4:30-5:30 pm I did what I like to call "Free Flow Yoga". This is when I put "yoga" music on and just do my own thing. It's wonderful. It allows me to observe my practice and push myself less. It's like a check in with myself - see my progress and weaknesses and or strengths.
So I popped on so Yoga Music and when all out. What I noticed was: I am naturally correcting my positions - tucking the tailbone, hugging all the muscles together, pulling in those bandhas - going deeper into the positions gradually without thought or focus on my part. My Traingle is really good, and felt great after all the ab work I've done this week so far. Lots of Sun Salutations and flow. Very nice. When I started to tired I slowed it down a little and took it to the floor. Wrapped it all up with a lovely deadman pose... then that darn phone rang next to my head!
All and all a very nice practice today! Lots of sweat too!
This week's idea for an easy increase in health: Now that we've increased our H2O intake - Let's add a few drops of lemon juice to that water! What does it do? Well, for one it adds some zest, which in my opinion is always great! But it also detoxes your liver and other organs in a very very gentle fashion. Nothing too shocking to the system. But add some Lemon juice to that H2O for some zest and cleansing this week and enjoy the benefits!
Sweat on!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Wednesday!
Super Slim Down.... I got 4 consecutive hours of sleep this morning/last night. YAY!! But had an early appt so missed the morning workout and had to do it this afternoon again. :( But I got 'er done!!
Love this workout - squeezes a lot of great stuff in to a short time period!! I am more flexy than last time I did it. My Triangle is kickin!! And the Sweat is pourin!
Fab workout! But I have been wanting to get that running into my sched... But hubby's out of town this week again on business... so if I get running in it's gonna be IN - doors.
Man, working out in the afternoon gives me a great excuse to take a cool shower in this heat and humidity! Silverlinings, everyone! Look for them.
Sweat on!
Love this workout - squeezes a lot of great stuff in to a short time period!! I am more flexy than last time I did it. My Triangle is kickin!! And the Sweat is pourin!
Fab workout! But I have been wanting to get that running into my sched... But hubby's out of town this week again on business... so if I get running in it's gonna be IN - doors.
Man, working out in the afternoon gives me a great excuse to take a cool shower in this heat and humidity! Silverlinings, everyone! Look for them.
Sweat on!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday!
Let me begin by stating: I am going on 4 hours of sleep and a can of EMV... and I think 400 calories of actual food so far today and it's almost 3 pm.
That said - I wish to also state : I LOVE YOU, DENI PRESTON!!! Yoga Basic Flow 122 episode I think. Flow Flow Flow all the way through. I was so THERE! In the MOMENT! Triangle you are MINE! I OWN that pose! Yeah, Baby!
How can I be this upbeat today? I'ts all about attitude! I decided I was gonna have a terrific day! And... That's what I am having. Mountains of laundry being folding and everything- my day is grrrreat! - as Tony would put it.
Don't let anything get in the way of your workout! - barring emergency and illness - be human! but don't let anything else stop your workout! Be Brave! Be Bold! Visualize the body you want and become! Don;t let old thinking stand in your way!
You are Beautiful! Shine!!
Sweat on!
That said - I wish to also state : I LOVE YOU, DENI PRESTON!!! Yoga Basic Flow 122 episode I think. Flow Flow Flow all the way through. I was so THERE! In the MOMENT! Triangle you are MINE! I OWN that pose! Yeah, Baby!
How can I be this upbeat today? I'ts all about attitude! I decided I was gonna have a terrific day! And... That's what I am having. Mountains of laundry being folding and everything- my day is grrrreat! - as Tony would put it.
Don't let anything get in the way of your workout! - barring emergency and illness - be human! but don't let anything else stop your workout! Be Brave! Be Bold! Visualize the body you want and become! Don;t let old thinking stand in your way!
You are Beautiful! Shine!!
Sweat on!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday and Monday!
Sunday- Pick your spot Pilates! I think it was about 45 mins, plus stretching. Hubby came in during asked if I was having fun - said, "yeah". He went away shaking his head.
Monday! Trim and Tone with Ellen Barrett. Pilates/Yoga mix. Both days were hardcore tummy workouts. Tomorrow hoping to get away from the abs and into other spots. Pilates, no matter the workout is HARD on those abs!!
Cooling off this week? Yes it will!! YAY!!! Maybe by next week, those of us who have stayed indoors will get to jog a little!!
Sweat on!!
Monday! Trim and Tone with Ellen Barrett. Pilates/Yoga mix. Both days were hardcore tummy workouts. Tomorrow hoping to get away from the abs and into other spots. Pilates, no matter the workout is HARD on those abs!!
Cooling off this week? Yes it will!! YAY!!! Maybe by next week, those of us who have stayed indoors will get to jog a little!!
Sweat on!!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Thursday!
Late night with baby!!! Would NOt let it keep me from working out!!! Super Slim DOwn with Ellen Barrett ~~ As I have said before it is a FABULOUS workout!
Sweat sweat SWEAT! Fantastic Core workout!! My abs are getting kicked when I do this one. BUt they are also getting stronger!! My flexibility is s-l-o-w-l-y increasing, but it IS increasing!! YAY!!
I get this wonderful undertheskin shaky feeling after a great workout!! I LOVE it!! Even after stretching this lovely feeling sticks around. It is a feeling that says, "You did well! You pushed yourself!! It is making a difference!". LOVE IT!
So, don't forget that water this week - AND next week it looks like if you're in this super HOT zones, like me. Increase the water intake and decrease the outside labor, if possible!
So workout Smart! Work out FUN! Sweat on!!
Sweat sweat SWEAT! Fantastic Core workout!! My abs are getting kicked when I do this one. BUt they are also getting stronger!! My flexibility is s-l-o-w-l-y increasing, but it IS increasing!! YAY!!
I get this wonderful undertheskin shaky feeling after a great workout!! I LOVE it!! Even after stretching this lovely feeling sticks around. It is a feeling that says, "You did well! You pushed yourself!! It is making a difference!". LOVE IT!
So, don't forget that water this week - AND next week it looks like if you're in this super HOT zones, like me. Increase the water intake and decrease the outside labor, if possible!
So workout Smart! Work out FUN! Sweat on!!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Thursday! - Results and Recipe!
Kickboxing w/ Deni!! Inspirational Deni Preston! Read her story, she's amazing!!
Workout interrupted by baby who got hungry early! But great workout anyway!! The sweat is just dripping off!
I skipped the arms and abs... I did arms yesterday and I am planning on doing abs tomorrow. Don't overwork your areas!! They don't get time to recoop!
We're experiencing a heat wave right now - but don't let it hold you back from your workout!! Just be wise about the timing, if your AC isn't Super, like ours. Try morning or evening when it's cooler! Or if you usually workout outdoors, try some workouts in doors This week! Try the step, or a video to follow, the treadmill, or free weights, bells, yoga, whathaveyou! There are so many options! SO you really don't get to use the excuse that it is too hot to workout!
Are you still drinking that water? Even more important this week! Are you eating more greens? Are any of you having trouble getting those greens in?? Try a green smoothy! If you're not a fan of spinach or collards, throw a couple of servings in the blender with some fruit, maybe even a little honey (My fav way!), a little soy milk, or water, etc - and blend it up!! YUMMY!!! It's a little trick I lay on our kids sometimes!! Get those greens in!!
This week's tip? Cut a few calories in your day. Instead of the whole milk, skim the cream off before drinking some. It's makes great butter anyway. Or purchase Skim. Instead of full fledged soy milk, try the light. Instead of potato chips, try a few rice cakes. Instead of that candy bar grab an apple, pear, banana, etc. Instead of that bagel and cream cheese, try a yogurt smoothy for breakfast. Just try to cut back a few calories - not a ton... just a few. Don't allow yourself to feel deprived. Pick one thing and trade up. Remind yourself you're trading it in for something just as yummy, just a bit better for your body! Don't be obsessive about it. Don't beat yourself if you give in to the slice of chocolate cake... just try to keep it down to ONE slice, and not half the tray. Remember, like everything else in life- what you eat, how much you eat - it's all a choice. That bag of cookies may in fact be calling your name! But you can say NO!
Rice cake recipe - caramel rice cake (or your choice of flavor), topped with 1-2 Tablespoons of fat free whipped cream (or even add a dash of cocoa to the whipped cream and have choc whipped cream!), toss a couple slices of strawberries on top and YUM!! A tasty snack that is under 100 calories!!
This is just a tiny step towards freeing yourself from the bondage of food. Food is GREAT! Don't get me wrong. And yeah, I slip like everyone else. But we should not be victims of our appetite. We need to gain control, so we our appetites and bodies can benefit from our wise choices in healthy, YUMMY food!
Result!! I am becoming more flexible already!! It's FANTASTIC!! You can do it too!
YAY! What a Day! Live it! Love it!! It's your life! Sweat on!
Workout interrupted by baby who got hungry early! But great workout anyway!! The sweat is just dripping off!
I skipped the arms and abs... I did arms yesterday and I am planning on doing abs tomorrow. Don't overwork your areas!! They don't get time to recoop!
We're experiencing a heat wave right now - but don't let it hold you back from your workout!! Just be wise about the timing, if your AC isn't Super, like ours. Try morning or evening when it's cooler! Or if you usually workout outdoors, try some workouts in doors This week! Try the step, or a video to follow, the treadmill, or free weights, bells, yoga, whathaveyou! There are so many options! SO you really don't get to use the excuse that it is too hot to workout!
Are you still drinking that water? Even more important this week! Are you eating more greens? Are any of you having trouble getting those greens in?? Try a green smoothy! If you're not a fan of spinach or collards, throw a couple of servings in the blender with some fruit, maybe even a little honey (My fav way!), a little soy milk, or water, etc - and blend it up!! YUMMY!!! It's a little trick I lay on our kids sometimes!! Get those greens in!!
This week's tip? Cut a few calories in your day. Instead of the whole milk, skim the cream off before drinking some. It's makes great butter anyway. Or purchase Skim. Instead of full fledged soy milk, try the light. Instead of potato chips, try a few rice cakes. Instead of that candy bar grab an apple, pear, banana, etc. Instead of that bagel and cream cheese, try a yogurt smoothy for breakfast. Just try to cut back a few calories - not a ton... just a few. Don't allow yourself to feel deprived. Pick one thing and trade up. Remind yourself you're trading it in for something just as yummy, just a bit better for your body! Don't be obsessive about it. Don't beat yourself if you give in to the slice of chocolate cake... just try to keep it down to ONE slice, and not half the tray. Remember, like everything else in life- what you eat, how much you eat - it's all a choice. That bag of cookies may in fact be calling your name! But you can say NO!
Rice cake recipe - caramel rice cake (or your choice of flavor), topped with 1-2 Tablespoons of fat free whipped cream (or even add a dash of cocoa to the whipped cream and have choc whipped cream!), toss a couple slices of strawberries on top and YUM!! A tasty snack that is under 100 calories!!
This is just a tiny step towards freeing yourself from the bondage of food. Food is GREAT! Don't get me wrong. And yeah, I slip like everyone else. But we should not be victims of our appetite. We need to gain control, so we our appetites and bodies can benefit from our wise choices in healthy, YUMMY food!
Result!! I am becoming more flexible already!! It's FANTASTIC!! You can do it too!
YAY! What a Day! Live it! Love it!! It's your life! Sweat on!
Tuesday and Wednesday!
Tuesday - Super SLim DOwn!
Wednesday - I did Fabulously Fit Moms!! and I added some arms to this routine. I'll tell you more about it later - Promise!
Wednesday - I did Fabulously Fit Moms!! and I added some arms to this routine. I'll tell you more about it later - Promise!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Energy... Movin and Groovin Mama ! !- updated
Where do I get it? Some people have been inquiring where I get all my energy... I don't think I suffer from too much energy, I would love more. But to answer the question ... Let me just say beforehand - I am NOT someone who thinks they are ALL THAT and then some. I am only doing my best to explain this because people have asked sincerely wanting an answer. Please don't think I'm super conceited!!! I'm really not. So here's the explanation I have.
Part of it has to do with personality. Has anyone here read Personality Plus? Very illuminating book for those of you who have ANYONE in your lives who makes you think to yourself, "What is wrong with them???", or "Why do they do that?". Personality Plus makes so much clear for you! Helps you understand that these people are not challenged mentally, they are just different and that's a good thing!! Anyway, I'm a Dominant personality, everyone is a mix of all 4 types, but we all have one type that is strongest in our day to day lives. And I'm a D. This means that I can be a bit bossy, very decisive, and a number of others things PLUS I get a lot done in a day... because I'm task oriented. So when I get a ton done in my day, as some of you may see in my FB page, some of that comes from my personality type. Yes, I like to sit quietly for a tiny bit, but I can't do it for long or I get bored, ansy, and irritated with myself. Except when ready or working... I just can't sit and do nothing.
A LOT of this has to do with the fact that I workout almost everyday!! Can't say it enough!! You have to spend energy to have MORE energy!!! YA gotta move to lose? Well, you gotta burn to earn! Burn some energy to earn more ebergy! It just works this way!! You body starts to CRAVE movement after you make it a habit!!!
So most of the time I am a very self motivated movin and groovin mama. But there are times, like this morning, when I get too little sleep I tend to be a little sluggish. Lately I have found an AMAZING product that has helped with this. Have any of you tried one of those energy drinks on the market? Full of additives, tons of caffeine? Those drinks that give you a high of energy then you come crashing down as they wear off? That stuff that makes you jittery and jumpy? Makes your mental capcities a kinda crazy? Well, this product doesn't do that!! If consumed all at once, this gives you 5 hours of steady energy and extra mental clarity. No super high. No crash at the end. Just a nice easy steady energy. And it clears up that fatigue brain fog that comes from too few hours sleep. You can even still fall asleep if you get a chance to nap in your day with this in your system.
This wonder product is based on the Acai berry. Pronounced AH-SAH-EE. Yes, there are others ingredients to this juice drink. Reversed osmosis carbonated water. A dash of Yerba Mate'. Fruit Blend (acai, moqui, apple, pear, grape). Acerola extract (that's a fruit). Citric acid. Xanthan gum. Pectin. Panax ginseng extract. Maca extract (that's a root). You can read the label - but you get the picture. All good stuff. Not anything like those energy drinks you get at the gas station.
I drank about 2 ounces this morning before working out. Felt MUCH better within 30 minutes. There are 8.4 ounces in a can. And this juice is called Emv. From the MonoVie company. Now do the research if you're like me and super careful about what you put in your body. I mean, I'm nursing a sweet little baby!! I am REALY careful!! There are athletes who drink this and the other products put out by MonaVie. And movie Stars too, for those of you interested in that sort of thing. Google it - you'll find a list of names.
Because of my night's sleep, or lack thereof, I will probably nurse this can of juice all day... to make it last and enjoy the benefits. But let's be honest- I would not drink it if it tasted AWEFUL. It doesn't! It tastes GREAT! Yummy Healthy fruit juices all mixed together with a little carbonation and I'm a fan! But add the taste to the terrific benefits of consumtion and I am SOLD!
I am not the only one missing out on sleep... sometimes, I beg hubby to help in the middle of the night - like when I'm nursing the baby and need him to take care of the 2 yr old. Or he'll pull an all nighter at work then stay all day - So he's been known to drink the Emv and love it too!!
So if you find you're short on energy and need a pick-me-up to finish your day out, or like me even start it right... instead of grabbing one of those energy drinks that give all those nasty side effects, look up the Emv by MonaVie and check it out!! It really is great stuff!
Part of it has to do with personality. Has anyone here read Personality Plus? Very illuminating book for those of you who have ANYONE in your lives who makes you think to yourself, "What is wrong with them???", or "Why do they do that?". Personality Plus makes so much clear for you! Helps you understand that these people are not challenged mentally, they are just different and that's a good thing!! Anyway, I'm a Dominant personality, everyone is a mix of all 4 types, but we all have one type that is strongest in our day to day lives. And I'm a D. This means that I can be a bit bossy, very decisive, and a number of others things PLUS I get a lot done in a day... because I'm task oriented. So when I get a ton done in my day, as some of you may see in my FB page, some of that comes from my personality type. Yes, I like to sit quietly for a tiny bit, but I can't do it for long or I get bored, ansy, and irritated with myself. Except when ready or working... I just can't sit and do nothing.
A LOT of this has to do with the fact that I workout almost everyday!! Can't say it enough!! You have to spend energy to have MORE energy!!! YA gotta move to lose? Well, you gotta burn to earn! Burn some energy to earn more ebergy! It just works this way!! You body starts to CRAVE movement after you make it a habit!!!
So most of the time I am a very self motivated movin and groovin mama. But there are times, like this morning, when I get too little sleep I tend to be a little sluggish. Lately I have found an AMAZING product that has helped with this. Have any of you tried one of those energy drinks on the market? Full of additives, tons of caffeine? Those drinks that give you a high of energy then you come crashing down as they wear off? That stuff that makes you jittery and jumpy? Makes your mental capcities a kinda crazy? Well, this product doesn't do that!! If consumed all at once, this gives you 5 hours of steady energy and extra mental clarity. No super high. No crash at the end. Just a nice easy steady energy. And it clears up that fatigue brain fog that comes from too few hours sleep. You can even still fall asleep if you get a chance to nap in your day with this in your system.
This wonder product is based on the Acai berry. Pronounced AH-SAH-EE. Yes, there are others ingredients to this juice drink. Reversed osmosis carbonated water. A dash of Yerba Mate'. Fruit Blend (acai, moqui, apple, pear, grape). Acerola extract (that's a fruit). Citric acid. Xanthan gum. Pectin. Panax ginseng extract. Maca extract (that's a root). You can read the label - but you get the picture. All good stuff. Not anything like those energy drinks you get at the gas station.
I drank about 2 ounces this morning before working out. Felt MUCH better within 30 minutes. There are 8.4 ounces in a can. And this juice is called Emv. From the MonoVie company. Now do the research if you're like me and super careful about what you put in your body. I mean, I'm nursing a sweet little baby!! I am REALY careful!! There are athletes who drink this and the other products put out by MonaVie. And movie Stars too, for those of you interested in that sort of thing. Google it - you'll find a list of names.
Because of my night's sleep, or lack thereof, I will probably nurse this can of juice all day... to make it last and enjoy the benefits. But let's be honest- I would not drink it if it tasted AWEFUL. It doesn't! It tastes GREAT! Yummy Healthy fruit juices all mixed together with a little carbonation and I'm a fan! But add the taste to the terrific benefits of consumtion and I am SOLD!
I am not the only one missing out on sleep... sometimes, I beg hubby to help in the middle of the night - like when I'm nursing the baby and need him to take care of the 2 yr old. Or he'll pull an all nighter at work then stay all day - So he's been known to drink the Emv and love it too!!
So if you find you're short on energy and need a pick-me-up to finish your day out, or like me even start it right... instead of grabbing one of those energy drinks that give all those nasty side effects, look up the Emv by MonaVie and check it out!! It really is great stuff!
Monday!!
This Morning's Challenge was Pilates with Ellen Barrett. Now I really like Ellen. You just know she's a cheerful person when you listen to her. Not fake or overly praising - just really optimistic! I love that about the trainers I watch.
Pilates? Well, it's a yoga based workout, very dance influenced, if my info is correct. And I have a dvd from the pro - but I never liked her style... very boring I thought. But I love the way Ellen presents these workouts in her video Pick Your Spot. We worked buns, abs and thighs. I am still hoping to get in a run on the treadmill later... but that's later :) Right now I am enjoying the feeling having worked hard, my core is energized and I feel really good... even though various children woke me up last night let's see over 6 times... I dunno what the problems is... growing or something - but WOW!! 6 am came way to quick!! So I stayed in bed till 7, to be honest.
Enjoy your morning and the rest of your day! Sweat on!!
Pilates? Well, it's a yoga based workout, very dance influenced, if my info is correct. And I have a dvd from the pro - but I never liked her style... very boring I thought. But I love the way Ellen presents these workouts in her video Pick Your Spot. We worked buns, abs and thighs. I am still hoping to get in a run on the treadmill later... but that's later :) Right now I am enjoying the feeling having worked hard, my core is energized and I feel really good... even though various children woke me up last night let's see over 6 times... I dunno what the problems is... growing or something - but WOW!! 6 am came way to quick!! So I stayed in bed till 7, to be honest.
Enjoy your morning and the rest of your day! Sweat on!!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday and Saturday!
Friday... late in the day I got Total Body Workout with Deni Preston!! Strength Training.
Saturday LATE in the day I got in Restorative Yoga with our Yoga Queen, Deni Preston. Again, anyone wanting to try out a workout with her PLEASE go to BYUTV.com She's got a regular program there that you can turn on anytime. Just search Total Body Workout, and pick one to try! She's AWESOME!!
Wonderful Wonderful!! Lion Pose! Love the twists!! And restful Shavasina... does anyone NOT like that pose? I dont think so. Such a restful session tonight. Loved every moment. So needed it! Yummy!
Sweat on!!
Saturday LATE in the day I got in Restorative Yoga with our Yoga Queen, Deni Preston. Again, anyone wanting to try out a workout with her PLEASE go to BYUTV.com She's got a regular program there that you can turn on anytime. Just search Total Body Workout, and pick one to try! She's AWESOME!!
Wonderful Wonderful!! Lion Pose! Love the twists!! And restful Shavasina... does anyone NOT like that pose? I dont think so. Such a restful session tonight. Loved every moment. So needed it! Yummy!
Sweat on!!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Thursday!
YOGA!! Basic Flow Yoga!! YUMMMM! And half an hour on the treadmill.
Remember have fun with your exercise! Tell your body you LOVE it!! The sweat! The burn!! The stretch! Ahhhh! Love exercise! Love your body! Love to move! And one day your body will wake up excited to start!!
Sweat on!
Remember have fun with your exercise! Tell your body you LOVE it!! The sweat! The burn!! The stretch! Ahhhh! Love exercise! Love your body! Love to move! And one day your body will wake up excited to start!!
Sweat on!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Wednesday!
Last night got on the treadmill quick before running to a meeting- YAY!
This morning - 20 minutes treadmil and free weight workout for arms, back, and chest. Tommorrow? Well, hoping to get in more abs and tushy!
Sweat on!!
This morning - 20 minutes treadmil and free weight workout for arms, back, and chest. Tommorrow? Well, hoping to get in more abs and tushy!
Sweat on!!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Tuesday!
Crunch: Super Slim Down, with Ellen Barrett. So I really like this one- it works the cores really hard, focuses on muscle groups that are often forgotten. No arms to speak of, and no legs. But great core/bum workout.
Hope to get a short run in later- we'll see if my kids let me do that. I have 2 REALLY cranky girls today... so we'll see. Maybe I can con them into naps... hmmmm.
Well, am I satisfied with my results? Big Fat NO! BUT I am visualizing what I want, I am working hard, being consious of my foods, and getting sleep (as much as possible anyway). I KNOW I will see the results I am looking for in the next 4-6 months. The results I'll get in the next 2 months will not satisfy me... and I will NOT be done in 6 months. I want to weigh a particular ammount, and look a certain way...
I want a tight rear view, I want chiseled arms, I want a super strong midsection, I want to run forever and not drop like a stone at the end. All of these things I want for 1- To KNOW I will keep up with our children and maybe even push our children's energy levels. 2- Feel GREAT about myself. 3-Sleep well, Eat well, and Feel Well all the time. It takes time to create a habit. I want this to be such a strong habit that I go through the ENTIRE next pregnancy working out. Have less weight to lose next time. And maybe even show others that this CAN BE DONE! You can give birth to many children and NOT sacrifice your health for it. As a parent you NEED that good health to raise those special people you helped bring into the world.
So I am going for that tight rear view, chiseled arms, and a super strong midsection. Is it selfish? NO!! This is HEALTHY!!! Be healthy! Find a workout that you like! Keep at it! Make it a part of your lifestyle, not just some short term diet to drop a few pounds, when losing more would feel better, having a high level of fitness will feel better. Don't short change yourself. You deserve a healthy strong body! Go for it!! It's yours!!
Sweat on!
Hope to get a short run in later- we'll see if my kids let me do that. I have 2 REALLY cranky girls today... so we'll see. Maybe I can con them into naps... hmmmm.
Well, am I satisfied with my results? Big Fat NO! BUT I am visualizing what I want, I am working hard, being consious of my foods, and getting sleep (as much as possible anyway). I KNOW I will see the results I am looking for in the next 4-6 months. The results I'll get in the next 2 months will not satisfy me... and I will NOT be done in 6 months. I want to weigh a particular ammount, and look a certain way...
I want a tight rear view, I want chiseled arms, I want a super strong midsection, I want to run forever and not drop like a stone at the end. All of these things I want for 1- To KNOW I will keep up with our children and maybe even push our children's energy levels. 2- Feel GREAT about myself. 3-Sleep well, Eat well, and Feel Well all the time. It takes time to create a habit. I want this to be such a strong habit that I go through the ENTIRE next pregnancy working out. Have less weight to lose next time. And maybe even show others that this CAN BE DONE! You can give birth to many children and NOT sacrifice your health for it. As a parent you NEED that good health to raise those special people you helped bring into the world.
So I am going for that tight rear view, chiseled arms, and a super strong midsection. Is it selfish? NO!! This is HEALTHY!!! Be healthy! Find a workout that you like! Keep at it! Make it a part of your lifestyle, not just some short term diet to drop a few pounds, when losing more would feel better, having a high level of fitness will feel better. Don't short change yourself. You deserve a healthy strong body! Go for it!! It's yours!!
Sweat on!
Friday, July 8, 2011
Friday!!
This morning- 45 minutes of treadmill time plus 20 minutes stretch.
This afternoon- Total Body Sculpt... with Kendall, the Chisel Guy!! He growls- it's cool. Fun workout.
Sweat pooring off, focusing on technique and squeezing those muscles. This works the upper body MUCH more than the lower... need to do abs soon, but for my motherhood abs it works fairly well. My arms are showing changes... I got me some muscles!! Ok they're little, but I have them!! I have decided I want AWESOME arms!! SO I;m gonna get 'em.
My bum... well let's just say I have an AMAZING shrinking Hippo! Very cool. Being so soon after baby- 4 mths now? and nursing OFTEN - I am holding onto weight... But my body is changing.
Picked up a shirt at Goodwill, asked hubby what he thought he said, "It makes your boobs look huge." Me- *after glancing down, "Nah, they just are... um if it makes my boobs look huge does it makes the rest look smaller?" Hubby- Thoughtfull look, "yeah." Thinking to self- I guess it was worth the $3 then. Can ya tell I'm losing a little bit of patience here? Human beings are so flawed, me especially. This is the FASTEST recovering EVER~! It usually takes 8-9 mths for me to get to this point, and I'm here in FOUR!!! ... and I'm losing patience with myself?? Crazy!!
Trying to keep my perspective in check here. Gonna miss NEtflicks... oh well.
Thanks for reading. Stay energized! Keep it fun!! Sweat on!!
This afternoon- Total Body Sculpt... with Kendall, the Chisel Guy!! He growls- it's cool. Fun workout.
Sweat pooring off, focusing on technique and squeezing those muscles. This works the upper body MUCH more than the lower... need to do abs soon, but for my motherhood abs it works fairly well. My arms are showing changes... I got me some muscles!! Ok they're little, but I have them!! I have decided I want AWESOME arms!! SO I;m gonna get 'em.
My bum... well let's just say I have an AMAZING shrinking Hippo! Very cool. Being so soon after baby- 4 mths now? and nursing OFTEN - I am holding onto weight... But my body is changing.
Picked up a shirt at Goodwill, asked hubby what he thought he said, "It makes your boobs look huge." Me- *after glancing down, "Nah, they just are... um if it makes my boobs look huge does it makes the rest look smaller?" Hubby- Thoughtfull look, "yeah." Thinking to self- I guess it was worth the $3 then. Can ya tell I'm losing a little bit of patience here? Human beings are so flawed, me especially. This is the FASTEST recovering EVER~! It usually takes 8-9 mths for me to get to this point, and I'm here in FOUR!!! ... and I'm losing patience with myself?? Crazy!!
Trying to keep my perspective in check here. Gonna miss NEtflicks... oh well.
Thanks for reading. Stay energized! Keep it fun!! Sweat on!!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
This week...
Okay got two days to update you with. Wednesday I ran on the treadmill for about 2 hours - felt sooo good.
Thursday- today! This morning I ran on the treadmill for 2 hours- felt great! This afternoon I did Your Best Butt Fast!! I love that Ausie Chick! YEAH!!
Something I am adding to my To-Do list is increasing my flexibility... it is a source of frustration for me. So, I'm gonna fix it! I'm adding on 20 minutes of stretching to each workout! I wanna be able to do splits!!
Again, I have gone out a joegged occassionally just not on a reg basis yet.
I LOVE to workout!! I bet you do too!! Or if you don't remember: You gotta keep it up - because at some point your body WILL WANT TO!! And THEN you'll love it!!
Thanks for reading! Sweat on!!
Thursday- today! This morning I ran on the treadmill for 2 hours- felt great! This afternoon I did Your Best Butt Fast!! I love that Ausie Chick! YEAH!!
Something I am adding to my To-Do list is increasing my flexibility... it is a source of frustration for me. So, I'm gonna fix it! I'm adding on 20 minutes of stretching to each workout! I wanna be able to do splits!!
Again, I have gone out a joegged occassionally just not on a reg basis yet.
I LOVE to workout!! I bet you do too!! Or if you don't remember: You gotta keep it up - because at some point your body WILL WANT TO!! And THEN you'll love it!!
Thanks for reading! Sweat on!!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Tuesday!
Crunch: Super SLim Down/. Remember that one is Yoga and Pilates!! Fantastic workout!!
Busy busy!!
Sweat on!!
Busy busy!!
Sweat on!!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Monday!
Restorative Yoga!! WIth Deni Preston, of course!! I love Restorative yoga!! I think everyone does!!
I need to do it again... as Pigeon just about killed me! Apparently my quads are not wanting to release that stress!! Ouch. So I plan on getting Restorative Yoga into my exercise habits more often than I have been.
I have only a few more days of Netflix left, so I intend to make use of them. I will be revisiting Best Butt Fast, Total Sculpt, and a few others. I really loved them and believe I will be looking for a way to get them. Self puts out a great series of workouts. Crunch has a lot of good workouts, but I wouldn't say all of them are great!
Great start to my 4th of July! Happy 4th everyone! Sweat on!
I need to do it again... as Pigeon just about killed me! Apparently my quads are not wanting to release that stress!! Ouch. So I plan on getting Restorative Yoga into my exercise habits more often than I have been.
I have only a few more days of Netflix left, so I intend to make use of them. I will be revisiting Best Butt Fast, Total Sculpt, and a few others. I really loved them and believe I will be looking for a way to get them. Self puts out a great series of workouts. Crunch has a lot of good workouts, but I wouldn't say all of them are great!
Great start to my 4th of July! Happy 4th everyone! Sweat on!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Friday!!
I did SELF: Slim and Sleek Fast. Okay hardest 40 minute workout ever! The moves were simple even fun... but it was hard work!! Felt great! Fantastic cardio and good strength training too. I added a few arm moves because I am trying to get super arms and I wanna hit all those muscle groups and not just one. This video hits bis but not tris... so some adding was needed.
Good workout for beginners to... you would just need to take a few more attempts at the moves before getting them perfect. I really like Ellen Barrett. Bikini Body fast, and two of the Crunch episodes were also taught by her. I like her coaching style.
Great day!! Did some weeding - super fast weeding! Kids and I heading out to the beach today - so more body movement will happen!! Planning a Fab day!
Thanks for reading, everyone! Sweat on!!
Good workout for beginners to... you would just need to take a few more attempts at the moves before getting them perfect. I really like Ellen Barrett. Bikini Body fast, and two of the Crunch episodes were also taught by her. I like her coaching style.
Great day!! Did some weeding - super fast weeding! Kids and I heading out to the beach today - so more body movement will happen!! Planning a Fab day!
Thanks for reading, everyone! Sweat on!!
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