StephDRebel
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,663
Location: Ohio
Jul 5, 2014 1:53:49 GMT
|
Post by StephDRebel on Feb 12, 2020 18:54:59 GMT
I just completed a program called 40 Days To Personal Revolution by Baron Baptiste. It is a daily yoga practice with whole eating tips, daily meditation, and life changing perspective in the reading. I thought about not going. I thought about gifting my spot to someone. I thought about how stupid I would look. I thought about how fat I am. I thought about how far out of my comfort zone I would be. Then, I realized that I knew exactly what was happening. I was brave enough to sign up but as soon as I did my negative self talk kicked in. The same self talk that has held me back in so many things in my life. So I made a decision. I decided to show up. I decided to get on my mat. I decided to stay in my lane and not worry about what everyone else was doing. It got hard. It got harder. I decided to not quit. I decided to be ok with being the fat and sweaty girl, it has to be someone. The first 2 weeks I did yoga once a week, week 3 and 4 three times a week, and this week I've gone everyday. January 1st- I could not bend over and touch my toes. February 11th- the sky is the limit for these little piggies. Now, full wheel before my 40th! I know quite a few people talked about trying it last week on a thread, if that is you...GO!
|
|
|
Post by femalebusiness on Feb 12, 2020 18:59:58 GMT
If everyone practiced Yoga the world would be a better place.
|
|
scrapngranny
Pearl Clutcher
Only slightly senile
Posts: 4,759
Jun 25, 2014 23:21:30 GMT
|
Post by scrapngranny on Feb 12, 2020 19:01:13 GMT
Great job!! Defeating negative talk is more than half the battle.
|
|
|
Post by jeremysgirl on Feb 12, 2020 19:19:06 GMT
That is awesome! I'm so glad you went! Yoga is wonderful. Pushing ourselves outside our comfort Zones is great too.
|
|
|
Post by destined2bmom on Feb 12, 2020 19:22:23 GMT
Congratulations! You should be so very proud of yourself!
|
|
naby64
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,916
Jun 25, 2014 21:44:13 GMT
|
Post by naby64 on Feb 12, 2020 19:25:58 GMT
Way to go!!
Add me to the list of "can't touch my toes", along with shoulder issues and back issues and a big gut in front. I had started to do a Youtube yoga session and just discouraged myself the first night. I need to get over it. No one sees me doing this but the three dogs(who can do a perfect downward dog, btw). I need to just put on my comfy clothes that allow me to move and just move. And yoga.
Thank you, Steph, for your inspiration!
|
|
|
Post by mom on Feb 12, 2020 20:15:53 GMT
Im super proud of you!
|
|
|
Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Feb 12, 2020 20:17:52 GMT
That's awesome! Yoga is so empowering in so many ways.
You go, girl. We're proud of you.
|
|
marianne
Pearl Clutcher
Not my circus, not my monkeys. . . My monkeys fly!
Posts: 4,176
Location: right smack dab in the middle of SC
Site Supporter
Jun 25, 2014 21:08:26 GMT
|
Post by marianne on Feb 12, 2020 20:26:06 GMT
Go you!! Well done!
|
|
casii
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,461
Jun 29, 2014 14:40:44 GMT
|
Post by casii on Feb 12, 2020 20:27:28 GMT
Yoga rocks! Good for you and keep heading to the mat. Next thing you know, you'll be posting pics of a pretzel, but it will be you!
I've been doing Yoga with Adriene on YouTube since the start of the new year. 1-3 times a week is about as much as I can fit in. The dog really thinks it her special time when the mat comes out so half the time we have to have a special talk and a special treat before I can settle in.
|
|
|
Post by elaine on Feb 12, 2020 20:28:49 GMT
You are fearless and inspirational all wrapped up in one!
|
|
StephDRebel
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,663
Location: Ohio
Jul 5, 2014 1:53:49 GMT
|
Post by StephDRebel on Feb 12, 2020 20:35:38 GMT
All 3 of my kids said I was cool today. Yall, I just won at life! Haha.
I've been going to a friends studio and enjoying it but I tried another yesterday with a friend from the program and the teacher there isnt afraid to challenge me. I appreciate that so much.
Its nice to get some energy and toxicity out.
|
|
purplebee
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,726
Jun 27, 2014 20:37:34 GMT
|
Post by purplebee on Feb 12, 2020 20:54:17 GMT
This is so awesome! I wish there was a yoga studio closer to me, I’d love to try it. Keep up the good work!
|
|
tuesdaysgone
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,832
Jun 26, 2014 18:26:03 GMT
|
Post by tuesdaysgone on Feb 12, 2020 20:54:50 GMT
Fantastic! I can't even begin to list the ways that yoga has helped me. Keep it up!
|
|
~Susan~
Pearl Clutcher
You need to check your boobs, mine tried to kill me!!!
Posts: 3,258
Jul 6, 2014 17:25:32 GMT
|
Post by ~Susan~ on Feb 12, 2020 20:55:03 GMT
You go girl!
I'm getting more brave to try out new things, but there are so many things I want to do! I have no idea where to start!
|
|
|
Post by malibou on Feb 12, 2020 21:07:28 GMT
You so fucking rock Steph. You have inspired me so many times over the years with your "I've got this" attitude. I'm thrilled to hear and see you are believing in you.
|
|
StephDRebel
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,663
Location: Ohio
Jul 5, 2014 1:53:49 GMT
|
Post by StephDRebel on Feb 12, 2020 21:29:41 GMT
You go girl! I'm getting more brave to try out new things, but there are so many things I want to do! I have no idea where to start! I was kind of paralyzed with no idea about what I wanted to try-- I started on groupon! I scroll through the things to do for classes and if something catches my eye that's what I do. Even if i'm afraid of it. Once I spend my money I won't chicken out!
|
|
~Susan~
Pearl Clutcher
You need to check your boobs, mine tried to kill me!!!
Posts: 3,258
Jul 6, 2014 17:25:32 GMT
|
Post by ~Susan~ on Feb 12, 2020 21:32:09 GMT
You go girl! I'm getting more brave to try out new things, but there are so many things I want to do! I have no idea where to start! I was kind of paralyzed with no idea about what I wanted to try-- I started on groupon! I scroll through the things to do for classes and if something catches my eye that's what I do. Even if i'm afraid of it. Once I spend my money I won't chicken out! Great idea! Thank you!
|
|
|
Post by mnmloveli on Feb 12, 2020 21:55:59 GMT
BRAVO !!!
|
|
Anita
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,642
Location: Kansas City -ish
Jun 27, 2014 2:38:58 GMT
|
Post by Anita on Feb 12, 2020 22:21:42 GMT
Way to go! I wish I could do Yoga, but it triggers my inner ear, the room starts spinning, and I get sick for hours. I will stick to walking and weights, and I salute you.
|
|
freebird
Drama Llama
'cause I'm free as a bird now
Posts: 6,927
Jun 25, 2014 20:06:48 GMT
|
Post by freebird on Feb 12, 2020 22:25:11 GMT
Look at you go!
|
|
amom23
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,328
Jun 27, 2014 12:39:18 GMT
|
Post by amom23 on Feb 12, 2020 22:26:34 GMT
That's awesome!!!
|
|
CeeScraps
Pearl Clutcher
~~occupied entertaining my brain~~
Posts: 3,823
Jun 26, 2014 12:56:40 GMT
|
Post by CeeScraps on Feb 12, 2020 23:10:18 GMT
You go girl!!
|
|
CeeScraps
Pearl Clutcher
~~occupied entertaining my brain~~
Posts: 3,823
Jun 26, 2014 12:56:40 GMT
|
Post by CeeScraps on Feb 12, 2020 23:12:01 GMT
Way to go! I wish I could do Yoga, but it triggers my inner ear, the room starts spinning, and I get sick for hours. I will stick to walking and weights, and I salute you. This is me too. Given all of that and the fact my big toe is fused (like your forearm). It doesn't bend at all. I'm not supposed to jump nor attempt to stand tiptoe or curl my toes. I know....I had no idea how many times when working out my toes were bent.
|
|
|
Post by tampascrapper on Feb 12, 2020 23:49:49 GMT
Congratulations! I admire how you decided to do it and you did!
|
|
|
Post by gar on Feb 12, 2020 23:51:33 GMT
Brilliant! 😀
|
|
|
Post by revirdsuba99 on Feb 13, 2020 0:32:15 GMT
You did good, girl!!! January 1st- I could not bend over and touch my toes. Apple shape, very out of shape and old I can still touch my toes, in fact often put my palms on the floor, slowly NOT bouncing down.
|
|
StephDRebel
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,663
Location: Ohio
Jul 5, 2014 1:53:49 GMT
|
Post by StephDRebel on Feb 13, 2020 0:45:35 GMT
You did good, girl!!! January 1st- I could not bend over and touch my toes. Apple shape, very out of shape and old I can still touch my toes, in fact often put my palms on the floor, slowly NOT bouncing down. I've had some pretty serious lower back problems and have super limited flexibility. I could teach if I really, really tried....very slowly! Lol
|
|
|
Post by quinlove on Feb 13, 2020 0:58:05 GMT
Thank you for sharing that with us. A picture is worth a thousand words. And, that picture, like you, my dear - is priceless.
|
|
|
Post by gizzy on Feb 13, 2020 1:05:01 GMT
Congrats on not letting your negative thoughts win! And now look what you can do!
|
|