what's changing on the road

My husband and I had a conversation about our training. We started out with individual one to one training and the frequency varied. We know for a fact that the level of intensity has changed and will continue to change, especially as our bodies adjust to what we are doing now. What are we doing now? We have replaced the individual training for a small group training and the training is more frequent in the week. I love the fact that I get to share the small group training with people I love and who are not there to look down on me. Outside of the class, there are days where we exercise on our own. The weird thing is that when we were out of shape, we didn't love the concept of training that way even though we did it. Now that we are in better shape, we miss it. I think we saw the results it brought us and now hope that the change in our training continues to promote the results we have had. I am flexible when it comes to change and feel change is good as long as it moves things forward.

tomorrow is a fresh start

Well, I have only attended two fitness classes in the last twelve days and the last day I privately worked out with my trainer was July 27. Needless to say, my workout routine drastically changed. I can't wait until tomorrow so that I can get back into the exercise routine. This month is a much lighter work load so we are planning to step it up. Once September comes, our schedules are not so flexible.

Our game plan is to workout two times a week as we had in the past. We are also going to add a brisk walk mid-day. I am prepared to move forward. October 2010 will mark my one year of embracing fitness and better health. I am positive that my vision of where I wanted to be will be evident.

Wow, wow, and wow!!! I went back and read some of my earlier blogs. I have achieved a great deal! For all of you who are just starting or have been in this journey for a while, "go forth and conquer." You can do it also!!!

back on the road as the journey, although never forgotten, continues

Okay, I am safely home from my very fun and relaxing vacation. Let me tell you something, I learned a great deal about myself these past few days in many different areas. The three main things dealt with what keeps me from moving foward, what I am going to do about it, and how I see myself.

The first thing was my exercising pitfalls. Before I left on this trip, it was always about when I was going exercise, exercise and exercise. Sure, I kept the other aspects of my journey in my head (food, rest, staying positive), but the workout consumed me. Why? I was told that I had a roadblock (no pun intended). I guess you can develop thoughts in your head that prevent you from performing well in your journey, no matter what it is. Some of the things I thought of even though they do not all relate to me were: "why would one think they can't do something, why would one sabbatage themself, what is one afraid of, why does one make excuses, why does one try and justify not sticking to a program, why does not one move forward, what is it that one obbessess over, what is one's attitude about what they are trying to do and are they really trying to do it." Each one of us is different. I we really want to figure it out, we will. For me, the pitfalls of exercising to the fullest extent rested in my fears.

Secondly, I realized that I have to change my way of thinking so that this journey can continue full speed ahead as I have goals to reach. I know it may seem silly to some, but I needed a plan. I usually just get up and do things, especially the things that do come easy without a game plan. But in order for me to beat this weakness, I have to have a realistic way of moving forward. I read a couple of informational articles and talked to my hubby. He gave me his advice. Now, I must implement my intentions.

The last thing was "I really needed a break from it all"!!! This whole healthier way of life and the daily stresses of life are always formost in my mind. Do you torture yourself? Soemtimes I do. I think about my successes, I think about what I should of done, I think about what I did or did not do, I think about my mistakes." My mind can be a boomerang of thoughts bouncing side to side and all over the place as I dwell on every little aspect of my life. No more!!!! I realized that is is toooooo much work. I am wasting gas. No wonder vacations are needed and much appreciated. I need to move on and if I do focus on something, it needs to be my visualization and conceptualization of how I see ME as a better person.

a side trip

Okay, so tomorrow afternoon is it! Vacation for a couple of days. Although I will not be exercising hard because I am giving my body a rest, I will walk. I think I am going to need some help so here is a little vacation prayer.

Dear Vacation god,

Please, get me to my destination safely. When I am there, please, please, please help me eat healthy, party well, but wisely, rest enough, find a gym, and make it back home safely.

a different pace

Yeah!!!!! We completed a two and a half hour walk this am in order to train for our half marathon that is coming up in a couple of months. If felt great to know that I lasted without stopping and we were even able to pick up our pace a little. Hard work still lies ahead.