Holy Cow I just stumbled across this old blog I tried to start. It has been a lot of years and lot has changed. I moved out of the house, into an apartment with my kids, I competed in two body building competitions, I lost my dad, I fell in love and got my heart broken ( a couple of times) I moved again.... and again. My first baby graduated, I changed jobs like 400 times, my middle baby was diagnosed with Type1 Diabetes, my youngest took up cello, I fell in love with the most amazing human, I went back to school and graduated with honors, I've been super happy and super depressed. It's been a wild ride.
So it's 2020 and of course we all have goals and things we want to work on and changes we would like to make. Looking back on 2019 and listing out all of the things that were amazing and the things that challenged me. Someone asked me the other day "what do you want to do?" That's the questions isn't it? I want to do everything! I want to be a chiropractor, a physical therapist, a nurse, a hair dresser, a massage therapist, personal trainer, successful, beautiful, fit, healthy, teacher, realtor, coffee shop owner, bartender, life coach, organized, a better mom...... just everything. Currently I am working on being a personal trainer and bartender. I'm working on getting back to eating healthy, and getting back to the gym for me.
It's crazy to think back to 2016 when I was so focused on what I wanted.. nothing was going to get in my way. I was focused, disciplined, consistent, and a force to be reckoned with. I left my girls dad, I overcame obstacles I didn't think I was strong enough to tackle. Even though I feel like I am stronger now, I struggle more. WHY!? After a lot of reflecting and searching I think it's because I'm happy now. I love being in my home. I used the gym to escape my life before. I thin kit was easy to walk out of the house and into the gym where I was in control. My kids were at home and I didn't think they noticed I was gone. I would wait until they went to bed and I would go to the gym late at night. I focused on what I was eating and when I saw my body start to transform it made me even stronger.
Currently I am personal training, coaching, and bartending. I have a ton of time in my schedule and I WORK IN A GYM..... so why do I feel like it's hard to get in the gym and work out? Let's really dissect this... I wake up in the morning and mess around until it's too late to go train, then after work I say "I need to see my kids" I have ALL of the excuses. I want to work out why this seems to be such a struggle.... because it's a struggle for my clients too! How can I coach people to be consistent and eat healthy when I struggle with it?
So my biggest goal of 2020 is to be consistent. Get into the gym and work hard. Show the people I want to train that I know the struggle and I know how hard it is... but if I can do it so can they! I weighed myself yesterday morning and I am the heaviest I've been in my life (without being pregnant) I've gone past the point of "balance" to tipping the scales to unhealthy. It's the time of year to jump back on board. Anyone else?
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Friday, March 2, 2012
February 29th March 1st
Workout log Feb 29 and March 1st
uh the 29th I did nothing. Thursday the 1st I did yoga.
This week has been a really off week. Actually the whole month of February was a slow month. March will be better!
uh the 29th I did nothing. Thursday the 1st I did yoga.
This week has been a really off week. Actually the whole month of February was a slow month. March will be better!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
February 28
Workout log February 28:
P90X YogaX
My friend Becky came over and we did 90 minutes of yoga. Have I mentioned how much I love yoga? I have gained SO MUCH core strength from yoga. My arms are looking better and my legs are getting more defined. I took measurements and I've lost at least 2 pant sizes. I know I've lost at least 1 inch on my thighs. I took measurements when I started and I can't find the paper. I thought I posted my measurements, and I didn't. ugh. I know the puppies got hold of the paper and I think I threw it out. So now I go from the measurements I took the other day.
Bust 35
Chest 32
Waist 28 1/4
Hips (widest part) 37
Thigh (largest part) 22 1/2
Bicep 11
Calves 13
So hopefully I can look back in 4 weeks and see even more progress! I know my bust and chest won't change (hopefully not) and I'm actually really happy with my measurements.
P90X YogaX
My friend Becky came over and we did 90 minutes of yoga. Have I mentioned how much I love yoga? I have gained SO MUCH core strength from yoga. My arms are looking better and my legs are getting more defined. I took measurements and I've lost at least 2 pant sizes. I know I've lost at least 1 inch on my thighs. I took measurements when I started and I can't find the paper. I thought I posted my measurements, and I didn't. ugh. I know the puppies got hold of the paper and I think I threw it out. So now I go from the measurements I took the other day.
Bust 35
Chest 32
Waist 28 1/4
Hips (widest part) 37
Thigh (largest part) 22 1/2
Bicep 11
Calves 13
So hopefully I can look back in 4 weeks and see even more progress! I know my bust and chest won't change (hopefully not) and I'm actually really happy with my measurements.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Preparation is the key to a successful diet.
Taking care of myself
Friday I was hosting a party and didn't manage my time well. With all of this licensing, organizing, and party hosting I'm having difficulty with my time management. Some of this I will blame on this yucky head cold. Today I'm still feeling dizzy and a bit run down, but a that could have been the wine from last night. I was good last night and I made up a veggie tray with guacamole and hummus and some tortilla chips. Last year when I hosted parties I would make a 5 cheese pizza, plus serve chips, queso, and cookies. I always made the excuse of have friends over and taking a "night off." What I have found (even thought I'm still struggling with this) is that I ENJOY veggies, and I can be satiated with a veggie tray just as much as a bunch of fried, suger filled, non healthy foods(I still totally lust after them.) If this were a once a couple of months type of thing, I might make some treats, but a group of us get together weekly/biweekly and that's a lot of excuse making!
Friends keep me on track
Another big thing that really helps is that almost all of the women I hang out with are eating healthy as well. Talk about a great support system. This group of women are amazing, strong, smart women that are all choosing to eat healthy and make a difference in how they fuel their bodies. My friends are doing a paleo diet, whereas I am doing Eat to Live. I have given up dairy and eggs and I have felt amazing! (other than the rancid sickness/head ilk) I'm not saying that I'm vegan, because I'm not up on all of my product ingredients, BUT basically I am trying to only eat things that grow naturally. I slip up sometimes when I give the kids graham crackers, but that is where preparation comes in to play.
Preparation
I've found that if I go shopping on Sunday and cut my veggies and have them ready to grab and go, or throw into a pan and cook I'm so much better about making dinner! If I make up a big fruit salad on Sunday I don't reach for junk food. It's amazing.. if I have a healthy option ready I'll make a better choice. It really only takes about half an hour to prep my veggies for the week and actually I could probably get the fruit done as well. I'm going to suggest meal planning even though I don't do it. I tend to eat the same thing over and over, and my family hates everything that I cook, so meal planning is really hard for me. Some day I will take it on and maybe my family will actually like the food I make.
Food trends
Even though I am (trying) to follow Eat to Live, I have cut out grains. I have steel cut oatmeal in the morning, then for the rest of the day I get my carbs from my fruits and beans. I have noticed a difference in how my stomach feels on the days that I do eat grains compared to when I do not eat grains. I know that being gluten free is a big trend right now, and I've hopped on the bandwagon! I'm not as careful as someone that has a gluten intolerance, but I am avoiding bread and obvious gluten products.. like cakes and cupcakes and cookies and all of those amazing yummy things. I will say that on my daughter's birthday that is coming up I will have cake. For my daily eating habits... no gluten. It has worked, I feel good. My stomach doesn't feel so bloated. Of course I'm gassy from beans, and broccoli, but I'm not holding onto bloat like I do when I eat a bunch of bread products. Here is a article that gives a good breakdown on why people might want to consider going gluten free. It's not for everyone.
Do what works for you!
You make your own choices that are right for you. That's what this is all about, figuring out how to best fuel... FUEL our bodies, not fill them. It has taken me so long to see the difference between the two! Now on the flip side of make your own choices, join up with someone that will hold you accountable. I know that checking in with my BFF Mel holds me accountable. If I have to tell her that on Thursday I barely had a vegetable and instead had a bunch of graham crackers and tortilla chips I feel like I failed. I'm embarrassed. It makes me want to succeed even more, so the next day I hit my reset button and start over. Sometimes I even reset in the middle of the day. I'll call and talk to Mel and I hear her talk about her lunch and it helps me reset (if I need to) and make better choices for the rest of the day. She really helps me, she's my rock! Love you Mel!
What do you do that works for you? I know that there are so many amazing ideas out there especially on pinterest! <3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you can see what I'm loving over there by clicking here.
Friday I was hosting a party and didn't manage my time well. With all of this licensing, organizing, and party hosting I'm having difficulty with my time management. Some of this I will blame on this yucky head cold. Today I'm still feeling dizzy and a bit run down, but a that could have been the wine from last night. I was good last night and I made up a veggie tray with guacamole and hummus and some tortilla chips. Last year when I hosted parties I would make a 5 cheese pizza, plus serve chips, queso, and cookies. I always made the excuse of have friends over and taking a "night off." What I have found (even thought I'm still struggling with this) is that I ENJOY veggies, and I can be satiated with a veggie tray just as much as a bunch of fried, suger filled, non healthy foods(I still totally lust after them.) If this were a once a couple of months type of thing, I might make some treats, but a group of us get together weekly/biweekly and that's a lot of excuse making!
Friends keep me on track
Another big thing that really helps is that almost all of the women I hang out with are eating healthy as well. Talk about a great support system. This group of women are amazing, strong, smart women that are all choosing to eat healthy and make a difference in how they fuel their bodies. My friends are doing a paleo diet, whereas I am doing Eat to Live. I have given up dairy and eggs and I have felt amazing! (other than the rancid sickness/head ilk) I'm not saying that I'm vegan, because I'm not up on all of my product ingredients, BUT basically I am trying to only eat things that grow naturally. I slip up sometimes when I give the kids graham crackers, but that is where preparation comes in to play.
Preparation
I've found that if I go shopping on Sunday and cut my veggies and have them ready to grab and go, or throw into a pan and cook I'm so much better about making dinner! If I make up a big fruit salad on Sunday I don't reach for junk food. It's amazing.. if I have a healthy option ready I'll make a better choice. It really only takes about half an hour to prep my veggies for the week and actually I could probably get the fruit done as well. I'm going to suggest meal planning even though I don't do it. I tend to eat the same thing over and over, and my family hates everything that I cook, so meal planning is really hard for me. Some day I will take it on and maybe my family will actually like the food I make.
Food trends
Even though I am (trying) to follow Eat to Live, I have cut out grains. I have steel cut oatmeal in the morning, then for the rest of the day I get my carbs from my fruits and beans. I have noticed a difference in how my stomach feels on the days that I do eat grains compared to when I do not eat grains. I know that being gluten free is a big trend right now, and I've hopped on the bandwagon! I'm not as careful as someone that has a gluten intolerance, but I am avoiding bread and obvious gluten products.. like cakes and cupcakes and cookies and all of those amazing yummy things. I will say that on my daughter's birthday that is coming up I will have cake. For my daily eating habits... no gluten. It has worked, I feel good. My stomach doesn't feel so bloated. Of course I'm gassy from beans, and broccoli, but I'm not holding onto bloat like I do when I eat a bunch of bread products. Here is a article that gives a good breakdown on why people might want to consider going gluten free. It's not for everyone.
Do what works for you!
You make your own choices that are right for you. That's what this is all about, figuring out how to best fuel... FUEL our bodies, not fill them. It has taken me so long to see the difference between the two! Now on the flip side of make your own choices, join up with someone that will hold you accountable. I know that checking in with my BFF Mel holds me accountable. If I have to tell her that on Thursday I barely had a vegetable and instead had a bunch of graham crackers and tortilla chips I feel like I failed. I'm embarrassed. It makes me want to succeed even more, so the next day I hit my reset button and start over. Sometimes I even reset in the middle of the day. I'll call and talk to Mel and I hear her talk about her lunch and it helps me reset (if I need to) and make better choices for the rest of the day. She really helps me, she's my rock! Love you Mel!
What do you do that works for you? I know that there are so many amazing ideas out there especially on pinterest! <3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you can see what I'm loving over there by clicking here.
Feb 23-25
Feb 25 workout log:
Jillian's ripped in 30 week 1 and 30 minutes elliptical (2.5 miles)
Feb 23 and 24th:
I took both days off. Thursday I just felt horrid. I have not kicked this head cold and just needed to rest.
Jillian's ripped in 30 week 1 and 30 minutes elliptical (2.5 miles)
Feb 23 and 24th:
I took both days off. Thursday I just felt horrid. I have not kicked this head cold and just needed to rest.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Feb 21
Workout log Feb 21st
P90X Kenpo X
A friend of mine came over yesterday and mentioned she wanted a workout with punches and kicks. My brain immediately went to Kenpo X. I forgot how much I like that workout! I also forgot that it is 60 minutes. I hope I didn't scare her off!
P90X Kenpo X
A friend of mine came over yesterday and mentioned she wanted a workout with punches and kicks. My brain immediately went to Kenpo X. I forgot how much I like that workout! I also forgot that it is 60 minutes. I hope I didn't scare her off!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Tuesday is Yoga day!
So in my schedule I have Tuesday and Thursday set aside for yoga. I do the p90x yogaX dvd and it is a nice hard yoga workout. I love it! I have noticed a huge difference in my core strength and upper body strength since I have started a regular practice. I love yoga, and I wish I could afford the time or money to go to a studio. Actually I wish I could certify to be a yoga instructor. It 's something I've always wanted to do, and someday I will certify. Until then I'll keep practicing.
Workout log Feb 21:
90 minutes ashtanga yoga. <3
Workout log Feb 21:
90 minutes ashtanga yoga. <3
Monday, February 20, 2012
Feb 11- 20
This last week has been a lazy one. I started feeling sick last week and over the weekend took it easy.
Workout log:
Feb 11: 3 miles
Feb 12: I have nothing logged, and can't remember if I did something or not.
Feb 13: see above
Feb 14: yoga 90 minutes
Feb 15: 45 minutes of Pilates
Feb 16: 1 hour of yoga
Feb 17: nothing
Feb 18: walked about 2 miles with my almost 3 year old on my back in the Kelty and both puppies. This should be a whole post on it's own! HOLY COW! The dog pulled and the girl is heavy!
Feb19: Walked with the dogs for about an hour
Feb 20: Feeling much better! Jillian's 30 day Shred week 1 (Just that one week off make me feel weak)Followed that up with 30 minutes on the elliptical. Have I mentioned how much I love my elliptical? Seriously.. LOVE!
Last week was a slacker week exercise and diet wise. So today is back on track.
Breakfast was oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch was carrots, cucumbers, hummus and an apple with almond butter
Dinner was tofu mousse lol and chips and salsa ok ok not so great on dinner, whatever don't judge. lol
Workout log:
Feb 11: 3 miles
Feb 12: I have nothing logged, and can't remember if I did something or not.
Feb 13: see above
Feb 14: yoga 90 minutes
Feb 15: 45 minutes of Pilates
Feb 16: 1 hour of yoga
Feb 17: nothing
Feb 18: walked about 2 miles with my almost 3 year old on my back in the Kelty and both puppies. This should be a whole post on it's own! HOLY COW! The dog pulled and the girl is heavy!
Feb19: Walked with the dogs for about an hour
Feb 20: Feeling much better! Jillian's 30 day Shred week 1 (Just that one week off make me feel weak)Followed that up with 30 minutes on the elliptical. Have I mentioned how much I love my elliptical? Seriously.. LOVE!
Last week was a slacker week exercise and diet wise. So today is back on track.
Breakfast was oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch was carrots, cucumbers, hummus and an apple with almond butter
Dinner was tofu mousse lol and chips and salsa ok ok not so great on dinner, whatever don't judge. lol
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Rest day day 39
Workout day 39:
I took a rest day. My knees and shin are starting to act up a bit. So rather than push it, I'm resting. OK well I rested for Wednesday.
I took a rest day. My knees and shin are starting to act up a bit. So rather than push it, I'm resting. OK well I rested for Wednesday.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Month 2 Day 6 (day 37)
Workout log day 37: Did a 3.5 mile walk with Mel. Wasn't feeling so hot and my legs were hurting from the ZWOW workout. I liked that one! I'll definitely do that again.
Month 2 day 7 (day 38)
Workout log day 38:
I did the make-me-proud-bikini-body-rep-challenge-workout from BodyRock.tv and finished in 16:03:5 and then followed that up with Jillian's 30 Day Shred week 1, and then followed THAT up with 30 minutes on the elliptical.
Did you know that it is hard to dance whilst ellipticalling? Well I am here to tell you that it is indeed hard. In my mind I had some sweet moves and was looking good. I imagined that I made a video of my elliptical dance moves and it went viral and everyone wanted to take elliptical dance classes. Then I tried a hard move and was schooled by the hand railing. It brought me back to reality and made me realize that I don't look nearly as cool as I think I do. This is true in all areas of my life. The good thing? I don't care, I'm awesome, even if I don't look cool.
I did the make-me-proud-bikini-body-rep-challenge-workout from BodyRock.tv and finished in 16:03:5 and then followed that up with Jillian's 30 Day Shred week 1, and then followed THAT up with 30 minutes on the elliptical.
Did you know that it is hard to dance whilst ellipticalling? Well I am here to tell you that it is indeed hard. In my mind I had some sweet moves and was looking good. I imagined that I made a video of my elliptical dance moves and it went viral and everyone wanted to take elliptical dance classes. Then I tried a hard move and was schooled by the hand railing. It brought me back to reality and made me realize that I don't look nearly as cool as I think I do. This is true in all areas of my life. The good thing? I don't care, I'm awesome, even if I don't look cool.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Month 2 Day 3, 4, 5 (34, 35, 36)
Workout log day 34:
Friday was a busy day of running around so I had a little bit of time to squeeze in a workout. I did a Zuzana Light workout.
Workout log day 35:
Feeling tired, but I did 40 minutes on the elliptical
Workout log day 36:
ZWOW 3 followed with 15 minutes on the elliptical.
Friday was a busy day of running around so I had a little bit of time to squeeze in a workout. I did a Zuzana Light workout.
Workout log day 35:
Feeling tired, but I did 40 minutes on the elliptical
Workout log day 36:
ZWOW 3 followed with 15 minutes on the elliptical.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Month 2 Day 1 (Day 32)
Workout log day 32: 4 mile run with Taj. Beautiful weather, nice run. I need to get new shoes soon.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Day 30 and 31
Workout log day 30: 3-4 mile walk/run
Workout log day 31: ZWOD #1 and followed it up with Blogilates 8 minute butt workout
LOVED both workouts! If you have not checked out Zuzana on youtube, go check out her workouts! RIGHT NOW! Her workouts are awesome! I LOVE them! I am also loving Cassey's workouts on Blogilates! So many workouts that I love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Workout log day 31: ZWOD #1 and followed it up with Blogilates 8 minute butt workout
LOVED both workouts! If you have not checked out Zuzana on youtube, go check out her workouts! RIGHT NOW! Her workouts are awesome! I LOVE them! I am also loving Cassey's workouts on Blogilates! So many workouts that I love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Day 28 and Day 29
Day 28 workout log: nada.... running around all day with kids.
Day 29 workout log: 4 mile run with Parker in jogging stroller and Taj 10:29 avg pace. Not bad.
Jillian Ripped in 30 week 4
Tomorrow is the start of Zuzana's ZWOD workouts. I have to admit I'm nervous.
Join me?
Day 29 workout log: 4 mile run with Parker in jogging stroller and Taj 10:29 avg pace. Not bad.
Jillian Ripped in 30 week 4
Tomorrow is the start of Zuzana's ZWOD workouts. I have to admit I'm nervous.
Join me?
Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Day 26
Workout log day 26:
Jillian Ripped in 30 Week 4 8lb weights.
Over lunch I did a corset workout from Blogilates. Excellent 10 minute workout that focused on core work. LOVED it!
I think I am going to try to implement these short workout throughout the day, and next week start the ZWOD workouts. All with some running thrown in.
Where exactly am I finding time for all of this? lol
Jillian Ripped in 30 Week 4 8lb weights.
Over lunch I did a corset workout from Blogilates. Excellent 10 minute workout that focused on core work. LOVED it!
I think I am going to try to implement these short workout throughout the day, and next week start the ZWOD workouts. All with some running thrown in.
Where exactly am I finding time for all of this? lol
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