Monday, July 9, 2012
#Mamavation Monday ~ Workout with Weights
Do you work out with weights? Honestly, no. I try to, but the pure thought of free weights intimidates me each and every time. I have tried. Even participated in a few Body Pump classes at the local YMCA. But I feel like a fool. I feel sloppy, unsteady & definitely unsure of myself. I have asked questions. Even been shown how to properly lift, yet I don't feel sure enough to do it on my own. The most that I have felt able to do is 10# bicep curls & 10# lat raises. Other than that, I rely on weight assisted machines. I do the reps, but have yet to see any results. That is why I am going to be tuning in tonight for MAMAVATION TV: 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV. I really am hoping that by watching special guest Melissa Parks that I will learn some proper lifting techniques so that I build muscle, tone out the fat & not hurt myself.
I would also like to thank the entire Mamavation community for their support the past few weeks. I truly feel the support from each of you & look forward to the months & years ahead as we all work towards our goals. I would also like to thank you for the blogging carnival win last week! It was & is a huge surprise:)
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
#mamavation monday~Where do you workout?
People often ask me where I workout and why. Well I do a combination of working out at home and at the gym. I used to hate going to the gym feeling that I spent more time talking than exercising. I also felt that people were staring at me making harsh judgements. It didn't take long for me to realize that my fears & worries were unfounded. That every person who walked through the doors of the gym had the same goal in mind. To get & be healthy no matter where our starting point is.
However, I also workout at home using my kids as weights & my wii fit for entertainment. I LOVE the at home workouts well. My children enjoy it too because they can workout with me. I feel that this is a better option for my family because I'm not just teaching my kids to be healthy, but I'm leading by example without them knowing it. I try to get a at home workout in at least once or twice a week.
No matter where I workout, time is the biggest enemy! There are days where I only have 30 minutes to spare and other days where I have 2 hours available to workout. I feel a better & more intense of a workout completed when I do a 20 minute workout. The less time I have scheduled the better the workout? It doesn't make sense yet its true.
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However, I also workout at home using my kids as weights & my wii fit for entertainment. I LOVE the at home workouts well. My children enjoy it too because they can workout with me. I feel that this is a better option for my family because I'm not just teaching my kids to be healthy, but I'm leading by example without them knowing it. I try to get a at home workout in at least once or twice a week.
No matter where I workout, time is the biggest enemy! There are days where I only have 30 minutes to spare and other days where I have 2 hours available to workout. I feel a better & more intense of a workout completed when I do a 20 minute workout. The less time I have scheduled the better the workout? It doesn't make sense yet its true.
“This post is sponsored by Birds Eye and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway” at the bottom of your post.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Mamavation Monday: Are You Working Too Hard?
“This post is sponsored by FFIT and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway”
While I myself, don't feel like I work out too much, I know many others who do. I feel like I don't work out enough some days. But than I again, I'm afraid to work out too hard. Why? Well because I have a herniated disk in my lower spine that has a little bulge...too little to need surgery. But enough to cause my feet to go numb & my siatic nerve to tremor throughout the day, not to mention my back locking up. Because of this injury I was unable to workout for over 4 months. Than I was put on light & easy exercises for nearly 6 months after. Having to endure this & the pain that was associated with it I am terrified of re-injuring myself worse. That is why I started 2 weeks ago (this will be week 3) of working with a personal trainer who is running a boot camp. However the boot camp only runs for 2 more weeks & than I will be left on my own . I would love to win this weeks giveaway that is being sponsored by Mamavation. I feel that it would be benifical to learn from another trainer some techniques that would help me to my goal of losing 50#s & dropping a few sizes. I will definitely be logging on tonight to watch what Coach Erika, FFIT at Home has to teach all of us tonight.
While I myself, don't feel like I work out too much, I know many others who do. I feel like I don't work out enough some days. But than I again, I'm afraid to work out too hard. Why? Well because I have a herniated disk in my lower spine that has a little bulge...too little to need surgery. But enough to cause my feet to go numb & my siatic nerve to tremor throughout the day, not to mention my back locking up. Because of this injury I was unable to workout for over 4 months. Than I was put on light & easy exercises for nearly 6 months after. Having to endure this & the pain that was associated with it I am terrified of re-injuring myself worse. That is why I started 2 weeks ago (this will be week 3) of working with a personal trainer who is running a boot camp. However the boot camp only runs for 2 more weeks & than I will be left on my own . I would love to win this weeks giveaway that is being sponsored by Mamavation. I feel that it would be benifical to learn from another trainer some techniques that would help me to my goal of losing 50#s & dropping a few sizes. I will definitely be logging on tonight to watch what Coach Erika, FFIT at Home has to teach all of us tonight.
Monday, June 18, 2012
#Mamavation Monday
Hello? Are you there? Its me, your brain & even though you don't feel hungry, I will make your mouth salivate at the mention of any unhealthily foods. I don't know about you, but I feel this struggle each and every day of my life. Since I have been on this constant roller-coaster of trying to get healthier I have succeeded in ways of "tricking" these cravings. I go for water first, but that rarely helps. I have also tried to do the wait 5 min & see if your still hungry. But the ONE thing that has truly helped was fruit. I LOVE having any and all kinds of fruit at hand throughout the day. The sweetness of the fruits help calm the sweet tooth that I have. I also have a new found love of almonds. These help with the salty & crunchy cravings that I get. I am looking forward to attend the MAMAVATION TV: Join us Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV. I hope that I will learn how I can maintain a healthier lifestyle with ease & to stop feeling that I am on this roller coaster to health.
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WELCOME
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WELCOME
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Simple Nature Fun
Monday, May 21, 2012
#Mamavation Time to Step up My Game
I have been bad lately, really bad. I always do this self sabotage thing, where I think I'm doing well enough & stop doing the work. Not just sabotaging my weight loss efforts, but everything in my daily life. This includes everything from my physical activities, to my food journal, even down to my house work. Why? I really have no idea! That's the frustrating part. My hubby says its because I take on too much, and than I don't finish projects that I set out to do. He also said that I need to start saying "NO".
Not to sound boastful but I am usually the first in line to help someone, anyone if and when needed. I usually put my own needs and desires on the back burner to ensure that everyone else around me is happy & healthy. Which when others around me are happy, I am too. (Which is part of what makes me the "Nosy Neighbor")
So, with this I am setting out for a new goal. Not just a weight loss goal, but a goal to get all my half done projects done before the end of summer. As well as giving my self a schedule. I always seem to get more done if I have a time line as to when & what something needs to be done by. Hence probably the reason why I was able to keep weight off while I was working a full time job. I had a schedule that I stuck to. I always laugh at my mother-in-law who has her schedule that if it gets changed in the slightest way her entire week is messed up. I'm not kidding when I tell you she is the "I need to wash my hair on Wednesdays" type of lady. I love her to pieces, and I am going to take her idea and try to run with it as best as I can.
Here is my game plan. 1) Exercise 1st thing in the morning. Even when I am tired or not feeling well.
2) pick one of the multiple projects & focus only on that project for the day (i.e. laundry, or gardening)
3) I will do a better job of planing out the meals for the week & actually stick to them.
4) Attend a group exercise class at the YMCA 2 times a week
I know its only a few items, but I did have to start somewhere. I got a start on this new "game plan" over the weekend. With my little one being sick I was stuck at home, so I made a goal to re-organize the kids room and toy room by Monday morning. I have succeeded in that goal.
I wish all of you out there who are struggling with the ups & downs the best of luck as well. I hope that together we can all achieve or goals.
Not to sound boastful but I am usually the first in line to help someone, anyone if and when needed. I usually put my own needs and desires on the back burner to ensure that everyone else around me is happy & healthy. Which when others around me are happy, I am too. (Which is part of what makes me the "Nosy Neighbor")
So, with this I am setting out for a new goal. Not just a weight loss goal, but a goal to get all my half done projects done before the end of summer. As well as giving my self a schedule. I always seem to get more done if I have a time line as to when & what something needs to be done by. Hence probably the reason why I was able to keep weight off while I was working a full time job. I had a schedule that I stuck to. I always laugh at my mother-in-law who has her schedule that if it gets changed in the slightest way her entire week is messed up. I'm not kidding when I tell you she is the "I need to wash my hair on Wednesdays" type of lady. I love her to pieces, and I am going to take her idea and try to run with it as best as I can.
Here is my game plan. 1) Exercise 1st thing in the morning. Even when I am tired or not feeling well.
2) pick one of the multiple projects & focus only on that project for the day (i.e. laundry, or gardening)
3) I will do a better job of planing out the meals for the week & actually stick to them.
4) Attend a group exercise class at the YMCA 2 times a week
I know its only a few items, but I did have to start somewhere. I got a start on this new "game plan" over the weekend. With my little one being sick I was stuck at home, so I made a goal to re-organize the kids room and toy room by Monday morning. I have succeeded in that goal.
I wish all of you out there who are struggling with the ups & downs the best of luck as well. I hope that together we can all achieve or goals.
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