I am a complete newbie at strength training and this is so exciting to me! I really just wanted to pass on my excitement and results from just a week. Until I was lucky enough to find Christopher I had no idea about exactly what I needed to do to achieve the results I was looking for and was adrift in exercise oblivion. I highly recommend if you have any interest whatsoever in getting more toned, stronger or losing weight (he even helps you map out a diet-is there anything about health and nutrition this man doesn't know?) that you at the very least contact Christopher for a consultation (you can click on the widget on the right margin or here). I am still working on a more optimum diet with him since I am doing this strength training and not looking to lose weight (will do a post on that soon). I also made it very clear to Christopher that I did not want to get bigger or very muscular. I had the misconception that anything to do with weights or strength would equal a muscle woman-again I was wrong. I am amazed at how my exercise thinking and what I have been doing my entire life were really quite backwards.
In additon, I wanted to point out what changes I have made since starting this blog in March (only 2 months ago). Please see my previous posts if you have any questions on why I have done these things as it is all a direct result of the research and lifes lessons learned from this blog. It is startling and wonderful and my friends are still recovering from the shock.
** Gave up my microwave-I used to think people who did not use microwaves for health reasons were fruitcakes (okay, now I am one too and I like it).
**Quit drinking all diet sodas because of the dangerous aspartame (used to think it was jus a bunch of hype) and instead now drink, water, tea with stevia and Zevia all natural diet soda alternative that I LOVE. I used to drink 6-8 Diet Pepsi's a day (scary).
**Gave up my vitamins and take Whole Food supplements religiously and really can tell a difference.
**Try to buy as much organic as I can (even on a budget).
**Eat lots, and lots of berries, nuts, other fruits and vegetables and only whole grains.
**Really watch out for sugars (they make you age amongst other things) and processed foods.
**Made lots of great friends and read amazing blogs everyday.
**Am not too hard on myself and remember that every day is a step towards good health and know that once in awhile I am going to have that chocolate bar or cookie and that is okay.
**I am exercising again and love how I feel!
All these things (plus, I don't smoke, drink alcohol or eat animals) really equal a much happier Heidi! I feel better, I am nicer, I look better, I sleep better, I like myself more and I have more energy than I know what to do with. I just never realized what small everyday changes in my diet and life could do for me!! I want to thank all of you who read this and blog too, you inspire me.
Heidi
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Ive found that I now enjoy that far more than the cardio (much to the chagrin of my rump :))
check out my monday videos for some weight training rambles & THANKS for swinging by!
MizFit
I'm getting back into my running routine and now it's time to add strength training back in - you'll be my inspiration~
I'm training for a 5k run on June 7th (Komen) and a marathon in October.
I'll keep you posted on my progress.
You are an inspiration, too. How I wish to emulate your regimen.
re your comment on flax seeds: the ground seeds are really better than the oil. i used to take 2 tbsps of coconut oil and it's really yucky ;)
I think it is great that you are getting your health back on track. I find your blog to be very interesting to read. I love the healthy information you are sharing with us. I can't seem to give up my microwave, it is so convenient to use. I hope your alternative is working out for you. Looking forward to the information on that in the future. Take care! :-)
I'm extremely happy to see that you're changing your ways and coming over to the healthy side. I was shocked to hear you drank 6-8 diet pepsis a day.
I love what you're doing and it seems like you're inspiring others. Keep up the good work and thanks for visiting my site... hopefully you've picked up some tips.
John Fit
Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving your comment :) I'm a sugar addict, but I really have to stay away from sugar!
Is microwave bad? I just bought one a couple of months ago :(
Glad to see you discovered weight training - the #1 anti aging exercising.
Your blog has been such fun to read and learn from - keep it up!
I need some Inspiration here!!
;))
It was interesting seeing the Various Squats + Stretches u mentioned - we did all those way back in High Skool + they still hold True today*
Simple Resistance Repititions
OK I start tomorrow!!
When I'm focusing on my eating habits, I allow myself one or two diet pepsis a day (addict here). When I'm not, I can drink a 2 liter a day with no problem, if not more.
I still don't enjoy working out, but I love it after I'm done! :-) My hubby has lifted weights religiously for more than 20 years and he was the one who put together a routine for me a couple years back. I've been a bit lazy over the winter... but I'm getting back into the routine too. I love it when I feel strong! Keep it up!
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