July 31st Starting weight: 235lbs Actual weight loss: 2 lbs pooh! I lost 5 & gained 2 back!
August 31 Goal: 215
September 30 Goal: 200
October 31 Goal: 190
November 30 Goal: 180
December 31 Goal: 170
***My New Year's gift to myself, take a dressage lesson***
January 31 (2011) Goal: 160
By End of February Goal: 150
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
Garage Sales Are Hard Work!
Who would have guessed that tarps are not UV proof? I got sunburned sitting under one waiting on my garage salers to buy. Unbelieveable. Well, I made a good profit on stuff that was simply in bags to go to Goodwill. Very Pleased with the outcome I'll say. Now I feel confident going to goodwill this afternoon and giving a good donation. I kind of felt guilty just "getting rid" of a bunch of things. I kept my horsey equipment minus some dressage saddle pads and a close contact hunter saddle that I had sold earlier this morning. I have some buyers interested in some riding breeches and girths so I hope to sell them this week! I sold my dressage saddle last weekend and my all-purpose saddle the weekend before.
Well I'm hot and sweaty and a cold shower is sounding good about now.
Well I'm hot and sweaty and a cold shower is sounding good about now.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
History of the Westphalian Horse
The Westphalian, or Westfalen, is a warmblood horse bred in the Westphalia region of western Germany. The Westphalian is closely affiliated with the state-owned stud farm of Warendorf, which it shares with the Rhinelander. Since World War II, the Westphalian horse has been bred to the same standard as the other German warmbloods, and they are particularly famous as Olympic-level show jumpers and dressage horses. Next to the Hanoverian, the Westphalian studbook has the largest breeding population of any warmblood in Germany.
Westphalians are bred to the same standard as the other German warmbloods and in particular exchange a great deal of genetic material with the nearby Rhinelander and Hanoverian. The standard for all German riding horses calls for an appealing, long-lined, correct riding horse with bold, expansive, elastic gaits, suitable for all types of riding due to its temperament, character, and rideability. The Westphalian's type is less refined than that of a Thoroughbred, but less coarse than that of a "cold blood". Westphalians usually stand between 15.2 to 17.2 hands high at the withers and weigh between 1000 and 1300 lbs.
The Westphalian registry, or verband, does not discriminate on color or markings, however, colors other than black, bay, chestnut, and grey are rare. The best way to identify a Westphalian is by the brand on the left hip: a crowned shield containing the letter "W" which Westphalians receive when they are awarded their papers at a foal show.
The history of the Westphalian horse is linked with the State Stud of Warendorf, which was founded in 1826 to serve the North Rhine-Westphalian region. The stud was built under the Prussian Stud Administration, which was put together by King Frederick William I in 1713 to improve horse breeding efforts in the German-speaking region. Government-owned studs, identified as "State" or "Principal" studs depending on whether the facility keeps its own herd of mares, purchase stallions that fit the needs of the surrounding region. The stud fees of state-owned stallions are low, enabling local breeders to produce high-quality horses from heavy drafts to riding horses to ponies.
The first stallions to stand at Warendorf were from East Prussia, and so were similar to Trakehners of the time. These horses were riding horses with Thoroughbred blood, suitable for the courtiers to ride and use in cavalry. As the human population between the Rhine and Weser rivers grew, the demand shifted to a medium-heavy all-purpose farm horse to cope with the increase in agriculture. The noble East Prussian stallions were replaced with heavy warmbloods from Oldenburg and East Frisia.
The turn of the 20th century saw the heavy warmbloods outdone in the region by the more suitable Rhenish Cold Blood. These horses were better able to pull heavy plows and artillery, and so while they were principally bred around the Wickrath State Stud, warmblood sires at Warendorf were gradually replaced by cold bloods. The revolutions in automotive and agricultural technology that these heavy horses helped make possible made them obsolete in turn. In 1957 the Wickrath State Stud was dissolved as the heavy horses fell out of favor. The stock of warmblood horses was replenished with mares and stallions from nearby Hannover, on which the modern Westphalian is based.
The Federal Riding School was incorporated to the state stud in 1968. It is the site of the training and examination of nationally-licensed professional riders and instructors, and is also home to the German Equestrian Olympic Committee. Warendorf also hosts stallion performance tests annually.
The first studbook for horses in Westphalia was founded in 1888, and the following year the first evaluations of stallions and mares were carried out. These inspections became the defining characteristic of the Westphalian, as they had for other warmbloods. The breeders of the best fillies were awarded a prize or premium as an incentive to keep high-quality breeding stock in the region. Only the very best colts, the young male horses that most closely fit what the local breeders wanted in a horse, were allowed to become breeding stallions. The first performance tests were held in 1905. These performance tests meant that stallions had now to not only fit a conformational model to be used for breeding, but also had to prove their worth under saddle and in front of the plow.
World War II destroyed all the old pedigree records that had been kept so carefully. The next mare evaluation wasn't held until 1946, when a new breeding aim was implemented - a riding horse. Within 30 years, this new aim was coming to fruition: the 100-day test was implemented in 1982, and a Westphalian, Ahlerich, took gold in dressage at the Los Angeles Olympics of 1984.
While over the past decade, other registries have split their breeding stock into jumper-type and dressage-type, the Westphalian verband resists specialization. Instead, Westphalians are bred to be good movers with high rideability and jumping ability for a market of mostly amateurs who appreciate versatile, pleasant horses.
All things become memories eventually...
I was going through some items I brought out the other day. One box was filled with riding competition ribbons that my Mom had saved for me since I was 7. I didn't do a lot of showing, but at most shows, I placed. It may not have been first or even second, but I placed. Most of all I enjoyed it, and I'm sure it brought joy to my parents to see me enjoy it. I decided to hang them up in my "craft room/office" tonight. As I started hanging up each ribbon, I was thinking of the memories that went with that show, that horse, etc. Some relatives of mine are moving out of the country soon. They have sold their home and given away or sold their possessions, boxed up what they wanted to keep in storage and off they will go to a foreign country & foreign way of life. Their home, the property they lived on for the past 15 years, will become a memory. If you think about it, everything becomes just a memory over time.
Tonight was our first night to do NOTHING and relax that we have had in a while. We watched tv, laid on the couch. Did nothing. Very unproductive but required for resting purposes.
You know who you are: I hope you are finally able to get the rest that you've needed for a month as things finally calm down. I think you will enjoy your new adventure! I can't wait to join you sometime.
I will post another horse history and then go to bed. Goodnight all!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Bad Habits Don't Die Easy!!
No Posting yesterday...Was out half the night with my husband. Went to the airport and waited a while for my sister-in-law to fly in from Uganda. She went on a mission trip. I think her plane was late so we just circled around for an hour. Apparantly there is a "cell phone waiting lot" at the airport now. We also waited there for a half hour. Interesting little parking lot to wait because they don't let you wait parked by the doors or anything anymore. Your vehicle has to be constantly moving unless you're actually picking someone up.
Anyhow we went to Jims. I ate a few fried mushrooms. Yum! but Yuk! for my recent good eating habits. Then I ordered a Spanish Omelette. That was great but I must confess, I ate all of my refried beans that came with it. Bad girl! I know. To top it off, I didn't have time or even energy to do my workout yesterday.
When I got home from work, I changed, let the Marley out of his kennel to play with Kanala, went in and collapsed on the bed until my husband got home. I am beyond exhausted! I can't figure out why. I'm trying to eat right, drink lots of water and exercise. I feel like I can barely keep my eyes open for the last week!
Well back to work! Write more later.....
Anyhow we went to Jims. I ate a few fried mushrooms. Yum! but Yuk! for my recent good eating habits. Then I ordered a Spanish Omelette. That was great but I must confess, I ate all of my refried beans that came with it. Bad girl! I know. To top it off, I didn't have time or even energy to do my workout yesterday.
When I got home from work, I changed, let the Marley out of his kennel to play with Kanala, went in and collapsed on the bed until my husband got home. I am beyond exhausted! I can't figure out why. I'm trying to eat right, drink lots of water and exercise. I feel like I can barely keep my eyes open for the last week!
Well back to work! Write more later.....
Monday, July 26, 2010
The History of Dressage
This information is available on the United States Dressage Federation website...
Visit www.usdf.org for more information
Dressage is one of the Olympic equestrian sports. The modern Olympics commenced in 1898 with equestrian events, and the “military test” first included in 1900 which evolved into the separate Olympic disciplines of dressage, eventing, and stadium jumping.
Horses have been used as mounts for the military since early history. As the horses had to be obedient and maneuverable, a system of training was developed, first documented in the writing of the Greek Xenophon. The system of training was built upon throughout the ages, with many well-known riding masters, military and civilian, writing books expounding their methods.
As the equine in the past centuries was used primarily by the military, it only stood to reason that a test of the military horse be the standard during the inception of the modern Olympics. The military test included obedience and maneuverability (or what would become dressage) and the ability to jump obstacles.
By 1912, the equestrian disciplines as we know them (dressage, jumping, and eventing) were included. However, the riders continued to be all male and predominantly military for a few decades. The United States Cavalry at Ft. Riley exchanged ideas and instructors with the schools in Europe and started the trend that brought dressage training not only to the military but to civilians in the United States.
After the US Cavalry was disbanded in 1948, the focus for dressage shifted from military to civilian competition and sport and began to gain momentum. Women as well as men became passionate about dressage and in 1952 the first women were allowed to compete in the Olympics. The growing enthusiasm for the sport, supported by increased access to knowledgeable military and foreign trainers, finally brought together 81 pioneers of dressage in 1973 to found the United States Dressage Federation.
Early Dressage Horses
Heavy horses carried the knights of the middle ages in full armor. As modes of warfare changed, the type of horse changed with it, giving way to the lighter horse used for the cavalry. The hot blooded breeds, such as the Arabian and Thoroughbred, were introduced to add swiftness and greater maneuverability to the cold blooded, heavy horses of the armored knights. The resulting “warmbloods” formed the basis for most of the breeds most commonly successful in dressage today.
Separate studbooks in principalities throughout Europe were maintained by the local lord or prince, with the result that many of these warmblood bloodlines can be traced back through a surprising number of generations. Arabian and Thoroughbred lines have continued to be used to further refine the warmblood that we know today: a leggier, elegant horse, sometimes with extravagant movement. These modern-day warmbloods predominate in international dressage competition.
Visit www.usdf.org for more information
Dressage is one of the Olympic equestrian sports. The modern Olympics commenced in 1898 with equestrian events, and the “military test” first included in 1900 which evolved into the separate Olympic disciplines of dressage, eventing, and stadium jumping.
Horses have been used as mounts for the military since early history. As the horses had to be obedient and maneuverable, a system of training was developed, first documented in the writing of the Greek Xenophon. The system of training was built upon throughout the ages, with many well-known riding masters, military and civilian, writing books expounding their methods.
As the equine in the past centuries was used primarily by the military, it only stood to reason that a test of the military horse be the standard during the inception of the modern Olympics. The military test included obedience and maneuverability (or what would become dressage) and the ability to jump obstacles.
By 1912, the equestrian disciplines as we know them (dressage, jumping, and eventing) were included. However, the riders continued to be all male and predominantly military for a few decades. The United States Cavalry at Ft. Riley exchanged ideas and instructors with the schools in Europe and started the trend that brought dressage training not only to the military but to civilians in the United States.
After the US Cavalry was disbanded in 1948, the focus for dressage shifted from military to civilian competition and sport and began to gain momentum. Women as well as men became passionate about dressage and in 1952 the first women were allowed to compete in the Olympics. The growing enthusiasm for the sport, supported by increased access to knowledgeable military and foreign trainers, finally brought together 81 pioneers of dressage in 1973 to found the United States Dressage Federation.
Early Dressage Horses
Heavy horses carried the knights of the middle ages in full armor. As modes of warfare changed, the type of horse changed with it, giving way to the lighter horse used for the cavalry. The hot blooded breeds, such as the Arabian and Thoroughbred, were introduced to add swiftness and greater maneuverability to the cold blooded, heavy horses of the armored knights. The resulting “warmbloods” formed the basis for most of the breeds most commonly successful in dressage today.
Separate studbooks in principalities throughout Europe were maintained by the local lord or prince, with the result that many of these warmblood bloodlines can be traced back through a surprising number of generations. Arabian and Thoroughbred lines have continued to be used to further refine the warmblood that we know today: a leggier, elegant horse, sometimes with extravagant movement. These modern-day warmbloods predominate in international dressage competition.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
The Difference between Warm, Hot and Cold Blooded Horses.
The horses’ organization into hot, warm and cold blood categories is related to their temper and the type of tasks they are supposed to accomplish. Such categorization does not refer to the horse’s blood temperature, which is the same within the wide range of horse breeds; it is actually meant to typify the breeds into two, or even three, different groups.
Hot Blood
Hot blood horses are light weighted, quick and hot-tempered animals. The Arab is possibly the best representative breed of this group. They are mostly used for races, although they also take part in many other sports. Hot-blooded horses have been developed in the Middle East, where breeding was heavily focused on the horses’ frame, elegance, pattern maintenance and velocity.
When it comes to their resistance, these horses are much more vulnerable to stormy weather, given that they are a lot more used to the desert and only feel comfortable in such areas. Hot-blooded horses have been a symbol of wealth and power for North African tribes in the past. They are still linked to sumptuousness nowadays, as they fit amongst the most expensive horses: they cannot be kept in the country and require for quite a lot of (daily) work.
Known for being the most intelligent, excitable and sensitive type, hot-blooded horses demand an experienced owner who understands them and knows how to handle and work on their fired-up personality.
Thoroughbreds are also classified into this category.
Did you know? Arabs have black pigmented skin under their coats of hair. This is to protect them from the desert heat.
Warmblood
This is a horse with at least 5 generations of recognized sport horse bloodlines and that has been inspected and registered by world-recognized breeding associations to excel in the sports of dressage and/or show jumping.
The Anglo-Saxons furthermore differentiate hot-blooded from warm-blooded (or mixed-race) horses, although in many other countries all the Arabic-influenced breeds are classified as hot-blooded. Warmblood horses have started to appear in Europe when the Arab breed got introduced in the West, somewhere in the XV or XVI century. Europeans started to use this to perfect their own local horse lines by crossing them with the cold-blooded ones.
Nevertheless, there currently are established warmblood breeds that don’t result from crosses/mixings, which is the case of the Oldenburg and the Hanoverian, amongst others. The German is actually one of the people that have worked on medium-sized horses the most. Still, most registered warmblood horses are accepted as resulting from mixed breeds in an effort to create the most adequate horse for the type of sports in which it is supposed to be on.
Mixed breed horses are mostly used in Olympic sports and indeed the majority of the champions’ horses are warmblooded ones. They have character traits from both the hot-blooded and the cold-blooded breeds and have their place in the middle of those when it comes to size and personality. Warmblood horses have a medium size and they are not as impulsive as the hot-blooded ones, but they are not so gentle and calm as the cold-blooded ones either.
Westphalian, Dutch, Holsteiner, Hannovarian, Trakhener (a lighter border-line hotblood breed), Oldenburg, Swedish and Selle Francais horses are all considered warmblood breeds.
Cold Blood
Cold-blooded horses are typically tall, heavy animals, such as the Shire, the Clydesdale or the Frisian. They have been predominantly developed to become very strong and resistant, being subsequently used in agriculture and traction-type tasks like goods transportation. Cold blood horses don’t usually participate in classic sports but instead enter size-specific competitions for them, such as cart races.
Cold-blooded horses were the medieval soldiers’ favourites for their strong nature, given that such soldiers needed very strong animals that would be capable of carrying their own heavy armour plus an armoured soldier upon them – hundreds of extra pounds. Their temper, however, stands very far from the hot-blooded horses’ excitable character. Cold blood horses match up to their classification by being gentle, serene and tolerant animals. They can handle quite well the most turbulent European weathers.
Some ponies can be seen as cold-blooded animals, although they don’t quite match the country-working horse concept. The classification results from the peaceful and friendly character that you may find in many ponies, which makes them perfect to spend time with children.
Hot Blood
Hot blood horses are light weighted, quick and hot-tempered animals. The Arab is possibly the best representative breed of this group. They are mostly used for races, although they also take part in many other sports. Hot-blooded horses have been developed in the Middle East, where breeding was heavily focused on the horses’ frame, elegance, pattern maintenance and velocity.
When it comes to their resistance, these horses are much more vulnerable to stormy weather, given that they are a lot more used to the desert and only feel comfortable in such areas. Hot-blooded horses have been a symbol of wealth and power for North African tribes in the past. They are still linked to sumptuousness nowadays, as they fit amongst the most expensive horses: they cannot be kept in the country and require for quite a lot of (daily) work.
Known for being the most intelligent, excitable and sensitive type, hot-blooded horses demand an experienced owner who understands them and knows how to handle and work on their fired-up personality.
Thoroughbreds are also classified into this category.
Did you know? Arabs have black pigmented skin under their coats of hair. This is to protect them from the desert heat.
Warmblood
This is a horse with at least 5 generations of recognized sport horse bloodlines and that has been inspected and registered by world-recognized breeding associations to excel in the sports of dressage and/or show jumping.
The Anglo-Saxons furthermore differentiate hot-blooded from warm-blooded (or mixed-race) horses, although in many other countries all the Arabic-influenced breeds are classified as hot-blooded. Warmblood horses have started to appear in Europe when the Arab breed got introduced in the West, somewhere in the XV or XVI century. Europeans started to use this to perfect their own local horse lines by crossing them with the cold-blooded ones.
Nevertheless, there currently are established warmblood breeds that don’t result from crosses/mixings, which is the case of the Oldenburg and the Hanoverian, amongst others. The German is actually one of the people that have worked on medium-sized horses the most. Still, most registered warmblood horses are accepted as resulting from mixed breeds in an effort to create the most adequate horse for the type of sports in which it is supposed to be on.
Mixed breed horses are mostly used in Olympic sports and indeed the majority of the champions’ horses are warmblooded ones. They have character traits from both the hot-blooded and the cold-blooded breeds and have their place in the middle of those when it comes to size and personality. Warmblood horses have a medium size and they are not as impulsive as the hot-blooded ones, but they are not so gentle and calm as the cold-blooded ones either.
Westphalian, Dutch, Holsteiner, Hannovarian, Trakhener (a lighter border-line hotblood breed), Oldenburg, Swedish and Selle Francais horses are all considered warmblood breeds.
Cold Blood
Cold-blooded horses are typically tall, heavy animals, such as the Shire, the Clydesdale or the Frisian. They have been predominantly developed to become very strong and resistant, being subsequently used in agriculture and traction-type tasks like goods transportation. Cold blood horses don’t usually participate in classic sports but instead enter size-specific competitions for them, such as cart races.
Cold-blooded horses were the medieval soldiers’ favourites for their strong nature, given that such soldiers needed very strong animals that would be capable of carrying their own heavy armour plus an armoured soldier upon them – hundreds of extra pounds. Their temper, however, stands very far from the hot-blooded horses’ excitable character. Cold blood horses match up to their classification by being gentle, serene and tolerant animals. They can handle quite well the most turbulent European weathers.
Some ponies can be seen as cold-blooded animals, although they don’t quite match the country-working horse concept. The classification results from the peaceful and friendly character that you may find in many ponies, which makes them perfect to spend time with children.
I'm Very Sore & Stiff Today!!!
Wow! I cannot believe how stiff I am today & how hungry I was! I ended up with a glass of milk, a Yoplait Lemon Cream Pie yogurt, and a spoonful or chopped bacon & eggs I cooked for my husbands sandwiches.
I managed to pull together a bunch of items & my parents house for this garage sale I'm going to try and have this coming weekend. I don't know if I can pull it off but I'll sure try! I have so much to sell & all of the proceeds go towards my horse fund. I have clothing, household items, maternity clothing, etc! This will be my first garage sale ever but I think it will go over well in our neighborhood. There are tons of garage sales, so there should be plenty of traffic!
Well enough about that.. More stories and ramblings to come soon. Picture: at work a couple months ago. Don't I look professional?
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Progress Note
So today I was very tired. I can't believe how much sleep I did. I got up around 10. We went to bed around 11 last night so mind you how much sleep that is!!! I still felt like I needed more. I think it's just my body trying to adjust to the new eating habits and exercise. I don't know. I didn't do my P90X workouts today because while at a family gathering this afternoon we played volleyball for a good hour to hour and a half. I am/was exhausted and sweated like a man! I then had to help my parents pack, move, get rid of and go through my stuff still left at their house. So I feel confident I did enough calorie burning for the day. So far I have lost 5 1/2 pounds this last 2 weeks. I know I have my final check in on the 31st but just thought I'd update my "readers?" So far I have one follower. I have a feeling he is my only reader right now.
Well this is all for tonight. Above is a more recent photo, and here is a "skinny photo".
The Story of Moses...
Moses was a very special friend. He came to me in a peculiar way. In the fall of 2006, the doctor I was working for at the time had gone for a pedicure at lunch. When she arrived at her destination, she was going in and this tiny kitten was trying to go in to the spa with her. He must have been thirsty or hungry. The owner didn't want a cat in her office so the kitten go shooed away. As the doctor was finished and leaving, she noticed the kitten still hanging around. Knowing her husband wouldn't allow her to take in another animal, as she had many already, she quickly turned to go to her car. The kitten followed. The doctor hurried to get in her car and shut the door. She turned around to put her purse down on the passenger seat, and what did she find? The kitten snuck his way in and was sitting on the passenger seat looking at her as if saying "Where are we going, nice lady?" The doctor couldn't resist her stow-away so she drove to the office where she worked. This is where I come into the picture. When the doctor came back from lunch, she was calling out "Girls! Girls! come look!" We all ran to see what the racket was all about. Low and behold the doctor was holding this beautiful Orange and White Tabby with the most amazing green eyes. Playful, friendly and just eating up the attention! He was a boy. She asked who all could take him because she couldn't take him home. I quickly got on the phone with my husband and begged for a kitten. He already had a kitty when we got married, I didn't have one and always wanted an indoor kitty. Growing up I was only allowed fish in a tank in the house and outdoor pets, never indoor pets that didn't swim. Sure enough my dear husband said "Okay but you take care of him, not me!" So I called him Moses. Because he was found by a nice person who took him in and found him a good home. All he needed was to be in a basket. The doctor helped me have Moses's shots done, fixed and microchipped and I got to take him home in the next couple days. Moses scared our kitty we had already. Her name is Alezis. Tortoiseshell Calico. She is a small kitty but Moses was smaller and he flat made her mad. She is a jealous cat. She eventually got used to him, he grew, he chased her around all over the house. He even dragged her out of the kitty litter box once (that we know of). Just because. He didn't even have to use it.
Moses brought us bundles of joy, laughter and in the end tears of loss. I lost Moses on March 7, 2010 at the age of 3 1/2. He had a bladder dysfunction requiring a very expensive surgery which we could not afford. If the surgery was not performed he would have experienced a painful death and heart attack within the next night and I couldn't bear that. He went to sleep in my arms, I was the last thing he was looking at. This was and still is a sensitive part of my life.
Here we are 4 months later...and just yesterday I was going to the grocery store and saw this young family who had 3 kittens they were giving away. One was a beautiful Orange and White Tabby. He had markings almost identical to Moses. I asked what his name was, they said "Sparky" because he had put his paw in an outlet and had gotten electricuted. Wow! That sounds like the personality of my Moses as well! He was always into things. Always stealing small things like pens, highlighters, toothpicks, straws....He had a collection of all our missing items and his toys under the couch. It was like a GI Joe prisoner of war camp! I wanted so bad to take the kitten home but not a single beautiful similar kitty would replace the memories and joys I had with Moses. It's not the same. Plus my husband wouldn't have let me keep him. We have a Siberian Husky, a Yellow Lab and of course the old and cranky Alexis.
In the PHOTO above, That is Moses around age 1. I came home from work oneday and couldn't find him ANYWHERE!!!! Finally I was standing in the kitchen crying and I saw some movement out of the corner of my eye, I looked towards that direction and found Moses sitting in the cupboard between the crackers and napkins or something. I had to take a picture. It's so cute. Taco Shells, Moses, pasta, crackers.....All part of a good pantry stock! :)
Friday, July 23, 2010
Me when I was thinner...
This was me about 8 years ago. I just want to be myself again. I don't have any false images of other "models" or anything. Being between a size 6/8 was just fine with me. I was fit, happy, healthy and I was riding!!!! That is the ultimate goal here, folks. I want to ride dressage again. I didn't get too far...I was showing at first level only but I was enjoying it. I want to go farther this time. I want to train with an olympic rider, take clinics in Germany when we go visit my parents, and just enjoy my sport. It will be harder without a horse, but it's still enjoyable. Anyhow enough rambling! Gotta go to work! 8:15 7/23
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Thursday-July 22, 2010
Determined, I drove home ready to tackle "Yoga X" today. I arrive at home to find my house spic n'span and smelly fresh. Courtesy of my husband of course.
He left me to do "my thing" and so there I started. Yoga X is NOT for beginners. But do NOT let it discourage you. Do it. TRY it. Keep doing it until you finish the 1 hour and 20 + minutes of it! I made it through 20 minutes. This is only my second time. I expect more from myself next time. So in I put the Ab Ripper Routine. It is 15 minutes. It works your core, your butt (BIGTIME), your legs, arms....all of it!!! I made it through the 15 minutes huffing and puffing a long. Yes I did modified versions that Tony shows you throughout just for options. But I DID IT! I was looking forward to hitting the hay early....but my dear hubby is off for 2 days so he wants to take me out to a movie tonight. Inception? Not sure maybe he chose Dispicable Me. Anyhow we're going to Freebird's....lucky if I find something healthy there!!!!
That's all for now folks.
He left me to do "my thing" and so there I started. Yoga X is NOT for beginners. But do NOT let it discourage you. Do it. TRY it. Keep doing it until you finish the 1 hour and 20 + minutes of it! I made it through 20 minutes. This is only my second time. I expect more from myself next time. So in I put the Ab Ripper Routine. It is 15 minutes. It works your core, your butt (BIGTIME), your legs, arms....all of it!!! I made it through the 15 minutes huffing and puffing a long. Yes I did modified versions that Tony shows you throughout just for options. But I DID IT! I was looking forward to hitting the hay early....but my dear hubby is off for 2 days so he wants to take me out to a movie tonight. Inception? Not sure maybe he chose Dispicable Me. Anyhow we're going to Freebird's....lucky if I find something healthy there!!!!
That's all for now folks.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
This is my first post....
I am 29 years old, checking in a 235lbs size 16... yuk! Apparantly the scale I used was wrong when I first started this blog, way wrong and tearfully I found out my actual weight today (8/2) which is 233. I used to be a size 8, lean, fit, dressage rider 8 years ago. I got married 6 years ago (not that marriage is to blame) had numerous surgeries & illnesses, and just plain stopped taking care of myself over time. Not anymore. But I will do it, I CAN do it! I will regain my self-esteem, my joy, my fitness, better health and my sport! I decided to make a blog to encourage myself. I'm my own cheerleader. I will be posting pictures of my weight-loss journey as I go.
What AM I doing to lose weight, you ask? I basically stopped eating bad carbs, sugars, fruits for now. I have halfway & halfheartedly begun P90X, but am determined to get more serious about it to crank off the pounds in the next few months!
Is anyone out there listening?
What AM I doing to lose weight, you ask? I basically stopped eating bad carbs, sugars, fruits for now. I have halfway & halfheartedly begun P90X, but am determined to get more serious about it to crank off the pounds in the next few months!
Is anyone out there listening?
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