Last evening, I had just under 7,000 steps and it was already 8 p.m. What to do? Listen to the monkey chattering in my ear telling me how late it is? That 7,000 is a good number? That it’s probably closer to 8,000 since I didn’t wear Lil Ped in and around the house?

Well, the phone call came ~ Him telling me He was about an hour out so, got dressed, put Lil Ped at my waist and out I went. By the time I got home, He was home and I’d logged in 11,055 steps.

Got up at 3:30 this morning; did the preliminary work for this evening’s Let’s Talk Raw; some mundane, routine work and headed out. Short walk this morning. I’m at about 4400 steps so far. I know I’ll be doing some kb training during the day AND a 90 minute class with Coach Tara this evening so, not concerning myself with steps today. Tara’s a butt kicker! Unlike our teacher, she doesn’t talk much. Just keeps us moving for the full 90!

I’m all excited. “Tap Into You Ideal Weight” kicks off tomorrow evening with a full class. Interesting how Tuesday filled up immediately yet, Wed. still has a few seats left. Can’t beat the price. I’ll never do it again for that price. Ah well. One thing I know is that the people who are supposed to be here will be here. Always works out that way.

Enjoy THIS day and play!

Revvell

Yesterday, I got in over 14,000 steps. Went out for my walk in the a.m. What’s been REALLY stupendous is, normally I’d have to talk myself into going out. I’d have to deal with the monkey mind chatter telling me I can go later (knowing I WONT go if it’s too hot); I have all the goodies to play with at home (kb’s, clubs, balls, hoop, rebounder, etc) so, why go out and walk? It’s whatever day and I’m too busy, too lazy, can sleep in, blah, blah, blah. I’ve had NONE of that! I get up; if it’s REAL early, like 4:30 a.m., I’ll get on the ‘puter for 1/2 hour, take care of the mundane stuff, then, out the door. I’m actually having trouble staying in!

The other thing… He’s worked 2 evenings straight. My habit is, when he’s gone, to overeat or eat stuff that’s not beneficial to me ~ especially starches. Well yesterday I went shopping (be prepared) and got some fresh veggies for wraps.

After he left, I didn’t even go in the freezer or the cupboards… I knew what was in there and my mind said, “that’s not what I want” soooo, I didn’t eat ANY of that. I made two wraps with romaine lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, lemon cukes… SO good, SO refreshing, SO light ~ and, no desire for anything more.

I’ve not been drinking much oj/water either. This morning I did juice up 4 quarts AFTER my walk (just under 5,000 steps) and AFTER watering the garden. Not had any yet although I did have a wrap for breakfast.

I’ve still got 4500+ steps to go today and, that’ll happen. He’s working again this evening so, we’ll see what the day holds.

I’ve heard that tapping one time on something (One-Time Wonder) will stop it yet, I know that other things need more time. For me, procrastination is it. I’m currently getting more done with less effort yet, there are still some aspects to be addressed. It’s cool though. All learning processes I can share with others.

I’m at 6,000 steps for the day so far … time to do some kb swinging.

If you’re in the SoCal area and want to eliminate excess weight OR, just get your eating habits under control, join me Wed. evening in the Pasadena are for “Tap Into Your Ideal Weight“. The price WILL go up next time!

If NOT in the SoCal area, join me in September for the live teleclass series. Two to choose from.

Thanks for reading.

Yours in Health,

Revvell

I’ve never been much of a drinker yet, I remember the saying about when people have a hangover to take some “hair of the dog that bit you”. l have no idea if that works for a hangover or not but I do know it works when one is sore from training in a way they’ve not trained before or over-trained.

Here’s my story. Yesterday, I went to an eight-hour kettle bell training with 6 others plus the teacher. It turned out to be a gorgeous, cool say up in the mountains of Malibu. The people who were supposed to be there, including me (although there were times I was questioning that). Our teacher was renowned kettle-bell/martial artist, Steve Cotter. 

Now, I’ve not used kettle bells much… at least not consistently and all I do when I do them is swinging. I’ve not done snatch, clean and jerk or any of those other moves. Well, we spent the first four hours doing those moves. After that, I was done. I watched the next four hours but didn’t participate. Everything was HURTING!!! I figure if I’m hurting this much already, what am I going to feel like tomorrow (if there is one?).

What’s been interesting about this is, my ego. It was running my brain around in circles at one point telling me I was a sissy for not continuing to train (what if there is not tomorrow? Stop projecting! Live in the moment! I was giving up.. blah, blah, blah!) and on the other hand telling me that I’d get more attention if I stopped; people would be concerned about me, etc. Guess my ego doesn’t know these people very well. Yes, my teacher checked to ask if I was o.k. (I was/am), told me I was over-working for where I was physically (acknowledged) and one of the women told me I was pretty burnt ~ so! o.k, stopping was a good thing. I didn’t even know how much of a toll going too far (for me, at that time) had taken on me emotionally. Once I got that, I figured I can just watch, and learn.

During lunch, my teacher, Rocannon MacGregor had a talk with Steve about what it was he really wanted him to teach us. After lunch, it was so much more fun. I was still too sore to partake but it was fun to watch the others, fun to watch Steve’s technique (having learned from one of the best and being a teacher myself, I’m wondering how someone can teach without looking at the students), and enjoying being up in the mountains with the wind, the sun, the clouds, the smells… 

So, today! After the class I came home and got in the tub with some salts and SunBreeze (Sunrider product), had some watermelon and fell asleep at 9. When my hunny came to bed, I remember he worked my back while I was sleeping. Felt SO good, I think. LOL

This morning I awakened at 5:45. Almost 9 hours sleep!!! That is SO unusual for me. Upon getting up, I could feel more sensation in my legs, back, neck and arms than I usually prefer so…”.. hair of the dog”. Gotta move!!! Got up, got dressed and headed out for a walk. After writing this, I’m going out for some body movement and Indian club training, then into the jacuzzi which is heating up as I write.

Many people make the mistake after training, of not moving. 2-3 days later, they’re STILL in pain. Most of mine will be gone by tomorrow which is usually the worst day. So, I’m off the computer, downstairs to work out a bit, into the jacuzzi and out to the farmers’ market.

Revvell

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