Here's the thing...I forgot about this blog. Life happens, I'm pretty sure no one is heated at me for it, so I will say what I came here to say:
I have goals. They are obtainable, but I tend to sabotage myself whenever I see progress and now that I'm aware of it, I'm ready to break that habit.
I started working out with a Personal Trainer (who is a close, personal friend who knows my fitness goals and is extremely knowledgeable as well as motivating) last night & plan on doing so once a week. I have created a weekly workout plan including doing the Eliptical alone, as well as taking Cycling, Zumba, & Body Pump classes. My PT also sent me a suggestion on how to try to tweak my diet a little bit this week.
I have people in my life who are holding me accountable, and yes, I KNOW I'M NOT FAT!! I just know I can and want to be better. I want to practice what I preach for the fitness aspect of my life. No, I'm not teaching as much as I used to, but that gives me the time I need to focus on myself while not neglecting my relationship, or my social life :)
I will blog again when I want to...!
My life is a Soap Opera...sort of...
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Monday, January 13, 2014
Here I go again, NOT on my own!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Life update
Hello readers...so sorry I've been M.I.A. for nearly 7 months! I forgot all about my neglected blog and am very, very sorry :-(
What's been going on since I last posted in March??
SO MUCH!
Apollo's feet are doing well, no broken toenails or infections to report :-) (yay!) He wants to be on top of Chase & I 24/7. If we are sitting together, he wants to lie across me & rest his head on Chase. I don't mind it, but Chase can only take it for so long.
Chase still works in property management and is dreading the upcoming 9 months of rain Seattle experiences from October thru about May. The good news is this time next month we're going to be visiting CALIFORNIA for a few days!!! (Los Angeles & San Diego to be exact.) Chase's best friend lives in LA and his little brother is going to be graduating from the Marines Basic Training!! I'm so happy we're able to go down for it :-) Flying to California from Seattle is so much cheaper than flying to visit our families in Iowa, which we did in August!
We spent a few days back home visiting both mine & Chase's families. It was so great seeing everyone & I got the chance to teach a class at my little sisters dance studio!! It was so great to be able to see how much she's grown into a "mini-me" :)
I am still teaching dance & group fitness as well as some massage on the side. I recently put in the 2 weeks notice for the massage clinic I work at in West Seattle. 14 miles one way is a lot to commute for what I get paid there, so I had to diligently look for another position. I interviewed at several places but ended up choosing a spa in Kenmore that's less than HALF the distance from my house than the place I'm currently employed. I start next week, and am very excited for the change.
We were supposed to get a "family photo" taken this coming Thursday for our Holiday card, but Chase ended up having to work since he's going out of town this weekend for a Bachelor party! Hopefully we can reschedule soon because I don't have many pix of all of us together :-/
Well, I suppose that's my update for now!! I will -hopefully- be back next week to blog about my weekend away in Eastern WA with the girls for MY friend's bachelorette party :-)
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
New job=Less time but more $$
Monday, January 14, 2013
I'm no good at following guidelines...
I tried to stick with a 10 week workout plan, & I succeeded for a few days, but then life got in the way. I don't think I was meant to follow guidelines. I'm not that strict of a person! It's hard when you have a boyfriend that is naturally skinny. Chase can stop drinking beer, replace it with whiskey & lose 10 lbs. Me? I barely drink at all, so I have nothing to stop or replace whenever we go out! I ask for water with some lemon...DD all night baby!
My weakness? All things sugar-related. I've said many times that I would rather eat than drink my calories. Chase & I are both noticing a change in our bodies as we get older. He doesn't like working out (which is fine with me) & I don't like depriving myself (not so fine). We both like to eat like we're 5 years old...but we both enjoy healthy salads, and healthy breakfast foods.
In a brief discussion this morning, we decided to plan what we're going to eat for lunch and dinner while driving to work in the mornings. (He's able to come home for lunch everyday.) We bought some whole grain wraps at Trader Joe's this weekend and have discussed eating those for lunch the next few days with some grilled chicken & veggies. Dinners will consist of homemade turkey bacon & spinach quiche's as well as Chase's fantastic homemade chili.
I will say this so it's public, but there's no 100% guarantee. I'm trying for the ever so slight lifestyle change so it's good for both of us & not something I'm trying to do alone while he sits in the corner sulking that I'm not able to eat what he's eating. I've done the whole, "don't ask me what's for dinner because I'm doing a cleanse this week" and it's taken its toll. I need to stop my "quick fix" thinking, and focus on slight lifestyle changes...that being said, I'm on my 2nd cup of detox tea! I can't get enough! It tastes surprisingly good!
Detox Tea:
8 oz hot water
1/2 lemon squeezed
2-3 shakes cinnamon & cayenne pepper
1 cap full of apple cider vinegar
This tea is said to help suppress hunger and regulate blood sugar levels. Thanks, Pinterest ;)
Monday, January 7, 2013
10 Week Workout Plan (Pinterest)
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
A new kind of resolution: 2013 style
My resolution(s) for 2013 are personal & professionally based:
*Teach/take more classes & get certified to teach a different type of class other than dance-fitness based
*Recruit more people outside of the gym/studio to take my classes
*Walk Apollo 5 days per week, & play with him at home (more often than telling him to go lie down on the couch!)
*Go on a real DATE with Chase (outside of our apartment) at least once a week.
*Find a hobby other than sitting at home &/or blogging!!
Not to get down on everyone who makes health/weight loss resolutions, but 9 times out of ten- they don't stick!! If I were to make a health based resolution this year, it would be to try different types of exercise classes I wouldn't normally go to. Such as, CYCLING or a YOGA class. I've never in my life taken a Cycling class, but I LOVE riding the stationary bikes at the gym!
I'm not making it a part of my resolution, but I will say a BIG goal for 2013 is to become a Certified Personal Trainer :-D The only thing that's been holding me back is saving enough money to be able to afford both the materials and the test fees. I feel Personal Training is something that I would be good at with all my other licenses and background training with Massage Therapy, Dancing, & Group Fitness.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
not to get down on the holidays, BUT...
Thanks to all of the cookies, candies, and my weakness for sugar, I've gained about 4-5lbs in the last month or so. It's better than 9-10lbs, but worse than gaining none at all. I expected to gain holiday weight this year, but I've been keeping up with my cardio outside of my teaching so I figured I would only gain a couple of extra pounds.
The biggest thing is to not get down on myself too badly. I don't have a deadline for myself for my goal weight/size and I'm healthier than most people, so gaining a few extra holiday pounds isn't a huge deal unless an extra few turns into an extra 10 or 15 :-/
Blog about my 2013 resolutions/goals soon to come :-D