So, I’m walking in the South Loop, down Roosevelt (that’s Rooos-evelt not Rose-evelt, if you’re from Chicago) and I see this so called ‘boxing instructor’ teaching two clients. So I sit and watch for a few min, trying to see if this guy is any good…since I’m always looking to hire good…
This applies to crossfit too. Sadly, I too often hear about injuries that could be prevented if trainers were educated.
So, I was itemizing my bills this week and I added up the donations I’ve made so far, only 3 months in and I’m humbled by my friends. It’s a nice “problem” to have!
This morning an email chain humbled me to learn just how … I don’t know the appropriate words, not cool? doesn’t cover it, the lives of her Autistic students are currently living through. My friend was interviewed and observed this week to become a Golden Apple teacher. To me, she’s already a rockstar/winner. She’s going to Uganda in July to help children. Yeah, I plan to join her there next year, God willing. She amazes me. Daily.
I have friends creating charities, not to throw parties and get wasted via “A good name,” but to ACTUALLY make a difference in the world, globally & locally.
We’ve been working really hard to set up a pancake breakfast this Saturday. We want to raise money and awareness about Autism. Please stop by and join us!!
So my body definitely did NOT want to wake up for spin class this morning. I recalled my favorite saying, “You never regret the workouts you did.”
After the teacher NoShowing on Spin Class this Monday and missing a class yesterday due to other appointments, I definitely feel off this week with exercise.
I have also been struggling a lot with the diet. I’m growing tired of the chili. David has been rather busy and I’m not much for cooking, so my dinners have been lacking lately, of the healthiest of choices. I may or may not have cheated last night with lingering “cheat day” food.
So, taking my measurements this morning, pre-spin, was sort of a blessing. My numbers are up, every so slightly. So I don’t want to weigh myself. (I likely will) I just don’t want to beat myself up over it. Life happens. I need to get over my lack of desire to cook for myself at 9:30 pm if that is when I have finally gotten home from work. Maybe it’s the missed workouts.
Either way, I see my errors. I know what I have to fix and I’m good at moving forward. So, onto week 4. I think I’ve done really well until this week. So I’ll celebrate my commitment and take note of the importance of the food program AND zipadeedo, let’s get this spin class going!
Ok. So I lack presentation. Roasted Salmon & Veggies. Chile-garlic Spinach. Yum #dhNUTRITION (Taken with Instagram at The 854)
I got out of a client to find my love dropped these off at my office! (Taken with Instagram at East Bank Chiropractic)
So, I’m two weeks in and I’m rather pleased with my results.
I’m down 6-7 lbs. (weighed in with clothes on, never sure how to subtract for that stuff)
So from week one measurements, I am down:
Bust: 1”
Belly: 2.25”
Hips: 1”
Thighs: 3/4”
That’s 5.25” !!! In two short weeks. I have my struggles. I do have cravings. I have stayed away from pudding this week. I only am eating it because I can, not because I want to … Finished off my Sugar Free Jello and am choosing to stay off drinking as much as possible also. Why intake those extra calories?
I take the time to prep the food and that’s what makes all the difference for me. I have things prepped and ready. To eat on the go or at home. So be it if I have to have chili for breakfast. It’s clearly working.
I have always been great about getting my exercise in, but nutrition has always been my issue. Work makes it hard, but being prepared, I eat hard boiled eggs or chili or my pre-made protein shakes. It’s just about the prep.
It’s making the time to take care of your own body. Why aren’t we worth it? Give up one evening of the boob tube, your gut will thank you. ;-)
23 days to Miami, I so “Got this!!”
