This is a journey I am taking you through to empower you to gain a new healthy lifestyle and a new state of mind about your self image.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Make the most of your day
With training I train in the morning and then again in the afternoon/evening. Now I work about 30 minutes from where I live so I am finding things to do in The Woodlands area to pass my time.
We have had such nice weather here lately so I have been taking advantage of it an heading out to parks for lunch and then a workout.
Get outside and enjoy the weather!!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Where did the exercise go?
I still don't have my official LA polo shirt in so I dress up, but I do get some funny stares while on the floor training people in church clothes. I am hoping to have the shirts in sometime next week.
Today I finally get the day off after working over time with The Little Gym moving and getting trained at LA before I started full time on Monday. It is freezing outside but I have hoping to bundle up and at least get a good walk in to keep my body moving.
I still need to take monthly pictures and measurements, I will post them later. You cant laugh when I do because I am sure there is not much of a change.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
How do you slow down life?
Here is a picture of my lovely new home. Come in and visit, I Have some great personal training options for you!
Friday, January 28, 2011
EXCITING NEWS!!!! (no,I am not pregnant)
I am so proud of myself today!!!! I have been keeping up with my running and I feel GREAT!!!!
Ok, well with more exciting news, I accepted a job today as a Personal Trainer Counselor with LA Fitness. This is the position i was hoping to work towards in the next 2 month, but got the offer today without having to train for a few months first!
Everyone knows how long I have been in fitness and been a personal trainer. I am so excited to get back into a gym and open up the potential for Drew and I to grow as a family possibly sooner than when I am 30.
I start training for this position on Tuesday and will start full time in a few weeks. Though this does mean I will say goodbye to The Little Gym..... :(
YAY, How Exciting!!!! I have been praying and waiting for this day for a very long time!!!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Running, running, running, get those feet running!
I did well Sunday, ran at Meyer Park and even pushed myself to run a full mile straight and walk an additional 3 miles. Tuesday I ended up having to work from 9-8pm so that pushed my running plan back. I am back on it tomorrow and will be back on track for Friday.
I will post some pictures tomorrow, I know it is more fun to read a blog when pictures tell the story.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Im here.......
As I type this entry my arms and shoulders are sore from "playing" at work testing out our gymnastic rings. I need to try to get in some cardio tomorrow, though it is supposed to freeze tonight so I don't know if cardio will be done outside tomorrow.
Here is what I did one day.....
Yes, I do enjoy my shake weight! I love to test out the "As seen on TV" and determine if it is actually worth buying.
I'm getting a little nervous to remeasure and weigh again in two week. I don't really think I have been putting my all into it, and I don't think anythings has really changed.
But it must still be done, time to kick it into high gear!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Keep on Trucking.....
Friday, January 7, 2011
Cleaning out and Shaping up
Today I also did my weekly grocery shopping and decided it was time to clean out the fridge of all old Christmas dinner/dessert left overs. Now it is just drew and I so we don't need to much food, so it is nice to see a clean fridge.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
The first workout is always the hardest
Today I did a workout video for 40 minutes. I am a sucker for workout videos and I love them. Though I must do them in private. I feel to weird if people are watching. So today I made sure Drew (my husband) was still asleep and got to work.
Another thing I struggle through is actually doing the entire video. The nice part about being at home is if you get tired you can turn off the tape whenever you want. Today I wanted to stop about 30 minutes in but I am determined to stick to this and show you guys how we can all take steps to help ourselves.
I DID IT!!! I finished all 40 minutes plus stretching and jumped into a nice cold shower after it all.
Tomorrow maybe I will do a hula hoop workout I have. Ill post pictures.
Dream big, work hard.
Laura Steely
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Measuring in
Weight: 147 lbs
Chest: 36in
Taking pictures of a body you are working to make better can be hard to feel good about. Always add a picture that you are proud of, this picture I took the same day, just with clothes on.
Dream Big, Strive to be healthy,
Laura Steely
Monday, January 3, 2011
Time to get going
I get off work at 1pm tomorrow so I plan to head to the park with Sassy and get in a good walk. I don't know if my body is up for a run with a stuffy/running nose so I will start slow.
Today I attempted to eat healthy. I woke up not wanting to eat but had some yogurt, a banana, and took a glass of OJ with me to work. Lunch did not go as well since I decided to grab lunch at quiznos. Dinner drew and I made some enchiladas and I tried to watch my portions.
Tomorrow is another day, I can do it!
Laura Steely
Sunday, January 2, 2011
2011..Its here if I like it or not
Well I did not have the best start to my 2011 year. I did a good job of cleansing my body after a night with Drew's family and cousins. I ended up spending most of January 1st either on the bathroom floor or on the couch. I did get a good ab workout and am sore today. I do not suggest that workout for anyone.
Now I work on fighting off a cold my lovely husband decided to pass on to me. Today I plan on taking down all the Christmas decorations, cleaning up the apartment, and possibly taking Sassy on a walk in the park.
We are watching my dads dog of about a week so it will give me a better excuse to get out to the park and get some good walks in. Drew and I did take a good walk all around our apartment complex last night with Sassy, so I will have to count that as my short cardio for January 1st.
Today I sit on the couch at 11:30am with a box of Kleenex and some tea. I am hoping with writing this it will get my motivated to get my day started and find the Christmas tree box. I will let you know what actually gets accomplished today, later.
Dream Big, Stay Healthy.
Laura Steely