Monday, March 28, 2011
Dallas Fort Worth Pug Rescue: It's Pugapalooza Time!!!
Dallas Fort Worth Pug Rescue: It's Pugapalooza Time!!! I went last year and this was a really fun event. You don't have to be a pug lover to go...just come out and support Pug rescue! I have 3 pugs. One of them is a rescue from some people who were just looking to get rid of him. I can't imagine why. He is the sweetest little guy and he makes me laugh every day; he's so silly. This is a great breed. They are sweet dogs and most are great with children and families. They do shed and they do make a lot of noise (mainly snoring/snorting) but they have a lot of personality - and who could resist that smushed face? If you're looking to adopt a dog, consider a pug from DFW Pug Rescue. More information on adoption can be found here
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Metamorphosis - Day 2
OW!!!!!
This is what my brain has been saying to me since I woke up this morning. Its a bad sign when you make a slight movement in bed and the soreness rouses you from your otherwise peaceful slumber. My calves hurt, my shoulders hurt, and there is an area in my ass/hips that hurts - not quite sure where the pain is coming from. I've never had this area hurt before in my life. No doubt this was caused by the inverted leg raises done yesterday. Who thinks of inverted leg raises? Tracy Anderson, that's who.
I hadn't planned on blogging about this journey every day - I don't think 90 days of me telling everyone how much my body hurts is really all that interesting - but I had to write today because I feel quite accomplished for actually doing the workout despite the protests from my embittered muscle groups.
I have to confess, I did not do as much jumping during the cardio as I did yesterday. My ankles/calves won that fight. Once I did start jumping, they actually hurt much less to my suprise. Of course the strength training was tough. Its not the ab work that kills me - oh my abs hurt, don't get me wrong - but all the leg lift work. I feel like it goes on and on and I'm thinking to myself - when will this stop or get easier? I know exactly when the leg portion will get easier, it will be the last day of this 10 day series. Then I will have to change it up and my body will hurt all over again. You are a cunning little devil, Tracy Anderson.
2 days down, 88 to go.
This is what my brain has been saying to me since I woke up this morning. Its a bad sign when you make a slight movement in bed and the soreness rouses you from your otherwise peaceful slumber. My calves hurt, my shoulders hurt, and there is an area in my ass/hips that hurts - not quite sure where the pain is coming from. I've never had this area hurt before in my life. No doubt this was caused by the inverted leg raises done yesterday. Who thinks of inverted leg raises? Tracy Anderson, that's who.
I hadn't planned on blogging about this journey every day - I don't think 90 days of me telling everyone how much my body hurts is really all that interesting - but I had to write today because I feel quite accomplished for actually doing the workout despite the protests from my embittered muscle groups.
I have to confess, I did not do as much jumping during the cardio as I did yesterday. My ankles/calves won that fight. Once I did start jumping, they actually hurt much less to my suprise. Of course the strength training was tough. Its not the ab work that kills me - oh my abs hurt, don't get me wrong - but all the leg lift work. I feel like it goes on and on and I'm thinking to myself - when will this stop or get easier? I know exactly when the leg portion will get easier, it will be the last day of this 10 day series. Then I will have to change it up and my body will hurt all over again. You are a cunning little devil, Tracy Anderson.
2 days down, 88 to go.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Metamorphosis - Day 1
The Mission: Flat Tummy
I have never had a flat, toned stomach in my life. I am determined to have one by summer and look fabulous in my bathing suit.
I was going to wait until Monday to start Tracy Anderson's Metamorphosis but I decided today was as good a day as any. Plus Monday's are so hectic. Better to start a new workout when I have more time to learn it on the weekend.
The dance cardio was tough. After about 10 minutes I was huffing and puffing and pretty much wanted to die. I am out of shape! Not a good sign for my overall cardio health, I think. My doctor would be so disappointed. She's always wanting me to work out, eat better, drink less...blah blah blah. Guess she is getting her wish.
Its only an hour a day, 6 days a week for 90 days. I can do this. I actually don't feel that bad now that its over. I'm just drenched in sweat from working out in my hot-ass sunroom (Tracy wants you to do the workout with no A/C. As she likes to say - the only magic fairy dust is sweat).
Now I need to shop for food. And bid adieu to my beloved Mexican food for the next 90 days.
Day 1 down, 89 to go.
I have never had a flat, toned stomach in my life. I am determined to have one by summer and look fabulous in my bathing suit.
I was going to wait until Monday to start Tracy Anderson's Metamorphosis but I decided today was as good a day as any. Plus Monday's are so hectic. Better to start a new workout when I have more time to learn it on the weekend.
The dance cardio was tough. After about 10 minutes I was huffing and puffing and pretty much wanted to die. I am out of shape! Not a good sign for my overall cardio health, I think. My doctor would be so disappointed. She's always wanting me to work out, eat better, drink less...blah blah blah. Guess she is getting her wish.
Its only an hour a day, 6 days a week for 90 days. I can do this. I actually don't feel that bad now that its over. I'm just drenched in sweat from working out in my hot-ass sunroom (Tracy wants you to do the workout with no A/C. As she likes to say - the only magic fairy dust is sweat).
Now I need to shop for food. And bid adieu to my beloved Mexican food for the next 90 days.
Day 1 down, 89 to go.
Friday, March 25, 2011
I'm BACK!
So... I haven't blogged in a long-ass time! That's what happens when you focus on nonsense instead of the important things. That's what I've been doing lately...focusing on nonsense. Its time to get back to business!
There are a lot of exciting things going on right now. I'm starting my Tracy Anderson Metamorphosis on Monday. I actually got my butt out of bed and started working out today just for good measure - but I don't start the full on program until Monday AM. Its never to late to get in shape for bathing suit season!
Also, after a lot of hassle, I finally have a fully functioning printing press! (FedEx did a poor job shipping it and it arrived broken). Now its fixed and I already have a project to work on this weekend for my best friend who is a Senior Lecturer at A&M. I need to think of a name for my little printing press business... I think I'm going to name it after my little pug, Iris. Not really fair to her brother, but I just love the name Iris. I almost wish I had saved it for a future daughter. Now, of course, I can't name a future daughter Iris because I suppose its vaugely insulting to be named after the dog.
My other project is my house. After being there almost 3 months it is still not all set up. I have lots of decorating to do yet and need to purchase a lot of large items - such as a dining room table and office furniture. I'm on a timeline because I want to have a housewarming party this summer! Also I have a huge garden box (16 feet by 4 feet) that I am currently filling up with carrots, peppers, tomatoes, squash, and whatever else I can think of to grow. If I'm successful I am going to have a lot of food to bring to the office!
I'm really inspired right now to get my whole life into shape. People are constantly changing and I feel like now is a good time to put my life in a better direction than it has been the last few months. Stay tuned for more!
There are a lot of exciting things going on right now. I'm starting my Tracy Anderson Metamorphosis on Monday. I actually got my butt out of bed and started working out today just for good measure - but I don't start the full on program until Monday AM. Its never to late to get in shape for bathing suit season!
Also, after a lot of hassle, I finally have a fully functioning printing press! (FedEx did a poor job shipping it and it arrived broken). Now its fixed and I already have a project to work on this weekend for my best friend who is a Senior Lecturer at A&M. I need to think of a name for my little printing press business... I think I'm going to name it after my little pug, Iris. Not really fair to her brother, but I just love the name Iris. I almost wish I had saved it for a future daughter. Now, of course, I can't name a future daughter Iris because I suppose its vaugely insulting to be named after the dog.
My other project is my house. After being there almost 3 months it is still not all set up. I have lots of decorating to do yet and need to purchase a lot of large items - such as a dining room table and office furniture. I'm on a timeline because I want to have a housewarming party this summer! Also I have a huge garden box (16 feet by 4 feet) that I am currently filling up with carrots, peppers, tomatoes, squash, and whatever else I can think of to grow. If I'm successful I am going to have a lot of food to bring to the office!
I'm really inspired right now to get my whole life into shape. People are constantly changing and I feel like now is a good time to put my life in a better direction than it has been the last few months. Stay tuned for more!
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