The trainer is getting trained...

The trainer is getting trained....Yup. I know...I know...I give classes and I train some great people so why do I need the extra...I do!!! This is for me and I need to do it...It will help me stay consistant. Apart from doing some weights and doing about half of the classes I teach...(doing as in participating, as well) I will be taking an Abs, Legs and Core express 45 min training twice a week at work with Linda...the company's main trainer....right next to the office.,,in our gymnasium..How convenient....no excuses on my part moving forward...it's 10 weeks...If I can get in 4-5 times of training with my hectic schedule, it would be great...no...correctopn...it would be fantastic!!!

On a different note, for those following, I did my final exam today..for those just tuning in...this chicita is back at school (1 class for now) and just finishing off a semester. I have to admit, I was more stressed than usual for this one, but it'as done and I actually think I did well despite the fact I didn't get as much study time as I would have like....let you know the results as soon as there in.

Meanwhile...back on a training and progress note...I haven't weighed in in a few weeks....boooo...and a major thumbs down to me...need to do it and will this weekend. I have, however, been writing in my food journal and tracking my eating habits of my everyday...much room for improvement, I have to admit, lately anyway...so re-routing as we speak!

Just wanted to end of with a competition pic that celebrates out won tonight!!! Go Habs Go! (Ironically, I don't watch much hockey, but definately supports our team! :) )

Rowaida

Spring is here...for now...

We've had a good week...weather-wise...so good that Agnieszka and I both woke up a little extra early on Thursday, met at work, parked and walked for about 40 minutes...a good brisk walk.Tough to wake up but once I was walking...it felt great. That's the beauty of nice weather. The chance to do things outdoors.We're starting with a few walks a week that will eventually lead to a more intense outdoor workout!

I weighed-in this week at 142.9 lbs...yay! but that yay lasted for about 24 hrs...the next morning I was back up to 145 lbs...probably due to the sodium enriched meal I had the night before. A chicken wrap with a Caesar salad from Rockaberries...

On a totally different note...as you know, I'm taking a class at Concordia in attempts to complete a bachelors...well, had an exam a week and a half ago, just got back my grade...78%. Wasn't too excited about that but then I saw that the class avg was 63% and my grade was actually 3rd highest in the class...so, I didn't feel as bad anymore :)  Yay for me!

OH YES.....back to the business of my last post...bangs or no bangs....well....see for yourself!!!!

Ta Daaaa!!! She bangs! She bangs!

Extra! Extra! Look at these 2 munchkins....so adorable!

Rowaida

Results are in...

Blood test took place Saturday morning and I got the results today. All is well...absolutely nothing missing, wrong or backwards...which means, back to the drawing board for me. If I'm on a stand still weight loss wise, then it's on me...I know...I make things seem so complicated for myself but really they shouldn't be. So, I'll think about an efficient plan and the best way to execute that plan that best fits me and my schedule. I have a birthday goal to keep in mind. I have exactly 12 weeks not including this one. OK...WAY doable...

On a bright note...my training is definitely coming into play though I don't train as frequently as I would like...I was giving my bootcamp class this evening when I noticed that my arms are starting to look more defined than they have been in a WHILE...that was fun to see...and satisfying. It gave me a sign that things are finally going to be moving faster now....with consistency, hard work and proper planning I should easily achieve my birthday goal. And as I've mentioned in a previous note...I'd like to give myself another photo shoot when the day comes along...that's the gift to myself. 

Ok...on a different note...I'm going to get my hair trimmed this Friday and was contemplating getting bangs again. Here are 2 pics of me with bangs...one taken by me and the second taken by the awesome photographer Peter from Urban Stylz one day at the gym (and no I wasn't training...my hair would never look that way during a workout..lol..I was with a client)...what do you think?

Rowaida

Bad Timing or what...

Tuesday, took the day off work cause my sinuses prevented me from sleeping for 2 nights and I was exhausted plus my sinuses were killing me...and I finally went to see the doc. He gave me something for my sinuses...I'm allergic to something but no idea what...tried looking at my routine..the food's I eat, etc...but see nothing that would cause it. So I'm scheduling an appointment with an allergy specialist to find out where this is coming from.

While I was there, I spoke to him about doing a blood test...check out my thyroid...so I'm doing a complete blood test medical this coming Saturday and I'll be getting the results by Monday end of day. Wonderful! This way, I'll know...I'll know if there's an issue I'll need assistance with (like the thyroid) or if it's me who needs to seriously step it up....one thing though...tomorrow is my sister's birthday and a few of us are going for dinner around 8pm...my blood test is at 8 am 12 hrs later :( I have to be fasting for 12 hours so though I will be there to celebrate my sister's birthday, I will NOT be enjoying any of the food. Bad timing...Jason says to push the appointment maybe...but I've been procrastinating this check up for a long time...it's here now and I need to go through with it asap...no more waiting...after that, I build a new action plan for myself for the upcoming weeks...can't wait.

I'll keep you posted!

Meanwhile, I've got to get my partner in crime, Agnieszka, back to the blogging table...she's been so busy with work and a million and one things...She's beautiful, strong and full of amazing and uplifting energy...can't wait to see her next blog!

Rowaida

Check up needed? Perhaps...Thyroid, Iron, SINUSES :s

I need to practice what I preach. I tell everyone I talk to that's trying to get into shape or trying just to get a little healthier to get checked out...especially if there are things off balanced. You know when things are not right a lot of the times...often we tend to ignore those emotions.

No worries! I'm totally ok, lol....but better safe than sorry I'll be going to get tested for a few things. 1) Thyroid...tons of hype about this. Many people don't even know they have an issue. (affects energy, emotions, ability to normally lose weight) 2) Iron levels (for my energy levels). 3) need to ask the doc about my sinuses....this IS an issue....my sinuses are out of wack!  Random blockage...this is annoying and quite painful at times, especially when it gets me sneezing uncontrollably...like I'm totally allergic to something (I hope it's just that). So...this is my goal this month.

I need to get checked out because it's been a while and because I want to make sure that nothing big is wrong. I want to make sure that the energy shift I've felt for a while is not due to age or perhaps it is....yes, I know...I'm 30 not 300 but still...I use to bounce off the walls and that's with 6hrs of sleep...now I get my full 8hrs and I don't feel as energetic as I used to be. And MAYBE, things are in my head.

I'm due for a few days off (realized last wk I still have 2 wks to take before the next vacation cycle starts (at work...in May)...so I will schedule something at that point. Hopefully in the next wk or so. 


I'll keep you posted :)

Random (I'm going to start adding these random parts moving forward...pics, quotes, links, etc...just cause I love to share :) ): 

Me (in Pink) and 2 of my beautiful cousins!!!

Goodnight!


Rowaida