I ran.
I'm not really a runner....but the thought of running always intrigued me. Why? I was never ABLE to run. A quick jog to around the block would have me wheezing.
At the beginning of my journey I wanted to run and I did, for a bit. It took me a long time to build up endurance. I was pleased with what I was able to do and felt so good. Me....running!!!!! Whodathunkit!
I started doing more than the treadmill so the running took a back seat. I would run every once in a while but when the knee acts up, I freak and STOP! Though it's not funny it does tickle me that the pain in knee according to my doctor is " runner's knee" . Honestly, ME with RUNNER'S KNEE. That's a riot! Does that mean I'm runner? I will take it. LOL
Lately I have been going the motions and working out. Just lots going on with life. Physically I am there but mentally elsewhere. Remaining active but not putting in what I should therefore not getting out of it what I could! Honestly, the only one I'm wronging is me. So last I ran.
Back to basics. I used an app when I wanted to start to run. I did very well on it. So I thought it would be great to use again. Like I said back to basics. I started the app, I hit play on my new ipod playlist, and I started warm up. Then I started to walk, run, walk, run, walk, run, wa.....no...I need to RUN. I ran. Sorry lady on app....I need to GO! I was at 6.0 speed, then 6.5...I needed more went to 6.6...6.7......7! IT FELT SO GOOD!
Time is up. Time to cool down. Smile on my face. Fog is lifting. Head is clear.
Off to Kickboxing I went!
" There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don't allow yourself to become one of them" - Ralph Marston
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
I gained!
I weighed myself this morning....though I try not to focus much on that number anymore....every once in awhile I get on and fulfill my curiosity. Today, I was pleased. So I thought back....
Since 2010 when I decided to make changes I have gained:
I have also lost:
Though I have more goals to reach and this year is about eating right and building muscle I REFUSE to forget just how far I have come. It's easier for to look in the mirror and say " look at at that jiggle in the middle". I have to remember and say " hey I can see my toes and look how cute they look!
Be good to yourselves!
Since 2010 when I decided to make changes I have gained:
Strength
Confidence
Muscle
Years to my life
Fitness Relationships
Knowledge of healthy vs unhealthy
Great Energy
Good habits
Determination
Happiness
Appreciation and more
I have also lost:
Bad habits
Weight
Discomfort and more
Though I have more goals to reach and this year is about eating right and building muscle I REFUSE to forget just how far I have come. It's easier for to look in the mirror and say " look at at that jiggle in the middle". I have to remember and say " hey I can see my toes and look how cute they look!
Be good to yourselves!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Your Public Service Annoucement
I have been in and out of gyms and on and off diets for YEARS! I believe that wanting to be healthy and liking to workout makes it easier. I also believe that finding an exercise format you like and an instructor/trainer (if it's a class) that you feel motivated by is important as well.
I like my gym for several reasons; one being that I am extremely comfortable there. I don't feel there is judging. It's not a "meat-market". It's full of people of all shapes and sizes wanting to workout and be healthy. I also like the classes offered, the equipment, and the staff there.
I prefer group fitness exercise classes. I also prefer trained and knowledgeable instructors. There are several different styles out there. Slow, fast, simple, complex, brand new, veteran, good, not so good, knowledgeable and some NOT so knowledgeable. I feel like I've taken all. If it's too slow or too fast for me, I don't continue to take. That doesn't really bother me. If it's not a good match doesn't mean that the instructor isn't good...just means that it's not for me. Someone else may really like. BUT.. instructors that are NOT knowledgeable and/or NOT trained AND teach...well...that bugs me. Dangerous exercises and bad form will only lead to injury. Trust me...I know injury. I just was just recently made aware of new trainer in my area. I did some research and cannot believe all the people that are going to this trainer. There will be demand for physical therapists in my area real soon!
To me...form is everything. I like taking a class and have my form corrected. That means that I'm being looked after and that I'm doing the exercise safely and effectively. When I question the benefit of an exercise and the trainer can't answer the question...well I can tell you that doesn't impress me.
I'm glad that I'm knowledgeable enough now to know what is safe for me and what can really hurt me. If you ever have a question about something that you are doing in a class or a piece of equipment you are using, make sure you ask. If it doesn't 'feel right', ask. You might be doing something. It's better to ask and be corrected or reassured, then not to ask at all.
This has been your PSA from Keeping Fit and Curvy
I like my gym for several reasons; one being that I am extremely comfortable there. I don't feel there is judging. It's not a "meat-market". It's full of people of all shapes and sizes wanting to workout and be healthy. I also like the classes offered, the equipment, and the staff there.
I prefer group fitness exercise classes. I also prefer trained and knowledgeable instructors. There are several different styles out there. Slow, fast, simple, complex, brand new, veteran, good, not so good, knowledgeable and some NOT so knowledgeable. I feel like I've taken all. If it's too slow or too fast for me, I don't continue to take. That doesn't really bother me. If it's not a good match doesn't mean that the instructor isn't good...just means that it's not for me. Someone else may really like. BUT.. instructors that are NOT knowledgeable and/or NOT trained AND teach...well...that bugs me. Dangerous exercises and bad form will only lead to injury. Trust me...I know injury. I just was just recently made aware of new trainer in my area. I did some research and cannot believe all the people that are going to this trainer. There will be demand for physical therapists in my area real soon!
To me...form is everything. I like taking a class and have my form corrected. That means that I'm being looked after and that I'm doing the exercise safely and effectively. When I question the benefit of an exercise and the trainer can't answer the question...well I can tell you that doesn't impress me.
I'm glad that I'm knowledgeable enough now to know what is safe for me and what can really hurt me. If you ever have a question about something that you are doing in a class or a piece of equipment you are using, make sure you ask. If it doesn't 'feel right', ask. You might be doing something. It's better to ask and be corrected or reassured, then not to ask at all.
This has been your PSA from Keeping Fit and Curvy
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