Fitness and Fashion
This week we are focusing on one of my passions, Fitness! I love to work out and I love the results.
1. Do you keep some kind of fitness routine? Why?
No, I do not keep a work out routine of what I do because keeping different parts of my body active on different days keeps every part toned. I like to have fun and enjoy my workouts so I do a combination of things. I love spicing up my workouts. I exercise four to five times a week and for longer periods of time on the weekends. I recently purchased a Zumba workout package from QVC. It is so much fun. I am also exercising with Stephanie Huckabee, Bollywood, Power90, Kettlenetics and Brazilian Body. I also have the Pilates, Wii, Yoga, HipHop Abs, Belly Dancing, Latin Dancing and the Firm in my fitness library. So I am never bored with my routines. But the hardest thing is deciding what to do for that day. Decisions! Decisions!
2. Has working out, maybe training for a marathon or something of that
nature, helped with your own perception of body image?
Working out makes me feel so good after I am finished. Feeling good about my body had to come from within. When I lost the extra pounds that I wanted to loose, I still felt I had to loose more. The person I saw in the mirror was not the person who lost the weight, but the overweight person from before. Mental change had to take place and that is where the positive affirmations about myself came in. I saw God didn’t make junk, and that I am special. I may have worked all day and feel totally wiped out; but when I put in the DVD, I am energized and ready to go.
3. When you are hitting the gym or just going out for a long walk what
do you wear? Is it about functionality or fashion?
When I am working out, I wear my workout tops and shorts with fabric that is breathable. This breathable fabric is such an asset because if I am sweating a lot during the workout, it removes the sweat from my body. It’s so great when I work out hard.
I love to hike with my husband and I usually wear jeans, T-shirt and tennis shoes. I don’t wear shorts because I don’t know what I may brush up against or if there are biting bugs out. I can’t forget my trusty walking stick.
4. Do you feel there is a cultural perception of what you ‘should’ be
doing for your own physical fitness?
There are so many different exercise regimes that I have to know what works best for me. I have bought a lot my workout videos and equipment from QVC. I like QVC because it has a great return policy. If I didn’t like a workout routine or piece of equipment, I could send it back knowing that I would get my money back – No matter if I used the product or not.
5. Dream big… what would be your ultimate fitness goal.
I want to maintain my current fitness level and muscle tone. I would love to climb more mountains.
J&T in Santa Fe, New Mexico
I have worked hard to loose the extra weight, and thank the Lord, I have checked that off my list. I don’t want to go back to the old me.
Due to some medication I was taking for something medical, I gained weight. In this picture I was about 205 at the peak of the weight gain. Talking about feeling defeated when this weight gain was not due to overeating. Well I got off of the medication and took a hard look at myself and realized I didn’t want to continue to look like this. I talked with my hubby who loves me no matter what I looked like and with his support, I began my weight loss journey. My main exercise was Walk Away The Pounds with Leslie Sansone and THE FIRM and watching what I ate. So within two years I lost about 55-60 pounds. God is good because I couldn’t of lost the weight without Him and my hubby. I have kept off the weight going on 5 plus years now. Hallelujah!!!
To see how other bloggers feel about fitness and fashion please check out Katy Rose at Modlychic.
You look incredible! You have such a toned body. I had no idea that you have lost weight. WOW! Your arms are amazing! You are such an inspiration! Kiah
Thanks Kiah. I appreciate that. Your pretty inspiring yourself.
Congrats what an awesome accomplishment!
Thank you so much.
Congratulations on reaching and keeping your personal (fitness) goal.
Enjoy your weekend!
Thank you so much now.
Congrats!! I would love to run a 5k, or at least that’s my goal. Thank you for swinging by 2 Against 1 , if you haven’t yet, be sure to stop by and link up to the TGIF blog hop (Friday). As well 2 Against 1 is participating in a great giveaway event A Moment For Mommy . Be sure to enter so you can win great prizes. Good luck!
Thank you. I will swing by the blog hop.
WAY TO GO!! I didn’t know all of this!! I am so proud of you! And you look amazing, woman!! SO Fit! God is SO GOOD!! 🙂
Um, I would say you do keep a workout routine!! It doesn’t have to be the same thing every day, I think a workout routine really just means, is working out a habit, you know? You rock and way to keep your workouts varied! You’re right, it keeps every part of your body healthy!!
Krys
Fierce|Fabulous|Fit
@FierceFabFit
Yes God is good. Thank you for the encouragement Krystle.
You are such a blessing.
Thanks for sharing your story. You have awesome arms! Keep up the great work 🙂
Thank you Kimberlee, I appreciate your compliments.
Congrats, girl you look great! Popping by from the blog hop. Have an awesome weekend! And when you get a chance come on by and check out my post on our ‘royal play date’.
Char
http://1epicmom.com/2011/04/30/rocking-out-at…oyal-play-date/
Thank you I appreciate it. You have a lovely family and a cool blog.
JTwisdom
I think you have all the DVDs I want! I’m addicted to the Hip Hop Abs infomercial.
I’m a new GFC follower from So Followed Saturday. http://www.grandmasguidetolife.blogspot.com
Hi! Thanks for following me on Facebook and I came over to let you know I left comment on your FB and I am also following your blog thru GFC and Twitter. Thanks for help. Keep up the good work on the weight. I wish I was healthy enough to do that, too! I am disabled and have gained about 20 pounds which I was only 118 when it happened so its not too bad but I can feel the difference. Thankfully, it has stayed at this point for over 5 years without getting worse. The hypothyroidism is not helping along with Fibromyalgia and RA. I had both knees replaced last year so that has slowed me down alot. Anyway, I was glad I could help you at least gain one more follower and Good Luck!
Mary@http://mmbearcupoftea.blogspot.com
Mary,
Thank you for following me I appreciate your blogger friendship so much. I am praying for you that you will be healthy enough to do the things you would like to do in your health regime.
Best to you!
JTwisdom
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog 🙂
You are in such great shape! You look awesome!!
I loved to read that fitness is something you enjoy, and you keep it fun, rather than something you consider to be a chore 🙂
Thank you Megan. I can say that it has to be fun because I do my fitness four to five times a week.
thanks for following me on twitter and visiting my site. Great goal and hope you can climb the taller mts.! Feel free to enter my giveaways at http://simplyshopandsave.ca
Thank you Mrs. Shopper. Those mountains in Santa Fe, New Mexico are gorgeous. I will check out your give aways.
You look FAB! You are so toned girl. Great accomplishments!!!! 🙂
Hi Charee!
Thanks girl, it means a lot.
First, congratulations on your weight loss. I know firsthand the time and effort involved in changing how we look. I recently lost close to 30 pounds by consuming better food and beverages, and working out.
I usually mix up my workouts so that it doesn’t get boring, and my body doesn’t get too used to it. And when working out, I dress for comfort, not for style.