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So I have decided ONE more time that I will be working two blogs. One, Train Like A Girl will be strictly professional. Meaning I will be giving my professional opinions on books, nutrition, exercises, workouts, etc. And give you updates on how the Train Like A Girl women's only boot camp is going.
Then there will be this blog...my personal blog. It will go into my own workouts/training, nutrition and any guinea pig diets I try out. And really a place for me just to vent or tell my side of things.
Trying to fit all of that on one blog was getting to be a little crazy, so I will work with two.
I hope you enjoy both, and will comment on how I am doing!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
"I'll start tomorrow."
How many times have you said this? How many times have you heard this? For people who want to lose weight or are thinking about losing weight, this can become a famous phrase for them. I will admit, I have said this phrase many a time. Some times it differs, like "Oh I will start on Monday." or "When we get back from vacation I am hunkering down!". So Monday comes or your vacation ends and you are still eating the same "non-clean" way as you did before and either your exercise routine is non-existant or you are doing the same routine for the last 2-3 years that has not gotten you anywhere.
I have also seen people start off the day or week fine, but then breakdown have a "naughty" (their word not mine) meal and then say "Well I messed up already, might as well just eat what I want today and start all over again tomorrow!". WHY? Why can't you put the food down and say "OK I had a momentary breakdown right now, but let's move forward!". And every week, if not every day is the same for them. They start off ok, but then breakdown and say "SCREW IT! I messed up, might as well keep going!". Then after a week or two of this cycle they wonder why they haven't lost any weight. They think back and tell themselves that for the most part they ate clean. Yes that is true, but those days when you said, "Well I already messed up..." you probably ate too many calories and by the end of the week your calories added up so that your body maintained or even added weight.
The reason why I am writing about this is because not only do I see this everyday at work or other places, but I do it too! And it was really the other day that I saw it happen and it hit me...WHY NOT START TODAY? Why wait until Monday or tomorrow or after a vacation? WHY NOT START TODAY? What is tomorrow going to bring that today doesn't already have? And if you do mess up don't just dump the day or week, but pick yourself back up and continue eating clean or exercising properly.
So when you hear yourself saying "I'll start tomorrow" about ANYTHING, ask yourself, "WHY NOT START TODAY?"
I have also seen people start off the day or week fine, but then breakdown have a "naughty" (their word not mine) meal and then say "Well I messed up already, might as well just eat what I want today and start all over again tomorrow!". WHY? Why can't you put the food down and say "OK I had a momentary breakdown right now, but let's move forward!". And every week, if not every day is the same for them. They start off ok, but then breakdown and say "SCREW IT! I messed up, might as well keep going!". Then after a week or two of this cycle they wonder why they haven't lost any weight. They think back and tell themselves that for the most part they ate clean. Yes that is true, but those days when you said, "Well I already messed up..." you probably ate too many calories and by the end of the week your calories added up so that your body maintained or even added weight.
The reason why I am writing about this is because not only do I see this everyday at work or other places, but I do it too! And it was really the other day that I saw it happen and it hit me...WHY NOT START TODAY? Why wait until Monday or tomorrow or after a vacation? WHY NOT START TODAY? What is tomorrow going to bring that today doesn't already have? And if you do mess up don't just dump the day or week, but pick yourself back up and continue eating clean or exercising properly.
So when you hear yourself saying "I'll start tomorrow" about ANYTHING, ask yourself, "WHY NOT START TODAY?"
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Motivation!
A lot of my clients have been asking me lately what motivates me to workout and/or where do I find motivation to workout? Well if you read my blog today on http://trainlikeagirl.blogspot.com/ you will see some days I don't have any motivation. So when those days come around, because they always will, how do I get over them?
Well there are a couple of ways I get over having no motivation to workout....
1. I suck it up and workout, like today. But that doesn't always work. It is very hard to get yourself going after working a lot and/or feeling tired.
2. I go through in my head the pros/cons of NOT working out that day. CON...I won't feel any better just sitting around, PRO...I can get some of the house work done before I eat dinner and go to bed, CON...I can't blame anyone but myself if the scale goes up or my lifts don't get any better if I don't workout, etc... Usually the CONS outway the PROS and I work out.
3. I feel guilty if I don't workout and I see BJ working out. Not a great way to look at things, but if BJ just worked a full day and can still come home and do his workout, why can't I? Also, I love working out with him because we push each other to do better and go further than we might have with out each other.
4. I know that letting go and missing a scheduled workout will have a domino affect on the rest of the week. I have a set schedule of my workouts. Some days with work I do have tweek it, but for the most part it is set. If I miss 1 workout, I feel the rest of the week is shot. Again, guilt sets in and I feel the week is not going to be the same.
5. I sit down and look at my goals. Is missing a workout going to put a road block in my goals? Maybe not by missing 1, but again the domino affect.
6. And lastly, I have a quote above my desk that reads "The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." by Vince Lombardi I love this quote! Everyone wants a quick fix nowadays, but nobody wants to work for it.
Ok so those are my ways of getting over the no motivation part of working out. But I must be honest, sometimes even these don't work. Sometimes I DON'T workout...and you know what? IT IS OK!!!! Sometimes your body needs a break for a day or 2. Listen to your body more than you do now and your success might come faster than you had expected!
Well there are a couple of ways I get over having no motivation to workout....
1. I suck it up and workout, like today. But that doesn't always work. It is very hard to get yourself going after working a lot and/or feeling tired.
2. I go through in my head the pros/cons of NOT working out that day. CON...I won't feel any better just sitting around, PRO...I can get some of the house work done before I eat dinner and go to bed, CON...I can't blame anyone but myself if the scale goes up or my lifts don't get any better if I don't workout, etc... Usually the CONS outway the PROS and I work out.
3. I feel guilty if I don't workout and I see BJ working out. Not a great way to look at things, but if BJ just worked a full day and can still come home and do his workout, why can't I? Also, I love working out with him because we push each other to do better and go further than we might have with out each other.
4. I know that letting go and missing a scheduled workout will have a domino affect on the rest of the week. I have a set schedule of my workouts. Some days with work I do have tweek it, but for the most part it is set. If I miss 1 workout, I feel the rest of the week is shot. Again, guilt sets in and I feel the week is not going to be the same.
5. I sit down and look at my goals. Is missing a workout going to put a road block in my goals? Maybe not by missing 1, but again the domino affect.
6. And lastly, I have a quote above my desk that reads "The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." by Vince Lombardi I love this quote! Everyone wants a quick fix nowadays, but nobody wants to work for it.
Ok so those are my ways of getting over the no motivation part of working out. But I must be honest, sometimes even these don't work. Sometimes I DON'T workout...and you know what? IT IS OK!!!! Sometimes your body needs a break for a day or 2. Listen to your body more than you do now and your success might come faster than you had expected!
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Dehydrator
So this may be a silly post, but I want everyone to know how great a dehyrator is. BJ and I recently bought one of these wonderful appliances and have been using it non-stop! We have made tons of beef jerky and a lot of dried fruit. What I love about it the most is I am making the food myself so I know what is going in, or not going in, to my food.
Take beef jerky for example. It is a great snack that is high in protein, but also VERY high in sodium when you buy it from the store. With the dehydrator we can control how much sodium goes into the jerky. I bloat very easily so this is a big one for me. Also, with dried fruits and veggies, there are always so many preservatives that I just don't want. When I make my own, there is nothing!
I am not getting paid to say any of this. I truely think everyone should buy a dehydrator. They make great snacks and are so easy to use! So that is my little tip for the day. Right now I am drying out pineapple and apple slices...mmmmm!
Take beef jerky for example. It is a great snack that is high in protein, but also VERY high in sodium when you buy it from the store. With the dehydrator we can control how much sodium goes into the jerky. I bloat very easily so this is a big one for me. Also, with dried fruits and veggies, there are always so many preservatives that I just don't want. When I make my own, there is nothing!
I am not getting paid to say any of this. I truely think everyone should buy a dehydrator. They make great snacks and are so easy to use! So that is my little tip for the day. Right now I am drying out pineapple and apple slices...mmmmm!
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Last Chance to Donate
As many of you know BJ and I participate in a charity bike tour, The Scenic Shore 150, that takes us from Mequon, WI all the way up to Sturgeon Bay, WI 150 miles away.
The two day tour serves to raise both money and awareness for Leukemia and Lymphoma.
While it doesn't look like we're going to hit our goal of $500 dollars, I know we can still raise more money before the deadline.
We have been taking donations through PayPal and it has worked great.
So, Please if you can, donate. Even if it's only $1, that could be the dollar the makes the difference.
If you can donate, our PayPal acct is bjbliffert@yahoo.com.
Thanks to all who have donated, and to all that will.
To find out more about the Scenic Shore 150 check out this link:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page.adp?item_id=57271
'till next time
Kori
The two day tour serves to raise both money and awareness for Leukemia and Lymphoma.
While it doesn't look like we're going to hit our goal of $500 dollars, I know we can still raise more money before the deadline.
We have been taking donations through PayPal and it has worked great.
So, Please if you can, donate. Even if it's only $1, that could be the dollar the makes the difference.
If you can donate, our PayPal acct is bjbliffert@yahoo.com.
Thanks to all who have donated, and to all that will.
To find out more about the Scenic Shore 150 check out this link:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page.adp?item_id=57271
'till next time
Kori
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Awsome Kettlebell Workshop!
BJ and I put on our second Beginner Kettlebell Workshop yesterday (Saturday, June 23rd) and we had a blast! I hope our participants did too. We had 8 people which was really nice because we were able give a lot of one-on-one attention. All of the participants did so well and caught on so fast, I was very impressed. It was also great to see the participants who had already worked with Kettlebells, improve their techniques and forms.
I love watching BJ teach because not only do I learn something new everytime, but you can really see he loves to teach. We will be having another workshop in August. Just like this one, we will have a limit on how many people can attend and it will consist of 7 different Kettlebell exercises. I will keep everyone updated!
I love watching BJ teach because not only do I learn something new everytime, but you can really see he loves to teach. We will be having another workshop in August. Just like this one, we will have a limit on how many people can attend and it will consist of 7 different Kettlebell exercises. I will keep everyone updated!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Nutrition
I don't care what anyone says, if you are looking to better your health, lose weight or even put on muscle, nutrition will be at least 80% of it. BJ has a phrase I can never get out of my head when I am faced with temptation..."You can't out run a doughnut!" I love that saying because it is so true. Too many times, myself included, I have heard people say, "Well I have a big workout later so this will be ok." Or..."I will just run extra tonight." The funny thing is, YOU CAN'T!
What is worse is the information out there that does not work. Information that can actually slow downt the metabolism or have it come to a hault. We as a society have acquired a taste for processed foods. Fat and sugar filled foods that have about as much nutritional value as a paper plate. And then there are foods out there that disguise themselves as nutritious, but are not.
So what do we do? Well, the first thing is you need to look at what you are eating. What do you consume everyday. In other words, you need to write everything down that you eat, how much of it you ate, and when you ate it. Sure it will be tedious in the beginning, but you will learn a lot and really grasp what you are doing wrong with your nutrition. Also, you need to read labels. Manufactoruers love to put extra "things" in food to make them taste better. Most of the time that is extra sugar and fat. Then you need to add in the nutrition. Fruits, veggies, lean meats, whole grains. We don't need all of these "Get Skinny Fast" pills or shakes or whatever. We need nutrition.
We also needs vitamins. Foods these days are not as nutritious as they used to be and most Americans do not get nearly enough vitamins as they should. A great multi-vitamin is CorePlex Multi-Vitamin by Advocare. CorePlex is an excellent source for all your vitamins and minerals.
So now you know what you have to do, the next step is to get going. Start by writing down your food for 1 week. Eat like you normally would, or else it won't be a true test. Then look back and find the holes in your nutrition.
Till next time
What is worse is the information out there that does not work. Information that can actually slow downt the metabolism or have it come to a hault. We as a society have acquired a taste for processed foods. Fat and sugar filled foods that have about as much nutritional value as a paper plate. And then there are foods out there that disguise themselves as nutritious, but are not.
So what do we do? Well, the first thing is you need to look at what you are eating. What do you consume everyday. In other words, you need to write everything down that you eat, how much of it you ate, and when you ate it. Sure it will be tedious in the beginning, but you will learn a lot and really grasp what you are doing wrong with your nutrition. Also, you need to read labels. Manufactoruers love to put extra "things" in food to make them taste better. Most of the time that is extra sugar and fat. Then you need to add in the nutrition. Fruits, veggies, lean meats, whole grains. We don't need all of these "Get Skinny Fast" pills or shakes or whatever. We need nutrition.
We also needs vitamins. Foods these days are not as nutritious as they used to be and most Americans do not get nearly enough vitamins as they should. A great multi-vitamin is CorePlex Multi-Vitamin by Advocare. CorePlex is an excellent source for all your vitamins and minerals.
So now you know what you have to do, the next step is to get going. Start by writing down your food for 1 week. Eat like you normally would, or else it won't be a true test. Then look back and find the holes in your nutrition.
Till next time
Friday, June 8, 2007
Scenic Shore 150-Bike Ride
It is that time of year again. The sun is bright and warm, the birds are chirping, and BJ and I are training for the Scenic Shore 150 Bike Ride. What is the Scenic Shore 150 you may ask? Well it is a bike ride that raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. It is a 150 mile bike ride done in 2 days along the Michigan Lake shore. It is truly one of the most gratifying (although the RKC ties it!), fun, and most beautiful things BJ and I do in the summer.
This year it is taking place July 21 & 22. And I am proud to say my little brother Matt (well he is 22 so not that little) is doing it with us this year! Anyways, we start off at MATC in Mequon on the morning of the 21st and bike 75 miles up to UW-Manitawoc. Stay over night at the campus in the classrooms. Then the next morning, sore as heck, we bike another 75 miles up to Sturgeon Bay. When we get there, there is a huge cookout party and the satisfaction that we did it!
So one of the reasons why I am blogging about this ride, besides now I have something new to train for, we need to raise money for the ride. Our goal is 250 dollars. Neither BJ or I know of anyone who has had or died from Leukemia and/or Lymphoma, and hope we never will, but believe that it an extremely worthy cause and hope you do to. Plus you will have the pleasure knowing that we are torturing ourselves that weekend! If you would like to donate even 1 dollar and you have a PayPal account you can send it to bjbliffert@yahoo.com. If you do not have an account with PayPal you can go here and set up a free account.
Last, but not least, we would like to invite anyone who also enjoys these types of challenges to come along with us for the ride. It is a weekend you will not forget and a weekend that will test your strengths!
Thank you to everyone in advance who donates, we appreciate it!
This year it is taking place July 21 & 22. And I am proud to say my little brother Matt (well he is 22 so not that little) is doing it with us this year! Anyways, we start off at MATC in Mequon on the morning of the 21st and bike 75 miles up to UW-Manitawoc. Stay over night at the campus in the classrooms. Then the next morning, sore as heck, we bike another 75 miles up to Sturgeon Bay. When we get there, there is a huge cookout party and the satisfaction that we did it!
So one of the reasons why I am blogging about this ride, besides now I have something new to train for, we need to raise money for the ride. Our goal is 250 dollars. Neither BJ or I know of anyone who has had or died from Leukemia and/or Lymphoma, and hope we never will, but believe that it an extremely worthy cause and hope you do to. Plus you will have the pleasure knowing that we are torturing ourselves that weekend! If you would like to donate even 1 dollar and you have a PayPal account you can send it to bjbliffert@yahoo.com. If you do not have an account with PayPal you can go here and set up a free account.
Last, but not least, we would like to invite anyone who also enjoys these types of challenges to come along with us for the ride. It is a weekend you will not forget and a weekend that will test your strengths!
Thank you to everyone in advance who donates, we appreciate it!
Monday, June 4, 2007
Turbulence Training
Turbulence Training is an awesome and effective way to burn fat. I have used it on and off (depending on my goals at that particular moment) and have gotten GREAT results. There are many great features to Turbulence Training. One of them being you don't need hours a day to do the exercises. Infact, if you only have mere minutes, you can do only 1 set of each exercise and still get great benefits! The second great feature is you don't need to belong to a gym or have thousands of dollars of gym equipment at home. A couple of dumbells, a Stability ball, and a bench is really all you need. The third, and probably best feature, is the plan is all laid out for you. Sixteen weeks of workouts that take you from point A (wanting to lose fat) to point B (FAT GONE!).
I had a lot of fun with the workouts and I never got bored. That is a HUGE benefit for me. I get easily bored with workouts if they don't keep my attention...not here! I felt like I did workout for hours at the end of each workout, eventhough the longest it took me was 45 min.
So if you are not able to attend any of our Boot Camps and/or Kettlebell classes due to lack of time or funds, this is the program you should buy. You won't regret it!
Turbulence Training.com
I had a lot of fun with the workouts and I never got bored. That is a HUGE benefit for me. I get easily bored with workouts if they don't keep my attention...not here! I felt like I did workout for hours at the end of each workout, eventhough the longest it took me was 45 min.
So if you are not able to attend any of our Boot Camps and/or Kettlebell classes due to lack of time or funds, this is the program you should buy. You won't regret it!
Turbulence Training.com
Friday, June 1, 2007
Kettlebell Workshop-June 23rd
BJ and I are hosting a Beginner Level Kettlebell Workshop on Saturday, June 23rd from 10am-3pm. If you are looking to...
1. Lose weight and tone up
2. Learn the hottest new way to train/workout
3. Improve your Kettlebell skills (if you have already been using them)
4. Just have fun learning something new
Then you MUST sign up for the workshop! We will be going through numerous exercises that can help you shed unwanted weight, tone up, and jump start your metabolism. Every exercise will be broken down to it's simplest steps for easy learning. We will also show how to vary each exercise so you can challenge yourself on your harder training days or make it easier for those "light" training days.
Don't wait to sign up! We are only taking the first 12 people! Please go to IMPACT Fitness and sign up!
1. Lose weight and tone up
2. Learn the hottest new way to train/workout
3. Improve your Kettlebell skills (if you have already been using them)
4. Just have fun learning something new
Then you MUST sign up for the workshop! We will be going through numerous exercises that can help you shed unwanted weight, tone up, and jump start your metabolism. Every exercise will be broken down to it's simplest steps for easy learning. We will also show how to vary each exercise so you can challenge yourself on your harder training days or make it easier for those "light" training days.
Don't wait to sign up! We are only taking the first 12 people! Please go to IMPACT Fitness and sign up!
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