Success Stories

loving yoga!

If someone had told me 2 years ago that Yoga would transform my life – well, I probably would have said “good for you, Im glad you found something that works for you”. Then I would think “Yoga is for wimps!” But now I just love yoga…..and it’s definitely not for wimps. I reported earlier that yoga seems to have improved my running, but it also has seemed to just help me with the day to day tasks. I just seem more focused. and the more focused I am – the more I get done, in less time! Love it! Now don’t get me wrong, I still love my cardio, but by adding a few days a week of yoga – I just feel better. And to me, that is priceless.

missed my workout today

Here’s the bad news.  Im home sick with the flu.  Cannot hardly move.  I am so weak.  Here is the good news – it feels good to miss my workout!  And I mean miss how great it makes me feel.  This is a total turn for me.  I used to live for finding excuses not to workout.  And a year or two ago, I would secretly say “I feel horrible.  Isn’t it great that I don’t have to workout!”  Seriously – I actually wish I felt better so I could workout!  So, while I feel totally sick – its great to know my mindset has shifted.  I am now officially addicted to exercise!.

today was easier!

Day three went much better.  A friend of mine once said “Confusion is just a sign you are learning something new.”  I remember hearing that and thinking “What a cool way of looking at confusion – I’ve always just thought I was stupid when I was confussed.”  But when you think about it – why should I know how to do something I have never done before.  Heck, I’ve never been skiing — I think we can all agree that it is ok for me to suck at skiing if I have never done it.  So why shouldn’t I have the same standard for learning new forms of exercise?  Of course!  It’s ok to be bad a something – as long as you keep going and give yourself a change to master the new activity.

Hi there, Im new here!

I decided it was time for a change.  I have made all the excuses in the book:  not enough time, too tired, no money, I don’t like exercise, I look fine…..and that’s just a start  But those excuses have gotten me were I am today.  A wise friend once said to me “When you want something to change, try something different”  I’ve always said things like “Im uncoordinated, that’s why I don’t do aerobics”  And I am uncoordinated, but truth be told, I was just making excuses.  So here I am.  I started my journey today with Intro to Step and Express Yoga — It’s a lot for me, but I figure if I keep doing it every day this week, pretty soon it will be easier.

That’s it for tonight!  Here’s to new beginnings.

Lost 3 pounds!

I love it! Three pounds smaller!!! Love it! Love it! Love it!

There is a reason so many people struggle with their weight – because loosing weight (and keeping it off) is really hard work. One of my favorite sayings is “Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better” and it is so true. By just saying “this is hard” it doesn’t change anything. In fact, when we say that, we kind of take our selfs of the hook. But guess what? It is our responsibility. We are on the hook! We control what we eat and how much we exercise. So stop saying “It’s too hard” — Step up to the plate and create the you you want to be.

Has anyone tried the new Simple Step?

Wow!  Loved this workout — simple and fun, what a great combination.  Im a total Cardio Kickboxing junkie so loving a Step workout is rare, but this one rocked!  My calfs and my thighs are actually a bit sore but I think Im going to go the “extra mile” today and go out for a nice walk.  It’s an absoultely beautiful day here in Hastings — I just can’t let this type of weather go by without being in it.  My next workout back it tomorrow!  Have a great day to all!

Today’s workout…..really touch.

It amazes me every time it happens — You push a bit harder than the day before, not much – just a little bit, and for some reason you are completely exhausted after the workout. I know, Im sure there are more than one or two factors that affect my workouts but I just want to get stronger and for these workouts to get easier. I tried the Pilates Ring #2 today and did all the “optional” harder positions and I am so so sore I guess there are worse things in life and at least Im sore because Im pushing harder than before (as opposed to the same level workout). I think tomorrows workout is going to be just a nice, long walk followed by an Express Yoga. Then maybe I’ll push more again on Monday.

Thanks for reading this! It really does help to know that there are others out there working hard at their fitness and health.

almost 30 pounds since nov!!!

well I got on the scale today and thanks to the videos here at WOD, I have almost reached the halfway point in my goal of sixty pounds, one more half pound and i have lost 30 pounds, and the more i lose the more motivated i am. And I just want to remind everyone having trouble that weightloss is a cumulative thing, my first month trying i didnt lose an ounce but then it just kicked in somehow so…yayy me

Good news!

Hi all –

I am on a roll! The workouts are going great (I am especially liking the pilates ring workouts!!!) — but I do have a few questions I thought I’d post:

1. What can I do on those days when I hardly have time to brush my teeth? I mean, I know it has to be a decision to workout — but having two kids can make my day so unpredictable!!!

2. I seem to be getting “the munchies” every single night. And I don’t even think I’m hungry, but I don’t seem to be able to stop! I’m not going crazy or anything — but I would really like to get a handle on this (as that one of my goals is to loose 7 more pounds).

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

Working out with a sore knee

Oh, man!  Again, my right knee is feeling a bit tender.  I am so bummed becasue I was really making progress and working out consistently 5 days a week for about 6 weeks.  So, yes I have to back off.  No running or cardio kickboxing for me for a few weeks — but I think I can still do my Piloga workouts!  Thank God for that.  In the mean time, does anyone have any suggestions what I can do while I heal?  Or how I can get better faster so I can get back to my workouts?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!