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Tuesday Workout

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(My Cardio Results from tonight’s workout)
 

Getting through last night’s cardio was much tougher than Monday’s cardio session. The stair climber was really kicking my butt! Somehow I managed to push through another 8+ miles and get it done. I admit that once I hit my minimum trainer-required 1,000 calories, I got a little excited and wanted to see how much more I could push myself. I was able to get in an extra 50 calories. Despite being dreadfully tired, seeing myself Push Past the fatigue really got me even more motivated about getting this body Fit and Fab. My poor clothes were weighed down with sweat…I think I was walking around with four pounds of sweat drenched clothes.

The good thing was that I after my workout and a quick shower, I got to go to Vertical Fitness Dallas for Flexibility, Stretch & Contortion Class. This was a great way to stretch out my tired and sore body, giving it some much needed relief. And I’m so glad that they are offering this class twice a week now. By attending both days, I’m hoping that I can really fast track my progression…especially when it comes to mastering my left split and getting my back bendy again. New flexy pictures coming soon! Right now this class and the Pole After Dark class at Zensual Dance are my two favorite and weekly must-have classes!

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Mission Get Fit or Die Trying…

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(My Cardio Results from tonight’s workout)
 

So, even though I’ve been back in the gym with my trainer I haven’t really been hitting it as hard as I need to be…and my cardio game is seriously lacking. And despite being serious in talk about losing these last 15-20 pounds I don’t think I’ve been serious enough in my actions. I guess I’ve come to a point where I feel like I’ve been dragging my feet long enough and I’m tired of being in this in-between stage. I’m not sure if I’m a fat skinny girl or a skinny fat girl. So today I text my trainer (as I was doing cardio) and let him know that I AM READY. Change my diet, up my cardio and let’s get the last of this weight off.

To get this final phase kicked off I hit the gym tonight and got my cardio in on the stair machine. The assignment from my trainer was to do an hour of cardio. I pushed myself super hard and got in my hour and then some. I left the gym with wobbly jello legs but I felt great and reenergized. Oh, and hungry! Tonight is only the first night and I know that I still have a long road ahead. To help me stay focused and motivated on the last leg of this transformation I’ve committed myself up for some pole competitions/performances. And to add just a bit more pressure, my high school reunion is this summer (yep, I’m getting old!) and if I’m going back to Cali then I’m going back look and feeling GOOD.

I’m hoping that with these events on the line it will give me the additional drive and determination that I need to make it to the finish line…because that’s where my goal is…at the finish line. This year’s mission: Get fit or die trying.

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Priceless Transformation – Part One

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Over the past few years (through a breakup, multiple foot breaks, foot surgery, work stress, school, family and just life in general) I lost myself. I forgot who I was, why I existed and what I was [supposed to be] working towards in life. Who new that the start of a fitness program and a healthy life style would have the impact that its had. Not just in finding my old self…but in finding an even better me that I never knew existed.

So for almost a year now I’ve been on an incredible fitness journey. This experience has been so uplifting and life-changing. I’m honestly scared to even think about where I’d be now if I hadn’t made a change…and believe me, there’s NO turning back! I’m pushing through towards a better, healthier ME.

What I’ve lost in weight (almost 60 pounds…I was 232 at my heaviest weight) doesn’t even start to compare to what I’ve gained from this experience. My confidence and self-worth have improved, I feel empowered and more in control of my life and I have a better understanding of how to take care of my body and mental health. I’ve also discovered a more diverse selection of foods that I now like to eat, gained appreciation for natural taste and now find myself opting to skip many added seasonings/salts, sauces, and condiments that I used to eat with every meal.

In addition to a proper diet, hard work, sacrifice and getting educated on health and fitness, I attribute much of my success to the guidance, expertise and support of my trainer – Terry of TP Fitness. Having a support system that took the time to make sure I had a comprehensive understanding of not just what I was doing (in regards to my adopted diet and workouts) but why I was doing it made all the difference. Without proper understanding of how to do things and why things should be a certain way makes it easy for us to do just keep doing the wrong things.

What does it take to achieve change and dedication to your change? DESIRE. Ability, money, time…these things mean nothing if they are not backed by DESIRE. Without desire you lack:

  • motivation and the ability to be motivated
  • willpower
  • drive
  • determination
  • focus

That underlying desire gives you the ability to push past the current challenges and look forward to what is waiting for you in the future. Tell yourself: My goal is at the finish line. With each workout, each healthy meal consumed, each unhealthy meal/snack skipped, each pound lost, each inch lost, etc…you are taking another step towards reaching your personal finish line. To be continued…

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Finding Fitness

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For the last 9 months I have been on a fitness journey with the help of my awesome trainer.

After 4 years of back-to-back injuries (4 broken feet, a foot surgery and most recently a broken pinky toe) my body increased and expanded in ways I never expected. Honestly, I don’t think I realized how out of shape I was until I started working towards getting in shape.

With the help of a supportive and trainer and a lot of determination, I have been able to drop 30 lbs and tone up. Stay tuned to learn more about how I found fitness.