I haven't been working out too much lately, life just got too busy! But I have found a way to sweat and feel great and its with HOT YOGA!! I have a one month unlimited ZEN membership and I am putting it to good use (:
Measurements coming soon!!
-A.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
The Do-Over
I haven't written in a while, I guess life got in the way. I have good news and bad news and I learned something recently...
The Good News: I made it through the 30 day challenge
The Bad News: I totally ate all kinds of crap on days 31-34
The Lesson: I feel like crap, because I ate crap and now I have to start ALL OVER AGAIN!!
I was feeling great the more strict I was with The Plan. So why go back to the junk?? I guess I needed to see if I missed it. I went 30 days with no Chinese take out or junk food or candy and I was fine... It didn't even phase me! But once I started down the slippery slope I fell a long long way, and now I know why I have to go back and start again. I need to kick the junky sugary crap once and for all. I have figured out proof positive that eating healthy makes you feel healthy and conversely eating crap makes you feel like crap. I have field tested it to the max. This will be my reminder should I want to slip again.
Tomorrow is a new day :)
The Good News: I made it through the 30 day challenge
The Bad News: I totally ate all kinds of crap on days 31-34
The Lesson: I feel like crap, because I ate crap and now I have to start ALL OVER AGAIN!!
I was feeling great the more strict I was with The Plan. So why go back to the junk?? I guess I needed to see if I missed it. I went 30 days with no Chinese take out or junk food or candy and I was fine... It didn't even phase me! But once I started down the slippery slope I fell a long long way, and now I know why I have to go back and start again. I need to kick the junky sugary crap once and for all. I have figured out proof positive that eating healthy makes you feel healthy and conversely eating crap makes you feel like crap. I have field tested it to the max. This will be my reminder should I want to slip again.
Tomorrow is a new day :)
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The 6 P's
PRIOR PLANNING PREVENTS PISS POOR PERFORMANCE
What does this mean exactly? I am finding out the hard way... I have been faced with many challenges this past week, such as a heavy workload or impromptu dinner parties or lack of motivation. It feels like my work/life balance is out of whack and its affecting just about everything right now. I'm working longer hours so therefore I haven't kept up with grocery shopping therefore I've had to buy meals which in turn makes it harder to say on track and makes me angry that I planned so poorly to start!!
I am trying to buckle down and prepare my own food to bring to work. I have been doing very well with breakfast and usually lunch, I have quick and healthy snacks down and have upped my water intake by carrying a water bottle around 24/7. I just need to nail down the routine... wake up earlier in the morning to be able to prepare for the day and maybe squeeze in some cardio and then make a lunch and pack some snacks for the day. It sounds so easy right??
So how come I'm falling behind? I'm going to blame it all on the lack of a consistently and properly stocked fridge to draw from. I have some really great recipes that I can't wait to try and I hope to draw motivation from that. In fact, I have tried two of JJ's recipes and they turned out very well :) I made Protein Muffins last week and Shredded Wheat Chicken Strips a couple of nights ago. Delish!!
The recipes can be found here: JJ CONFALONE iTrainer Personal Trainer: How To Make It Taste Good
Once I find some more great recipes I will post them on the new Recipes page.
What does this mean exactly? I am finding out the hard way... I have been faced with many challenges this past week, such as a heavy workload or impromptu dinner parties or lack of motivation. It feels like my work/life balance is out of whack and its affecting just about everything right now. I'm working longer hours so therefore I haven't kept up with grocery shopping therefore I've had to buy meals which in turn makes it harder to say on track and makes me angry that I planned so poorly to start!!
I am trying to buckle down and prepare my own food to bring to work. I have been doing very well with breakfast and usually lunch, I have quick and healthy snacks down and have upped my water intake by carrying a water bottle around 24/7. I just need to nail down the routine... wake up earlier in the morning to be able to prepare for the day and maybe squeeze in some cardio and then make a lunch and pack some snacks for the day. It sounds so easy right??
So how come I'm falling behind? I'm going to blame it all on the lack of a consistently and properly stocked fridge to draw from. I have some really great recipes that I can't wait to try and I hope to draw motivation from that. In fact, I have tried two of JJ's recipes and they turned out very well :) I made Protein Muffins last week and Shredded Wheat Chicken Strips a couple of nights ago. Delish!!
The recipes can be found here: JJ CONFALONE iTrainer Personal Trainer: How To Make It Taste Good
Once I find some more great recipes I will post them on the new Recipes page.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
RANT!!
I hate push ups!! I have never ever been able to do them! My whole life I've struggled through cheater push ups, as in on the knees...
Today JJ makes me do REAL PUSH UPS. WTF?! I collapsed and dropped to the floor for 5 whole REAL PUSH UPS and I swear he was laughing.
And then came round two. I made it to 10 that time but I don't feel any better... They still manage to get the best of me.
The moral of the story is: I HATE F*#%N' PUSH UPS >:(
Today JJ makes me do REAL PUSH UPS. WTF?! I collapsed and dropped to the floor for 5 whole REAL PUSH UPS and I swear he was laughing.
And then came round two. I made it to 10 that time but I don't feel any better... They still manage to get the best of me.
The moral of the story is: I HATE F*#%N' PUSH UPS >:(
Monday, August 08, 2011
Hard Times
This past weekend was crazy! BBQ's, best buds, beautiful weather and barn chores filled Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was a test in willpower and Sunday challenged my endurance.
I went camping with some friends at a nearby campsite in Milton. Haven't been there in over a year so there was some serious catching up to do. It was a wonderful and long drawn out welcome home reunion for everyone there. Needless to say, it was hard to stay on track and I was so caught up in trying to stay with The Plan that I neglected to monitor my water intake as well...
I woke up to a wicked headache and damp everything in the back of my truck. Too bad I couldn't absorb water through osmosis, because I left my windows down as I slept and it poured all night :(
After dropping my dogs off at home I headed up to the barn to muck out. It was very humid with scattered showers and it wasn't helping my headache. It took me 3.5 hours to do all the chores and I must have hauled 8 wheelbarrows from the stalls. I guess I had forgotten how heavy hay bales and muck tubs are!! It was like weight lifting only dirty and dusty. I must have filled up my water bottle half a dozen times.
This weekend taught me two things: you can never be too prepared (bring meals along ANYTIME I'm traveling) and DON'T FORGET TO DRINK!!
I went camping with some friends at a nearby campsite in Milton. Haven't been there in over a year so there was some serious catching up to do. It was a wonderful and long drawn out welcome home reunion for everyone there. Needless to say, it was hard to stay on track and I was so caught up in trying to stay with The Plan that I neglected to monitor my water intake as well...
I woke up to a wicked headache and damp everything in the back of my truck. Too bad I couldn't absorb water through osmosis, because I left my windows down as I slept and it poured all night :(
After dropping my dogs off at home I headed up to the barn to muck out. It was very humid with scattered showers and it wasn't helping my headache. It took me 3.5 hours to do all the chores and I must have hauled 8 wheelbarrows from the stalls. I guess I had forgotten how heavy hay bales and muck tubs are!! It was like weight lifting only dirty and dusty. I must have filled up my water bottle half a dozen times.
This weekend taught me two things: you can never be too prepared (bring meals along ANYTIME I'm traveling) and DON'T FORGET TO DRINK!!
Friday, August 05, 2011
bbq blues
Today was a hard day, my legs and butt are KILLING me from yesterday's workout. Having beach volleyball playoffs later that day didn't help, although I slept like a rock! Stupid DOMS has set in and I feel like the tin man. Its kind of funny though, because the pain serves to remind me what I need to do to stay on track.
I arrived at my buddies' bbq tonight, to a spread of chips, snacks, booze, and salads. There was no avoiding consumption of some of these items so my plan was moderation. I avoided the chips and dips completely, but accepted the cheeseburger and loaded up with lettuce and a spoon of potato salad. To avoid the alcohol I kept my glass of water full and cold.
This was no easy task, and I'm worried about the upcoming weekend. I'm heading up to a campground for an escape and a party. I hope the weather holds up so I can relax and read, and I can figure out how I can stick with The Plan.
**Book of choice for the pool this weekend: The China Study, T. Colin Campbell PhD
http://www.thechinastudy.com/
I arrived at my buddies' bbq tonight, to a spread of chips, snacks, booze, and salads. There was no avoiding consumption of some of these items so my plan was moderation. I avoided the chips and dips completely, but accepted the cheeseburger and loaded up with lettuce and a spoon of potato salad. To avoid the alcohol I kept my glass of water full and cold.
This was no easy task, and I'm worried about the upcoming weekend. I'm heading up to a campground for an escape and a party. I hope the weather holds up so I can relax and read, and I can figure out how I can stick with The Plan.
**Book of choice for the pool this weekend: The China Study, T. Colin Campbell PhD
http://www.thechinastudy.com/
Thursday, August 04, 2011
the 30 day challenge
So today JJ hits me with the 30 day challenge to stick to the meal plan 100%... I even had to pinkie swear!! I received the email with the nutrition info a few months ago, I made some changes to my diet but didn't really commit.
Today is Day 1 and right now I feel pretty good, I even think this is do-able! The meal plan I'm following can be found on the nutrition tab, and I will update daily.
I have also committed to 30 minutes of cardio PER DAY! Thankfully I play on a couple sports teams etc. that can count towards that. I want to avoid treadmills so I am on the hunt for fun activities... Suggestions welcome!!
"A goal properly set is halfway reached." - Zig Ziglar
Today is Day 1 and right now I feel pretty good, I even think this is do-able! The meal plan I'm following can be found on the nutrition tab, and I will update daily.
I have also committed to 30 minutes of cardio PER DAY! Thankfully I play on a couple sports teams etc. that can count towards that. I want to avoid treadmills so I am on the hunt for fun activities... Suggestions welcome!!
"A goal properly set is halfway reached." - Zig Ziglar
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Side Note: Whats really in that iced coffee??
So everyone knows how delish and refreshing an iced coffee or iced capp are... Do you have any idea of what its made with? I hate to burst the tasty bubble, but they make them with 18% cream!! Yikes!! So here's my suggestion: sub in milk (1% or skim) or chocolate milk (which is 1%) for that crazy cream and your waistline will thank you :)
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
In the beginning...
The journey begins on my couch where I sit staring at the computer screen. Life has become boring and monotonous and I crave change. Sadly the hardest part is getting started, or so I hear... So I'll just jump right in!
I am a 28 year old female who wants to change her life. I have a full time job, my own apartment, two dogs and a few extra pounds. I've used up all the excuses so I guess its time to cut to the chase. I have a mission: be as healthy and strong as I can be by the time I turn 30. When I cross THAT hill I want to be at the peak of wellness.
There are so many websites and articles and people around advertising the newest and greatest in health and beauty these days it's hard to make sense of it all. My plan is to try a number of new activities, exercises, foods and drinks and report back on what works for me. If anyone can learn from my mistakes then this won't be for nothing. I will be looking for inspiration and motivation everywhere I go. I will immortalize my findings, failures and rants here.
Enjoy :)
A.
I am a 28 year old female who wants to change her life. I have a full time job, my own apartment, two dogs and a few extra pounds. I've used up all the excuses so I guess its time to cut to the chase. I have a mission: be as healthy and strong as I can be by the time I turn 30. When I cross THAT hill I want to be at the peak of wellness.
There are so many websites and articles and people around advertising the newest and greatest in health and beauty these days it's hard to make sense of it all. My plan is to try a number of new activities, exercises, foods and drinks and report back on what works for me. If anyone can learn from my mistakes then this won't be for nothing. I will be looking for inspiration and motivation everywhere I go. I will immortalize my findings, failures and rants here.
Enjoy :)
A.
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