Today My Name Is...Strength

YAAAAWWWWWWNNNNN

I did it...I woke my butt up at 4:50am, got ready and made it for my 5:15am Yoga. I was pumped to be doing it so getting up wasn't hard, getting there wasn't a challenge either.

I take my Yoga at: http://namaste-mindbodysoul.com/Home_Page.html

It was wonderful. It felt fantastic to feel the body stretch and move. I have crappy flexibility so I cannot wait to see how far I get this month flexibility wise. There were poses where I could feel the pain as I held a pose but I made it through. I could benefit balance wise as well which I learned today. It was a great first morning class and I look forward to the next already. My competitive side is itching to see this out and go further, be better with each class.

Day one and I think I may very well be hooked to yoga for the long term. I actually thought about possibly doing hot yoga sometime. I know so many friends who talk about it with great enthusiasm however I have always worried I would pass out, throw up or do something embarrassing. I am sure others do but I dread the idea and anxiety builds even in the thought of it. The pre-thought ruined the possibility of it becoming more than a thought to be real honest. Today I re-visited that idea though and looked up studios close by and will ask more about it tomorrow. I know one of the studios offers beginners hot yoga at a lower temp. That I like!

Perhaps after a month of yoga and learning new poses and feeling better I might consider it. Hopefully I have built up confidence as well in the month. Lots riding on this month's challenge.

I got home feeling energized, stoked about making it up and through my first morning yoga session. I did my morning routine, woke my girls up to get ready for school, had breakfast, fed my parrot, let the dogs out, made homemade buns. My girls will be happy. They like whole wheat but love white buns. I did a 60% white, 40% whole wheat flour mix and added lots of flax seeds. They rose up nice and fluffy. I also enjoyed a new yummy smoothie blend of papaya, blueberries, mixed frozen berries, pineapple, kiwi and a mango yogurt. Mmmm Mmmm

Did I mention yet Calgary weather sucks!!! I had a migraine yesterday starting around lunch when the weather began to change right up until I fell asleep. I woke up without one however and couldn't have been happier. Well wouldn't you know it, crappy weather and it's back again!! I hope it pisses off, I have a long day ahead still.

Speaking of weather...

Yes that was big news for Calgary Flames fans recently. Iggy was traded to Philly...perhaps the Penguins coming to the Zoo were a prelude to what was eventual for Jerome? Sad to see such a great player and guy leave. Hope the Flames can rebuild and perhaps bring back the excitement of the Red Mile once again. Kipper will retire end of this season as well. Lots happening hockey wise...at least there is hockey after that gawd awful lock out.

In other news of significance...Ralph Klein passed away March 29th. Funeral/Memorial is tomorrow.

Stress perhaps didn't help the migraine as I received a message this morning that was upsetting. My grandmother was found unresponsive this morning. She has been in failing heath, a life long smoker now battling the hell which is emphysema. She was just released from the hospital yesterday after 2 blood clots in the lungs and an aneurysm in her stomach. She was rushed back this morning and thankfully was resuscitated. She is now in ICU and it's not looking good. I am glad I quit smoking and hope my senior years find me better off, especially in the end. So it has been a bit of a roller coaster of a day to say the least. For now all is well.

It's rough days like today that I know I am in a good place emotionally. I have the positivity to find happiness in the little things, the strength to keep going and fight against myself to feel better. I am glad I found this person I am right now. I really like her.

As the day progressed so did my lovely migraine and I stayed home in the evening while my husband went to Cochrane with our oldest for the RAB cup team practice, and my parents took my youngest to her riding lesson. She was thrilled to show them how far she's come and I was happy they could come see her. I hope it cheered my dad up.

Here is the dreaded start of the Challenge Selfie. Not very flattering is it? Sorry I didn't get a little more presentable. This is me. No make up most days, hair brushed and pulled back, and wearing something non-restricting and sporty. I like comfort. Flattering it be not...keep in mind I also have a migraine so the fact I have blogged and took a picture is a miracle. I will take another mid month maybe to see if I can see any change.

Tomorrow I will post measurements including weight. I didn't manage to get measurements today, I know I should have been more prepared considering this is the big day one but alas...I sucked as bad as Calgary weather. I did however get a crappy pic to tide any interested parties over and will post my weight.

Drumroll............... (I should let the drumroll just roll into tomorrow's update)............

No? Okay... 166 pounds. ICK! BMI of 27.3 indicating I may be overweight and at risk for health issues. 140 pounds would have me in normal range. Oh how I have let myself go. I would be happy to be at 140 right now. Frustration, depression to a point, anger and much more have gotten me as I said into a crappy place. I recognized it though and kudos at least, I am making a change. Project Megan. Maybe at the end of 2013 I can have a month where it's a Make Over Megan Month...that could be fun! Wonder how daring I could be? Hair? Wardrobe make over?

Annnnndd.....Measurements! Had you going!

Hips: 45inches            Thighs: 26inches                  Waist: 38inches
Chest: 41inches           Biceps: 13 inches

I feel ill after those measurements. Hope they come down a lot!

 

Today My Name is Strength!