I found a blog through a fitness site that I have been enjoying very much. She's a hidden treasure--she's got a great blog and she needs more followers. I thought I'd share her blog here because I really enjoy it.
Fitness For the Rest of Us
Please drop by and follow her!
I enjoy her blog because she reviews fitness videos and does so honestly. I always agree with her reviews when she reviews something I have. I've also purchased a couple based on her recommendations and have been very happy.
But that's not all! Lindsey also gives health tips, ranging from healthy foods to recipes to great ideas. She also shares bargains. Her blog is very well written, nicely organized, and a great read.
Lindsey is "one of us." She lost 90 pounds and has kept it off. She gave a testimonial for the Firm and she was also in The Firm's Wave video. (One of the few Firm sets I don't have, I'm not sure which she's in--maybe she'll let us know!) She's also been featured in Collage Video's catalog as a success story. Not only that, just recently she was featured in a special bridal edition of Shape Magazine!
In a nutshell, Lindsey is extremely inspirational. Visit and enjoy!
3.13.2010
3.09.2010
Figured It Out
Yesterday's mood has been figured out. Aunt Flo came to see me today. I didn't know if she would because of the pill, yet I knew I ovulated because I was having the pain. Sometimes I'm pretty dense! lol
I am really hopeful that next month I won't have the crazy hormones when I ovulate because hopefully I won't ovulate. The pill I'm on is taken the entire month and one has no Aunt Flo visiting. I have my fingers crossed for smooth hormone sailing from here on out.
I felt tons better today, but didn't get my workout in until late. All I have to say about P90X's legs: OUCH.
My exercise cords arrived along with the door strap. Worked beautifully. I used the 18-28 pound cords for the workout on the door, and even after backing up, I feel I need to use the next higher cords which are 28-40 pounds. The only thing was I had a bit of fear that the strap would come off and slap me in the face. It didn't. Hubby checked it out and said it was secure. I just need to trust that those things work.
I really hope tomorrow brings more peace and normality. I have tons to do and I want to fall back into my routine. Hubby is feeling much better, the meds are working. Still not 100%, but thankful to be better.
Life goes one. Some good days, some bad, some blah. And that's life, and I fully accept it all.
I am really hopeful that next month I won't have the crazy hormones when I ovulate because hopefully I won't ovulate. The pill I'm on is taken the entire month and one has no Aunt Flo visiting. I have my fingers crossed for smooth hormone sailing from here on out.
I felt tons better today, but didn't get my workout in until late. All I have to say about P90X's legs: OUCH.
My exercise cords arrived along with the door strap. Worked beautifully. I used the 18-28 pound cords for the workout on the door, and even after backing up, I feel I need to use the next higher cords which are 28-40 pounds. The only thing was I had a bit of fear that the strap would come off and slap me in the face. It didn't. Hubby checked it out and said it was secure. I just need to trust that those things work.
I really hope tomorrow brings more peace and normality. I have tons to do and I want to fall back into my routine. Hubby is feeling much better, the meds are working. Still not 100%, but thankful to be better.
Life goes one. Some good days, some bad, some blah. And that's life, and I fully accept it all.
3.08.2010
Some Days Are Like That
I had a rough, emotional day. My emotions get the best of me and I worry and my body seem to remember learned reactions to past health events and it takes its toll on me. I am completely wiped, drained, and almost zombie-like tonight.
I did not do my yoga. I'm okay with that--just for today. My husband got off the couch and told me to go ahead and workout. I just couldn't. Some days are like that. That's life. I know that we're supposed to exercise because it helps get rid of the stress, but today? I had no strength. I had nothing to give.
Today just felt blue, down and yucky. Some days are like that. We're not guaranteed to have rosy, perfect days all the time. It's bad days that make one appreciate the good days.
~~~
As for the ovary pain, I will share about that. I was so negative and commented on it way too much last month--even though it was a huge part of my life, I don't like to dwell here. Yet it was a big issue so I did dwell. I'm on no-estrogen birth control pills. I haven't even gone through a complete cycle of pills yet, so I don't think they've kicked in yet. The goal is to get me to quit ovulating and see if we can get that pain to go away before we resort to surgery.
Obviously, I did ovulate this month--I say obviously because of the pain. I have had ovarian pain this month since the 4th. I keep a journal for my doctor. It's mild-ish and nothing like it was last month. However, the day I missed exercising--I forget which, as I've missed three days this week--it was bad enough to keep me from exercising. I was able to work out fine the next day. It's an annoyance. I've grasped the area a few times when it flares, but it is not killer awful like last month. So for that I'm thankful. I want to go through two cycles with the pills to see how things are. I really do NOT want another surgery. I have too much to do, I want to finish P90X, and I just don't want to subject my body to a fifth gynecological surgery.
~~~
Hubby is sound asleep, and I'm hoping that ear gets better. It worries me. It's probably a minor thing, but when it affects balance and bleeds, it's of concern. Kick in fast, meds!
~~~
School was a mess today. I had to drive hubby to the doctor and then to pick up his prescription and then to his work and by the time we got home it was late morning and school--well, we did math and DS read his science and we called it a day. I hate days like that, but they happen and it doesn't take much for us to catch up.
~~~
I'll be very open here: I am still dreading P90X's yoga. I previewed about half of the video. Then I closed it down, walked away, shaking my head. I know yoga is very good for people. I know that flexibility training is just as important as weights and cardio. I know that! I do some serious, good stretching every day. It's just that yoga is, well, yoga.
So, could I substitute? Yeah. I have never researched yoga. The only yoga I've done was Priscilla Patrick's yoga that used to run on PBS years ago. That wasn't too bad. I liked her, she was very gentle. It took me a long time to find her name, but I did. She is still teaching and still provides her videos free to PBS stations. Problem is, Iowa and MN PBS that broadcast where I live does not have her show. She does have some videos for sale on her site. I may buy one. I don't think I can do 90 minutes right now. Goal would be to work up to it, but now I just need to learn it and go slow. So I'll order one of her videos tomorrow. Unless, of course, someone can recommend a really good beginner yoga video. Criteria: None of that creepy yoga music. I watch the yoga programs on FitTV and--yuck. So not for me. Priscilla has no music in her videos--and as much as I appreciate music, I appreciate no music for the yoga even more. lol
The funny thing about Priscilla Patrick? She lives in Columbia, South Carolina. You all know I am totally in love with The Firm. Well, The Firm originated in Columbia, South Carolina. It was sold, but there is still a Firm studio in Columbia, South Carolina. I think that was a sign that I should order a video from her. lol Good things come from South Carolina. We spent a week in Columbia about five years ago while DH was working there. He's traveled there many times. I loved it.
I've asked DH several times to transfer to Columbia. He said no. Why? Because I, being a northerner, used to -30 winters, would never survive the hot, hot summers there. He may be right.
~~~
My exercising tubing arrived today. I bought this to use with P90X instead of buying higher weights and so I didn't have to run downstairs to our pull-up bar. I have a strap that attaches in a door frame (shut the door on the strap), you thread the tube through, and you can do mock pull-ups. They have one person doing the work like that in the videos. The set I bough has six cords, varying in weights. I played around a bit and was delighted to note that the 12-18 pound cords will be my starter cords. I am getting stronger. My cords go up to 45-50 pounds. I doubt I'll ever use that much, but it's nice to have the option and it's nice not having to clutter my space with more dumbbells.
~~~
That's about all I have to "journal"or "dear diary" tonight. lol I do read my blog posts from the past and it serves as my memory. It's good to be reminded that I have icky days every so often and that I survive them just fine. It's part of life. Old habits die hard, though. We were going to have chicken for supper, but instead I hopped in the car for a few moments of "me" time and drove to Subway. We feasted on delicious subs instead of chicken. I guess old habits didn't die hard, they changed. In days of old, I would have gone to Arby's or Burger King or McDonald's or Wendy's when our Wendy's was open. I would have had the biggie size fries and two sandwiches. I'm okay with Subway. I'm okay with not wanting to cook, too. That doesn't happen often anymore.
I did not do my yoga. I'm okay with that--just for today. My husband got off the couch and told me to go ahead and workout. I just couldn't. Some days are like that. That's life. I know that we're supposed to exercise because it helps get rid of the stress, but today? I had no strength. I had nothing to give.
Today just felt blue, down and yucky. Some days are like that. We're not guaranteed to have rosy, perfect days all the time. It's bad days that make one appreciate the good days.
~~~
As for the ovary pain, I will share about that. I was so negative and commented on it way too much last month--even though it was a huge part of my life, I don't like to dwell here. Yet it was a big issue so I did dwell. I'm on no-estrogen birth control pills. I haven't even gone through a complete cycle of pills yet, so I don't think they've kicked in yet. The goal is to get me to quit ovulating and see if we can get that pain to go away before we resort to surgery.
Obviously, I did ovulate this month--I say obviously because of the pain. I have had ovarian pain this month since the 4th. I keep a journal for my doctor. It's mild-ish and nothing like it was last month. However, the day I missed exercising--I forget which, as I've missed three days this week--it was bad enough to keep me from exercising. I was able to work out fine the next day. It's an annoyance. I've grasped the area a few times when it flares, but it is not killer awful like last month. So for that I'm thankful. I want to go through two cycles with the pills to see how things are. I really do NOT want another surgery. I have too much to do, I want to finish P90X, and I just don't want to subject my body to a fifth gynecological surgery.
~~~
Hubby is sound asleep, and I'm hoping that ear gets better. It worries me. It's probably a minor thing, but when it affects balance and bleeds, it's of concern. Kick in fast, meds!
~~~
School was a mess today. I had to drive hubby to the doctor and then to pick up his prescription and then to his work and by the time we got home it was late morning and school--well, we did math and DS read his science and we called it a day. I hate days like that, but they happen and it doesn't take much for us to catch up.
~~~
I'll be very open here: I am still dreading P90X's yoga. I previewed about half of the video. Then I closed it down, walked away, shaking my head. I know yoga is very good for people. I know that flexibility training is just as important as weights and cardio. I know that! I do some serious, good stretching every day. It's just that yoga is, well, yoga.
So, could I substitute? Yeah. I have never researched yoga. The only yoga I've done was Priscilla Patrick's yoga that used to run on PBS years ago. That wasn't too bad. I liked her, she was very gentle. It took me a long time to find her name, but I did. She is still teaching and still provides her videos free to PBS stations. Problem is, Iowa and MN PBS that broadcast where I live does not have her show. She does have some videos for sale on her site. I may buy one. I don't think I can do 90 minutes right now. Goal would be to work up to it, but now I just need to learn it and go slow. So I'll order one of her videos tomorrow. Unless, of course, someone can recommend a really good beginner yoga video. Criteria: None of that creepy yoga music. I watch the yoga programs on FitTV and--yuck. So not for me. Priscilla has no music in her videos--and as much as I appreciate music, I appreciate no music for the yoga even more. lol
The funny thing about Priscilla Patrick? She lives in Columbia, South Carolina. You all know I am totally in love with The Firm. Well, The Firm originated in Columbia, South Carolina. It was sold, but there is still a Firm studio in Columbia, South Carolina. I think that was a sign that I should order a video from her. lol Good things come from South Carolina. We spent a week in Columbia about five years ago while DH was working there. He's traveled there many times. I loved it.
I've asked DH several times to transfer to Columbia. He said no. Why? Because I, being a northerner, used to -30 winters, would never survive the hot, hot summers there. He may be right.
~~~
My exercising tubing arrived today. I bought this to use with P90X instead of buying higher weights and so I didn't have to run downstairs to our pull-up bar. I have a strap that attaches in a door frame (shut the door on the strap), you thread the tube through, and you can do mock pull-ups. They have one person doing the work like that in the videos. The set I bough has six cords, varying in weights. I played around a bit and was delighted to note that the 12-18 pound cords will be my starter cords. I am getting stronger. My cords go up to 45-50 pounds. I doubt I'll ever use that much, but it's nice to have the option and it's nice not having to clutter my space with more dumbbells.
~~~
That's about all I have to "journal"or "dear diary" tonight. lol I do read my blog posts from the past and it serves as my memory. It's good to be reminded that I have icky days every so often and that I survive them just fine. It's part of life. Old habits die hard, though. We were going to have chicken for supper, but instead I hopped in the car for a few moments of "me" time and drove to Subway. We feasted on delicious subs instead of chicken. I guess old habits didn't die hard, they changed. In days of old, I would have gone to Arby's or Burger King or McDonald's or Wendy's when our Wendy's was open. I would have had the biggie size fries and two sandwiches. I'm okay with Subway. I'm okay with not wanting to cook, too. That doesn't happen often anymore.
Crazy Weigh-in Day
Monday afternoon and I'm just now logging into blogger.
Weight: 208.5
Loss: 2
Total Loss: 74
Today was a monumental day. I dropped from Class II Obesity to Class I obesity. Next stop is being overweight. I can't wait to be overweight. lol
~~~
Hubby came home from work this morning with an ear ache, balance issues and his ear was bleeding a bit. Scary. So I called my doctor, got him in right away, and he's on ear drops. He took a long nap and now he's doing work. (When I was sick, I took the day off work--not him!)
By the time we finished at the doctor, filled his prescription and ran by his work to get his stuff, it was late morning. Came home, ate and finally started school.
~~~
When DH came home and told me of his ear issues, I went into panic mode. I believe it is a learned reaction to bad things I have experienced with loved ones over the years. I've been jumpy all day. Several times I thought of taking a Xanax--and I would have but for the fact I have to teach my son, and frankly, Xanx makes me mellow and puts me to sleep. I'm hoping the yoga (gag, gag, sputter) from P90X today will help.
~~~
P90X is going well. I missed one day because my ovary decided to cause me some more pain. That was a cardio day and so I just skipped the day altogether and did my weights the next day. The Shoulders and Arms tape from P90X--I absolutely ***loved*** it! I was able to do tricep dips for the first time ever in my life! That is not because of P90X, my strength just finally decided to kick in. I was really excited over that. Today? I'm having doms in my triceps. Ah, lovely DOMS.
That's about it. Getting ready to do the yoga soon. Did I ever mention I do NOT like yoga? And P90X's yoga tape is 90 minutes long? AAAAAAAACCCKKKK!!! Yuck. I'll do it. I may not have a smile on my face, though. lol
Weight: 208.5
Loss: 2
Total Loss: 74
Today was a monumental day. I dropped from Class II Obesity to Class I obesity. Next stop is being overweight. I can't wait to be overweight. lol
~~~
Hubby came home from work this morning with an ear ache, balance issues and his ear was bleeding a bit. Scary. So I called my doctor, got him in right away, and he's on ear drops. He took a long nap and now he's doing work. (When I was sick, I took the day off work--not him!)
By the time we finished at the doctor, filled his prescription and ran by his work to get his stuff, it was late morning. Came home, ate and finally started school.
~~~
When DH came home and told me of his ear issues, I went into panic mode. I believe it is a learned reaction to bad things I have experienced with loved ones over the years. I've been jumpy all day. Several times I thought of taking a Xanax--and I would have but for the fact I have to teach my son, and frankly, Xanx makes me mellow and puts me to sleep. I'm hoping the yoga (gag, gag, sputter) from P90X today will help.
~~~
P90X is going well. I missed one day because my ovary decided to cause me some more pain. That was a cardio day and so I just skipped the day altogether and did my weights the next day. The Shoulders and Arms tape from P90X--I absolutely ***loved*** it! I was able to do tricep dips for the first time ever in my life! That is not because of P90X, my strength just finally decided to kick in. I was really excited over that. Today? I'm having doms in my triceps. Ah, lovely DOMS.
That's about it. Getting ready to do the yoga soon. Did I ever mention I do NOT like yoga? And P90X's yoga tape is 90 minutes long? AAAAAAAACCCKKKK!!! Yuck. I'll do it. I may not have a smile on my face, though. lol
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