Planking update

Planking has transformed my body. 

The first month of Planks I was worried about my butt and my breasts getting smaller, but given my body type of square and no hips I was down for a change. 

Two months later, my body is gaining hips and my breasts look perkier. I have cleavage and my butt still looks great!

Last week I was finally able to hold a full one minute plank! After, I take a break, I usually sit, or rest on my knees for a few seconds. For the second plank, I typically last 60 seconds, then go into a downward dog to give my back and legs a quick rest and then resume the plank to finish it off. 

As a new challenge, I have incorporate "spider planks." I'm working towards that goal so for now I am gaining strength by doing plank mountain climbers. 

Plus, I've added 30 seconds of side planks and then finish off the minute with a regular plank (on each side). 

I end with calm breaths to relax my body.

I recently went to Walmart and I bought a purple dress, I bought it to lounge in the house during the hot Los Angeles weather. I typically wear a Large, but decided to purchase a Medium, since it was for lounging house and I wanted to look cute and not frumpy. 

I was shocked when the dress looked great. I bought more in other colors. My body usually carries most of the weight on my lower belly. Planks have helped bring in my waste, given me shape and boosted my confidence. I totally thing you should keep it up if you've started. If you haven't: It.is.never.too.late. 

Have a wonderful day!

Kathy

Therapy and ME - Session 2

Getting help can feel very uncomfortable. Talking to a stranger about your life is overwhelming. I'm finally speaking about things I kept hidden for years. I have dealt with things my own way so I didn't have to be honest. I wouldn't let anyone into my thoughts. 

Today, I admitted things that although small, have hindered my life for years. 

I am thankful for humans. Humans that care enough about others to help them with their feelings, thoughts and life. I love my fellow humans. We aren't perfect, and some are damn despicable, but the good people on this Earth are amazing people. 

This morning, I heard someone speak about spirituality. How we can feel very spiritual, very connected to angels and to God, but at the same time we lack the tools to communicate with humans. That is how I feel on Earth, I don't know what I am doing, having felt like I always got it wrong. I can speak to God anytime, but speaking to others can be quite a challenge. 

It turns out it's about perception. Our childhood, living life...We could all be in the same room, yet have a different experience based on the things that happened in our lives. So although things seems easy breezy, they can be hard to digest based on our upbringing and how we have lived life thus far. 

I have to turn on my negative thoughts and give ME a chance to grow. I am afraid of anger, but anger is the way I express my frustrations, it's up to me to challenge my perception and have a healthy expectation of the way I express my feelings. 

All with time, one MIGHTY step at a time. 

Have a fab. day, it's lovely outside,

Kathy 

Mindful Moments

Take a minute to stop. 

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To breath deeply in and with pursed lips let it out. 

The out should be longer than your breath in, listen to your breath leave your mouth, relaxing your body after each time. 

Mindfully, 

thoughtfully, 

do this five times (~1min). 

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Finding a quiet spaces can be tough, I've opened the fridge and taken a moment there. The restroom works, too. Take a minute to let go of what is taking up too much time, either physically, mentally, or is making you feel uncomfortable. 

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If, like me, your pattern is to NOT listen to your own voice of reason, hun, you must!  Stop any behaviors that you know are unhealthy and make a mindful and thoughtful change in your life. If you are unable to, there is nothing wrong with asking for help. Seek a trusted friend, adult, loved one, doctor...someone will really listen if any other does not. 

Let's be happy :)

Love, 

-Kathy