Well here we are...on the verge of a new year...2010. Remember 2000 and all the people that thought the world was going to end and planes were going to fall out of the sky. Well we are still here and we are still going strong.
I already had a call from my friends Tina and Mark at 1150am this morning to wish me a happy new year. The are celebrating in Hanoi and it was 10 minutes to midnight there. They were keeping it cool as they have an early plane tomorrow as they are now heading back to the US to live again. I know it will be a culture shock for them for the first while but there will settle back in again. I will actually be seeing Tina on the 6th when she comes in to see her family. I am really looking forward to it as I have not seen her since China. Now that was a workout...we just kept moving but we saw everything that we wanted to. If you want to read their final blog in Xiamen then you can access from my blog.
Speaking of work outs...I have seen Joseph twice this week and I really am back on track. The back is 95% better and I am getting back into my routine with him again. I would totally advise anyone to get a personal trainer. It is amazing how they push you to endurances that you did not know that you had. And they make sure that you are doing everything correctly so that you do not hurt yourself. This is the best thing that I have ever done and Joseph pushes me to limits that I would not push myself...I know this about me and I now have so much more energy and strength. And I like it...really I do.
The new year is coming and this is the time that you make those New Years resolution. Trust me when I say that personal training in the way to go. If you join Goodlife they have a 2 week program you can start with that gives you 6 training sessions...try it...you'll like it and then you can sign up for more sessions. I highly recommend this. It is what I did and I am so very happy.
So make that resolution and keep it. I would be happy to answer any questions that you have. It is the first right step.
Tonight my friends Cynthia and Nancy are coming over for the evening and we are going to ring in the new year together. I would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous new year.
Talk to you next year.
Betty.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Day 108 to 112 - Dec. 25 to 29
Can you beleive that Christmas is over and it is only 2 days to 2010. I found this to be a difficult year work wise ( had to displace some employees)and a busy time personally ( 3 weeks in China, starting my weight loss journey). The year just seemed to slip by me and before I know it, 2010.
I got back to reality this morning and did a work out with Joseph. Believe it or not I acutually missed him...lol. Really, I know that when he is there I am more geared to work out as I know I will have him pushing me. I worked out on my gazelle while he was away last week but it is not the same.
I am looking at turning in my gazelle and getting a treadmill. Joseph is going to help me pick out one that is good and will last. Don't get me wrong, the gazelle is great but I need something more sophisticated that allows for heartrate and incline, etc.
I am back on my eating program after all the Xmas goodies, which I was very good about, but you can enjoy and then get over it. I give a lot of chocolates, etc. that I receive for Xmas to others who I know will enjoy more and then they are not in my house. That brings me to tonights discussion point, nutrition.
Learning and understanding some basic nutrition can really jump start your results. (go back in my archives for foods you can eat). Exercise and proper nutrition together help your body become a self-regulating system that will find its own way for your good health.
Nutritional tips for life:
1) Think of food as nourishment for your body and a way to improve your health.
2) Eat several small meals 4-6 per day.
3) Never skip a meal. Doing this advises your body to slow down your metabolism.
4) Make sure that every meal is balanced. Proteins should be the size of the palm of your hand. Complex carbohdrates should be fist sized. Fist sized portions of fruits or vegetables at each meal and for snacks - upto seven in total. Limit fat intake to just whats necessary.
5) Drink eight 8 oz glass of water per day and have one especially when you are exercising.
6) Plan you meals ahead for the week so you are prepared at meal times.
7) Set up your home for success, just have nutritious food and snacks.
8) Drink a glass of water prior to each meal. It will decrease the likelihood of your overeating.
Next blog I will talk about personal training and how it can work for you.
That's all for tonight.
Betty
I got back to reality this morning and did a work out with Joseph. Believe it or not I acutually missed him...lol. Really, I know that when he is there I am more geared to work out as I know I will have him pushing me. I worked out on my gazelle while he was away last week but it is not the same.
I am looking at turning in my gazelle and getting a treadmill. Joseph is going to help me pick out one that is good and will last. Don't get me wrong, the gazelle is great but I need something more sophisticated that allows for heartrate and incline, etc.
I am back on my eating program after all the Xmas goodies, which I was very good about, but you can enjoy and then get over it. I give a lot of chocolates, etc. that I receive for Xmas to others who I know will enjoy more and then they are not in my house. That brings me to tonights discussion point, nutrition.
Learning and understanding some basic nutrition can really jump start your results. (go back in my archives for foods you can eat). Exercise and proper nutrition together help your body become a self-regulating system that will find its own way for your good health.
Nutritional tips for life:
1) Think of food as nourishment for your body and a way to improve your health.
2) Eat several small meals 4-6 per day.
3) Never skip a meal. Doing this advises your body to slow down your metabolism.
4) Make sure that every meal is balanced. Proteins should be the size of the palm of your hand. Complex carbohdrates should be fist sized. Fist sized portions of fruits or vegetables at each meal and for snacks - upto seven in total. Limit fat intake to just whats necessary.
5) Drink eight 8 oz glass of water per day and have one especially when you are exercising.
6) Plan you meals ahead for the week so you are prepared at meal times.
7) Set up your home for success, just have nutritious food and snacks.
8) Drink a glass of water prior to each meal. It will decrease the likelihood of your overeating.
Next blog I will talk about personal training and how it can work for you.
That's all for tonight.
Betty
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Day 99 to 107 - Dec. 16 to 24
Can you believe it has been over 100 days since I started my journey. I can't but it is true. To date I am 18 pounds lighter and I am feeling better. Except for a few back issues I am coming around. I really have enjoyed working with Joseph my trainer and I am looking forward to 2010.
I am been very busy lately ( it is Xmas time ) and tonight I am cooking dinner for my family and tomorrow I am cooking dinner for my family. I will be at my sisters tomorrow morning to see Daphne and Jesse open their gifts and then have Christmas breakfast with them. They will come over to my house on Christmas night, along with my friend Nancy, and we will be sitting down to our tradional primerib dinner with all the fixins.
I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I will be back to my regular blogging next week and will start my next blog with nutrition.
Please everyone have a safe and happy holiday season.
Betty
I am been very busy lately ( it is Xmas time ) and tonight I am cooking dinner for my family and tomorrow I am cooking dinner for my family. I will be at my sisters tomorrow morning to see Daphne and Jesse open their gifts and then have Christmas breakfast with them. They will come over to my house on Christmas night, along with my friend Nancy, and we will be sitting down to our tradional primerib dinner with all the fixins.
I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I will be back to my regular blogging next week and will start my next blog with nutrition.
Please everyone have a safe and happy holiday season.
Betty
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
DAY 94, 95, 96, 97, 98 - Dec. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Michele and I had a great time in NYC. We got to see the tree in Rockafeller centre, we shoppped and we saw a great pay "In the heights". We had a wonderful dinner at the "Osterio del Cirqu" and we had drinks at the top of the Penninsula hotel. Then before you knew it it was time to come home again. But we brought Michele's 50th in with a bang. And we would not have done it without the support of her husband Dave.
Last time I blogged it talked about Strength and Resistance training. I mentioned all the major muscle groups. The reason we should do strength and resistance training is to help you achieve long-term weight loss and weight control. You do this by increasing the muscle in your body, (the amount of lean body mass), and you will have a higher metabolic rate will be. This means you will burn more calories on a daily basis even when you are sitting or laying down (imagine that). This higher metabolic rate also makes it easier to maintain your weight.
Why do we strength train?
- a more toned and shapely body
- increased muscular density and strength
- increase bone density, which reduces the chances for osteoporosis
- increase agility and power
- improved posture and flexibility
- improved self-esteem
- and finally, your body is really a bigger engine burning more fuel - in terms of calories.
Next blog will be a little more on nutrition.
That's all for tonight.
Betty
Last time I blogged it talked about Strength and Resistance training. I mentioned all the major muscle groups. The reason we should do strength and resistance training is to help you achieve long-term weight loss and weight control. You do this by increasing the muscle in your body, (the amount of lean body mass), and you will have a higher metabolic rate will be. This means you will burn more calories on a daily basis even when you are sitting or laying down (imagine that). This higher metabolic rate also makes it easier to maintain your weight.
Why do we strength train?
- a more toned and shapely body
- increased muscular density and strength
- increase bone density, which reduces the chances for osteoporosis
- increase agility and power
- improved posture and flexibility
- improved self-esteem
- and finally, your body is really a bigger engine burning more fuel - in terms of calories.
Next blog will be a little more on nutrition.
That's all for tonight.
Betty
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Day 91, 92, 93 - Dec. 8, 9, 10
Can you believe it is almost Christmas. I can't. I am glad I got a lot of my shopping done in China in April.
It has been so busy at work with social functions and year end work that has to be completed. I am so happy between Xmas and New Years when most of my offices are closed and I can finally get caught up with my emails and start to prep for 2010.
I am back training with Joseph and it feels good to be back on track. My lower back has been bothering but Joseph is working with me to get my back better and it is working. A little bit at a time.
Working with Joseph I have started to learn some of the terminoly for the parts of my body that we are working on. They are:
Upper Body:
Back
Chest
Shoulders
Biceps leg
Triceps
Lower Body:
Gluteus/Glutes/Buttocks
Quadriceps/Front of thigh
Hamstrings/Back of upper
Calves
Abdominals
On my next blog I will be discussing strenght and resistance training. It will take a few blogs to complete.
I am going to New York with my friend Michele for her 50th birthday. Her wonderful husband Dave is footing the bill for both of us. We are staying at the Flatotel Hotel, seeing a broadway matinee show, dinner at a 5* restaurant and drinks at the top of the Penninsula hotel with champagne at midnight to officially ring in Michele's birhtday. And of course shopping and heading over to Rockafeller Centre to see the tree and the ice skaters.
So I will not bw blogging until Monday night.
Have a great weekend and stay warm.
Betty
It has been so busy at work with social functions and year end work that has to be completed. I am so happy between Xmas and New Years when most of my offices are closed and I can finally get caught up with my emails and start to prep for 2010.
I am back training with Joseph and it feels good to be back on track. My lower back has been bothering but Joseph is working with me to get my back better and it is working. A little bit at a time.
Working with Joseph I have started to learn some of the terminoly for the parts of my body that we are working on. They are:
Upper Body:
Back
Chest
Shoulders
Biceps leg
Triceps
Lower Body:
Gluteus/Glutes/Buttocks
Quadriceps/Front of thigh
Hamstrings/Back of upper
Calves
Abdominals
On my next blog I will be discussing strenght and resistance training. It will take a few blogs to complete.
I am going to New York with my friend Michele for her 50th birthday. Her wonderful husband Dave is footing the bill for both of us. We are staying at the Flatotel Hotel, seeing a broadway matinee show, dinner at a 5* restaurant and drinks at the top of the Penninsula hotel with champagne at midnight to officially ring in Michele's birhtday. And of course shopping and heading over to Rockafeller Centre to see the tree and the ice skaters.
So I will not bw blogging until Monday night.
Have a great weekend and stay warm.
Betty
Monday, December 7, 2009
Day 90 - Dec. 7
I'm back. I know it has been a while and let me tell you it has been quite a ride.
Cynthia and I had a lovely holiday at the Punta Cana Princess All Suite Resort and Spa. Unfortunately Cynthia and I must have caught a bug on the plane. Cynthia was quite sick on the first 3 days and then seemed to get a little better. I was fine at the resort but started to feel in on the Sundaay after we got home. I got one workout with Joseph and then I went down. Hot and cold sweats, achy, cramps, fever and then it turned into a really bad head and chest cold. Cynthia relapsed after we got home and was also sick in bed. Needless to say I have not been to work out with Joseph in almost 2 weeks. I am back tomorrow and ready to get back in action.
Cynthia and I worked out for a few hours every day while we were on holidays. We both actually lost weight while we were away and we really didn't skimp on anything. The water was great and we would go out to where the sand dropped off under your feet and we would walk in the water for about 45-60 minutes a couple of times a day. That really worked the butt and the triceps. Then we would work out in the pool as well. We both had some time at the spa and spent about one hour at the casino (it was a sad little casino).
This past weekend was cookie making time. We make these 2 Italian cookies every year with all my cousins and my friend Nancy. We make dozens and dozens. I give them away to my aunts and uncles and cousins. It is a tradition that goes back to my grandmother and my mom and dad and now the cousins and when my niece is old enough I will get her making them as well. My cousin brought her daughter for the first time this year and we got her working.
We had our book club dinner this past Saturday and my god, it was fabulous. Joanne and Kim really went all out, And it doesn't hurt that Joanne teaches in the hospitality division of George Brown and gets all kinds of food from the chefs. It was a nice evening with good food and great company.
Thats all for tonight.
Betty
Cynthia and I had a lovely holiday at the Punta Cana Princess All Suite Resort and Spa. Unfortunately Cynthia and I must have caught a bug on the plane. Cynthia was quite sick on the first 3 days and then seemed to get a little better. I was fine at the resort but started to feel in on the Sundaay after we got home. I got one workout with Joseph and then I went down. Hot and cold sweats, achy, cramps, fever and then it turned into a really bad head and chest cold. Cynthia relapsed after we got home and was also sick in bed. Needless to say I have not been to work out with Joseph in almost 2 weeks. I am back tomorrow and ready to get back in action.
Cynthia and I worked out for a few hours every day while we were on holidays. We both actually lost weight while we were away and we really didn't skimp on anything. The water was great and we would go out to where the sand dropped off under your feet and we would walk in the water for about 45-60 minutes a couple of times a day. That really worked the butt and the triceps. Then we would work out in the pool as well. We both had some time at the spa and spent about one hour at the casino (it was a sad little casino).
This past weekend was cookie making time. We make these 2 Italian cookies every year with all my cousins and my friend Nancy. We make dozens and dozens. I give them away to my aunts and uncles and cousins. It is a tradition that goes back to my grandmother and my mom and dad and now the cousins and when my niece is old enough I will get her making them as well. My cousin brought her daughter for the first time this year and we got her working.
We had our book club dinner this past Saturday and my god, it was fabulous. Joanne and Kim really went all out, And it doesn't hurt that Joanne teaches in the hospitality division of George Brown and gets all kinds of food from the chefs. It was a nice evening with good food and great company.
Thats all for tonight.
Betty
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