This is my blog but I want to share a success of a total stranger, Ruth. Ruth is at the gym every morning. She usually walks the perimeter of the gym with the help of crutches. Ruth is a heavy woman and you can see the difficulty she has walking. The pain hasn't stopped her from morning walks.
I was on the elliptical doing my own workout and Ruth walked by me. I said good morning and asked how she was doing today. She said her legs were really sore but she was going to finish her walk. I noticed she didn't have her crutches! After watching her walk all these weeks I was so proud of Ruth. I asked if she would like me to finish the walk with her, she said yes. We made small talk and she later thanked me for the distraction.
Ruth is 43 yrs old, had two knee replacements, on medication, suffering with arthritis and not giving up. I got back the elliptical, said a prayer for Ruth and said thanks for my good health. I'm not sure what the cosmic message is but the accomplishment Ruth made today has left me feeling so greatful....maybe that's it.
Enjoy the day!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
I Did It!
Go me! This past week I met my goal of doing fasted cardio every day! I did it! It's nice to not feel like you are going to heave your breakfast. I was surprised at high light and energetic I felt without eating breakfast, add that to the new tunes I loaded on my Ipod and I was flying through my cardio. I'm loving "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga and Gorilla Zoe....go ahead make fun of me. Gorilla Zoe's voice is smoooooth. LOL
Yesterday, I really worked my legs. I concentrated on my hams and glutes. I woke up last night wondering why the back of my legs ached. I would of crawled out of bed to hunt for Tylenol but laziness won out and I fell back to sleep. Today I'm doing an easy run on the treadmill in the basement. It's Father's Day and a take it easy day. My diet has been really good. I'm going to coninue with the no processed carbs of any kind for one more week. I feel like I can really make my goal by my birthday!
Happy Father's Day, enjoy the day!
Yesterday, I really worked my legs. I concentrated on my hams and glutes. I woke up last night wondering why the back of my legs ached. I would of crawled out of bed to hunt for Tylenol but laziness won out and I fell back to sleep. Today I'm doing an easy run on the treadmill in the basement. It's Father's Day and a take it easy day. My diet has been really good. I'm going to coninue with the no processed carbs of any kind for one more week. I feel like I can really make my goal by my birthday!
Happy Father's Day, enjoy the day!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Plan For The Week
It was a busy weekend and I was able to stick with my menu and exercise routine. I've got a packed schedule with only six weeks left with my trainer. I'll be on my own after the sessions. Here's what my week looks like:
Monday: AM cardio, FBWO w/ trainer and evening walking meetup at track
Tuesday: AM cardio
Wednesday: AM cardio, FWBWO w/ trainer
Thursday: AM cardio and evening walking meetup at track
Friday: AM Cardio, Body Flow Calls
Saturday: Cardio, Body Pump Class
Sunday: Cardio
I did cardio everyday last week and it's my goal for this week, too. I going to continue with keeping the processed carbs out of my diet. It was hard to do this weekend but I was able to keep them to a minimum.
I'm taking progress pics today!
Enjoy the day!
Monday: AM cardio, FBWO w/ trainer and evening walking meetup at track
Tuesday: AM cardio
Wednesday: AM cardio, FWBWO w/ trainer
Thursday: AM cardio and evening walking meetup at track
Friday: AM Cardio, Body Flow Calls
Saturday: Cardio, Body Pump Class
Sunday: Cardio
I did cardio everyday last week and it's my goal for this week, too. I going to continue with keeping the processed carbs out of my diet. It was hard to do this weekend but I was able to keep them to a minimum.
I'm taking progress pics today!
Enjoy the day!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
98 Days To Go!
Well, I've accepted the fact I won't have a perfectly tanned looking body. My sunburn has started to peel. The tan lines left by my swimsuit add even less to enhance the look of summer. I've been doing cardio inside and staying away from the pool. Monday I did a full body circuit session with my trainer. I'm hoping to repeat the same routine on Thursday. It was difficult but I felt like I accomplished something. Also, I added some stuff to shake up my diet for the next few weeks. I'm excited about it. I'm cutting out breads and pastas for the week. I've been slowly cutting back on coffee. I'm down to two cups in the morning and will keep it there. I've been drinking no diet anything, just water, protein shakes and iced teas. I like experimenting!
Oh and I talked to a friend last night. She was talking to me about nutrition and getting a trainer. We walked at the park and talked. Can you tell how excited I am for her?!
Enjoy the day!
Oh and I talked to a friend last night. She was talking to me about nutrition and getting a trainer. We walked at the park and talked. Can you tell how excited I am for her?!
Enjoy the day!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
“Live in the sunshine..."
swim the sea, drink the wild air…” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Old Ralph forgot to mention to make sure you wear sunscreen. I could kick myself after forgetting to put sunscreen on and then doing laps in the pool. My back, shoulders and arms are red...I look like I'm beyond baked. I think I got sun roastitis (that is a medical condition, right?). I've had pieces of flesh melon balled (another medical terminology) out of back, skin cancer. I'm a mother to seven and my summer chant is "Put your sunscreen on". I'm sore from the sunburn. I'm sore from doing laps. My trainer worked with me today. Yep, I did an upper body workout. I don't think I'll be able to raise my arms to wash my hair. I had a woman at the gym staring at me. I'm not sure if she couldn't believe the severity of my sunburn or was appalled I was wearing the same workout clothes. I wanted to say to her "Yep, I shop Walmart, too. If you don't tell, I won't tell anybody that's where we got our workout clothes".
Enjoy the day! Just make sure you wear sun screen.
Old Ralph forgot to mention to make sure you wear sunscreen. I could kick myself after forgetting to put sunscreen on and then doing laps in the pool. My back, shoulders and arms are red...I look like I'm beyond baked. I think I got sun roastitis (that is a medical condition, right?). I've had pieces of flesh melon balled (another medical terminology) out of back, skin cancer. I'm a mother to seven and my summer chant is "Put your sunscreen on". I'm sore from the sunburn. I'm sore from doing laps. My trainer worked with me today. Yep, I did an upper body workout. I don't think I'll be able to raise my arms to wash my hair. I had a woman at the gym staring at me. I'm not sure if she couldn't believe the severity of my sunburn or was appalled I was wearing the same workout clothes. I wanted to say to her "Yep, I shop Walmart, too. If you don't tell, I won't tell anybody that's where we got our workout clothes".
Enjoy the day! Just make sure you wear sun screen.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tag! I'm It!
Well, my sewing buddy tagged me. I'm suppose to tag people back but none of my imaginery friends ever answer my emails, I thought I'd play anyways. Here are 10 random facts about me:
1. I'm a stay at home mom to seven children. When I was growing up I never dreamed of having children...not even one.
2. I like to cook. I enjoy trying new recipes. When I got married I wanted a house without a kitchen! Seriously, I hated cooking and thought we would be eating out.
3. I taught myself to sew and then I took sewing lessons. The first serger class I attended I loved to challenge the teacher. I later taught beginning sewing classes at the store.
4. I love to sing. I can't sing. My children beg me not to sing. It doesn't stop me.
5. I love Dorritos but they make me sick. It doesn't stop me from eating them, getting sick and swearing never to eat them again.
6. I have three dogs. My big old dopey lab/shep mix is my favorite. I think it's hysterical she thinks she's a lap dog.
7. I almost refused moving to GA when Hubby was offered a position here. Now, I will never leave GA. It's more of a home to me than the place I grew up.
8. I have taught my children to say "Mom is 32 yrs old with 10 yrs experience" when asked about my age.
9. I love to nap. There's many days I take a nap with my little guy.
10. I love sarcasm. I think a moronic question can only be answered with sarcasm.
Enjoy the day!
1. I'm a stay at home mom to seven children. When I was growing up I never dreamed of having children...not even one.
2. I like to cook. I enjoy trying new recipes. When I got married I wanted a house without a kitchen! Seriously, I hated cooking and thought we would be eating out.
3. I taught myself to sew and then I took sewing lessons. The first serger class I attended I loved to challenge the teacher. I later taught beginning sewing classes at the store.
4. I love to sing. I can't sing. My children beg me not to sing. It doesn't stop me.
5. I love Dorritos but they make me sick. It doesn't stop me from eating them, getting sick and swearing never to eat them again.
6. I have three dogs. My big old dopey lab/shep mix is my favorite. I think it's hysterical she thinks she's a lap dog.
7. I almost refused moving to GA when Hubby was offered a position here. Now, I will never leave GA. It's more of a home to me than the place I grew up.
8. I have taught my children to say "Mom is 32 yrs old with 10 yrs experience" when asked about my age.
9. I love to nap. There's many days I take a nap with my little guy.
10. I love sarcasm. I think a moronic question can only be answered with sarcasm.
Enjoy the day!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Memorial Weekend
Ok, Memorial Weekend is suppose to be time off. I'm working this weekend. I have two custom orders I need to get out on Tuesday. Lucky, I love sewing and don't think of it as work.
I did an UBWO this morning. It went quite well. I can start to see the muscle definition. I like seeing each muscle separately. My back and shoulders are really sore. I'm thinking of using my gift card for a message. Hubby gave it to me for Mother's Day. I did only 30 minutes of cardio today and I'm thinking of going for a run with the doggy after dinner. Tomorrow is an active rest day...cleaning house. The bathrooms are giving me nightmares!
Enjoy the weekend!
I did an UBWO this morning. It went quite well. I can start to see the muscle definition. I like seeing each muscle separately. My back and shoulders are really sore. I'm thinking of using my gift card for a message. Hubby gave it to me for Mother's Day. I did only 30 minutes of cardio today and I'm thinking of going for a run with the doggy after dinner. Tomorrow is an active rest day...cleaning house. The bathrooms are giving me nightmares!
Enjoy the weekend!
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