BE A SMART LAZY – excercise without grossness

Ever wanted to get toned for that hot summer body but grimace at the thought of dripping sweat on the treadmill or gasping for air on the track field?

First. World. Problems.

STORY. OF. MY. LIFE.

I’ll admit, I’m a damn lazy person. But besides that, I’m also highly self-conscious of being sweaty, smelly, and gross. My laziness, in combination with bad weather and high humidity in Cleveland, resulted in a week of failed attempts to work out at Veale(CWRU athletics center) with my housemate Tamsies. But that doesn’t mean we stopped consuming high calories at night, if you know what I mean. Derpp…

Sunday afternoon PHO with Tamsies, result of our evening ventures..(-_-)

Eventually, I figured if I can’t make it to the elliptical or treadmill, I should at least stretch out and try the Backyard Boot Camp workout I read on Fitness before my pitiful muscles decay further. Little did I know that these simple stretches and exercises can be just as helpful as running your ass off and sweating balls on the track field. My main concern is toning and reducing cellulite, so it might not be as effective if you’re looking to lose weight.

But as far as I’m concerned, it’s pretty awesome for casually bending your arms and legs here and there while watching Suits. Who says you have to hit the gym (which takes 15-20min for me to walk to) and feel disgusting to tone and firm skin? Though I just started two days ago, my skin already seems tighter; I feel satisfied and healthier, while watching my latest tv obsession. WIN :D

In addition, mix in some beginner yoga to loosen up neck, shoulder, and back tension or to simply relax, and you’re golden J

Cheers~

The Hangover

Oh... Saturday mornings, jolly times ain't it? Waking up to a mind spinning headache and mouth as dry as Africa after a wild and possibly embarrassing Friday night out…

Word of advice, as much you want to think you'll get better at boom the longer you play, you don't. So refrain from further challenging yourself for redemption, or you might as well be chugging tequila shots. (Learned that the hard way.) Other pointers? Stay AWAY from your phone. (sorry to everyone who received a text between the hours of 12am-3am). Also try not to seem crazy i.e. running away or hiding behind trees, it’s tempting I know.

Hmm, so it'll be another awkward Monday morning. What are those you may ask? When your boss asks how was your weekend and all you can think of to appropriately respond is “uh..good”, followed by “what did you do” and awkward silence for a good 5 seconds before you manage to blurt out “um, not much”, while you’re really thinking “you know, went out, slept, ate, and went out some more”. (-_-)

When you finally manage to crawl out of bed for food:

 

Hm… chipotle ain’t ever on the same level as Pho, but apparently it’s also worse in Cleveland than in Colorado… Superior Pho, please move to campus, I swear you’ll be the best business on Euclid.. Nothing can beat Pho as comfort food on those weekend mornings.

Cheers to yet another unproductive day~