Fitness
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Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts

Vision Dream Board

dream board

I say, "Fake it till I make it"
My vision is dreamy, I admit
Will I be able to submit
Can I perform and commit?

I will do it, not just try
Little by little, I'll get by
I will be strong and won't cry
I will get help from up high

My dream board is pure, I am sure
Am I strong enough or mature?
I have my doubts and feel unsure
But each day I smile, and say, "Bonjour"

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The letter this week is V.
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No, Thank You



I finally nailed the headstand pose
The master pose in the yoga world
I was excited and asked Paul to join
But he answered, "no I cannot join"

I asked him why he did not want to
He replied, "that pose is hard to do."
And then I farted, quite unexpected
"That's another reason" he laughed and said




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Rustic Bread for Rusty Me

R for Rustic Bread and Run
This bread that I baked is so delicious
It makes me gain weight
And not helpful with my weight loss
So today, I decided to workout outside
Run in place, play and chase
With my dogs on my side.

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Working Out At Home

working out at home, asian lady exercising
Selfies, exercise, yoga-with-a-frown, and messy braid.
It was me-time before I headed to work where it was busy.

Too busy to go to the gym
Or too cheap to pay the gym fee
I can work out at home
Where it is free

No one is looking if I don't do it right
No one can see me be it daylight or night
I can wear what I want -- skirt, shorts, or tight pants
I can move oh-so-freely as careless as I want
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Finding Geese

The geese at O'Kane Park



The heater kicks in. It is six o'clock (or five?) in the morning. That means the thermostat must read below 65. Yes, I keep my house cold overnight. I stretch from my warm, cozy bed, so comfortable, my body refuses to leave. I manage to get vertical, get my knitted hat, gloves, and running shoes on, and leash my tail-wagging-jogging buddies. At least, they are excited. 

Welcome to my daily early morning.

Geese in a yard behind the park who quacks at my dogs each time we pass.


I gulp a glass of water and out we go to a thirty- to forty-degree weather. 

Why do I do this? Why do I get up early to walk or jog each morning?

  1. My doctor prescribed (along with antidepressant) a thirty to sixty minutes exercise daily.
  2. My poor dogs are left at home for longer hours, when I work 9, since my teens are not home. I have to walk them outside for a nature treat.
  3. I can use some muffin-top-trimming with a daily, scenic work out.
  4. I feel more relaxed and energized through out the day when I exercise in the morning.


I think, these are also geese.
The nature welcomes me regardless of temperature. The geese wait for us each time whether the lake in the park is frozen or not. Or I'd like to think, they are waiting for us. I love watching them as I take my steps. They are beautiful, graceful, loud, and social (with each other, at least). They are reliable and always out there. When they fly, I look up to follow them, and take deep long breaths of fresh air.

What more? The nature is free unlike treadmills or elliptical. I don't need a gym membership to enjoy the fitness the generous nature offers. So I get out there, to the nearby park,  and visit the geese.

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Early Morning Miracle


I got this idea from the book, The Five A.M.  Miracle by Jeff Sanders to wake up early, run, and be productive the rest of the day.

Guess what? I woke up at five and did meditation this morning.

I really mean I woke up but I did not get up. I fell asleep after meditation.

By the time I headed out and have my dogs leashed ready for the early morning walk, it was 6:50. Boy was I slow.

The breeze was cool. It was 32 degrees after all. With my down vest, long sleeve shirt over my polyester top, capri leggings under pants, compression stockings, and gloves, I was ready for the cool air slapping my face. As we were approaching the park more than a mile away, I opened my vest zipper to vent the warm air accumulating inside of me. The cold air felt good. There was less people and dogs in the park too, so less distractions that my dogs get into. Snowball, my older dog, would try to pick a fight, usually with dogs at least twice the size of his fluffy miniature poodle body. They did not bother with the geese, either. The birds were distant walking on the icy lake, so thin, that it looks like water. 

I did three miles of walk including the jog and walk all the way home and donated my miles for housing worldwide using the Charity Miles app. Every cent adds up. Today I donated seventy cents with Johnson and Johnson sponsoring me.

What a great morning. 

I need to do more reading on The Five A.M. Miracle book to inspire me to get up instantly after meditation. Getting started this morning was a little slow for me.

But now I feel great and energized. It will be a good day.

What inspired you this morning?
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Endorphin, Exercise, and Euphoria



My doctor prescribed exercise for me
She said I need thirty to sixty minutes daily
So I started jogging up to five miles
Everyday, I forced myself to exercise

If it won't work for stress
At least it'll help me get fit
My muffin top, I hope, will lessen a bit
But then, I am glad to get more benefit

I experienced euphoria
The endorphin is flowing
I could feel it in my head my chest
I am glowing

It's a state of happiness
Like I am alright
My teens will get help
And soon there'll be light



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Thankful for Zombies

Zombies Run App
I had an urgent visit with my doctor yesterday
Her recommendation is to exercise each day
I found this fun walking app
That I can use on my way
Being chased by zombies
Pushes boredom away



My doctor prescribed an antidepressant
As I need more help to act as suppressant
The suicidal ideation is more than unpleasant
I pray that this will work, oh please, my Lord God


Paul is a blessing
He's a good distraction
He comes to the rescue
To change my attention


I laughed at him 
After seeing this picture
I'd even asked if he "got" it
And he said, yes, he's pretty sure

(Yup, he got me with my eyes closed).


I am very thankful 
that our Broncos team won
It calls for the whole state
for a big celebration
Here, we go Superbowl
The game is on


I pray for my kids
Who are now both in detention
I keep them there for now for their own protection
They kept running away when they were with me
So, although I may bond them out
I cannot let them be free

I need a better plan 
To keep them from harm
And also to get myself fit,
Get ready for alarm

One after the other
Them running away
Caused unbearable pain, and so much dismay
It affected me so much in each and every way

I lost so much sleep
I could not function the same
So Lord, keep helping me
I hope and I pray


The walking and jogging are helping so far
And with this, app, again, I made it this far
More than 2 kilometers in thirty four minutes
I can feel the benefit in my mental fitness


I splurge on a new pair of shoes
Which I had been putting off
I did not think I needed it
Now I'm happy I bought it
It feels so good on my feet
It's so comfy, indeed


I can't thank Paul enough
My sunshine, my love
He must be sent from up high
By the Lord, above



Oh, here's another thing
That makes the cold morning jog bearable
My cute lady gloves that
It's so soft and comfortable


Ttot, gratitude
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2015 -- A Year in Review to be Thankful

  1. January – New Year's Eve Party followed by Firework's in downtown Denver for the New Year 2015.
  2. February – I went to a Filipino-American Valentine's day party and got picked in the drawing to be Miss Valentine 2015 partnered with a random man also picked for the night. I even have a crown.
  3. March – Well it is my birthday month. What a good day to spend it Beni-hana while eating good food  cooked in front of us with Paul and his family.
  4. April – Is my fitness challenge month with my co-nurses. It encouraged me to walk for fitness and shake my blues away.
  5. May – The month my boss offered resources to help me deal with family issues.
  6. June – I discovered a volleyball club that offers free open gym for my daughter.
  7. July – I started the Chopra meditation introduced to me by a patient and his wife.
  8. August – We are back to family therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy.
  9. September – I am beginning to be a couponing expert and saving good money on groceries and clothes.
  10. October – It's a joy to watch my daughter in volleyball varsity.
  11. November – It's Paul's birthday month and where did we eat? Benihana.
  12. December – I made it through the year! Here are the last-week-of-December pictures.
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Gobble Global 5K


I am doing the 5 K challenge with Runkeeper.  Looking out, the road is black iced, so I am figuring, I am doing it indoors with stationary bike. The event will take place on December 6. 

Let's do it. It won't cause you anything, except, you'd shed some calories.

I also decided to revisit Noom Coach to track my food intake and jot down my activities. My goal is to lose 15 pounds. I have not set a goal as to the length of time. But it is a good start. I am starting with the free version in Android.

Gobble up your turkey and get fit. They can be done together. Let the the happy hormones going. I know it will help me with my family blues I am dealing with lately.

Happy Thanksgiving.




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