Day One - Let's Do This

There has been a long road in my life - getting me to where I am now with my health - both mentally and physically.  A lot of it I have to say comes from the mental aspect of your willingness to let go and allow the process to change you.  As the blog carries on and things get moving ahead - day after day, I will add into the mix more and more about my life and what brought me to the breaking point.  For now, I will begin blogging my journey back to healthy so as to share with you what I am able to accomplish because I truly believe with your heart and mind in the right spot there is nothing you can't tackle.

There is this great book I was introduced to called "The Power" by Rhonda Byrne.  Fantastic book to read - or listen to and read along.  I listen to it on my iPod when I need to recharge my brain power now and change my thinking again because I forgot - I am in control of the things in my life I let slip.  Once I learned how to use my thoughts and feelings to control things in my life, truly miraculous things happened.  Down to specific details.

I have been on a mission to reclaim my health, my sanity, my joy.  Fitness is a huge aspect in that for me.  I always felt like watching The Biggest Loser I was cheated because I deserved an opportunity like that - for someone to say I was worth the investment of time and energy of a personal trainer to change my body and my mind, but I wasn't fat enough to make the show.

About four days ago I sat in my car and started to mentally put together what I would need to be able to accomplish my goals I had written out.  He would need to be about thirty something.  Maybe like Dolvett.  Live far away so I don't feel intimidated but could keep me accountable.  Know something about fitness for women.  Have videos where he shows me what to do.  Be positive and kind.  SEE ME THROUGH.

Enter INSTAGRAM.  On the popular page - here's a fitness multi-square photo... hmm... interesting.  "Burn fat...."  I read - looked at the other photos... This is what I'm looking for - went to the personal page - "Yes!" I exclaimed!  Then went to the YouTube - and started to cry.  I think I found the person!  Simply responded to an Instagram that I would endeavor to make my mile faster to drop the body fat like he said it would.  He responded. And that's how it started.

Ahmad Baari is incredible.  He's my personal trainer across the distance.  I trust this man to help me get to my goals, even though I can't meet him face to face.  He takes me on, all my baggage, and day one is done.  My workout was based on a YouTube video today.

Four times folks.  Workout In The Maximum Heart Rate Zone
You can also download his workouts to your smart phone.

I have been doing spin class  on my own for about 12 weeks now - so my legs are built like tree stumps - but my cardio overall is lacking.  We are building that now - and for that I am grateful.  I suggest you download his book for just $10 or grab a workout for less than that.  :)  He's a good guy.

Proof that his workouts work...

Yours in fitness - and on this journey...

Amy