SUNDAY WORKDAY

The 5k conditioning series had their 12 week completion today. 

The July series is open for new and existing participants. 

Come and join us if you want to get the ball rolling. 

Below is a H.I.I.T. workout you can follow at home! 

Now get going...oh and yes have fun while you 

WORK It!

True Thursday

The process is as hard or easy as we make it. Yes there are outside forces and occurrences we cannot avoid. But in the end it is what we will do in light of those trials that will make all the dif.

FACTS.
I have not worked out since Saturday.
I feel bloated and like a rolly Polly.
I start to feel down.
I talk myself into feeling good.
I tell myself this shall pass.

Today's Action
I will do at least 20 minutes of activity today.
I will eat oatmeal for breakfast.
I will eat a spinach salad for lunch.

What is your mission today? Did you fall of the horse? Well saddle up and figure out 3 positive things you will do for yourself today! Heck just choose one if three sounds like to many. Have the courage to take the steps even though you don't know where it will lead you.

Trust yourself and stay magical.

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.

Motivation Monday

It is easy to get comfortable. It is easy to fall into excuse mode, "my knee hurts so I can't push hard". Then there is that other convo, "but I'm having fun". 

Well, how fun is it when you have to take medication 2 - 3 times a day. 

Better yet, how much fun is it when you huff and puff up a flight of stairs. 

I still do the latter, but I'm not going to get any better by taking it easy. 

I have the train hard to matter what mindset. I am mentally ready.

Workout

Yesterday I wrote about what I was going to do. This morning at 4:30A when my alarm went off I was ready to snooze. I went to the restroom and I was starting to talk myself into going back to bed. Then I saw therock's IG pic... 3:50?!?! DAMN! 

I thought about the rocks body and then I said, "yep you're doing this!"

I ended the intended routine; Yoga (20), PiYo (23) and Bike (20). PiYo and Yoga are logged as one since there is no PiYo in the tracker. PiYo is a combo of Pilates, Yoga and Cardio. It is fast paced and makes me sweat like crazy 5 minutes in. 

Do it

If you have a goal.If you said you would start.

Just do it because the feeling afterwards is SATISFYING!

YOU GOT THIS!

Sweet Saturday

Clearing.

This weeks loss -.6

Things happen for a reason. Sometimes it is to test us. After setting my mind on staying on track no matter what...my workout routine was shaken up.

I could easily fall into the stories and logistics. I was gonna stay home cook up a storm and have a big breakfast. Instead I decided I could also just go with the flow and make it work for me. I told myself something good will result out of this change. It will all work out for the higher good of those involved.

The workout was okay. It made me break a sweat. Its not my preferred instructor but I remained open to the benefits. I went to my WW meeting and the topic was on point! Do not eat your feelings. 

After the Meeting

I decided to keep going and follow with the yoga class I used to take before. Adrienne never fails to inspire me. It is what I needed to fuel my soul.

So today's shake up: I see it as new opportunities and that keep me on my toes. It is a test that allows me to meet challenges with intent.

Here's to keeping it going no matter what!

Motivational Monday

LOVE

I was recently asked what it would be like for me if I did not care about my image. My immediate response was freedom to be, open with my heart on my sleeve, delicate with the courage to share, and unstoppable in the most girly way (princess warrior with a pink feather band). If I had to sum it up in simple words it is centered, focused and balanced. Exactly the way I feel when I am in my yoga meditative state. The question was perfect and it cemented the enlightening experience I had the day before.

Lucy, the instructor and I. 

Friday Night Yoga

At the end of the session we were asked to focus on something we have not been able to release. For me it was my willingness of letting go. The feeling was almost out of body and for all you new age junkies, like me, it was a beautiful image of orange and red. It gave me vision to actively push without fear. When Yoga was over I felt this level of peace that has trickled into every part of recent days. I have been enjoying every moment of my day. I am present. I see color more vividly. Beautiful and wonderful things have just been happening. I am present. I am one with me.

Saturday

I shared about doing the tough mudder at my weight watchers meeting (down 4.4 at weight in). I was open about the fear I have been facing while training. I told them about the feeling of true change in me. I did not explain my new age Yoga experience but they must have seen it in my face, heard it in my voice and felt it with my presence. My declaration caused "ooos" and "aaaa's" and the room felt instantly warmer; full of encouragement, joy and love. A few of them called me their inspiration and asked about how to get active themselves. The icing on the cake was Jose sitting next to me with a look of pride and joy.

We are in love. I am so grateful to have a him witness my journey. I appreciate our moments of growth and feel honored because he chose me.

Sunday 

It was group hike day. This was an event I planned. I was hesitant when I started planning mostly because I knew this meant sharing myself with people for the day. As mentioned in the past being truly open and present with people can be difficult for me. Yet I knew it was time to venture out, meet with old friends and create new memories. The outcome was fantastic. I was proud for going out and being open. I felt so much encouragement and motivation while walking through the beautiful sights.

I find that isolating myself only allows me to create negative story lines. It also makes me play small because I do not face who I really am ... a powerful woman. I can declare I own who I am and it feels beautiful. I am present to how great I can be and I do not mean this in an arrogant way for I am humbled by all whom share their stories and lives with me. The conversations we have and the struggles we share only makes us appreciate one another and understand we are not alone. We all have a story and we all have dreams to achieve greatness.

Here's to continuing to achieve greatness.

Remain Coachable

The Journey and My Coach

For info. about future workshops and fitness classes
please e-mail: joinaftoday@gmail.com

I can be a renegade. I can be vocal about what I do not like but just as easy I can be understanding and above all coachable.

It is not often you find a trainer/coach who is dedicated, passionate and understanding. Anthony has been a key element in my transformation. He is passionate about fitness and understands how important it is to modify exercises for my fitness level. He also knows when it's time to push harder and make me do more. A prime example of this was when he pushed me to complete the spin workshop. I was trying to just participate in only the HIIT workshop because I did not enjoy the spin class I tried in the past. I tried to talk my way out of it by stating how hard, uncomfortable and painful it was the first time. 



He listened then simply stated, "it's not optional". Yes, I wanted to throw myself to the floor kick and scream and throw a CLASS A tantrum but (1) I'm grown and (2) he wasn't listening. **HAHA ** So I said, "fine, I will remain coachable and do it". This is because I trust his skills and know in the end he's on MY TEAM. He has not guided me wrong with ROAR and he is dedicated to his clients/students obtaining optimal results. He provides weekly workshops to make sure we remain informed and tries everything to keep us focused. I have lost 101 pounds to date - 60 of them while training/coaching with Anthony. So I listen and trust his guidance. 

Spinning Workshop with Anthony Freeman - Nov. 2, 2014

The result of the spinning workshop: 

It was not as bad the second time. It was not as painful. It was still uncomfortable but I chose to focus more on the elements I liked about the workshop and his coaching methods. Once it was over I committed to doing it twice a week. Today is day two of week one in spinning. I'm ready for another awesome fitness adventure! 


Here's to remaining open to change.

Because

...life sometimes throws you challenges.

Because...it cannot always run as planned.

Because...at the end of the day it is what you will do with what is given to you.

The Point?

I was up training and going strong and now I'm ill again with imposed bed rest. I do not get discouraged. I refuse to let my spirits down. Instead I remind myself about all of the good in my life. Family, Friends and Co-workers who are supportive; most of which provide love, understanding and empowerment.
I remind myself that this too shall pass because part of loosing weight is being able to improve my health. Instead I am grateful. I am grateful for every opportunity I am granted and look forward to feeling much better soon.

Because...life provides me with all I need when I need it.

Shop Talk - Workouts

In line with keeping others focused and reminding myself of the importance of empowerment. I share a past work-out. I accepted the burpee challenge this month and while I have been good with the other workouts I fell behind on the challenge calendar. I did not want to fall into the old guilt pattern or spend days stressing over make-up sessions. Instead I figured a great way to do it: circuit style!

Prep: I figured out how many I had to do of each and then broke it out by sets. Then I added some cardio drills including exercises I have a hard time with like jumping jacks and jump rope. I also planned on doing the modified version of the burpee. Then I just did it!

I questioned my madness 10 minutes in, hated life 30 minutes in but was energized an hour in. By the time I was done I felt proud, invincible and motivated.


Soon I will train again. Today I focus on cleansing my body and resting for future play hard moments.

Be

Week 1 of 12 complete

I've completed week one of the body for life challenge. I feel great but think I will add in more activity because I miss my usual double work-out days. I will be open to adjustments this week and see how it feels as I jog more.

To a great Friday night.