Well, ladies, things here have been stressful for me as my dh has been gone almost 3 weeks! I haven't had a break and I've been feeling like I need one...grouchy, grumpy, grrrrrrrr....
So here's what we've been doing to try to regain some sense of mental well-being to deal with feeling as if I'm in charge of everything - which, of course, is how I feel with him gone....
Yesterday and today - and the plan is tomorrow as well - we've been trekking on over to a local park. Yesterday, we brought OJ and breakfast bagels - bagels with egg, ham and cheese...today we brought cereal and organic fruit bars. We've done breakfast at the park and after they eat, while the children are playing, I've been walking. I'm not exactly sure how far I've gone, I suspect it is somewhere in the mark of 1.5 to 2 miles. As I walk, I've been praying my rosary and today, I added the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. I've been trying to walk away the grumpies!
My dh is scheduled to be home perhaps Thursday. I can't wait - really. I want him home. I want him home to stay. I don't like these long absences.
I wish I could walk those away.
Grrrrrrrrrr...........
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Fed Up and Seven Habits
Leonie, I got the Fed Up book you rec'd from the library and read half of it last night! (I did skim over some parts that did not apply, but I found tons that did.)
I realize I am one of those who has let food take much too big of a role in my life.
I think she is onto something, and like the fact that she was in a similar boat- but pretty extreme, and then became a doctor- so seems to have a common sense approach to this. (not too psych-pop)
I like her goals- not dieting. She spends quite a bit of time on the whys, both physcially and psychologically. I also like that she has you really think about this and let it sink in. She also talks a lot about body image. I realized that I am a true child of the media and I guess like most people my age and younger, have been heavily influenced by the media.
This is part where I want spiritually to override.
One thing she talked about was to think about our genetics. If your parents are big-boned, or not petite, you probably will not look like Kate Moss. And if you do, you are probably ill.
I started thinking about me genetics. I take after my dad. He is 6'3". I am only 5'7" but I have his build. Broad shoulders (think Joan Crawford) long legs. When trying to decide if I was an apple or pear shape (you know the fitness test) I am neither. I finally found it, I am a watermelon.. I gain all over!
But, I also started thinking about my paternal grandmother. She is also built like her son. And I therefore am built like her. She was never a petite woman. She was never fat, but just strong and tall. I never thought that was a bad thing.
Oops! Yes I did! I remember asking a relative who I looked like. They said my grandmother. I asked if that meant I was pretty. The person just smiled and if to say no. Amazing how these things stick with a child! (Stephen Covey talks about that in 7 Habits)
I realistically thought about what my body can and should look like at age 47. And it is beautiful. I see other women and think they are very beautiful and they are not super thin. I am rather hung up on numbers. I was a bit heavy in high school then lost it in college and never wanted to go back.
But, I see that once one can accept their body and beautiful just as it is, then do healthy things to help it be better, that is were it's at!
Oh, other things I related to.. like don't buy new clothes until I lose weight and 'deserve it'. Silly things like that. Boy, the dieting media has really messed with our minds.
Now, add all this great advice to the character based insights I'm getting in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and I'm gonna be so balanced I won't be able to stand it! lol
I realize I am one of those who has let food take much too big of a role in my life.
I think she is onto something, and like the fact that she was in a similar boat- but pretty extreme, and then became a doctor- so seems to have a common sense approach to this. (not too psych-pop)
I like her goals- not dieting. She spends quite a bit of time on the whys, both physcially and psychologically. I also like that she has you really think about this and let it sink in. She also talks a lot about body image. I realized that I am a true child of the media and I guess like most people my age and younger, have been heavily influenced by the media.
This is part where I want spiritually to override.
One thing she talked about was to think about our genetics. If your parents are big-boned, or not petite, you probably will not look like Kate Moss. And if you do, you are probably ill.
I started thinking about me genetics. I take after my dad. He is 6'3". I am only 5'7" but I have his build. Broad shoulders (think Joan Crawford) long legs. When trying to decide if I was an apple or pear shape (you know the fitness test) I am neither. I finally found it, I am a watermelon.. I gain all over!
But, I also started thinking about my paternal grandmother. She is also built like her son. And I therefore am built like her. She was never a petite woman. She was never fat, but just strong and tall. I never thought that was a bad thing.
Oops! Yes I did! I remember asking a relative who I looked like. They said my grandmother. I asked if that meant I was pretty. The person just smiled and if to say no. Amazing how these things stick with a child! (Stephen Covey talks about that in 7 Habits)
I realistically thought about what my body can and should look like at age 47. And it is beautiful. I see other women and think they are very beautiful and they are not super thin. I am rather hung up on numbers. I was a bit heavy in high school then lost it in college and never wanted to go back.
But, I see that once one can accept their body and beautiful just as it is, then do healthy things to help it be better, that is were it's at!
Oh, other things I related to.. like don't buy new clothes until I lose weight and 'deserve it'. Silly things like that. Boy, the dieting media has really messed with our minds.
Now, add all this great advice to the character based insights I'm getting in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and I'm gonna be so balanced I won't be able to stand it! lol
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Taebo and the FIRM..
These two seem to be my workouts of choice right now.
I tend to leave picking my workouts to serendipity - what I feel like on that day, what jumps out to me, what someone mentions on Video Fitness.....within a set framework
I tend to leave picking my workouts to serendipity - what I feel like on that day, what jumps out to me, what someone mentions on Video Fitness.....within a set framework
(currently two days cardio, one AWT or resistance).
Yesterday was the FIRM 2003 BSSS2 Complete Aerobics and Weight Training.
More info - I don't use the FIRM equipment, just an aerobic step and weights.
Today was Taebo Advanced Live 7. I have to admit to singing along to some of the songs in this workout!
Yesterday was the FIRM 2003 BSSS2 Complete Aerobics and Weight Training.
More info - I don't use the FIRM equipment, just an aerobic step and weights.
Today was Taebo Advanced Live 7. I have to admit to singing along to some of the songs in this workout!
ETA ~ This is a pic of me in my workout clothes, after a workout - a bit daggy but at least its real! lol!
Intro
Thank you, Cindy. I am in again. Hopefully permanently!
Anyway, I really wanted to join this blog because I have been trying to get myself motivated to start up some healthier habits. It is ironic because this New Year's I resolved not to make any New Year's Resolutions because I always break them almost right away. So what did I do? I broke that resolution and decided to try to exercise. Because the funny thing was that my children were inspiring me. My 14 year old got a weight set for Christmas and started lifting weights. My 16 year old does Irish Dance and Swing Dance and takes walks regularly. She also goes to the chiropractor and has to do regular exercises for her back. My 11 and 8 year olds were begging me to sign them up for track. And my 5 year old loves to do theseYyoga for Kids dvds, plus she dances all the time. So I have all these active children while I sit on the couch or in front of the computer in a state very reminiscent of a potato!
Then I saw that Leonie and Cindy had started this blog and I thought that it would be a great motivator too. Because I need others to keep me going and encourage me. I very, very easily slip into discouragement.
I have a slew of little health problems. I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 5 years ago. I don't know if I believe it quite. I never did follow up on it. If I did have CFS, I didn't have it nearly as badly as some, but I do struggle with low energy levels, often feeling exhausted, and feeling light headed and foggy brained. I know when I'm in for a relapse because my legs starting aching like I have a fever. Then I know for the next couple of days I am going to be really, really tired. I also have IBS and suffer from lots of migraines. And I have a strong suspicion I'm developing arthritis. My joints ache and swell. So there you go! I need to lose 30 pounds too.
I figure I'll represent the wuss population of women who are trying to get fit! I tried Pilates earlier this month. I felt nauseated afterwards! I went back to the only exercise dvd that I seem to be able to stick to with anything remotely close to consistency and that is Leslie Sansone's Walk the Pounds Away. So I started doing that, but I hurt my knee and my hip! It took about a week to get over that! I realize I can't do the kick backs anymore.
But I did one really good thing. I finally got doctor's appointments. I haven't gotten a physical in years (since the CFS thing). So I am doing that. And when I feel like my joints can take it, I have been gently doing the Walk Away the Pounds dvd. And Tuesday I am going to my ob/gyn. My husband has been after me to go. Three women that he works with are struggling with breast cancer. And his own mother has liver cancer. So I finally gave in and made appointments. As you can tell, I am not one to go to the doctor's quickly!
So now that I have spilled all this personal stuff on line, I hope that it will force me to stick to some kind of routine when it comes to health. I figure if I come here and publically confess, it will motivate me to keep moving in the direction of progress, even if the progress seems really, really slow compared to others.
So there's my intro. I do hope blogger will let me on next time I try to post!
Anyway, I really wanted to join this blog because I have been trying to get myself motivated to start up some healthier habits. It is ironic because this New Year's I resolved not to make any New Year's Resolutions because I always break them almost right away. So what did I do? I broke that resolution and decided to try to exercise. Because the funny thing was that my children were inspiring me. My 14 year old got a weight set for Christmas and started lifting weights. My 16 year old does Irish Dance and Swing Dance and takes walks regularly. She also goes to the chiropractor and has to do regular exercises for her back. My 11 and 8 year olds were begging me to sign them up for track. And my 5 year old loves to do theseYyoga for Kids dvds, plus she dances all the time. So I have all these active children while I sit on the couch or in front of the computer in a state very reminiscent of a potato!
Then I saw that Leonie and Cindy had started this blog and I thought that it would be a great motivator too. Because I need others to keep me going and encourage me. I very, very easily slip into discouragement.
I have a slew of little health problems. I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 5 years ago. I don't know if I believe it quite. I never did follow up on it. If I did have CFS, I didn't have it nearly as badly as some, but I do struggle with low energy levels, often feeling exhausted, and feeling light headed and foggy brained. I know when I'm in for a relapse because my legs starting aching like I have a fever. Then I know for the next couple of days I am going to be really, really tired. I also have IBS and suffer from lots of migraines. And I have a strong suspicion I'm developing arthritis. My joints ache and swell. So there you go! I need to lose 30 pounds too.
I figure I'll represent the wuss population of women who are trying to get fit! I tried Pilates earlier this month. I felt nauseated afterwards! I went back to the only exercise dvd that I seem to be able to stick to with anything remotely close to consistency and that is Leslie Sansone's Walk the Pounds Away. So I started doing that, but I hurt my knee and my hip! It took about a week to get over that! I realize I can't do the kick backs anymore.
But I did one really good thing. I finally got doctor's appointments. I haven't gotten a physical in years (since the CFS thing). So I am doing that. And when I feel like my joints can take it, I have been gently doing the Walk Away the Pounds dvd. And Tuesday I am going to my ob/gyn. My husband has been after me to go. Three women that he works with are struggling with breast cancer. And his own mother has liver cancer. So I finally gave in and made appointments. As you can tell, I am not one to go to the doctor's quickly!
So now that I have spilled all this personal stuff on line, I hope that it will force me to stick to some kind of routine when it comes to health. I figure if I come here and publically confess, it will motivate me to keep moving in the direction of progress, even if the progress seems really, really slow compared to others.
So there's my intro. I do hope blogger will let me on next time I try to post!
I will...
I will usually let a handful of chips turn into a chip fest...
I will usually eat while I watch TV or read and stop really paying attention to amount...
I will usually get tired and frustrated, so take solice in a sweet treat or fatty snack..
I will most of the time not think while I eat, but just do so mindlessly...
I will usually 'cheat' and then feel guilty and give up...
I will usually eat leftovers while I clean up instead of just putting them out of sight...
I do usually forget that it is all about being healthy and treating my body right...
Except today!
(how was that, Rachel?? - I couldn't make it work with I don'ts-- lol)
I will usually eat while I watch TV or read and stop really paying attention to amount...
I will usually get tired and frustrated, so take solice in a sweet treat or fatty snack..
I will most of the time not think while I eat, but just do so mindlessly...
I will usually 'cheat' and then feel guilty and give up...
I will usually eat leftovers while I clean up instead of just putting them out of sight...
I do usually forget that it is all about being healthy and treating my body right...
Except today!
(how was that, Rachel?? - I couldn't make it work with I don'ts-- lol)
Saturday, January 27, 2007
I don't
I don't let anything come between me and my second cup of coffee.
I don't exercise on a day where we have big plans.
I don't run in the morning.
I don't get on the treadmill when the kids are awake.
I don't look at the treadmill display with excitement.
I don't run at a 10 min/mile pace even for a little while. (That's 6 min/km)
I don't exercise for longer than 32 minutes.
Except today!
I don't exercise on a day where we have big plans.
I don't run in the morning.
I don't get on the treadmill when the kids are awake.
I don't look at the treadmill display with excitement.
I don't run at a 10 min/mile pace even for a little while. (That's 6 min/km)
I don't exercise for longer than 32 minutes.
Except today!
Friday, January 26, 2007
Spirituality of Sport
This book looks interesting.. has anyone read?
I am becoming more and more interested in weaving our faith into the exercise of our bodies. There is so much negative out there in terms of weight loss and exercise.. trying to achieve that Perfect 10 and all the pressure that goes with it.
God gave us these beautiful bodies to take care of, created in his image. I wonder if this book addresses that? And marrying spirituality with fitness...?
I am becoming more and more interested in weaving our faith into the exercise of our bodies. There is so much negative out there in terms of weight loss and exercise.. trying to achieve that Perfect 10 and all the pressure that goes with it.
God gave us these beautiful bodies to take care of, created in his image. I wonder if this book addresses that? And marrying spirituality with fitness...?
Nice Active Day
Today I did the Jazzercise class this am.. so glad I went. I almost stayed home with that 3rd cup of coffee.
Got home and did laundry, all walking around the house chores and took the darling dogs for a walk.
Then the boys had their tennis lesson,so during it I walked (fast) the nature trail that runs through the woods behind the court. You inspired me, Maria! I listened to LOTR on audio as I walked and did three laps- probably about 2.5 miles. When I finished the tennis coach told me he timed me.... How does he do that when he is also teaching 3 boys tennis? lol
After that I vacuumed the downstairs.. and now I am wore out!
Hope you all had a nice day. The weather was just beautiful here.
Workout check in. :-)
Haven't updated my workouts for awhile - how have you all been going with your swimming/walking/other workouts?
Cindy, it sounds like your Jazzercise has been fun and also hard work.
Since Wednesday, my workouts ~
Wed - Turbo Jam Punch, Kick, Jam - 50 minutes of kickboxing, a bit of shaking and grooving and some very fun, effective capoeira ( A Brazilian form of martial arts and dance combined).
Thurs - the Hollywood Trainer Cross Training. This set is on sale at Amazon, $US 12.99 for 7 workouts!.btw I only have two workouts in the set - Cardio Sculpt and Cross Training. The Cross Training was good for me to shake things up - about 10 mins kickboxing, 10 minutes cardio sculpt with light weights ( I used 3 kg - about 6 1/2 lbs) and then 20 minutes of pilates and yoga.
Fri - Australia Day and Jonathon's birthday! Did Taebo : Billy's Favourite Moves. 45 minutes.
Sat - today! I did Taebo again - an old Advanced Live ( number 6, with a cardio, form and standing abs focus for 60 minutes).
We've also been walking and swimming and bike riding and doing housework withn the kids - its summer here and been pretty hot...Oh, and we've been eating out for J's birthday!
Cindy, it sounds like your Jazzercise has been fun and also hard work.
Since Wednesday, my workouts ~
Wed - Turbo Jam Punch, Kick, Jam - 50 minutes of kickboxing, a bit of shaking and grooving and some very fun, effective capoeira ( A Brazilian form of martial arts and dance combined).
Thurs - the Hollywood Trainer Cross Training. This set is on sale at Amazon, $US 12.99 for 7 workouts!.btw I only have two workouts in the set - Cardio Sculpt and Cross Training. The Cross Training was good for me to shake things up - about 10 mins kickboxing, 10 minutes cardio sculpt with light weights ( I used 3 kg - about 6 1/2 lbs) and then 20 minutes of pilates and yoga.
Fri - Australia Day and Jonathon's birthday! Did Taebo : Billy's Favourite Moves. 45 minutes.
Sat - today! I did Taebo again - an old Advanced Live ( number 6, with a cardio, form and standing abs focus for 60 minutes).
We've also been walking and swimming and bike riding and doing housework withn the kids - its summer here and been pretty hot...Oh, and we've been eating out for J's birthday!
Healthy family dinners
Rachel and I are looking for more ideas - healthy, lower fat, not too calorific, easy to prepare, most families will eat, not too expensive...a tall order!
Feel free to post your suggestions!
This site has some low GI meal plans. The dinner list is below ~
Grill your favourite lean meat or chicken and serve with potato, sweet corn and peas, OR
Stir fry some lean beef or pork strips and mixed vegetables and serve with fresh wheat noodles or Basmati or Doongara rice, OR
Prepare some lasagne with lean mince, fat reduced cheese and add 3-bean mix for extra variety, OR
Make your favourite curry and serve with Basmati or Doongara rice and pappadams, OR
Team a barbequed chicken with steamed sweet corn cobs, grainy bread roll and a tossed salad
Here are some yummy dinner recipes - I'm gonna try some. This site has more vegetarian options, which suits me fine.
The kids can always have larger servings and a dessert!
Feel free to post your suggestions!
This site has some low GI meal plans. The dinner list is below ~
Grill your favourite lean meat or chicken and serve with potato, sweet corn and peas, OR
Stir fry some lean beef or pork strips and mixed vegetables and serve with fresh wheat noodles or Basmati or Doongara rice, OR
Prepare some lasagne with lean mince, fat reduced cheese and add 3-bean mix for extra variety, OR
Make your favourite curry and serve with Basmati or Doongara rice and pappadams, OR
Team a barbequed chicken with steamed sweet corn cobs, grainy bread roll and a tossed salad
Here are some yummy dinner recipes - I'm gonna try some. This site has more vegetarian options, which suits me fine.
The kids can always have larger servings and a dessert!
Am I in?
I have been trying off and on for days to post here. Did it finally work? Blogger just doesn't like AOL I guess! Thank you Cindy for your help in overcoming my computer illiteracy!
Before I write anything more, I am going to see if this posts!
Blessings,
Faith
Before I write anything more, I am going to see if this posts!
Blessings,
Faith
Thursday, January 25, 2007
A week of healthy eating.
Shape Magazine has put out some new workouts - Bikini Body Bootcamp.
And they are promoting healthy workouts ( strength and cardio) and healthy eating .
Here is a sample meal plan for 7 days - yummy and healthy and simple!
Shape's Eat Right
And they are promoting healthy workouts ( strength and cardio) and healthy eating .
Here is a sample meal plan for 7 days - yummy and healthy and simple!
Shape's Eat Right
Walkin' Fiend
Hi Everyone!
Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Maria and I'm a walkin' fiend.
One of my goals for the new year has been to try and get out everyday with the kids - it has to be with the kids as my husband travels lots so my exercise is inevitably linked with their's!
We started out the year very well, but then came down with colds for roughly 10 days. This has been the week of getting back out and we've done very well. Monday, we walked to a park a mile away and played.
Tuesday - I can't remember....
Wednesday we went to a different park and while the children played, I walked around the perimeter of the park and canal area.
This afternoon, my intention is to walk to the bank and back which will be a two mile walk.
In April, the pool at the nearby University opens for public recreation swim - we are SO there!
So, that's our rough outline.
Go! Fight! Win! Walk!
Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Maria and I'm a walkin' fiend.
One of my goals for the new year has been to try and get out everyday with the kids - it has to be with the kids as my husband travels lots so my exercise is inevitably linked with their's!
We started out the year very well, but then came down with colds for roughly 10 days. This has been the week of getting back out and we've done very well. Monday, we walked to a park a mile away and played.
Tuesday - I can't remember....
Wednesday we went to a different park and while the children played, I walked around the perimeter of the park and canal area.
This afternoon, my intention is to walk to the bank and back which will be a two mile walk.
In April, the pool at the nearby University opens for public recreation swim - we are SO there!
So, that's our rough outline.
Go! Fight! Win! Walk!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Dinner
Last night's dinner was Leonie's oatmeal. YUM!
Here is one on my favorites:
Portabella Mushroom Sandwiches
Portabella mushrooms, sliced
Bell peppers, sliced
Onion, sliced
1/2 C Soy sauce
1/2 C Water
Oil
Whole wheat pitas
Jack cheese, opt
Mix soy sauce and water in a big bowl and put veg in while you heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a pan on med-hi. Stir fry veg, adding water as needed to keep it from sticking. Serve in pita halves with 1 tsp of cheese sprinkled over the top.
Variation: For fajitas, omit soy sauce and water. Instead add 1 clove pressed garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin and 1/2 tsp salt to pan with oil. Stir fry veg and when done, sprinkle 2 Tbsp lime juice and 1/4 C fresh cilantro over the top. Serve in warmed corn tortillas with a little cheddar.
Here is one on my favorites:
Portabella Mushroom Sandwiches
Portabella mushrooms, sliced
Bell peppers, sliced
Onion, sliced
1/2 C Soy sauce
1/2 C Water
Oil
Whole wheat pitas
Jack cheese, opt
Mix soy sauce and water in a big bowl and put veg in while you heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a pan on med-hi. Stir fry veg, adding water as needed to keep it from sticking. Serve in pita halves with 1 tsp of cheese sprinkled over the top.
Variation: For fajitas, omit soy sauce and water. Instead add 1 clove pressed garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin and 1/2 tsp salt to pan with oil. Stir fry veg and when done, sprinkle 2 Tbsp lime juice and 1/4 C fresh cilantro over the top. Serve in warmed corn tortillas with a little cheddar.
Swimming by Woods on a Snowy Morning
Whose woods these are I think I know...
This morning at 9 am I slipped into the pool and started my warmup laps. And as I took my first breath, I noticed the fluffy snowflakes gently falling on the pine trees outside. Swimming is a quiet workout, and watching the snowfall through the huge windows that run down the length of the pool, I felt like I was out in the midst of God's creation. By the time the windows started fogging over, I was in the zone and not thinking about outside anymore, and all the snow had melted before I got out to my car. But those few quiet moments, the surprise of an unpredicted snowfall, the peace of a gentle morning swim, it fed my spirit.
The woods are quiet, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
and miles to go before I sleep,
and miles to go before I sleep.
This morning at 9 am I slipped into the pool and started my warmup laps. And as I took my first breath, I noticed the fluffy snowflakes gently falling on the pine trees outside. Swimming is a quiet workout, and watching the snowfall through the huge windows that run down the length of the pool, I felt like I was out in the midst of God's creation. By the time the windows started fogging over, I was in the zone and not thinking about outside anymore, and all the snow had melted before I got out to my car. But those few quiet moments, the surprise of an unpredicted snowfall, the peace of a gentle morning swim, it fed my spirit.
The woods are quiet, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
and miles to go before I sleep,
and miles to go before I sleep.
Workouts/Seven Habits
I took a break over the weekend, which actually was nice.
I went to Jazzercise on Monday, though subbed for the Class Manager, so signed people in. A new woman signed up to join (that is good!) but it took me a half hour to get her signed up and her automatic debit set up.. so I missed half the class! Oh, well the priced paid to have the glorious title and discount of a Jazzercise Class Manager.. lol
But I made up for it with step class yesterday. I felt great and pushed it, plus Carole had a hard routine. I burned 400 cal, instead of my usual 350.
DOMS- my legs are very sore today as we did a lot of leg work.
I found some insight for my dicipline in eating in an unlikely place. The first habit of Proactivity in Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
I had forgotton how deep that book is, as I have not picked it up in over 10 years. He talked about doing everything in your life based on your principles and character. That includes keeping promises, even those made to yourself. Combining that with his idea of not being 'reactive' but 'proactive' really hit home with me.
He says to stop and think and seperate when a stimulus causes you to react. This could be any negative stimulus that might cause one toward anger, etc. I found this applies to emotional eating, or eating for 'energy'. Stop, think, seperate, and keep your promises.
Anyway, still reading, but I found it interesting.
Of course, then I made a Chocolate Silk Pie for Bryan.. and had to taste it. But that is ok and part of life. And I was happy. I would put the recipe up but it is defintily NOT healthy, except for the chocolate.. lol
I went to Jazzercise on Monday, though subbed for the Class Manager, so signed people in. A new woman signed up to join (that is good!) but it took me a half hour to get her signed up and her automatic debit set up.. so I missed half the class! Oh, well the priced paid to have the glorious title and discount of a Jazzercise Class Manager.. lol
But I made up for it with step class yesterday. I felt great and pushed it, plus Carole had a hard routine. I burned 400 cal, instead of my usual 350.
DOMS- my legs are very sore today as we did a lot of leg work.
I found some insight for my dicipline in eating in an unlikely place. The first habit of Proactivity in Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
I had forgotton how deep that book is, as I have not picked it up in over 10 years. He talked about doing everything in your life based on your principles and character. That includes keeping promises, even those made to yourself. Combining that with his idea of not being 'reactive' but 'proactive' really hit home with me.
He says to stop and think and seperate when a stimulus causes you to react. This could be any negative stimulus that might cause one toward anger, etc. I found this applies to emotional eating, or eating for 'energy'. Stop, think, seperate, and keep your promises.
Anyway, still reading, but I found it interesting.
Of course, then I made a Chocolate Silk Pie for Bryan.. and had to taste it. But that is ok and part of life. And I was happy. I would put the recipe up but it is defintily NOT healthy, except for the chocolate.. lol
Monday, January 22, 2007
DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Yesterday I felt deliciously sore in parts of my upper and lower body - I have to admit to liking some DOMS. :-) Simply because they mean I 've had a great workout, challenging myself.
Why the DOMS? I was using the overtaining principle with weights - this helps with fat loss and muscle definition and endurance.
Saturday I completed a FIRM Classic - Volume 1, aerobic weight training.
Sunday was Taebo Total Body Blasting - intervals of cardio ( Taebo) and resistance work. And swam laps at the pool with dh and the boys.
Monday I did the FIRM Volume 1 again.
Hence the DOMS.
This meant it was time for cardio today - did Taebo Cardio Circuit 2, 55 minutes of Taebo with circuits for upper body/lower body/abs/total body.
I was dancing around a bit and letting loose between some of these circuits ~ those endorphins, you know! lol!
(Laughs at self).
Shelley ( BB's dd) mentions at the end of this workout that it's not just physical but also spiritual - we work on the inside and the outside follows.
A nice thought..
Why the DOMS? I was using the overtaining principle with weights - this helps with fat loss and muscle definition and endurance.
Saturday I completed a FIRM Classic - Volume 1, aerobic weight training.
Sunday was Taebo Total Body Blasting - intervals of cardio ( Taebo) and resistance work. And swam laps at the pool with dh and the boys.
Monday I did the FIRM Volume 1 again.
Hence the DOMS.
This meant it was time for cardio today - did Taebo Cardio Circuit 2, 55 minutes of Taebo with circuits for upper body/lower body/abs/total body.
I was dancing around a bit and letting loose between some of these circuits ~ those endorphins, you know! lol!
(Laughs at self).
Shelley ( BB's dd) mentions at the end of this workout that it's not just physical but also spiritual - we work on the inside and the outside follows.
A nice thought..
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