Today is day one of a 21 day challenge that I am taking part of with GPF. I have decided that as part of this challenge I am going to blog about my goals and how my day turned out.
Day 1: my goal was to get 15,000 steps in today. I knew that my day was going to consist of a lot of sitting. Emails, paperwork, designing. I even got up early to make sure I had enough time to knit a hat {I'm having fun doing it and it actually is very relaxing.} I would check my steps after class tonight- thinking that I was going to have to go do a few laps around the block. My UP bracelet is set to go off every 45 mins that I am not moving {it vibrates on my wrist and I feel like a dog with a shock collar as I jump} and it went off several times today. I was dreading checking it tonight.
I strongly dislike paperwork/ email catch up days.
My Monday workout schedule consisted of 3 classes today. 2 classes in which I taught and then one that I took {thanks for the Butt Kicking A- I am beginning to like step- I really have a hard time admitting that- but thats a different story for another day- about why I "don't like it"}
My first class was my 4pm Zumba class at the Y. It's a small class but over the last few weeks I have grown to really enjoy it. I had been getting burnt out teaching 9 classes a week and fitting in my classes that I enjoy taking {I need to take someones class(es) for my own sanity- again another story for another day} but I have a new group of people that are coming that bring new energy and excitement and that gets me excited. PLUS its OCTOBER- which means I pull out my Halloween music for the month- LOVE having the change up.
Next was Aqua- Have I mentioned how much I LOVE teaching {and taking Aqua Zumba ~ cause I do!!!} I am sad that this was the last Monday Aqua class until March- swim team is back and even though I am continuously having the max I am allowed in the pool {we keep saying- once we have the new pool we wont have to worry- two more years}- they get first dibs of the pool. Not fair I say- but hey I understand. I got there and was approached by one of the ladies. I have to tell you the story because, it made me tear up and feel so AMAZING.
I have to tell you something. I went shopping the other day and I walked passed a mirror. I'm trying to loose weight and I don't think good about myself. I'm trying to loose weight and I have lost some, but I looked in the mirror and I could hear you in my head saying: "Love yourself, Love yourself" and I decided I was going to. You dont know how much that means to me. (to see full story about "Love Yourself, Love Yourself please view: Unconditional Love
I started tearing up. I know that feeling. The feeling of not loving myself. Even now there are days when I have to remind myself that Loving Myself has to come first and be first.
I can't say it enough, but Adriane- thank you for those words. Those words that are easier said then believed. Sometimes it feels like we say them and the get lost in the air. But knowing that someone listened to them, as I listened to them from you, made my heart explode with love and pride. Thank you for allowing me to pass on those wise words of wisdom to the people in my classes.
So I am taking Monday as a WIN. I got to teach classes, take a class and most importantly I made a difference in someones life, as someone made in mine- and there is nothing like having the feeling that YOU made a difference.
Oh... and I met my goal... almost 19,500 steps today.
Sweaty Selfie - Day 1
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