As I prepared this morning for my noon o'clock concert I reached for the long summer gown (with sleeves) and sandals to perform in, then I looked at the support garment (girdle) that I was planning to wear under it and then I glanced at the more athletic wear (wicking fabric long shorts and loose flowing brightly colored tunic) folded neatly, alongside sneakers which give me much needed support for my knees. I thought to myself: "standing elegantly but constricted in cute flat sandals with …
I Survived a Weekend of Performing in 90+ Degree Heat!
I was worried. Real worried. But I prepared. I went to the gym, worked out with my wonderful friend and fitness trainer Jeremy, who was mindful of what I was facing. I think he was a bit concerned too - and wth good reason. I am a 55 year old obese woman with two bum knees and I was scheduled to do two days of back to back outdoor performance in the heat and a private event. But I did the work. …
The Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: The Good Pain of Working Out.
Every muscle in my body aches. That was my cry to a cousin the day after a very strenuous weight training workout with Trainer Jeremy. She became concerned: "Don't do too much. You could hurt yourself." I quickly explained that I have entrusted my training to a wonderful professional and the key to building strength and endurance is challenging oneself to do more every time. The pain is not serious. It is my body's natural response to the work. And it feels good because I know that my …
The Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: Looking Forward to … Working Out and Being the Best I Can Be.
Looking forward to working out. What kind of nonsense is that? Being the best I can be. Duh. That's the goal right? Well, let me tell you something: I got a bit bogged down in the mire (no work, no money, intense knee pain) and got stuck in a vacuum of inaction. I began to let life happen to me instead of taking charge of it and making my life happen. In case you haven't been following my blog, I was gifted workout sessions with a professional trainer to "save my life." And I was grateful. I …
The Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: Sitting Up and down in a chair. It’s not as easy as it sounds.
It's been awhile since I have reported on my actual workouts. I guess that's because I have been busy writing and singing, going to France and talking about that. Going to the gym and working with my trainer has become less of a novelty which I guess is a good thing. It is part of my lifestyle now. It is routine like putting on my glasses or brushing my teeth. BUT because I work with a professional trainer it has not gotten easier, in fact Jeremy the Devil slave driver comes up with subtle ways …