Jennifer

I was watching The Doctors this AM and they said flat out, as one gets older their metabolism does NOT decrease.  It’s the fact that we are beginning to lose muscle mass that we start to gain weight.  So, let’s get lifting and doing all the different kinds of activities that will increase our sexy muscles and help us to be strong and healthy as we age.

Today I am doing my regular strength movements and lifts and I am going to work on some….. pushups.  Just to push me a little.   No just do not want to make the time today to do a long cardio session, but I do have 30 minutes for strength.   I would like it to be as natural as it can be, but maybe I could do well with a contract again.  I do not want to be all military on my ass and then not maintain.  I have taken steps to make lifestyle changes like the no mindless eating and I want this to work for me too.  My goal is 3-4 days a week (one of which will likely be my hard body yoga or my Budokon DVD) and variety is good for me.  I think I can do this.  I likely need to do early AM or later in the evening.

Mark the fitness hut guy here has a lot of great information on his site, answers questions and there are many good (and bad sources) out there.  If you are into finding a trainer, asking questions is your perogative and responsibility.

I let this part of my routine slide over the winter and it did not help me at all.  I had an excuse, but I am not even going to write of it here.  It is crap.  No more excuses!

This summer, I want to show off a swimsuit.  No excuses to not be able to find one I like, like last year.  Blah, blah , blah… I have said this before.  But  it’s a little goal.

Strength Contract

I comit to performing 3-4 days a week of at least 30 minutes of strength training for each session.   When I do DVDs or got to the gym, it is longer and that is great.  But if I look at my body and create a routine for the body I see that day, it must be at least 30 minutes.  This does not exclude me from enjoying activity on the other days.  The goal is to do something active each and every day.  My reward for completing this contract is confidence I will have in knowing that I am strong and I can do anything with my life.  I NEED THIS.  I need to know that I am not limited by my mind and how my mind sees my body.  I am not the past.  I am right now strong and I will become stronger and stronger mentally and physically as I develop these behaviors and new beliefs.

I am continuing with no mindless night time eating and continuing to eat healthier food choices most often.  I am not thinking of it like I am on a diet, though I have to be on this Elimination diet…. little grr.    I am just going to enjoy feeling good.

This contract begins today and I will decide at the end of June if it is reasonable for me beyond.  Still I know it is good for me to make strength exercises a part of my routine.  But for the sake of this contract, I will update my exercise log at the end of June.

~ Jennifer

APPARENTLY I do well with these contracts.  I am not allowed to forget me.  And always a special thanks to Kama who is such an inspiration when it comes to fitness.