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60 SIT UPS --> WOOHOOO! LOL. That's right AND, I almost made it through my 12 modified floor push ups today without a rest. I am often amazed when I start out doing an exercise I REALLY struggle with...almost to the point of not wanting to do it again, keep at it, and over a period of time, see progress I never thought was remotely possible when I first did it.
It's teaching me a lot about first impressions. They're not always all there cracked up to be for sure.
In addition to my normal workout, I also did 20 minutes worth of lap swimming (about 20 laps) and 15 minutes of water aerobics. So, I've burned some "cals" today. I know my calorie consumption reads 789, but no worries. I'm just not sure what we're having for dinner tonight so I haven't logged yet. But, rest assured this body will get the fuel it needs.
I'm entering into my 3 day workout cycle and I'll be swimming tomorrow as well. I've decided to start rotating resistance on the recumbent bike. I'm up to level 19 now. I do want to reach my goal of level 24, but I've been doing some reading and learned it's actually good for your muscles and metabolism to rotate the intensity of resistance. I figure since Sunday's are sometimes my toughest because it's the 3rd workout day of the 3 day cycle, I'll use that day to pop the resistance down to 15, and then knock it up again when I start the 2 day cycle on Tuesday.
In the meantime, something I'm really focusing on is enjoying what my body is giving me "now" regardless of what size it is. I realized today that a healthy and fit lifestyle doesn't happen when one finally "loses" the weight. I am "being" healthy right now. When I walked away from the donuts my boss brought in this a.m. without touching a single one, I am living a healthy lifestyle in that moment. When I hit my 60th sit up and made it through my push ups with a lot less struggle, I am being fit in that moment. Whenever I eat foods high in nutritional value or fuel my body to do what it needs to, I am eating healthy. These things are already happening, weight loss is simply the result which is wonderful, but no it's not the primary goal anymore. Maintaining and expanding this lifestyle is what's important to me now and continuing to explore, learn, and make the choices and decisions that allow me to do so. It's not always easy, it always seems our health and our bodies needs are the first thing that go sour when life doesn't feel that great. And, yet it's at those very moments when our bodies need us to try and be healthy, for the stamina alone. But, I feel myself beginning to transition into a place of focusing on "body-care" rather than "thin" or "fat". I like that space too, because it's really not image oriented. It really has a lot more to do with helping one's body function optimally...I'm not saying wearing a size 8 isn't nice, but if you want me to be frank, increasing this body's strength enough so that it can eventually get to 60 modified floor push ups, or even getting to a point where I can do planks is hands down, a more fulfilling a thought!
So, there ya go...LOL
Anyhow, have a wonderful day of "being" everyone!
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Жир: 58,61г | Белк: 45,66г | Углев: 83,95г.
Завтрак: Subway Chipotle Southwest Sauce, Subway 6" Steak, Egg & Cheese Flatbread, Coffee with Cream and Sugar. Ужин: Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Oil and Vinegar, Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard, HEB Beef Premium Smoked Sausage, Stir Fried Vegetables. Перекус/Другое: Red Table Wine. подробнее ...
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Плавание (Медленное) - 20 минуты, Аквааэробика - 15 минуты, Силовые Тренировки (Умеренные) - 30 минуты, Bicycle - 30 минуты, Ходьба (Умеренная) - 5 км/ч - 28 минуты, Спать - 8 часа, Отдыхать - 13 часа и 57 минуты. подробнее ...
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Mindset is everything. Listening to your body and feeding it healthy, the weight loss is an added bonus. Great job
02 июн 17 написано членом: D2jasper
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Thank you, jasper! Sometimes, I think getting the "mind-set" can sometimes be more challenging then the body! lol
02 июн 17 написано членом: Egull1
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03 июн 17 написано членом: poppycom
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You just expressed exactly what I've been fighting all week! Wanting to be in a healthy mindset and waking up good, then having the day go downhill (my problem, not yours!) but I've been so exhausted and caught up in it that it's bummed me out. Your post helped me see some things. Thank you.
03 июн 17 написано членом: smprowett
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You're very welcome SMP {{Hugs}} I feel ya. One of the things I consummately remind myself is that I'm not going to "feel" motivated 24/7. In fact, I'm given to feeling a whole lot of different emotions in the scope of one day, and then I often have a whole lot of emotions about my emotions! LOL. As a practicing Buddhist, one of the first concepts I'm challenged and petitioned to accept by my gurus and zen masters is the "temporary-ness" of everything, and that includes my emotions. In fact, life only tends to get more challenging when I don't accept this and try to cling to any given state of mind. When I am in a space where I can genuinely accept my emotions will come and go, it helps me to realize even when I "feel" something like sad, depressed, anxious, angry, or apathetic, I can still "act" differently and in a way that supports a healthy lifestyle. Is this easy? NOOOOOO. LOL. That's why I always say I have a snarky inner child prone to throw temper tantrums on a whim when I don't give into her. But, inevitably, she quiets down and then gets caught up in butterflies and beautiful birds and completely forgets I just made her pedal for 30 minutes at level 19 on the recumbent bike. haha! And, even sweeter are those moments when I can look at her and say, "now see, we'll get to enjoy more of this beauty in the world if we continue to do good things for this body", and she actually gets it! My Mama always says, perspective is everything. I've also come to realize that being able to shift perspective is just as essential, and just like the birdies I love to watch, often entails something as simple as hopping on another branch & and allowing ourselves to experience a different point of view.
03 июн 17 написано членом: Egull1
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Sending healing comforting thoughts your way, April! Getting well after being sick can be its own workout!
03 июн 17 написано членом: Egull1
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