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 Have I told you lately

 

how much I love yoga?

 

Well just in case you

 

missed it...

 

 

I always feel better

 

(more peaceful, calm and balanced)

 

when I am able to get to yoga class.

 

It is kind of like my "reset button".

 

 

Practicing yoga has been a great addition

 

to my regular workouts for so many reasons.

 

Despite what many may think

 

it is a really great workout!

 

Your 'practice' is all your own-

 

it isn't about what others around you are doing

 

it is just about you and your body

 

and tuning into what it is capable of.

 

Just like any other type of workout

 

you will get out of it what you put into it.

 

There are so many great ways that

 

you can really challenge your body in yoga!

 

At the same time,

 

there are so many modifications in yoga

 

so anyone can do it!

 

It is a great way to dedicate time to good stretching

 

(which is something that I have always loved).

 

Yoga really helps connect your body and your mind!

 

 

For me, yoga is very calming

 

and helps re-energize me to tackle life's challenges.

 

Yoga has really helped me be

 

more mindful of my breathing, my posture

 

and being in the current moment.

 

My list could go on and on.

 

If you haven't tried yoga

 

I really suggest you give it a chance-

 

it might just surprise you like it did me!

 

 

 

Gratitude Challenge- Day 17

 

"What TEXTURE are you most grateful for? (snap a picture of it for us if you can) Tell us why you are grateful for it."

 

I have to admit that when I first read today's assignment I thought it was a bit weird. Who thinks about being grateful for TEXTURE? But after spending some time thinking about it I had the perfect answer and in the process of thinking about it I had lots of great memories that were brought up as well!

 

 

I actually have two textures that I am very grateful for...

fleece and flannel. As a person who tends to be cold most of the time (and chooses to live in Wisconsin- crazy I know!) I love these textures because they are very warm and cozy and generally they mean snuggling with my boys and hubby. My boys have loved fleece blankets since they were born so that is a texture that brings back many memories of rocking and snuggling my babies! They still snuggle under fleece blankets everyday! As for the flannel- I love my flannel sheets but mostly I am grateful for my flannel quilt that was made with love by my mom! This quilt gets pulled out almost every night when it is time to relax and snuggle and I am grateful for all of the time and energy she put into making it for me.

 

 

Have you tried yoga?

 

What is your "reset button"?

 

What TEXTURE  are you most grateful for and why?

 

 I would love to hear your responses... please share your answers by leaving a comment.

 



 

Yoga, Indoor Ironman and The Weekly Chase #9

I have been wanting to try yoga for so long! I guess there is some feeling of safety in trying new things with someone else and I kept waiting for it to work out to attend with someone. Last week things finally worked out and  I met my step-sister at the Y for our first yoga class - "Gentle Yoga". I can't believe that I waited so long to try it- I LOVED IT! I am sure it sounds a little crazy but it really did help me find balance. It was also a great compliment to my weekend long run- my hips were really tight! I went back to the class by myself again this morning and once again it was wonderful. I am going to make yoga a normal part of my routine and am excited to try the other yoga classes that the Y offers!

 

I am happy to say that I have completed another Ironman! This is the third year that Tim and I have participated in the Y's Indoor Ironman. We had the whole month of February to complete the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. I have had the swim and run portions (plus some) done for a week or so but the biking was a challenge. I knocked out 6 miles on the bike this morning after yoga and I am DONE!! The bike portion is always the challenge for me but it is a great way to get some cross-training in; plus, I always like a good challenge. Now it is time to incorporate some strength training back in and focus on half/full marathon training!

 Up next is the Weekly Chase!

Here are my goals from last week:

1. Challenge goal- Spend one-on-one time with Riley this week. Didn't happen again this week. Tim and I did have dinner one night with Riley and Aidan (Isaac was busy having a meltdown in his room). We really enjoyed the time with Riley. He was a lot of fun that night. I can't wait for more opportunities like that.
2. Challenge goal- Send a quick note to a friend/family member to let them know they are appreciated. Done! I did this a couple of times and want to make this more of a habit.
3. Challenge goal- Finish reading The Five Love Languages for Children Fail! I haven't gotten back into it at all. The nights that I worked were really busy and then we were out of town over the weekend. I need to make this more of a priority this week.
4. Journal all of my food for the week. Big fat NO! Other than when we were out of town I made better choices- I just didn't write it all down:(
5. Foam Roll- 3 times Almost- I got 2 times in! It still hurt but not as bad as in the past.
6. Try a Yoga class Major success!! I went to the class at the Y last week and fell in love with it. This will become a new part of my normal weekly routine!

Now here is the plan for this week:

1. Challenge goal- Spend one-on-one time with Riley and Isaac.
2. Challenge goal- Finish reading The Five Love Languages for Children
3. Journal my food for the week and do a blog post to report back.
4. Foam roll 3 times
5. Do 3-4 blog posts this week

How are you doing on your goals? What are your goals for this week?