True Thursday

I want to be true to someone I met for lunch yesterday. We discussed all of the different things I'm up to and I shared my blog with him. It is a great way for him to keep up with me since he is not on social media. He also made a good point...I don't have a lot of my creations on my blog. So here we go.

I create and manage 4 different series/events to offer people with new ways to become active.

1. I have a yoga workshop which runs for 6 weeks at a time. The group consists of 8 people and the cost is $72. for 6 - 1.5 hour sessions. We are currently in week 2 of the workshop. I will post information about the next workshop in good time.

2. The 5k conditioning series is a 12 week program set-up in 3 week sets  with a weekly break for the monthly hiking trip. The 3 week sets also allows people who are starting to workout with short term goal. People do not have to participate in 5k's to be in the series. A new set is starting this Sunday.  There are still 3 spots open on the second team.

3. The hiking trips are not a part of a series but I create the events as a compliment to training. It is also a good opportunity for people to get a view the different hiking trails in so.Cal. It is highly recommended for anyone participating on the TM to come out and hike.

4. The last series I have created and will begin next month. It is the Tough Mudder (TM) series. This is a series was created specifically for those participating in the TM on 11/01 in Temecula. Completion of the 5k beginner series is highly recommended since participation in the TM series requires a fitness test.

I will continue to post regular updates about the various programs, series and events for those interested.

Have a great day and make a small change today.

Tough Mudder Tuesday - Lessons 1 - 5

A week before the Tough Mudder event I injured my knee. It was looking dim and coach was advising me to sit back. The risk was too high. Yet, for me there was a higher risk. I was combating with OBESITY. I knew I had to make a change and there was some real fear; fear of complacency. I knew that on 03/28 I had to JUMP IN! NO OPTIONS. I would walk it if I had to...but I would do it.

Los Game Changers is a team of 6 people who combined have lost 494 lbs. They were doing this with me. I had a support group. On event day, my knees were in pain by mile 2. I was walking. I was in it for the long haul and I knew that was the smartest way. I officially was the weakest link on the team and after the 3rd obstacle all but one teammate left me. Or so I thought, I had a whole new team…it was the TM Team. It was the community. Each and every one of them…this still blows me away. So much, I add a disclaimer for possible rambling! 

Post TM, I am able to identify my recent behaviors and the difficulty I have with acknowledgement. I realize I stop myself because I do not want people to view me, my shape or my person. I knew this in some ways before…but Tough Mudder cemented something in me. I AM NOT MY FAT.  There is me and there is Fat. We are not one. I can not use fat to hide me because I am not invisible. No amount of weight I gain will ever hide me. The only thing fat does is shorten my life span. 

TM also reminded me I matter. There were so many people there ready to help. Cheering me on and then telling me I could do it. I borrowed their belief when I thought I could not go anymore. People saw me for me and did not shy away. They helped me. -- I CLIMBED WALLS!! All 228 pounds of me!! I could not do the bars but I JUMPED IN! I cramped up in CRY BABY got out…then jumped right back in and did it. I DID THE BEST I COULD. I PUSHED my LIMITS and COMPLETED TM. I own my power. 

This fuels me to lose the next 80. I will continue to share my story with those in my community. I accept my bright star and want to bring all that light to others. 

Here's to you meeting your weight and fitness goals! 

Motivational Monday

Dream a little Dream.

There are so many emotions and feelings around tough mudder. I still cannot put it all into words without rambling. I expected to be able to blog away. Instead I'm here thinking of the best way to say it. Then I remember #1 on my list of lessons.

Some TM Lessons.

1. Don't overthink things.

2. Mental noise kills. 

3. Not everyone will be there when they said they would. You can't resent them. They have their own path to follow.

4. A friendly face goes a long way.

5. You can use your charisma and ask for help. Wait, I knew that. I have to be willing to accept it too.

6. Strangers can become friends. Let them in.

7. Just let go.

8. Everything is better when you're having fun.

9. Always do your best.

10. There are Angels out there.

11. I am worthy of someone else's help.

12. In life I go at my own pace. I am
only in competition with me.

13. Love and appreciate those who stay at your side. No matter your struggle. No matter your pain.

14. Trust others have good intentions.

15. Be willing to listen. Learn.

16. Encourage others. You matter too.

17. It takes a Village!

18. When you think you can't do something. Try again.

19. Don't quit when you're ahead.

20. Dig deep. You can go even further.

21. Stop pacing. Own your power! Yes it goes against 12! But explains 22.

22. Be flexible.

23. Push. Don't take the best of you to the grave. Let others see it now.

24. Jose really really loves me. I knew it before the challenge but him calling me his balsy wifey. A bonafide badass!!! That takes a big man! He really loves me for me! LOL

25. It ain't that serious. Jump in ... again!

26. Live the moment.

So go live. Be present. Shine big.

Sunday ... Lucky 13

Escondido Falls Hike - 03/14/15
Los Game Changers

Thought

There is a reoccurring need...to let go. Let go of pain, anger, doubt, missed love, fear, and past situations. They can all stop me.

I let go. On the other side I see victory. I see grandness. I visualize me at goal.

Hike Day

Accomplished and Ready. I'm smiling!

Yesterday was group hike day. I was out of my element. Part of the hike was very easy. The other part was strenous and had me confronting fear. I also had to talk others through their fears by acting strong and collected.

When I thought I would fail I became present to all of my training. The multiple times coach told me, "You got this!". I thought about my weight loss achievements. Then I told myself, "This is next level for you. Don't think ... let go!"

I let go of fear and got through it with confidence.

Action

I applaud myself for what I do. I continue with training. I am 13 days away from tough mudder. It is all about beleiving in me...it is the clarity I need. Thanks this great day. Thanks to lucky 13.

Here's to believing in you. Be amazing.

Remain coachable

I'm not over thinking just moving forward because I have 15 days before tough mudder. I'll keep the posts shorter but trust me I'm giving it my all.

I remain coachable by remaining focused on the goal!!

Here's to completing this sucka!

Tough Mudder 2015 Redefined | Official Video: https://youtu.be/Jim-ksScOoc