Week 2, Quarantine Diaries
kim sauter
welcome to my online health and fitness community
We made it to week TWO! How is everyone feeling? I am now binging Housewives of Beverly Hills and spending my nights scrolling through my camera roll reminiscing about my travel adventures of days past. I took this photo in January when I was in Scottsdale and I can’t tell you how grateful I am for the time away and how much I will never take for granted again. Even meeting a friend for coffee has become a distant memory.
Here we go. Buckle UP! Just like last week, here is what I have been doing to stay sane and moderately healthy during corona quarantine!
fuel
I am still making my green smoothie every day. I have to be honest, the thought of cooked chicken on lettuce for dinner one more time is enough to send me over the edge. I am ready to start adding more variety and cooked foods because it is seriously getting OLD. Today, as I was driving around and listening to Nicki Minaj, I thought to myself, “I wonder what Chef Tyler is cooking”. TBH this isn’t out of the ordinary as I often think of him, his amazing cusine and how much I MISS HIM. I know you miss him too, I have never been more excited about a project in my life, are you ready for this?! Coming soon, in the next few days soon. Ill be posting more details and how to register ASAP.
Join us for a LIVE cooking class hosted by Coquette and featuring Chef Tyler! About to pass out at the thought of cooking along with Chef T all from the comforts of our own homes! You will be able to ask questions and interact with your friends just like a classroom experience. We provide you a shopping list and suggested wine pairing. Purchase your class and watch for the classroom link in your email 10 minutes prior to 5:30 PM CT start time.
fitness
I am SORE from my group workouts! I guess that is a good thing. I am still grinding it out on the Peloton and also mixing in workouts with clients at the Capitol. There currently is no set schedule but if you are interested in meet ups join the Accountability Group on Facebook! Keeping connections with clients I usually train 4-5X per week has made a difference mentally. The more “normal” we can keep our routines right now the better. I caved today and stopped at Starbucks for a “Gary”. It was phenomenal. First time I have been there in ten days, #proud. If you haven’t watched “Bradbucks” on Brad Goreski’s IG you. need. to. They are so damn cute!
Missed our most recent meet up? Don’t worry I have you covered. This booty burner will target muscles to failure and you’ll feel it when you try to get out of bed the next day. I usually make up my workouts on the fly so I have tried my best to decipher in “Kim Speak” below:
Skater Jumps - tap the ground. 30 sec slow, 30 sec pick up speed
Squat w lean forward in between reps 30
Skater jumps again 30
Jumping jacks 30
Burpees w pushup 30
High Plank hold
Left leg in to chest and backwards extension 30
Hold knee in 15
Pulse 20
L leg fire hydrant 30
Hold at top and circle 30
Want more? Click here for PART 1 and PART 2.
fun
I have done four face masks this week. FOUR. I have also done at home dermaplanes, tinted my eyebrows myself, deep conditioned my hair, watched endless hours of makeup tutorials... I am walking out of quarantine a better, hotter version than I was before. More on eyebrow tinting later. I am doing my research as the second brow was a little touch and go. I know eyebrows are supposed to look like “sisters”. but after I was done mine looked more like “cousins”. Oops. I am going to make a vlog and show you exactly how to do it. Now that I have washed my face a few times I am in love with them and will probably tint them once a week. I know, I know, I can get microblading but I am too cheap and too indecisive to commit.
Currently using the following:
1. Dermaflash - I really do love this for home use. It does not compare to an actual dermaplane but I’m a fan. If you are thinking to yourself, WTF Coach Kim is shaving her face. Why yes, yes I am and I have taken the peach fuzz off for many, many years now (you have it too if you don’t). My favorite podcast that explains dermaplaning can be found here. Fast forward to the interview… Does anyone have an at home face steamer they love? DM me!
2. Dr. Dennis Gross At Home Peel Pads - You can use these every day to keep that glow and get rid of dull, dead skin. I love these and take them with on vacation to help detox and also use before night out makeup. I have converted most of my girl gang to be fans.
3. Nurse Jamie Face Roller - TBH this has been sitting in my cabinet since I bought it. I have had A LOT of time on my hands so I have started rolling my face while wearing my mask to really push in product. According to the website: The Nurse Jamie Instant UpLift allows you to painlessly sculpt a firmer facial contour from the comfort of your home. The sleek design features a handle with a rotating head covered in 24 precious tourmaline stones that temporarily energize, enhance and lift your skin. With a rhythmic rolling action, this beauty tool improves the tone and texture of your skin to promote a more youthful-looking you. Standby on my thoughts. Rolling my face as I type this.
Thanks for being here, part of my community and for your emails of response last week. I read all of them! Thank you to Sally, Noelle, Jennifer, Shannon, Kathy, Kristin and Kat for all the love! I appreciate each one of you and am counting the days to our cooking class this week! XO