My fitness journey to where I am TODAY has not been one of ease. To begin my journey and stay focus at the beginning was with difficult. First let me say my journey is continuous and a life style. Okay, sharing, I have a history of an eating disorder, contributing factors, low self-esteem (parents payContinue reading “Sharing About Me and My Journey”
Category Archives: working out with RA
How I Handle Depleted Energy Before Workout……. Sometimes
There are days when my energy level and mind-set are not synced. My mind knows what workout I will be doing and my body’s energy on a scale of 1-10 is a 2 and we know at least I know that is a poor piss workout. The “sometimes” has meaning. If my energy level is lowContinue reading “How I Handle Depleted Energy Before Workout……. Sometimes”
The Challenge of Weight Lifitng
Weightlifting can sometimes be a challenge. There are days I can bench 85 -100 pounds, I can squat the same amount, and then there are days…….. I must decrease my weights. Sometimes it is because of a RA (rheumatoid arthritis flare), but there are days I just don’t have the strength. Of course there are factorsContinue reading “The Challenge of Weight Lifitng”
Pictures…Tell a Story
I recently looked at a picture that was taken of me on a family reunion. I really was not satisfied with the picture, in my mind I saw a fat roll, my cheeks a little chunky, really I have hig cheek bones. Then I thought about it, this is progress girl, remember what you look like last year. IContinue reading “Pictures…Tell a Story”
Nutrition is A Key Part of Workouts
Working out has become a part of my life. My workouts have assisted me in transforming my body and my lifestyle. I also know regardless how hard and the frequency of my workouts, it is all ccancelled if I my intake is out of control. Not only must I have adequate nutrition, my portions andContinue reading “Nutrition is A Key Part of Workouts”
Is it Always Good to Push Limits In Workout
Is it ? is it always good to push the limits in a workout? I’m not sure about this. I do think it is individualized and everyone must know their limits. I do believe pushing the limits is great when you have had adequate sleep, nutrition, energized and ready for the challenge. As for myself I knowContinue reading “Is it Always Good to Push Limits In Workout”
Wednesday Leg Workout
Today was a great leg day workout: Side to side squats 25x2x10x3 Alt. weighted squat jump 20 x10x3 Figure 4 squats 20x10x3 Slider side lunge 20x2x10x3 Low rocking side lunge 20x2x10x3 Sumo double slide 20x10x3 Sumo cross jump 20x10x3 Goblet sumo squat 40x10x3 What a leg day
My Workout Struggle With Flares
There are days when working out things so difficult especially when I am having a flare. I have to make a decision whether to continue a workout or put it to the side. Then I think do I really want to be a quitter every time I feel plain that I know I can endure.Continue reading “My Workout Struggle With Flares”
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