I feeel GREAT!!!!
love love love the new bike!! Went on a trail tonight. I haven't ridden a bike in a long time, a few years, even. But I was able to keep up and did not even get out of breath or need my inhaler. It's so weird for me to have this level of activity and not be chained to my drugs. You have NO idea how good that feels.
I am dying for day24, simply because I want to show you my picture and the changes in my physique. I am doing really well keeping up with the MNS and taking my catalyst every day. It really DOES help make me stronger and able to have more endurance. I mean.. literally 3 weeks ago, not even, I could do maaaybe 15 minutes of a cardio workout, stopping to use my inhaler halfway through and definitely not breathing to my fullest potential. (now? 30 min, and 15 of pilates on top of that, daily) and tonight I rode 4 flippin miles on a bike. After doing my workout this afternoon! And, I am not sore, I am not wheezing and I got checked out by some dude on a ten speed. So, yeah.. :)
LOVVVEEE,
"hot granny"
!!!! see you tomorrow!!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Day 17- Breathe....
I have dedicated a part of each day to just breathing. I sit and simply try to clear my mind and breathe. It sounds really easy, but it really takes practice. Being an asthmatic, I have a hard time with focusing on the breath in daily life, and even more when I work out. I think we all tend to hold onto our breath when we exert ourselves, but have you ever consciously concentrated for a long period of time on your breath? I mean actually sitting down and doing NOTHING else? I breathe "in to the count of four, out to the count of five" through my nose. Your belly should rise with each inhale and squeeze out each breath by tightening your abdomen. If you try it, let me know how it goes. Post a comment, I love hearing from you.
Anyway, the reason I bring it up today is that I've been doing so well with my asthma, and this part of the year especially used to give me bad allergies, but since I have almost no dairy (I do kinda miss the cheese still though..) and really cut the processed flour, it's a whole lot better, and easier for me to breathe. Yet another benefit to this whole deal! So worth it!
Being in this phase of the challenge is, well, challenging! I have 14 pills to take from my vitamin/appetite pack and 3 catalyst right before I work out..and taking them used to require a lot of psyc-ing myself out, even though I've never actually had a problem with pills, it makes me a bit nervous, because I never liked doing it. Something unnatural about swallowing something without chewing, I suppose.. Taking the pills was the one thing that made me the most worried about the whole cleanse thing! Turns out to be no big deal really.And this goes with the subject of my post nicely, because I breathe my way through it. Relaxing is pretty much the key to dealing with everything for me now. By trying to learn "relaxing at will" I have been learning to put my energy where I want to, when I want to, and it's really helped me on this journey. I try not to sweat the small stuff, but, I still sweat like a pig when I work out! But I'm also breathing!! It's a great feeling..AHHHHH.....
LOVE!!
See you tomorrow
Anyway, the reason I bring it up today is that I've been doing so well with my asthma, and this part of the year especially used to give me bad allergies, but since I have almost no dairy (I do kinda miss the cheese still though..) and really cut the processed flour, it's a whole lot better, and easier for me to breathe. Yet another benefit to this whole deal! So worth it!
Being in this phase of the challenge is, well, challenging! I have 14 pills to take from my vitamin/appetite pack and 3 catalyst right before I work out..and taking them used to require a lot of psyc-ing myself out, even though I've never actually had a problem with pills, it makes me a bit nervous, because I never liked doing it. Something unnatural about swallowing something without chewing, I suppose.. Taking the pills was the one thing that made me the most worried about the whole cleanse thing! Turns out to be no big deal really.And this goes with the subject of my post nicely, because I breathe my way through it. Relaxing is pretty much the key to dealing with everything for me now. By trying to learn "relaxing at will" I have been learning to put my energy where I want to, when I want to, and it's really helped me on this journey. I try not to sweat the small stuff, but, I still sweat like a pig when I work out! But I'm also breathing!! It's a great feeling..AHHHHH.....
LOVE!!
See you tomorrow
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Day-16 - I ate a COOKIE!! ahhh!!!
OMG!!! relax... It was a healthy peanut butter cookie from the health food store. Even so, I don't have guilt about food. I just think that if you do eat something that's not as good for you as other things might be, you deal with it and move on. I mean, really.. am I going to do 10 more crunches because I ate a cookie? Oh HELL no. I work out pretty hard anyway. I didn't "CHEAT" or fail or screw up. And, I didn't eat it because I was depressed, or because I was so hungry I'll just grab anything that's there. I had saved a little room for it after dinner, then I worked out for about 45 minutes. So, my point, (and I do have one) is that I am not trying to justify it to anybody. I am actually impressed with that cookie I ate, it was full of fiber and whole grain and delicious peanut butter. It was yummy and way healthier than a million other foods, and now it's over. It's in my tummy with the better stuff I ate today. Low fat pasta with fiber ("Barilla pasta plus", try it, it's awesome) and pasta sauce with a TON of veggies, like spinach onions and green peppers.
I have had a few situations recently where someone said "oh do you want a .... (brownie,donut, cupcake, etc?)" and then they go on to say "Oh that's right, you can't HAVE one." Sometimes that irritates me, but, in the last few weeks, I have seen far too many benefits from choosing better foods to fuel my body, and getting off my butt and changing my life, and I'm not going to let other people derail my efforts or upset me about my choices. This is my journey, and I'm really proud of how far I've come. My blood sugar is doing great today, by the way. 123 today! Even after the cookie! so, ya know what? I'm good!
I have had a few situations recently where someone said "oh do you want a .... (brownie,donut, cupcake, etc?)" and then they go on to say "Oh that's right, you can't HAVE one." Sometimes that irritates me, but, in the last few weeks, I have seen far too many benefits from choosing better foods to fuel my body, and getting off my butt and changing my life, and I'm not going to let other people derail my efforts or upset me about my choices. This is my journey, and I'm really proud of how far I've come. My blood sugar is doing great today, by the way. 123 today! Even after the cookie! so, ya know what? I'm good!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Day 15-lean and strong and healthy
Today was lots of fun. I have a little substituting job at the daycare I used to work at for this week, so I got to see some old friends and some little guys who've grown a LOT!! Lots of singing today!
Spent a while at the pool this afternoon and got all pink and lobsterly. I need to go buy sunblock. That's really more a reminder for me than you, but, you know, you probably need it too.
I am loving the new bike, went for a little ride today and DID NOT wheeze. It used to be that even the smallest exertion made me grab the inhaler. I've got "exercise induced" asthma. Well, to quote "lord of the flies" SUCKS TO ASSMAR! I did pretty well. Cutting the dairy and eating fewer red meats and gluten is helping more every day.
I worked out again doing a pilates/yoga workout dvd and I LOVED it. I was able to keep up and remember to breathe and I have been looking much leaner in the mirror lately. I don't have 2 sets of boobies anymore and the muscles behind them are, shall we say LIFTING!!! It still amazes me that only a short while ago I felt like I'd never get the body I want. I get it more every day. My husband even remarked "hey, your tummy doesn't stick out farther than your chest now, looks good, honey!!" Ab crunches are the devil but they work. curses. must.keep. crunching...
That catalyst stuff is awesome. I will be using that stuff for a long time. Amino acids really help tone the muscles. FAST.
I weighed myself today.... 136! still not starving and feeling great!! Hope you are too, LOVE!! see you tomorrow!
Spent a while at the pool this afternoon and got all pink and lobsterly. I need to go buy sunblock. That's really more a reminder for me than you, but, you know, you probably need it too.
I am loving the new bike, went for a little ride today and DID NOT wheeze. It used to be that even the smallest exertion made me grab the inhaler. I've got "exercise induced" asthma. Well, to quote "lord of the flies" SUCKS TO ASSMAR! I did pretty well. Cutting the dairy and eating fewer red meats and gluten is helping more every day.
I worked out again doing a pilates/yoga workout dvd and I LOVED it. I was able to keep up and remember to breathe and I have been looking much leaner in the mirror lately. I don't have 2 sets of boobies anymore and the muscles behind them are, shall we say LIFTING!!! It still amazes me that only a short while ago I felt like I'd never get the body I want. I get it more every day. My husband even remarked "hey, your tummy doesn't stick out farther than your chest now, looks good, honey!!" Ab crunches are the devil but they work. curses. must.keep. crunching...
That catalyst stuff is awesome. I will be using that stuff for a long time. Amino acids really help tone the muscles. FAST.
I weighed myself today.... 136! still not starving and feeling great!! Hope you are too, LOVE!! see you tomorrow!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
day 14- working my buns off!
So today, I got a bike!! it's a KONA mountain bike and I am super excited to go riding. Got it second-hand (love craigslist) and my honey got me a sweet deal! I'm excited to get out there and get riding!
Today, I did yoga in the morning and laundry the rest of the day. I made some awesome oatmeal. Have you ever had 'steel cut oats'? you toast them in the pan first and then add the water. So filling and YUMMY!!
I am really loving the catalyst. I get an extra boost of energy and I feel like it makes me stronger. As in, I can do more reps on my exercises, without getting super pooped! I think it also is because I am now getting used to doing it, so it's a little easier. Yoga makes me feel great though. I don't have soreness in the evenings like I did before I did it every day, and I keep thinking, if it makes me feel so good and relaxed why do I skip it sometimes? I think life happens and we get side tracked and then go "oh, I'll do it later" and then later never comes. I'm so proud of myself for not doing that anymore. You know what would just be the bees knees? if after I get to my goal weight I find I grew taller. haha. I do know I'll get longer and leaner, and I can feel that happening.
I've decided when I get to my goal weight I'm getting another tattoo. I have 2 but I want one after this. No idea what I'm getting yet. The fun part is thinking about what I want! I might have the hubster draw something, or oh, I don't know.. an anchor with MOM in it? lol. no..
But it gives me something else to work for. I am glad I took on this challenge, and I'm glad it won't be over just because the 24 days is ending. I'm trying hard to stick to good habits, and it's working! Hope you are having a fabulous weekend!! LOVE!!! see you tomorrow!
Today, I did yoga in the morning and laundry the rest of the day. I made some awesome oatmeal. Have you ever had 'steel cut oats'? you toast them in the pan first and then add the water. So filling and YUMMY!!
I am really loving the catalyst. I get an extra boost of energy and I feel like it makes me stronger. As in, I can do more reps on my exercises, without getting super pooped! I think it also is because I am now getting used to doing it, so it's a little easier. Yoga makes me feel great though. I don't have soreness in the evenings like I did before I did it every day, and I keep thinking, if it makes me feel so good and relaxed why do I skip it sometimes? I think life happens and we get side tracked and then go "oh, I'll do it later" and then later never comes. I'm so proud of myself for not doing that anymore. You know what would just be the bees knees? if after I get to my goal weight I find I grew taller. haha. I do know I'll get longer and leaner, and I can feel that happening.
I've decided when I get to my goal weight I'm getting another tattoo. I have 2 but I want one after this. No idea what I'm getting yet. The fun part is thinking about what I want! I might have the hubster draw something, or oh, I don't know.. an anchor with MOM in it? lol. no..
But it gives me something else to work for. I am glad I took on this challenge, and I'm glad it won't be over just because the 24 days is ending. I'm trying hard to stick to good habits, and it's working! Hope you are having a fabulous weekend!! LOVE!!! see you tomorrow!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Day 13 - can it be?
Wow, day 13 already. I am just amazed at the changes in my life in the last two weeks. I am eating better and feeling better and exercising more than I ever have. I think I'm probably in the best shape I've ever been, and it's getting more shapey all the time. I am taking a break from exercise today, and pretty much just hanging around the house, so it's not super exciting, but a regular day. I have noticed that the Max E's are doing a lot better with my system. I think my body had to get used to them a little. I am eating well and not having cravings, and that's what they say they are supposed to do, so I'd say it's working!
Today I measured myself again. I don't really have any reason to except that I want to see if anything has changed again.
Hips- 39
Waist-32
and that my friends, is a loss of 3 inches off my hips and 2 1/2 off my waist! wowsers!!
I am just over the moon about that!
Hope you are all having a great weekend, too!!
LOVE!!
see you tomorrow!
Today I measured myself again. I don't really have any reason to except that I want to see if anything has changed again.
Hips- 39
Waist-32
and that my friends, is a loss of 3 inches off my hips and 2 1/2 off my waist! wowsers!!
I am just over the moon about that!
Hope you are all having a great weekend, too!!
LOVE!!
see you tomorrow!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Day 12- I broke the 140 mark!
I am so happy ~~ dance with me, won't you ?( la-lala-la hey! ) I am now 138!! that's a loss of 5 pounds in 12 days, yall. Ok, not a huge dealie if you are one of those who fluctuate 5 pounds this way or that way, but I don't. I hit the scale a few times and even JUMPED on it, and it stayed the same. I went and got my weights and got on it again, and subtracted ten pounds for the weights, and STILL it was 138! I am really extra-super motivated to see this through!!
This kickboxing workout is just amazing, after only a few times, I can actually see my buns lifted up a little. My legs are sore but getting better. I am not having breathing problems doing it at all and haven't had to stop and use my inhaler. I think it must be because I cut dairy out almost totally. I still have yogart, but I don't really drink milk (I have been drinking almond milk..mmm) and really cut the cheese.... Wait... I don't mean "cut the cheese" like I was doing during the cleanse! haha. I mean like as in not eating cheese. I should have said cut OUT the cheese. But anyway..
So I added Catalyst (from Advocare) today to my supplements. I am supposed to take 3 a day before I work out for fat munching amino acids to activate and help preserve muscle when I work out. I took them today, and I'm getting ready to go do my workout now. I feel like a super hero, "fat munching power, ACTIVATE!" if I WAS a superhero, I would totally say that every time I take the catalyst. I think I may just do it anyway.
Today was the last day of school for students at the school where I work. They provided us with a baked potato bar where we could put barbeque beef and cheese and onions and sour cream on the potatoes. I was not really into that. I did have one for lunch, but I put on a little of the bbq beef, on it and that was it. It didn't really fill me up because I didn't finish it. I probably ate less than a 3rd of it. It was a huge potato, but I could tell it wasn't enough of the right foods to get me through the day. I ended up having a meal replacement shake with it, but I don't like having to do that, since I like actual food as much as I can. But it's nice to know when you are stuck somewhere and want to eat, you can have a nice little meal in a cup and not feel like you are missing out. It got me thorough the day.
Well I'm sure you've had enough of my ramblings. ... so, I see you tomorrow! huge LOVE!!! Thanks for all your support. I love hearing from you!! comment!!!
Beth
This kickboxing workout is just amazing, after only a few times, I can actually see my buns lifted up a little. My legs are sore but getting better. I am not having breathing problems doing it at all and haven't had to stop and use my inhaler. I think it must be because I cut dairy out almost totally. I still have yogart, but I don't really drink milk (I have been drinking almond milk..mmm) and really cut the cheese.... Wait... I don't mean "cut the cheese" like I was doing during the cleanse! haha. I mean like as in not eating cheese. I should have said cut OUT the cheese. But anyway..
So I added Catalyst (from Advocare) today to my supplements. I am supposed to take 3 a day before I work out for fat munching amino acids to activate and help preserve muscle when I work out. I took them today, and I'm getting ready to go do my workout now. I feel like a super hero, "fat munching power, ACTIVATE!" if I WAS a superhero, I would totally say that every time I take the catalyst. I think I may just do it anyway.
Today was the last day of school for students at the school where I work. They provided us with a baked potato bar where we could put barbeque beef and cheese and onions and sour cream on the potatoes. I was not really into that. I did have one for lunch, but I put on a little of the bbq beef, on it and that was it. It didn't really fill me up because I didn't finish it. I probably ate less than a 3rd of it. It was a huge potato, but I could tell it wasn't enough of the right foods to get me through the day. I ended up having a meal replacement shake with it, but I don't like having to do that, since I like actual food as much as I can. But it's nice to know when you are stuck somewhere and want to eat, you can have a nice little meal in a cup and not feel like you are missing out. It got me thorough the day.
Well I'm sure you've had enough of my ramblings. ... so, I see you tomorrow! huge LOVE!!! Thanks for all your support. I love hearing from you!! comment!!!
Beth
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