So, my goal on this venture has been to go out of my comfort zone. It's my mantra really... so, that being said... I Karen Flatt, took a belly dancing class today! HAHA. And guess what? I loved it! I might even buy a skirt and take more classes when I get home. What a great abs and hips work out. So fun! I would have NEVER tried that at home.
So so so sore today, and I am plagued with shin splints as well. I've been icing and stretching and they feel better this evening, so I'm hoping to be even better tomorrow morning.
I met with the trainer today to go over a plan he made up for me. Justin signed us up for a 5k run on March 13. After talking to the trainer, he got me on a schedule to work towards that goal. Tomorrow I have to run 1.5 miles on the treadmill. Yikes. I've never run before, but if my shins are up for it, I'm going to try my best.
My exercises for today:
1 mile beach walk (slowly because of the shins)
Belly Dancing - See pic above with Kelleen (still giggling that I did it)
Water Fitness
2 mile bike ride
20 mins on Arc Trainer
Drums Alive
Yoga in a chair
It was a full day. I got a little homesick today but I'm doing better now. I think the exhaustion just got to me (stayed up too late last night). Also, being so tired today and knowing I still have 23 days left got very daunting. This is going to be a long venture but I just have to take it one day at a time.
Notable food:
Salad bar for lunch with DESSERT! OMG the tiramisu was good!
5-Spice Park with Hoisin Sauce and Miso Soup
Lectures:
Supplements (kinda boring... can't even think about that yet, too much other stuff)
Staying Positive - was very helpful since I was having a sad day!
1 thing I learned... How to take a negative thought, change your feelings about it and come up with a positive behavior.
Calories in: 1200+/-
Calories burned: 3001
Steps taken: 13,882
Days without wine: 4
Not missing it: Priceless!
I am soooo proud of you and cant wait to see you again. Its so cool that you enjoyed belly dancing. I hope your shins give you a break I know how painfull that can be and i also know how much you want this. Sarah and I got all the tile out of the basement now I hope I can find a good replacement that we both will like.
ReplyDeleteJust finished Biggest Looser and that was so wild....You did see it didn't you?
ReplyDeleteHI! You and I are gonna look up belly dancing classes when you get back!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking that when you get back we could come up with some ways where I can support you...well, we can support each other in getting healthy and keep this going!
Whether it be taking walks during lunch or maybe after work...taking belly dance class once a week...whatever!
I hope your shins heal quickly!
Have a great day Karen! Miss you!!
Love you friend!
The belly dancing looks fun! So good you tried something new.... we're gonna mix it up too.... I just signed our whole family up for Thursday night Family Martial Arts! It's a 45 min class once a week for the entire family. Should be interesting....
ReplyDeleteIt's okay to be sad, but don't dwell too long on missing everyone! We'll all make sure to keep up on posting to you so you don't feel too far away!
YOU CAN DO IT GIRLFRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XOXO
So, I assume all that food they are serving you is lo cal. Are they going to teach you how to cook the stuff they are cooking you? What is your room like? Dorm room, or hotel room?
ReplyDeleteIm so proud of you!! It was so good to talk to you last night! You sound great and in great spirits. I know how hard it can be to be away from home that long, but we're all thinking about you and miss you more than ever. I really, really hope your shins get back on shape and help ya out a little bit.. as you know, i definately know how painful those can be as well. I worked out with Steve and Dad today.. sooo good. He worked me hard but it felt way good!!
ReplyDeleteWe love and miss you so much!! We're proud of you!! xoxo
What in the world is yoga in a chair? Sounds like Jeff's kind of exercise! Ha Ha. karen, I will totally do a belly dancing class with you and Heather, I'll start looking for one today! Keep up the positive attitude girl!!!!!! Throw Jeff and I some recipes please :-)
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