Tuesday, June 29, 2010

30 Minutes In



As the sweat pours off of my face, my body glistening with perspiration, breathing hard, fatigue setting in-- I grit my teeth and go for one more lift, my body shakes, I dig deep. One final push--I can do this.

I finish my my final set of bicep curls. Abs still engaged, protecting the lower back. Exhausted, it's time for hot peppers.

Feet moving quickly as though there are burning coals beneath them, staying low, abs engaged, focused. Tears of sweat falls to the floor--Then a yell--dropping down to the floor in a push up position holding it for a split second then popping back up again--fast feet--then a yell--back down--and up--Never knowing when that yell is going to come, this lasts for one minute--it feels like an eternity.

Exhausted--leg press comes and goes much to quickly--frog jumps are worse than hot peppers--dripping--breathing--mountain climbers--ab-work--mountain climbers--ab work--mountain climbers. Those mountain climbers are evil, takes everything inside to push through but it's not over... six minutes of sprints

Believe in yourself.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Be Strong

I just don't understand. Everyone knows that I'm on a huge weight loss journey. They know I'm careful about what I eat and even more so with my food allergies. So why ask me if I want to go to McDonald's for dinner? The answer is no. So don't change the invite to KFC and say "but it's grilled!" and then upon another decline ask if I would like to go to BK for a whopper??? The answer is still NO!

Don't give up! Keep on doing what you know is right for you. At the end of the day you'll feel much better.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

LiveFit Revolution Rocks!!!

I was sitting at my desk and just realized that if and when I lose another 15lbs that I will only have 29lbs to go until I am at my goal weight. That is huge! I have realized that I am so close that I can touch it. I feel this new rejuvenated outlook towards the future. I really believe that I will be at my goal weight by September.

So I'm sure some of you will be wondering what's with the 15lbs? I've been following a great kettlebell program called LiveFit Revolution and have followed it for 6 weeks. I have lost 15 lbs so far!!! I have set the intention to lose another 15 over the next 6 weeks.

While yes, I am dealing with a medical issue that is making me tired all the time-I can keep going. I can keep pushing. I can keep going forward. No matter what those test results show, the best thing for me and my health will be to keep going for a healthier me and the only way to do that is to eat right and keep on exercising.

Did you know today is National Running Day? I am going to go for a run tonight. I'm hoping to get in 3 miles outside provided the storms stay at bay. If not I'll hit the treadmill. Will you be running today?

Be healthy and sweat happy!!