Another great workout. I was feeling it tonight but made it through. The last 2 minutes of running were hard but manageable. Tonight I walked farther than the last 2 times and with a faster speed. It really is coming along but I am a little anxious about next week because it looks like I will be running for longer periods at a time.
I am very glad for a weekend off from both workouts but will be glad to be back to Zumba first thing Monday morning and week 2 day 1 of the Couch to 5k on Monday night. Still willing to have people come and walk/run along with me and Christy. Just give me a holler and I will let you know when and where.
The foot is extremely sore tonight but I really hate to stop working out or teaching Zumba even for a few days (stubborn I guess). Maybe I will be able to rest it a little bit this weekend but so far the weekend is looking pretty full. Work for Mom tomorrow and the HUGE Bango family reunion on Sunday.
OK now time for the book review. Devious by Lisa Jackson. I have to first start out by saying it was a really good book if you like the mystery, thriller, killing kind of read. I was completely in the dark until the very end of the book on who exactly the killer was and why they were doing the killing. No spoiler I promise but I have to say that the whole killing of nuns was creepy. It was definitely interesting to see the inside of this particular convent from a bunch of different perspectives like the nuns, priests, cops, etc. Very much enjoyed this book so I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this kind of read.
My next read is I Am Number Four by Pitticus Lore. Will let you know what I think when I finish it in a couple of days.
Tomorrow is another day so take charge of your life and make it a healthy one with good foods and a great exercise program. There are lots out there but so far Zumba in my absolute favorite. If you have been doing something that works but you don't love it anymore then I think it is time rethink the workout or change it up with something that does excite you. Don't be afraid to make that change because it might be the best thing you have ever done for your body.
Well friends I am going to say goodnight so I can go get to that book now. More of my crazy workouts and such tomorrow night. Till then. Night.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
First Blog
First of all I should start out by introducing myself and let you know why I wanted to start a blog.
MY STORY
My name is Nicole. I am the mother of 3 and the wife of a wonderful man. We have been married for almost 15 years. Like most people who have been married that long you start to get to comfortable with yourself and sometimes you let things go like your weight, looks, etc. You why does it matter he still loves me. While that might be true how does that make you feel about yourself?
After the birth of my first 2 children I was able to get back to my pre-baby weight very easily but after the third OMG watch out. I think almost every year since she was born until last year I put on a pant size. It is very hard on someone that went from a comfortable 6/8 to a tight 14/16 to feel good about themselves. I have an extra reason for this weight (hypothyroid) but that shouldn't have kept me from trying to make it better. You begin to dislike how you look and feel and you also know how unhealthy all of this extra weight can be for you.
I thought I am a very busy woman, always on my feet running for this, working here and there I shouldn't be gaining weight. Exercise is very important and has nothing to do the where you work and what you do while you are at work. It should be something you make time for at least 5 times a week. Even 15 minutes a day is better than nothing.
THE TURN AROUND
Last year I was introduced to Zumba Fitness and fell in love. I liked it so much that I came home one night and told my husband that I needed to be an instructor. He was and continues to be very supportive. My son tells people that I was born to teach Zumba and that really makes me feel good.
I started teaching in October of 2010 and since then I have lost about 1 1/2 pants sizes, 2 shirt sizes and around 25 pounds. The best part is that I am finally starting to feel good about myself again.
Two days ago I decided to start the Couch to 5k program and dragged my sister-in-law along with me. The first night was better than expected. Night two is tonight so I will let you all know how it goes when I post tomorrow.
BLOG INFORMATION
I started this blog because I wanted a place to share my story and to help keep myself on track with my fitness and life goals. While doing this I hope that someone with a similar story will be helped by my struggles.
In this blog you will see information about my successes, failures and the things I love in life from my Zumba classes to the books I read and more. Please feel free to comment and let me know what you are up to but be nice with your comments because other will hopefully be reading them too and that could include my children.
MY STORY
My name is Nicole. I am the mother of 3 and the wife of a wonderful man. We have been married for almost 15 years. Like most people who have been married that long you start to get to comfortable with yourself and sometimes you let things go like your weight, looks, etc. You why does it matter he still loves me. While that might be true how does that make you feel about yourself?
After the birth of my first 2 children I was able to get back to my pre-baby weight very easily but after the third OMG watch out. I think almost every year since she was born until last year I put on a pant size. It is very hard on someone that went from a comfortable 6/8 to a tight 14/16 to feel good about themselves. I have an extra reason for this weight (hypothyroid) but that shouldn't have kept me from trying to make it better. You begin to dislike how you look and feel and you also know how unhealthy all of this extra weight can be for you.
I thought I am a very busy woman, always on my feet running for this, working here and there I shouldn't be gaining weight. Exercise is very important and has nothing to do the where you work and what you do while you are at work. It should be something you make time for at least 5 times a week. Even 15 minutes a day is better than nothing.
THE TURN AROUND
Last year I was introduced to Zumba Fitness and fell in love. I liked it so much that I came home one night and told my husband that I needed to be an instructor. He was and continues to be very supportive. My son tells people that I was born to teach Zumba and that really makes me feel good.
I started teaching in October of 2010 and since then I have lost about 1 1/2 pants sizes, 2 shirt sizes and around 25 pounds. The best part is that I am finally starting to feel good about myself again.
Two days ago I decided to start the Couch to 5k program and dragged my sister-in-law along with me. The first night was better than expected. Night two is tonight so I will let you all know how it goes when I post tomorrow.
BLOG INFORMATION
I started this blog because I wanted a place to share my story and to help keep myself on track with my fitness and life goals. While doing this I hope that someone with a similar story will be helped by my struggles.
In this blog you will see information about my successes, failures and the things I love in life from my Zumba classes to the books I read and more. Please feel free to comment and let me know what you are up to but be nice with your comments because other will hopefully be reading them too and that could include my children.
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