Tues, Jan 25
5:30am - 6:30pm
Bootcamp - focused on arms today with lots of lunges too...finished with 6 laps - a little over a half mile. An interval, cross training class that was pretty tough today. Lots of sweating!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
First Day!
So today was my first day of pre-training workout. Pre-training is what I'm calling my workouts before the actual 14-week beginner training program begins. I will include the day, time, location and a few more details about the workout. Here goes:
Mon, Jan 24
Approx 5:45am
Lifecenter
Ran the track for 30 minutes (Easy) and then did some abs. Overall it felt pretty good for not running for like 24 days!
Mon, Jan 24
Approx 5:45am
Lifecenter
Ran the track for 30 minutes (Easy) and then did some abs. Overall it felt pretty good for not running for like 24 days!
I'm Published!
Okay, so I'm not even going to pretend that this blog entry is NOT a shameless plug for my book, because it is! And yes, I published it on a self-publishing site, but - so what!!! It is still pretty cool if I do say so myself. Some of you know that I did print a draft of the book that was, shall we say, "sub-par". That is if you want page numbers to correspond with the right pages and fonts to match. Whatever - details, details! I'm a writer and not an editor, people! I was just too impatient to wait anymore so I had a few copies printed in its "draft" form. Those are now for archival purposes.
HOWEVER - the kinks are worked out, it has been thoroughly proofed again and the final product is available for the public at large (no pun intended...its about weight loss) to enjoy!
Where can you find it, Lisa? Glad you asked. You can go to www.lulu.com and search for the title of the book, "Losing to Gain". You can either download it for like $5.99 or purchase your very own printed copy for $15.94. Or you can tell me you want one and I can get one for you for like $10.
So, commercial over. Just had to share!
HOWEVER - the kinks are worked out, it has been thoroughly proofed again and the final product is available for the public at large (no pun intended...its about weight loss) to enjoy!
Where can you find it, Lisa? Glad you asked. You can go to www.lulu.com and search for the title of the book, "Losing to Gain". You can either download it for like $5.99 or purchase your very own printed copy for $15.94. Or you can tell me you want one and I can get one for you for like $10.
So, commercial over. Just had to share!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Waiting for Weight Watchers
As you know I am a committed Weight Watchers member fo sho. I am passionate about the program, faithfully go to meetings every week on Saturday at 7:30am and talk about the program all the time. So, naturally when a receptionist mentioned working for Weight Watchers in Nov 2009 after I became a Lifetime member at goal, again, I immediately went online and applied. A week or so later I got an email reply that politely notified me that they were not currently hiring. I was bummed, but realized that it was not meant to be at this time. I began my blog and then my book and life continued.
With the roll-out of the new Points Plus program, things changed. I was notified that there was an Informational meeting scheduled to provide interested folks with info on working for Weight Watchers. I attended and was really excited about what I learned. All of the qualifications the woman highlighted that they were looking for in a leader were strengths that I had and/or things that applied to me! I mean if I can't work as a trainer for the Biggest Loser like Jillian Michaels, or be a designer for the Extreme HomeMakeover, like Tye Pennington, I want to do this!!! How awesome would it be to be able to work for an organization that I really believe in on a personal level and be able to motivate and inspire people to reach their goals?! Hell, I would pay them to be able to do that! Not that I don't like my job, but come on! You can't compete with that!!
So, I went to the next step and had a phone interview the next week. The interview went very well and I was assured that I had the personality for the job, etc. However, my availability was of concern. Oh, crap, my day job. Yeah, there is that. In order to make it work I would have to be able to get to a meeting by 5ish and my hours just don't work with that schedule. The manager called me the next day and we had a really good conversation about how the training is expensive and they don't want to train someone if they don't have a place for them, etc. I get it. I was still heartbroken, though. I would have wanted to do at least one meeting and get my foot in the door. I encouraged her to keep my name on file in case something changed with either my schedule or their meeting schedule. She was disappointed it wouldn't work out now too.
I now realize that this again is not the time for this, even though I want it really bad. This is a hard pill to swallow for me. But, it is not on my time schedule. So, time number 2 of "not yet" from Weight Watchers. But I can wait. After all, third time's the charm, right?!
With the roll-out of the new Points Plus program, things changed. I was notified that there was an Informational meeting scheduled to provide interested folks with info on working for Weight Watchers. I attended and was really excited about what I learned. All of the qualifications the woman highlighted that they were looking for in a leader were strengths that I had and/or things that applied to me! I mean if I can't work as a trainer for the Biggest Loser like Jillian Michaels, or be a designer for the Extreme HomeMakeover, like Tye Pennington, I want to do this!!! How awesome would it be to be able to work for an organization that I really believe in on a personal level and be able to motivate and inspire people to reach their goals?! Hell, I would pay them to be able to do that! Not that I don't like my job, but come on! You can't compete with that!!
So, I went to the next step and had a phone interview the next week. The interview went very well and I was assured that I had the personality for the job, etc. However, my availability was of concern. Oh, crap, my day job. Yeah, there is that. In order to make it work I would have to be able to get to a meeting by 5ish and my hours just don't work with that schedule. The manager called me the next day and we had a really good conversation about how the training is expensive and they don't want to train someone if they don't have a place for them, etc. I get it. I was still heartbroken, though. I would have wanted to do at least one meeting and get my foot in the door. I encouraged her to keep my name on file in case something changed with either my schedule or their meeting schedule. She was disappointed it wouldn't work out now too.
I now realize that this again is not the time for this, even though I want it really bad. This is a hard pill to swallow for me. But, it is not on my time schedule. So, time number 2 of "not yet" from Weight Watchers. But I can wait. After all, third time's the charm, right?!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
My Olympic Event!
So, apparently I found my Olympic event this morning at boot camp - should I ever decide to train, and get accepted into the Olympics that is. As part of our warm-up, we did these "bear crawl" exercises across the gym floor. First, we did the modified one which was we essentially bent down with our legs straight and walked our hands up to the top of where we couldn't reach anymore and then walked our legs up, and so on for the entire length of the gym and then back - backwards. Not that I'm competitive or anything, but I totally schooled the other two ladies with this! I wasn't really trying to, but it was just easy for me, I guess. We have done similar exercises in Bosu class, so maybe that is why it was my "event", but it def was. Then, we did the total bear crawl where you basically just crawl across the floor on your hands and feet (very hard to describe in words). Again, I bested my bootcamp friends (who, by the way are very nice - and just the right amount of "chattiness"). I even heard one of them mention, "Whoa, Lisa, you are a beast at this!!" And it wasn't like I was just beating them by a hair - I was beating them by like a half-court length! It is just so random, because it was totally easy for me and I didn't' think anything of it where it was obviously challenging to others who were at a similar fitness level as me, from what I could tell.
This is so true in life too, isn't it? Sometimes we downplay our strengths rather than celebrate them. It is so much easier to be critical of the things we need to work on and focus on those, rather than appreciate or even be aware of our strengths or areas in which we excel.
So, do you think the bear crawl would be in the summer or winter Olympic games? Just checkin'!
This is so true in life too, isn't it? Sometimes we downplay our strengths rather than celebrate them. It is so much easier to be critical of the things we need to work on and focus on those, rather than appreciate or even be aware of our strengths or areas in which we excel.
So, do you think the bear crawl would be in the summer or winter Olympic games? Just checkin'!
Monday, January 17, 2011
The Fear Factor
No, I'm not talking about the TV show. I think it is still on. I could never watch it. You know, the one that involves doing crazy stunts and eating live worms and (gag), okay, enough of that.
No, I'm talking about fear...our fear...okay, actually my fear. Ever since I registered for the 1/2 marathon earlier this month I have been stalled in my running routine (read: haven't run at all). I have worked out, but been really hesitant to run. The 14 week training program starts the first week of February. What is going on, right?! Now, for those of you who know me well, you know that I usually have to ponder things, and then talk about them, ad nauseum, and maybe even write about them, before I finally figure them out. It is just part of my hard-wiring, I guess.
This probably explains why I haven't blogged in awhile. I've been trying to figure this all out before expressing it. It finally dawned on me the other day, while I was Facebook chatting with a friend. I'm scared. Not, "Halloween & Michael Myers" scared, but fearful. Of what, one might ask. It is psychological fear. I think I have a fear of failure about this race. What happens if I can't do it? What happens if I get injured? What if I have to walk?? How will I feel if I can't do it?? These questions and self doubts have been haunting me ever since I signed up. I have also had some negative thoughts creep in lately like, "You aren't a runner". "13 miles is too far." "What the hell are you thinking?" If that isn't bad enough I think in a way I also have a fear of success...in terms of wondering what I will do next after I finish or what if it doesn't feel as great at the end as I think it will? After thinking about this and even writing this now I have come to one big conclusion.
I think too friggin' much!!!!
What ever happened to just enjoying the journey and not worrying about the end goal?! This is what I need to do. I need to squash the self doubts and questions before they start and concentrate on one workout at a time. I have to remember to be disciplined, focused and committed to my training - one workout at a time. At the end of the day, I have the right to fail. I have the right to succeed. Whichever it is it will be my choice, but I want to enjoy the journey and go kicking and screaming either way.
IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME!!!!
No, I'm talking about fear...our fear...okay, actually my fear. Ever since I registered for the 1/2 marathon earlier this month I have been stalled in my running routine (read: haven't run at all). I have worked out, but been really hesitant to run. The 14 week training program starts the first week of February. What is going on, right?! Now, for those of you who know me well, you know that I usually have to ponder things, and then talk about them, ad nauseum, and maybe even write about them, before I finally figure them out. It is just part of my hard-wiring, I guess.
This probably explains why I haven't blogged in awhile. I've been trying to figure this all out before expressing it. It finally dawned on me the other day, while I was Facebook chatting with a friend. I'm scared. Not, "Halloween & Michael Myers" scared, but fearful. Of what, one might ask. It is psychological fear. I think I have a fear of failure about this race. What happens if I can't do it? What happens if I get injured? What if I have to walk?? How will I feel if I can't do it?? These questions and self doubts have been haunting me ever since I signed up. I have also had some negative thoughts creep in lately like, "You aren't a runner". "13 miles is too far." "What the hell are you thinking?" If that isn't bad enough I think in a way I also have a fear of success...in terms of wondering what I will do next after I finish or what if it doesn't feel as great at the end as I think it will? After thinking about this and even writing this now I have come to one big conclusion.
I think too friggin' much!!!!
What ever happened to just enjoying the journey and not worrying about the end goal?! This is what I need to do. I need to squash the self doubts and questions before they start and concentrate on one workout at a time. I have to remember to be disciplined, focused and committed to my training - one workout at a time. At the end of the day, I have the right to fail. I have the right to succeed. Whichever it is it will be my choice, but I want to enjoy the journey and go kicking and screaming either way.
IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME!!!!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
"Signs, Signs, Everywhere There's Signs"
So, I've been thinking seriously about whether or not to commit to running a 1/2 marathon this spring. I think the Cleveland one is in May. Then, in the last 24 hours I've noticed a few signs that seem to be pointing me in the direction that "yes" I should commit to doing it!
First, I had a conversation with a colleague yesterday who mentioned that another colleague is getting a group together to train for the Cleveland marathon. He views running as a very spiritual thing and connects with your relationship to God sorta thing - "running is life" is the mantra. I totally dig that and actually kinda feel the spiritual connection too. Next, I remembered to grab my Women's Running magazine this morning to look at during lunch and it has a big article on the cover about "running your fastest 1/2 marathon". And then the clincher was, guess what they were talking about on my radio station when I was just getting to work this morning? Yes, you guessed it - running a marathon! The female radio personality announced that she is going to train to run a marathon. She has done a couple of 1/2's before, but never a full one. In their conversation, she also mentioned how running is a very spiritual exercise for her. Are you kidding me?!! Okay, God, I get it! I guess I need to just do this once and for all!
I'm nervous a bit, however. It is kinda like what they say about being a writer. In order to be a good writer you have to write...and write...and write. And conquer that blank sheet of paper or computer screen again and again and write...write...and write. That just totally crushes my fantasy about being a writer in a cabin in the woods someplace, wrapped in a warm sweater and slippers, with a fresh cup of hazelnut coffee and classical music playing in the background with a Labrador at my feet. The fact of the matter is that writing is hard work and involves a lot of...writing!!!
The same goes for training for this run. In my head I picture coming across the finish line in slow motion, with a big smile and being greeted by my family and receiving a cool medal. However, what does it take to get there? Lots of running...running...and then running some more. Facing that pavement or that track day after day to run and run and run some more. The bottom line is that it requires a lot of work and discipline. Can I do it??!! Can I get a whoo, whoo people?!! Okay, that is better!!!
First, I had a conversation with a colleague yesterday who mentioned that another colleague is getting a group together to train for the Cleveland marathon. He views running as a very spiritual thing and connects with your relationship to God sorta thing - "running is life" is the mantra. I totally dig that and actually kinda feel the spiritual connection too. Next, I remembered to grab my Women's Running magazine this morning to look at during lunch and it has a big article on the cover about "running your fastest 1/2 marathon". And then the clincher was, guess what they were talking about on my radio station when I was just getting to work this morning? Yes, you guessed it - running a marathon! The female radio personality announced that she is going to train to run a marathon. She has done a couple of 1/2's before, but never a full one. In their conversation, she also mentioned how running is a very spiritual exercise for her. Are you kidding me?!! Okay, God, I get it! I guess I need to just do this once and for all!
I'm nervous a bit, however. It is kinda like what they say about being a writer. In order to be a good writer you have to write...and write...and write. And conquer that blank sheet of paper or computer screen again and again and write...write...and write. That just totally crushes my fantasy about being a writer in a cabin in the woods someplace, wrapped in a warm sweater and slippers, with a fresh cup of hazelnut coffee and classical music playing in the background with a Labrador at my feet. The fact of the matter is that writing is hard work and involves a lot of...writing!!!
The same goes for training for this run. In my head I picture coming across the finish line in slow motion, with a big smile and being greeted by my family and receiving a cool medal. However, what does it take to get there? Lots of running...running...and then running some more. Facing that pavement or that track day after day to run and run and run some more. The bottom line is that it requires a lot of work and discipline. Can I do it??!! Can I get a whoo, whoo people?!! Okay, that is better!!!
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