Trail Run Done!
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on January 28, 2012
It’s a gorgeous Saturday here in AR (that’s ARKANSAS)…and I hit the trail on my property for a good KILLER run!
We have a trail that is probably about 600meters+ in length all down hill! Today I ran up the entire thing twice with running down the hill in between– then afterwards ran r 4 “striders” each one getting progressivly faster and jogging between them. It was a great workout in preparation for the Kansas City Warrior Dash…I need to be sure I have some sort of an endurance level built for it!
Now it’s time to shower and primp myself up for “DATE NIGHT”!! G’ma is taking care of the kids for the night and we are spending the night in town~ whoohooo!! I can’t wait to hang with my baby!!
My little puppy is gonna miss us:
She hates this shirt…poor thing!
Yesterday was a good day, I felt better and my body weight is finally responding to my relentless fitness quest! I am getting stonger, leaner and LIGHTER! I weighed in at 129 again…but I feel 128 in my near future!
Funny how life changes and how Friday Nights are not so exciting anymore, lol! At 9:30 and we were prepping for bed.
My plan was to do a big 10 week contest starting on Feb. 6th, but I’d like to have my new website done prior to that contest. It doesn’t seem like that’s gonna happen~ things always take longer than planned. Anyhow…I’m thinking that we may have to start it later or do a short challenge instead…I’ll keep thinking on it this weekend and let you know.
The workout for Friday was legs…and MAN! i’m really missing a squat rack at my new gym– the smith machine is not a stellar option for me to hit my legs the way I need. I actually went against my own better judgement and put a bit more weight on the smith than usual and strained my knee a bit I think it’ll be fine, but I seriously must find a way to get in a better leg workout at least 1 time a week.
So it went like this:
Squats and Lunges on Smith
Leg Press
Knee Extensions
Leg curls
Seated Calf raises
Abs between sets and some side lunges and stretching also
Gunner is getting stronger~ fun to see!
See you tomorrow!!
Love,
Michelle
Overdrive!
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on January 26, 2012
This week my brain has been overdrive. I’m trying to figure out the direction I want to take in my business. What amazes me about where I’m at is that I have TOO many options. I don’t think most people can say that! I’ve gone back and forth- should I dive in- hire help, attack all angles? OR should I scale back and focus my effort towards one specific goal? I’m at a crossroads I can’t continue on down the same path….Change must happen.
Today was all about business branding and tough questions, like: “What photos are too sexy? What is the message I’m selling? What is the true mission? How do I stay true to myself while conforming to a markeing model?”…Guidance from ABOVE is where I need to go with those issues.
Despite my brain being on overdrive, I had a good day. I got GRAZED by a head cold, so I slept in…I feel good and know I’ll be feeling 100% by tomorrow.
Today’s workout was Chest/Tri’s and intervals with my son Gunner. We were both texting while trying to workout– that doesn’t work the greatest. In the end it was the perfect workout for today.
It’s time to get the kids to bed, I’ll see you in the morning!
Love,
Michelle
Computer!
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on January 25, 2012
Well…It’s officially time for a new computer for me! Today I spent 5 long unproductive hours dealing with computer issues on my 2 computers. My 4 year old desktop kept freezing up and my 3 year old laptop kept crashing. It’s time for a new NICE machine!
I’m wondering what I should get? I’ve had always used PC’s but I would love to try a MAC since a ton of what I do is with pictures, videos and online. I have an I phone and an I pad, so having a MAC may just be the ticket. I’m not sure though about compatibility??? Will I be able to open all my old files on the MAC? Any input on what kind of computer I should get would be great.
To alleviate the stress my computers gave me all day, I hit the gym with my son!
We did legs-
Smith squats- 4 sets Smith Lunges- 3 sets Knee ups on bench- 2 sets Leg press- 4 sets, heavy set 10 reps at 220# Bulgarians 2 sets body weight, 1 set 15#DB’s Leg curls- 2 sets Leg Extensions- 4 sets Seated Calf Raises- 4 sets
On the way home I clocked how far it was to our house from a street named Dallas– it was 1.25miles. I decided I’d run that when we got home…
So I hit the dirt- running on a dirt road with lots of rocks isn’t the most enjoyable experience, but I am determined to get into shape! All was well until after the halfway point a dog decided to run through his “invisible fence” and run the mile with me. Good thing he was nice and harmless…I had my pepper spray in-hand just in case 
Once I got home, I brought the dog back to his house in our truck– what a furry mess! Thankfully Gunner cleaned out the truck~
I’m ovulating and bloated today– I’ve had to continually remind myself that I’m re-building my muscle and fitness right now so my weight is not ready to shed just yet…but come February, I’ll be in a good place to see the fruit of my Labors….. “Patience Grasshopper!!”
Time to go before my computer crashes again! Love ya, Michelle
I’m Doing it!
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on January 20, 2012
I’m proud of myself today, becuase I’m doing it!! I’m sticking to my workout plan and I’m getting more fit by the minute!! Winter is rough and seems like such a hart tine to keep energy and momentum; my determination is paying off!! I’m DOING IT!!
I’ve got in 2 great runs and 3 nice lifting workouts this week so far!! Yesterday was a treadmill run of 20 mins with the easy minutes at 6mph and the hard at 8mph- I had 6 hard minutes AND I lifted Back, Shoulders and Biceps.
Today was a good DANCING/JUMPING warm up followed by Chest/Triceps and abs….I’d like to get in a bit more “cardio” so I think I’ll go for a hike or maybe dance more??
On my body front, I am seeing changes, just the scale is not reflecting it as much as I’d like- I feel like I have a cyst on my right ovary again (I had one a couple years ago)…anyhow the hormone irregularities can be causing me to retain more water than ususal…No worries, I know it’ll resovle it self soon. I’m focusing on doing my part- eating GOOD and EXERCISING!!
I’m fired up because I’m not letting myself down; I’m sticking to my plan; I’m doing it!!!
:cheers:
-Michelle
Warrior Women!
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on January 18, 2012
A sweet friend of mine helped me remember that “We are WARRIOR WOMEN”…we are fighters!
I preach and teach that I want being buff to look easy. I strive to make it simple, turn-key and uncomplicated…But the truth is it’s a battle!
I battle continuously:
I fight for time I fight sore muscles I fight for proper food I fight for good information I fight for energy I fight for focus I fight injury, illness and disease I fight to be understood I fight to get results I fight to learn more I fight to help others I fight for my motivation I fight to be positive I fight to keep the MISSION pure I fight to enjoy life
We are “Warrior Women”, fighting is what we must do, but we must do it with LOVE!!
Love is the key– if we fight out of rage, jealousy or malice–we lose!
I LOVE YOU 
Warrior Princess,
Michelle Marie Berger
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