tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75550833247095016862012-02-16T11:53:45.246-08:00Thoughts from a Fitness Professional!Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03857677572176764274noreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555083324709501686.post-89469021128183420822009-01-17T12:28:00.000-08:002009-01-17T12:45:13.710-08:00

ZUMBA PARTY BEGINS!1/22/09 Lake Orion, MI Second Annual Fitness Retreat - Don't miss out on the FUN!May 15, 16, & 17thTreetops Resort, Gaylord, MICCFA Half Marathons (www.ccfa.org-click on Team Challenge!)Informational Meetings: 2/9, 2/10, 2/11, 2/18, 2/19Kick Off: 2/19Kona Hawaii Marathon 6/26 - 6/29Napa Marathon 7/17 - 7/20Contact me for more information or go to

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Well, I'm back! Once again the journey has begun! After losing about 6 pounds BEFORE Cancun, I am trying to get back on track. At times I think that I am the WORST example in the fitness field for a blog that includes my experience with dieting! LOL! That's okay though I guess...at least I know it's a "for real" experience. It's hard for sure!So after gaining my weight back in Mexico I am

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Well, I am still hanging in there. I personally am not losing as much as I was hoping but my frined JR says to "stick with it and then all of sudden you'll see it melt away" or something along that line anyway! LOL! So far I have liked ALL of the Kashi meals to go. Although the one today had pesto which is not one of my favorites, but it was edible. (Maybe it's because I am hungry...LOL!)

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Well, no flat belly yet, but my hubby has lost 6 pounds, along with one of my friends doing it, and a friend at work has lost 5 pounds. I've only lost 2.5....I'm not sure why it's less than the others, it's kind of annoying!! LOL! I would blame it on the Margarita's I had last night, but my hubby had them too! I've had a couple very busy days, along with some stress so it's been a good test.

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Well we made it through the jumpstart part of the diet. It wasn't too bad actually. It was good because it really made me aware of how I eat, what I eat, and portion control. Today is the first day on the "regular" part of the diet. So far so good. I really liked that I could get online in the morning and print out the menu for the day. It's SO easy! I really liked both the breakfast and

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So I finished day two. It was hard today! My schedule makes it hard with my odd hours and classes, etc. But I did survive. I might have been getting a little cranky by the end of the day. What I am realizing, which I find interesting - is that I REALLY appreciate the fact that I get to eat whatever I want, in whatever quantity I want, whenever I want (in a normal situation). I imagine all

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So, day one is over. Let's just say it was interesting....grape cherries will never be the same. Do you know just HOW MANY grape cherries are in a pint??? Alot more than I EVER expected! Key point today - I made it through! And I just finished with a YUMMY blueberry smoothie! THe toughest part is probably the prep work, which isn't hugely hard, but enough to annoy and make me focus!! I

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I hate diets! As soon as I say I am on a diet, I want to eat. Therefore, I will not say I am going on a diet, I am just changing my eating habits! So, with that said, let me share with you that I will be starting another "journey" on Monday! As many of you know I am not one to be "coaxed" into trying a "fad" diet of some kind, but guess what? I caught the tail end of information on the "Flat

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Hey!!Did you think I fell off the wagon? Well, I sort of did! Things have changed alot with my business and I am just starting to get back at it. Lots of fun things! I am updating my website with lots of information so check it out when you have a chance. I am super excited that I am going back "home" to Cancun at the end of November for 3weeks! WOO-HOO! I am SO blessed! Soon I will be

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So it's been a while! It's been a rough month with my fitness goals. Seems that I will not be doing my half marathon this fall, maybe the 5K, but that is not confirmed yet either. I will be having an MRI on my ankle on Sunday so I will know more next week. I have not given up on the 5K for Fall, or finishing a half marathon! (It's on my "bucket list" to do before my 50th birthday!) So I am

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The good news is the doc didn't see any "fractures" but is also having a radiologist read the x-rays. I will be doing P.T. 3x week for 4 weeks, so that should help. The morning hours are when it annoys me the most that makes me think it's more of a muscle/tendon issue. So I am going to work on my attitude,and on my eating habits a little harder. (The doc made me get on the scale...) I never

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So I should be out rulking right now. My ankle and big toe are still "annoying" me. I have a doctors appointment later today to get the "verdict". I'm sure it's not a big deal as it doesn't hurt alot, just enough that I can't run. I just walk like a gimp. So I'm working on the mental game right now, which has me in a "negative" stage that I need to move out of. I need to heed my own words

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So Saturday I was feeling pretty good. Did 6 miles rulking, 3 to 1 ratio. The longer I run continuosly, the more humble I become. I figure for a middle aged woman I am in pretty good shape comparatively speaking (even to some mid twenty year olds!) but this has DEFINATELY humbled me! It was a hard run on Saturday, but I felt pretty good when I finished. My left ankle was feeling a little sore

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Sometimes when I am rulking I wonder WHY am I doing this...then I remember MANY things...SMOB dress, gut, butt, thighs, the challenge to do something REALLY out of my COMFORT zone, and then I realize that I'm VERY lucky that I CAN do this. We have been given these bodies to care for, whether we are fit, unfit, tall, short, skinny, overweight. Just setting small goals to get started is what you

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4 miles rulked Sunday with my friend"Ja-nay-nay". She LIKES to run! So we ran until I wanted to walk, then walked until I wanted to run. Feeling a little more sore today, but I didn't stretch anywhere close to what I have been after my rulks. (We had company and I just didn't think doing yoga in the living room while they were watching the Tiger game was the right thing to do!! LOL!)This week

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So my "trainer" and motivator Julie decided we should do some hill work today. Let's just say "Heartbreak Hill" by OHS should be re-named "I hate you Julie" hill!! Although I have to say she even hated herself on about the third time around. Funny thing though...once again I ended up liking it in a sick sort of way!! It was great workout and when I got home I was pretty fired up that I

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I did it! 4 mile rulk today! I also am doing some of what I call my EXTREME abs for the SMOB workout! Oh yeah...you know it's working when you sneeze or laugh and you can FEEL IT!! LOL! So today I did a 90 second run, 60 second walk. It was supposed to be 90/90, but I just didn't feel like doing it that way. Not really, it's because my feeble mind can calculate it better at 90/60 than 90/90

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So I missed my first group training. I spent all day with the seniors at the Tigers game and by the time I got home there was no way I could get there. :( I am disappointed, but I also realize that this will happen. Then I looked at my schedule for this month and the next two Thursdays I will miss also! So I have decided to MAKE SURE I do the same training I am missing on either Saturday or

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Had my first official meeting with the Crim training on Thursday and as I thought I am in the "slowest" group, which is exactly where I should be (and wanted to!) I was one of the very few that had never run any kind of 5K, Crim, 10K, Half Marathon....I've barely run to the mailbox at the end of the driveway! LOL!The training program they have us on is a "no injury" program where even at the

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Okay so I hope that I can keep this up. I actually did my speed workout on Tuesday IN THE RAIN! I even surprised myself! (Did you know you can sweat in the rain? LOL!) So today is the big meeting day for the marathon. Jeff Galloway, former olympic runner will be giving a short motivational speech and then we will be "running" in a group so that they can see what level we are at to set us up with

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Well, I did it! I survived my first training. I am feeling a little fatigue now, but I also feel energized if that makes any sense!! LOL! We did speed training today. Sports conditioning warm up, run/walk, stretch, and finished with push ups, bicycles, and tricep dips! OH YEAH! Julie is working me hard, but not so I hard that I feel discouraged. I have to do this workout two more times

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Well...here I go. Tomorrow I will be meeting Julie to map out the 3 mile route right behind my house so when I'm pressed for time I have no excuses...(DARN!! LOL!) I'm excited, and still a little nervous.Good news though! My stepson Matt will be joining me on the half marathon and will be training with us when he is not working. He has a natural ability for running so he'll probably end up

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Well, I've done it! I officially signed up for a half marathon. Mind you I am NOT a runner! In fact, I pretty much HATE running. No, actually I'm SURE I hate running! But my near and dear soul (or should I say SOLE) sister Julie R. finally convinced me to give it a whirl! She's only been trying pretty much since I met her many years ago! I did try running once (just once - LOL!). Julie told me "

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I don't know about any of you, but I am SO ready to go to our Fitness Retreat! I am especially excited about the DANCE-A-THON!!! That is one of my favorite things to do! So I'm getting my happy feet on and ready to groove!So how about a random question? What would you do if you won a boatload of money? As in MILLIONS? I would start a non-profit to organize FUNdraisers for all my favorite

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Wow! Time flies and I have not posted in a while. I'm pretty sure the stress level has been up and I fell off the wagon for a while. I have got to get back on this week!!! I know I will do it. I have to! That is what keeps me going. It helps me survive! It helps me to stay focused! It helps me to be grateful, thankful, and appreciative! I hope all of our INSPIRE participants are hanging

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Are you signed up for our retreat yet? It is going to be a BLAST! Welcome party and Sleepytime Stretch on Friday! (Feel free to come in your jammies!) Saturday, 3 optional workouts, dinner & speaker, goodies and prizes! Sunday, Yoga/Stretch send off after breakfast! And of course, MY favorite part, Saturday night, optional but highly recommended, DANCE-A-THON!! So get your happy feet ready, and

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Okay, I'm falling off the wagon....I worked out last Thursday and yesterday...but I missed all the days in between including tonight!! What happened?? Too tired by the time I got home & made dinner, just didn't feel like it, winter blues....I can give all the excuses. I even thought about going to Michelle's class tonight, but that's all it ended up being - a thought...winter blues stopped me

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Well, I just discovered a great magazine called Body & Soul. I got two free issues and I am sure I will be subscribing. They have a reader to reader section that I have a little excerpt from below, and they also have on the last page of each issue "Ten Thoughts on Whole Living" that gives you awesome thoughts to ponder! Here is a sample of the reader to reader section...they pose a question

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Anyone else have those sleepless nights when you get around middle age? LOL! That would be me last night! So here are the random thoughts I had. My stepdaughter is getting married and she sent photos of herself in some dresses she was trying on! WOW! She was beautiful of course. So, of course, the meltdown queen that I am, I had small moment of reality. Daughter getting married, new

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Here's something to think about....Have you ever made a "Personal Life Statement"?? I actually made one many years ago while at a motivational (Real Estate) seminar! I have it on my bulletin board so that I see it every day. When I read it today, it made me smile, because I realized, at that moment, that my Personal Life Statement is really what I AM trying to do!! Imagine that!! It is just an

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What are the secrets of self-acceptance?Nurture yourself....take care of your mental, physical & spiritual self.(From the "Inside Out"!!!)Try something you've always wanted to do, take risks, don't be complacent...(Excerpts from "Strong Women Stay Young" by Miraim Nelson, Ph.D.)I have the book if anyone wants to borrow it!

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Are YOU ready for the challenge?

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