Looking forward to 2011, knowing your body, your diet, mentally and physically, your strengths and your weaknesses is pretty empowering. I know i learned a lot, and although my numbers didn't drop an ounce....I feel more motivated to enter the new year with a more solid foundation than i ever have in the past. Even as a trainer, I'm human, and worse, I'm a woman....so i have all the same challenges, body issues, and confusion about health, fitness and, or course, vanity (although i think that went out the window with my rash epidemic;) ).
Balance was the strong focus for our challenge, as we discussed the other night at the happy hour.....this was not the type of camp where we were starving ourselves to win the grand prize.... a bikini modeling gig, this was practical. And, because it was practical not everyone lost as much weight as they may have lost in the past doing other programs. Unfortunately, with each year we make it that much more difficult to take off the pounds with dropping metabolisms and fluctuating hormones, yup, we're pretty much f'ed.
Yet, there are plenty of real people older than us who are pretty f'n hot and healthy so it's not impossible. By not gaining that typical lb. or 2 that most people gain during the holidays, as most of you did, you are well ahead of the game to start looking and feeling a little more confident into the new year.
Most of you are athletes with amazing discipline in the gym, so honing that same motivation in the kitchen or out with friends takes time and energy and maybe a little more money, but we know it works....you've seen the results.
Remember, it's all in the psychology....it's not about what you can't have. The more you focus on what you can't have, the more you'll feel depleted and deprived. Be mindful about all the good things you're putting into your body and gain more satisfaction in savory, delicious meals that contain alternative ingredients that are better for you and ultimately leave you more satiated.
You have the tools, now it is your turn to set yourself up for your own challenge. I will be happy to continue support with weigh ins and measurements after class or whenever. Questions and comments are always welcome, as you should well now know.
I'm going to do a two week detox in january if anyone is interested. All this feeling sorry for myself has gotten a little outta control;), so that's what i've decided i need.
All my best to you and your families for the holidays.
-kat
the concept
starts november 1st!
what's a two-a-day....that means if you work out hard in the morning, you do a light work out later in the day. so, if you weight train in the morning, i would suggest a 20 or 25 minute cardio of your choice in the evening. or, vice versa. weights and cardio in the morning...yoga at night. whatever. workout ideas will be posted on the regular.
the second workout doesn't have to be crazy. it will just get you moving, get your metabolism revved and keep you from dipping into the candy bowl or the pie tin into the night.
the design...very flexible...workout 5 days a week, with 3 days doubled up. weekends off.
or...
workout everyday and double up once.
or...
any combination...you decide.
a calendar will be provided to keep you on track.
the 2nd component. FOOD!
every week we will have a goal. for instance...one week it might be no sugar, one week no alcohol, one week no eating out. don't be scared....it's feasible and you'll be surprised how much you'll learn about your eating habits and what's actually on your plate.
3rd component. online access and bonus workouts.
this blogspot address will be ours for the challenge. you'll have access to me and each other through this domain. you can bitch and complain or celebrate triumph all in one spot. here will also be our communication board about our upcoming goals and workout ideas.
bonus workouts will be available as well. sunday mornings might be a great time for makeup sessions. all of that can be arranged through our domain.
lastly, weekly weigh-ins and measurements.
measurements are an effective way to give you an idea of your progress...although the way your clothes fit is sometimes the best, and more importantly the way you feel. measurements are also a great tool to see what might be going on if we're not seeing changes. i.e. there might be something else inhibiting weight loss...diet, hormones, thyroid, etc.
we will be using the body fat scale for measurement, as well as tape measure so there will be several ways to track progress.
i look forward to taking the challenge with you.
all my best,
kat
kat@mvfit.com
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