Why is it that I can write and tell everyone else how to stay motivated and on track and to be positive, but I am having such a hard time myself!!! I am finding that I have so many good intentions, but so little energy, very frustrating. I wanted to talk about fitness today, but, I think I need to talk about my general frame of mind!
Anyway, I have been, for the most part, keeping up with my work outs, averaging 4 per week. This past Monday at Fit Camp, we did a pretty intense cardio kick boxing session and I was ready to die by the end of it... However, I think I would take it again, it was good! It runs on Tuesday evenings at 6:15pm and I think I am going to join. Routine seems to work for me. Monday night is Fit Camp and I never miss it, Wednesday nights I generally work at my part-time jobs, Thursdays, when I'm available, I should be alternating being Gravity, Spin and Work Outs... I think I need to buy a GIANT desk calender to keep track of all this stuff. I need to have obligated classes so I feel like a jerk waud if I don't go to them.
My boyfriend got up this morning at 4:30 to drive to Kingston for 9:00am, so I went to the gym this morning and I did a brisk "low-intensity" (ie Fat Burning) cardio work out and an abs work out (50 sit-ups, 30 push ups and a 1 minute plank). I truly hate the weather right now, when I get up and it's cold and dreary out, I don't want to go to the gym, but I love the habit of doing so, so once I get back from Hollywood, it begins, 3 times a week, minimum, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursday! No excuses! If anyone is wondering where I go and would like to join me, I currently work out and attend classes at the YMCA and their Program Schedule is very busy, with lots of variety and options. Have a peak, it is worth the look.
As for gluten-free, it is going well. I saw my dermatologist today and he can't get over the difference with my eczema and dermatitis. I don't think I will be going back to gluten when all of this is over. I am finding plenty of stores are offering lots of Gluten-free options now, which is great. Last night at Costco, we got Quinoa Chocolate Chip cookies, Nut & Seed Granola Bars and I got a new cook book that is all gluten-free dinners, breads and desserts. I'd like to try as many of them as possible. Clearly, a lot of people have issues with gluten, it is the up and coming discovery of what GMO's can do to your body. GMO, or Genetically Modified Organisms, are becoming to far away from what nature intended, stripping food staples that were once nurishing and healthy down to the bare minimums, full of chemicals and, well, ickiness. If I made more money, I would go totally organic... Fruits, Veggies, Meat, Dairy... However, studies have shown that even those market organic can still still some of the same pesticides, anti-biotics and issues as regular groceries. I guess its wisest to just eat clean and ensure each item is as minimally processed as possible.
I guess my mindset right now is satisfaction. A new relationship is making me comfortable and since I am going out and doing things in the evenings, I am not getting to sleep early enough to get up at 6am. I am happy though. But I am refusing to get so comfortable that work outs and dieting go by the way side. They are important to me, I want to be fit and run races and obstacles and be strong! I need to put on my "Strong is the New Skinny" tank top and rock that motherf**ker like it's no one's business! Sure, I am a big girl, and I can be a big girl as long as I am strong, fit and healthy! Over the summer, I had a few people who counted on me and who I could count on to ensure I was working out, those people aren't as available anymore so it's up to be to do the best I can do! I KNOW THIS!
So, I am going to put this on my fridge and look at it EVERY morning to ensure complacency stays far far away from me!!
Well, I am off for today! I am going to get back on this train, big time, and continue to push and motivate you all! In the mean time, I am a former research analyst and if you have any topics you'd like me to discuss and research for you, please let me know. If you have any words of encouragement for me, then share! Please! Anything will help!
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