Athletes, artists, moms, friends, and every needs a break now and then. I’ve notices that after taking a week off from a particular thing i come back re-energized and ready to go. Well, time to re-energize, and get a little more organized so i can come back to all of you ready to share, and achieve my goal. I started planning the SanDiego trip, and can easily keep it under $2000 which includes, flight, lodging at the Catamaran Resort & Spa, Surf Lessons at Pacific Beach Surf School, and over $100 a day for food. It’s getting very exciting and real, and is only 3 months away =)
I’ll be blog-free for one week, and I’ll be back next Friday. Hope your all doing great!
I’m alive. Just keepn’ good and busy. I could go on and on about the crazy stuff, but I’d rather share the fun stuff.
I played, lived, ate, and dreamed about soccer every day before the knee injury. I always thought I would get playing again, but never pursued it. Well, part of getting in shape was to get to a point where I got get in the game again. I was just starting to look around for a local team to join when I heard that a bunch of adults get together and play in the mornings at a local school =) Once again things just falling into place, and one more thing to be grateful for.
Right now it’s not going to happen because the hubby is already gone to work at 6am, but he graduates in a few months and then I can play…even if we move and I only get to play once it will be awesome. Now I’m even more motivated to get more coordinated , active, and work on my endurance, and ball skills.
Had a great workout on Friday night for biceps, shoulders, and back. Then ended with a 30min cardio. Starting to really see a difference in my muscle tone…or starting to see my muscles that were already there more. Just more motivation to eat healthy.
Finally getting the photos up from the Meal Plan I posted on Monday. This was all very filling food. This is a great “blue print.” From hear I can mix and match other food with similar nutritional values. Continue reading »
My brain is going to explode. Ever get that feeling? It’s in overload and i cant seem to get it to stop. I think it might be the manic part of my Bi-Polar depression, or at least it could trigger depression. I need to slow it down. I need to stop and plan out what I’m going to do next.
While my brain was going a million miles an hour i wrote up a ton of my thoughts on person development, understanding my purpose in life, and how to live at my full potential. Recently i quoted Marianne Williamson in regards to our potential…
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” – Marianne Williamson
I am Brilliant
Not in an arrogant way. I realize that I don’t know what my purpose in life is. For me that is motivating and opens the door to all sorts of possibilities. Realizing and accepting this gives me a glimpse of all that is possible.
Do I have the courage to shine? I have previously said…
“Anything is possible when you realize your unlimited potential.” – Fitness Surfer
I’m now starting to think that no mater how much i truly understand and realize my potential, I still have to have to courage to shine and achieve the “anything”. So I’m re-wording my quote…
“Anything is possible when you realize your unlimited potential, and have the courage to shine.” – Fitness Surfer
Aren’t we all brilliant? Don’t we all have a purpose in life. I believe that everyone has individual gifts or talents that makes them unique…and brilliant.
I was stressing about all sorts of financial legal facts. When, I said to my self, “I am meant for so much more.” I am full of passion that is dying to get out. “Logic” keeps getting in the way. However, there is nothing “logical” about it. That’s why i wrote this all out.
Perhaps it’s not the “logic” that’s getting in the way but fear. Leading back to the above quote. Sometime what we fear most is ourselves. Our potential.
Realizing our full potential our purpose in life is very empowering and can create fear.
Do I trust myself? Do i truly believe in myself?I do!
Yesterday I sat down and wrote exactly when I was going to exercise this week on the calendar (making it a priority). Then I sat down and figured out what I was going to eat today.
I’m not in maintenance mode yet and can’t just eyeball everything and hope I have the right ratios. I’m also just not very good at knowing what’s in my food yet. I’m learning, but don’t quite have it down yet. I plugged everything into FitDay and first made sure I was getting the right amount of protein to gain healthy muscle (around 150grams), then made sure I had a 40:30:30 ratio (protein:fat:carbs). Finally I made sure the calories were not to high or low for my fitness goals (1230-1630calories).
I’m taking pictures today of everything that in this meal plan, and will share on Wednesday.
I’ve replaced some of my carbs with carbs from vegetables and fruits. On the days I know I’ll be burning more then 300 calories I’ll need an extra little snack.
Today is my 5 month anniversary and I was about to go take my photos when…I heard a knock at the door…Yea!!! My free jeans from Workout Mommy!!! I’ve never been so excited to receive a delivery. I immediately tried them on. Their pretty snug but they will be a good way to keep track of where I’m at. My old jeans were getting baggy, and these came just in time.
Who is this woman? Where did the real Fitness Surfer go? =) Watch out, nothing like a new free pair of jeans to make your day. Yea, I’m feeling fine, and having a little fun. I said I whould show them off, and I aim to please =) Thanks again Workout Mommy.
Yes!!! I usually never win anything. Thanks Jennifer. It seems like my luck keeps getting better.
I should really come up with something to give away. I do plan on buying some souvenirs in San Diego to give away to my readers, but that’s a ways out…I’ll be thinking, and I’ll figure something out. Time to share some of this good luck.
I’ll be posting more photos Friday for my 5 Month Update =)
Friday I meet with the trainer and did a few test and then worked the chest and triceps. Felt the DOMS pretty bad yesterday, or should I say pretty good because that means I’m building muscle and had a very intense workout. Either way, It was great.
Weight
On their scale I weighed in at 154. Scales vary and I’ve been going of mine at home and weigh myself at the same time ever time I do it. No biggy, and no excuses, time to get results =)
Fat%
OK, this one blew me away. I thought I was around 21% but the electric hand held fat % reader showed 22.7% That’s a “biggy“. I have noticed that the lower my fat % gets the easier it is to fluctuate. No excuses, time to get results =) Feeling an overall theme here =)
Push Up Test
I did only did modified push ups (girl push ups) because the test was based on 1 min and I knew I would burn out way to early on the full push ups. I was able to do 37 which surprised me. I pushed myself until I failed on the way up, on what would have been 38. I’m not pushing myself enough at home. I usually stop around 20. Lesson learned.
Sit-Up Test
Did as many full sit ups as I could while she would kneel on my knees. I was able to bust out 39 before the clock ran out. I did start slowing down towards the end but never to the point of failure.
Heart Rate Test
On the treadmill and constantly holding on to test my heart rate to see what it took to get it in my personal fat burning zone >145, and what it took to get it above my fat burning zone >156. I don’t know the exact details, but I do know it didn’t take much. I could blame my asthma, but I’m the on who chose not to use the inhaler (makes me to shaky, which is dangerous when working out). However, I know that I can get my cardiovascular booty in shape with or without the asthma.
Triceps and Biceps
We then continued to work the triceps and biceps. The push ups already did a good job of exhausting the muscles.
BOSU Push Ups
She had me do push ups with the BOSU which was flipped over and I held on to the plastic edges which are made with handles just for doing this type if thing.
Dips
She had me use a platform to do dips. I pinched my wrist joint on the last set when I failed to do a rep and came down to quickly. It felt fine by the next day, but I’ve felt that same pain in that same joint before. I need to simply modify my workouts while still strengthening my wrist and forearm.
Reverse Push Ups
This was interesting. For me reverse push ups only work my back, (if hands are touching) tricep, and forearm a little. I mainly felt it between my shoulder blades. Talking to the hubby he said that most people use reverse push ups to work the back, but who knows. He then talked about a recent article he read that says that because of different body types, muscles, and genetics every person will feel an exercise differently. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to where you feel each exercise working, and make sure you working the right muscle group.
Up Downs (a common football exercise)
These were a little hard on the wrist after it was aggravated but made me realize that my core sags =) in more then one way. I need to do some serious core work. The plank would be a nice one to start with.
Scull Crushers (tricep barbell extensions)
These worked the triceps and my triceps were spent. So, my elbows kept turning out in order to support the weight. I still gave it my all, and then some =)
All in all, it was a great workout. I pushed my self to failure many times. I meet again with my trainer in two weeks and we will be working bicep, back, and shoulders.
Irony
Hope all had a great weekend. I took it real easy…LOL! I had to =) I had the stomach flu…thought I had already had it, but this was the real thing. Feeling much better now, and I’m glad it happened over a weekend when the hubby was here to help.
I decided to play this weekend, and end up sick =) I find irony hilarious, and it’s all around me. I figure I can learn from every experience even being sick, and It was nice to take it easy and just stay home this weekend. I am getting a little cabin fever, and will plan out something fun for the next sunny day =)
The day of fun in the sun was put on hold due to the youngest having the stomach flu. However, I did keep the computer off all day and it was great! When the kids were napping I found myself getting board, but I took a nice long shower, and finished up some new curtains for the front room. They look great. There was also a beautiful sunset that me and the 3 year old watched from the balcony.
In the end I’ve decided to have at least one day a week with no computer time. I may even up that to every other day to be more active and get more stuff done. It will help me be more productive on the days I’m on the computer, and more productive and focused on the days I’m not.
I even slowed down long enough to plan out the next 7 days. That will definitely help me stay focused.
Optimists
Honestly, with the whole family having the stomach flu these past few weeks, it’ been hard. I’m not going to get into those details because it wouldn’t do you or I any good.
I use to think that there were people who could lose weight without ever trying or having any problems. I’m starting to realize that they have the exact same problems, they just don’t focus on the problems, waist time complaining, or use problems as excuses. They chose to get results, see the good, and be grateful. They’re just more optimistic.
A lot of good has come from the past few weeks…
When the family is sick, me and the hubby have to work harder on our communication, and work thru problems. In the end our relationship is better for it. The boys need lots more love and attention, and I love giving it. It’s not every day I can have the 3 year old sit peacefully on my lap while I read and sing to him, or have the 11 month old fall asleep in my arms.
I’ve cut my self some major slack these past few weeks, and paid close attention to what my body needed. I jumped back into exercising to strong and will make sure to slowly increase the intensity this time. I’m back to eating normal, and didn’t realize how much I crave a good salad.
HAPPY FRIDAY!
I love all of you. Thanks for your amazing support, via comments, and sharing your own journeys. It has been truly inspiring. Thank you!
I wrote this last night when I decided not to connect at all to the internet today. I need a day just for me and the boys. I just checked the weather and it’s suppose to be sunny again and the highs in 48. I’m taking my boys somewhere and we are going to play. The warmest part of the day is usually in the afternoon right after their naps.
We could go visit my grandparents, their great grandparents who have a nice big yard to play in. We could even go to a city park and play in the snow, or go buy a cheep sled and find a hill.
One of the main keys to weight loss is daily activity level an sitting here blogging can only do so much. I need to turn of my computer for a day and go play. That’s what I’m doing right now…depending on when your reading this =)
Yesterday, I didn’t get outside until the sun went down, but I walked to a friends to bring her dinner. She just had a baby boy. He’s so handsome. It felt good to get out and chat for a while with out the boys. I then took advantage of my freedom and went for a walk before coming home. It felt great!
I read somewhere that a brisk walk in cold air can actually help boost the immune system. Partly because your breathing fresh air compared to recycled air that’s been inside all winter, and other scientific reasons I forget. So, hears to playing outside today =)
If I had a motto this might be it. Nothing about being lazy makes me happy. However if I’m just working all the time with no reward, I burn out. I also work even harder if I know there’s a break in the near future. This applies to weight loss, finances, relations ships, and every day life.
I’ve been working hard doing all sorts of stuff and have slowly become counter productive at this point. I need to play. San Diego has been a hug motivation factor and still is. I need something to help increase my motivation on a weekly biases, and “lighten the load” so to speak.
The sun came out today the first time in a week and I’m going to go for a drive… If it gets above 20 degrees I’ll even play in the snow with the boys.
Preventing a Burn Out
From hear on out I’ll plan a little something to look forward to every week. I also should have something planed for these sunny days. I’m just recognizing signs of anxiety and depression, and know I need to slow down, relax, and enjoy the moment….not sure what moment, but I know I could think of something that would be fun…and at this point spontaneous would be good.
It feels good to play hard. It also feels good to accomplish something meaningful. I’m going to try and come up with something fun and spontaneous to do this weekend, and today I’m even going to have a little fun.
