Updates/DDP Yoga

Hello my Friends!!  It's been a while.  Good News, Mom's fracture has healed and she will be having surgery April 10th to take the remaining screws out.  She will be on cane for a while but will get back to walking.  I see light at the end of the tunnel!!!

I'm still exercising consistently and trying to stick to a reasonable diet Most of the Time at least!! For my Birthday Weekend (My Birthday is April 3rd) I will be attending some events in New Orleans.  I will be going to a DDP Yoga Workshop Friday April 4th and a Breakfast April 6th.

Here is link to Workshop

http://www.ddpyogaworkshops.com/events/holiday-inn-new-orleans-westbank-hosts-ddp-yoga-wrestlemania-workshop-with-ddp/

At the Library, I've started reading to the children a good bit.  I recently read to the Children at Raines Elementary in Jackson in honor of Dr. Seuss's Birthday.  Fox in Socks was my book of choice.  I exercise my brain for eight hours in the day and my body for an hour and a half.  It's a part of being The Exercising Librarian.

http://www.ddpyogaworkshops.com/events/holiday-inn-new-orleans-westbank-hosts-ddp-yoga-wrestlemania-workshop-with-ddp/

Progress/Rock Star Body

The dieting has paid off.  I've officially lost 10 lbs.  I am now doing a Full Body Workout Routine During the Week in addition to TRX and Group Exercise Classes.  I'm thinking of starting Pilates Reformer at Deville Y to help maintain my flexibility.  The Full Body Workout Routine is designed for shedding fat and adding Muscle.  It is the Workout of Wolverine's Hugh Jackman.  Here is the link http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/article-detail/Hugh-Jackman-Workout-Routine-Fitness-Blender-Wolverine-Workout/95/

While I still endorse Bodybuilding and help out with the promotion of the shows, I no longer strive for the Bodybuilder physique.  I now like to strive for the Rock Star Body  George Lynch is a good example below.

Entertaining Children/Exercise/Diet

Hello Everyone!!!  I've been absent from the Blog for a while now.  I recently did a Reading at Medgar Evers Library in Jackson in honor of National Preschool Fitness Day representing both the Jackson/Hinds Library System and the Downtown Y.  I read Teddy the Hungry Little Bear by Floyd Stokes.  Afterwords, I taught the children some physical activities to stay active including:  Parachute Exercises, Hoola-Hoops and Hop-Scotch!!!  We then ate fruit and vegetables.  I enjoyed my time with the children.  I have a special connection with children.  In case you haven't noticed, I am one!!  Super Librarian Will to the Rescue!!!  Some of the children thought I was Superman.  I look forward to doing readings for children in the future and promoting physical fitness and health.

I've dropped seven pounds since the beginning of the year.  Dieting has been paying off.  Cutting back on Dairy Products and Starches helps.  I've still got more weight in my Midsection to lose though.  I'm still maintaining a regular exercise routine as well.

Here is a picture of me with the children (Courtesy of Jackson/Hinds Library Sytem).

Off to a Good Start

Hello Everyone!!!  Well after a week of adjusting somewhat to the diet, I feel good.  I'm eating more Natural Foods and less processed.  I still have some Wheat Crackers and Protein Bars though.  It will take a while to get to a REgular Schedule of the Diet being as I have so much going on right now.  I've lost 4 lbs. though and my pants feel looser.

I had to miss TRX Today as I'm working a full day at the Eudora Welty Library.  This is so I can take my Mom to the Doctor on Tuesday.  He will schedule next surgery.

I hope everyone has a good weekend and remember Body For Life!!!

New Year, Back to TRX, Diet, Mom's Progress, Work and the Future,

Hello My Friends!!!  Welcome to 2014!!  Well, Its a New Year with New Beginnings.  I turn 30 this year in April, Saying Goodbye to my twenties!!!  I try not to make New Years Resolutions as they never work.  I do try to make goals though.

Today, I returned to the TRX Class.  It was enjoyable.  I seemed to have more endurance than I expected.  My flexibility still isnt up to par though.  In addition to weights and cardio during the week, I might implement Yoga and more stretching.  It sounds Like a lot but it is possible.

As far as Dieting, I am phasing into a specialized Weekly Diet full of No Dairy Products, Starches, Sweets and Artificial Sweeteners.  Its going to be rough since I have a sweet tooth but I've done it before.  I will keep you posted on the daily meal plans.  If I can get back to atleast a 34 inch waist, that would be fine.

Mom is progressing.  Her doctor will set a date in a week for her to have surgery again next month to take the Metal Rods out of her Ankle.  Im still making sure she does her exercises every day and look after her the best I can.

Work is going well.  The New Year means students are back in school working on Projects.  I'm glad to help out.  I will have some more information to share on some activities I will be partaking in later this month!!!

Pomp and Circumstance, Holidays, Work, Exercise

Hello my friends!!!  I've still been sticking to a regular routine.  I did Powerlates Monday and it was great.  I've been doing weight/cardio exercises for the rest of the week.  Of course, we are in the midst of the Holiday season so my eating habits have been horrible.  I'm hoping that will change after the New Year.  I know I can have a 33 inch waist again.  Its not a New Years Resolution, its a goal.

In addition to my exercises, I have to make sure My mom does her exercises every day to rehab her ankle.  I keep on her about it and make sure I never let her slack.  She'll be having surgery again in two months to remove metal rods.  I look after her as best as possible.  Keep her in your prayers!!!

Work has been going well.  I've fulfilled many patron requests the past two weeks and have helped organize the collection.  Even though I've had my degree since August, the official ceremony for Summer Grads was with the Fall Grads this past Friday December 13th.  It was a joyous day.  I just wish my Mom could have been there.  She was very proud of me though!!!


Remember, none of this can be done without motivation and one of the best keys to motivation is Exercise.  Hence the purpose of this blog.


Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!

Getting back into it!!!!

I've been sore the past few days.  Thats what happens when you take too much time off.  After Powerlates Monday, I've done Weight and Cardio Workouts the last two days.  It makes me feel great to be back into it.  I've had some productive days a the Eudora Welty Library helping patrons and signing up Children to Receive Free Books for our Books For Tots Program.  I am still tired and phased from the past two weeks and have many more rough weeks to come but with the help of work and exercise I will survive.  Please pray for my Mom!!!!