Moxie for Life

We went to the County Fair yesterday. My baby girl won 2nd prize for the dress she made! I am so proud of her. I know she wanted first, but the way they set up the youth categories any and all clothing was in the same category. So her original design dress was up with an apron. The item that got 1st prize was a robe. It was finished way better than ours…a little fishy in my opinion. But, it could have been a very gifted kid. Either way, it must have been difficult to judge. I’m just happy that she continues to love to design and sew. She came right home and got out an old soccer jersey to create a halter out of it…we’ll see.

I managed to avoid the amazing fair food. I ate on the way there and really wasn’t hungry…plus everything costs a flippin’ mint. I did have a fish taco for lunch, but that was it and there really wasn’t anything bad about it. They did give me the fried even though I asked for grilled, but I suffered through.

I finally have an actual appointment with the girl who is helping me with my routine on Saturday. I’m excited a scared all at the same time. It did motivate me to eat a whole pile of asparagus tonight which I have not touched since my last competition. I actually didn’t gag or have to wash it down.

I realized what my issue has been…why I have lagged getting fired up about prepping. I need the trainer so that I have someone with a vested interest. Otherwise, if I’m the only one who cares, it just isn’t enough for me. While I have support from my hubby and a few friends, a trainer is paid to care. So, even if they are faking it (not saying that they ever were), they make me feel I will not only be letting myself down, but them as well. Is that a sick mindset? Maybe I need therapy. LOL

So, the show is on. October 4th in L.A. Come watch me flop around on the stage. A dream realized. Oh yeah, funny thing- I have to wear an evening gown and share my philosophy of fitness. Ha! You won’t wanna miss that!

Two goals I have:

1. In one year do 100 pushups with perfect form without stopping

2. By Christmas 2008 do 10 pull ups - easily.

Here are some form videos for your viewing pleasure.

We watched The Prestige last night and I was totally impressed. I had a desire to watch it when it came out but like a lot of other movies, I never have the chance so I just forget about it. Then, when I realized there was so much eye candy in it, my interest was reignited.

As we watched I actually forgot about the view mostly because both Bale and Jackman’s characters were so evil. They played their parts well and was thoroughly convinced that Bale was NOT using a double. It is interesting to note, and possibly makes me look a bit dull, but my nephew had given away part of the plot the day before. I didn’t fully pick up on it and all through the movie I was trying to make something into what he had said. Turns out I was completely wrong. I was trying my  hardest to make the two main characters in to twins, so when the truth came out, I was surprised. Excellent. Normally I have these things figured out pretty quickly.

All in all it was a great movie. I also love Michael Caine and have enjoyed his performances in everything I have seen him in.

Next watch: PS I Love You. (My mother recommends this one as she has a huge crush on Gerard Butler.) I don’t think husband will be joining me for this one.

I was mulling over my “training” or lack thereof while laying in bed and not getting up to workout. I could blame it on my husband for tapping my lightly at 6:30 and whispering that he was going in to work late and I didn’t need to hurry off to the gym. Those words dipped like honey on my ears. Um. Well. If you like honey in your ears, that means it was lovely to hear. I clicked off the alarm and started to think. Great. Not sleep. Think. Why am I not plowing into this prep?

Reason 1: I am not paying anyone to tell me what to do, so the guilt of spending money isn’t looming.

Reason 2: I have not planned even one day what I’m going to eat. What is the first lesson of BFL? Fail to plan and you plan to fail. Duh.

Reason 3: I’m a little scared terrified to actually TRY to do a fitness routine.

My flexibility is well, I’m not. I have been stretching, but it is soooo slow coming. I really fear getting out there and looking like an old lady trying to do something. Writhe? Wiggle? Kind of like when my mom dances these days. She used to cut a rug back in the day, but now, well she’s 80. She tried to do the worm at my birthday party a few years ago. It wasn’t pretty. I don’t want to be the 80 year old doing the worm. Then when it is over everyone will smile and tip there heads slightly to the side as if to say “Aw, look at the old lady trying to dance. Isn’t she cute?” I’m just trying to be realistic here. This isn’t about quitting something, it’s about looking like a fool. Any lop can stand on stage in a bikini. Sorry figure girls, but it’s true.  All the crap about presence and confidence. Whatever. I can say that. I’ve done it three times. Kind of like being the mother of a “disabled” child. You can use the word “retarded” and get away with it. Anyone elsethat uses it is a insensitive prick. But, I digress. It is difficult to get there, but the actual standing there, not so tough.  I’m just evaluating if I’m up to the task of getting there.

So, for today, for success, I am planning my meals and I will call the girl who is going to help me choreograph. I’ll start there. I’ll let you know how it goes. That is all.

I did this awhile back and thought it would be fun to see how it’s changed. Open iTunes, select shuffle and then input the songs in order in each category.

* Opening Credits: Herculean - The Good, the Bad & the Queen
* Waking Up: Breathing the Breath- Matt Redman
* First Day At School: Phenomenon - Toby Mac
* Falling In Love: Heaven Came Down - David Crowder
* Fight Song: All I Need- Kevin Prosch
* Breaking Up: Herculean - The Good, the Bad & the Queen (Again?)
* Prom: Fragile - Sting
* Life Is Good: Nas’ Angels, the Flyest - Pharrell
* Mental Breakdown: Waiting for Summer - Delirious
* Driving: Translanticism - Death Cab for Cutie
* Flashback: Rio - Duran Duran
* Getting Back Together: Sorry - Madonna
* Wedding: Letterbomb - Green Day (What?)
* Paying The Dues: Dancing on Lilies - Coldplpay
* The Night Before The war: Jesus of Suburbia - Green Day
* Final Battle: Deja Vu - Beyonce / Jay Z
* Moment of Triumph: Hanging By A Moment - Lifehouse
* Death Scene: Please -The Black Peppercorns
* Funeral Song: What a Friend I’ve Found - Delirious

Kinda crazy how well some of the fit in their category. Fun to do if your bored.

I am prepping for a show. I’m not making a big deal of it. I’m attempting to train myself. EEK. I’m about 10 weeks out and have not even really thought much about it. I am still hoping to do the fitness category, which includes a 90 sec. routine. I’m waiting for a girl to contact me regarding choreography. So, we’ll see on that. It has been something I have always wanted to do and I started this whole competing thing with the goal of doing it at some point. I have a friend who is probably doing it with me (her first show) and I’m very excited about that. She has been really dedicated and is doing a great job. I think I need to catch up with her!

So, will you help me be accountable? I need to stay on track without the help of someone making my workouts and diet for me. I was considering rounding up my change and hiring someone anyway, but now I kind of feel like a kid learning to do a new skill. LET ME TRY! I CAN DO IT! I can hear this voice in my head “You can do this”. I hope that voice is telling the truth.

I may post pics but I haven’t taken any in awhile. I spose I should see where I’m at. Scary.

Off to the beach. Bye.

I have taken three days off for one reason or another. I meant to take one, then my shoulder was still hurting and life got in the way. Then yesterday I just couldn’t seem to get there. So, three days of rest for my shoulder.

I sucked down some creatine, which I haven’t taken in months and powered through. I even did some Knees to Elbows and Double Unders. I had no shoulder pain at all! YES!Download Double Unders

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I stole this from a thread on a website I visit. I like it. Please join in and post your thoughts to comments:

1) HAPPINESS…What type of fitness activity brings you happiness?

Working out so hard that I want to cry, but don’t.

2) PLEASURE…What pleasurable food did you give up for better nutrition?

Sweets…candy (most of the time)

3) SORROW…What was a sorrowful breaking point that made you want to change?

Seeing family members in chronic pain from poor health.

4) LOVE…What do you love about your new lifestyle?

Having a testimony that makes others desire to begin their own fitness journey.

#1 On my Netlfix. why did no one tell me it had Hugh Jackman AND Christian Bale. I will die and go to heaven. (Don’t tell me it isn’t a good movie. I won’t hear you.)

To type a blog.

Sorry. A little Madonna/JT reference.

First, thanks for the congrats on my certification! I feel pretty darn good about it.

To answer the question why… I found Cross Fit through a blog, not sure who it was now. They mentioned it and I looked it up. I was intrigued. I spent a lot of time reading their website and trying to implement workouts. Doing that at LA Fitness is interesting at best. But I manage to make it happen. I love every sweaty, painful on the verge of puking moment of  it! (Stacey - you would be in heaven!)

I knew I was going to be teaching PE next year and saw that there was a curriculum and a whole Cross Fit kids section and certification. I knew it was what I needed for my kids! I really want to come at it from a fully informed position, hence the certification. Well worth every penny. I already have a couple of friends interested and coming to do workouts on Saturdays with me! YAY! I won’t start charging yet. This is just practice.

Thank you also for the sweet comments about my girl and her dress. It’s funny that some of you would say that I’m a great mom. It was trying some times getting that dress sewn. My baby girl is 10 and we have begun to hit that line of fiend vs. parent. I have to constantly remind myself to not get my feelings hurt by her and teach her how to learn and respond. There were many moments that I felt I was pretty much just a beeyotch, but she (unfortunatley) held her own. I think it was especially hard this week. My hormones were inflicting their evil plan and my husband was out of town. Not a good combination. But we got the dress done and entered. I’m praying she gets an award. I fear the disappointment if she doesn’t.

Ok, I went over by 4 minutes. Gotta go.

XO Have a spectacular Monday!