Hello world!
I am on Day 3 of the 3rd 90 days of P90X! Today we took measurements, etc. 14 inches of fat gone...BYE BYE!! :) I'm quite proud of myself! One day at a time. Sometimes it is one moment at a time, or one more rep. Look people... if I can do it so can you!
What do you want for your life today? Decide what you want and go for it. Decide to say no to a sweet you may be tempted by... At the same time you are saying YES to a healthier choice. Focus on the YES answers that move you towards your goals today.
I am happy to say we helped someone else get started with P90X this week. She joined us as we worked out for Day 1 and Day 2. She verbally committed to follow the system that is in place to exercise each day. I plan on following up with her and coaching her through her first 90 days. Do you need a coach to help you get going on your health and well-being goals? Let me know and I'll be happy to coach you along the path you want to take to reach goals!
Today, Love yourself right where you are, who you are, as you are! You are a beautiful creation!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
100 Days Since My Last Confession
Forgive me, readers, for I have been negligent in my blogging! Today is day 166 of P90X! I am still going strong! I love being able to exercise and being safe while doing it. In the past I tended to try and do too much and would have to stop exercising to recover. Not this time!! I keep pressing PLAY and following along. I DO MY BEST and FORGET THE REST!! That is definitely the key to success in anything.
I have learned a lot about myself the past 166 days. I want to succeed in this program I'm on. I want to do my best. I keep my eyes focused on the goal for each day, pressing play and following along doing my best! If I travel, my exercises go with me. I am determined to keep going each day.
What are you determined to do in your life? Think about it. Write it down. Take steps each day towards what you want to succeed in. You can do it!
I received an email from someone suggesting I become a Coach for people who are wanting to make a shift in their life towards a more overall healthy life. It makes sense though if you think about it... We always see people after they have succeeded in their weight loss, not in the midst of it. I am already on my way to my goal but still have a ways to go. I would be honored to help people who want to make a shift in their health each day.
Let me know if you have any thoughts or suggestions for me being a coach for other people!!
I'll let you know when I get this going. Until the next time... which will be sooner than 100 days I promise!
What do you want to succeed in today!?
Go for it!
You can do it!
I have learned a lot about myself the past 166 days. I want to succeed in this program I'm on. I want to do my best. I keep my eyes focused on the goal for each day, pressing play and following along doing my best! If I travel, my exercises go with me. I am determined to keep going each day.
What are you determined to do in your life? Think about it. Write it down. Take steps each day towards what you want to succeed in. You can do it!
I received an email from someone suggesting I become a Coach for people who are wanting to make a shift in their life towards a more overall healthy life. It makes sense though if you think about it... We always see people after they have succeeded in their weight loss, not in the midst of it. I am already on my way to my goal but still have a ways to go. I would be honored to help people who want to make a shift in their health each day.
Let me know if you have any thoughts or suggestions for me being a coach for other people!!
I'll let you know when I get this going. Until the next time... which will be sooner than 100 days I promise!
What do you want to succeed in today!?
Go for it!
You can do it!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Day 66!! Yes I'm still "X-ing"!! Just not blogging...
Hello all!
I'm not nearly as consistent with blogging as I am with exercise and Love Pages. I will try to be better! I'll do my best!
My 90 Day Commitment has been an amazing journey of the heart, mind, body, and soul. As I allow God to fill me with His Spirit each day, I continue to do my best at exercise and do my best at Love Pages. The awareness I am receiving of my connection with the Universe and its connection to me grows each day. This is a life transforming journey... not just a physical one.
The physical one is beginning to show itself more and more to me as I get stronger and more fit! Yesterday I saw for sure I am smaller! I edited some video from a class I took back in March. I looked like a round mound... I looked like I was as big around as I am tall. Not a good combination! My exercise and eating choices are paying off!
We decided to start walking on our favorite trail on our Rest Day. It was nice to be in the woods and walking. I could definitely tell a difference in my stamina. I did sweat but I felt good at the end of the 3 miles not completely spent. Hooray!
What has been most exciting, because of this 90 Adventure, is that I can share with other people what is working for me! Several ladies noticed a change in my figure and commented. They too are struggling with weight, etc. I gently shared what I have been doing. Some are ready to make a shift in their lives physically and spiritually, some are mulling it over. I am happy to just share what is working for me! That's what counts!
People will always want to tell you how to do this or that. They mean well, but it is up to each person to decide what they truly want and desire. That's why God gave us CHOICE. We choose what we want to focus on. For me at this present moment, I choose healthy food most of the time... with a treat every now and then! I choose to exercise daily. Some days I'm stronger than others. And, I choose to write in my LOVE pages and grow in my relationship with my Divine God!
So, my friends, you decide what you CHOOSE for your life today! Ask God for inspired action if you are not sure what you want. Be quiet and listen! The still small voice will boom out the answer! :) You can do it!! Do your best and forget the rest!
I'm not nearly as consistent with blogging as I am with exercise and Love Pages. I will try to be better! I'll do my best!
My 90 Day Commitment has been an amazing journey of the heart, mind, body, and soul. As I allow God to fill me with His Spirit each day, I continue to do my best at exercise and do my best at Love Pages. The awareness I am receiving of my connection with the Universe and its connection to me grows each day. This is a life transforming journey... not just a physical one.
The physical one is beginning to show itself more and more to me as I get stronger and more fit! Yesterday I saw for sure I am smaller! I edited some video from a class I took back in March. I looked like a round mound... I looked like I was as big around as I am tall. Not a good combination! My exercise and eating choices are paying off!
We decided to start walking on our favorite trail on our Rest Day. It was nice to be in the woods and walking. I could definitely tell a difference in my stamina. I did sweat but I felt good at the end of the 3 miles not completely spent. Hooray!
What has been most exciting, because of this 90 Adventure, is that I can share with other people what is working for me! Several ladies noticed a change in my figure and commented. They too are struggling with weight, etc. I gently shared what I have been doing. Some are ready to make a shift in their lives physically and spiritually, some are mulling it over. I am happy to just share what is working for me! That's what counts!
People will always want to tell you how to do this or that. They mean well, but it is up to each person to decide what they truly want and desire. That's why God gave us CHOICE. We choose what we want to focus on. For me at this present moment, I choose healthy food most of the time... with a treat every now and then! I choose to exercise daily. Some days I'm stronger than others. And, I choose to write in my LOVE pages and grow in my relationship with my Divine God!
So, my friends, you decide what you CHOOSE for your life today! Ask God for inspired action if you are not sure what you want. Be quiet and listen! The still small voice will boom out the answer! :) You can do it!! Do your best and forget the rest!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Whew! Week 5 Legs and Back... Rubber Legs!
I am pooped today! I am happy to say that I did my exercises! I will write my Love Pages later. I think I am going to look into the P90X Meal Planner. It seems like a lot of food... but I think they know more than I do... Surprise! Surprise!
I have worked out every day and plan to stick with it. Today is the first day I felt like I was going to throw up. I think I needed more protein than I had today. I'm also a bit tired from my big Vaca... I know, what's up with that!?!
Today, I did my BEST and forgot the REST! For those of you making shifts in your lives... YOU CAN DO IT!! Do Your BEST and FORGET the REST!!
Gotta go have my recovery drink! Later gator!!
I have worked out every day and plan to stick with it. Today is the first day I felt like I was going to throw up. I think I needed more protein than I had today. I'm also a bit tired from my big Vaca... I know, what's up with that!?!
Today, I did my BEST and forgot the REST! For those of you making shifts in your lives... YOU CAN DO IT!! Do Your BEST and FORGET the REST!!
Gotta go have my recovery drink! Later gator!!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Exercising on vacation!?!?? Who's doing that! I AM!!
HELLO WORLD!
Just so you know I am on vacation this week. We left on Sunday after exercising! Kenpo X was a blast on Sunday! I actually did the correct number of reps on almost all the moves. LOVE IT!! We exercised Monday and Tuesday mornings with lots of site seeing afterwords. This is my FIRST vacation to put exercising into my agenda! A new way of living is beginning to form in my world!! It makes me so happy and proud of myself. I am almost crying. For those of you who have the habit of exercise, this may not seem so big to you. It is HUGE for me! I feel my world and life transforming before my very eyes. It is such a blessing to be living in this moment! I know what I want and I'm going for it! Watch out world! Here I come!!
Today, we decided to wait until we arrived at our Timeshare which would be bigger for us to exercise. See, we have a friend we are turning on to P90X! She's been exercising with us but on the correct days...starting at Day 1. That's why we needed a bit more space.... Guess what I did today??? Yoga X! If you've read earlier blogs, you know that Yoga X kicked my butt the first time, especially, that I did it. Well, today was me kicking Yoga X!! I did almost all the planks and as many moves as I could! It felt great!! I was in the Zone! I felt centered and present with what I was doing. WOW!! What a change from Day 4! I'm getting stronger, leaner, more flexible, and DOING MY BEST AND FORGETTING THE REST! That's what it takes!! If I can do it, I know you can as well!
After I exercised, I wrote in my LOVE pages. It was a sweet time because I had just completed Yoga X, doing the best that I had ever done. I also read from my devotional. Something hit me from the day before about committing to a spiritual practice for 30 days. That's what I've been doing! It's exciting!! As I looked back at my devotional just now, I realized I had read next weeks' Wednesday... Oh well, God knows what we need, when we need it. :) I love the path that I am on. I encourage you to take a look at the path that you are on. Is it the one you truly want to be on? If not, figure out what it is you do want! What brings you JOY in life? What are your DREAMS? Write them down. Set a plan in motion. GO FOR IT!!
Love yourself where you are, as you are, who you are!!
Just so you know I am on vacation this week. We left on Sunday after exercising! Kenpo X was a blast on Sunday! I actually did the correct number of reps on almost all the moves. LOVE IT!! We exercised Monday and Tuesday mornings with lots of site seeing afterwords. This is my FIRST vacation to put exercising into my agenda! A new way of living is beginning to form in my world!! It makes me so happy and proud of myself. I am almost crying. For those of you who have the habit of exercise, this may not seem so big to you. It is HUGE for me! I feel my world and life transforming before my very eyes. It is such a blessing to be living in this moment! I know what I want and I'm going for it! Watch out world! Here I come!!
Today, we decided to wait until we arrived at our Timeshare which would be bigger for us to exercise. See, we have a friend we are turning on to P90X! She's been exercising with us but on the correct days...starting at Day 1. That's why we needed a bit more space.... Guess what I did today??? Yoga X! If you've read earlier blogs, you know that Yoga X kicked my butt the first time, especially, that I did it. Well, today was me kicking Yoga X!! I did almost all the planks and as many moves as I could! It felt great!! I was in the Zone! I felt centered and present with what I was doing. WOW!! What a change from Day 4! I'm getting stronger, leaner, more flexible, and DOING MY BEST AND FORGETTING THE REST! That's what it takes!! If I can do it, I know you can as well!
After I exercised, I wrote in my LOVE pages. It was a sweet time because I had just completed Yoga X, doing the best that I had ever done. I also read from my devotional. Something hit me from the day before about committing to a spiritual practice for 30 days. That's what I've been doing! It's exciting!! As I looked back at my devotional just now, I realized I had read next weeks' Wednesday... Oh well, God knows what we need, when we need it. :) I love the path that I am on. I encourage you to take a look at the path that you are on. Is it the one you truly want to be on? If not, figure out what it is you do want! What brings you JOY in life? What are your DREAMS? Write them down. Set a plan in motion. GO FOR IT!!
Love yourself where you are, as you are, who you are!!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Day 23 P90X and Love Pages
Hello world!
I am very proud of myself for following the P90X daily workout regimen! It has been amazing! I can tell I'm getting stronger and more flexible. My body is beginning to move again! It's very exciting! Today we exercised in the morning because we are picking up a friend for a week vacation in the mountains. We wanted to get our workout in for the day so we can spend time with our friend. I actually feel energized! :) It's a nice feeling!
I have to be honest with you about my Love Pages. I missed one day and almost yesterday. I could tell a big difference in my days. I wasn't focused. I doubted myself. I didn't have patience. 2 hard days. Last night I knew I wanted to at least write yesterday's Love pages before I fell asleep. I didn't want to miss another day. Writing in the Love pages was just what I needed to end my day on a positive note full of love and appreciation.
I realize that it is important to continue to write my Love pages and take the time I need for my spiritual transformation as well as taking the time for my physical transformation. So, here's to a new day with my Love Pages! 2 in a row now. I'll keep it up! One day at a time! One moment at a time!
DO MY BEST AND FORGET THE REST!!!
I am very proud of myself for following the P90X daily workout regimen! It has been amazing! I can tell I'm getting stronger and more flexible. My body is beginning to move again! It's very exciting! Today we exercised in the morning because we are picking up a friend for a week vacation in the mountains. We wanted to get our workout in for the day so we can spend time with our friend. I actually feel energized! :) It's a nice feeling!
I have to be honest with you about my Love Pages. I missed one day and almost yesterday. I could tell a big difference in my days. I wasn't focused. I doubted myself. I didn't have patience. 2 hard days. Last night I knew I wanted to at least write yesterday's Love pages before I fell asleep. I didn't want to miss another day. Writing in the Love pages was just what I needed to end my day on a positive note full of love and appreciation.
I realize that it is important to continue to write my Love pages and take the time I need for my spiritual transformation as well as taking the time for my physical transformation. So, here's to a new day with my Love Pages! 2 in a row now. I'll keep it up! One day at a time! One moment at a time!
DO MY BEST AND FORGET THE REST!!!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Day 21 ... I'm still "X-ing"!!
Hello again, hello!
It's been awhile. When I noticed that today is Day 21 I knew it was the right day to blog some more... 21 is 12 backwards... Hee Hee!
Let's get down to business! I'm still X-ing!! I love it! It feels good to look forward(for the most part) exercising. I will admit not every day is like Yippee, today is... But I have stuck with each day of exercise as well as each day of Love Pages. There have been a few days of exercising later than I intended due to family stuff. I made this commitment and I intend on sticking to it!
The really cool thing is that I see improvement! I can actually do some of the Ab-Ripper X that I couldn't do before. I got up to 5 of the "V" ones near the end of Ab-Ripper X. It's exciting even if I can only do 5. I actually feel muscles in my stomach that I'm sure have never been there before. I keep pressing play like Tony says! I do my best and forget the rest!! That's all I can do!
I also may have a calf muscle forming... SHOCKER!! I love it! I'm able to do lunges better and can feel my thighs hurt a bit the next day. That means something inside got some work... Right!?! :)
Today is a rest day or a stretch day. I have decided to rest from exercising... but I did vacuum my entire house. So, that is a type of small exercise... at least in my book. Tomorrow we begin Week 4 which is mostly toning and stretching. My body needs some recovery time. But I am loving my body changing.
One thing that wasn't so great was when I got on the scale this morning... the numbers weren't as low as I expected them to be... :( But! I know my body is changing. I feel like I am slimming down or re shifting... It's all good! I know I am moving better and eating better! It's a lifestyle shift that I'm doing! One day at a time!!
My LOVE pages have been very empowering! I am very thankful for them. I find new depths to the love I have for myself as well as new depths of love I have for others. Life Shifting again!!
Whatever you are into that will shift your life for the better... stick with it! One day, one moment at a time! Live for today!!
That's it for now!! Remember... It's all good!
It's been awhile. When I noticed that today is Day 21 I knew it was the right day to blog some more... 21 is 12 backwards... Hee Hee!
Let's get down to business! I'm still X-ing!! I love it! It feels good to look forward(for the most part) exercising. I will admit not every day is like Yippee, today is... But I have stuck with each day of exercise as well as each day of Love Pages. There have been a few days of exercising later than I intended due to family stuff. I made this commitment and I intend on sticking to it!
The really cool thing is that I see improvement! I can actually do some of the Ab-Ripper X that I couldn't do before. I got up to 5 of the "V" ones near the end of Ab-Ripper X. It's exciting even if I can only do 5. I actually feel muscles in my stomach that I'm sure have never been there before. I keep pressing play like Tony says! I do my best and forget the rest!! That's all I can do!
I also may have a calf muscle forming... SHOCKER!! I love it! I'm able to do lunges better and can feel my thighs hurt a bit the next day. That means something inside got some work... Right!?! :)
Today is a rest day or a stretch day. I have decided to rest from exercising... but I did vacuum my entire house. So, that is a type of small exercise... at least in my book. Tomorrow we begin Week 4 which is mostly toning and stretching. My body needs some recovery time. But I am loving my body changing.
One thing that wasn't so great was when I got on the scale this morning... the numbers weren't as low as I expected them to be... :( But! I know my body is changing. I feel like I am slimming down or re shifting... It's all good! I know I am moving better and eating better! It's a lifestyle shift that I'm doing! One day at a time!!
My LOVE pages have been very empowering! I am very thankful for them. I find new depths to the love I have for myself as well as new depths of love I have for others. Life Shifting again!!
Whatever you are into that will shift your life for the better... stick with it! One day, one moment at a time! Live for today!!
That's it for now!! Remember... It's all good!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Day 12 and still going!
Hello!
It's the end of Day 12 and I'm pretty wiped out to say the least! I'm not sure if my long days over the weekend are catching up with me... but today my body felt tired. I took my time getting out of bed today. I decided to be happy for a new day and thankful for all that was ahead of me.... Lunges!
My LOVE PAGES have been so astounding to me. At first I wrote about all the people who loved me and whom I love. Then, I started to feel this power build up within me by the love I began to feel for myself and for others. When I truly LOVE myself, I have the capacity to love others more, to love situations more, to love Lunges even! There is a power and healing in love that we can tap into if we allow LOVE into our lives more, experience LOVE for ourselves more, share LOVE with others! I didn't expect these LOVE pages to have this depth into my being that they are having. It is magical! It is powerful! It can be yours if you choose to allow LOVE into your life!! Needless to say, my morning started out on a deep spiritual awakening that overflowed into the rest of my day!
Lunges awaited me this afternoon... and earlier than usual because we went to the TV Studio to film The JoyStream TV and attend our Toastmaster meeting in Greensboro. It is harder when I have to leave the house after working out. Exhausting to say the least! I am very pleased to share with you that I definitely did more today than I did last week on the lunges! There were NO temper tantrums... only peace for me and lots of SWEAT! I made my intention early in the day to be present with the lunges, to do my very best on this workout! I am EXHAUSTED!! It's a good exhaustion because I truly know I gave my P90X workout my very best!
Now, I am asking my healthy cells to flow through my body and replenish and restore my cells that were extended today... my muscles, my joints, my ligaments, my tendons... am I missing anything!? I know that my Divine God is in me and can replenish me now and during the night. I say "Thank you" to my entire physical body and spiritual body for a wonderfully full day! Good night to everyone and here's to a great day!
It's the end of Day 12 and I'm pretty wiped out to say the least! I'm not sure if my long days over the weekend are catching up with me... but today my body felt tired. I took my time getting out of bed today. I decided to be happy for a new day and thankful for all that was ahead of me.... Lunges!
My LOVE PAGES have been so astounding to me. At first I wrote about all the people who loved me and whom I love. Then, I started to feel this power build up within me by the love I began to feel for myself and for others. When I truly LOVE myself, I have the capacity to love others more, to love situations more, to love Lunges even! There is a power and healing in love that we can tap into if we allow LOVE into our lives more, experience LOVE for ourselves more, share LOVE with others! I didn't expect these LOVE pages to have this depth into my being that they are having. It is magical! It is powerful! It can be yours if you choose to allow LOVE into your life!! Needless to say, my morning started out on a deep spiritual awakening that overflowed into the rest of my day!
Lunges awaited me this afternoon... and earlier than usual because we went to the TV Studio to film The JoyStream TV and attend our Toastmaster meeting in Greensboro. It is harder when I have to leave the house after working out. Exhausting to say the least! I am very pleased to share with you that I definitely did more today than I did last week on the lunges! There were NO temper tantrums... only peace for me and lots of SWEAT! I made my intention early in the day to be present with the lunges, to do my very best on this workout! I am EXHAUSTED!! It's a good exhaustion because I truly know I gave my P90X workout my very best!
Now, I am asking my healthy cells to flow through my body and replenish and restore my cells that were extended today... my muscles, my joints, my ligaments, my tendons... am I missing anything!? I know that my Divine God is in me and can replenish me now and during the night. I say "Thank you" to my entire physical body and spiritual body for a wonderfully full day! Good night to everyone and here's to a great day!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Sticking with the Program!
Hello my friends!
Over the weekend I attended a class for 2 full days that changed my schedule a bit. I was able to write my LOVE pages in the morning before class and EXERCISE when I got home after 7pm. Needless to say this is not ideal... I stuck to my commitment for both days and I am very proud of myself!! I actually looked forward to coming home to P90X! That's exactly my plan. I want to look forward to exercising each day not only for my 90 days but for the rest of my life!
During the 2 days, I ate pretty well too. I stayed away from the chocolate except for a few homemade turtles! Speaking of food, I think I better close so I can make my turkey burger delight for lunch. :)
Today is Day 10! Yippee!! Today is YOGA... got my butt kicked last week. Bring it on! Later gator!
Over the weekend I attended a class for 2 full days that changed my schedule a bit. I was able to write my LOVE pages in the morning before class and EXERCISE when I got home after 7pm. Needless to say this is not ideal... I stuck to my commitment for both days and I am very proud of myself!! I actually looked forward to coming home to P90X! That's exactly my plan. I want to look forward to exercising each day not only for my 90 days but for the rest of my life!
During the 2 days, I ate pretty well too. I stayed away from the chocolate except for a few homemade turtles! Speaking of food, I think I better close so I can make my turkey burger delight for lunch. :)
Today is Day 10! Yippee!! Today is YOGA... got my butt kicked last week. Bring it on! Later gator!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Day 8 and feeling GREAT.... for now!
Hello world!
I'm on Day 8 of my 90 Days. I've stuck to my plan of action for both areas, Spiritually and Physically. Yesterday, was a rest day for P90X. We did go for a walk to stretch our legs. I actually missed not working out. This is GREAT!! That's exactly what I want to happen. I want my body to desire the exercise each day. A daily workout routine will be a big change for me!
I did meditate and write my LOVE PAGES! The more I soak in LOVE for myself and for others, the stronger I feel spiritually and emotionally. I will try and find the words to express what I am feeling. A feeling wells up within me and it is very strong and powerful. I have an amazing sense of contentment and peace. My goals are set for my Health and Wealth! Thank you Sheila for introducing me to LOVE PAGES!
As I said, today is Day 8 of P90X. We did a little more rearranging. We bought an over the door resistant band contraption thingy to use instead of pull ups for now. Maybe at the end of the year or so I will attempt a pull up. The push ups are hard enough! I am doing my push ups using my kitchen counter top for now. It works and I got a pretty darn good work out today. Needless to say, my arms are much more tired than last week. This is a good thing I have to remember. The last time I felt like this was my freshman year in college after we lifted weights for basketball. I could barely brush my teeth for days. Forget about fixing my hair! Glad I'm a low maintenance kind of girl now! I don't even use a hairbrush. My hair will be fine. And, I'll brush my teeth, somehow!
That's it for now. Stay tuned for more!
I'm on Day 8 of my 90 Days. I've stuck to my plan of action for both areas, Spiritually and Physically. Yesterday, was a rest day for P90X. We did go for a walk to stretch our legs. I actually missed not working out. This is GREAT!! That's exactly what I want to happen. I want my body to desire the exercise each day. A daily workout routine will be a big change for me!
I did meditate and write my LOVE PAGES! The more I soak in LOVE for myself and for others, the stronger I feel spiritually and emotionally. I will try and find the words to express what I am feeling. A feeling wells up within me and it is very strong and powerful. I have an amazing sense of contentment and peace. My goals are set for my Health and Wealth! Thank you Sheila for introducing me to LOVE PAGES!
As I said, today is Day 8 of P90X. We did a little more rearranging. We bought an over the door resistant band contraption thingy to use instead of pull ups for now. Maybe at the end of the year or so I will attempt a pull up. The push ups are hard enough! I am doing my push ups using my kitchen counter top for now. It works and I got a pretty darn good work out today. Needless to say, my arms are much more tired than last week. This is a good thing I have to remember. The last time I felt like this was my freshman year in college after we lifted weights for basketball. I could barely brush my teeth for days. Forget about fixing my hair! Glad I'm a low maintenance kind of girl now! I don't even use a hairbrush. My hair will be fine. And, I'll brush my teeth, somehow!
That's it for now. Stay tuned for more!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Some words hit the spot!
Yesterday, I read this AFTER my workout! I have to share it with you! Thank you Daily OM for words that hit the spot for my day!
Your ambition can be the seed from which your dreams take shape and your goals blossom forth. Without ambition, there is little to motivate us to explore the world around us or to challenge ourselves. It is your ambition that drives you to seek to surpass your earlier efforts and accomplish more. Your innate need to achieve success empowers you to concentrate on your goals and gladly bear pain and distress when facing challenging situations. You’ll see your smallest achievements as progress instead of lambasting your inability to do more. You can clearly visualize what you want without getting lost in daydreams or sidetracked by pleasurable diversions. The ambition you feel today will inspire you to step onto the path of your dreams.
Your ambition can be the seed from which your dreams take shape and your goals blossom forth. Without ambition, there is little to motivate us to explore the world around us or to challenge ourselves. It is your ambition that drives you to seek to surpass your earlier efforts and accomplish more. Your innate need to achieve success empowers you to concentrate on your goals and gladly bear pain and distress when facing challenging situations. You’ll see your smallest achievements as progress instead of lambasting your inability to do more. You can clearly visualize what you want without getting lost in daydreams or sidetracked by pleasurable diversions. The ambition you feel today will inspire you to step onto the path of your dreams.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Day 5 Whew...... what the hell was I thinking!?!??
Yesterday, Yoga X kicked my butt!!! It was my and my partner's first time at Yoga.... WOW! Does every class go over and over different moves to get into a new position? If you know, fill me in!
Also, yesterday before we worked out, we rearranged furniture to make our room set up for the 90 DAYS of P90X. I knew I felt pretty good for this day, so I should vacuum our "gym" area. I still felt pretty good... Guess what I decided to do... vacuum the entire house! It was definitely time... and I might not feel this way in the next few days. Now we have a clean house to work, live and exercise in.
I'm glad I decided to vacuum yesterday... BUT I was EXHAUSTED today! Yikes! My entire body felt extremely tired. I had several meetings today and I had to FINISH my taxes. Oh the joy of paying taxes! I was wiped out to say the least.
I'm also glad I started my morning with my LOVE PAGES! Because I got my insides started on a the right note looking at the Divine and Love! As I wrote my pages on "Exercise", I was amazed at the depths that I felt LOVED and the depths I felt I could give LOVE to others as I chose to Exercise today.
I was NOT a happy camper! Not only was I a bit crabby... today on P90X was Leg and Back and Ab Ripper X! Yippee! Actually, I do feel excited each day because I know each day I will get stronger and stronger and more comfortable with the learning curve(literally and figure-atively) of getting in shape! The thing I was least looking forward to were the Lunges that I anticipated. I know lunges majorly strengthen legs. And, lunges were the exercise that 4 years ago helped me walk normal after my knee replacement! It took me awhile to be able to do them at that time... now I am 4 years older and maybe a little bigger. See, all you skinny folks out there, we LARGE Ladies have a time getting our large bellies, legs, etc. to move into certain positions and then balance. Forget-about-it! I'm serious. Then, there's the fact that I grew up Protestant! I didn't know what a genuflect was much less how to do one! Needless to say, today was difficult for me. I didn't want to quit but I got mad that I couldn't do the Gosh Darn lunge! I had a teensy, tiny temper tantrum... I did keep trying! I FINISHED DAY 5! YIPPEE! Legs and Back... AND... AB Ripper X! Go me! Go us!
As you know, I think, my partner Sheila is P90Xing it with me! I don't know if any of you watch Dancing With The Stars... but last night the judges told the contestants over and over... You've got to trust your partner, The Professional. I did this today when we were exercising... I trusted my partner, who by the way knows what a genuflect is, how to do one, and knows that I will get it soon if I keep trying. She paused the DVD, helped me figure out how to get back into the groove of "Doing My Best" AND suggested I not drink the After Work Out drink cause I seemed to be getting angry much easier than normal. Now, neither one of us know if the drink does that... but that's what they say happens with performance enhancing supplements. I TRUSTED my partner... and had... Chocolate Milk instead! We heard that's good for recovery! Well, it sure tasted DELICIOUS to me! No problemo! I also had a nice cold brew! I've also heard beer is good to drink after exercising hard. At least that's what my cousin runs to drink after his marathons!(My Day 5 is certainly equal to his marathon... right!?!!)
The point here is to:
1. Begin your day with the Spiritual Transformation first!
2. Always do your BEST!!
3. Listen to your partner! If she is trying to help you.
4. Have FUN!
5. Keep doing your BEST!!
6. End your day thanking God for strengthen you and healing you!
My DAY 5 was a challenge physically and mentally. I started my day quietly and intentionally! I set my Intentions to stick to my plan, to write my LOVE PAGES and follow the plan for exercise in P90X! As I centered myself spiritually, I accomplished all my goals! YEAH ME!
Now, I will set my intentions that my strong healthy cells will FLOW through my body bring restoration and healing to my muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, etc. that were pushed and stretched to new heights! I'm looking forward to having close to a 6pack while I enjoy a delicious 6pack!
Good night FOLKS!
Also, yesterday before we worked out, we rearranged furniture to make our room set up for the 90 DAYS of P90X. I knew I felt pretty good for this day, so I should vacuum our "gym" area. I still felt pretty good... Guess what I decided to do... vacuum the entire house! It was definitely time... and I might not feel this way in the next few days. Now we have a clean house to work, live and exercise in.
I'm glad I decided to vacuum yesterday... BUT I was EXHAUSTED today! Yikes! My entire body felt extremely tired. I had several meetings today and I had to FINISH my taxes. Oh the joy of paying taxes! I was wiped out to say the least.
I'm also glad I started my morning with my LOVE PAGES! Because I got my insides started on a the right note looking at the Divine and Love! As I wrote my pages on "Exercise", I was amazed at the depths that I felt LOVED and the depths I felt I could give LOVE to others as I chose to Exercise today.
I was NOT a happy camper! Not only was I a bit crabby... today on P90X was Leg and Back and Ab Ripper X! Yippee! Actually, I do feel excited each day because I know each day I will get stronger and stronger and more comfortable with the learning curve(literally and figure-atively) of getting in shape! The thing I was least looking forward to were the Lunges that I anticipated. I know lunges majorly strengthen legs. And, lunges were the exercise that 4 years ago helped me walk normal after my knee replacement! It took me awhile to be able to do them at that time... now I am 4 years older and maybe a little bigger. See, all you skinny folks out there, we LARGE Ladies have a time getting our large bellies, legs, etc. to move into certain positions and then balance. Forget-about-it! I'm serious. Then, there's the fact that I grew up Protestant! I didn't know what a genuflect was much less how to do one! Needless to say, today was difficult for me. I didn't want to quit but I got mad that I couldn't do the Gosh Darn lunge! I had a teensy, tiny temper tantrum... I did keep trying! I FINISHED DAY 5! YIPPEE! Legs and Back... AND... AB Ripper X! Go me! Go us!
As you know, I think, my partner Sheila is P90Xing it with me! I don't know if any of you watch Dancing With The Stars... but last night the judges told the contestants over and over... You've got to trust your partner, The Professional. I did this today when we were exercising... I trusted my partner, who by the way knows what a genuflect is, how to do one, and knows that I will get it soon if I keep trying. She paused the DVD, helped me figure out how to get back into the groove of "Doing My Best" AND suggested I not drink the After Work Out drink cause I seemed to be getting angry much easier than normal. Now, neither one of us know if the drink does that... but that's what they say happens with performance enhancing supplements. I TRUSTED my partner... and had... Chocolate Milk instead! We heard that's good for recovery! Well, it sure tasted DELICIOUS to me! No problemo! I also had a nice cold brew! I've also heard beer is good to drink after exercising hard. At least that's what my cousin runs to drink after his marathons!(My Day 5 is certainly equal to his marathon... right!?!!)
The point here is to:
1. Begin your day with the Spiritual Transformation first!
2. Always do your BEST!!
3. Listen to your partner! If she is trying to help you.
4. Have FUN!
5. Keep doing your BEST!!
6. End your day thanking God for strengthen you and healing you!
My DAY 5 was a challenge physically and mentally. I started my day quietly and intentionally! I set my Intentions to stick to my plan, to write my LOVE PAGES and follow the plan for exercise in P90X! As I centered myself spiritually, I accomplished all my goals! YEAH ME!
Now, I will set my intentions that my strong healthy cells will FLOW through my body bring restoration and healing to my muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, etc. that were pushed and stretched to new heights! I'm looking forward to having close to a 6pack while I enjoy a delicious 6pack!
Good night FOLKS!
Monday, March 29, 2010
A New Beginning
Today is the fourth day of my spiritual and physical transformation! I feel like amazing things have been happening for me in my spiritual journey that are overflowing into my physical journey!!
Let me give you a bit of background.... I am 45 years old and VERY overweight! "Morbidly obese" as doctors would say. This has been a battle for as long as I can remember. I was chubby growing up. I stretched my size upward with a growth spurt in 9th grade that gave me a smaller size or two. I was always athletic and played on as many sports teams as I could. I loved sports! I had a basketball scholarship that soon ended after a torn ACL. Back in the 80's, this meant a long recovery. To make a long story short, my collegiate basketball career ended. I didn't gain weigh at first... It was over the years...
After 5 knee surgeries and eventually a knee replacement at age 39... a bunionectomy, shoulder surgery,.... I became an sofa sports fan. I still loved sports but felt like my days were over. I did walk some... I'd try swimming in the summer. That always made me feel good. I joined gyms never to darken the doorway. Physically I was spent. I was close to giving up. But! I didn't!! I still LOVED the outdoors, camping, hiking, etc.
The first thing that has happened to me in the past few years is that I am learning about myself. I'm learning about my relationship with God and how God is in me. I'm not following people around trying to be fixed by their beliefs and doctrines... I'm asking God for what it is I am to be, to do... My spiritual self has been awakened!!! I have been meditating, praying, LISTENING, asking for Inspired Action, allowing Goodness into my life!! I love the woman I am becoming!
My partner and I started The JoyStream company that has had amazing results for both of us as well as many others! We have a TV show that we upload episodes to our website TV. Through this show we have met amazing people that have opened up our hearts to receive more of God's love for us. This is how this year's Transformation began!
My partner and I wanted to go on a big trip somewhere since it is a big year in numbers for both of us. I turned 45 in February! One of our guests on The JoyStream TV had a Shaman Mystery School starting the first of February. We decided to take a big spiritual journey instead of physically traveling somewhere. What a great gift!! So far we have had 2 out of the 4 classes. We are on an amazing spiritual journey!
Have you ever tried and tried to do something and failed? That's been me all the time when I try to do things on my own... without asking God for inspired action! My life is transforming a little each day by being quiet with God, reading uplifting books, meditating, praying, intending for my moments, allowing God to move in and through me!!! I am not trying this physical transformation on my own.... God is inspiring me. I have Inspired Action!!
The physical transformation began one day while my partner was watching yet another infomercial... the PX90 Program. I sat down just to see what it was about and started crying. I knew I needed a change for my physical body. It didn't seem expensive and it was something we could do together. Could I possibly get into shape, lose weight, and be my goal weight?!?? I chose at that moment to do it! Transform myself physically and spiritually!
I also decided to begin writing Love Pages each day along with my physical workouts. This way I have 2 goals to accomplish each day. I have written my LOVE pages and worked out each day. It is amazing how my spirit is soaring and my muscles are roaring! It's a great feeling. The thing that is cool to me is that I am mindful of my exercise, my recovery, my being. Let me explain, I invite God into each moment of my day no matter what I am doing.... working, writing, exercising, recovering my muscles at night, etc. I invite God's spirit to heal me, to be with me, to direct me. Thank you God that You are in me!!
Now, about this blog! My partner suggested I write this. I wasn't sure about it at first. Then we saw Julie and Julia again. That got me motivated to write a blog. Thank you Julie Powell! If Julie Powell can commit to cooking everyday for a year, I certainly can commit to transforming spiritually and physically for the next 90 days. That's what PX90 is... 90 days at a time. Granted, I will do several 90 days. But for now, I am on Day 4 of my first 90 days!!
HERE'S TO ME!!
Let me give you a bit of background.... I am 45 years old and VERY overweight! "Morbidly obese" as doctors would say. This has been a battle for as long as I can remember. I was chubby growing up. I stretched my size upward with a growth spurt in 9th grade that gave me a smaller size or two. I was always athletic and played on as many sports teams as I could. I loved sports! I had a basketball scholarship that soon ended after a torn ACL. Back in the 80's, this meant a long recovery. To make a long story short, my collegiate basketball career ended. I didn't gain weigh at first... It was over the years...
After 5 knee surgeries and eventually a knee replacement at age 39... a bunionectomy, shoulder surgery,.... I became an sofa sports fan. I still loved sports but felt like my days were over. I did walk some... I'd try swimming in the summer. That always made me feel good. I joined gyms never to darken the doorway. Physically I was spent. I was close to giving up. But! I didn't!! I still LOVED the outdoors, camping, hiking, etc.
The first thing that has happened to me in the past few years is that I am learning about myself. I'm learning about my relationship with God and how God is in me. I'm not following people around trying to be fixed by their beliefs and doctrines... I'm asking God for what it is I am to be, to do... My spiritual self has been awakened!!! I have been meditating, praying, LISTENING, asking for Inspired Action, allowing Goodness into my life!! I love the woman I am becoming!
My partner and I started The JoyStream company that has had amazing results for both of us as well as many others! We have a TV show that we upload episodes to our website TV. Through this show we have met amazing people that have opened up our hearts to receive more of God's love for us. This is how this year's Transformation began!
My partner and I wanted to go on a big trip somewhere since it is a big year in numbers for both of us. I turned 45 in February! One of our guests on The JoyStream TV had a Shaman Mystery School starting the first of February. We decided to take a big spiritual journey instead of physically traveling somewhere. What a great gift!! So far we have had 2 out of the 4 classes. We are on an amazing spiritual journey!
Have you ever tried and tried to do something and failed? That's been me all the time when I try to do things on my own... without asking God for inspired action! My life is transforming a little each day by being quiet with God, reading uplifting books, meditating, praying, intending for my moments, allowing God to move in and through me!!! I am not trying this physical transformation on my own.... God is inspiring me. I have Inspired Action!!
The physical transformation began one day while my partner was watching yet another infomercial... the PX90 Program. I sat down just to see what it was about and started crying. I knew I needed a change for my physical body. It didn't seem expensive and it was something we could do together. Could I possibly get into shape, lose weight, and be my goal weight?!?? I chose at that moment to do it! Transform myself physically and spiritually!
I also decided to begin writing Love Pages each day along with my physical workouts. This way I have 2 goals to accomplish each day. I have written my LOVE pages and worked out each day. It is amazing how my spirit is soaring and my muscles are roaring! It's a great feeling. The thing that is cool to me is that I am mindful of my exercise, my recovery, my being. Let me explain, I invite God into each moment of my day no matter what I am doing.... working, writing, exercising, recovering my muscles at night, etc. I invite God's spirit to heal me, to be with me, to direct me. Thank you God that You are in me!!
Now, about this blog! My partner suggested I write this. I wasn't sure about it at first. Then we saw Julie and Julia again. That got me motivated to write a blog. Thank you Julie Powell! If Julie Powell can commit to cooking everyday for a year, I certainly can commit to transforming spiritually and physically for the next 90 days. That's what PX90 is... 90 days at a time. Granted, I will do several 90 days. But for now, I am on Day 4 of my first 90 days!!
HERE'S TO ME!!
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