What Have You Done Today to Make You Feel Proud?
http://www.trainwithmeonline.com/exercise_212_Push_Up_Plank_ w_Stability_Ball.html
except my feet were on the ground....
except my feet were on the ground....
Yeah, I was. But Karissa has been great about guiding me gently forward, building me up to each level, so I can tackle it and am ready. While I had a momentary thought of fear
, I also knew what she had taught me--you don't want to fall, you won't, you'll engage the muscles appropriately and do the job.
Now if she ever thinks of adding in the bench, I'm screwed, : )
I will say, I'm massively proud today. There were just exercises today I know I couldn't do weeks, months, 1 year ago. And I'm thrilled now I can. I'm starting to really see a different me. One who boxes and runs and lifts weights and does these moves others can't and who is happy and energetic, who others somehow seem to like and admire.
It makes love and positivity and gratitude well up inside and overwhelm me. I try not to act on it all the time, but so often I just want to do something nice for those, particularly Karissa, who are guiding this journey, teaching me so much. But if I acted every time I felt this way, I'd make others feel awkward.
Anyway, I'm this chick--who does this stuff--and I do it willingly.
Today I decided that if my orthopedist gives the go ahead, I'm going to start couch to 5k program so I can start running events.
Today I threw in some sprints and I had people saying my running was impressive. And I'm no longer running just for 15 or 30 seconds...but for 60, 90, 120...big progress for a big chick.
, I also knew what she had taught me--you don't want to fall, you won't, you'll engage the muscles appropriately and do the job.Now if she ever thinks of adding in the bench, I'm screwed, : )
I will say, I'm massively proud today. There were just exercises today I know I couldn't do weeks, months, 1 year ago. And I'm thrilled now I can. I'm starting to really see a different me. One who boxes and runs and lifts weights and does these moves others can't and who is happy and energetic, who others somehow seem to like and admire.
It makes love and positivity and gratitude well up inside and overwhelm me. I try not to act on it all the time, but so often I just want to do something nice for those, particularly Karissa, who are guiding this journey, teaching me so much. But if I acted every time I felt this way, I'd make others feel awkward.
Anyway, I'm this chick--who does this stuff--and I do it willingly.
Today I decided that if my orthopedist gives the go ahead, I'm going to start couch to 5k program so I can start running events.
Today I threw in some sprints and I had people saying my running was impressive. And I'm no longer running just for 15 or 30 seconds...but for 60, 90, 120...big progress for a big chick.
I've been actually considering getting a trainer. Just for a while since I'm so out of shape and so lost on my capabilities. But then again I'm confused I should wait because of the same things! :) I just got a brochure of one place that is having cheap enrollment. Remember Kai from the Biggest Loser in Alaska? Well she goes there and is doing quite well! This is where her trainer is at.
Not sure yet if I can afford it, but I've been thinking about calling just to check into it to see if it's doable.
My 2c--don't confuse exercise and nutrition with your goals. Many people think exercise will lead to weight loss, and then are disappointed. Exercise helps, certainly with building muscle to increase metabolism, and burning a few calories...but nutrition carries the burden of weight loss 90%.
Do pursue training if you want the benefits of exercise: fitness, health, mental well being, self discipline, accomplishment, self esteem....
just a few thoughts.
Do pursue training if you want the benefits of exercise: fitness, health, mental well being, self discipline, accomplishment, self esteem....
just a few thoughts.
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