GOLF

Last night was date night. AWE!

We went out to eat and we sat there like we always do thinking, what should we do. My genius boyfriend decided we should go hit some golf balls. He assumed that since I am from a golfing community that I would know what I am doing. (Do NOT judge a person by where they are from!) I had family friends that golfed, but other than that I had nothing to do with golf.

So an instructor at this golf club came walking by last night and was visiting with all the patrons and he decided he would record us to help us improve our swing. (Um, yeah...)

My swing was all wrong because I could feel a bad pain in my wrist... I felt stiff overall. My boyfriend helped a little, but he needed help too.

So...

The instructor taught me how to swing properly and I seriously thought he was joking when he said that it works on your muscles. It's like how people think dance isn't a form of sport. Well, I thought the same about golf. I know... for shame, for shame. Let me tell you, I am sore! It's the good kind of sore. I can feel it in my core, my inner thighs, and my hamstrings.

If you want to try something new, try golf! Get an instructor so you learn the swing properly and are sore in a good way instead of a bad way.

And as a side note, I just checked out Zumba Xhilerate from the library. I am very excited to try it out!!! I miss Zumba desperately!

Update

I got on the scale today and a scary realization was staring me in the face...


I am sadly back up to 194.1 lbs. AHHH!!!!

What in the world???

I guess not standing and walking all the time is taking a toll on my weight. :/

Time to start eating healthier and to start working out.

Use Your Muscles

Monday I was working out with my boyfriend's mom. We went to the gym and walked a mile on the track and rode a stationary bike for 30 minutes. Afterwards I was wanting to hit the weights. We didn't though because she was nervous... taking her time to build up her momentum. I see both sides to this and feel it is something I must write about. I know everyone is entitled to their opinion on this so please do your own research and do what is comfortable for you and what your doctor recommends you do.

I see her and her husband's side, taking the time and build the momentum. Right now she is doing cardio which is very healthy. It will make her heart stronger, it will build some of her commonly used muscles, it will attack the fat. They want to build on that and when she feels strong enough, then she can hit the weights.

My concern for her, and let's be real, is she is in her late 40's. Now this is not much of a concern yet, but I know of many inactive people that as they get older have difficulties changing their habits and though cardio is a great way to work out, building your muscles are just as important. I remember reading Fitness for Dummies back in 2008 that weight lifting protects your bones. As we get older, our bones naturally lose density. Other things like illnesses, diseases, and how we eat also effect our bone density. One way to protect our bones is to build the muscle around them. You can read more about weight lifting and fitness here.

When you begin to lift weights, you always start light. You work up to heavier weights. I have never gotten bulky from the weight lifting I have ever done. I always joke that there is a toned me underneath all this blubber. Where there is not as much fat, you can see definition.

I think it is important to include both cardio and weight lifting for both reasons; a more well-balanced fitness program. When you begin finding what works for you, you need to do the research. Not all programs work for all people. I also remember reading in Fitness for Dummies that not all trainers are knowledgeable, so if you get a trainer, do your research on them and on fitness. Have questions ready to ask them during a consultation. If you do it alone, be aware of the muscles you are using and how you feel while doing it.

Hydration

So I have joined the Pinterest band-wagon... that is how bored I am, but it is a pretty amazing website. I saw this and immediately fell in love. The realist in me says, "How am I going to wash my bottles with ribbons and jewels on them?" It's a good idea that I am passing along to you.

This photo was found on http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/.
This website has a lot of good information on healthy eating and working out so check it out!

SuMmEr!

Summer is almost here! I am very excited.

I will be able to read and pass along some great information!

I will be able to work out on a daily basis!

Not only that, but I will have a work out partner at least 2 days a week. :)

Not only is my motivation to get myself healthier, but there is a possibility of something spectacular happening in future and I want to look and feel better than I do now.

My boo want me to join him in cycling. I am a little intimidated, but it could turn out to be a great adventure!

This summer has a lot to hold!

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So school has been crazy! I am have been so stressed. Like wake up in the middle of the night multiple times, stressed. Like panic-attack, stress... Not so good.

I love my job and I can not imagine doing anything else with my life! I have most everything done and I am ready (and sad) for the last day of school. I am sad because I will most likely be layed off. I am hoping a solution can be found. If not, I have two and a half months (or less depending) to look elsewhere.