Boss Diva Fitness

It's going to be soooo nice when going on vacation don't mean stopping all efforts at taking care of my fitness. Since I was leaving on a Friday morning....I skipped all workouts Monday-Thursday to tidy up loose ends....last minute items, packing, extra cleaning.... then of course since there is no cooking (and preparing) while on vacay, we ate comfort food for SEVEN (7) days straight....plus alcohol....alot of alcohol. Then when I return, I get sick and down for an additional week. I just wish..being fit was more apart of my everyday life... without thinking....natural state. I shouldn't even want that extra piece of fried chicken knowing the effect it will have on my body. There is a consequence for every action....and I should want to protect the work I've already invested in my body. I have to make a conscience effort at all time. There's no ifs, ands or buts about it. This will always be a part of me. My fitness goals whether I'm trying to lose or trying to...

As I mark off the days to my sisterhood vacation week/cruise, I'm really now focused on my dietary intake. It feels really satisfying to see my daughter make an effort. Don't know if it's me nagging or seeing my practices continue for a long period of time or if she just see that she wants to improve her own body....whatever got her on board..I'm grateful. To me the more my immediate family can jump on board the better. The garage is all set up for weight training....and since my bedroom is away from everyone else ...I can do floorwork without distractions. I Just feel all the components are getting much easier for me to live the lifestyle I want....it's all on me. I have no excuses....so I don't offer any excuses. Feeling good about me getting better. Today I'm getting back on my hormones.....some folks say I've been a lil bitchy.....lol....We'll see how that goes. Sunshyne Out.

Dang it's been a minute since I've blogged...Over a month. I enjoyed the 5 weeks for structured bootcamp. Something about knowing my exact schedule was exactly what I needed. Her meal plans were easy to follow although I didn't follow them on most days. In the end I didn't lose any weight but I lost 3 inches in my thighs and almost 3 inches in my waist so it was worth it to me. The first week without the camp schedule I was totally lost on what to do.....just winging it. At the job, they have opened up a nice fitness wellness center. It's the place to be right now so very overcrowded. My first experience at the beginners Zumba class was horrible.....she was so uncoordinated and appeared to not know her own routine. Yesterday I attended the Bootcamp Training Class and it was GREAT. We jogged, did squats, planks, mountain climbers, high knees and other things that had me sweating my weave out. I loved it. And although I hate to hang around till 6 after work, I think t...

I started a week late into a Fit Chick Bootcamp. I find that I need someone yelling for me to do specific things...i like group classes....it motivates me to not look like the one girl that can't keep up. Today was a two hour class and after a dance and stretch  aerobit workout for about 35 minutes, the instruction informed us we would be taking a 3 mile powerwalk. I haven't walked that far since my 5k in October (yes 4 months ago) ...but I handled it like a trooper. Wasn't in the front of the group but I kept pretty good pace and wasn't last either. I finished in good time. My muscles are sore like crazy but I'm glad I'm back in a group challenging class.

Long and short of it....I'm stuck with weight loss. Could be I'm not pushing myself enough...could be I'm still over-portioned....could be my metabolism... Could, Would, Should. UGH. I read alot of blogs and websites boasting people that follow some slight modification for one week and lose over 5lbs....I've never experienced that. Even in the beginning, my loss has never been over 2lbs at a time. Very frustrating because I've made alot of changes in my physical activities and eating habits. I've even helped others with their plan. Ugh. Not discouraged enough to give up but I am discouraged. I just don't want to feel like I have to give up every single thing I enjoy in life. oh well....Sunshyne Out.

Yesterday I was definitely in a funk. I can't seem to break that 20lb mark. I've dabbled around the same 5 pounds like forever. Almost everyday someone tells me I'm definitely losing.....I don't see it. I wear the same clothes and the scale is not moving. But I keep moving....I have definitely conquered the exercise mentality ...without fail I workout 5 times a week. Some days I try to talk myself out of the kickboxing class but I always feel great once I've accomplished anothe workout. Everyone in the class are advance MMA fighters....Seems they only do the class to appease me....I'm the new pink elephant in the room. Thank goodness they never make me feel that way. I'm headed to my regular Zumba class tonight with the girls and I'm really hoping the instructor takes it up a notch. Considering finding a more challenging class.... I catch on the dance moves almost instantly and I noticed in the last few classes that I'm so into it that I freestyle an...

Sometimes I don't know if pain/discomfort I'm experiencing is simply weight related or if it's something I really should get checked. I've noticed my knee is constantly irritated. Only my left knee. At Zumba last night I could barely lean to the left while squat/plie. I kinda loosens up toward the end of the hour of aerobic activity but still hurts. Some kicks and such in MMA fitness really twist my knee up..... I was thinking that maybe because I'm not getting up on my toes more that the shoe-to-carpet connection is jarring on my knee but I'm just not sure. Every morning when I jump out of bed I'm limping pretty noticeably and this morning was no different. As the old folks say "Arthur was acting up" ...that is a possibility (arthritis) since it was very irritated during this morning's rainy weather. I guess I will mention it when I go for my regular checkup in a month but for now I'll just keep working it out. ugh.....Sunshyne Out.! (phot...