So says my 24 Hour Lift (a weight training class) teacher and my body thanked me Thursday. But, was especially thankful on Saturday.
My teacher just announced she'll be moving away. NOOOOO :( And her replacement will be teaching 24 hour has been replacing several of the 24 hour lift classes with body pump. Uggghhhh! I just hate body pump. I like the mix that 24 hour provides....hand weights, barbell, and pylometrics. Body pump is purely barbell.
I had a pretty good holiday weekend. We went to a wedding celebration weekend at the lake 3 hours away. The married couple rented a huge house and threw a reception party on saturday. The house had a pool and I was able to squeeze in a couple days of swimming for exercise. Does walking a huge outlet shopping mall also count as exercise? ;) I am happy to say I made good eating choices all weekend...I stopped and bought some healthy foods with me...
2 days away from the Zumba convention! I am soooo excited but I have so much to do before then...
Anywhoo...I need to lay it down! Going to get up early and walk...Trying to squeeze in one more 2 a day workout before my trip....
Monday, July 4, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
I Put In Work
I got up early this morning and walked 2.25 miles...Went to work, ran some errands, and last minute packed for the quick weekend trip we are making. Ate dinner.
By then it was 7pm and I was exhausted...I have had a very intense work week and had to take work home every night this week on top on that...I worked out M-F evenings and walked W-F mornings...
So...I decided to catch up on the blog-world...But, reading different posts about striving to be healthy >>>>>>> I was inspired to get up and work it out. And, I did indeed worked it out. Tricep extensions, chest presses, lat pulldowns, bicep curls, squats, leg extensions, bridges, lounges, dead lifts, leg lifts, squats, step-ups...
Now...I am indeed tired. But, I am happy that I challenged myself. There will be no regrets in the morning...
By then it was 7pm and I was exhausted...I have had a very intense work week and had to take work home every night this week on top on that...I worked out M-F evenings and walked W-F mornings...
So...I decided to catch up on the blog-world...But, reading different posts about striving to be healthy >>>>>>> I was inspired to get up and work it out. And, I did indeed worked it out. Tricep extensions, chest presses, lat pulldowns, bicep curls, squats, leg extensions, bridges, lounges, dead lifts, leg lifts, squats, step-ups...
Now...I am indeed tired. But, I am happy that I challenged myself. There will be no regrets in the morning...
Loved This Quote...
Drea posted today:
"You have a choice. Throw in the towel or wipe the sweat off your face."
>>>>>>>>>>5 days to convention and I plan to wipe plenty of sweat off my face...
"You have a choice. Throw in the towel or wipe the sweat off your face."
>>>>>>>>>>5 days to convention and I plan to wipe plenty of sweat off my face...
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
I WAS Feeling Discouraged But Now...
I was feeling discouraged early today...
2 weeks away from the Zumba Instructor Convention and then a few days at Miami Beach. I am a solid 144 lbs. I had been working on increasing my stamina and endurance...but 2 back to back trips for work for the past week...really made consistent workouts impossible.
SOO....Tried to shake myself from the funk...
Thought of Non-Scale Victories...That DIDN'T work....Read a few blogging she-ro's sites...Madame's, Ro's, BGGF...That Didn't Work...Tried to think of things to reward myself if I reach my goal (my dietitians suggestion)...Sigh, that really didn't work. The only reward I want is to be in my healthiest body - happy weight.
And the thought of having to write yet another post about how I am not yet there made me sad. And, I didn't want to write a post that seemed to be about whining....
AND THEN.......
I went to teach Zumba....And, we had a Blast! I taught some new songs...and Kicked my own butt and my ladies too. Got back to house and quickly washed up and changed...headed to another meeting a church. But, caught a glimpse of myself in my workout clothes. And, well, things aren't perfect but I did see a thing or two that I liked.
AND THEN....
A bumped into a family friend and church member who asked me about working out. What had I been doing? I told her Zumba. She asked if she could join us and I said yes. She said good cuz I want to look like you. I love your curves!
And, I am feeling better. I can do this thing. I will give it my best try and expect good results!
2 weeks away from the Zumba Instructor Convention and then a few days at Miami Beach. I am a solid 144 lbs. I had been working on increasing my stamina and endurance...but 2 back to back trips for work for the past week...really made consistent workouts impossible.
SOO....Tried to shake myself from the funk...
Thought of Non-Scale Victories...That DIDN'T work....Read a few blogging she-ro's sites...Madame's, Ro's, BGGF...That Didn't Work...Tried to think of things to reward myself if I reach my goal (my dietitians suggestion)...Sigh, that really didn't work. The only reward I want is to be in my healthiest body - happy weight.
And the thought of having to write yet another post about how I am not yet there made me sad. And, I didn't want to write a post that seemed to be about whining....
AND THEN.......
I went to teach Zumba....And, we had a Blast! I taught some new songs...and Kicked my own butt and my ladies too. Got back to house and quickly washed up and changed...headed to another meeting a church. But, caught a glimpse of myself in my workout clothes. And, well, things aren't perfect but I did see a thing or two that I liked.
AND THEN....
A bumped into a family friend and church member who asked me about working out. What had I been doing? I told her Zumba. She asked if she could join us and I said yes. She said good cuz I want to look like you. I love your curves!
And, I am feeling better. I can do this thing. I will give it my best try and expect good results!
Monday, June 6, 2011
30 Days Away: Zumba Instructor Convention
I am headed to the Zumba Instructor Convention in just a few weeks.
I am so very excited...
This year celebrates the 10th year! So the celebrations should be extra special.
I can't wait to get additional trainings, learn new music and routines, meet other instructors, and party!
This will be my first time attending the Zumba Instructor convention!
I'm prepping for it by bumping up my exercise....more strength training (3 to 4 days a week instead of 2) and walks in the morning in addition to the classes I am teaching weekly.
But, unfortunately, I am still in the mid-140s (146). I had hoped to be solidly back at my "feel good weight" by now...So, I'm gonna work super hard...stay super focused. Hopefully, I can at least be at 138 lbs before I get there.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Bringing in the Pros: Working with a Dietitian
Today, I met with a dietitian.
Not my old dietitian, but the one that took her place.
Sooooo...
I wanted to work with my old dietitian but since having her baby and launching her own business she has been hard to reach.
I researched a few other dieititans...reached out to 2 (wasn't overly impressed with our interactions)...but, finally called the new dietitian replacing my old favorite and we chatted for a bit and I decided that I would give working with her a try.
Well, today was our first meeting. We had a GREAT meeting. I never felt rushed and I felt like she really wanted to succeed. She was sooo understanding. Had even gone through a ("significant") weight gain and loss experience too.
She is customizing a program just for me!
There is no way I would have lost the 30 pounds the way I did - nutrionally balanced, "well" fed, and healthy - w/o working with my old dietitian.
It's clear that I am in different phase of weight maintenance and I need to make some tweaks. I have also set up an appointment for my old trainer to work up a workout plan that I can follow on my own...I need to make some changes to my workout routine as well.
Not my old dietitian, but the one that took her place.
Sooooo...
I wanted to work with my old dietitian but since having her baby and launching her own business she has been hard to reach.
I researched a few other dieititans...reached out to 2 (wasn't overly impressed with our interactions)...but, finally called the new dietitian replacing my old favorite and we chatted for a bit and I decided that I would give working with her a try.
Well, today was our first meeting. We had a GREAT meeting. I never felt rushed and I felt like she really wanted to succeed. She was sooo understanding. Had even gone through a ("significant") weight gain and loss experience too.
She is customizing a program just for me!
There is no way I would have lost the 30 pounds the way I did - nutrionally balanced, "well" fed, and healthy - w/o working with my old dietitian.
It's clear that I am in different phase of weight maintenance and I need to make some tweaks. I have also set up an appointment for my old trainer to work up a workout plan that I can follow on my own...I need to make some changes to my workout routine as well.
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