So I broke a promise to myself. Something I had promised myself that I wouldn't do, so I guess that makes 2 promises broken. But, I also promised myself that I wouldn't be so hard on myself, so... I guess all is forgiven! (you cannot break 3 promises to yourself in such a short amount of time - it would be emotionally devastating!)
The original promise that I broke.... I didn't start working out on Wednesday. I wanted to. But I didn't. It seemed too hard. Isn't that what we tell ourselves over and over again when it comes to making any change in our lives. We have no time. We have no energy. We are too tired. I could go on. I have used and used them all.
But no more... at least for today! I did it. I started the work out! Yah me! Please forgive me as I float my own boat for a bit. I did something positive for myself. Its a good step.
So here are the starting stats...
Weight: 1#8.4 lbs
I also measured all of the vital areas, but I will keep those inches to myself. Its a little daunting. I am going to be following the workout plans that she has outlined in the book. Like I had originally said, I hope to see some good results in 4 weeks.
One of the things that I really liked was that it didn't take an hour to complete everything. It was a good workout (I have the shaky legs to prove it), but it was compact. Another thing that I enjoy, so far, is that the workouts include stretches before the actual workout. As I have not been doing a lot of exercise before this ( ok... none!), the stretches actually felt like a work out to me. That might be sad, but I want to be honest. I am not in very good shape!
I have also been thinking a lot about the art of balance the last week. Putting myself somewhere above the bottom rung on the list of importance is good. But what makes balance. I would like to be very intentional with everything that I am doing. Does that mean a little of everything? Am I trying to achieve the unachievable? Does balance even exist?
The last year has changed so much for me. What was important 18 months ago, is not important now. Being fit and healthy - important. So good step. Feeding my children healthy nourishing food - important. Providing them with experiences and participating in those experiences - important. Taking on more responsibility at work so that I travel more/make more$$ - NOT important. I am excited to see what the next year brings.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Monday, February 3, 2014
This week in fitness....
In my quest for health I have come to the conclusion that physical health is something that I need to focus on. Its a very daunting thought. How on earth am I going to find the time!?! there's work, the house and laundry. The kids, all of their activities...... ahhhhhh!!
Yet at the same time, can I afford not to? Is the fact that I put myself on the back burner actually making me UNhealthy? Is this something, that in the long run, will make me die earlier - with more pain. What will my quality of life be in 10 years? 15? 20?
Needless to say, it is something that I think I need to do. SO, I have decided to put kettlebells to the test. I have heard that they give you maximum results for the time put in. That sounds good. Right up my alley, actually! NOT that I won't have to work hard (cuz I will), just that I will get a lot out of it.
I have done a little research into this whole kettlebell thing and Lauren Brooks keeps coming up. She seems to have zoned in on a way to be strong and still womanly that really appeals to me. I want to feel strong. Long story short, I figure I'm gunna give it a try.
I bought this book on amazon a couple of weeks ago. It has taken me awhile to get to the point where I can think about doing this. 2 surgeries in 2 weeks isn't a fun thing to recover from!! I am going to start Wednesday and do the week 1 work out. I may not post pics.... its been a rough year and NO ONE wants that on the internet! But, I will post my progress as I work through the first 4 weeks of workouts. If I have 0 results in 4 weeks - FIRED. But I figure that I have to give it a fair shot for 4 weeks.
Lets see how I do!!
Yet at the same time, can I afford not to? Is the fact that I put myself on the back burner actually making me UNhealthy? Is this something, that in the long run, will make me die earlier - with more pain. What will my quality of life be in 10 years? 15? 20?
Needless to say, it is something that I think I need to do. SO, I have decided to put kettlebells to the test. I have heard that they give you maximum results for the time put in. That sounds good. Right up my alley, actually! NOT that I won't have to work hard (cuz I will), just that I will get a lot out of it.
I have done a little research into this whole kettlebell thing and Lauren Brooks keeps coming up. She seems to have zoned in on a way to be strong and still womanly that really appeals to me. I want to feel strong. Long story short, I figure I'm gunna give it a try.
I bought this book on amazon a couple of weeks ago. It has taken me awhile to get to the point where I can think about doing this. 2 surgeries in 2 weeks isn't a fun thing to recover from!! I am going to start Wednesday and do the week 1 work out. I may not post pics.... its been a rough year and NO ONE wants that on the internet! But, I will post my progress as I work through the first 4 weeks of workouts. If I have 0 results in 4 weeks - FIRED. But I figure that I have to give it a fair shot for 4 weeks.
Lets see how I do!!
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