My name is Lisa and I am beginning the rediscovery of the fit body I had ten years ago. I am fortunate to have amazing kawasaki genetics: I stay slim no matter what I eat (thanks mom!). I have to work hard to gain weight, especially good, pure muscle. Staying slim, however, does NOT equal good health or fitness.
I have a terrific husband and two great children. We try to set a good example of
My name is Lisa and I am beginning the rediscovery of the fit body I had ten years ago. I am fortunate to have amazing kawasaki genetics: I stay slim no matter what I eat (thanks mom!). I have to work hard to gain weight, especially good, pure muscle. Staying slim, however, does NOT equal good health or fitness.
I have a terrific husband and two great children. We try to set a good example of healthful living for the right reasons. We are active in many sports and attempt to live a balanced, well-rounded lifestyle.
At 41 I find myself at the end of a disasterous year: a devastating job loss and my grandmother's alzheimer's diagnosis. The stress of these have taken a toll. While I have not gained excess weight, I am in the worst shape of my life. I feel unhealthy and stressed out, a real mess.
I need to regain that sense of mental control and emotional peace that comes with good health and physical condition. To be at my best, all the parts of the "machine" must be in optimum condition. I intend to immerse myself in the P90X lifestyle and regain control of my health and fitness.
OK-this is my do-over. I started last February, out the gate 45 days was great. Then the knee problems started. I spent time getting that under control: PT and braces, and worked out sporadically through the last 6 or 8 months. I kept up with ab-ripper and occasional yoga but felt like a loser!
I think, looking back, that the fact of losing a physical attribute like strength and joint health, knocked me for a loop. I never had any physical weakness in my life; complete faith in my body and its power. Having to come to terms with the fact that my over-40 bod was not exactly the same as my 30 year old iteration was tough. BUT- I've refined my workouts to safely compensate for my shortcomings.
As such, this Monday, April 14, was Day 1. I'm back!
That said, every single muscle I have is in pain! I am due for Yoga today...may have to do the stretch instead...:o)
