Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
I took one for the team...
"Honey, where's the ibuprofen? Aooow! My legs. My back. My NECK hurts! I can't get out of bed!"
Yesterday I tried a new exercise class. Yes, you'd think after Zumba I'd stop doing that sort of thing, but I did! I have a friend who swears by TOTAL BODY. She informed me that since she has added the class to her normal workout routine that she has seen a huge difference in her body. Basically, she has added a couple of hour long Total Body classes per week to her fitness routine. I am a witness to it's wonders! Her arms are amazing! And I'm fairly sure she must have sculpted other body parts as well!
I certainly thought that I could and would be able to handle a Total Body class. I'd lifted weights with a trainer earlier in the summer so this couldn't be much different, right? And of course, if a class could do for me what it has done for my friend, why not? I mean, I'd love to have a set of upper arms like hers!
So, I tried the Total Body class at Washington Sports Club on Saturday. Layla was the substitute instructor for the class since the normally scheduled gal was on vacation. Without the regular instructor, the "regulars" didn't attend which made for a very small class especially for a Saturday. A small class as it turned out was GREAT for me! The attention Layla was able to give the class of only 5 was nothing less than individualized one on one attention. It was greatly appreciated since I've suddenly become the one in the class that really doesn't follow form, or more accurately, can't! I've never been that person before. I mean when did I start NOT being able to complete each and every exercise during a class? During Total Body every major muscle group is worked. The idea is to work a targeted muscle until fatigued, thus building the muscle as well as muscle building endurance. No, I couldn't do all 900 set ups! (It felt like 900!) But I tried! Yes, the squats were killer but I did them...or most of them. Actually, I couldn't complete all of the repetitions during Total Body...but I will! I did however, do many of the reps which is why I'm now dealing with Total Body soreness!
The class was really good and I can see how it can help "shape" or "sculpt" your body. I think Total Boday can help me scuplt my body too.... once I can get over the soreness and can get back to the gym and attempt another class! I think I'm a "convert" and will incorporate it into MY exercise program too! Thanks KC for telling me about Total Body and its body shaping benefits! I'll give you a call as soon as I can get out of this chair and perhaps we can get together again to dicuss MY great delts! Thanks Layla for being so accommodating and NOT making me feel like an old fogey!
Yesterday I tried a new exercise class. Yes, you'd think after Zumba I'd stop doing that sort of thing, but I did! I have a friend who swears by TOTAL BODY. She informed me that since she has added the class to her normal workout routine that she has seen a huge difference in her body. Basically, she has added a couple of hour long Total Body classes per week to her fitness routine. I am a witness to it's wonders! Her arms are amazing! And I'm fairly sure she must have sculpted other body parts as well!
I certainly thought that I could and would be able to handle a Total Body class. I'd lifted weights with a trainer earlier in the summer so this couldn't be much different, right? And of course, if a class could do for me what it has done for my friend, why not? I mean, I'd love to have a set of upper arms like hers!
So, I tried the Total Body class at Washington Sports Club on Saturday. Layla was the substitute instructor for the class since the normally scheduled gal was on vacation. Without the regular instructor, the "regulars" didn't attend which made for a very small class especially for a Saturday. A small class as it turned out was GREAT for me! The attention Layla was able to give the class of only 5 was nothing less than individualized one on one attention. It was greatly appreciated since I've suddenly become the one in the class that really doesn't follow form, or more accurately, can't! I've never been that person before. I mean when did I start NOT being able to complete each and every exercise during a class? During Total Body every major muscle group is worked. The idea is to work a targeted muscle until fatigued, thus building the muscle as well as muscle building endurance. No, I couldn't do all 900 set ups! (It felt like 900!) But I tried! Yes, the squats were killer but I did them...or most of them. Actually, I couldn't complete all of the repetitions during Total Body...but I will! I did however, do many of the reps which is why I'm now dealing with Total Body soreness!
The class was really good and I can see how it can help "shape" or "sculpt" your body. I think Total Boday can help me scuplt my body too.... once I can get over the soreness and can get back to the gym and attempt another class! I think I'm a "convert" and will incorporate it into MY exercise program too! Thanks KC for telling me about Total Body and its body shaping benefits! I'll give you a call as soon as I can get out of this chair and perhaps we can get together again to dicuss MY great delts! Thanks Layla for being so accommodating and NOT making me feel like an old fogey!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Montgomery Running Club Schedule!!
Are you a runner? Join me as I train to run many of the remaining 2010 Montgomery County 5k and 10k runs! Try the link below to view the entire Montgomery Road Runners Club! It contains great information on running and ways to remain healthy training and running!
| Sep 05, 2010 Sunday | Cabin John Kids Runs (JP,YR) Potomac
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| Sep 12, 2010 Sunday | Parks Half Marathon Rockville to Bethesda
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| Sep 25, 2010 Saturday | Lake Needwood Cross Country (JP,XC,YR) Derwood
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| Oct 10, 2010 Sunday | Little Bennett's Revenge Cross Country (XC) Derwood
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| Oct 17, 2010 Sunday | Halloween Young Run (JP,YR) Rockville
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| Oct 23, 2010 Saturday | Black Hill 10k (XC) Germantown
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| Nov 07, 2010 Sunday | Rockville 10k/5k Rockville
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| Nov 13, 2010 Saturday | Candy Cane City 5k (CS) Chevy Chase
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| Nov 20, 2010 Saturday | Stone Mill 50 Mile Damascus
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| Nov 27, 2010 Saturday | Turkey Burnoff (CS,JP) Gaithersburg
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| Dec 04, 2010 Saturday | Frozen Slopes Cross Country (XC) Derwood
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| Dec 12, 2010 Sunday | Jingle Bell Jog (CS) Rockville
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One of MY favorite "Exercise Craze" items!
I was at the gym this morning and I wore one of my favorite "exercise craze" items, my Polar Heart Monitor! I will only recommend items that I truly LOVE! I worked off 712 calories! Fabulous! I love knowing how many calories I'm working off as well as knowing that my heart rate is within a healthy range for my age. FYI: Amazon prices the Polar about $30-$40 LESS than Dicks!! I use my Polar Heart Monitor EVERY time I exercise. In fact, I don't like exercising without it! Polar has the capability of allowing you to download all exercise information into a exercise "program" but I admit I don't do that. Its too much effort for me but I'm sure some of you "techy" people will enjoy loading your info and then forming spreadsheets etc to monitor your exercise efforts.
I'm not trying to "sell" the Polar Heart Monitor just letting you know why I recommend it! If you do purchase a heart rate monitor, a Polar or some other, let me know what you think. Please share why you like or dislike it using a heart/calorie monitor. Let me know if it motivates you like it most definitely does me!!
I'm not trying to "sell" the Polar Heart Monitor just letting you know why I recommend it! If you do purchase a heart rate monitor, a Polar or some other, let me know what you think. Please share why you like or dislike it using a heart/calorie monitor. Let me know if it motivates you like it most definitely does me!!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Inevitable...
It was a busy week. I didn't feel that great. Things...got in the way?! Whatever the "it" was or whatever the "things" were that popped up, the basic result was a BAD health week! I only exercised on Monday night! I made poor food choices ALL week! I really fell off the good health "wagon"! And to make it worse, last night-our date night-was a dinner of prime rib and lots and lots and lots of wine! Which of course makes today a day of nursing a hangover AND placing the desire to eat greasy fattening food at an all week high!
How does "it" happen? Is "it" inevitable? The "it" of course is the "break"in determination! The loss of diet focus and commitment. Does everything suddenly change? Will I ever make it to the 125 pounds I desperately want to reach? Will 130 now be the "new" 125...? So, is the desire to lose weight greater than that of the desire to hang out, not exercise, and not care about the quality or quantity of food that I put in my mouth?
Iiiittttt'ss hhhhaaaarrrrd to lose weight! Its haaarrrrrd to stay healthy. Its hhhhaaaaarrrrrd not to eat the brightly colored cupcakes or whatever the "temptation" is for you. Its hhhaaarrrrd to not to drive to the fast food restaurant because you just didn't have time to pack a healthy lunch earlier that morning. "It's" of course not really MY fault. Its "life's" fault. I can't possibility take it personally. I won't take it personally! I refuse to take responsibility for "it"!
Hellooo! It's a new day! It's time to take responsibility. Assess the damage but not dwell on the past. From here on out, I will make new exercise and diet commitments and hope for the best. I will realize that "breaks" occur but they don't have to derail everything! I am taking responsibility for my own health and well being!
I've realized that PLANNING makes a huge difference! I've learned how little exercise "bumps" don't have to become exercise "mountains"! I've realized that if I don't have time to go to the gym for a full workout that I can do a short run instead. I can do some boxing on the punching bag that I have at home for 15-20 minutes in place of a full 30 minute bike ride. I've realized that when I'm not feeling up to my "normal" self or if I can't do my "normal' workout that SOMETHING is better than nothing!
Another realization: having healthy choices on hand makes eating healthy much easier and anxiety eating less likely to occur. Actually, I call anxiety eating "guilt eating". Its a much more accurate description of what's happening. You feel guilty because you didn't workout. You feel guilty that you didn't do the healthy food shopping. You feel guilty that you had pizza delivered instead of cooking a healthy less fattening meal. You feel guilty that bad choices are easily made! But, PLANNING takes time and executing "the plan" takes effort. Scheduling time to do the shopping and etc. has got to be an intricate part of "the plan". It's similar to scheduling exercise into your day. Its true things pop up but with a plan in place it helps to reduce the "pop up" effect!
One other MAJOR realization I have had is that REST is so important to ME and my mood and my energy level! Lack of rest effects everything in my day. I am unfortunately, an 8 hour (minimum) uninterrupted sleep gal! I HAVE to turn things off and go to be bed! Whether that be the the TV or the "stuff" rattling around in my head. I've realized that without proper restful sleep that not only do I make bad food choices but I put off exercising as well as all of the other items I have in my plan! Basically, nothing gets done and my best laid plan goes out the door! I've always been jealous of those people that function and function well on 7, 6 or less hours of sleep! But, reality is what it is and I'm an 8 hour sleep gal!
So, rather than look back on the week as a failure, I've decided to look back on it as a learning week. I've realized that unless I take responsibility for my health failures I can't take credit for my health successes. Failures and successes are part of the journey. I've realized my health is just that, a journey. I've had a long history of "less than ideal" health and lifestyle choices so it will take a while to change those en grained bad habits into new and better habits. The journey toward better and healthier choices is on... and THAT is inevitable...
How does "it" happen? Is "it" inevitable? The "it" of course is the "break"in determination! The loss of diet focus and commitment. Does everything suddenly change? Will I ever make it to the 125 pounds I desperately want to reach? Will 130 now be the "new" 125...? So, is the desire to lose weight greater than that of the desire to hang out, not exercise, and not care about the quality or quantity of food that I put in my mouth?
Iiiittttt'ss hhhhaaaarrrrd to lose weight! Its haaarrrrrd to stay healthy. Its hhhhaaaaarrrrrd not to eat the brightly colored cupcakes or whatever the "temptation" is for you. Its hhhaaarrrrd to not to drive to the fast food restaurant because you just didn't have time to pack a healthy lunch earlier that morning. "It's" of course not really MY fault. Its "life's" fault. I can't possibility take it personally. I won't take it personally! I refuse to take responsibility for "it"!
Hellooo! It's a new day! It's time to take responsibility. Assess the damage but not dwell on the past. From here on out, I will make new exercise and diet commitments and hope for the best. I will realize that "breaks" occur but they don't have to derail everything! I am taking responsibility for my own health and well being!
I've realized that PLANNING makes a huge difference! I've learned how little exercise "bumps" don't have to become exercise "mountains"! I've realized that if I don't have time to go to the gym for a full workout that I can do a short run instead. I can do some boxing on the punching bag that I have at home for 15-20 minutes in place of a full 30 minute bike ride. I've realized that when I'm not feeling up to my "normal" self or if I can't do my "normal' workout that SOMETHING is better than nothing!
Another realization: having healthy choices on hand makes eating healthy much easier and anxiety eating less likely to occur. Actually, I call anxiety eating "guilt eating". Its a much more accurate description of what's happening. You feel guilty because you didn't workout. You feel guilty that you didn't do the healthy food shopping. You feel guilty that you had pizza delivered instead of cooking a healthy less fattening meal. You feel guilty that bad choices are easily made! But, PLANNING takes time and executing "the plan" takes effort. Scheduling time to do the shopping and etc. has got to be an intricate part of "the plan". It's similar to scheduling exercise into your day. Its true things pop up but with a plan in place it helps to reduce the "pop up" effect!
One other MAJOR realization I have had is that REST is so important to ME and my mood and my energy level! Lack of rest effects everything in my day. I am unfortunately, an 8 hour (minimum) uninterrupted sleep gal! I HAVE to turn things off and go to be bed! Whether that be the the TV or the "stuff" rattling around in my head. I've realized that without proper restful sleep that not only do I make bad food choices but I put off exercising as well as all of the other items I have in my plan! Basically, nothing gets done and my best laid plan goes out the door! I've always been jealous of those people that function and function well on 7, 6 or less hours of sleep! But, reality is what it is and I'm an 8 hour sleep gal!
So, rather than look back on the week as a failure, I've decided to look back on it as a learning week. I've realized that unless I take responsibility for my health failures I can't take credit for my health successes. Failures and successes are part of the journey. I've realized my health is just that, a journey. I've had a long history of "less than ideal" health and lifestyle choices so it will take a while to change those en grained bad habits into new and better habits. The journey toward better and healthier choices is on... and THAT is inevitable...
Monday, August 16, 2010
Zumba! Really?
OK! OK! Zumba...! The newest exercise craze to hit America. The fun new way to work off calories! You swing and sway to Latin music and you loose weight without even realizing it! ...Who are you kidding?
I TRIED to try Zumba on Sunday at my gym. I did! I wanted to like Zumba. I wanted to LOVE Zumba. I mean who wouldn't? On several occasions, I've seen the instructor come in with sequined mini skirts or waist wraps for her class so that they could "feel" the dance. So, of course I wanted to try Zumba. Again, I wanted to LOVE Zumba. And so, I gave it the "ol college try". I did! I gave it at least... 30 seconds! True effort! Right?
Can I hear it for all of the other old ladies that thought they could actually dance? For all of the "retired" cheerleaders that led their squads in a rousing yet perfectly choreographed rendition of "Let the sunshine in" back in high school. Nothing less than art! Or the gals that "took ballet" as a child and has always said, "I have a heart for dance". "Dance is in my sole! You KNOW us! I mean, we've all thought we were better dancers than we actually were at some time in our lives, right? Even you guys! (YOU know who you are! WE know who you are!) No one is immune to thinking they can dance. We've seen the videos, remember?! Oooooh the wedding videos!
And so it was on Sunday. I thought I could dance or at least follow a "routine"... which was anything but! I along with 20 other women (and one man-you go man!) who also thought they could dance took Zumba. Now, I'm not one to throw stones, but the only person in that class that knew what they were doing was our perky Zumba instructor! And I'm not convinced she knew either... meow!
With the three walls of mirrors, music that the instructor kept saying, "the music just isn't working today"...? "I can't FEEL" it! "What's wrong with this (sound) system?" "Maybe I should turn it up"? Really? I heard it just fine! It was blaring! But nonetheless, I tried. Without any instruction or introduction we were led in a Zumba "workout".
The moves were completely new to me so without knowing in advance what to expect, I was lost. Never even saw it coming! I hadn't even seen those moves on MTV. (That is still on TV isn't it?) Or even on Dancing with the Stars. (Yes old people dancing with other OLD people.) Where was the Latin swaying I had heard so much about? Within seconds the moves began to develop into a fully choreographed arrangement of contemporary dance, none of which I'd had ever seen much less participated in! So I did what any other self respecting 47 year old would do. I quickly and quietly exited the studio with only a smile and a wave with my ambition to try "the newest exercise craze" completely gone!
For those of you out there that love Zumba. I say "more power to ya"! But for me, Zumba isn't quite "it". Maybe another class, another day, another instructor, I don't know? But the only advise I will give to those of you who THINK you're good at Zumba or THINK you're a "Zumbie"; look in the mirrors! They're there for a reason!
I TRIED to try Zumba on Sunday at my gym. I did! I wanted to like Zumba. I wanted to LOVE Zumba. I mean who wouldn't? On several occasions, I've seen the instructor come in with sequined mini skirts or waist wraps for her class so that they could "feel" the dance. So, of course I wanted to try Zumba. Again, I wanted to LOVE Zumba. And so, I gave it the "ol college try". I did! I gave it at least... 30 seconds! True effort! Right?
Can I hear it for all of the other old ladies that thought they could actually dance? For all of the "retired" cheerleaders that led their squads in a rousing yet perfectly choreographed rendition of "Let the sunshine in" back in high school. Nothing less than art! Or the gals that "took ballet" as a child and has always said, "I have a heart for dance". "Dance is in my sole! You KNOW us! I mean, we've all thought we were better dancers than we actually were at some time in our lives, right? Even you guys! (YOU know who you are! WE know who you are!) No one is immune to thinking they can dance. We've seen the videos, remember?! Oooooh the wedding videos!
And so it was on Sunday. I thought I could dance or at least follow a "routine"... which was anything but! I along with 20 other women (and one man-you go man!) who also thought they could dance took Zumba. Now, I'm not one to throw stones, but the only person in that class that knew what they were doing was our perky Zumba instructor! And I'm not convinced she knew either... meow!
With the three walls of mirrors, music that the instructor kept saying, "the music just isn't working today"...? "I can't FEEL" it! "What's wrong with this (sound) system?" "Maybe I should turn it up"? Really? I heard it just fine! It was blaring! But nonetheless, I tried. Without any instruction or introduction we were led in a Zumba "workout".
The moves were completely new to me so without knowing in advance what to expect, I was lost. Never even saw it coming! I hadn't even seen those moves on MTV. (That is still on TV isn't it?) Or even on Dancing with the Stars. (Yes old people dancing with other OLD people.) Where was the Latin swaying I had heard so much about? Within seconds the moves began to develop into a fully choreographed arrangement of contemporary dance, none of which I'd had ever seen much less participated in! So I did what any other self respecting 47 year old would do. I quickly and quietly exited the studio with only a smile and a wave with my ambition to try "the newest exercise craze" completely gone!
For those of you out there that love Zumba. I say "more power to ya"! But for me, Zumba isn't quite "it". Maybe another class, another day, another instructor, I don't know? But the only advise I will give to those of you who THINK you're good at Zumba or THINK you're a "Zumbie"; look in the mirrors! They're there for a reason!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Universal Truths
There are many so called "universal truths" but this one I believe is a tried and true "truth". I believe it transcends all sexes, races, religions, and creeds. What is this "universal truth"? All diets begin on Monday! So, who am I to change the ways of the world? I mean, its the LAW! So it goes, I began my "new" diet on Monday. (not really "new" diet just a different/another "day")
**Next time-my favorite exercise item...a heart monitor!!! Also another "new "exercise craze!
Fast forward to Wednesday,..today! I'm going to post my "food" and my "exercise" so if there any nutritionists out there, please critique the daily food intake as well as daily exercise. Suggestions? Tips?
Monday-exercise spin class , 1hour- 511 calories-139 lb morning weigh in.
Breakfast-fresh fruit-blue berries, black berries and strawberries.
small amount of whip creme (have to make it interesting!)
Lunch-3 pieces pepperoni pizza-(Pappa Johns I believe?)-this I know is a BAD choice!!
Dinner-95% lean grilled hamburger
tomatoes
Tuesday-exercise spin class-45 minutes, 25 minutes walk/run-total calories 618-140.5 lb minor amount of clothing
Breakfast-Panera "power sandwich-without egg and slice of bread
Lunch-Panera salad with grilled chicken
1 medium apple
snack-1 apple
cheese, crackers
Dinner-grilled vegetables
Wednesday-no exercise-137 lb no clothing
Breakfast-blue berries, black berries, strawberries
whipped creme
Lunch-turkey burger with 1 half bun
small side salad with very little dressing
Dinner- 5 slices American cheese with 8 crackers-(home late and had meeting!)
1 glass of Chardonnay.
By merely "posting" my food, (and I'm almost positive I've left out things), I know I should start "jounaling" my food. It is one of the most recommended tips to do when starting a new exercise/diet plan. It really does help to know EXACTLY what you're eating. Also my analysing "when" and the "what" AND preparing in advance will be key for me to be successful. "When" will also be difficult since on most nights dinner is served between 8:30 or 9:00! Preparing for healthy snacks and having them on hand will be very helpful for me!
**Next time-my favorite exercise item...a heart monitor!!! Also another "new "exercise craze!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
The newest Exercise Craze! "The Jersey Core"
Copied from NBC Washington website. Link below. Author: John Schriffen
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/The_Jersey_Core_Washington_DC.html
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/The_Jersey_Core_Washington_DC.html
Saturday, August 7, 2010
OK! So now I have a blog. Now what?
OK. I now have a blog. I've been thinking a lot about starting this blog. I've been thinking about what I'd write and why anyone (if anyone) would ever read my thoughts or be interested in my thoughts. I've thought about how I would keep you interested... or if you'd ever be interested..? I've thought about what my overall topic would be and how it would relate to my life, which in turn would mean, how would it relate to your life? Whoever you are...? Where ever you are...??
What I've decided to do is to write from the heart. I'll be open and honest, which will most likely mean I'll be embarrassing myself. I'll "lay it all out" for you to read and to scrutinize. Please be kind... or at least not brutal I'm not a professional writer or even a good writer so you'll probably want to edit my posts. However, I do hope you can over look the grammar mistakes and focus only the "intent" of my postings since you really can't edit MY blog.
My topic will revolve around exercise and how exercise impacts our lives, culture and economics. I'll rant about things I hate! I'll praise the things I love! All of which may have nothing to do with exercise. But I will TRY and keep the topic on exercise if at all possible...? (except if its about animals, dogs in particular, or crazy politics! I'm near Washington DC after all!)
Let's get started! I'm a 47 year old woman who wants and attempts to exercise, eat healthy, and be an all around decent person. I fail at about all of these things daily! So, this blog is my earnest attempt to stay healthy and perhaps help others realize that "together is better than alone" when trying to be healthy.
I will write about ALL of my missteps and I"ll warn you in advance, there will be many! I will do this in hopes you can relate... to my successes (I hope you have more success than me and never have mistakes!) as well as my mistakes. I hope you will learn from me. I hope to learn from you. I will write about my exercise "plan" or lack there of as well as as my daily challenges. I'll blog about how these daily challenges can change the course of a seemingly good exercise "plan". I'll blog about my diet and what is working and what isn't. I'll post pics of my current "exercise craze" which is spinning. I'll interview instructors, gym managers, athletes (probably not!) heads of State (not going to happen!) and anyone else I think will help you in your exercise craze journey.
I'll blog about exercise/fitness "events" and how they can motivate all of us. How exercise "stars" or fitness celebrities can make us all want to be bigger better athletes. (Think Jillian Michaels!) You know, how does Jordon stay in shape now that he's a little older?? Maybe I'll interview him...? (Ha BIG lie! Never going to happen!) But if he ever contacts me and wants to give me his "exercise plan or his current exercise craze" I promise I'll share! (Again...never gonna happen!) I'll blog about current events and how they influence our health. I'll blog about what's going on with National Health Care. I"ll blog about my diet and how I just "fell off the diet wagon" when I have too many Char-donn-ays! (THAT is NOT a big lie! That will happen a LOT!)
So, this in my introduction to you. This is my "plan" for my blog. Please let me know what's happening with you. Hearing your successes will help me "stay the course". I hope and desire for you is for you to be an "exercise crazie" like me. For those of you who don't know what that is: DEFINITION OF : an exercise crazie: "one who reads the blog exercise craze and goes to the website www.exercisecraze.com. Is a middle aged woman or man who tries to eat healthy, exercise and "do the right thing" who unfortunately often doesn't! Who has a busy life with all of life's up and downs and interruptions but enjoys the journey nonetheless...! That's the definition of an exercise crazie! Which also basically outlines my "blog plan"! Stay tuned and let's all "walk the walk".... or run the run or spin the spin.... OK I'm done now.ha
Now, who are you?
Will post again soon!
Nancy
What I've decided to do is to write from the heart. I'll be open and honest, which will most likely mean I'll be embarrassing myself. I'll "lay it all out" for you to read and to scrutinize. Please be kind... or at least not brutal I'm not a professional writer or even a good writer so you'll probably want to edit my posts. However, I do hope you can over look the grammar mistakes and focus only the "intent" of my postings since you really can't edit MY blog.
My topic will revolve around exercise and how exercise impacts our lives, culture and economics. I'll rant about things I hate! I'll praise the things I love! All of which may have nothing to do with exercise. But I will TRY and keep the topic on exercise if at all possible...? (except if its about animals, dogs in particular, or crazy politics! I'm near Washington DC after all!)
Let's get started! I'm a 47 year old woman who wants and attempts to exercise, eat healthy, and be an all around decent person. I fail at about all of these things daily! So, this blog is my earnest attempt to stay healthy and perhaps help others realize that "together is better than alone" when trying to be healthy.
I will write about ALL of my missteps and I"ll warn you in advance, there will be many! I will do this in hopes you can relate... to my successes (I hope you have more success than me and never have mistakes!) as well as my mistakes. I hope you will learn from me. I hope to learn from you. I will write about my exercise "plan" or lack there of as well as as my daily challenges. I'll blog about how these daily challenges can change the course of a seemingly good exercise "plan". I'll blog about my diet and what is working and what isn't. I'll post pics of my current "exercise craze" which is spinning. I'll interview instructors, gym managers, athletes (probably not!) heads of State (not going to happen!) and anyone else I think will help you in your exercise craze journey.
I'll blog about exercise/fitness "events" and how they can motivate all of us. How exercise "stars" or fitness celebrities can make us all want to be bigger better athletes. (Think Jillian Michaels!) You know, how does Jordon stay in shape now that he's a little older?? Maybe I'll interview him...? (Ha BIG lie! Never going to happen!) But if he ever contacts me and wants to give me his "exercise plan or his current exercise craze" I promise I'll share! (Again...never gonna happen!) I'll blog about current events and how they influence our health. I'll blog about what's going on with National Health Care. I"ll blog about my diet and how I just "fell off the diet wagon" when I have too many Char-donn-ays! (THAT is NOT a big lie! That will happen a LOT!)
So, this in my introduction to you. This is my "plan" for my blog. Please let me know what's happening with you. Hearing your successes will help me "stay the course". I hope and desire for you is for you to be an "exercise crazie" like me. For those of you who don't know what that is: DEFINITION OF : an exercise crazie: "one who reads the blog exercise craze and goes to the website www.exercisecraze.com. Is a middle aged woman or man who tries to eat healthy, exercise and "do the right thing" who unfortunately often doesn't! Who has a busy life with all of life's up and downs and interruptions but enjoys the journey nonetheless...! That's the definition of an exercise crazie! Which also basically outlines my "blog plan"! Stay tuned and let's all "walk the walk".... or run the run or spin the spin.... OK I'm done now.ha
Now, who are you?
Will post again soon!
Nancy
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