Yes, Yes, Yes ... The AWESOME Stretch

Truly, I did not want to do ANYTHING ... but for some reason, I put in the STRETCH dvd late this evening.  So glad I did!  Wow ... I feel so GOOD !!!!

I stretched, grunted, pulled, stretched and grunted some more.  I feel so RELAXED right now.  So glad I went ahead and did the damn thing.  For some reason, I didn't realize I was as STIFF in some area.  But once I got into the routine, you could not tell me NUTTIN'.  I shocked myself that I was actually able to do most of the poses, without too much strain. 

I patted myself on the back a few times.  Some of the stetches were already incorporated into my routine, when I was in the gym.  So it was no surprise, when I was able to contort my body into a pretzel.  Now the chick on the dvd (( that girl is BAD )) ... I will NOT BE PLEASED till I get as FLEXIBLE as she is ... she has to be a gymnast or something (( LOL )).

It is WELL past my bedtime and I'm not even hungry (( by 9:30 PM I'd have to be in the bed .. to especially stop the SNACK ATTACK )).  Catch ya'll in the morning!!!

WTH - Supposed To Be Relaxing Today!

I'm in a CLEANING FRENZY.  My body feels like it is geared up to do another day of exercising.  I'm tyring to CHILL OUT, but I've been on the go since 8 AM.

Maybe it's the weather ... it is a BRIGHT SUNNY day.  Not sure how WARM it is (( I do need to go fill up the bird feeder )) ... but I have the blinds open and I'm actually starting to see some leaves blooming and my ALLERGIES ... awwcchheeww!!

Everyone knows that I LOVE TO PLAY IN THE DIRT ... I cannot wait for summertime.  My best exercise is out CUTTING the YARD ... yep, I cut the yard.  Although we have a riding lawnmower, I get out there cutting the front, side and back and it is not 1/4 of an acre (( more like ONE ACRE )).  Then I edge and blow the yard/clippings/leaves.  I am SOAKED with sweat when I get done.  I've lost up to TWO POUNDS just by doing this routine.  Does hubby have a PROBLEM with ... heckies no.  He loves it!

I keep saying I'm going to the gym to sit in the HOT SAUNA ... I really need to ... but I just washed my hair last night and the heat will just SWEAT it out again.  I'll be walking around like Angela Davis.

Okay, hubby is telling me to get offline and come watch a movie with him.  Told him if he rubs my back and shoulders, he has a deal.  Guess I'll talk to ya'll later huh?  HA

WOW - Kenpo Was SO FUN !!

Why you ask?  Cuz I was able to KEEP up.  I was so PROUD again.  I didn't do ABS yesterday ... was truly not feeling it ... so I did them this evening.  Figured since I have an OFF DAY tomorrow, I should be okay.  ((( hopefully )))

Guess what I did.  I put my MP3 player on and did the abs while watching and listening to my music.  Talk about making it EASIER!  I was GETTING IT!  LOL

My abs are getting HELLA STRONG ... still having a few neck strain problems, but I've learned to stop and regroup before I pull something.

Heading to store tomorrow to check out some heavier bands ... love them!

Legs | Back -- No Ab Ripper

Waited till after 7 PM to do this session ... never again.  My mind was not really into it, but I was surprised that I was able to keep up my form.  There were moments that I wanted to give up ... I put my mind in another place and just continued.

I mainly used the bands instead of doing the PULLUPS.  My upper back is muscular already, so I'm cutting down on anything that will MAKE MORE MUSCLE.  I did more reps, with much lighter weight.  I used the weights while doing the squats .... AWESOME.

Trying to build up the strength in my left ankle ( tendon tear years ago ) ... it's still only about 75-80%.  Once again, I tried not to get too PISSED that I was stumbling and tripping up.  Just did what I could and got back on point.

Skipped the AB Ripper until Saturday (( with the Kenpo )).  Very impressed with my strength and coordination gain(s) so far ... no complaints!!!

Yoga - CONTINUED

I did the YOGA .... okay at least 90% of it.  The poses that mainly used my shoulders, I backed off of them.  OUCH!
But I must admit, I am able to do MORE poses.  Now that one with me crouching and reaching my arms under my thigh and behind my back ... not quite yet.  LOL

Since I didn't feel I got a FULL WORKOUT, I did get on the treadmill at a speed of  2.5 to 2.8 for 20 minutes.  For some reason, I felt like doing ALOT of snacking.  Made myself drink PLENTY of WATER and I went to bed early.

Need To Get Off My ASSets!

Trying to talk myself into doing this yoga dvd.  I just sweep up some kukkabubs ( brown spiral balls in the yard ); trust it was a workout.  Should I just hope on my treadmill .... NAW!!!  I must, I must ... get into this YOGA routine.  Come on ... I can do it!

Let me go ahead and get my ASSets in motion ... I really feel like RAIDING the frig right now!

Hungry or Starving

Just read a post from FormerFatGirl and I had to ask this question?

Are you HUNGRY or do you feel like you are STARVING?  I've worked around plenty of missions and shelters ... I've seen many things.  Remember when I told you about my dog having surgery.  She did not eat for three days.  On the fourth day she ate, but no where near the amount she normally consumes.  Then she didn't eat for another two days ... just drank water constantly.  Took here to the vet ... she had her uterus removed and they had to FORCE FEED her after surgery. 

She normally weighs between 55-60 pounds ... she had dropped 4 pounds in one week.  That may not seem like ALOT ... but she was 57 pounds six months prior.  That's like a 240 pound man, losing 16 pounds in a week.  Her body was going into STARVATION mode ... I could actually feel her ribs and hipbone.

Hungry is when your stomach sends a signal to the brain, that it's empty and needs some substance.
 
Starving is when your stomach sends a signal to the brain, that I'm DYING and start breaking down muscle so that I can survive (organs too when need be).

STARVATION kicks in usually after all the FAT SUPPLIES are gone ... so think of it this way.  Are you really STARVING ... are you really HUNGRY?

I'm sure there are PLENTY of people in your own city, that would PREFER to be HUNGRY ((the way that we describe it)).  Hungry is when they don't know WHERE your next meal is coming from ... hungry for me is WHEN is my next meal.

Just a lil FOOD for THOUGHT!