So today I started the Slim in 6 series again. I did, "Start It Up!" (25 minutes) and planned on doing, "Slim & Limber" again, but did ",Slim & 6pack" instead (11 minutes). Going back to something that I have already done has great advantages. I can see how much I have gained from exercising everyday. I realized while I was exercising today, some of the things I can do now, that I couldn't do at all before or w/out some sort of a struggle:
1) push ups! (shedding 15 lbs helps!)
2) I can touch my toes with my legs straight and am A LOT more flexible :)
3) I can sit on my knees (resting my bottom on heels) (my legs were so big before that I couldn't do this--at all!)
4) I can do squats AND lunges! (15 lbs really does make a big difference!)
5) Lying on my back, I can pull my knees into my chest (like I'm hugging my knees)
6) I can stand with my legs together, knees together and have my feet also be together! (and do a squat at the same time w/out falling!)
7) I can kick AND I an jump--more than once in a row!
There are others, but I like the number 7 :) (I know, I know, #7 is really 2 points, but I'm allowed to make it 1 lol) . I am still a big girl, but exercising has given me my life back. I can do pretty much do anything that any average person can do--maybe more! (I say this just because I'm pretty sure that I exercise more than the "average" person). I couldn't say this before, and that is such a blessing.
So amazing!
Doing "Start It Up!" today really excited me. It's different from Turbo Jam, but I think it will help give some muscle definition. I think I might do Slim in 6 for 2 6week periods, and use my sculpting gloves from Turbo Jam, on the 2nd round (we will see).
I feel like I am moving onto a new level of exercise, and I have energy again!
On a side note...I think I might have developed an aspartame allergy and that's why I've been so tired, and have had so many headaches! I stopped using my protein/fiber water things, that I mentioned a few weeks ago (the South Beach Tide Me Over things that you mix in your water), and I feel much better!
I hope you all have a great day! I feel great and hope you do too! Make today count!
I can do this! I am a star!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
day 132 (day 6 / week 19)
Posted by Melissa Henning at 8:37 AM
Labels: 11 minutes, 25 minutes, blessings, Slim and 6pack, Slim in 6, start it up
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some people have even developed aspartame disease so definitely probably a good thing you stopped using it since you noticed some symptoms!! i felt so much better after i took that crap out of my diet as well!
It's funny (not haha, but ah-ha) because I have noticed that since I started exercising and trying to take better care of my body again, it (my body) has an opinion! I stopped eating refined sugar, fried foods, and soda and when I eat any of that now (like bringing aspartame back with those water packets), it makes me feel sick in some way--like my body is telling me it doesn't approve. When I eat healthy (which is mostly everyday now) my body responds really well. It's like exercise was the catalyst for it to speak up lol.
I've had to be so vigilant regarding aspartame...it is in everything! It makes me get migraines and I don't believe the FDA when they say it is fine. Not if it makes me sick! Except for my Diet Coke from a fountain (very little, if any, aspartame because the chemical is too unstable for fountain delivery!) and my own baked goods, I eat really healthy food, too. Not for a holier than thou thing, either...I just don't feel good, otherwise.
As for you, good job recognizing and celebrating all your body can do...loving ourselves is a celebration of life!
You are a star!
Thank you Erin! I don't like the taste of soda anymore, but I didn't know that, thank you for teaching me something! I'm sure my MIL would be interested to know that as well :). I agree :). When I talk about exercise, or my eating habits, I hope all of you guys reading know that it's "not for a holier than thou thing" either, I'm just learning so much in my journey and I want to share with you guys, in case it helps you as well :). Thanks again Erin! :)
Hey looks like you have great workout for your body, i also started weightlifting and having care about my body...
i like your post...
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