body.mind.soul gps / 09.01.2011 / 0011

Thursday, September 01, 2011

body.mind.soul gps
09.01.2011 / 0011

Body: Feeling good! Went for another 2.25 mile run and did an hour of Bob's Ass-and-Inner-Thigh-Killing cardio. It was good, but at the same time, can't wait to get my bike back. It's just hard for me to get the same level of intensity at home because I don't feel like I have enough space. I did order a jumprope, which I can do outside. Love that something so fun utterly decimates calories. I am also lucky enough to work for a tack board manufacturer. You know that recycled rubber material a lot of places use for flooring?



That. We make boards out of a 1/4" thick version of that material. Scored about 64 square feet of scrap material and instant jumprope surface! :) Of course mine didn't come with handy interlocking edges but some duct tape on the back will do.

Mind: Feeling good today. Getting caught up on some finances which is about my least favorite thing to deal with, but man it feels good when I'm done.

Soul: My body and mind are at peace and so is my soul :)

  

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body.mind.soul gps / 08.31.2011 / 0010

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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08.31.2011 / 0010

Body: Finally able to run! A short one, but still a run. I am feeling much more flexible and much less sore today. So I am thankful for that! On another front, it's been 43 days since my last period. I have an appointment with my doctor Friday morning. So naturally that means I will start Friday morning. Hahaha.

Mind: A little stressed that I have not been able to workout with my normal quantity or intensity but I keep reminding myself it would have done no good to work out with this pain and was better overall for me to take a short break from it all.

I am also looking forward to my brother, sister in law, and sister coming in town this weekend. We have a ride tentatively planned. I think it's an excellent idea to ride the route of the duathlon and check that out, though I am not expecting that to be a challenge for me as far as route difficulty, but riding in a group will be a new experience. Here's hoping my good bike will be back from the shop. If not, I have a back up, but it's not as light or fun. :)

Soul: A calm state right now. Being mindful of being mindful in as many aspects of life as possible.

  

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KALIGIRL 9/1/2011 8:58AM

on the run and calm mind - sounds like hand in glove to me! Report Inappropriate Comment

GEMINIAN1 8/31/2011 6:39PM

Glad to hear your legs are doing better! That's so true, what you said about Friday ... hahahaha I hope you get your bike back. If not, it'll still be cool. Report Inappropriate Comment

EVOLVEFISH 8/31/2011 1:17PM

Being mindful of being mindful: I love it. I teach this in my classes. Some take it to heart. Others don't. Still, I love it! Report Inappropriate Comment

BISCO_ 8/31/2011 11:19AM

I have set my program up body mind and soul as well. Good to see a blog set up like that! I might have to give that a try -- since blogging is not easy for me. Report Inappropriate Comment

body.mind.soul gps / 08.30.2011 / 0009

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

body.mind.soul gps
08.30.2011 / 0009

Body: Took some Vitamin I (aka ibuprofen) for my legs this morning. I had to take it easy walking the dogs! Grrr. This is frustrating and a bit ridiculous, but hopefully after it goes away my legs will be stronger and I can get back to moving again. Only walked today. I knew based on how hard that was that I couldn't run. I am planning on doing some relaxing yoga after work to see if that helps. I know it will at least make my mind feel better that my body is doing something.

Mind: I am super relieved that I got some things taken care of yesterday that had been nagging at me. I don't know why I put things off when I know I'm 99% of the time much better off taking care of things as they come up. I am an ostrich about so many things and this is one of my biggest frustrations with myself. I can't ignore a problem and think it will eventually go away. Part of being mindful is being fully aware of even the unpleasant and uncomfortable things in your life and dealing with them to minimize their impact. Hopefully, I can keep up with that from now on and not let things get to the point where I am waking up worrying about them. That is just not fun and it's certainly not healthy.

Soul: I am going to start oil painting again as soon as I have the money for supplies. I have a perfect window for it and I miss the pleasure, the satisfaction of creative expression, and the lovely smell of linseed oil. People say it stinks, but I don't get that. I adore it. But I also love the smell of darkroom chemicals too :) Guess it all depends on your point of view.

  

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EVOLVEFISH 8/31/2011 1:21PM

Thanks to this blog, I got some things done that I had been putting off. And, I started on a couple of other much despised tasks. And, I am set to finish a couple of others. Yes, it's all your fault! Thanks a lot! Report Inappropriate Comment

KALIGIRL 8/31/2011 8:40AM

Painting! Sounds divine! You are doing Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTTERFLYAT38 8/30/2011 9:01PM

i find drawing so meditational..such a focus that takes me out of myself...so glad your taking up oil painting..and again love the body soul mind theme! Report Inappropriate Comment

body.mind.soul gps / 08.29.2011 / 0008

Monday, August 29, 2011

body.mind.soul gps
08.29.2011 / 0008

Body: OMG. I don't think my legs have EVER EVER hurt this much. I'm not talking about the somewhat pleasant (to me) DOMS that you can stand up and walk off, the kind of pain that tells you you had a good workout and/or worked out new muscles. This is almost serious, impossible to walk kind of pain. I did that Bob Harper DVD and he has you do 47,002 squats. I know. I counted them. So I couldn't run this morning and of course couldn't do that DVD again like I had planned. I feel pretty lucky to be upright at this point. Hoping I'll feel better tomorrow.

Mind: Pretty good. A little anxiety at times but I'm getting through it. It's hardest to control when I wake up at night in a panic over things I can't control. Or when the power in my house went out this morning and I almost panicked that the dogs would be alone all day with no A/C.

Soul: Working on being mindful of others.

  

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NIKOBLUE 8/30/2011 10:01AM

Hahaha...I was kidding about the number of squats but it sure felt like it! :) And if you don't know, that's Bob from The Biggest Loser. Honestly, the DVD was awesome and I really enjoyed his interaction, cuing, and commentary. I just didn't expect it to hurt so much! But once the pain subsides, I'll be stronger and it won't hurt when I do it again! :) Report Inappropriate Comment

KALIGIRL 8/30/2011 8:37AM

Hope your body heals soon and your mind decides to slow it down! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUTTERFLYAT38 8/29/2011 11:23PM

47,00...what?! Who is this bob harper? LMAOOO lordy i would be dead...kudos to you that you did it..woohoo girl!! Report Inappropriate Comment

GEMINIAN1 8/29/2011 11:13PM

Wow! That's a lot of squats! Good for you for getting through the DVD. I hope you feel better soon; might be a few days? Report Inappropriate Comment

EVOLVEFISH 8/29/2011 7:29PM

Good to know that I need to stay from Bob Harper's DVD! I really need to be able to walk and feel more than lucky to be upright! You're a good spirit, making me chuckle, think, or both every day. Thank you! Report Inappropriate Comment

body.mind.soul gps / 08.28.2011 / 0007

Sunday, August 28, 2011

body.mind.soul gps
08.28.2011 / 0007

Body: Went on my first "official" run today. My SIL linked me to an app she uses to get back on track with running. It's basically a couch-to-5k program but as a running newbie, I found it very helpful. Ran about 2.25 miles today and did Bob Harper's Body Rev Cardio Conditioning DVD which was great as well.

Mind: Remembering my dad today due to a friend of mine going through a very hard time. I struggle with a lot of guilt over our relationship and that can be tough, but I'm trying to work through it. I have to believe that he knows how I felt about him.

Soul: So there are two very unbalanced little cocker spaniels that live next door to me. Mostly they drive me crazy with their verrrry high pitched anxious barking anytime my dogs are out or when I am leaving for work in the morning. They are able to get out of their yard and are so of course frequently in mine, which drives Milo batty and turns him into a barking machine. So I have not had any positive feelings toward these dogs, which would have been more accurately directed at their owners, but as is often the case, the misbehaving dogs bear the brunt of bad feelings even though it is certainly not their fault they are not being cared for responsibly.

As I was returning from my run this morning, I saw one loose on my driveway. I yelled at her (a little chocolate brown thing with a pink polka dot collar) but she just looked at me. So I ran at her hoping she would skedaddle, but instead she starts that high pitched barking and cringing as if I am going to hit her. All of my annoyance immediately dissipated at that. The poor little thing. She sat there cringing and barking and I was shushing her and telling her to calm down. When she got quiet I knelt down and she walked over to me. I pet her for a few minutes, and the whole time her little hindquarters were shaking. This poor girl. I wanted to snatch her up and take her. I doubt she sees much affection in her little life. I just pet her for a while and set her on her way. She helped to remind me that I have to also take a look at myself and how I react to the plight of others. She's not to blame for being a scared, wild, reactive little thing. She just has not been provided for as she needs. So many of us haven't.

  

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GEMINIAN1 8/29/2011 11:04PM

on your run. I want to say sorry to you for the annoyance of the dogs; but, at the same time I'm almost crying thinking about the shaking hindquarters. I'm glad that you petted her. Report Inappropriate Comment

BELIEVE2011 8/29/2011 12:26PM

Poor puppy! I have issues with animals that are not well loved or taken care of. Glad she got some love from somebody. Report Inappropriate Comment

KALIGIRL 8/29/2011 8:48AM

Thanks for offering your hand in friendship. Report Inappropriate Comment

EVOLVEFISH 8/28/2011 1:15PM

"So many of us haven't." Wow. You're right. Outstanding blog. Makes me think. And, now I'm going to provide for my needs and the needs of my darling daughters. Thank you. Report Inappropriate Comment