So the kids are my excuse for not getting my booty out of bed at 4am to get on the treadmill which was one of the goals I wrote about yesterday. All three of them came into our room at least one time during the night complaining they could not sleep....so that meant that Momma isn't going to sleep either.......
But, I have already completed my SI6 routine (by 8am) and feel stronger and stronger each day. The arm section still kills me but I think I got through most of it today without taking a break. I will say that is my favorite thing about the routine....even though we may be focusing on our midsection or legs, we are always moving our arms. So the hard work will be worth it.
Goals for the weekend:
Saturday - SI6 and 30 min on Treadmill
Sunday - SI6, Lean and Limber and 30 min on Treadmill
Friday, November 8, 2013
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Day 2 - second time around
I'm so excited! I made it through another S-I-6 workout and 20 mins on elliptical machine today. I am definitely feeling the work I did yesterday but working out the muscles again has made me not so sore.....just remember this feeling later, Momma, so that you can stay motivated!!
I felt more confident and in sync going through the routine today and am anxious about adding the supplemental routines to my workout tomorrow. The constant arm work is really killing me but that is where I can see the recent weight gain the most. So, that is great to me!!
I'm hoping that I can start waking up at my normal 4am time to get my body started with a 15 min elliptical workout like I used to do as well as add a "end of the day" 20 min elliptical workout before bedtime.
Fun Article: "Yearnings"
I felt more confident and in sync going through the routine today and am anxious about adding the supplemental routines to my workout tomorrow. The constant arm work is really killing me but that is where I can see the recent weight gain the most. So, that is great to me!!
I'm hoping that I can start waking up at my normal 4am time to get my body started with a 15 min elliptical workout like I used to do as well as add a "end of the day" 20 min elliptical workout before bedtime.
Fun Article: "Yearnings"
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Day 1 - Starting Over
Okay, so I've not REALLY started over but I've had a few set backs over the last week (please pray for my 94 year old grandmother and her continued good health).
So, Reader, today is my new DAY 1. I received my new Slim in 6 videos and today I did the first session. I made it through and it was tough. BUT I'm so motivated. The video was actually fun, I feel like I might want to do it again later in the day. How awesome is that!!?? I also did 15 minutes on my elliptical machine and will do 20 minutes more later in the day. My hubby, who is working from home today, called me "Iron Woman" earlier so I know the change is making an impact on him. I wish he would do this with me but maybe when he sees (and he will see) the different me, he will adopt the program!!
So my goals for the rest of the week:
1. Just keep up the good work!! Keep doing the videos. Should focus on this on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
2. Do one yoga class this week - Thursday!!!
3. Be happy with the progress!!
These are two of the beautiful ladies I live for!! Baby C and G-Grandma M!
So, Reader, today is my new DAY 1. I received my new Slim in 6 videos and today I did the first session. I made it through and it was tough. BUT I'm so motivated. The video was actually fun, I feel like I might want to do it again later in the day. How awesome is that!!?? I also did 15 minutes on my elliptical machine and will do 20 minutes more later in the day. My hubby, who is working from home today, called me "Iron Woman" earlier so I know the change is making an impact on him. I wish he would do this with me but maybe when he sees (and he will see) the different me, he will adopt the program!!
So my goals for the rest of the week:
1. Just keep up the good work!! Keep doing the videos. Should focus on this on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
2. Do one yoga class this week - Thursday!!!
3. Be happy with the progress!!
These are two of the beautiful ladies I live for!! Baby C and G-Grandma M!
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Day 2 - Very Sore!!
I promise that I won't bore the reader every single day with a new post....but thought this first week was important to keep me motivated....so here goes Day 2.
Well, we've not even started Day 2 but I wanted to mention just how sore I am from the sad attempt to do the first Slim in 6 workout session. I'm so happy!!! No, seriously, I'm so happy to be sore in all the right places - not my back, not my ankles (yes, I get sore ankles) and not my neck.....but in my abs and arms which were the main two areas of the work out. I will also say that the scale was 1 pound lighter this week from last (obviously I know this one pound is NOT because of my workout yesterday but it came on a good day!!).
Today's goals:
1. Stay active!! Going to be doing a lot of housework before we have company arrive tonight for Halloween festivities!! That is going to replace my "work out"!
2. NO candy! No really....NO CANDY!!
3. Don't over eat at dinner - we always order pizza for dinner on Halloween so we'll do the same thing tonight......I LOVE PIZZA!!
Happy Halloween Everyone!!
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Thomas A. Edison
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Well, we've not even started Day 2 but I wanted to mention just how sore I am from the sad attempt to do the first Slim in 6 workout session. I'm so happy!!! No, seriously, I'm so happy to be sore in all the right places - not my back, not my ankles (yes, I get sore ankles) and not my neck.....but in my abs and arms which were the main two areas of the work out. I will also say that the scale was 1 pound lighter this week from last (obviously I know this one pound is NOT because of my workout yesterday but it came on a good day!!).
Today's goals:
1. Stay active!! Going to be doing a lot of housework before we have company arrive tonight for Halloween festivities!! That is going to replace my "work out"!
2. NO candy! No really....NO CANDY!!
3. Don't over eat at dinner - we always order pizza for dinner on Halloween so we'll do the same thing tonight......I LOVE PIZZA!!
Happy Halloween Everyone!!
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Thomas A. Edison
Read more.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Day 1 - How did I get here??
Hello there. This is a big step for me, no pun intended. I will admit that I've never been in this situation before and, quite frankly, I really hate that I've gotten this out of control. So I'm going to blog about my "whole body recovery" project.
Here is where I'm starting:
- Weight - heavier than I've EVER been....even on the last day of pregnancy with each of my three beautiful children....how depressing it that....I don't even have a reason to be at this weight. So, my first goal is to tone up, do more of the "right" kind of activity and hopefully lose 30 pounds. That sounds like a lot but, from where I am right this very moment, that still won't get me to my ideal weight - according to all the charts. Once I achieve that goal - and I will - my next goal is to lose 20 more after that. Then I will be at my ideal weight.
- Height - can't change my height but it certainly isn't working in my favor....but I don't mind being "short"...just means that when I get to where I'm going, I should be able to truly wear petite clothes. My driver's license says that I'm 5'3" but I'd be pushing 5'2 1/2" on a day that I'm wearing my running shoes (which have a good inch of a rubber heal). Thank you to the DMV lady!
- Age - another aspect of life that I can not change. I don't mind being almost 43 years old, I just hate what Mother Nature has in store for me....and I'm sure my family is not too happy either with the mood swings, heat flashes, crying at the drop of a pin, and the ramped up OCD issues (yes, I have OCD).
- Mind - staying positive and ready to tackle all the obstacles that life throws at us - from my kids' schools to family to my love of learning and how God and spirituality fits into every aspect of my life.
So let's get started:
First off, I bet you're thinking, "why isn't she going to post her current weight and measurements?" Well, just like religion and politics, I don't believe in discussing women's weight. It's a very personal issue with many ladies I know and I think where I will feel more successful is by posting what is lost. What might be HUGE for me, might be just right for someone else. BUT where I am today is not healthy and I need to change it and QUICKLY.
So, today, 10/30/2013, I am dedicating my life to focusing my mind, body, spirit and self worth on this journey to getting better. Not just for me, but I do this for my family. My daughters need to know that being healthy is important and to not worry about their bodies - just be healthy; for my son so that he knows to be sensitive to girls and their body image needs; and, probably most importantly, for my dear husband who deserves a happy and healthy woman to come home to every day!
On a side note: I love to run!! So, I've committed myself to running a 10k in April 2014 and a half marathon in March 2014. At the weight that I am today, this will NEVER happen. Running hurts....
What you can expect from me:
1. Candid rantings of my challenges and my successes along the way.
2. Reviews on movies, books, articles, television/radio shows that have inspired me. I might even add reviews of things that totally do not motivate me. I will try to avoid those types of media but I won't have identified them if I don't read, listen or view them.
3. Recipes that are good and healthy!! You all may not know this but I LOVE TO COOK!!
4. And anything else that might fit into this "little" blog.
Goals for the first week:
1. Start the Slim in 6 routine - I ordered the DVDs yesterday and, since I couldn't wait to get started, I attempted to do a 35 minute workout from a video on youtube today. Click here to see that first video I attempted. I might get in trouble by my sweet hubby for this....this is not the first set of exercise DVDs I have purchased in our 15 year marriage.....
This first attempt at doing the video was a huge struggle. This is when I realize just how much I've neglected myself!!! It was tough but I made it doing modified poses.
2. Don't beat up on myself for not completing all that I set out to do.....only positive thoughts!
3. Just consciously control what I put in my mouth. I wish it was that easy.....
So, let's do this!!!
Blessings to all my readers!
Here is where I'm starting:
- Weight - heavier than I've EVER been....even on the last day of pregnancy with each of my three beautiful children....how depressing it that....I don't even have a reason to be at this weight. So, my first goal is to tone up, do more of the "right" kind of activity and hopefully lose 30 pounds. That sounds like a lot but, from where I am right this very moment, that still won't get me to my ideal weight - according to all the charts. Once I achieve that goal - and I will - my next goal is to lose 20 more after that. Then I will be at my ideal weight.
- Height - can't change my height but it certainly isn't working in my favor....but I don't mind being "short"...just means that when I get to where I'm going, I should be able to truly wear petite clothes. My driver's license says that I'm 5'3" but I'd be pushing 5'2 1/2" on a day that I'm wearing my running shoes (which have a good inch of a rubber heal). Thank you to the DMV lady!
- Age - another aspect of life that I can not change. I don't mind being almost 43 years old, I just hate what Mother Nature has in store for me....and I'm sure my family is not too happy either with the mood swings, heat flashes, crying at the drop of a pin, and the ramped up OCD issues (yes, I have OCD).
- Mind - staying positive and ready to tackle all the obstacles that life throws at us - from my kids' schools to family to my love of learning and how God and spirituality fits into every aspect of my life.
So let's get started:
First off, I bet you're thinking, "why isn't she going to post her current weight and measurements?" Well, just like religion and politics, I don't believe in discussing women's weight. It's a very personal issue with many ladies I know and I think where I will feel more successful is by posting what is lost. What might be HUGE for me, might be just right for someone else. BUT where I am today is not healthy and I need to change it and QUICKLY.
So, today, 10/30/2013, I am dedicating my life to focusing my mind, body, spirit and self worth on this journey to getting better. Not just for me, but I do this for my family. My daughters need to know that being healthy is important and to not worry about their bodies - just be healthy; for my son so that he knows to be sensitive to girls and their body image needs; and, probably most importantly, for my dear husband who deserves a happy and healthy woman to come home to every day!
On a side note: I love to run!! So, I've committed myself to running a 10k in April 2014 and a half marathon in March 2014. At the weight that I am today, this will NEVER happen. Running hurts....
What you can expect from me:
1. Candid rantings of my challenges and my successes along the way.
2. Reviews on movies, books, articles, television/radio shows that have inspired me. I might even add reviews of things that totally do not motivate me. I will try to avoid those types of media but I won't have identified them if I don't read, listen or view them.
3. Recipes that are good and healthy!! You all may not know this but I LOVE TO COOK!!
4. And anything else that might fit into this "little" blog.
Goals for the first week:
1. Start the Slim in 6 routine - I ordered the DVDs yesterday and, since I couldn't wait to get started, I attempted to do a 35 minute workout from a video on youtube today. Click here to see that first video I attempted. I might get in trouble by my sweet hubby for this....this is not the first set of exercise DVDs I have purchased in our 15 year marriage.....
This first attempt at doing the video was a huge struggle. This is when I realize just how much I've neglected myself!!! It was tough but I made it doing modified poses.
2. Don't beat up on myself for not completing all that I set out to do.....only positive thoughts!
3. Just consciously control what I put in my mouth. I wish it was that easy.....
So, let's do this!!!
Blessings to all my readers!
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