I went out to do some Christmas shopping tonight…but I just wasn't in the mood, the reason to follow.
I don’t find Christmas shopping that stressful. In my family we don’t buy for EVERYBODY, I
would need to work 24/7 if I had to do that.
Getting together with family is SO much more important then gifts.
With that said…Today that holds SO very true. Today in Newtown Connecticut
I cried when I read the reports and the information that
came through over the Internet. I saw a
picture of a woman hugging a boy and I lost it.
He reminded me of my son. I was
thinking of him as he was at his school at the time, and I could not hug
him. I grabbed my daughter and squeezed
her tight; she wriggled away from me and wondered why Mummy was crying. I tried to explain, but she just wanted to go
and play.
It has been a very emotional afternoon for me. When my son got off the school bus today, I
gave him a cuddle and then really hugged him once we got back home. There are no words that could comfort those
parents and families who are mourning the loss of their precious children. To say that time will heal their wounds, I
don’t know. I don’t know if I could ever
get over a tragedy like this. Yes I have
been saying…”Stay Strong!” for all occasions and situations…well this one is
probably the hardest and most unfortunate of them all. But TRY, if not today, TRY in the days,
weeks, months and years to come…Stay Strong! I am thinking of all those affected by this
horrible event and send them positive thoughts, love and hugs.
Hug your loved ones and never part being angry with one
another. Today has proved that life is
too short. Spend quality time with your
family and friends, and cherish every moment.
I would like to apologize for my chosen workouts this morning. I was up early and did not know what this day had in store for some dear people in this world.
I began with Jillian Michaels’ Killer Buns and Thighs. After the 40 minute A$$ whooping, I finished
off with her Killer Abs workout Level 2.
I woke up before my alarm went off this morning and was out
of bed by 5:28am. Since KB&T is a
bit longer, I knew I had to get moving.
I had this planned out last night.
I thought if I slept in, I would fit one of the workouts in later in the
day. But I think deep down inside I knew
I NEEDED to get them done this morning.
And I DID!
Killer Buns & Thighs Level 1…I believe the first circuit
of 4 is the toughest. No weights used
unless you want to push the UP button (I did not)…it was tough enough without
weights. Jillian kills you with the Sumo
Squat Calf Raises, followed by Sumo Jumps, followed by Chair Pose while lifting
one foot off the Floor…OUCH! My quads
were screaming. There are more moves
than these in the first circuit, but these are the ones that I remember causing
pain. Pain yes, but in the best possible
way of course. “If it doesn't challenge
you, it won’t change you”. Well things
are going to change in me then, because this most definitely challenged me this
morning.
Since there isn't much in the way of Biceps with this workout,
while we did the Dead Lifts, I used 10 lb dumbbells and at the top I did a
Bicep Curl. Next time I think I will UP
the weights to 15’s. I will definitely
needs some heavier dumbbells in 2013.
Today’s food…
Breakfast: Full
of Goodness Bar/Chocolate Hemp Protein Mug Cake with Blackberries
Well I ate the Full of Goodness Bar but only tasted the mug
cake. I waited too long to eat it and it
was way too dry. I did eat the
blackberries though.
Snack: Pistachios
Lunch: Head Lettuce,
2 Hard Boiled Eggs and Thin Crust Mushroom Pizza
The pizza was leftover from the other day and I ate it cold while I was making the kids lunch today.
Snack: Pistachios
I told you they were addictive.
Tomorrow I will be getting back to some cardio, but first I
have to go out early in the morning, so hopefully I will get it done after I
get back home.
Until then…Stay Strong!
Good night and hugs to you all.
Trina
In loving memory of all those lost today.
December 14, 2012
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