Get out of your "comfort" zone...

So most people who know me will probably tell you that I tend to play it safe, especially with myself.  I am a creature of habit.  I am comfortable with what I am comfortable with and that's it.  I think it is because I don't want anymore people judging me than already do.  I also as of recently have decided that I am going to begin doing things that are outside of the safe comfort zone that I have created in my little world. 
A client of mine asked me if I wanted to attend a Zumba class with her.  Now I have done Zumba before and didn't really like it, but I felt like I owed her one and why not.  I need to try things, give it another whirl.  So today was the class and I must say that I am so happy to say that I was so wrong before.  I had a blast shaking it like Shakira and I didn't feel self conscious or embarrassed. 
Then after that craziness we went running and let me tell you that shakin it kicked my booty and the run had to be cut short.  Still fun none the less.  So today I want to thank my pal- Carrie String for forcing me to face my fear of ass shaking in front of strangers.  It was a pleasure and I can't wait to do it again real soon!!!

A Great Big Eye Opener

Today as I was going about my day feeling a bit defeated (just one of those days).  I couldn't get my crap together and I was really tired.  Nothing was going my way and I felt like I was at the mercy of everyone else's decisions.  I hate that.  I had a moment of almost feeling bad when it hit me, I can do whatever I want.  I can't let anyone else's defeated attitude effect where I am going and what I want.  I can do anything.  I can have anything! When you repeat this to yourself it is amazing how it makes you feel, so empowering.  So the next time you let someone else determine your destiny, take the wheel.  You are your own pilot.

What I have been up to...

So the other day a client emailed me.  She achieved her original goal and made another one.  She wants to run. Not just for recreation but for competition.  Her next goal is to run a 5 K.  The catch, she wants me to run it with her.  Now I can run, I can do it.  It is one of those things that challenges me and mentally defeats me at the same time.  Let me explain further, If I was approached by somebody and they told me I had to run 5 miles to save my husband or family or my dogs, I could do it.  But for some reason it is one of those things that almost makes me want to say that dreaded C word I punish my clients for saying.  But guess what I agreed.  AND I agreed whole heartedly.  So in the coming weeks you will probably read some funny tails about my own achievments and struggles.  This is something that I have really wanted to do so thank you! I am excited for the push.  Even your faithful trainer gets stuck in rut sometimes.  :) Oh and by the way I started yesterday and ran my full time with a warm up and a cool down and I didn't die.  Probably because I was in my house in the air conditioning.  HAHA

Putting on the Pounds

You could gain 9 pounds a year if you continue to eat lunch at your desk during the work week.