What's your game plan?
I weighed in on Sunday, my goal is to be back at that weight by next Thursday.
Last year Thanksgiving was the beginning of the end for me.
I completed a half marathon, yaaay, but then spent Thanksgiving weekend in a house full of food.
After the 1/2 I didn't really do any exercise, I was exhausted, and just did not even try, it was like I thought I had a pass for the whole weekend...and that mentality lasted all the way through the new year, and the result was a gain of about 8 pounds in about 6 weeks! And it took a really long time to get it off...and that is what lead me to Amor Fitness and Nutrition and Bodybuilding, I just was not motivated on my own.
So this year I will do better! I want to enter the New Year healthy, not trying to get healthy.
Step 1 - I met with my coach last Sunday.
Why would someone get an assessment the week before Thanksgiving? Accountability, my coach knows where I am at, I know where I am at, and knowing I'll have to be back next week really makes you want to rethink that 3rd piece of pie.
Step 2 - 1 meal feast, not all day or all week.
My tendency is to start feasting on Thanksgiving, and continue the feast throughout the weekend. Today the goal is to eat a light breakfast and lunch, try not to snack all day, and enjoy dinner. Then through the weekend steer myself towards the protein and veggie leftovers in moderation for lunch and eat healthy the rest of the weekend.
Step 3 - Make it a week of workouts, not just 1 day.
All week I set my cardio and strength goals. Lots of cardio.
I have 3 cardio workouts for today - to try and equal the time of a 1/2 marathon since I am not doing it this year. I have workouts scheduled for Friday, Sat, and Sun.
Just completed 70 minutes of FlirtyGirl Fitness, 7:15 - 8:25 AM
now its time for a walk...
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Dear Universe...
Dear Universe,
I get it! I need to stop eating the crap I have been eating! Now stop trying to kill me, Please.
Thanks,
Larissa
Signs from the universe:
1 – I called the pizza place to order a grilled chicken salad, I promise that is what I called for, but was told no pizza or sandwiches due to oven failure. Cool, I’ll get a donut on my way to get my salad :-D
2 – I arrive at the donut shoppe craving something cream filled. Sorry ma’am our credit card machine is down and we can only take cash. I never carry cash, oh wait I did have cash, but I spent it on McDonalds this morning. I’ll hit up a different spot on my way home, you can’t stop me universe.
3 – Whoohoo. The hot and fresh sign is on! This is totally going to be worth it. “I would like 6 assorted donuts. 3 glazed, 2 cream filled, and 1 chocolate ( I am allergic to chocolate this is for my husband). I would like the chocolate iced in a separate bag please” “6 assorted donuts. 3 glazed, 2 cream filled, and 1 chocolate in a bag, No problem”. The window opens and I can smell the aroma of donuts wafting from the window, they are always best hot…wait where is my separate bag. Oh no the chocolate is touching my other donuts! She apologizes and make me a new box, yay! I beat you universe.
4 – Just finished my grilled chicken, gotta save room for my yummy crème filled donuts. I have been thinking about you all day. Hmm, that crème looks funny, kinda yellowish. “umm, is that lemon crème in my donut” husband “yup” SERIOUSLY ( I am also allergic to lemon). At this point I want to punch the universe and the donut lady in the face. No one should be this upset over a donut.
5 – Today, Pumpkin flavored coffee for breakfast, yum yum yummy. Nope, the coffee was burned. Sigh.
6 – I have pretty much given in to the course of the universe. For lunch I get beef stew, barely, and steamed vegetables. While I was out, our boss bought us all free pizza from my favorite pizza place.
Okay Universe, you win, I give up! It is time to get back on track.
Health and Happiness
L
I get it! I need to stop eating the crap I have been eating! Now stop trying to kill me, Please.
Thanks,
Larissa
Signs from the universe:
1 – I called the pizza place to order a grilled chicken salad, I promise that is what I called for, but was told no pizza or sandwiches due to oven failure. Cool, I’ll get a donut on my way to get my salad :-D
2 – I arrive at the donut shoppe craving something cream filled. Sorry ma’am our credit card machine is down and we can only take cash. I never carry cash, oh wait I did have cash, but I spent it on McDonalds this morning. I’ll hit up a different spot on my way home, you can’t stop me universe.
3 – Whoohoo. The hot and fresh sign is on! This is totally going to be worth it. “I would like 6 assorted donuts. 3 glazed, 2 cream filled, and 1 chocolate ( I am allergic to chocolate this is for my husband). I would like the chocolate iced in a separate bag please” “6 assorted donuts. 3 glazed, 2 cream filled, and 1 chocolate in a bag, No problem”. The window opens and I can smell the aroma of donuts wafting from the window, they are always best hot…wait where is my separate bag. Oh no the chocolate is touching my other donuts! She apologizes and make me a new box, yay! I beat you universe.
4 – Just finished my grilled chicken, gotta save room for my yummy crème filled donuts. I have been thinking about you all day. Hmm, that crème looks funny, kinda yellowish. “umm, is that lemon crème in my donut” husband “yup” SERIOUSLY ( I am also allergic to lemon). At this point I want to punch the universe and the donut lady in the face. No one should be this upset over a donut.
5 – Today, Pumpkin flavored coffee for breakfast, yum yum yummy. Nope, the coffee was burned. Sigh.
6 – I have pretty much given in to the course of the universe. For lunch I get beef stew, barely, and steamed vegetables. While I was out, our boss bought us all free pizza from my favorite pizza place.
Okay Universe, you win, I give up! It is time to get back on track.
Health and Happiness
L
Monday, November 7, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Billy Blanks kickin it at GT
In attendance were Billy Blanks, his wife, his daughter and over 100 members of the Georgia Tech community. It was pretty cool to be taking part in a class I had watched on VHS with my mom back in the 90's. Billy was very dynamic , it was an entertaining high energy class with some kickboxing combined with dance breaks, after the last class he stuck around for an extra 30 minutes taking pictures and answering questions from participants.
Billy was also promoting his new fitness program Billy Blanks 24/7 Ultimate Tae Bo, and he gave away multiple kits to a few lucky participants that could correctly answer a variety of Billy Blanks Trivia.
Yet another internship bonus.
Health and Happiness
Larissa
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Fun at FitFest!!!
Atlanta Fit Fest was exhausting...but soooo much fun.
FlirtyGirlFitness with Jenn Hall, Ultimate Flirty Girl
Started the day meeting up with Jenn Hall, Ultimate Flirty Girl, and other FlirtyGirlFitness ladies. It was sooooo much fun. We did a variety of NEW FlirtyGirl Foundation Moves, which was great for me, I was able to be challenged and pick up some new choreography. She also introduced a new style of teaching the class that I am so excited to try out, FlirtyGirl Freestyle. This format allows the instructor to be much more creative and break out of your usual routine. Very excited to try this out!!! I was sweaty, and smiling, you forget how much fun it is to participate in a group fitness class when you are spending so much time teaching. In 30 minutes my girlfriend burned over 500 calories!
Tone & Dance with Tim Roberts of Bally in Stone Mountain
We took a little snack break and explored the fest before we met up with Tim Roberts for Tone & Dance. You ever walk into a class a little cocky, I am in great shape, I run all the time, and then have yourself humbled. Yeaaaah Tim humbled me, it was not what I was expecting. I think he can see it in your eyes that you think you are tougher then his class, he definitely came to me and my girlfriend and quickly dominated us. By the end of class I was dripping sweat, my quads and glutes were on fire! It was a great workout, another 30 minutes, girlfriend burned about 500 calories.
At this point we had gone throw about an hour of cardio and toning. Time for another snack break!
We met with the vendors of a natural products line, they were extremely friendly, and I will get there name and info and post here. There lime body oil smelled amazing!
Diezel Bounce with Delida
Time for Diezel Bounce with Delida. Diezel Bounce is Delida's creation, a trampoline based workout. I was just excited to get on the rebounder. My mom used to purchase just about every piece of fitness equipment that would come out and video...hmm maybe that is how I wound up in this industry...one thing she still owns is the lil mini trampoline. Also, more intense than I had expected. My calves and quads were buuuuurning. It was a great cardio workout and an amazing toning workout for your lower body and a great core and stability challenge. I thought I was going to tip over several times, but I did not! Another 500 calories by my girlfriend...her goal is 2000.
At this point we were both exhausted. Several times I glance over at my girl and I thought she might fall out. But, we still reeeeally wanted to do Zumba.
Zumba with Sue of Zumba Atlanta
Zumba time!!! last session. Zumba with Sue, Sue looked very familiar, I think I have run into her at another convention before. She was great. I never thought about it before, but now I understand whay Zumba instructors are so dynamic if they are great instructors. Your emotion has to come through your movements and your face, since there are very few verbal commands given. It was lots of fun too! Got another great cardio workout. Shook, shimmied, and swayed our way into over 2000 calories.
Final count. 2 hours of fitness classes. Over 2000 calories burned!
Overall a great way to get a workout at a super cheap price ;-)
It was basically buy 1 class, get as many as you can fit in for free!
Health and Happiness,
Larissa
Friday, October 14, 2011
Atlanta Fit Fest Tomorrow!!!
Early this week I was invited to participate in a FlirtyGirlFitness Demo at Atlanta Fit Fest!
What: FlirtyGirlFitness Demo
When: October 15, 2011, 10:30 AM
Where: Georgia International Convention Center
This should be soooo much fun, just put together my outfit for tomorrow.
Also, if you want to join in the rest of the fun...
What: Atlanta Fit Fest
When: October 15, 2011, 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Where: Georgia International Convention Center
Health screenings, fitness demos, 30 minute workouts, fitnesss competition, and Dr.Oz.
Health and Happiness,
Larissa
What: FlirtyGirlFitness Demo
When: October 15, 2011, 10:30 AM
Where: Georgia International Convention Center
This should be soooo much fun, just put together my outfit for tomorrow.
Also, if you want to join in the rest of the fun...
What: Atlanta Fit Fest
When: October 15, 2011, 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Where: Georgia International Convention Center
Health screenings, fitness demos, 30 minute workouts, fitnesss competition, and Dr.Oz.
Health and Happiness,
Larissa
Anniversary! GRAVITY and Client I
So I was going through some old files the other day and realize that I just had a couple of anniversaries!
GRAVITYGroup Certified - 4 years! 8/18/2007
1st Personal Training Client Session at Georgia Tech - 2 years! 9/2009
Sometimes I forget how much time has gone by since that 1st class or that 1st client.
GRAVITY
I can still remember my very 1st GTS class. I was sooo nervous, but it was a brand new class and brand new equipment, so I really couldn't mess up that badly ;-) I had my pre-planned workout and my GRAVITYClubhouse DVD and my fresh new GRAVITY tank top, nervous and excited, it was a packed class, we had to turn people away! After that I was hooked. Haha, I remember having that darn machine tower flip back when I was attempting to either fold or unfold it, I mean these things are huuuge, it didn't hurt me but it scared the focus into me...I never made that mistake again!
The other day I got to sub a GRAVITY class for the 1st time in a few semesters. It was so much fun! I love watching the participants face when I put them into their 3 prong triceps/bicep supersets, 2 sets of triceps pull backs/dbl biceps curls, 2 sets of triceps kickbacks/hammer curls, 2 sets triceps press downs/static bicep curls it is beautiful ;-)
CLIENT I
I actually just ran into that 1st client at GT the other day at the gym at 6:30AM. I did not realize she never knew she was my 1st client at the facility, I had done some private contractor sessions but none at GT, and well you don't want your client to doubt your ability because you're new at the site. We had already met once to discuss goals and do a fitness assessment and I remember being so excited. I had constructed this well designed program of about 8 different exercises and it adhered to all the ACE guidelines, I just thought I was sooo amazing...yeah, we only got through about 4 of those! It was definitely a learning experience...you can not always get to the equipment you want and it takes time to teach, demonstrate, and guide an exercise. Now I factor all that in.
She took sometime off to focus on her home and family and is back in the gym now getting back into her routine. I am hoping to get in a couple of maintenance sessions with her in the near future.
It has been a great ride, and it keeps getting better!
Health and Happiness
Larissa
GRAVITYGroup Certified - 4 years! 8/18/2007
1st Personal Training Client Session at Georgia Tech - 2 years! 9/2009
Sometimes I forget how much time has gone by since that 1st class or that 1st client.
GRAVITY
I can still remember my very 1st GTS class. I was sooo nervous, but it was a brand new class and brand new equipment, so I really couldn't mess up that badly ;-) I had my pre-planned workout and my GRAVITYClubhouse DVD and my fresh new GRAVITY tank top, nervous and excited, it was a packed class, we had to turn people away! After that I was hooked. Haha, I remember having that darn machine tower flip back when I was attempting to either fold or unfold it, I mean these things are huuuge, it didn't hurt me but it scared the focus into me...I never made that mistake again!
CLIENT I
I actually just ran into that 1st client at GT the other day at the gym at 6:30AM. I did not realize she never knew she was my 1st client at the facility, I had done some private contractor sessions but none at GT, and well you don't want your client to doubt your ability because you're new at the site. We had already met once to discuss goals and do a fitness assessment and I remember being so excited. I had constructed this well designed program of about 8 different exercises and it adhered to all the ACE guidelines, I just thought I was sooo amazing...yeah, we only got through about 4 of those! It was definitely a learning experience...you can not always get to the equipment you want and it takes time to teach, demonstrate, and guide an exercise. Now I factor all that in.
She took sometime off to focus on her home and family and is back in the gym now getting back into her routine. I am hoping to get in a couple of maintenance sessions with her in the near future.
It has been a great ride, and it keeps getting better!
Health and Happiness
Larissa
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