Insanity days 2 & 3...

Okay, so here's the update - The day after I started Insanity I had every intention of getting up early and doing the second workout, but my entire body hurt....

So yeah, I embraced the pain from day one of Insanity; I thoroughly enjoyed and took notice to every step, twist, bend, and reach I participated in. The next two days I had early morning schedules, so I wasn't able to get to my second day until Saturday night. I was able to do this one pretty well. I started out more tired, but by the end I was feeling good; I didn't even want to throw up at the end! It was kind of exhilarating.

Then came Sunday-the day of rest. I did the cardio recovery this morning; it really wasn't that much of a recovery. Any who, with my increased intake of water and my 3 workouts with Shaun T, I'm actually already feeling better, faster, stronger...that, that, that, that don't kill you could only make you stronger. I need you to hur.... okay, just kidding. That song just popped into my head as I was typing that. It's had me thinking how crazy it is how we really have so much control over the way we are feeling and the way our body performs. I've had some shoulder problems this last year, and it's kind come down to the fact that I'm pretty skinny, so there isn't any muscle which causes my joints rub and pop, and that's kind of painful. I really think this is going to help, plus I've already noticed a difference.

Anyway, that's about if for now. This week my goal is to do Insanity everyday, so I guess we'll see how it's going at the end of the week.

Much love,
Kellie

It's the simple things...

So, I am mostly posting this photo because that way I will always remember it and how important and beneficial it is to drink LOTS of water! Isn't this amazing?! This beautiful woman drank three liters of water a day for a month, and this was her result. She felt more energized, her cellulite disappeared, she lost inches of her waist, and her migraines vanished. It's just water! Isn't that crazy? People spend thousands of dollars on prescriptions for their migraines, energy drinks and procedures to reduce unwanted body fat. Look what could happen if we all just drank water? Oh, how amazing. :)

ALSO.

 

I took my very first yoga class last semester and LOVED it. So, I YouTubed some videos and got back into it tonight. It's amazing how much better you feel when you breathe, stretch, think, and relax. I was so stressed today and feeling anxious because of school and such, and just simply drinking lots of water and doing some yoga brought down my anxiety and restlessness tremendously. 

Therefore, this is a post to remind you that it's the simple things that will really make you feel your very best. They are such easy things to do too! Write a note to someone you admire, drink some water, do some yoga, read a book, watch a movie, go for a walk etc. etc. etc. Do something that allows you to get inside your own mind and body and think, relax, and reconnect with yourself. We are running and running to accomplish day to day tasks and sometimes we may feel so busy and overwhelmed, but it's because we don't use our time wisely. Instead of getting on Facebook or the internet, (I say this as I sit here and blog. Oh, the irony!) go and do something for YOURSELF. You are important too, so take care of you. With all the social media today, I feel like people are constantly feeling the need to receive validation from other people via social networks, and all it might take for you to really feel good about yourself is taking the time to think about you, and doing things that make you feel good-mentally, physically, and spiritually.

These are just rambles from a fatigued and worn out college senior. The only thing I can tell you is that A) clearly water is good for you, so drink it! :) and B) Take time to take care of yourself--you deserve it! Oh, and  C) Keep some chocolate around. ;)

Oh, and one last thing. Smile as much as you can. :)

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Insanity Day 1...

Well folks.... I did it. I actually made it through the entire plyometric cardio circuit. Does that mean I did everything? No, but I did my best, and I think I just about died. I was reading some reviews on Insanity yesterday, and one of them said to be sure to allow at least 30 minutes of doing absolutely nothing after your workout. I understand why now because guess what I did for about 30-40 minutes afterwards....



Oh baby, laying down never felt so gooooooooood. Plus, I really thought I was going to throw up all the water I drank. Too much information? Oh well. Surprisingly, I have had a lot of energy today, and I'm feeling great, and it's not even 11! Everyone should go INSANE! ;) haha, you know what I mean!

Until next time!

-Kell

INSANITY.

Okay, here's the thing. I bought Insanity like three months ago, and I haven't done a darn thing with it. IT'S INSANE. Seriously, I can barely make it through the **WARM UP** let alone the entire workout. However, I really, really want to! So this is my goal, and I'm putting it on here so that I will hopefully feel more committed to sticking with it. Everyday. 5:30 a.m. it will be you and me, Shaun T. (I'm already dreading it.) It's going to be hard. I just want to actually make it through to be able to say I did it! So here's to day one that starts tomorrow morning! I'll try to keep this updated as a tracker for myself. Here goes nothing! 


...Wish me luck.


-Kell

Here's to teaching!

Well, apparently blogging just isn't in my blood. I know that's the truth because the only reason I am here today is to fulfill an assignment for an online class! I'm supposed to write about my teaching philosophy, but here's the thing....I'm not even sure what mine is! I'll start with my life philosophy, how's that?

MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

This has been my life goal since before I can remember, and I think that's what really led me to become a teacher. As a teacher, you have so much control in what you put into the minds of your students and who they become. That's a pretty big responsibility! You aren't just giving them answers to tests, you're giving them keys and answers to life and success. I often get a disgruntled look when I tell people that I am going to become a teacher. In fact one of my close family members once said to me, "Kellie, you're so smart! The smartest kids in the class aren't supposed to become teachers!"  

I guess I just think of it differently, and I don't exactly know where this idea came from because I really only had a handful of decent teachers throughout the years. I guess I know how they impacted my life, and I want to do that for someone else. 

Being a teacher gives you a first hand experience to touch someone else's life. I love being personal with people and learning more about them. I love reading, sharing, and writing. I really want to have an interactive and lively classroom. I want my students to discover more than the four walls of my room; I want them to discover who they are deep inside and who their peers are. I want to create a classroom where empathy, compassion, understanding, kindness, and critical thinking abound. Some may think that's a lot to ask, but someday I will get there. 

I chose English as my content area because I truly believe that by actively reading and expressing yourself through writing you can become a more well-rounded person. You learn so much about other people, cultures, ways of the world, and all of those help you discover who you are and who you want to be. Of all the students in my classes going into different content areas, I consider myself the luckiest to be going into English. Words change people, and those people change the world.

 So I guess that's it, my teaching philosophy. I suppose it's to make a difference in the lives of my students and to allow them to change my life forever. 

I can't wait. 

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/ultimate-guide-to-use-of-blogs-in.html

http://edublogs.org/10-ways-to-use-your-edublog-to-teach/

http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/teaching-with-blogs-30108.html