I Want What Ellen Wants

Thing one...not talking about the root chakra -- associated with survival and security or maybe I am.  I lost one pound and it's ridiculous how satisfied I feel.

First, the scale moved and not in the direction that I wanted and the needle stayed in the same place -- apparently stuck.

I've tweaked the diet a bit and I've tried to make more of a commitment to discomfort i.e. high intensity interval training.

I feel better. I think my clothes fit better. We'll see.

I've been into Sleek Sculpt Express lately. It's a 30 minute workout but I usually tack on bonus exercise as well. In my world, I feel more comfortable when I can get in at least 60 minutes of exercise.

Almost each time that I exercise with Ellen Barrett, her words capture my attention:

I think of movement as a treat.

If you need to sit on the floor, you can do it...If you need to carry a heavy bag, you can do it...If you need to sprint through the airport, you can do it.

I want to be highly functional. In essence, I want my comfort zone to be large.

 I want you to feel invigorated not irritated.

I want what Ellen wants. Her comfort talk reminds me of a season two episode of Louie. Louis CK's character says that he only has the stamina for a life of comfort.

Went to a fundamental yoga class this afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed it. I felt so content afterward; thanks Elle for guiding...

Yes

No yoga practice and no pool yesterday.

A huge chunk of my day was spent at Festival of Nations where I got totally fascinated by bikes...

No boxing today. The Y has a two week mini session. As a non-member, I could have purchased a $10 punch card and sampled classes for two weeks but I can find most of those classes at the gym that I currently have a membership at so no punch card. Waste not, want not.

But what to do with myself?  It was still 93 degrees when I left work so no walking outside.

I pulled out my DVDs and thought about doing one of Jackie Warner's upper body segments and the cardio kickboxing on one of my 10 Minute Solution DVDs but my eyes feel on Ellen Barrett Live: Sleek Sculpt Express.

I like the workout and her banter. There were many things that resonated with me including the yoga-like moves and the barefootedness of it all and I like what she says about transforming the body and keeping it safe and how the benefits of exercise last much longer than the workout. The pilot light has been lit, she said. Yes.