Gym Motivation

Where did you go?

I really need you to find your way back to me, because frankly I'm not feeling so great without you.

My mind is in the mentality of "I don't want to waste my time". Even though deep down, I know it is far from time wasted.

I just want to go home and curl up with a good book.

Tips on finding my motivation (no redundancy)?

Some Exciting New Things

The past couple days at work, I've been getting together with one of the Radio Announcers here at the station to practice my Voice Tracking skills.

The date when I take over the 9-2 Radio Slot is coming up in a month and a halfish so I need to get learning...and fast!

I've already learned how to format a show and how to record a show.

This is such a great opportunity and I'm so excited about it.

Do you want to know what ELSE I'm excited for?

Taylor Swift, obviously. It's coming up in 11 days and I've never been so excited for anything, ever!
AHHH


Also, I've worked out 3 times this week. YAY for jumping back on the fitness bandwagon! :) WOohoo

life is good.

Lots of Activity!

Last night I jumped back on the gym bandwagon and had a TON of motivation!
I did strength training for my entire body pretty much and then did 20 minutes of cardio (running). I was there for an hour and felt so great afterwards. I can't wait to go again today after work!!

After I was done at the gym, I made myself some pasta with just some Classico sauce which was really delicious. And then me, John and my family watched the Hockey Game where the Canucks won! It was sort of a slow game and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't falling asleep... however we scored within probably the last 16 seconds of the 3rd period! Which MEANT no overtime, which MEANT no cranky Jessica this morning. Maybe I was a little cranky when I woke up...but only a little.

3 MORE GAMES TO GO!!!

I always seem to find a player on hockey teams that I just really don't like. For this series, I really don't like Boston's goalie, Tim Thomas. He has an unfair advantage because he's...larger so he takes up the entire net. Sigh.

I still like my faves from Vancouver... Roberto Luongo and Alex Burrows



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Exercising...Where did you go?

Since January, I've been doing so well with working out 3 times a week. But the past few weeks, I've only been going to the gym about once. It's awful and wow! What a change I've noticed in my body!

I need to stop making excuses.

Like today I was so excited to go to the gym after work, but then my day sort of took a downward spiral and now I'm just looking forward to going home and snuggling with my Man and having dinner. Maybe we'll take a nice long walk?

I really miss the gym though. I miss what it was doing for my body and how loose I felt along with just being in better shape in general. I miss just...feeling healthier. 

Gym! I need to see you! :( I wish my hair wasn't so long and didn't take forever to do after I showered because then I would be going a lot more, no problem!

Inspirational Wednesdays: Shake What Your Momma Gave Ya!

A Fat Day.

I'm sure you've had them. Especially if you're a girl.

Maybe you work out 3-5 times a week and eat healthy all the time but the one day you eat 4 slices of pizza you feel as if you're pregnant.

It's natural to feel this way sometimes no matter what your diet or physical routine is.

I've been going to the gym since January now which is the longest I've ever gone with exercise in my life.

I've never felt better about myself when it comes to my body and my overall health.

It feels great.

And I still eat whatever I want.

However, I'd be lying to myself if I said that I always felt great.

I don't.

But listen to this story and it may or may not help you feel better:

So on Saturday night, me and my boyfriend, John stayed up late having a few drinks while talking about many different topics. One of them being girls and their self esteem issues and how girls never seem to be happy with what they are given regarding their bodies. Maybe they think their stomach bloats out too much or their boobs aren't big enough. And John had this to say,

Girls seem to think that they have to have a tight stomach or bigger boobs. But a confident size 12 is so much sexier than an insecure size 3.

So basically the message I'm trying to get across is eat those 4 slices of pizza if you want! You're still going to look great. As long as you keep a healthy and active lifestyle that helps you feel better about yourself inside and out, life is so much more worth it when you treat yourself every once in a while. I would be SO bored if I didn't let myself eat some chips while watching a movie or order a salad with no dressing when I go out to eat just so my stomach stays flat. That is just no way to live!

I'd rather live my day to day by having fun and being happy while keeping up with exercise and a higher ratio of a healthier diet compared to "junk food". But I'll definitely still eat my pizza, chomp on a burger, have some chips, candy and ice cream if that means I'm happier.

And remember ladies, confidence is sexy! If you love yourself, that will reflect onto other people which in the long run will help keep you happy and glowing. And remember that quote up there because guys think it too!

Never try and change yourself for somebody else because you're beautiful in your own skin. I know insecurities are inevitable but try and embrace what your Momma gave ya because that's what you're stuck with!

Live your life. Be happy.

Love xoxo.



Inspirational Wednesday's

Last night I went to a spin class for the 2nd time and you know what? I actually REALLY enjoyed it.

I'm not gonna lie, the first 10-20 minutes I was dying but after that, I started getting really into it. It was a lot of fun! I'll definitely go again.

My only concern is that my legs aren't sore today. I feel like they should be sore?!?!

Anyway, I was telling my boyfriend last night about how I felt really good at that moment. (It was probably 11 o clock at night). My body just felt really healthy and...well, I just can't explain the feeling. It just felt good.

Keep in mind, John goes to the gym 3 times a week. He's in really good shape.

Anyway, do you know what he said in response to my comment?

He said, "That's how I feel everyday."

And just hearing that really inspired me to keep my motivation up; to keep going to the gym, staying active and healthy!

Oh... Did you know I've been going to the gym now since January? I think taken 2 weeks off total from going. No wonder why I feel so great. I also lost 8 pounds since then. Personally, I don't really notice any weight loss, but I definitely notice definition.

Wow! I've impressed myself!

No Work Outs This Week

I didn't exercise once this week.

Not once!

I wasn't in the mood.

I think it's because I skipped out on Zumba on Monday and then had zero motivation for the rest of the week.

Going to Zumba really allows me to get pumped up about the gym that week. So I must go to Zumba unless other arrangements get in the way (like what happened on Monday).

Deal?
Deal.

P.S. Remember my BOSU Ball class that almost made me vomit? I want to do that again! Never in my life have I ever felt more fulfilled by a workout! So much fun!

The Class That Kicked My You Know What.

I've never in my entire life done so much activity that I almost threw up.
That my stomach literaly could not handle the intensity.

Well last night, that changed.

Have you ever done a bosu ball class or workout in some way?

Well let me tell you a little story:

Last week, my friend and I were waiting for our Zumba class to begin and we saw another class previous to ours doing an ab workout on a Bosu Ball. Us being the smart people we are, assumed it was a simple ab strengthening class and decided to join next week BEFORE zumba.

So, last night we attended this Bosu Ball class excited to work out our abs. Little did we know, the entire class was the cardio nightmare from hell!

Cardio mixed in with intense toning and strengthening of every single muscle in your entire body.

Let's just say it kicked my ass. It kicked my ass hard. Really hard.

I almost threw up. I'm not joking. I had to take a deep breath in order to avoid an insta-puke.

It was the most intense work out I have ever had.

And you know what? I might just do it again.

Zumba!

I've discovered such a fun way to get in shape!

Zumba!

Have you heard of it?

It's fantastic. It is so much fun and doesn't even feel like working out.

It even made me realize that I have hips and I can really shake em!

Is this a start to a whole new sexy Jessica?

Wow-Another great way to embrace my curves!

I even invested in a membership!!! The gym is beautiful!

Wow-I feel healthier already!

Two Hours of Cardio

So the other night, I busted my bones with 2 hours of high intensity cardio.

I'm sure you have all heard of "Dancing with the Stars"?

Well, I bought one of their workout DVD's the other day and shredded it up. I'm sure if anybody walked in on me exercising to this DVD, they'd probably disown me out of their life because I'm sure I did not look sexy...which is what you are supposed to look like. But of course me being completely uncordinated, I failed at this.

Immediately after, me and my sister, Jill, played about an hour of Just Dance 2 on all the "3 and 3" difficulty settings. It was ridiculous.

Suprisingly, I was NOT sore the next day.

Oh-Please make sure I work out at least 4 times a week. I'd really like to focus on my health this year and this requires regular exercise and healthy eating habits (which I already do pretty well at).

KThx.

The Days that Jillian Michaels Killed Me.

Wanna know what?

I started doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred yesterday. I went into it all cocky thinking, "I got this".

I was sadly, sadly mistaken.

Today is day 2 and I already can't walk (down) the stairs because my legs are jelly.

Jillian Michaels, I'll do my best to stay with you for all 30 days but we might have to taken a day or two of a break here and there. You're pretty intense, for my liking.

I'm on a Health High! For real!

What a difference between wanting to exercise and forcing exercise.

The past week and a bit I have exercised everyday and without force. I have actually (for the first time ever) craved the treadmill. And what a change!

I feel so much better about myself-about my body and about my life.

I hope to continue releasing these very powerful endorphins that make me feel so good!

I'm on an health kick-a feel good high!

Let's hope that motivation keeps up while the high lasts so I don't get bored and quit.

I'm thinking I need to work out.

I don't enjoy the feeling of carrying a small baby in my stomach.

Relax. I'm not pregnant. But it sure feels like it the past couple of days.

Stomach Bloat...go away-I beg of you.