Keeping it real - and going uncomfortable

Alright I so did not want to get up today - too many late nights in a row that have kept my brain buzzing through the night.  However the streak is still alive - Day 17 in the books!!!  No excuses is the way I am living.

"If your sick of staring over, stop quitting!" - Autumn Calabrese

I have take this quote to heart and I am living it.  What progress will I make if I keep letting my frustrations get to me.

P90x3 Yoga was the name of the game this morning.  LOVED IT!! as you can tell from how relaxed I am in the second picture. :)

Another awesome thing happened this morning - I saw some definition in my arms - I mentioned it to my husband thinking maybe it was just wishful thinking - nope he saw it too!!! woot woot!!!

Ok so what did I mean by going uncomfortable  - no I was not talking about wearing clothes that are too tight!!!  I meant push your comfort zone to make you better at what ever you are try to succeed at.  Last night I was the "presenter" for our team call.  I took some training over the weekend and they asked me to give my summary and tips from it.  I was nervous - I tend to speak really, really fast when I'm nervous or excited and I was both nervous and excited.  But I did it.  Afterwards I felt great! Felt like what I shared was valuable and that I kept my speech speed at normal rate!!! LOL I know not necessarily something people generally worry about.

Remember No Excuses and make your goals and reach your goals!

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Before Yoga

After Yoga

Be goofy

Don't be afraid to be goofy and have fun!!! As you can see from my picture below I was kissing my bottle of Beach Body Performance Recovery.  I so needed it today.  Even better - it is liquid chocolate that helps my fitness not hinders it.  Woot Woot!!!

Today was day 2 of P90x3 - Agility.  Brought many memories back for my days in Soccer.  Especially the hell weeks.  Thank my stars it was only 30 minutes - and tomorrow is Yoga!!! My heart was racing and I was sweating and it was a kick butt workout, but I'm glad I don't have to repeat it again multiple times a day or even again this week!!!

On top of that I woke up in a not very nice mood - didn't matter what I did I was just in a funk.  30 minutes with Tony Horton and he kicked that attitude problem right out the window.  The rest of my day was so much better because of it.

Remember there are so many side benefits to having a daily workout.  Yes the weight loss is nice.  The inches lost is a great thing.  The cardiovascular improvements are incredible - especially if the numbers your doctor is watching are changing for the better.  However, your mood is healthier, your relationships with others is better, and our outlook on life changes for the better. We often forget to count these things in why daily fitness is good for us.

Find something you love, or can at least stick with and start your streak - how long can you go?
Day 16 right here!!  Lets go who is with me - give me a shout at your streak! RFit4Life

Pushing it to the next level

Here we go!!! P90x3!!!

I love, love, love 21 day fix - but I know that if I am going to keep improving then I need to push myself.  Not that 21 day fix was easy by any means, but my body was getting use to it and I could feel my self start to go in to routine mode.  

After talking to some people who had done P90x3 I knew that it would be ok to move forward with this even with both my ACLs being repaired.  (I'm very careful about my knees, because I do not want to go through that again!).

So today started the p90x3 journey.  90 days of extreme 30 min workouts!  I made it through the first workout.  There are some things in there I cannot do, yet - but I can't wait for the day when I say look where I am now!!!

Never Miss a Monday!!!

Let me know who else is ending this year strong, and kicking butt right into the new year!

don't be afraid to be goofy

Making Memories

My future step-son-in-law and husband's first NFL football game!!! Loved passing on the tradition of making memories.  It was so great to take the bus over and back.  Plus side the future step-son-in-laws team won.

No worries #noexcuses is still in affect - streak #day14 is still still alive. 21 day fix yoga.  Today was the last day of round 5 of 21 day fix.  I lost 3 pounds and 8.5 inches.  I am very very happy with these results.  

Tomorrow starts an exciting new chapter in my workout adventure P90x3!   I'm excited for this 90 day adventure, and a little worried how sore I will be and my knees will hold up.  I will let you all know.

Happy Sunday!

Yes I am one of "Those" people

 

Yes it was 5:11 AM and I was trying to take a goofy pictures with my pre and post Beach body performance energize and recovery drink.  I was psyched and ready to go on my 6.2 mile training walk.


Am I a morning person specifically?  Well no actually I'm not, I love my sleep..  I know I can hear you know you were up at 5:11 on a Saturday and your not a Morning person??  Nope I just got great advice as a young person.

My gram always said "you choose your attitude every morning" and I'm not sure if she said it or I just added it "so make it a good one".  I have chosen to live my life that way.  Each morning I choose that it is going to be a good day and that whatever time it is I am ready to be up and start my day.   No I don't always want to.  There are some days that meant only 3 or 4 hours of sleep.  But I don't want to make anyone else's day miserable let alone mine and I've goals I am trying to accomplish!!!

So get up each day choosing your attitude - and make it a good one!

I know I said today would be Yoga - but ...

No worries - still following the no excuses.

I just switched it up and hit the 21 day fix Pilates today.  Oh man I forgot how tough this one is, but it felt great to stretch and lengthen everything out.  I am still sore and a bit bruised from yesterdays paintball excursion.

Today is my husband's Friday off so he was watching my workout this morning.  9 minutes in I was ready to call it quits, but with one simple comment he gave me the push I needed to keep going.  I made it all the way to the end!

My other pusher for the day is my pusher and superhero everyday.  I needed a little extra today so I wore her shirt.  My Jocelyn!!  I thank I run 4 every day (www.whoirun4.com) everyday for matching me with my superhero buddy.  There is no excuse that can get around her example of smiling through each day no matter what that day brings here.

Check out my superhero on her page at: Hope-for-Jocelyn

Today's pictures: Myself with my Superhero's shirt on and My superhero herself

 

I cannot forget the Men

The wonderful wonderful men in my life.  My dad, my husband and my brother!!!  Sometimes they are over shadowed by the loud cheerleaders in my women section.  However these guys are always in my corner.  Giving me quite, consistent support and encouragement.

Thank you for always being in my corner and having my back.  Thanks for each letting me know in your own ways that your always there when I need you.


Today was CRAZY!!! Morning was my 3.1 mile training walk (have to get ready for the Disney Princess 1/2 marathon).  Then this afternoon was Paintball for company celebration!   I haven't played in a few years, for got just how fun it is.   I've got some pretty good size welts, but they were worth it.   My legs are definitely feeling the workouts today!  

On the books for tomorrow - YOGA!!! Yup have to stretch everything out.