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#Igot5onit99 | Day.90!

Workout completed at the gym today with my mother after speed-walking the greater part of an hour on an inclined (4.5) treadmill.

After that, was able to grab sushi with the family and then see some AMAZING model homes that were staged beautifully.  It has me SUPER motivated to get my ducks in order so that we can transition into our home that is going to enable me to run my business.  I am beyond ready to step up my work 2 notches to bring this into fruition like asap!

Well, until then, going to enjoy this amazingly beautiful weekend and awesome start to Spring 2018.

#Countdown9toGo

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 720 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 290 minutes stretching
  • 175 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 90/99:

  • 1360 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1360 squats & 370 seconds holding seated squat
  • 370 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 960 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 1220+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 980 calf raises
  • 370 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 310 minutes of stretching

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai

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#Igot5onit99 | Day.89

Workout complete!  Just TEN MORE DAYS TO GO!

I am thankful I kept track of the days / totals below at the bottom of each post as a visual marker.  Getting to that closing point and already looking back at the growth & it is exciting to review my process.  Although the last 3 months totals are nothing to call home about, it is several times over the amount I have done in the past 3 years.  And, headed back to my mother and I’s weekly Saturday gym sessions in the morning.  It is something that I have truly grown to appreciate, just a solid time with my mother walking & talking on the treademills.  I would love to one day be able to buy us both homes with our own mini-gyms so we can walk for hours in the comfort of our homes and truly spend quality time.  Hopefully, in the months ahead, we can even transition to my mother allowing me to take her through my work-out after I finish on the treadmill.  One step at a time though 🙂

My sister-in-love said she is down to continue being ongoing accountability partners & I have another mother who shared that she is down to join whatever the next challenge is that I embark on.  If you all have any good ideas, let me know!

Shower + bed time so I can get an amazing start to the weekend. 

#Countdown10toGo

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 700 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 280 minutes stretching
  • 170 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 89/99:

  • 1340 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1340 squats & 370 seconds holding seated squat
  • 370 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 940 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 1200+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 960 calf raises
  • 365 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 300 minutes of stretching

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai

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#Igot5onit99 | Day.86

Whooo hooo, workout finished!

Long night cooking & playing with this super active little girl!  I cannot believe how much she is growing & how intelligent she gets with each passing day.  I cannot wait to get her into a few organizations when she is a tad bit older to support growth in other areas as well.

Some news of potential growth, challenges, and changes on the horizon.  Putting good energy towards that & hopefully it comes to fruition.  Until then, still pushing forward in these last days of the challenge.

#Countdown13toGo

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 660 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 260 minutes stretching
  • 160 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 86/99:

  • 1300 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1300 squats & 310 seconds holding seated squat
  • 370 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 900 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 1160+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 920 calf raises
  • 355 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 290 minutes of stretching

Level Up #1 | Level Up #2 | Level Up #3 | Level Up #4 | Level Up #5 | Level Up #6 |      Level Up #7| Level Up #8 | 

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai

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#Igot5onit99 | Day.83

Gym day today with my mother, workout complete!  I added another leg exercise to my routine and I FELT THE BURN!

Just 16 more days left until challenge is completed.  I am a little bummed that there have now been 3 days that I was unable to get a workout in, but if over 3 months, there have only been 3 days that I did not actively do my set workout, I will take that as a win still.

Its been an adjustment having this little girl sleep in our room this weekend (since she has become an expert parkour enthusiast these past few days *sigh*

We ordered a couple things that should be in tomorrow to help with the situation, so we will see *crossing fingers*

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 640 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 250 minutes stretching
  • 155 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 83/99:

  • 1280 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1280 squats & 270 seconds holding seated squat
  • 370 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 840 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 1140+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 900 calf raises
  • 350 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 280 minutes of stretching

Level Up #1 | Level Up #2 | Level Up #3 | Level Up #4 | Level Up #5 | Level Up #6 |      Level Up #7| Level Up #8 | 

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai

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#Igot5onit99 | Day.81

As the days dwindle down on my 99-day challenge, I find myself much more mindful of what I am doing, where I stand on the path towards my goals, and firm in my steadfast journey into my becoming.  Yet and still.. I cannot say with absolute certainty what that will look like.

AND I am okay with that…

Okay with just pushing myself towards certain goals and trying not to assert a false sense of control over what that is supposed to mean & look like.  If I have learned anything in these 31 years of mine, it’s that planning is crucial to serve as a compass, but nature’s winds have the final say in which shores you find yourself at bay.

There are always so many more things I would have liked to do by the end of the day, weekend, or even month – but I am learning to be thankful for what I did and who I shared the time with, rather than obsessing about it not “going as planned.”

I sit her freshly finished with my workout about to jump in the shower at 11 p.m. & braid my hair afterwards.  Would I like to get things done sooner? Absolutely?  Would I forego the time I spent cleaning the kitchen or reading to my little girl? Absolutely not! So, I am okay with where I stand and know that I am blessed beyond measure.

1612165-Eve-Best-Quote-Time-is-about-the-need-to-control-Let-go-of-control Here’s to the last 18 days!

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 620 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 240 minutes stretching
  • 150 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 81/99:

  • 1260 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1260 squats & 270 seconds holding seated squat
  • 370 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 820 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 1120+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 880 calf raises
  • 345 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 270 minutes of stretching

Level Up #1 | Level Up #2 | Level Up #3 | Level Up #4 | Level Up #5 | Level Up #6 |      Level Up #7| Level Up #8 | 

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai

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#Igot5onit99 | Day.80

Workout complete!

Ya’ll I am in the teens now, just 19 more days left of the challenge.  This third leg seems to be going by super fast, but I definitely feel stronger, my yoga pose is soooo much easier & I am able to lift my legs higher.  Soon, I think I am going to practice straightening my arms more so I do not lean on them so much for support.  I am definitely feeling the growth and think it is about time to take a progress picture & video to see where I am at now.  Basically, I am about where the woman on the left is, striving to where the woman on the right is.

This weekend, I am thinking about transitioning into bigger and better things as far as my workout is concerned, especially with having my daily physical therapy exercises to complete as well.  In fact, this just may be my “challenge” weekend starting after my gym session on Saturday. That may be my thigh / booty day & go from there.  

My goal mainly is to get my body back in alignment, back healthy, strong, and combat this fatigue and body aches from the car accident and anemia.  Looking forward to seeing the outcomes in the near future!

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 600 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 230 minutes stretching
  • 145 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 80/99:

  • 1240 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1240 squats & 210 seconds holding seated squat
  • 370 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 800 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 1100+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 860 calf raises
  • 340 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 260 minutes of stretching

Level Up #1 | Level Up #2 | Level Up #3 | Level Up #4 | Level Up #5 | Level Up #6 |      Level Up #7| Level Up #8 | 

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai

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Day.78 | #Igot5onit99

Workout completed!

Still feeling sore, but a tad better & it should be gone by tomorrow evening or Wednesday morning. 

I also had first day of physical therapy for my back, hopefully this doctor puts in the recommendation for my left knee as well, does not appear to have been put in by my doctor.

Feeling great about my progress on my financials as well as class work.  I am looking forward to knocking the work out a few weeks early, so I can spend the remainder of the time completing the small pieces to build up my portfolio with the information learned in class.  

Been a busy weekend, looking forward to the rest that this sleep will bring 🙂

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 560 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 210 minutes stretching
  • 135 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 78/99:

  • 1200 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1200 squats & 180 seconds holding seated squat
  • 350 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 760 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 930+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 820 calf raises
  • 330 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 240 minutes of stretching

Level Up #1 | Level Up #2 | Level Up #3 | Level Up #4 | Level Up #5 | Level Up #6 |      Level Up #7| Level Up #8 | 

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai

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Day.77 | #Igot5onit99

Oh man, today was a day!

It was supposed to be my homework day, but today I feel like I failed as a parent, lol.

She threw up (reason still undetermined, possibly putting her hand too far down her throat because she is teething something fierce & knawing on her fingers is her best option apparently).  She is not sick and she did not do it again all day.  Very energetic, not overheated, no runny nose, no coughing, no diarrhea. 

Tried putting her down for a nap, she would not sleep.  Check on her.. Oh, it looks like your ENTIRE HAND IS COVERED IN POOP… Oh, there is some half an inch from your upper lip, did you eat it or try to shove it up your nose? (thankfully, none made it to her mouth, still washed her mouth out as well).

Grab the bucket & fill it with warm water.  Sit her over the toilet & pour the water over her little rear end to get all the poop off & finish with wiping / drying with toilet tissue.  Place her on the floor so I can flush toilet and then wash my hands.   Oh, what, you’re peeing all over the floor?

Great.

So, now I have to put her in the tub, go wash my hands, use Clorox wipes to clean up the pee, then wash her lower half in the tub (among her alphabet mat that we had to wash the puke off of not even an hour earlier). 

Great, so now she is clean – immediately put on a diaper & release her to run up and down the house.  Whew, what a day – glad the craziness is over.

WRONG!

She actually naps for a little over an hour and upon getting her, her pants were off & yes, she leaked through her onesie, tiny baby shorts, & needs to be cleaned yet again.  But that is it, it’s late, she will eat dinner and wind down to sleep, no more situations.

WRONG!

Not even a couple hours later, she climbs up on her toy box, reaches up for a toy, which falls onto her head.  Great, now she has a little knot.  No crying, just vigorous rubbing and slight confusion on her part.  Not too bad, but that is it, noooo more today!

WRONG!

Last trip to the potty so she can sit on her own mini toilet and try to go pee.  Get into the bathroom & I walk towards her potty to get it ready.  After 2 steps, I look back just in time to see her fall with her mouth open and what happened?  Yes, she bit her lip with one of her only 10 teeth and now she is bleeding.

What in the hell is this craziness of today?  I am too sore for this.  My entire body is still aching from the over exertion of the 5K mud run (which was utterly cold & did not help with my recovery). But she is down at the moment, and I am praying for a quiet, dry, and restful sleep for all parties.

Meanwhile, homework did not get done today. *sigh*  will try to squeeze it in tomorrow right after (or before) physical therapy. Today was one for the books! 

Respectfully and humbly submitted    ~Mai

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#Igot5onit99 | Day.75

Completed my workout early today so I can knock out this blog and get to bed much earlier.  We have the race SUPER early in the morning tomorrow, so I definitely want to maximize on my sleep tonight!

I am not sure I am physically ready for the intensity of this run / obstacle course, but here we go!

Got out of work early today, which was perfect, I was able to grab my racing specs & pre-register for my mother and I.  Still trying to figure out what I am going to wear?…

In other news, this should be a huge weekend for getting a LOT of work knocked out & hopefully schedule that meeting with my Professor to go over my business plan with a fine toothed comb.  If I can work it to be a non-profit that I own and still be able to get my loans forgiven after working there for 10 years, that would be ideal. 

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 520 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 185 minutes stretching
  • 130 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 75/99:

  • 1160 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1160 squats & 180 seconds holding seated squat
  • 350 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 720 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 910+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 795 calf raises
  • 325 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 215 minutes of stretching

Level Up #1 | Level Up #2 | Level Up #3 | Level Up #4 | Level Up #5 | Level Up #6 |      Level Up #7| Level Up #8 | 

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai

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#Igot5onit99 | Day.74

Workout completed!  This little girl did push ups, squats, AND calf raises with me today!  I think I am creating a solid workout partner… well… at least one to keep me motivated!  But, shout out to Chelsea who is also doing an AMAZING job – hitting that gym like it was made for her.

Hilarious group text this evening.

So, if you do not already know, I have 3 siblings and we are 10 months apart (us older three, I am 18 months older than my baby bro).  Well, we are HELLA competitive, playing all kind of sports, games, activities, you name it – while growing up.  So, obviously, some games have a more sore spot than others and monopoly is one of the great war makers.

So, APPARENTLY, I am deemed the cheating banker (off of one time they caught me, lol). so I am forever barred from being the banker in monopoly.  To be honest, I actually was a really good and organized banker outside of giving myself a banker’s discount on select properties, lol.  I was just already ahead of the game.  Just as this game is teaching about capitalism, I was teaching my siblings about the ills of falsely trusting a bank & how they will be dishonest w/ your hard earned money.  That is my story and I am sticking to it!

Well, this thread touched on some of those ills, and my sister suggested that IF she EVER played again in the company of us (her siblings), it would have to be the electronic banking system.  I was unaware that this existed, but hey, I am all for it!  I am still a big board / card game head.  I love my Donkey Kong and Super Mario and Mr. Do (SNES), but give me a deck of cards, sequence, blockus, connect four, checkers, clue, sorry, monopoly over all of that ANY day!

monopoly-electronic-banking-edition-1

Welp, here is to a smooth Friday and our race this weekend!  If I get my hands on any photos from the event, I will share them 🙂

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 500 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 175 minutes stretching
  • 125 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 74/99:

  • 1140 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1140 squats & 180 seconds holding seated squat
  • 350 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 700 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 890+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 775 calf raises
  • 320 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 205 minutes of stretching

Level Up #1 | Level Up #2 | Level Up #3 | Level Up #4 | Level Up #5 | Level Up #6 |      Level Up #7| Level Up #8 | 

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai

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#Igot5onit99 | Day.73

Workout completed and I am definitely ready for bed.  Today was a long day that culminated with a plastic lid attaching to a bottom of a pot & it just went south from there, lol!

On the upside, went on a wonderful drive and enjoyed the water views after baby girl & I walked around the block a few times.  All in all, I think it was a beautiful day and I am definitely looking forward to the summer and to hopefully get some swimming in!

In other news, I TRULY need to get ahead of the ball on this classwork and hopefully this weekend, I can complete 1.5 – 2 full modules, because with traveling coming up, I do not want to stress about it later on.

Tomorrow should be interesting at work, as it is going to be full of interviews.  Hopefully we get a new addition that gels well with our tight knit office, and sticks around for the long hall.  Crossing my fingers..

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 480 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 170 minutes stretching
  • 120 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 73/99:

  • 1120 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1120 squats & 180 seconds holding seated squat
  • 350 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 680 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 870+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 755 calf raises
  • 315 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 200 minutes of stretching

Level Up #1 | Level Up #2 | Level Up #3 | Level Up #4 | Level Up #5 | Level Up #6 |      Level Up #7| Level Up #8 | 

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai

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#Igot5onit99 | Day.71

Workout completed!

I ended up doing my regular workout today because I had  a number of things to do today, and it was all done with baby girl.  I thought I was sore already, I am going to be SUPER sore tomorrow.

As I get closer to the closing of this challenge, I think I am going to step away from doing another one.  I am just going to focus on reading a book a month & finishing out this class strong.  After speaking with my brother, mother, and hubby – I feel like if we can all support one another, some big moves can be made.

That alone has me super motivated to stay strong on my path and keep pushing through the little challenges that I face.  Here is to another week and big opportunities ahead!

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 440 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 170 minutes stretching
  • 110 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 71/99:

  • 1080 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1080 squats & 180 seconds holding seated squat
  • 350 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 640 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 830+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 715 calf raises
  • 305 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 200 minutes of stretching

Level Up #1 | Level Up #2 | Level Up #3 | Level Up #4 | Level Up #5 | Level Up #6 |      Level Up #7 | Level Up #8 | 

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai

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#Igot5onit99 | Day.70

Workout completed and I am soooo sore!  Gym yesterday was real, but then I was also very sedentary today because I do my class work on Sundays.   

I think tomorrow, I will change my workout to a “level up / burn out” session, just not quite sure which exercise I am going to choose.  I am leaning towards calf raises – but may switch it up to squats.  Will share the results tomorrow!

ALMOST completed the module, I just have to do my indoor & outdoor floor plan sketches and I have been having way too much fun researching and getting ideas that I might have slightly lost track of time, lol.

Well, tomorrow I should be able to knock it out & jump on this next module. 

I have really begun getting excited about the next steps, because they feel like they are just right around the corner.  Once I get things set in place & I will probably scream from the sheer excitement of the 10+ year build up to this point.  Patient & eager just the same, putting in the work a day at a time…

2018 = 5 million!!!

Second half of challenge totals:

  • 420 each of: 
    • push ups
    • squats
    • calf raises
    • (seconds) holding plank
    • (seconds) holding yoga pose
  • 170 minutes stretching
  • 105 minutes deep breathing

Totals for day 70/99:

  • 1060 push-ups (+2 for the “Level up” #1)
  • 1060 squats & 180 seconds holding seated squat
  • 350 plank rotations (+20 for the “Level Up #2)
  • 620 seconds holding forearm plank
  • 810+ seconds holding yoga pose (Tittibhasana)
  • 695 calf raises
  • 300 minutes of deep breathing (+20 for the “Level Up #3)
  • 200 minutes of stretching

Level Up #1 | Level Up #2 | Level Up #3 | Level Up #4 | Level Up #5 | Level Up #6 |      Level Up #7 | Level Up #8 | 

>>Respectfully submitted & Always thankful<<    ~Mai