.
• Do what makes you happy.
• Quit obsessing over things that do not matter.
• Live your life.

Interested in donating to the Las Vegas Victims' Fund? Click here.


Well, we are obviously back from Colorado (I'm working on finishing up the trip recap!). Getting back was an adventure itself. When we landed back in Atlanta Saturday night, we walked to the shuttle to ride to Park N Fly (where we always park!). I was looking for the ticket that shows where we parked and we realized we had someone else's bag. This bag is not black and is not your standard looking bag! Scott ran the bag all the way back up to the airport (this isn't that short of a walk). The lady must have grabbed ours but turned around and came back to the airport. After waiting for her and finally getting that sorted out we headed home. We use Waze (the GPS app) and it told us about a terrible accident on 85 that had all lanes closed. I tried to exit where it told me but ended up back on the highway (not used to the area!) in the traffic. However, we also have Peach Pass so we worked our way over to the Peach Pass lane and never even really had to slow down while the other lanes were backed up for miles. I couldn't help but think that if we had our suitcase and left on time, we could have been involved in that accident. You never know, but it could have been a blessing in disguise.

Since we've been back, besides working on the website, I'm back to coaching Playball and volunteering with Girls on the Run. A few weeks before we went out of town I started coaching for Girls on the Run. I'm loving it so far! If you have daughters, check to see if there is a chapter near you! It's an excellent girls empowerment program.


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Hiking the Art Loeb Trail in Pisgah National Forest
Looking Glass Rock Hike in Pisgah National Forest

Workouts

After getting back into the groove of being home, working, etc. we had mountain withdrawals so this past Saturday we headed up to Pisgah National Forest in Brevard, NC. We did two hikes, Art Loeb Trail and also Looking Glass Rock Trail. This wasn't our first time on either trail but both trails were considerably more crowded than we remember. Hiking is a very popular sport now it seems.

Our workout during our trip was hiking (obviously!). The Monday after we got home I started doing the She Sweats 12-Week Transformation. I AM IN LOVE AGAIN. I can't tell you how good it feels to be lifting again. I haven't truly lifted to my fullest potential in months because of stress, our move, hurting my neck, and signing up for a 6-week boot camp. Boot camp is great for some people but it definitely isn't for me. I took Sunday off after we got back and have been on track with the workout plan ever since starting last Monday. Normally when I do this workout plan I'll start on week 5 but I started from week 1 this time since I feel like I've lost so much muscle over the last year. I was so sore last week...my arms, chest, and legs!

I'm having to flip-flop some days because of hiking or other commitments that I have but I'm completing each workout as listed during the week listed!

In case you've missed it, we do have a challenge going on right now for the She Sweats 12-Week Transformation. Learn more about it here. Disclaimer: The plan is a download you receive via email, the picture below is of something that my sister had made for me (the workout plan in book form!).

She Sweats 12-Week Transformation

Nutrition

Like I mentioned, we came back late Saturday night. We took Sunday to grocery shop and prep some food for the week ahead. We made Bison Chili and Grilled Orange Chicken. Our eating out consisted of Zoes Kitchen and Pescados Burritos (after our hikes!).

Clean Eating at Zoes Kitchen
Clean Eating at Costco

I've been meaning to share this for months now but I always forget! We always get questions about hiking nutrition. I'll do a more in-depth post on this soon but NOW Foods sent us their BCAA Big 6 to try (DISCLAIMER: We were sent the product for free. All opinions are ours.). We have tried both the grape (which smells like bubble gum!) and watermelon. They both taste excellent. BCAA Big 6 is caffeine-free and aids in recovery from intense exercise. It's perfect after our hikes. We just add water and the powder to a blender bottle and drink it up!

You can read more about and purchase NOW Foods products (including the BCAA Big 6) here on Amazon or browse NOW Foods products here. They have so many products! Things like the maple syrup, sugarless sugar, supplements, and even delicious energy/trail mixes!
NOW BCAA Big 6

Until next week, have a good one! Let us know if you ever have any questions or comments! I've loved hearing from you about the updates! Click here to read all of our updates.