It's been almost 2 weeks and I haven't eaten any delectable desserts. I wish that I could say that cutting them out was making me feel fantastic and giving me energy I never knew I had, but it's just not. I feel sluggish, tired, and irritable.
I remember when I first participated in p90x, Tony Horton explained that I would feel this way in the first 30 days. The days when I was cutting out the crap that was killing my body. These days were supposed to be hard, supposed to help my body get used to using the good foods to fuel my body. I don't remember feeling that way before, but I sure feel this way now.
Although I'm not engaged in p90x this time, there is no question as to the Calorie requirements that my activities require. Getting through the next 3 weeks will be a challenge. A challenge that I'm hoping will be a great jump start to a new way of respecting and collaborating with my food to improve my health.
28 February 2013
18 February 2013
Ragnar Training Begins
I began my Ragnar Relay Training Program today. I am going with their beginner program because I'm not quite ready for their intermediate program. I'm somewhere in the middle. I just figure that I will adjust the program as I find it necessary.
Today was a 15 minute run day. I ran for just that much time. (Because I spent last week on the couch because of back problems) Anyway, I ran 1 2/3 miles. My addition to the program is lifting. I love it and need it. So, after my run, I lifted for 30 minutes.
15 bicep curls 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
15 step back lunges 7.5 lbs
15 bicep curls w/ squeeze 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
25 Squats 7.5 lbs
15 bicep curls 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
15 quad extensions 30 lbs x3
25 crunches
25 scissors
25 bridges
Nothing too strenuous. I had to be really careful with my back this morning. But I got plenty in and it felt fantastic to be working out again.
What did you do this morning?
Today was a 15 minute run day. I ran for just that much time. (Because I spent last week on the couch because of back problems) Anyway, I ran 1 2/3 miles. My addition to the program is lifting. I love it and need it. So, after my run, I lifted for 30 minutes.
15 bicep curls 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
15 step back lunges 7.5 lbs
15 bicep curls w/ squeeze 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
25 Squats 7.5 lbs
15 bicep curls 10 lbs
15 tricep extensions 7.5 lbs
15 quad extensions 30 lbs x3
25 crunches
25 scissors
25 bridges
Nothing too strenuous. I had to be really careful with my back this morning. But I got plenty in and it felt fantastic to be working out again.
What did you do this morning?
10 February 2013
February All Ready!!
I know, I know. We are a week in already. But I just can't believe how fast time is flying by. It's craziness.
In case you were panicking about the time flying by too, don't worry. There is time to get your fitness goals set for the year. I set mine back at the beginning of January. But lets be honest, it doesn't matter when you decide that the time is right for you to improve your health, as long as you dedicate yourself to accomplishing your goal.
To help me with accomplishing mine, I need to let you know what mine are so you can help keep me accountable.
NUTRITION:
By the end of the year, I want to be completely Eating Clean. This is far tougher than I thought it was going to be. Planning at home meals, eating out, eating at other peoples homes, holidays, birthdays, vacations. Lets just say the last couple of months have been rough on my digestive system.
FITNESS:
My running time has been extremely limited since I had my 2 youngin's. But I seriously want to add miles on my shoes this year. To do that, my running goals include:
3 = 5K's
1 = 10K
1 =Ragnar Relay
I'm quite excited. I'm already registered for the Ragnar and two weeks into training. BooYah!
To add to my speed and endurance I set the goal of:
-lifting 3 times a week
-cross training 2-3 times a week.
-accomplish the Holiday Trim Your Tire Challenge (Nov-Dec)
SELF IMAGE:
Self image is a big deal. I don't want anyone, especially my daughter to feel as though she has to fuss about her weight and looks her whole life. To help her to understand that self confidence, sense of humor, kindness, knowledge, and joy are the most beautiful aspects of a person, I am going to need to feel/see these traits in myself. So, I will be:
-improving my knowledge by reading 100 books.
-improving my self confidence by racing and lifting
-improving my involvement in my community
I am an extreme goal maker. I know this. Multiple categories, subcategories. But there is really only one way to make and keep your goals, and that's to do what's important to you and is going to improve your life. Your way. With the support of friends.
I would love to be your support. Will you be mine throughout this year?
In case you were panicking about the time flying by too, don't worry. There is time to get your fitness goals set for the year. I set mine back at the beginning of January. But lets be honest, it doesn't matter when you decide that the time is right for you to improve your health, as long as you dedicate yourself to accomplishing your goal.
To help me with accomplishing mine, I need to let you know what mine are so you can help keep me accountable.
NUTRITION:
By the end of the year, I want to be completely Eating Clean. This is far tougher than I thought it was going to be. Planning at home meals, eating out, eating at other peoples homes, holidays, birthdays, vacations. Lets just say the last couple of months have been rough on my digestive system.
FITNESS:
My running time has been extremely limited since I had my 2 youngin's. But I seriously want to add miles on my shoes this year. To do that, my running goals include:
3 = 5K's
1 = 10K
1 =Ragnar Relay
I'm quite excited. I'm already registered for the Ragnar and two weeks into training. BooYah!
To add to my speed and endurance I set the goal of:
-lifting 3 times a week
-cross training 2-3 times a week.
-accomplish the Holiday Trim Your Tire Challenge (Nov-Dec)
SELF IMAGE:
Self image is a big deal. I don't want anyone, especially my daughter to feel as though she has to fuss about her weight and looks her whole life. To help her to understand that self confidence, sense of humor, kindness, knowledge, and joy are the most beautiful aspects of a person, I am going to need to feel/see these traits in myself. So, I will be:
-improving my knowledge by reading 100 books.
-improving my self confidence by racing and lifting
-improving my involvement in my community
I am an extreme goal maker. I know this. Multiple categories, subcategories. But there is really only one way to make and keep your goals, and that's to do what's important to you and is going to improve your life. Your way. With the support of friends.
I would love to be your support. Will you be mine throughout this year?
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