I have lost myself and I have a pep talk with my soul. I have been letting my younger years wasting my time and letting myself go, so far that my health has been an issue. I need to do something this time just for me. So I’m in the process right now but I put in the work goals that I want to achieve. Losing myself to find my real self was a challenge but I did so I win.
Thanks
C.P.
Hi!
I hope you started your new year 2016 with new goals.
My goal for now is run a race on June. For that to happen I need to work more in me. My body, my core and my mind. I started doing push-up Today is January 8,2016. And yesterday I did (7) seven push-up, that’s amazing for a person that never was able to do one. On January 15,2016. I’m going to start with my abdomen, by doing some sit-up military style “I prefer that way”.
I had been working on my diet, like starting from zero again. I’m trying to not eat candy. I’m trying to not drink Coke “Yep, that’s is a bad habit”. I started drink coke again in 2015. I didn’t drink coke since February 2012. I know I can do this again! I also trying to cut my portions little by little. I’m cooking more, like every meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner). I’m going to eat less outside or if I do it, I’m going to try the most healthy option on the menu.
This is more hard that I ever think. Is like baby steps.
But I’m not a quitter, so I’m going to keep doing the challenge.
You need to start from something, Right!
For more info: Check my goals
My previous post: My Running plan for 2016
Thanks for reading!
C. P.
Day 16-30 Yoga November Challenge [Recap 2]
Hi, Everybody!!
December 01, 2014.
Routine time: 15 minutes
The routine of the day was practice everything I had learned in the process.
Routine time: 60 minutes
This class was so peaceful. I enjoyed the quite time with myself. That day I was so in a rush because I was late for the class also the traffic was horrible. So I was a little bit stressed for nothing you know, but I like be on time for everything.
My progress and My Dares: Day#17
P: Free my mind
D: Concentration
P: Stress relief
D: The process
This day was a short routine. I just did 15 minutes before I took a shower to went sleep.
My progress and My Dares: Day#19
I think the progress was doing the transition and the dare was finding the right time to do yoga.
Routine time: 75 minutes
Favorite pose of the day: Happy Baby = Ananda Balasana
The pose at first was challenging, because like a wrote few posts ago I’m in postpartum. I had my baby natural way, I know (TMI) sorry! And that pose was weird but at the same time was comforting.
My progress and My Dares: Day#22
P: Transitions
D: Posture
P: Concentration
D: Balance
In these day I just enjoyed the company of friend like I said to them my extended family since any of ours family member is near by. I’m thankful because I have God in my life, Thankful for the bless of being mother, for my partner in crime my amore. Thankful for my family and friends. Thankful for being a life, for the health.
Routine time: 75 minutes
Favorite pose of the day: Tree pose = Vrksasana
My progress and My Dares: Day#29
P: Transitions
D: Balance
P: More relax
D: Breathing
Thoughts:
This was a amazing challenge. I going to keep doing this practice. Is amazing how something like yoga can change the way you see your lifestyle. Hope you enjoyed this series like me.
Happy DECEMBER everybody!
This is my favorite time of the year!!
NOTE: Getting ready for the December Challenge!!
I’m doing the 300 Challenge.
I’m going to have all the details of this challenge in a future post. Stay tune!!
Life is too short. Enjoy every single day of your life. Be happy, laugh and smile always. Be a positive person in life, with your vision is always ahead. That nothing can disturb your peace.
Thanks
C.P.
TMI: Too much information
Hi, Everybody!!
Today is November 15, 2014.
Day#14: Rest Day
Day#15
This Saturday morning was lovely. The great start of the day was when I open the curtains and saw that was snowing. So for a moment I contemplated to stay at home so I do not drive in the snow. But I think twice and decided to go. I said in my mind this day is a wonderful day to relax and enjoy the rest of my day with my family. So I went to the class. I took the soft flow class in the morning. Let me tell you was a little bit challenging but at the same time powerful. I release all the negative of my mind; I introduce a positives thoughts; and relax my mind. Was a wonderful experience. The teacher was amazing his voice was incredible relaxing. He explained so well, and show how to do the poses. It’s nice because I’m a beginner on this practice.
You know when you are in the right place and time, when you feel comfortable with yourself. That was my moment, my space, my time, my peaceful and grateful instant to enjoy my life. In this class I found a little bit more about me. It felt so good to have this occasion to review my life and be grateful with everything is happening.
Thanks God for be present in our lives. Thank God for my husband, for my baby girl, for my home, family, and friends.
Theme of the class was Acceptance.
I accepted in the class to be more positive, if I’m that way everything in life is going to work with me.
Routine time: 75 minutes
Favorite pose of the day: Side angle = Utthita Parsvakonasana
Benefits of the pose: Side angle = Utthita Parsvakonasana
Fact: Found your foundation and concentrate
My progress and My Dares: Day#15
P: More concentrated on my breathing
D: Balance
P: Free my mind
D: Flexibility
Life is too short. Enjoy every single day of your life. Be happy, laugh and smile always. Be a positive person in life, with your vision is always ahead. That nothing can disturb your peace.
R.I.P. CPT Shannen
Thanks
C.P.
Hi, Everybody!!
Today is November 13,2014.
Today was a successful day for me. I accomplished to do so many thing that I set out. That was amazing. Today’s routine was nice, it supposed to last 30 minutes, but the baby woke up so I needed to stop. The only 15 minutes I did was incredible, it challenge me a lot. The transitions are nice but that chaturanga pose “OMG” is so hard for me, but not impossible. One day I’m going to make it to perfection.
Day#13
Routine time: 15 minutes
Favorite pose of the day: Reverse Warrior pose + Side Angle. ” I love them ” I said.
Fact: Found your posture and balance
My progress and My Dares: Day#13
P: Keeping the motivation
D: Chaturanga pose
P: keeping up with the challenge
D: Revolved Side Angle pose
Thanks
C.P.
Day#12 Yoga November Challenge ‘Energizing’
Hi, Everybody!!
Today is November 12,2014.
Today is a great day. Is an affirmation for the rest of my day. I want to say Thanks for everybody that visit my blog. Is amazing having support.
In this day I did an energizing routine by: Adriene from Yoga by Adriene in youtube. I’m inviting you to do this routine, is good start for your mornings.
I feel so relax right now after doing that routine, my body appreciates it. This yoga adventure is bringing to life peace, serenity, and patience. Is nice to feel that way.
Routine time: 30 minutes
Favorite pose of the day: Cobra = Bhujangasana
Fact: Find your space and breathe
My progress and My Dares: Day#12
P: Finding the time
D: Chaturanga pose
P: Breathing
D: Balance
Thanks
C.P.
Day 7 thru Day 11 [Yoga November Challenge]
Hi Everyone!
Today November 11,2014.
Missing in action again NO WAY!
On November 9, 2014. I had already written the post, and forgot to save it. My husband used the same computer and close all the tabs and pages. Things that happens. But here I am again trying to remember everything to let you know about this new challenge.
DAY#7
November 7, 2014.
I was not feeling well, and I take a break. Yes a break again I know. My mind said yes my body said no.
DAY#8
November 8, 2007.
I went to a yoga class with a friend. The experience was amazing. I also subscribed to 10 classes. I’m looking forward to my next aventure.
Routine time: 1 hr 15 minutes
Favorite pose: Warrior 1 = Virabhadrasana I
Fact: Find your mind and relax your body.
My progress and My Dares: Day#8
P: Perfecting the warrior 1 pose
D: Plank pose
P: Learn to breathe
D: Improving transitions for the poses
Day#9 / Day#10
I was Busy all the long doing the holiday cleaning and decoration of the house. Was very challenging with the baby but Thanks God I could make it all. I decide to skip one day but the next day I was destroyed.
Day#11
November 11, 2014.
10:30 am 0.75 Run. Was really nice to run in the morning since my hubby was at home.
I maybe doing some yoga at night. So If I did something I will let you know on the next post.
Thanks
C.P.
Day#5 & Day#6 Yoga November Challenge
Hi Everyone!
Today is November 6, 2014.
Day#5
Rest day. Like I told you before, I’m a beginner and I need some rest because I was feeling a little bit of soreness in my body. I regretted that I not did anything at all for the challenge, but in the end I felt good to have a day off.
Day#6
Was a good day for me. I woke up very early 5:44 am since then I still up. I drank a coffee to help me to stay up and function normally since I never wake up at these time. I did some house work. “House work never-ending you know“. I take care of my baby. I take advantage of one of her naps so I did my routine for this day.
I searched on youtube.com |yoga for beginners| and there I found a bunch of videos for novice people like me. I used a video from a girl named Adriene her channel is Yoga with Adriene. Also she have a web page: http://yogawithadriene.com I think the video is very informative and I felt it work for me.
Routine Duration: 15 minutes {Yoga for the lower back pain} For healing and preventive care.
Favorite pose of the day: Two-Knee Twist
Thoughts of the day: It felt so good doing this routine I absolutely love it. I recommend it if you having problem with your lower back.
How to do Two-Knee Twist pose:
Lying on your back, bend your knees into your chest and bring your arms out at a T. As you exhale lower your knees to ground on the right. Keep both shoulders pressing down firmly. If the left shoulder lifts, lower your knees further away from the right arm. Hold for 1-2 minutes each side
Fact: Listen to your body and find what feels good.
My progress and My Dares: Day#6
P: More relax
D: My Flexibility
P: Positive thought during the routine
D: Concentration
Thanks
C.P.
Day#4 Yoga November Challenge
Hi Everyone!
This is the November 4,2014 Recap.
I procrastinated all day to do the challenge. I was doing house stuff and you may know that included everything about cleaning, and multitasking. Also taking care of my baby that is a full-time. So then came the night, and finally there I take time to do the routine for this day.
Routine Duration: 20 minutes
Favorite pose: Warrior 1 = Virabhadra 1 Pose
Benefits of Warrior 1 pose:
Note: Like a newbie I’m I forgot to breathe correctly; inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth; I concentrate more in do the pose right.
My progress and My Dares: Day#4
P: More time in the same pose
D: Keep my balance
P: my foundation work
D: Stay in the pose
Thanks
C.P.
30 days Yoga challenge November 2014
Hi Everyone!
I know I have been missing in action for the few past months. This new life with a baby is a little bit busy, but I’m still running few days at week and I’m also trying to add to my fitness routine a little bit of yoga. I’m starting like a beginner like the first time I heard about the pose or the name of it. Is a little bit hard but at the same time is interesting. I love to learn everyday something new; is important to me to keep doing exercise for my health,for my body, and for ME.
So now I’m doing the 30 days Yoga challenge for November 2014.
This is a personal challenge, to encourage my self to keep my fitness journey alive.
Today 11/03/2014 is my 3rd day of the challenge.
My progress and My Dares:
P: Improve my stability
D: Keep my balance
P: Time Duration
D: Keep the pose
I would like to post about this challenge more often to keep you updated. Hope I have my time organize, so I can write about it.
Thanks
C.P.
Catherine 
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