The Biggest Loser
It’s ironic how I’m so far from being the The Biggest Loser
; She really sang through my Radio
and said, Hey Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)
, you’re a Diva
, and that really boosted my Ego
and made my Halo
shine!
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Today was a great day, this morning, I got up taught my “Your Body is His Temple” fitness class at church. I had this crazy feeling that nobody was going to show up. But, I was very wrong, there were about 8 or 9 class participants. The even crazier part is that I did not even have a routine planned out, because I figured it was too cold and that nobody would come out on a Saturday morning. I did however, prepare a work sheet the night before, just in case. The worksheet talked about goals, and how to set realistic achievable goals. I tried to hide my panic on the inside about my lack of preparation, and told the class, instead of setting a goal to lose 50 pounds, set a goal to lose 1 or 2 pounds this week. Then I used myself as an example. I told the class, that I’m trying to get to my goal of only drinking water. To achieve my goal, I didn’t set some outrageous goal, and try to cut out everything except water. I started with the little things, like removing soda from my diet. After our discussion on proper goal setting techniques, it was time for the fitness portion of the class. Luckily I had some printouts from the last time I taught the class. I think it went over pretty smoothly, nobody told me I looked lost, and like I was making it up as I went along, although, that was certainly what I was doing! It turned out to be a really good workout, I was sweating, the other ladies were sweating. It was a lot of fun to have my celebrity Aunt from L.A. in my class. She said she really enjoyed it, and gave me some Hollywood tips to make class more fun. After class, I had a hair appointment with my Big Little Sister at her salon. I didn’t have time to go home and make something healthy, and I didn’t really want semi-healthy food from McDonald’s. I kept trying to figure out what to eat.
2009 Reflections 2010 Resolutions
2009 Reflections This post might be kind of long, because I’ve got lots of good stuff to say. Way back at the beginning of 2009, I set this crazy goal to become a real runner and run a real race. I started training in February, with the Couch to 5K program. I needed some accountability, so I created my alter ego, Carli Fierce and sent weekly emails to family and friends that eventfully turned into this Running Into Shape blog that today reached 30,000 visits. I overcame my fears, and In April, I ran my 1st 5K race. I met my goals of finishing in under an hour, and not being last! I loved the Couch to 5 K program so much that I went to the studio and recorded a podcast to fit my musical taste. I signed up for another 5K, the Race for the Cure with a crowd of 66,000 supporters and got a lot more from it than just a good workout. Then I ran the All Star 5 K in July, picked up a little speed and achieved more personal goals. This year I became more physically active than I have ever been in my life. For the first time I worked out consistently on average 3 times and week, and on some days, I even worked out twice! Even though I’m still on my journey to a healthy weight, this year I lost a ton of inches and even dress sizes. 2009 also brought some really unexpected challenges my way. I was laid off from my job of 3 years during one of the worst economic downfalls in history. Jobs were so scarce. I eventually got so tired of just sitting at home that I got really sad and had to pull myself out it. Why me I asked? Am I being punished? Then I began to realize that God allowed me to go through that situation, so I that I would wake up and remember to put my faith in him and not in my employer. And you know what? I was out of a job for 2 and half months, and I am proud to say, I did not have to borrow a dime from anyone. Every time I would do the math for monthly bills, it always came up negative, but somehow month after month everything got paid. It was during this time emotional time that I decided to become a group fitness instructor to help others on their journey to fitness. I aced my CPR certification test that’s needed as a prerequisite to become a group instructor. I started going to church regularly, and I even taught a 4 week aerobics and nutrition class at church. Despite the recession, I got a new job and then and even better new new job with benefits. 2010 Resolutions In 2010, I have bigger and better goals to be achieved. I have a wild and crazy dream of finishing a half marathon race. That’s more than 13 Miles. I’m also going to create the Fat to Fit to Fierce fitness DVD. I’m going to study hard and pass my group fitness instructor certification test later this month. I’ve already volunteered to teach the aerobics class at church again, but this time it will be for 5 weeks. I also hope to branch out and teach a class at the gym. I did the Fat part of my slogan, right now I’m Fit, but in 2010 I hope to make to the Fierce! I can’t wait to shop in the regular section of the department store, and to not be confined to a small corner or a just a single store. I have pictures of all of these goals posted on my refrigerator, so that I have a daily visual reminder. I’ve already kicked off the New Year the right way. Despite the fact that I celebrated the New Year until the break of dawn (literally), I got up and cooked a fantastic healthy breakfast and went to the gym. It was freezing outside, but that was no excuse. When I got there I ran into my Dad and my Uncle. I guess they’re trying to get it right for the New Year too. I decided to run with my Week 2 podcast, because I haven’t run in forever, and you lose that agility quick! Let me tell you, Week 2 kicked my BUTT! I completed all the runs, but it was no joke. I was breathing so hard I had that yucky taste in the back of my throat like my lungs were coming up. I mean it was tough. Despite all of that, it still felt sooo good. Running feels good because all of those endorphins are released. If you’re not a runner, you gotta try it, it’s so invigorating. After I ran, I took a 5 minute break, caught my breath, drank some water and then got on the elliptical machine. I worked out for 15 GOOD minutes. By the time I left the gym my shirt was soaked with sweat. I felt good that I started out the New Year with a bang. As my Pastor says, in 2010, we’re gonna win! I hope you have a great and prosperous New Year!
Not Too Shabby
How was my day? Not too shabby. I went to weigh in today, and had no clue what to expect. I kinda kept points this week, but I was mindful to not going crazy with food. To my surprise I lost 2.6 pounds! Wooo-whoo! I needed that after my dreadful weight gain last week. Today, the meeting leader gave an analogy about a car with a flat tire. She said “just because you have one flat tire, you don’t go and flatten the other 3. You fix the flat one.” Sometimes with weight loss, we have one little mishap (like gaining 4 pounds in 2 weeks), and let it ruin our whole program. Just because I had a setback, I couldn’t let it ruin my program. After all, I didn’t gain all of the weight back, and I can still fit my clothes. I felt proud that I was able to get out of the rut and keep on trying. I felt so good that I came home and worked out. I got Leslie Sansone’s: 5 Day Slim Down 
It was kinda fun, walking with Chatty Cathie. She talks so much, I don’t think that lady stops talking at all during the entire routine. It actually has a good effect though, because you’re so busy trying to listen to what she saying that you don’t realize how much you’re actually working out. I did the 12 minute speed mile which added extra leg and arm exercises. It got my heart pumping, and I was on the verge of breaking a sweat. It’s definitely one to add to the DVD collection.
Back In Action
I’m back in action. I walked/jogged 2 miles in the freezing cold park today. Check out my video.
