By now, I can't imagine that many of you don't know what yoga is, but for those few that live under rocks or are new to the exercise community, it's the ancient art of stretching. Well, that's probably not true, but all you need to know is that it is awesome. I attribute the regular practice of Yoga to feeling good while working out and being able to push myself farther then I ever thought. You might think that it's not for you or you just don't have time to do it. Well, once again, good job with the excuses. Yoga is for everyone. Unless a doctor tells you otherwise. All you need is 30 mins and a little patience. Some days I even do it with my oldest kids, of course it's not as relaxing, but it still does the job.
My hubby and I are fans of a free series on FitTV called Namaste Yoga. It is a great 30 min workout that consists of a five minute warm up, twenty minutes of the main workout, then five more minutes of a cool down. It is on really early in the am, so we record it and keep it as long as we want. Just give it a try. If nothing else you will have tried something new. Once you get hooked on this ancient art of stretching :), branch out, find a yoga class in your area and go. Meet new people, get healthy, what's better then that. Until next time.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Say no to muffin top
Ladies, I'd like to talk about clothes. I know as females we are genetically predisposed to love clothing. But sometimes the clothing we wear does not love us back. I'm here to be honest with you and let you know that it is okay to get rid of the clothing that does not fit you any more. If you still honestly fit into your college jeans after two kids, then great. But for the majority of ladies out there, this is not the case. I have found, after four kids, that my body has changed in more ways then my college jeans can handle, and their is nothing wrong with that. The first step to changing is excepting that your body changes with age. You can workout and loose weight, but your old clothes still may not fit. Again, their is nothing wrong with this. Throughout your weight loss journey you need to purchase clothing that fits your present body and makes you feel good. Spend the money, it will help with your motivation. You will feel good and want to keep going. Nobody thinks you look good with your ass crack and muffin top hanging out. But if you had a top and bottom that complimented your current weight, you will feel better about yourself and others will think you look good. Have some confidence in yourself.
Seriously, no one you know is going to tell you that you look bad, even though they should. So I'm here to tell you. Don't sweat it, just make a small change in how you dress, until the bigger change you have made starts taking hold and you begin to see the weight loss reward.
I have never worn a size 2 or 4, or any multiple of those numbers for that matter. I like to look nice in the clothing I wear, even if a double digit size is on the tag. The size is just a reference number for you to know what to try on, it has no value to your self worth. So throw away the old skinny jeans that cut off your circulation and get something that looks good and better yet, makes you feel great.
Seriously, no one you know is going to tell you that you look bad, even though they should. So I'm here to tell you. Don't sweat it, just make a small change in how you dress, until the bigger change you have made starts taking hold and you begin to see the weight loss reward.
I have never worn a size 2 or 4, or any multiple of those numbers for that matter. I like to look nice in the clothing I wear, even if a double digit size is on the tag. The size is just a reference number for you to know what to try on, it has no value to your self worth. So throw away the old skinny jeans that cut off your circulation and get something that looks good and better yet, makes you feel great.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Its been so long.
I don't read many blogs, nor do I fully understand the allure of them, but I will say that I am, with out a doubt, the worst blogger ever. I'm going to recommit to updating this blog every day. Or at least a few times a week. Who am I kidding, trying to get on the computer with four kids, two dogs, and crazy schedule, is harder then you might think. Of course I can always make time at the end of the day or first thing in the morning, which is exactly what I'm planning to do.
I've learned a few things since the last time I updated this blog. Well, I've learned a lot of things in the last few months. I'm not going to share all of them now, but I'm going to give you a few at a time.
First, if you don't want to change, no matter what you do and how hard you try, you will fail. You have to WANT to get more fit and change your habits for yourself, not anyone else. You also have to set yourself up for success. In the last few months, I have been trying to figure out the right combination of things to do this for myself. I think I have come pretty close, so I figured now was a good time to resurface in the world of blogging and share some of my findings.
If you have a hard time finding motivation, find a good partner. A good partner can be an invaluable element to starting up fitness routine or taking your current routine to the next level. They help motivate you and push you to be better.
Next, find a time in your day to workout. This needs to be a time when no one needs you. A time that can be just yours. You should be able to relax, clear your mind and enjoy your workout, not be stressed out and rushing though it so that you can get to the next thing. While I've been not working on my blog, I have found a love of early morning running. My partner and I run with my two dogs at 430 am every morning. We've taken a little time off this past month to nurse an old injury, but before that we were faithful everyday early morning risers. It was wonderful. My husband and kids are in bed. My office doesn't need me yet and there is absolutely nothing else going on at that time of day. I'm not going to lie and say that it was an easy thing to start, but it was very rewarding once I got used to it. When our usual 3 mile course was finished and we returned home, I could take my time and let the morning come at a better pace. I could take my time and shower, get lunches ready, eat breakfast, catch up on emails and then wake up the rest of the family for our crazy day ahead. I could do this with one huge advantage, I had already worked out and didn't have to figure out when I would have time to fit it into my day. It is a great feeling. This has helped me set myself up for success.
Today is Memorial Day, the unofficial start to the summer season, so lets use today to start your change in your workouts and eating habits. Make a realistic commitment and stick with it. It could be as simple as walking every night for 20 mins or picking a race and training for it. Try looking up some low fat or light meals that you could make for your family, or snacks that won't add extra pounds. But lets start today and see what happens.
I've learned a few things since the last time I updated this blog. Well, I've learned a lot of things in the last few months. I'm not going to share all of them now, but I'm going to give you a few at a time.
First, if you don't want to change, no matter what you do and how hard you try, you will fail. You have to WANT to get more fit and change your habits for yourself, not anyone else. You also have to set yourself up for success. In the last few months, I have been trying to figure out the right combination of things to do this for myself. I think I have come pretty close, so I figured now was a good time to resurface in the world of blogging and share some of my findings.
If you have a hard time finding motivation, find a good partner. A good partner can be an invaluable element to starting up fitness routine or taking your current routine to the next level. They help motivate you and push you to be better.
Next, find a time in your day to workout. This needs to be a time when no one needs you. A time that can be just yours. You should be able to relax, clear your mind and enjoy your workout, not be stressed out and rushing though it so that you can get to the next thing. While I've been not working on my blog, I have found a love of early morning running. My partner and I run with my two dogs at 430 am every morning. We've taken a little time off this past month to nurse an old injury, but before that we were faithful everyday early morning risers. It was wonderful. My husband and kids are in bed. My office doesn't need me yet and there is absolutely nothing else going on at that time of day. I'm not going to lie and say that it was an easy thing to start, but it was very rewarding once I got used to it. When our usual 3 mile course was finished and we returned home, I could take my time and let the morning come at a better pace. I could take my time and shower, get lunches ready, eat breakfast, catch up on emails and then wake up the rest of the family for our crazy day ahead. I could do this with one huge advantage, I had already worked out and didn't have to figure out when I would have time to fit it into my day. It is a great feeling. This has helped me set myself up for success.
Today is Memorial Day, the unofficial start to the summer season, so lets use today to start your change in your workouts and eating habits. Make a realistic commitment and stick with it. It could be as simple as walking every night for 20 mins or picking a race and training for it. Try looking up some low fat or light meals that you could make for your family, or snacks that won't add extra pounds. But lets start today and see what happens.
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