lets do this.

Hmm, its been a rapid 6 weeks. I had a slight breather from my daughter. Managed to make some life decisions that will definitely improve my life in nearly every area. AND.... all the while still working out. Matter of fact, I've been ramping up. Making my workouts harder and harder. I love my career choice. If i did one thing right in my life, it was to be in the fitness industry. I am reminded every day to lead a healthy life style. I am witnessing every day, someone make a healthy lifestyle change. I am many times a part of that awesome experience and I am credited for my contribution. Love what I do!!!

I have to stay i feel a bit more centered since i moved to florida. I find myself with a bit more patience now that have had a break. anyway, will keep in touch!!

My body hurts. I can barely walk. All from working out. Go me!

Yes. I am aware that I have not been blogging. I am sorry- to myself. I will try to be more respectful and mindful of my mental, physical and emotional gains when using bodyblog. So, why is skipped blogging in february is still no excuse. This site is from now on, my complain time, my whine time, my moxie time, my creative time, my goal setting time, my.support, my fitness friend/confidant/conscious/trainer to the trainer. Feed me. I'm ready.

Ok Folks,

I definitely fell down the stairs face first with child in arms. Not real pretty. I hurt my knee badly. I worry about the deep cartilage under the knee cap as well as my inner quad muscle. I think if it  was just me I would have noticed if i slightly subluxed. Instead I was more freaked because my baby's head hit the cement landing.  Most likely, It  will be a bone bruise and torn VMO because the joint is not ballooning, and i am not discolored- yet. It is localized swelling so we have high hopes. Either way, it is painful!!!!!!  

Anyway, Jada is fine. She was more scared for me because i couldn't walk. Nevertheless, I am thankful I am able to know what is wrong with me, how to treat my body, and what alternatives I have to keep on going in my workout program. Too bad I hate the upper body ergometer. And the bike. On the flip side, I am forced into having an open mind about this piece of equipment because i refuse to break my promise to myself. I am all in guys. Food is right, like never before, workouts, mentality, everything. Very happy with myself. I seem to have new energy.

If i can snag a pair of  crutches, I will be at work tomorrow to do paperwork and programs, and to feed zach new ideas that i have, and workout! Yes, workout. I can do everything seated. And with a smile. Just like Gordon. RIght zach?  Just gotta get passed the mob that comes along when you hurt yourself.

Any other suggestions for me while i am dormant?

Faith: be committed and persistent. Those are long hours in the gym and lots of days. Niether of which are unaccomplishable or are necessarily hurting you, but you must be careful of how it might stress you mentaliy.  You may feel drained early on. You have a goal. Go get it. No one is stopping you. Keep posting. We will help you through!! What kind of ideas are you looking for? I know that  some energy powders like N.O. Explode help people last through their workouts. I may try that  too! 

JI: Your diet is crisp. Love it! 

Zach: How bout you rocked yesterday during your workout. Now that I am stuck sitting, you are about to have some doozies. Lol. I hope now that Gianni is here you can not stress. (Wasn't your test today??) And maybe work out more frequently.

Congratulations Zach on your baby!; Thanks for the mental boost yesterrday was having a week moment. Last night I was a wreck. Doing the hamstermill was exactly what i needed. I wore myself out and cleared my head. I ran for 45 minutes and you know its pretty hard to cry and run at the same time so we resolved that issue. Lol! Then I did sprints like the other day at 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off. 5 at each speed. I amso proud of myself. I did a workout every day this week. Well, one of the days, the last time i blogged . I ended up just walking my dogs for a while. Not as intense as i would have liked. Friday i did the new 30 minute circuit at work .I was the guinea pig at our meeting and so the crew watched me nearly kill myself on this workout. I did 30 second sets of pushups and managed to get 20 each set! I didn't know i could do that. Havent done pushups in a while. Then the put me on this footwork drill that i was a speed demon on. It caused reggie and alfred to notice and yell to me across the gym! Made me feel good.
 

Definitely proud of myself this week. I worked really hard. my eating habits were fantastic, but i did have some slipups. Not enough to forget each instance. Let me tally: 1 piece of cake at a friends birthday party probably 300 calories, 2 swiss miss hot chocolates- not the sugar free though- shame on me 120 calories each, 3 little chocolate balls at the grocery store, 120 calories total, and a peppermint mocha from starbucks- small/tall  probably about 250 calories. Its my sweet tooth, not bad for a week though. Just think, if i did not indulge in these things i would be: 300+240+ 120+250= 910 calories, lets round up 1000 calories closer to losing a lb. I suppose i need to tighten up. I wont be having cake this week. Ill probably finish the other hot chocolates (2 more packs) if alfred doesn't cach me, and ;I plan tointercept my cravings with some sugar free jello. That should hold me over. Any ideas?

I am so honest. really trying to make it work this time. I have cut down significantly on bread. Zach, i'm gonna be a bombshell. Whoop whoop!

Jl, you got this. Do you have any goals set for yourself?

you know... Today is one of the days i normally worry about. I am tired. I am hungry. I am kinda pouting. I had a long day at work, even though it was not necessarily strenuous. I get concerned that i am always freakin tired. WHY????? Ever since i was young. Always felt like i needed a nap.  Even now, I don't have energy. Nevertheless, i got on bodyblog to see if SOMEONE- Zach that would be you- responded to give me a boost. Instead, I resorted to reading my own blogs from the past few days, and i'm doing just fine thanks. About to go get it done. Even though i'm tired. Even though I have a boatload of stuff that is probably more important in the grand scheme of things. No, i'm getting it done. And yes, i am talking myself into it right now. (huh. that's funny, this actually works).

Today: much better!!!! Worked out  twice. Did cardio, core, and full body strength training this morning and landed 1010 calories. I just finished running and burned another 509 calories.  My abs are still sore from yesterday. and my legs have not stopped being sore since i started back last week. Been stretching every day. Trying to get my splits! Also, yesterday before i  hit my funk, i practiced my hand stand since i am working towards walking on my hands.

Oh, and today, Zach and I suffered through a stafff meeting where every single person was eating pizza but us. Nothing like being starving and having the smell of new york style meatlover's pizza running under your nose. We rock. Definitely holding each other accountable. Yessss! 

Worked out today 15 sprints at  7.0, 8.0, 9.0> 5 each speed. Core. Starving. Cranky.

About to get  killed today in a workout with Alfred. He has no sympathy. Its good.  He keeps telling me all i should do is run. He is definitely right. Its because i avoid it. Everything else comes after that. And 40 minutes of core? 9:30 am. Not even thinking about it. Just do it. Mental toughness today.

Talk about new beginnings! I worked out already which is unusual for me. Don't think I am finished yet for the day, because it was only 30 minutes on the treadmill. I think I have more in me, and more time to get it in. Why not??! Zach wake up!!

So far today, I ran the beach. 30 minutes. Heart rate. Got to 185 and stay around 182. Now, I am about to do what I did yesterday plus 20 minutes of incline treadmilland abs like a monster.push pull trisets with active recovery as my third exercise. Zach... What are u doing today??? Oh yeah, getting beat by me.

So, I am recommitting myself to bodyblog.  Although I am a personal trainer, Zach's personal trainer, I need one myself. At the end of the day, after creating a workout for everyone else, I  don't have the brain cells and most of the time no energy or kick in the behind to do it for myself. I have  set the right  condtions for myself though. My career  forces me to be in a fitness driven environment. I have people who are so supportive and rooting for me to succeed.  I have help now!! ( I am a single mom, and as of new years, Daddy came to kick in). My house is spotless. My office is organized. My refrigerator has nothing but HEALTHY food in it.  Donn't think I have anything left to worry about. So, new years resolution? I quit saying i'm trying to lose weight. How about for once, let me  say i am bgoing to take time for myself to workout more frequently? Because its not about  losing weight anymore. Its about me time, and self confidence, and being able to wear something other than workout clothes. I  am  very hard on myself, but i am learning my  flaws and learning how to solve one problem at a time. working out seems to be the solution.  I always feel better afterwards. Today, I took my dogs for a run. I ran for 55 minutes, and burned 856 calories, heart rate stayed at 173. (normal for me- i'm a freak of nature). I, in turn wore jeans for the first time in probably 4 months, and felt like my dogs got the attention that they deserved.  See? working out accompllishes multiple things in one. 

 

I have so much to talk about . But as i stay committed to body blog, I will be able to release my  thoughts on personal training, personal experiences, and hopefully gain the motivation and support that i need to make it work perminently this time.

 

Anyway, Day 1 (redo) in the bag. Cardio only.

 

until tomorrow.

Hi zach. Great job today! see you tomorrow!

Highly motivated. Highly competitive. Focused. I have goals to reach. Like a bunch of 'em. Here goes.