I seriously need to invest in a sprinkler.
Or hire one of the 47 neighboring kids to come water my plants everyday.
I get home and the thought of standing outside holding a hose for another 15 minutes is overwhelming. You would think its the end of the world.
Its not.
But I literally scroll through articles, facebook, twitter, and instagram on my phone while I do it. Otherwise, the entire watering process would last about 1.3 minutes before I lost my mind.
Again, why I have not invested in a sprinkler, I have no clue.
Its like punching myself in the ribs at this point. I am numb and apparently ok with it.
My latest article went up today and I have to say thank you thank you (http://activedgefit.com/throwing-out-the-f-word/), for the email/message feedback. I truly appreciate your kind words, and am thrilled to be a part of your journey in some form or fashion.
It always amazes me how every story resonates in a different way with each writing. You people are unbelievable, and your stories of resilience, inspiring.
Thank you for sharing.
Today was Brian's birthday...37...wow.
I met him when he was 25, and I came to him for help recovering from one of the darkest chapters in my life. I wanted to get healthy again, and he offered an opportunity to not only regain control of my life, but ultimately pave the way for my career. He kicked my ass with workouts, and honestly there were a few times in the pool I thought I was either going to vomit, punch him, or drown...or all 3 in that exact order.
He always told me I'd make a great trainer and to let him know when I was ready to start after college....well, that was 8 years ago and the rest is history.
Happy Birthday B, and here's to many more!
Another great day in the gym.
Folks were right on point with everything and I was pumped to do a handful of successful weigh-ins today. My ladies are doing their homework and I love it. 10 pounds here, another 4 pounds there,...very cool.
Ok, bedtime...Busy morning and then time to get the applejuice keg ready for Little Miss P-Diddle. Girls Night! Watch out...
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Friday, June 29, 2012
Birthday Suit,...check.
My 29th year...
I woke up this morning at 3am with the sobering thought that holy crap, I'm 29 today. Not necessarily a huge milestone for some, but for whatever reason its hit me like a ton of bricks. I'm not quite sure if I feel 29,...some days 18, some 62, and other days I'm convinced I'm in my mid-40s about to face a crisis of epic proportion. Run for the hills when that happens.
But for today, I will celebrate me and realistically have a few minor freak-outs as the day rolls on...
Somehow I manage to cry every year on my birthday. Its like my ovaries take over and next thing you know I'm weeping like a baby. Yes, there's a good chance that will happen today...probably when I go to the Nike Outlet store and they don't have my size in the shoes I want. I might throw a tantrum. My birthday, my rules.....and then naturally you'll see me on the evening news.
Ok, first cry of the day just occurred. Kelly just called and had Payton sing Happy Birthday over the phone. 2 minutes later I'm boo-hooing to Kelly about why I cry every year and then mom calls and there I go again. What a mess. At this rate I will be drinking birthday cocktails by myself at 10am.
Whew, ok its game time. I've got a workout planned, a client at noon, and then the day is mine. Thank you all for the birthday wishes, cards, facebook messages, and texts. Seriously, I am blessed beyond measure to be surrounded by some amazing people. I am so grateful for you, and promise to give all I am during my 29th year. :)
Have a lovely day folks!
I woke up this morning at 3am with the sobering thought that holy crap, I'm 29 today. Not necessarily a huge milestone for some, but for whatever reason its hit me like a ton of bricks. I'm not quite sure if I feel 29,...some days 18, some 62, and other days I'm convinced I'm in my mid-40s about to face a crisis of epic proportion. Run for the hills when that happens.
But for today, I will celebrate me and realistically have a few minor freak-outs as the day rolls on...
Somehow I manage to cry every year on my birthday. Its like my ovaries take over and next thing you know I'm weeping like a baby. Yes, there's a good chance that will happen today...probably when I go to the Nike Outlet store and they don't have my size in the shoes I want. I might throw a tantrum. My birthday, my rules.....and then naturally you'll see me on the evening news.
Ok, first cry of the day just occurred. Kelly just called and had Payton sing Happy Birthday over the phone. 2 minutes later I'm boo-hooing to Kelly about why I cry every year and then mom calls and there I go again. What a mess. At this rate I will be drinking birthday cocktails by myself at 10am.
Whew, ok its game time. I've got a workout planned, a client at noon, and then the day is mine. Thank you all for the birthday wishes, cards, facebook messages, and texts. Seriously, I am blessed beyond measure to be surrounded by some amazing people. I am so grateful for you, and promise to give all I am during my 29th year. :)
Have a lovely day folks!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Monday Kicks and Gifts
Facebook is not letting me post comments right now.
Amazing.
The one time this week I want to comment on a status and it refuses to cooperate, and yet Peggy-Sue-Talkbox has successfully posted 7 times since noon about her dog, kids, neighbor, job, and bowel movements. Completely unnecessary. I'll be over it in a few minutes...for now, I will marinate in my bitterness...
Today kicked me...hard. I was more tired than yesterday and don't really remember much of the drive to work. I had death grip on the coffee mug and Kesha was blasting in my ears. There is nothing calm and relaxing about my morning commute. Its pretty much a coffee-drunk-rock-concert in the Galant for the entire 21 miles.
My morning clients were a trip, and even came bearing gifts. Fueling the addiction, Lora shows up with coffee beans...it was like a moth to a flame. Perfect gift for a Monday....or any day for that matter. Thank you Lora!! That was very thoughtful :)
My workout proved to be a ridiculous struggle. Some days it flows. Some days I'd rather take a punch to the face and hope for the best. Everything felt heavier than it should have. My chest routine was much harder than last week, and biceps seemed to follow suit. 40 minutes in and I was hating life. Sounds so positive. Its the truth. I was exhausted and frustrated, and to sugar coat it would be a lie. Yes, even I don't like my workouts some days. Why does that shock people? Embrace the suck and keep moving. Oh I was embracing it all right. It was practically groping me.
I was happy to be done and get in the shower. Most days I get in there and experience momentary paralysis. I have no intentions of moving...much less scrubbing. Today was one of those days. I was running up the water bill and quite frankly didn't care. I was contemplating life. Ok, that's a lie. I was just thinking that the bench in the shower should come slightly padded and perhaps with an armrest. Someone get on that...
8:20pm.
There is a good chance that I fall asleep while typing. I can hardly keep my eyes open. I have a few more things I want to address, but I honestly need to get in bed. Have a great Monday night folks, and I'll catch ya tomorrow!
Amazing.
The one time this week I want to comment on a status and it refuses to cooperate, and yet Peggy-Sue-Talkbox has successfully posted 7 times since noon about her dog, kids, neighbor, job, and bowel movements. Completely unnecessary. I'll be over it in a few minutes...for now, I will marinate in my bitterness...
Today kicked me...hard. I was more tired than yesterday and don't really remember much of the drive to work. I had death grip on the coffee mug and Kesha was blasting in my ears. There is nothing calm and relaxing about my morning commute. Its pretty much a coffee-drunk-rock-concert in the Galant for the entire 21 miles.
My morning clients were a trip, and even came bearing gifts. Fueling the addiction, Lora shows up with coffee beans...it was like a moth to a flame. Perfect gift for a Monday....or any day for that matter. Thank you Lora!! That was very thoughtful :)
My workout proved to be a ridiculous struggle. Some days it flows. Some days I'd rather take a punch to the face and hope for the best. Everything felt heavier than it should have. My chest routine was much harder than last week, and biceps seemed to follow suit. 40 minutes in and I was hating life. Sounds so positive. Its the truth. I was exhausted and frustrated, and to sugar coat it would be a lie. Yes, even I don't like my workouts some days. Why does that shock people? Embrace the suck and keep moving. Oh I was embracing it all right. It was practically groping me.
I was happy to be done and get in the shower. Most days I get in there and experience momentary paralysis. I have no intentions of moving...much less scrubbing. Today was one of those days. I was running up the water bill and quite frankly didn't care. I was contemplating life. Ok, that's a lie. I was just thinking that the bench in the shower should come slightly padded and perhaps with an armrest. Someone get on that...
8:20pm.
There is a good chance that I fall asleep while typing. I can hardly keep my eyes open. I have a few more things I want to address, but I honestly need to get in bed. Have a great Monday night folks, and I'll catch ya tomorrow!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Dri-fit Liars
I need to be outside watering the plants, but if I actually sweat anymore today I just might say to heck with it all and move north. Apparently Spring completely passed us by and now here we are dripping like sinners and considering shedding every piece of clothing for sake of ventilation. For all of you who keep the house at a sweltering 80+ degrees, we may never be friends....I would constantly have pit stains...which bothers me enough to avoid it. My house is currently at 68...feels amazing. I look at it like this, if I get chilly I can put on another layer,....but when its hot, there is only so much I can take off before someone gets offended.
I'm just happy to stop sweating for the first time since 8am.
What a nutty morning.
By the time I made it to my workout, I was well beyond my word limit. I strapped on the head phones and hit the ground running. Don't take that literally. It was leg day...which means absolutely no running :). Speaking of headphones, I got a new pair and will probably never go back to the cheap crap I was buying before. For the first time, there was actual bass in my ear...thank God. The FULL rap/rock/workout experience. I was lost in the eardrum busting party going on in there...amazing. It was a good leg day,...tiring, but good. I threw in several supersets and plyo moves just to top off the hump-day workout. Tough love. I can't just bombard everyone else with it, I have to save a little for myself.
One thing I forgot to include yesterday was a VERY cool shout out to my dear client Kelly. I took her stats yesterday to gauge her progress, and it was an affirming "ah-ha" moment. I feel as though I preach to women DAILY about how the scale can be so deceptive, and yet we so often fall victim to this "I HAVE to weigh____" mentality. So when I have moments like I did with Kelly its awesome. Her weight was the same as when she started...which, for a woman her height and build was an acceptable number. HOWEVER, her percent bodyfat was down over 10%. That's huge. That equated to a 17 pound fat loss/muscle gain. Her clothes are fitting much differently and she said she's even into a pair of pants she's dreamed of wearing but has never been able to until now. I was absolutely thrilled for her. And as a woman, that is such an empowering feeling that ultimately permeates every aspect of your life. Very cool...way to go girl!!
Well, on that note I am out. Dishes to wash, people to stalk on facebook, the usual night routine. You laugh, and yet you're about to open a new tab right now....shame shame. Niiiight!
I'm just happy to stop sweating for the first time since 8am.
What a nutty morning.
By the time I made it to my workout, I was well beyond my word limit. I strapped on the head phones and hit the ground running. Don't take that literally. It was leg day...which means absolutely no running :). Speaking of headphones, I got a new pair and will probably never go back to the cheap crap I was buying before. For the first time, there was actual bass in my ear...thank God. The FULL rap/rock/workout experience. I was lost in the eardrum busting party going on in there...amazing. It was a good leg day,...tiring, but good. I threw in several supersets and plyo moves just to top off the hump-day workout. Tough love. I can't just bombard everyone else with it, I have to save a little for myself.
One thing I forgot to include yesterday was a VERY cool shout out to my dear client Kelly. I took her stats yesterday to gauge her progress, and it was an affirming "ah-ha" moment. I feel as though I preach to women DAILY about how the scale can be so deceptive, and yet we so often fall victim to this "I HAVE to weigh____" mentality. So when I have moments like I did with Kelly its awesome. Her weight was the same as when she started...which, for a woman her height and build was an acceptable number. HOWEVER, her percent bodyfat was down over 10%. That's huge. That equated to a 17 pound fat loss/muscle gain. Her clothes are fitting much differently and she said she's even into a pair of pants she's dreamed of wearing but has never been able to until now. I was absolutely thrilled for her. And as a woman, that is such an empowering feeling that ultimately permeates every aspect of your life. Very cool...way to go girl!!
Well, on that note I am out. Dishes to wash, people to stalk on facebook, the usual night routine. You laugh, and yet you're about to open a new tab right now....shame shame. Niiiight!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Redemption
Its been a long week so far and its only Tuesday.
Honestly, it was one of those days that I get home and just scream at the top of my lungs. My cat probably peed himself when I did it. Ha...wouldn't be the first time. But I needed it. It was just one of those days when, by 6pm, the smallest thing could have sent me into "a fit" as my grandma would say. And what a fit it would be...
Part of the issue was my workout yesterday. I hate having a bad workout. I don't mind when its hard, or I'm sucking wind, or if everything hurts....that's life, move on. But I had several factors that created one perfect storm. I felt nauseous from the beginning (not sure if it was the creatine I took), my heartrate was already in the 80s before starting, I was mentally distracted, and simply could not maintain the mind-muscle connection on several of my lifts. By the end I was pissed. I just wanted to hit the shower and go on with my day. And on top of that, it was the first official workout of the new year...what a downer. If that is a reflection of the year, I might as well lay face-down on the treadmill and set that bad boy on speed 12. Rough start to say the least...
So today I needed a redemption workout. I hit shoulders, triceps, and finished with sprints. It was a great second day workout and even though my heartrate was 200 on the sprints, it felt ok and I was pleased with the entire workout. And thank you Zimm for always encouraging me through it!
I really want my delts to pop this year, so I've got to bust it on shoulder routines. I toyed with a couple of different training splits for the next 12 weeks, and after consulting with a few friends who are pro-bodybuilders, I decided to keep it a 5-day split and only hitting legs once a week. That way, I can focus on bringing my upper body in proportion with my legs. If it looks like I could squat a house, it needs to look like I can press a house as well. So that's the plan for now. Started creatine cycle yesterday, weight is at 132,...so we'll see where that number creeps to. But given that I'm not bumping up my calories tremendously, it may not move. Eh, I'm fine either way.
Ugh, already 8:20 and I need to get a move on. One of my new year's resolutions was to read more. And by "more" I mean more than ridiculous facebook status updates. Sooo...that means I need to actually get in bed before 9 so that I have more than 3 minutes to read. Otherwise, I will open the book, read 1/2 a page, and then fall asleep. I never make it through an entire chapter. Which explains my GPA through high school. So here I go...
I'll leave you with a few pictures from New Year's:
Honestly, it was one of those days that I get home and just scream at the top of my lungs. My cat probably peed himself when I did it. Ha...wouldn't be the first time. But I needed it. It was just one of those days when, by 6pm, the smallest thing could have sent me into "a fit" as my grandma would say. And what a fit it would be...
Part of the issue was my workout yesterday. I hate having a bad workout. I don't mind when its hard, or I'm sucking wind, or if everything hurts....that's life, move on. But I had several factors that created one perfect storm. I felt nauseous from the beginning (not sure if it was the creatine I took), my heartrate was already in the 80s before starting, I was mentally distracted, and simply could not maintain the mind-muscle connection on several of my lifts. By the end I was pissed. I just wanted to hit the shower and go on with my day. And on top of that, it was the first official workout of the new year...what a downer. If that is a reflection of the year, I might as well lay face-down on the treadmill and set that bad boy on speed 12. Rough start to say the least...
So today I needed a redemption workout. I hit shoulders, triceps, and finished with sprints. It was a great second day workout and even though my heartrate was 200 on the sprints, it felt ok and I was pleased with the entire workout. And thank you Zimm for always encouraging me through it!
I really want my delts to pop this year, so I've got to bust it on shoulder routines. I toyed with a couple of different training splits for the next 12 weeks, and after consulting with a few friends who are pro-bodybuilders, I decided to keep it a 5-day split and only hitting legs once a week. That way, I can focus on bringing my upper body in proportion with my legs. If it looks like I could squat a house, it needs to look like I can press a house as well. So that's the plan for now. Started creatine cycle yesterday, weight is at 132,...so we'll see where that number creeps to. But given that I'm not bumping up my calories tremendously, it may not move. Eh, I'm fine either way.
Ugh, already 8:20 and I need to get a move on. One of my new year's resolutions was to read more. And by "more" I mean more than ridiculous facebook status updates. Sooo...that means I need to actually get in bed before 9 so that I have more than 3 minutes to read. Otherwise, I will open the book, read 1/2 a page, and then fall asleep. I never make it through an entire chapter. Which explains my GPA through high school. So here I go...
I'll leave you with a few pictures from New Year's:
Monday, August 22, 2011
oontz oontz oontz
Its 8:20 and I just sat down with my dinner...I need about 4 extra hours in a day.
By the end of last week I was a little over the edge and in much need of some rest. The weekend couldn't come soon enough, and I hibernated practically all weekend. I cleaned, cooked, organized, watched Christmas movies, and pretty much hung out. Yes, I watch Christmas movies all year...it my thing. Don't knock it. Friday alone I managed to only hold 3 conversations that day...such a stark contrast to my Monday through Thursday. But I needed a little "verbal break" if you will. Hell, I hardly spoke to myself that day...
All in all, great weekend.
Ah yes, here we are at Monday. While I was definitely able to have some down time the past few days, my body did not feel 100% today. This is my 4th week with reps 6-8 on everything, so my body is getting pretty darn tired. I've hit a few plateaus on certain lifts, and my hands and knees are getting pretty sore/irritated just from the actual load. Next week I switch to 4-6 reps....yeah, I will be walking like an old woman, cursing to myself, the usual...
Today was upper body...
Weighted wide grip pull-ups
Flat DB bench press
Bent over BB row
DB flys
Seated shoulder press
French press
DB raises
BB curls
Finished with sprints and was ready to be DONE at that point. It was a long day to say the least...in some need of rest and then back at it tomorrow. TZ better bring your A game at 6am big boy! I will be in ridiculous-mode at that point...shocker.
Alright, its past 9 and after piddling around on facebook, (30 minutes of my life down the drain), I need to wash dishes and then head to bed. Leg day awaits!! Woohoo!!
Night!
By the end of last week I was a little over the edge and in much need of some rest. The weekend couldn't come soon enough, and I hibernated practically all weekend. I cleaned, cooked, organized, watched Christmas movies, and pretty much hung out. Yes, I watch Christmas movies all year...it my thing. Don't knock it. Friday alone I managed to only hold 3 conversations that day...such a stark contrast to my Monday through Thursday. But I needed a little "verbal break" if you will. Hell, I hardly spoke to myself that day...
All in all, great weekend.
Ah yes, here we are at Monday. While I was definitely able to have some down time the past few days, my body did not feel 100% today. This is my 4th week with reps 6-8 on everything, so my body is getting pretty darn tired. I've hit a few plateaus on certain lifts, and my hands and knees are getting pretty sore/irritated just from the actual load. Next week I switch to 4-6 reps....yeah, I will be walking like an old woman, cursing to myself, the usual...
Today was upper body...
Weighted wide grip pull-ups
Flat DB bench press
Bent over BB row
DB flys
Seated shoulder press
French press
DB raises
BB curls
Finished with sprints and was ready to be DONE at that point. It was a long day to say the least...in some need of rest and then back at it tomorrow. TZ better bring your A game at 6am big boy! I will be in ridiculous-mode at that point...shocker.
Alright, its past 9 and after piddling around on facebook, (30 minutes of my life down the drain), I need to wash dishes and then head to bed. Leg day awaits!! Woohoo!!
Night!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Everything's bigger in Texas
Never a dull moment in my life...
There are times when I'm fairly certain that God looks down and says, "Oh yeah, watch this..."....and then proceeds to blow our minds, change our direction, and give us a few anxiety attacks along the way. But then again, for me not to have at least one freak-out per day means its time to check my pulse. I've made going 0 to 60 an art form...and the past 48 hours have been no different. Life has a funny way of doing that sometimes...
Ah yes, Monday. It was pretty normal....what does that word even mean??! One highlight was probably when a client sent a text to let me know she had a "GI track issue" and didn't want to "put myself in all sorts of embarrassing positions"...ha...I knew how all this would go down....literally. I would be standing there cleaning up poo on a Monday afternoon. Not how you want to end a Monday. If its any indication as to how you're week will unfold, consider yourself screwed....and strap on a helmet til Friday just in case.
I was ready to get back to the gym after taking Sunday completely off. I needed to. Hell, I still couldn't feel my chest from that bench press on Friday. My sternum is ridiculously tender right now...and it isn't from holding up the girls. I had back/shoulders/bis/sprints today...reps 6-8...and pretty much everything was a struggle. My workout didn't seem to flow very well today...just one of those days.
Workout:
Wide grip pull-ups 4 x 6-8
Close grip pull-backs 4 x 6-8
Single arm lat pull-down 4 x 6 each
BB shoulder press 4 x 6-8
DB lateral raises 4 x 8
DB front raises 4 x 8
BB curls 4 x 8
Alternating DB curls 4 x 6 each
Sprints
I am truly contemplating hitting legs pretty hard tomorrow. I know I've been keeping reps high and dropping the weights lately, but my rear is honestly starting to feel a little soft. At 27, my backside should be awake and alert if you know what I mean. Yes, this is me being critical and picky...it comes with the territory of simply having a vagina. This is what we do...
Something random and very cool....a lovely gal by the name of Katie Houston wanted a brief bio to feature on her blog this past week. I met her in Bakersfield, California a couple of years ago when my husband was playing on the same minor league team as her now fiance. Amazing woman. She is now a personal trainer herself, and I was truly honored she asked me to do this. To check it out, go to katiehouston.com. And while you're there definitely check out some of her blog posts, workouts, and awesome recipes....she is just an overall very cool person and I am so thankful I met her!
Holy crap I joined twitter.
My ADD is out of control right now...jumping from topic to topic...social turrets.
Never thought I'd do it....just like facebook...stupid peer pressure. I honestly don't have anything great to tweet about. And I hate the word "tweet"....so this will be interesting to say the least. But hats off to you who tweet and make me laugh out loud. That makes my day more than you know.
Ok, its late and I need to wash dishes and prepare for tomorrow....nighty night people!!
There are times when I'm fairly certain that God looks down and says, "Oh yeah, watch this..."....and then proceeds to blow our minds, change our direction, and give us a few anxiety attacks along the way. But then again, for me not to have at least one freak-out per day means its time to check my pulse. I've made going 0 to 60 an art form...and the past 48 hours have been no different. Life has a funny way of doing that sometimes...
Ah yes, Monday. It was pretty normal....what does that word even mean??! One highlight was probably when a client sent a text to let me know she had a "GI track issue" and didn't want to "put myself in all sorts of embarrassing positions"...ha...I knew how all this would go down....literally. I would be standing there cleaning up poo on a Monday afternoon. Not how you want to end a Monday. If its any indication as to how you're week will unfold, consider yourself screwed....and strap on a helmet til Friday just in case.
I was ready to get back to the gym after taking Sunday completely off. I needed to. Hell, I still couldn't feel my chest from that bench press on Friday. My sternum is ridiculously tender right now...and it isn't from holding up the girls. I had back/shoulders/bis/sprints today...reps 6-8...and pretty much everything was a struggle. My workout didn't seem to flow very well today...just one of those days.
Workout:
Wide grip pull-ups 4 x 6-8
Close grip pull-backs 4 x 6-8
Single arm lat pull-down 4 x 6 each
BB shoulder press 4 x 6-8
DB lateral raises 4 x 8
DB front raises 4 x 8
BB curls 4 x 8
Alternating DB curls 4 x 6 each
Sprints
I am truly contemplating hitting legs pretty hard tomorrow. I know I've been keeping reps high and dropping the weights lately, but my rear is honestly starting to feel a little soft. At 27, my backside should be awake and alert if you know what I mean. Yes, this is me being critical and picky...it comes with the territory of simply having a vagina. This is what we do...
Something random and very cool....a lovely gal by the name of Katie Houston wanted a brief bio to feature on her blog this past week. I met her in Bakersfield, California a couple of years ago when my husband was playing on the same minor league team as her now fiance. Amazing woman. She is now a personal trainer herself, and I was truly honored she asked me to do this. To check it out, go to katiehouston.com. And while you're there definitely check out some of her blog posts, workouts, and awesome recipes....she is just an overall very cool person and I am so thankful I met her!
Holy crap I joined twitter.
My ADD is out of control right now...jumping from topic to topic...social turrets.
Never thought I'd do it....just like facebook...stupid peer pressure. I honestly don't have anything great to tweet about. And I hate the word "tweet"....so this will be interesting to say the least. But hats off to you who tweet and make me laugh out loud. That makes my day more than you know.
Ok, its late and I need to wash dishes and prepare for tomorrow....nighty night people!!
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