I haven't been feeling that great today, but I managed to sneak a workout in. I did two 10 minute workouts of my 10 minute toning solutions. I did the overall tone and then the abs workout. The abs were killer with the band at the end.
Today I had a day where three previously set up tasks didn't go through due to others not following through. It made me think about why this could happen. Maybe I need more follow through in life and this was simply the universe's way of telling me to think about it. Or, maybe it was a test on my patience, which it definitely was.
I also thought about how I deserve to be happy like everyone else and the fact that until I get my energy back, I will not be able to fully help others.
I'm happy that I did get the workout done and am grateful to go to bed feeling like I at least followed through today despite the challenge.
Fitnfun :O)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
My first post - fitnfun's fitness progress blog...
So today I am vowing to lose the final 10 pounds that I have been attempting to lose for five years now. Off and on I lose a little here and there, but they creep back on as the years go by. I am now 38 years old and attempting to move against the age grain of gaining weight. I know this is not going to be as easy as it was when I was a junior in high school.
A little bit about me. I am petite and weight shows up on me easily. 5 pounds added to me is noticeable. 10 pounds on me makes me look pudgy and I can no longer fit into my clothes. I have about 3 sets of clothing in my closet: my thin clothes, my getting bigger clothes, and my more stretchy fabric because I need the extra stretch now clothes.
I grew up with a family that has had its share of weight battles. My mother used to go to Weight Watchers and she continues to look for ways to lose the weight. My sister has managed to win, but she makes sure she keeps track of every little thing in order to stay that way. It is a constant constant.
Back in my pre-college days, up until junior year of high school, I did get teased for being a little chubby. One comment that really stuck to me is "Look at her and her big butt!" This is not what you want to hear during adolescence and you especially do not want to hear this from a loud mouth boy.
During my summer before junior year of high school, I decided to lose the weight. I worked out religiously and counted calories. I lost the weight, gained a boyfriend, but also gained the I need to stay thin complex. I actually went under a normal weight. My friends and family were concerned, but I just didn't want to listen since all of a sudden I was being noticed. I was a complete wallflower up until that point. I did have friends, but the boys never gave me a second thought.
After college, I became ill. I had hypoglycemia, a family trait, and it made me feel so sick that I gained 25 pounds. I was miserable after vowing to keep the weight off. I was on a journey to get well now and it took many doctors and finally a naturopath led me the right direction to wellness. I still have to keep a firm eye on what I eat. I feel best without sugar and wheat in my diet. This isn't easy, but the alternative of feeling crappy keeps me mostly in line.
So now that my health has normalized, it's time to take off the final pounds. The first 15 pounds came off fairly quickly, but the last 10 pounds, as mentioned before, has been a 5 year up and down battle.
So I will start with today: I worked out for 40 minutes. I did 20 minutes of cardio, Body Sculpt's Complete Cardio Workout. The instructor is an Aussie with tons of energy and pretty good cuing. It's mainly old school aerobics. She has four people with her and one is a smart alec male that likes to add funny comments while she shouts out the next move. I found it to be fun and effective since I was sweating and kept going. If you like combinations, this is a good workout for you.
Next I did 20 minutes of toning with a present from my sister, the 10 Minute Solution Tone Trouble Zones! workout. It's a dvd that has five segments to tone each part of your body using resistance band. OMG! Great workout for a short amount of time. Feel the burn!
Over all, I feel like I got a good workout today, and I am glad that I am starting this blog to be publicly accountable. Feel free to stop in and let me know what you do at home to work out. I can't be the only one on this planet that is trying to lose the final 10 pounds. Am I?
Fitnfun :O)
A little bit about me. I am petite and weight shows up on me easily. 5 pounds added to me is noticeable. 10 pounds on me makes me look pudgy and I can no longer fit into my clothes. I have about 3 sets of clothing in my closet: my thin clothes, my getting bigger clothes, and my more stretchy fabric because I need the extra stretch now clothes.
I grew up with a family that has had its share of weight battles. My mother used to go to Weight Watchers and she continues to look for ways to lose the weight. My sister has managed to win, but she makes sure she keeps track of every little thing in order to stay that way. It is a constant constant.
Back in my pre-college days, up until junior year of high school, I did get teased for being a little chubby. One comment that really stuck to me is "Look at her and her big butt!" This is not what you want to hear during adolescence and you especially do not want to hear this from a loud mouth boy.
During my summer before junior year of high school, I decided to lose the weight. I worked out religiously and counted calories. I lost the weight, gained a boyfriend, but also gained the I need to stay thin complex. I actually went under a normal weight. My friends and family were concerned, but I just didn't want to listen since all of a sudden I was being noticed. I was a complete wallflower up until that point. I did have friends, but the boys never gave me a second thought.
After college, I became ill. I had hypoglycemia, a family trait, and it made me feel so sick that I gained 25 pounds. I was miserable after vowing to keep the weight off. I was on a journey to get well now and it took many doctors and finally a naturopath led me the right direction to wellness. I still have to keep a firm eye on what I eat. I feel best without sugar and wheat in my diet. This isn't easy, but the alternative of feeling crappy keeps me mostly in line.
So now that my health has normalized, it's time to take off the final pounds. The first 15 pounds came off fairly quickly, but the last 10 pounds, as mentioned before, has been a 5 year up and down battle.
So I will start with today: I worked out for 40 minutes. I did 20 minutes of cardio, Body Sculpt's Complete Cardio Workout. The instructor is an Aussie with tons of energy and pretty good cuing. It's mainly old school aerobics. She has four people with her and one is a smart alec male that likes to add funny comments while she shouts out the next move. I found it to be fun and effective since I was sweating and kept going. If you like combinations, this is a good workout for you.
Next I did 20 minutes of toning with a present from my sister, the 10 Minute Solution Tone Trouble Zones! workout. It's a dvd that has five segments to tone each part of your body using resistance band. OMG! Great workout for a short amount of time. Feel the burn!
Over all, I feel like I got a good workout today, and I am glad that I am starting this blog to be publicly accountable. Feel free to stop in and let me know what you do at home to work out. I can't be the only one on this planet that is trying to lose the final 10 pounds. Am I?
Fitnfun :O)
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