808 Happy and Healthy

Today I officially completed my registration for the Great Aloha Run.  Usually during the holiday season, since holiday eating could bring weight gain, I usually do more cardio/running.  This technique has helped me avoid excess holiday weight gain since I have to push myself to train for an 8 mile run.  This would be my 4th year training for the GAR. So for the past 3 months I have been doing 20 minute jogs/runs around my neighborhood 3x a week.  Then in November I started pushing myself to do more longer runs.  I wasn't tracking it.  I was just going by how many blocks I do.  I have used the Runkeeper App to tracked my progress in the pass so I have been using it for my runs again.  This is app is great because it help me realize that my long run was about 1 mile.  Good job, but the GAR is 8 miles so I need to work on my mileage!!! Here is a copy of my training schedule.  I have about 12 weeks till race day on February 15, 2016.  #icandothis

April 7 -  21 day fix extreme end round 2 Weight 136 Chest 33 Arm  11 right /11 left  Waist 28 Hips 31 .5 L egs 17.5 right 17.5 left So I did not lose any weight or inches after this round of 21 day fix.  I was disappointed at first... Then I saw this picture.  It has been 1 year since I started this journey. In the picture on the left I was still working night shift, 6 months postpartum and did not workout. The picture to the right is my post 21 day fix extreme results, round 2. I am grateful to be on this health journey Changing the way I eat and adding 30 minutes of exercise has help me transform my life!!! I no longer need to take blood pressure medicines (which I started taking at 19 years old). I still eat sweets in moderation, but I never had to starve. I learn to balance healthy eating and working out. With my busy life I make time to be healthy and eat healthy!!! Keeping the 50 pounds off is hard but I'm grateful that I have!!! I ne ed

I love the 21 day fix because it jump started my weight loss. After doing p90x3 and Body Beast I started to enjoy weight training because it helped to change the way my body looks. Even thought I may have "gained weight", I did not look as flabby. So when I heard Autumn Calabrese was making a new program, I knew I had to get it. 21 day fix extreme is a totally different program compared to 21 day fix.  This program pushes you more harder. The 7 day workouts are more intensive with less rest, but the nice thing is the workouts are still 30 minutes long that you do for 21 days. If you follow the "Countdown to Competition Guide, this nutritional guide is more stricter. March 16 Weight 136 Chest 33 Arm  11 right /11 left Waist 28 Hips 31 .5 legs 18 right 18 left   So I lost a 1 pound since doing finishing 21 day fix extreme. I can't be disappointed, because that a good thing. As I compare my overall body results in 21 days I had lost 1/2 inch from

So I use to workout at the gym with a trainer.  My trainer was a nice guy and offered many helpful tips, but when he started to push me to lift heavy, it really intimidated me.  The gym was full of guys lifting heavy and here I am not knowing what the hell I am doing and last thing I want to do is get hurt.  Even though I had a trainer to guide me into weight loss, it was costing me a lot of money to continue, plus I had a weird stalker experience, so I quit .  I tried to go to a new gym with my sister after giving birth, but with not much direction and not knowing if I am doing this right, I stopped going. Anyways weight training seems so scary to do by myself... so why did I decide to try Body Beast?  Well with the success of p90x3, I figure lets keep toning and building muscle to look more leaner plus the price was cheaper that one month's gym membership.   Sagi Kalev  is the trainer behind Body Beast. The program is 90 day, divided into 3 block/months to help you bui

This is my 3rd year doing the Great Aloha Run (GAR).  First time was 2013 ( read more here ).  Last year I did the GAR and had my mom watch my baby girl.  I tried to do a running schedule to run at least 3x a week, but with my new clinic job working day shift I will admit I did not prepare as well as I did the first time I did the GAR.  Anywhoo I am just proud to have done it again.  This time I did it with my baby!!!

I did Chalene Johnson's 30 Day Push to help me figure out my 2015 New Year's Resolution. My Intrinsic Priorities are my Family+Significant Other, Physical Health, Purpose/Career.  The first time I did this, Physical Health has never been on the top of my list... but since I made the commitment to take care of me, I feel like my life is slowly coming together. I put a star on environment because I believe when you have a "clear" mind before you can brainstorm, make a plan, make goals, take actions and your goals/dreams can come true.  At first when I did this brainstorming, I indicated cleaning house, but realize it is more to a physically clean home environment.  You need to also declutter and organize your mind!!!  I guess this can tie into personal development and emotional health, take it back it ties into all my goals.  An environment  that is physically and mentally clean will help you reach your goals. So what do I want to achieve for my health?  I

I'm nearing the end of Block 2/Bulk phase of Body Beast.  The part I was not comfortable with lifting weights was the amount of eating required.  I was nervous to gain the weight but realize the fat is decreasing and muscles are showing.  I promise I'm not sucking in!!! Next month is Block 3/Beast, the cutting phase.  I can do this!!! Here is my 3 year comparison.  The picture on the left was me when I use to go hiking a lot.  Hiking helped me lose weight but I would go hiking 1-2x a month and I still ate out a lot.  This time with Body Beast I am working out 5x a week about 45 minutes a day and meal prep clean foods.  You can do it too!!! Learn your relationship with food and build healthy habits!!!    

Meal prep has helped me lose weight and keep the weight off.  It takes time to plan meals, but it will help you from eating unnecessary foods.  Here are some of my tips to meal planning: 1 - Pick a day every week to meal plan and meal prep. I prep on Sundays 2 - Figure out what foods and recipes you want to eat for the week. I create a meal plan and shopping list so I know exactly what to buy and don't buy anything extra!!!  I look for whole food recipes from my cook books, internet or Pinterest.  I avoid CRAP 3-   When I get home from shopping I will start cleaning and cutting my fruits and vegetables and cook the foods I can. Cook big batches.  You can freeze half.   Cook extra meats with no sauce and save it on the side for a later dish. 4 - Experiment with baking, steaming, stir fry, slow cooking, pressure cooking, grilling and use your rice cooker. If you can cook multiples things at the same time you will save you time.  I cook every 2-3 days. I'm busy with