Getting ready for the Walk challenge

Tomorrow starts the ivillage.com Walk challenge. I'm really looking forward to getting started and walking my butt off.(literally) I had to rethink that tae bo thing, Sheesh!! The man was trying to kill me!! If I ever do Tae Bo again it will have to be the beginner DVDs.
I am having computer issues so if you do not hear from me in a while, know that I haven't given up! I will continue to strive for better health, and look and feel better about myself.
Hopefully this fool thing lets me log on and I can post my updates during my walk challenge.
If not, I will try get back to you as soon as I can.

Keep up the good work Ladies!

Wish me well!! :-)
Sassy

Back in the saddle!

Hello world!

The weekend proved to a difficult one. I did absolutely nothing pertaining to working out.
I was so tired,I really didn't feel like being bothered. I tried to talk myself into getting up and doing something but one look myself still in my pj's @ 11:00am. Head looking like Gumby.
I dragged my sorry tail back to bed!
My neighbor gave me a couple of Prevention walk DVDs. I popped on in this afternoon and did a 30 min workout. The whole time I was thinking Lawd, I should have never skipped my workout.
Lesson learned and appreciated. I'm going to continue to use these tapes until October. I signed up for The walk Challenge on ivillage.com I am going to do something I never thought I 'd do. I'm going to Tae Bo!

I tried it years ago and couldn't get through the warm up!
The whole time thinking to myself How in the heck does he expect me to be able to do that!
I had the wrong mental attitude back then. I am much more determined to get the body I want now.
I really think I can do it this time.
Wish me well :-)
Sassy

Free day

I didn't workout today. I decided to give myself a break. my legs hurt so bad this morning, i just layed there finallyI tooksome Pain killer to get some relief.
Tomorrow I plan to walk the entire Walk fit VHS( 3 miles) That should put me back on track.
I didn't weigh myself today. I was too chicken. I will do it tomorrow for sure.

I've Got Owies!!!

MY WHOLE ENTIRE BODY HURTS!!!! I got up this morning making so much noise,Snap Crackle an Pop had nothing on me!
I wondered seriously if I were going to be able to do my workout. Today is strength training day and that's the reason I'm hurting.

Wanting the body of my dreams( I actually dreamed about it last night! LOL)I sucked it up and went 4 it.
I only walked 1 mile this morning and will walk the second before bed.(Need help getting to sleep)
I ate oatmeal for breakfast and had a light lunch.
Now I'm going for a long hot soak!!!

"Keepin it movin"
Sassy

My inspiration

I found a picture of Ki toy ( my future body) Johnson

She is my height(an inch taller) and has the body I once possessed before giving birth 4 times and engaged in a sedimentary lifestyle.

I do believe I can get to this body again If I try hard and workout and eat right.

My oldest daughter (17) gave me a weird look when I told her I wanted my body to look like Ki toy's. Like because I'm 34 and HER mother I'm not supposed to have a sexy body! The nerve of her!

Where does she think she got the body she has. The Same place I got mine.She got it from her Mama.

Funny though, when I had a sexy body I wore big T-Shirts and keep myself covered.

I don't want to be walking around half naked. I live a modest lifestyle that reflects my Christian values. I just want to be able to go into a store and pic out what I like that's tasteful and be able to fit into it. Having a body like Ki toy's will only boost my self image.

And my husband will like it too.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Workout

Today I did my 2 mile walk I felt so good I tried to dance around a little.(I really need to learn how) No strength training today

I stretched 4 15 Min's.

Sassy

I have come to realize, I'm just not a morning person. I've tried to get up early and stay up after my family leaves for work and school, I just can't do it. I think I have too much to do at night to get enough sleep. I dunno :)
A...ny Ho When I did get up , I ate a cup of soup and warmed up to do my 2 mile walk. I did that and a strength training program I found on Realage.com that is very do-able, somewhat. its a 20 minute workout, today I did it twice so I got 40 mins.

I feel real good and energized. If i keep my caloric intake to a minimum(1800cpd) and continue to exercise regularly hopefully I'll see some pounds or inches lost.
I think I may need a supplement. I've heard some use a fat burner, which kind? Does it really help? Tell me, Tell me!!!
:) sassy

2 mile walk

I just finished my 2 mile walk and I have to say I really feel good. For the first time since I started I finished the whole 2 miles without stopping!( woo hoo!! Go me! )
I got up with my husband and kids this morning, fixed breakfast (oatmeal) and actually ate it!
I started my water and am well on my way to finishing it too.

Not to sound cocky,but I think I got this walking thang down. What I really need is a Low cost, preferably no cost workout for my arms(Saddle bags) and my tummy.
any suggestions would helpful.
wish me well :-)
sassy