July 2023 Workout Summary

 This month, I had more off days that I would have liked, but I will keep going on my journey! Still not lifting as much as I would like, but I will focus on yoga and spinning until I feel more capable.

Sat, July 1 - Sun, July 2, 2023

• Sat: 915am - Cycle Beats @ Equinox
• Sun: 1115am - Yoga Strong @ Equinox

Mon, July 3 - Sun, July 9, 2023

• Mon: OFF (medical procedure)
• Tues (July 4th!): 9am - Cycle Power @ Equinox
• Wed: 1030am - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox
• Thurs: OFF (working on a sewing project for my Mom)
• Fri: OFF (working on a sewing project for my Mom)
• Sat: 915am - Cycle Beats @ Equinox
• Sun: OFF (working on a sewing project for my Mom)

Mon, July 10 - Sun, July 16, 2023

• Mon: 645pm - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox
• Tues: 830am - Cycle Power @ Equinox
• Wed: 1030am - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox
• Thurs: 830am - Cycle Power @ Equinox
• Fri: OFF
• Sat: 915am - Cycle Beats @ Equinox
• Sun: 1115am - Yoga Strong @ Equinox, 1230pm - Full Body Lift @ Equinox

Mon, July 17 - Sun, July 23, 2023

• Mon: 915am - Cycle Beats @ Equinox, 830pm: Cathe STS 2.0 Super Sets @ Home
• Tues: 1130am - Cycle Power @ Equinox, 645pm: Heated Vinyasa Yoga @ Equinox
• Wed: 1030 - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox
• Thurs: OFF (still working on a sewing project for my Mom)
• Fri: OFF (still working on a sewing project for my Mom)
• Sat: 915am - Cycle Beats @ Equinox, 7pm - Cathe STS 2.0 Tri Sets @ Home
• Sun: OFF (still working on a sewing project for my Mom)

Mon, July 24, 2023 - Sun, July 30, 2023

• Mon: 645pm - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox
• Tues: 830am - Cycle Power @ Equinox
• Wed: 645pm - Gentle Yoga @ Equinox
• Thurs: 830am - Cycle Power @ Equinox
• Fri: OFF (out of town for funeral)
• Sat: OFF (out of town for funeral)
• Sun: 1115am - Yoga Strong @ Equinox - I was so exhausted from traveling. My body was very stiff. I was just happy to move!

Mon, July 31, 2023

• Mon: 645pm - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox

June 2023 Workout Summary

This was a solid month. I felt strong and capable. I am honored to be able to keep moving! I am still healing injuries (low back, right hip), so am cautiously lifting.

Mon, June 5 - Sun, June 11, 2023

• Mon: 645pm - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox
• Tue: 830am - Cycle Power @ Equinox
• Wed: 1030am - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox, 8pm: Cathe STS 2.0 Giant Sets, Foam Rolling Upper Body, Foam Rolling Lower Body @ Home
• Thurs: 530pm - Cycle Beats & Bands @ Equinox
• Fri: 915am - Cycle Beats @ Equinox, 330pm - Lift @ Planet Fitness, 515pm - Restorative Yoga @ Equinox
• Sat: 915am - Cycle Beats @ Equinox
• Sun: 2pm - Cycle Power @ Equinox, 3pm - Weekend Winddown Yoga @ Equinox 

Mon, June 12 - Sun, June 16, 2023

• Mon: 645pm - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox
• Tues: 8pm - Cathe STS 2.0 Giants Sets, Foam Rolling Upper Body, Foam Rolling Lower Body @ Home
• Wed: 1030am - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox
• Thurs: 830am - Cycle Power @ Equinox
• Fri: 330pm - Lift @ Planet Fitness
• Sat: 915am - Cycle Beats @ Equinox
• Sun: OFF (Father's Day)

Mon, June 17 - Sun, June 25, 2023

My father-in-law was staying with us this week, so I knew my workout schedule would be impacted.

• Mon: 645pm - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox
• Tues: 8pm - Cathe Foam Rolling Upper Body, Foam Rolling Lower Body @ Home
• Wed: OFF
• Thurs: OFF
• Fri: 330pm - Lift @ Planet Fitness
• Sat: OFF
• Sun: OFF

Mon, June 26 - Fri, June 30, 2023

• Mon: 645pm - Heated Slow Flow Yoga @ Equinox
• Tues: OFF
• Wed: OFF
• Thurs: 530pm - Cycle Beats & Bands @ Equinox
• Fri: 330pm - Lift @ Planet Fitness 

New Yoga Class & Resistance Training

Today, I tried a new class called Yoga Strong at Equinox. It was AWESOME! It was more like a power vinyasa flow, but it incorporated a 10 pound yoga sandbag. It really got my heartrate up, and I loved the dynamic that the sandbag created. I loved it so much that I ordered an sandbag for my home practice. After class, I lifted for about 40 mins.

Cardio Workout - Spinning Class

This morning, I took a cycle class at Equinox. This particular class had been my usual 915am class since joining Equinox in May 2021. I gave up taking it after my longtime instructor and friend moved out of state last year. She had been one of my favorite cycle instructors since 2015, so it was difficult to have her replaced. After 8 months, I missed my normal Saturday morning routine. I tried other classes and rearranged my workout schedule, but nothing really solidified for me. In late April, I took a cycle class with the new (to me) instructor, and she was great! So it was nice it all worked out. I'm back to my Saturday mornings on the bike :-)

Strength Workout - Full Body

 Today, I did a full body workout using machines and free weights. I had some injuries (shoulder pull earlier this year, low back pain, hip pain), which required some physical therapy and about 2.5 months without resistance training. I've been cleared for light lifting, so I wanted to adhere orders. It felt so good to pump some iron! Looking forward to next time!

I'm Back!!

I have decided to bring back my blogging presence! Although I am still healing from my stroke (which will be a lifelong process), I am more capable of expressing my thoughts and feelings into words and sentences. The more that I practice, the stronger that I will become. I thoroughly enjoyed my blogger space in the past, so I wanted to bring it back.

I can't believe that I'm now 45 years of age. People always said that time will fly by. It most certainly has! I'm so grateful that I spent all of those hours in the gym in my late teens, 20's, 30's, and now in my 40's. I'm still very physically active, although my modalities change as I age. 

I was going back over my blog, and revisiting my past. The two things that were glaringly obvious to me were - over exercising and under eating. Instead of feeling embarrassed, ashamed, or exuding feelings of being somehow less than, I decided to extend grace and love to my younger self. Also, I have gained so much appreciation for my own beauty - at any size or weight. I have been all over the place as far as the scale goes. I recognize now that I was beautiful (and now)! I am thankful for what my body has endured. I am preparing for future struggles, as I know that they will come. However, I am appreciating today because tomorrow is never promised to anyone.

Due to residual effects from my stroke, I have not gone back to teaching spinning or personal training. I am beginning to realize that perhaps I never will. However, I can be an inspiration to others in other ways. I still taking spinning classes (2-3x/week), lifting weights & kettlebells, working around injuries, and, get this, I'm a yogi, y'all! I try to take 4-5 yoga classes each week (slow flow, restorative, and vinyasa flow). Currently, I work out at Equinox gym in the Dallas area. In the past (pre-pandemic), I also enjoyed Flywheel Sports, Orange Theory Fitness classes, Pilates, and swimming/water aerobics. I try to take a new activity during the summer months. 

For the record, "they" were not lying when they said that your body moves differently over 40. Low back pain is no joke, and I have taken pretty good care of this body over the years (over excising aside 😆). I will continue to move and exercise as best I can and enjoy myself! FYI - I completed 2 sewing degrees and still pursue continuing education for my tech life as well.

I'm looking forward to being back and journaling about my fitness goals! 

Love and light to all!!

2021 Graduate!

I completed the Apparel Design at Dallas College in Dec 2021. I designed and produced my first collection! I went from not knowing how to sew to creating a collection. It was alot of hard work. Since we were in the pandemic, we didn't have an in-person fashion show. So, I created a virtual showcase for my collection. I am so proud of myself!!! However, I am planning on taking a long break from sewing. I'm wiped out :-) Enjoy!!