Are you? I’m asking this question because it is our EGO that affects our behavior when we as many say “step outside of the box”. Our “comfort zone” in life really prevents our greatness from being unleash. Now I will share my story of “My EGO”. Yes I had one and so do you, but I amContinue reading “Are You Willing to Risk Your EGO”
Tag Archives: Rheumatoid arthritis
High Energy Days Frighten Me
Working out has great benefits, but those days when my energy level is soaring and working out does not fatigue me I am at a lost. On these days I complete so much, so why am I frightened? It’s the bedtime seriously when this happens I may sleep only 2-3 hours not good. Adequate sleepContinue reading “High Energy Days Frighten Me”
Sharing About Me and My Journey
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”
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”
When to Increase Your Weights
Increasing your weights is a decision that I have found several females have difficulty knowing when and how much. This should be a very easy decision, how ever it can be made difficult if you are listening to the negativity of weightlifting especially for females. I know as I have and many females have herContinue reading “When to Increase Your Weights”
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”
Braging on My Progress- Workouts
I am currently doing a workout programmed with focuses on total body with many different routines and Phases. I have completed Phase 1 and am sharing a few of my progress of Day 1 to the completion of Phase 1. REVERSE LUNGES 15X2X15X2 30X2X10X3 SQUATS 15X2X15X2` 30X2X10X3 SUMO SQUATS 12X2X15X2 40X2X10X3 HIP HINGES 15X2X15X2Continue reading “Braging on My Progress- Workouts”
Fatigued and Workouts
Having long days working sometimes really interferes with my workouts. It really takes self motivation and on these trying days, however I reflect on my why. My why is two-fold. 1. Is to be healthy, after years of battling with an eating disorder, reflecting and sharing eating disorders are not always a consistent behavior norContinue reading “Fatigued and Workouts”
Working Out With RA-Excuses or Not
Working out with rheumatoid arthritis can be a challenge. I hear so many people use it as an excuse, and “Why not”. I know please do not yell, there is pain. Yes I know because I am one with RA, and at a young age (juvenile RA). If you are one with RA or knowContinue reading “Working Out With RA-Excuses or Not”
