When I get to the weight that I hope to be forever, I am buying beautiful tops, and skirts, that are embroidered with colors, and I am wearing bright colors, with designs from every nation. Different variations, different styles. From around the world. I could certainly wear them now, but they are mostly made in smaller sizes.
Then, once I am finished with schooling, and have the money to take lessons, and buy the right outfits, I am taking up flamenco spanish-style dancing, as well as an indian form of dancing.
Once I am under the right weight limit, can afford it, and can find someone to go with, or at least travel to the station with, I am skydiving.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
1 pound of Spinach
Hmmmm.... This is what I found out about spinach.
1 pound, fresh spinach, when steamed, equals 1.5 cups
So I make shakes!
The camp trainers have asked me to incorporate 2lbs of veggies and at least 1 gallon of water into my diet... It is rough to do... it is really difficult to tell you the truth. I hope this works, and so far shakes are helping. Sometimes I add fruit juices, or fruit, and add wheat germ.
1 pound, fresh spinach, when steamed, equals 1.5 cups
So I make shakes!
The camp trainers have asked me to incorporate 2lbs of veggies and at least 1 gallon of water into my diet... It is rough to do... it is really difficult to tell you the truth. I hope this works, and so far shakes are helping. Sometimes I add fruit juices, or fruit, and add wheat germ.
Don't Stop, Don't Give Up!
Our Boot Camp leaders sent this out to us :)
Yo Gabba Gabba
If you’re trying to summon the strength to make it through your workout or anything for that matter, little Ryan has a song that’ll do the trick. Granted, she appears to be making the lyrics up as she goes, but that’s just part of the magic.
Just remember: “Don’t stop. Don’t give up. Don’t stop. Don’t give up. Keep trying. You’ll get it right. You’ll get it right.”
http://loadedwithexcuses.com/yo-gabba-gabba/
Monday, November 19, 2012
Thanksgiving- Hope
Got up early for bootcamp, and they had something special for us. Their annual Thanksgiving workout. :) Lots of exercises, with reminders of why we should be thankful.
I am thankful for my Lord, Hope, Family, and Opportunities I have been given.
I am thankful for my Lord, Hope, Family, and Opportunities I have been given.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
YWCA Rhapsody Ball
This was a neat event that I was lucky to have the privilege to attend. It was a Benefit Ball, with tickets ranging from $200-300 a pop. Someone bought a table, and donated it to some volunteers. The ball was held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, in Beverly Hills. We ate fancy, drank wine, danced, and laughed the night away. Great night.
Sparkly Toms :)
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Week 3- Quick Update
Despite not feeling well, I got my booty to the IE Bootcamp, and then, when jogging, my ankles decided that this was the best moment to give out, and I hit the concrete. Still... I got up and kept going at least.... :( So embarrassed, and totally in pain, but gotta get up and keep going. Although, the best part of the night was when the trainer was trying to distract me from my embarrassment and asked me if I had ever seen a naked elephant before.... haha, embarrassed, confused, hurt, and now picturing an elephant in a bathing suit... ok I'm done. night.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Week 3 Bootcamp
This week has been very difficult for me... Last week, near the end as well. I am coming face to face with the fact that I cannot run for long periods of time, or very far, and that I am nowhere near the fitness level of many of the people at the camp. This is probably the worse part of participating in camp, or any fitness program for that matter, no matter how supportive the trainers and team are.
When you are as out of shape and overweight as I am, working towards fitness goals is something that I just cannot do while maintaining an outward appearance of control and dignity. It is however, something I can do with determination and a good attitude.... as corny as that sounds. The fact is, is that this is not my area of specialty, I am actually completely out of my comfort zone, and am not familiar with the exercises that we are being asked to do. I am also aware that there is no mistaking me as an overweight and unfit person.
I work in high stress and emergency situations, teach, tutor, and interact in cross cultural situations on a regular basis, so being outside of my comfort zone is nothing new to me... I actually find it normally quite exciting. In learning a foreign language, though, I began realizing that in order to accomplish a goal so far outside of our own norm pushes us to face our limitations, push past them, and work with them. Still, our limitations, and our imperfections, are things that we try so hard to hide or minimize. They are not something that we actively want to bring attention to. When approaching cultural situations, especially on a professional basis, while language and customs may be a significant barrier, your posture, dress, and overall presentation can still allow you to demand respect, and function with dignity. Still, you have to "put yourself out there," and in doing so, get ready to make mistakes, and be willing to accept criticism and/or corrections.
When you are starting an exercise program, however, you are not only "putting yourself out there", but you are messing up, moving weirdly, out of breathe, sweating, looking unattractive, standing in unflattering poses or manners, etc. You are essentially highlighting a good majority of your imperfections, and you are relinquishing a sense of control of physical presentation, for the sake of a higher goal.
This is what I had to keep reminding myself this last bootcamp session. I am still the last person, but I can already see and feel the difference. I cannot give up now, and just have to persevere mentally, as well as physically. I want change, and if I am going to reach it, I will have to put myself out there, and look ridiculous, but in doing so, change my life and health. Still, it is not easy.
When you are as out of shape and overweight as I am, working towards fitness goals is something that I just cannot do while maintaining an outward appearance of control and dignity. It is however, something I can do with determination and a good attitude.... as corny as that sounds. The fact is, is that this is not my area of specialty, I am actually completely out of my comfort zone, and am not familiar with the exercises that we are being asked to do. I am also aware that there is no mistaking me as an overweight and unfit person.
I work in high stress and emergency situations, teach, tutor, and interact in cross cultural situations on a regular basis, so being outside of my comfort zone is nothing new to me... I actually find it normally quite exciting. In learning a foreign language, though, I began realizing that in order to accomplish a goal so far outside of our own norm pushes us to face our limitations, push past them, and work with them. Still, our limitations, and our imperfections, are things that we try so hard to hide or minimize. They are not something that we actively want to bring attention to. When approaching cultural situations, especially on a professional basis, while language and customs may be a significant barrier, your posture, dress, and overall presentation can still allow you to demand respect, and function with dignity. Still, you have to "put yourself out there," and in doing so, get ready to make mistakes, and be willing to accept criticism and/or corrections.
When you are starting an exercise program, however, you are not only "putting yourself out there", but you are messing up, moving weirdly, out of breathe, sweating, looking unattractive, standing in unflattering poses or manners, etc. You are essentially highlighting a good majority of your imperfections, and you are relinquishing a sense of control of physical presentation, for the sake of a higher goal.
This is what I had to keep reminding myself this last bootcamp session. I am still the last person, but I can already see and feel the difference. I cannot give up now, and just have to persevere mentally, as well as physically. I want change, and if I am going to reach it, I will have to put myself out there, and look ridiculous, but in doing so, change my life and health. Still, it is not easy.
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