Motivation Monday

I'm starting a 28 detox today. There are a few motivating factors but the largest of course is my health.

I went to several doctors and completed many forms while trying to figure out the root of my vertigo. I often felt uneasy, uncomfortable and all those negative emotions. But I felt pride when I would write that my diabetes and high blood pressure were regulated with diet and exercise. THEN I got my internal check voice,"girl you haven't regulated much in this Vertigo whirlwind, we need to get real and moving".

As soon as I got my diagnosis I got to work. Stabalizing, meditating and grounding myself to work with what I got.

I forgive myself for past mistakes, and remind myself of my strength. It is a new day to tackle the goal.

Never give up! Jump on in!

Day 31. For the LOVE of Birthdays & NEW Workout Wednesday.

My Birthday is in 60 days. I have declared in the past that my goal is to get down to 200lbs. This is largely due to doctors orders and to try to get pregos. I hope to continue an active lifestyle while pregnant and continue my weight loss journey to 145lbs post pregnancy and delivery. --- So that is the big picture.

But what is really motivating me now? What is the “mini-goal” before the 58 lbs.? Well, that’s what I’m sharing about today. The mini-goal is to look as good as possible, even as a plus-size woman, for a pin-up photo shoot I have scheduled the day before my birthday. I want to look as good as possible but I will do it no matter my size. A big part of this process is self-love and self-acceptance. At the end of the day, I love the woman I am today and it is why I am working on getting healthy. My mini-goal is listed below:

My Mini-Goal to reach by 10/12

Weight: 240 lbs.

Body Fat Percentage: 30% body fat.

Current Stats

Weight: 258 lbs.

Body Fat Percentage: 40.3%

In order to achieve this I need to work out harder, plan more meals, stop drinking alcohol and limit my outings during the week. I will remain flexible and stop myself when I am being too rigid and/or when my body needs to rest.

Work Out Information

Current work outs

• Burning at least  700 calories a day.
• Activities include: stationary bike, elliptical, yoga, dance, and callanetics.
• I allow my body to rest when necessary. Usually due to illness.

New Work Out Schedule

• Burning at least 700 calories a day.
• Activities include: stationary bike, elliptical, yoga, dance, weight lifting, and callanetics.
• I will be following a daily work out schedule through the end of this month.  
• Monday: Yoga, 45-60 min.cardio, Callanetics and Pole Dancing
• Tuesday: Yoga and Dance Class (choreographed dance)
• Wednesday: Yoga, 15 min. Cardio, and Weight Training.
• Thursday: Yoga, 45-60 min.cardio and Pole Dancing
• Friday: Yoga, Body Blast, 15 min. Cardio, and Weight Training.
• Saturday: Yoga, Callanetics, Pole Dancing and 45-60 min. cardio*(Cardio Optional ) *
• Sunday: Body Blast, 15 min. cardio, and meditation.
• I allow my body to rest when necessary. Usually due to illness. 

I will be sharing work out details on each day for the next week. I will also include details about my weight training on what is now WORKOUT WEDNESDAY. On Wednesday’s I will be meeting with a trainer that will provide a weight lifting work out that I will repeat on my own each Friday and Sunday. I will share today’s work out information on Friday when I write about the work out details for the day. 

To Good Planning.

**LATE POST DUE TO DETAILED PLANNING**

 

Day 26. Fun Friday.

Tommy Hilfiger Size 9 1/2, Spring Season 2013

Yay to Shoes! I'm one of those gals that LOVES shoes. I figured out it is also the best reward system for me. I used to reward myself with food and treats after I accomplished a goal. I have found new rewards like shoes (more pairs than usual), a massage or some new experience I want to try.  

The shoes in the pic above were calling my name the first time I went to Marshall's but they did not have my size. I went back a couple weeks later and found them in clearance section in size 9 1/2. I'm a size 10. I tried them on and THEY FIT! I tried on another pair, (the brown shoes on my 08/07 post), in a 9 1/2 and they fit too! I'm not sure if this means weight loss is causing foot shrinkage OR I just got lucky!

With regards to work outs, I finally got back to it last night.  I really enjoyed it and felt great afterwards. I am unsure of how the work outs will go this weekend since it is my wedding anniversary getaway weekend. A true breakthrough will occur if I exercise during the getaway. I will be sure to post if I do! To fun filled active days.

BUT I AM.

i AM really tired. It's Thursday and I have yet to work out a single day this week. My umph to work out is out the door as soon as I get home. I say I will get moving but after a long day at work and then doing some homework I'm tired. I zonk out on the couch.

My solution. I don't have one. All I know is I am over being this tired yet I'm ready for a nap. I just don't get it. Let me jump up and at least walk in place. See if you want to do it with me!


Real Age Videos_Leslie Sanson_Walk at Home Part 1

Real Age Videos_Leslie Sanson_Walk at Home Part 2

was it just me?

 

I still can't believe I performed this song in class all by myself yesterday. I thought we were all dancing to the song and I was intensely doing my cat walk, cat crawl, cowgirl, lady and lazy bunny. What does that mean?!? I was rolling on the floor, kicking my legs up in the air, rolling my hips, spinning--well trying to spin--on the pole and everyone was watching...ME! One girl hit her leg so hard she couldn't move and the other girl forgot the routine so it was just me. I was so into it I didn't even notice until it was over!  The instructor loved it when I asked, "was it just me?". I imagine it being one of those movie moments where the film was rolling and it  was just me. Okay, okay, it got to my head! lol

Really though. It was a breakthrough, the entire time I danced I felt confident, sensual, womanly but most of all I felt comfortable in my body. No matter the size not matter the pounds for that instant I was just being openly and lovingly me. A feeling I hadn't had for years! I can say I love pole as my form of fitness. It motivates me to work out during the week and has made me, oh so very comfortable with myself. <smile>

let's work it out

 

I realize you may not be able to read the calendar notes BUT I tried. Just like I tried to work-out for the entire month and at some point it fell out of existence. ---> more like "I don't have time", started to get in the way. What now? Well I learned a few things 1) I was able to maintain during Easter because I was being active and 2) I feel a whole lot better when I'm exercising.  My Goal for May is to keep up the routine.

Scribbles, colors and what they mean:

• Pink - Pole Dancing Class 1hour and 45 min. The class consists of warm-up, stretching, core strengthening, pole instruction (dance routines) and cool-down. 
• Blue - Zumba 20 min. It's dancing to salsa, merengue and cumbia rhythms. I use this as my cardio on xbox kinect. I like to follow along as the system scores my activity points.
• Orange - Callenetics 1 hour. This was recommended by a friend that has a GREAT body. It's small muscle movements that make a huge difference. There is also a lot of stretching involved. I took pictures before starting callenetics and will post them after my 20th hour. 
• Purple Stars - These are extras and activities I started with a few months back. 20 min on dance central (an xbox kinect game) and 2 miles with Leslie Sansone, a work out DVD. 

Another goal is to try and find a system where I can share with ease and minimal confusion. :D