Today was MORE fun with my son day. We went to Congo River Golf and did a quick 18 holes of miniature golf. We had the hubster in tow to take score and assist Corbin with form and follow through. This may sound, okay it really does sound, ridiculous but I felt like I was putting my best today. Like I had a grounding of sorts that allowed me to stay within par or better on most holes - usually I suck and get mad because I do. I was very relaxed today.
Today's Workout -
I did day four of the Lean program which is Yoga X. This was a wonderful change from the actual cardio and strength training as I am returning to work from Christmas break and could use some help calming the mind and getting the body prepared for 15 first graders wanting to tell me EVERYTHING that happened of break all at ONE TIME. I will be honest and say that I am not a Yoga beginner. I did take Yoga for about 2 1/2 years at the local Y with a great instructor that had us practicing Hatha with some Vinyasa flow as well. It was not, however, until I lost the 40 pounds that I was able to finally touch my toes and do reverse twists with prayer hands. I felt a little more prepared for this workout as I did have experience with Yoga.
How was it? How do I feel?
As always, I am glad you asked. I was nervous to take it on once I saw it was 1 1/2 hours long. Then I remembered that my old class was similar in length. I did, actually, have some help psyching myself out as an old high school friend told me, and I quote, " If you can last the entire Yoga X, I will have a new found respect for you." Yes, Matt, I am talking about you! I did take it all on and I rocked it! I have already stated this on my Facebook and page and received the aforemention respect and props from Matt!
All kidding aside, I feel great. I enjoyed rounding it all off with corpse pose and some wonderful deep breathing and having Om resonate throughout my home and within my chest.
Sidenote -
Some more information on me. I was 194 pounds when I started this program. I am 5'3" and my BMI is in the overweight/obese area. I began losing weight in March/April of 2009 beginning at 228 pds. I tapered off in July of 2010 at 180 pds. ( So I have gained 14 pds since beginning teaching and having less time at the gym) I have taken all the pertinent measurements but will share those at a later time.
As always, thanks for reading. I will check back in tomorrow!
About Me
- *Me
- Tampa Bay Area, Florida
- I am a mother, teacher, photographer, and traveler on the road to happiness. A third year teacher, and grad student, trying to juggle my career whilest maintaining familial bliss and attempting to find my way back to a whopping 40lb weight loss I achieved when I had nowhere else I needed to be but the gym.
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