When Was The First Time You Thought You Were Fat?

This poster caught my attention. "I wish I was as fat as the first time I thought I was fat!" Isn't that the truth. Do you remember when you first thought you were fat? For me this statement immediately summoned a memory of full color and detail. I was eighteen years old and abroad in business school. I remember I was wearing a size four navy, wool skirt with pinstripes and a camel colored wool blazer. I weighed 135 pounds just up from 129 pounds. One of my friends said with disgust, "Gina, you are getting fat!" If I had only known.

If I had known what I now know about life, people and how heavy I would get over the years that comment wouldn't have taken such a root. Nothing and I mean nothing was jiggling on that body. It was as close to slim perfection that I will ever come and I didn't even work for it. It was all genes and nature and I didn't even appreciate it. What I would give to have that body now!

Weekly Workout Recap June 29 - July 4, 2015

Week 2 Half Mary Training

Sunday - Cross Train

To cross train I did my usual 1/2 hour ride with Robin in the trailer. Limey was looking so cute I figured I'd give her a little photo shoot. When we arrived home Robin was asleep so I hooped for a few minutes then tried out a new Kettlebell program called The Swing by Tracy Reifkind.

Today was the first day and I plan to repeat the same 10 minute workout two more times this week. I have ordered the book and will probably do a review. We will see. It looks promising. See below or here.

Monday - Long Run 4 miles

"If you want to change something you have to change something." I am a true believer of this statement by Chelsea Johnson, whom I interviewed for Meet The Amazing Chelsea. Check it out!

Yes, it seems so ridiculous that a long run would be 4 miles, but right now that 4 miles might as well be 10. I am struggling to run the first mile in fact, I'm walking. I can't seem to catch my rhythm till almost one and a half miles in. On this run in particular once I finally caught myself and had an immediate urge to go potty. I was just getting into the groove, but I just had to go. Once I got back out on the course I was the last one running. I didn't want to hold up everyone (we have a no woman left behind policy) so I finished up. I had only done three miles and it was almost dark. I decided I would continue on for my last mile and told everyone to go on and leave. I would be ok. This lady right here in the pic decided she would run with me so I wouldn't be out here by myself in the dark. Mind you I run like a 15 min mile and she runs a 9 minute mile. The gesture was so generous I figured I better do my best to keep up or at least not stop running. loool. I made it the rest of the way, even with my lungs on fire. It felt good to be challenged so I asked her would she be my half coach for the long runs and she accepted. Thanks Alicia sooooooooo much!!

Tuesday - Rest Day

Today was my rest day, but I used it to do a bit of stretching and strength training. I did my very, very slow sun salutations I told you about here. Doing slow sun salutations are really helping with my lower back pain and stiff hips. Then I finished up with a second day of The Swing Kettlebell workout.

Wednesday - Run (Rained Out)

Wednesday's three mile run was rained out. I was kinda looking forward to it, but hey. I decided to do some Sun Salutations and call it a wrap. Robin wanted to do some yoga with me and I had the perfect program for her, Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventures. I found it on YouTube sometime ago and had been waiting for the right time to introduce it to her.

I put it on and she wanted to use my mat. Long story short, I ended up having to participate as well. What a workout. Up, down, round and round we moved as we acted out the story. I was panting lol but I was glad I did it with her. I had to refocus her a few times and but she was really proud of herself in the end.

I have included it below or you can view 'Stella The Stick Insect' here. I'm sure we will be doing 'Norris The Baby Seahorse' next week.

As you know I am always searching for inspiration to stay motivated. This week I found this interview by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition with Tennis Legend Serena Williams. Who as I write this post has just beaten her elder sister Venus Williams at Wimbledon 2015. Congrats Serena!

You can view below or here.

Thursday - Cros Train

I used today as a make up day for Wednesday's rainy day and you can see how it went below or here. I rounded out the day with the final installment of The Swing workout.

Friday

I showed up for this run earlier and with a far better attitude and with goals in mind to accomplish and things went well.

Finally, my workout week was over and I was ready for what I have started calling my weekend wind down treat. A nice little yoga session. Normally I do an hour of Restorative Yoga but I thought I would try another video by the same instructor Lisa McLeod called Bed Time Yoga. I totally enjoyed it and ready for bed.

Saturday - Complete Rest

Saturday was the 4 of July and it was raining cats and dogs. Robin asked to do some exercise so I found these two videos on YouTube.

This video was great because it identified the different parts of the body,

how they work and how they are used. Robin loved it.

This video was just pure fun. Jumping and dancing around to a cool beat.

Here you can find the beginnings of my Toddler Exercise Playlist. I will be adding more as we try out more exercises. Hope you enjoy.

Oh, I have an NSV (non-scale victory): I'm sure you remember reading about my bike seat issues at the beginning of my biking career. Well, I'm pleased to announce that I have gotten used to the seat and riding doesn't hurt like it used to. I have removed the gel seat and I'm riding wonderfully without it. That or my lady bits parts have gotten tough in which case I'm not sure that is a good thing loooool!

Did you experience an NSVs this week?