Ahhhhh

I love how the universe works. It seems it has been bringing me to certain people and places for my best interest.

Yesterday I connected with my naturopath. She did my follow up testing with great results. Since cutting down on gluten my systems were a lot less stressed than before, my pancreas, liver, etc were much better. The only thing stressed was my food allergies and even at that there are now more foods I can tolerate since I am not overloading with gluten. I have posted her contact information on my Hands to Heel website. When she was checking out her link she noticed other people she knew and asked me about the Cranio-sacral therapist I have listed. It made me think I really need t connect with her.

My naturopath is in the same building as a new yoga studio I wanted to try out. Right now they have a 30 days for $30 promo. I have been wanted to do yoga for a while now so before leaving I stopped off to get more details. Today I went to my first class and who was teaching the class but the cranio-sacral practitioner. It was a fantastic class. We were focusing on the heart chakra and some of the poses were so amazing. I am looking forward to the next 29 days. I have sat down with the schedule and planned my classes for the rest of November. It felt so invigorating and exciting. I feel like I am in my body today rather than going through the motions. Ahhhh to experience life.

I will not go shopping

I need to go buy pants but not in a good way. Bigger pants. Size 15, I am not impressed. Even my bras are not fitting properly and are digging in where they didn't use to. So Marc and I have decided it is time to lose weight again. Lose it and never find it again.

I look forward to resuming my regular accountability posts. Chat soon.

Day two

After yesterday's workouts, I am not sure if it was my personal one, my class or a combination of both, I was feeling it this morning. I wondered if I could actually do today's. But that is the great thing about exercise, getting the blood and lymph moving helps break up some of the lactic acid. it's a great hair of dog for first thing in the morning.

Another perk was last night, I was soooo exhausted I went to bed, to sleep, at 10:08 pm and I think I had already fallen asleep on the couch. It took me a few tries to get to bed because my eyes and body were sore.

Now I am feeling great and prepared to face anything the day has in store for me. I love endorphins in the morning, why did I stop?

I'm back

Wow, that was too long of a break. I want to thank my mom, who is on a great adventure herself, and many others who have reminded me that I need to be responsible for my health not just for myself and that life is fun.

I have started bike (bicycle) riding again. For those of you who do not know I have had more than my share of bike accidents and it lead me to believe I could not ride bikes. But it was easy to pick back up again. Elizabeth and I are both on two wheelers, on and off roading, down and up big hills, riding in potholes and over speed bumps. I have even been riding one headed, not ready to let go with both but it will come.

This summer will be full of more active adventures, wanting to get heavier into rock climbing, swimming and hiking.

I am down to four fitness classes for the summer and I have put together a new workout rountine from Sonny's workouts. Monday is my express workout at 6:15 am, Cardio Challenge at 9:15 and Aquafit from pool deck at 11:05 am, Tuesday rebounding and core at 6:15 am and my Muscle conditioning class at 7:30 pm which I am planning to bike to, Wednesday pm and Thursday am will alternate upper and lower body, Wednesday morning I have Aquafit which depending on the class size may have to be from pool deck, Friday will be rebounding and core.

I will be weighing in on Friday. Today is day four of my cycle plus I got dressed and workout out prior to thinking of it. I also plan on putting my bedtime routine into effect, my sleep has been suffering lately and it has been effecting every aspect of my life.

I look forward to keeping you all updated. Have an awesome Monday.

Feb 17th

Yesterday was my personal workout free day. I did still teach Aquafit at 9 and 11 am and they were fun classes, boy did I ever sweat. It was a good day. I was in bed by 11 pm and tired. So that was good.

Today I got up at 6 am and did my upper body workout. The calves are still a bit tender from Monday, so I thought I would rest the legs one more day. I am feeling good today, feeling smaller and stronger.

I had a great chat with my friend Shanta yesterday and she helped me further dispel some negative beliefs I had. It feels great to be riding myself of those. It frees up some much time and energy. I think today I will write down a list of my personal truths and use them as affirmations before going to bed.

For the rest of today I have my Aquafit class at Centennial at 10 am, grocery shopping, get a new essential oil from Shanta, a back up appointment in Milton at 1 pm and a first appointment with my client at 2 pm, home make dinner, and go watch Elizabeth at gymnastics (it will be the first time this session and I am so excited).

Now it is time to fuel my belly for the full but fun day I have ahead of me. Happy Thursday everyone.

Feb 15th

Not the best way to start the morning, well maybe it is I just need to change the perspective on it. I did my measurements for the first time since Dec 8th and I am pissed off (but working on changing the focus). I have had a six month set back.

Weight is up to 174 lbs, that 7 lbs in 2 months and an additional 7"
Neck is the same 13.5 "
Shoulders are up 1 1/2" to 43.5 (last time was May 22)
Biceps are still holding at 12.25"
Chest is up 1" at 39.5" (last time was May 22 - July 21)
Waist is up 2" to 39" (last time was Aug 3)
Hips are up 1 1/2" to 45" (last time was May 12)
Thighs are up 1" to 23.5" (last time was Aug 11)
Calves are still 15"

This morning Elizabeth looked at me and said "You are getting skinnier, which leads me to believe I have already dropped some. Crap, so I was worse off. I can't believe how far set back I am. It does inspire me to move forward and stay committed, but I am still so ticked.

February 14th

I'm back. This February starts a renewal project. I did totally lose my focus and for a few weeks there ate whatever I wanted, mindlessly, indulging daily, sometime twice daily on desserts and gave up on my personal workouts. I knew last week would be bad and planned for this weeek to renew my committment to me.

Last night I did not sleep well. I had napped in the car on the drive home from the cottage which impacted my night time sleep.

Despite that I got up with my alarm at 6 am and did my super fast, total body workout. I did skip some reps because I knew I would complete them in class today. Also some of them I felt a strong need to vomit and spinal flexion and lying on my stomach (supine) did not help.

After my workout I fed the cats, scooped their litter and made a cup of green tea (after polishing off 750 ml of water).

I am off to teach Cardio Challenge at 9:15 am, then off to see my reflexology trainer to complete my course registration and pick up my manual and reading assignments. Plus the huge mountain of laundry that awaits and a overdue birth story. I have come up with a technique to keep my focus while at the computer so I am confident that will help me stay on task and efficient in my time management. I will drink lots of green tea this morning and should see my energy staying strong through the afternoon, will final get to see Elizabeth at swimming tonight (I think she only has two weeks left) and sleep like a baby after a full days work on minimal sleep. What a great day it is going to be.