The hide out.

Mentality

My mental state for the most part has been positive. The structure I had for the month of May fell out. I kept most of my routines because my goal was to make it to the white river rafting adventure with as much strength as possible. My insecurities kicked in a couple of days before rafting but I did it. It felt AWESOME just like I did back in my college days. INVINCIBLE. 

White River Rafting. American River near Sacramento, Ca. May 16, 2016

Meal-Plans

I stopped tracking my food and winged it. The consequence is a 3 pound weight gain. So be it. I'm coming clean because I'm ramping up for the final home stretch. I have 122 days before my final goal date of 09/30/14. I know careful meal planning and point counting will be the key to my success. Point tracking is key and I will do it going forward.

Work-outs

I've been pretty consistent with my work-outs. Everything except the 12-week challenge. I hated admitting it to my readers but mostly to myself. I saw it as a failing moment. I made myself wrong for not doing things "right". Then I hid because it is a typical way I handle things when I put a lot of pressure on myself. I finally decided to focus on my fitness highlights. I tried new things like boxing, beach yoga, new hiking trails and new training techniques. oh and of course I rafted; an activity I used to love doing annually and was unable to do due to my weight for almost 14 years. 

No Excuses

Having a confessional blogging moment is the perfect time to recommit. I'm hooked on this new lifestyle and I'm not letting go until I reach goal. Having a detour doesn't mean I'm stopping. It just means I'm human. I still want to provide a "how to" to other people who are struggling with their weight or simply want to be healthy. This makes me move forward because I'm truly living an inspired life and I want others to do the same. 

To living to inspire myself and others.

Weekly Update

I did not measure myself this week. Here is the pic. Keep in mind the true training time is 8 weeks since I had to break when I had vertigo.

I'm feeling tight and I'm keeping the eye on the prize.

To staying committed. 

Beast Mode

Today's work-out combo of circuit training at accelerate with Anthony and Boxing at 220= BEAST MODE.

I was scheduled to start boxing last month but did not due to the circumstances.  The delays in scheduling gave me time to question my abilities and create doubt. Today was the hands down, no more playing, no matter what drop down date for starting boxing! !

I loved it as much as I thought I would and I was able to keep up. For the most part. The staff was a great and the groupon transitioned to a trial membership.  Not what I expected but I crunched the numbers and I got a deal!

The new environment will provide some new energy. It will also challenge me in other areas including my self esteem. Vixenology dance class was cancelled so yoga it is. 

To boxing fun! 

Happy Friday

 Hiking, Drills and Runs Work-Out

Training with Cory. My Wednesday Fitness Highlight. 

My Wednesday night trainer, Saul, said we were just going for a hike to the Hollywood sign for our work-out. Little did Cory and I know that we were in for a treat! We hiked for an hour and a half, then Saul had us do various drills going up-hill, on flat dirt, and through the bat cave.

The work-out reminded me of how much fun I have outdoors and it really broke up my week. YAY!

To having work-out fun!

May Training Schedule

The highlight of the month will be the trip to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. I have never been to either and I'm looking forward to it.

Lake Tahoe and Yosemite

I will be on a white river rafting adventure. It is one of those things I really enjoyed in the past and have not done since 2003. Mainly due to my weight. I did not feel strong or confident enough to raft but I'm READY!

I will also go hiking. I will be doing some research to determine what fits my fitness level. All I know is I want to take in some beautiful views and I'm willing to push if necessary.

Training

There has been much inconsistency in the past month mainly due to vertigo. I will make sure to be diligent with the schedule. In fact I am already researching the Lake Tahoe trip to determine how I will complete my work-outs. I will also be completing the "extended version" of the 12 (15) week challenge in May. YIPEE.

I am also working closely with my trainers since I am packing the month with activity. I'm super excited about this process and I cannot wait to complete another month of this journey.

To shredding in May.