looking back...

This has been quite a year for me, I started it weighing almost 200lbs, I finally decided to do something about it in Feb when I picked up the phone and ordered my copy of P90X.

I started P90X on March 15th, a few weeks into the program I sprained my elbow washing my SUV, a few weeks after that I fractured my foot missing a step and falling, I continued to push forward even through the injuries and I completed my 1st round of P90X with some modifications. I went down to 178 lbs from 194 lbs and I lost 26 inches all around, since then I have tried over and over again to complete another program but without much success, I tried starting Insanity and 2 weeks into the program had to stop because my foot was hurting so bad. I went back to the Ortho and found out my fracture was re-fracturing and I had to stop and take a few weeks off. I tried to start a 2nd round of P90X and then I started getting massive nosebleeds, had to get on medication and stop working out again, after almost 2 months of start and stop because of the nosebleeds they finally stopped.

Next up was TurboJam, loved it got through a few weeks and was doing good,so I ordered TurboFire and started that a week into it I got Bronchitis and was so sick I could not workout, had to take almost 2 weeks off. Started TurboFire again and then came the COLD weather, colder than its been in ages in So Flo and my foot started up again, had to put my workouts on hold, again, last week it was hurting so bad that I got my foot x-rayed and found out that the bone healed correctly in the bottom but the top healed mis-aligned and thats why its hurting so bad. The Ortho said I have to stay off of it for a while so the inflammation around the bone goes down and he gave me anti-inflammatory's to take.

Here it is Dec 18th and I havent been able to complete another program or round of P90X, however I have learned that Fitness is not a FAD it is a lifestyle and I will continue to get up every time I fall, so no matter what life throws ahead of me I will continue to push forward in my fitness journey...

Starting Monday, Dec 20th I am going to start P90X again and then come Jan 3rd I will start TurboFire again, my goals for 2011 is to COMPLETE TurboFire, move my workouts to the morning, lose 50lbs and continue my health and fitness routine.

I may not have accomplished my goals in 2010 but I worked on them and Im not giving up on them, I will continue to make new goals and continue to push forward in 2011.

I have gained 10lbs back I am weighing 188lbs but I will not let that bring me down, I know that the only way to fail is to quit. So New YEAR, new goals and new dreams ahead...

Its time to stop looking back and start looking forward...

Yosie

It's your life, choose wisely...

From the American Heart Association:

GET ACTIVE: Finding time in our overscheduled lives for exercise is a challenge for all busy Americans. Especially for those who are parents or are working full-time or both. But the benefits far outweigh the sacrifices it takes to carve out that time. And anyone who has successfully managed to do so will tell you how happy they are to have found the time. They’ll tell you how much more energy they have, and how they are actually able to do more than before they started getting regular exercise. So no more excuses! Take an active role in determining your future. You deserve to give yourself the gift of living well with good health.

Why is Getting Active So Important? The facts are clear: By exercising for as little as 30 minutes each day you can reduce your risk of heart disease. Without regular physical activity, the body slowly loses its strength and ability to function well. Physical activity = living a longer, healthier life.

Regular Physical Activity Helps: Lower blood pressure, increase HDL “good” cholesterol in your blood, control blood sugar by improving how your body uses insulin, reduce feelings of stress, control body weight and make you feel good about yourself.

American Heart Association Guidelines We suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise. Or a combination of moderate and vigorous. Physical activity is anything that makes you move your body and burns calories, such as climbing stairs or playing sports. Aerobic exercises benefit your heart, such as walking, jogging, swimming or biking. Strength and stretching exercises are best for overall stamina and flexibility.

LOSE WEIGHT: Among Americans age 20 and older, 145 million are overweight or obese (BMI of 25.0 kg/m2 and higher). That’s 76.9 million men and 68.1 million women. This is of great concern especially since obesity is now recognized as a major, independent risk factor for heart disease. If you have too much fat — especially if a lot of it is at your waist — you're at higher risk for such health problems as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes.

If you're overweight or obese, you can reduce your risk for heart disease by successfully losing weight and keeping it off. When coming up with a fitness and nutrition plan to lose weight, it’s crucial to understand your recommended calorie intake. And then the amount of food calories you’re consuming verses the energy calories you’re burning off with different levels of physical activity. It’s a matter of balancing healthy eating (caloric energy) with the (molecular) energy that leaves your body through a healthy level of exercise.

What is BMI? Body mass index assesses your body weight relative to height. It's a useful, indirect measure of body composition because it correlates highly with body fat in most people. To calculate your exact BMI value, multiply your weight in pounds by 703, divide by your height in inches, then divide again by your height in inches.

The benefits of maintaining a healthy weight go far beyond improved energy and smaller clothing sizes. By losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight, you are also likely to enjoy these quality-of-life factors too.

Fewer joint and muscle pains Greater ability to join in desired activities Better regulation of bodily fluids and blood pressure Reduced burden on your heart and circulatory system Better sleep patterns More effective metabolism of sugars and carbohydrates Reduced risk for heart disease and certain cancers Your BMI is a good indicator of whether you're at a healthy or unhealthy weight. Find your BMI and what it means with our handy BMI Calculator.

BMI stands for Body Mass Index This is a numerical value of your weight in relation to your height. BMIs are good indicators of healthy or unhealthy weights for adult men and women, regardless of body frame size. A BMI of less than 25 indicates a healthy weight. A BMI of less than 18.5 is considered underweight. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 or higher indicates obesity. Excess weight increases the heart's work. It also raises blood pressure and blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol levels. It can make diabetes more likely to develop, too. Losing as few as 10 pounds can lower your heart disease risk.

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