I used to watch my cousin brothers who uses dumbbells daily but I am not supposed to even touch it as I may hurt myself 😪 After marriage I hear the same dialog from Vijay too 🙄 he says I need a proper trainer otherwise I'll end up in cramp or sprain.
When I think of exercise, my mind goes to dumbbells scene. Even in movies dumbbells and weights are shown when someone exercise.
I haven't hit a gym in my life so didn't get a chance to use dumbbells... Today in Beledi session, we were asked to bring dumbbells or 1 litre water bottles. I happily dusted the dumbbells instead of water bottles. I was excited to use those dumbbells and I really enjoyed the whole session. I didn't have heart to drop the dumbbells even during the break time 🥰
Thanks Theju(Rightangle fitness) for an amazing session again ❤️ I had guilt free and guided one hour session with dumbbells 😍
Today morning is a special start for me. Yes i'm getting rewarded for my consistency and completing the January Fitness Challenge 2021 organised by Zealous Gang - Driven by Zeal and Fitness. The Prize distribution program was scheduled between 7am - 7:30am at RA Puram, Chennai. I planned to pick up my friend Devi(She was also a finisher of the challenge).
With all these in my mind, i started my morning routine with an enthu. I lit the lamps, fed the fishes and watered the plants. Today i didn't have a Yoga session, so did some dance workout from youtube. At 5:30am Almind woke up, when Vijay and Albrain was ready for the morning jog. Mostly they will jog for an hour or sometime more. I didn't want to leave Almind alone at home so asked him whether he could join me for the prize distribution program and promised him that we can quickly reach home before his online sessions. He was so happy that he showered and got ready before me. I took my shower and left home. On the way i picked Devi and we all reached the venue before the program started.
There were bunch of morning Cyclist, who had already finished their regular cycling and assembled at Noel's Cycle Lane, RA Puram. The program started with the welcome speech and introduction of the Chief Guest. A few lines about the Chief guest :
Balachandar Subramanian is an Indian professional wheelchair tennis player who is currently practicing in SDAT stadiums (Mogappair & Nungambakkam) with a strong focus of achieving ITF international tournaments. He started his tennis career in 2006 and has been continuously practicing hard to achieve in International, National and State circuit tournaments.
Short Term Goal – He has a short term goal of achieving in international level ITF Futures, ITF 3, 2, & 1 tournaments.
Long Term Goal - He has a long term goal of acquiring Medal for India in Paralympics, Para Asian Games, World Cup and grand slams.
Very interesting profile right? Now you can understand my excitement. Yes yes, I'm going to receive my reward from him.
The prizes were distributed to all the finishers. They had a special session after that, 3 lucky winner gets a home baked cake. A kid from the gang picked up the first lucky winner and Whoo its my friend Devi. For the second lucky winner pick they called Almind, he picked a lucky winner. My instinct said that ill get that cake when i heard its homemade, sugar free, maida free Apple Walnut Crumble. Another child is called upon to pick the third lucky winner, YES YES it's MEEEEEE. Coffee and Cake was distributed. We had a slice of the yummiest healthy cake. TWe collected our cakes, thanked everyone, took some group pics and selfies and left the place. I take this opportunity to thank all the organizers and motivators for constantly motivating and inculcating fitness into everyone's life. We reached home by 8:30am.
I had some unfinished morning routine. Cleaned the birds cage, Mopped the floor(Albrain Sweeps the floor daily), cleaned bathrooms and went into kitchen to cook. Vijay had already cooked Bottle gourd moor kulambu. I did Lady's finger fry for side dish. Also i cooked prawn millet noodles for dinner.
I started to pen down my special day in my blog. Now, I'm starting to my School for my online classes.
Watch the glimpse of my morning in the below video.
**Wanted to share something which might be useful to someone which taught me a lesson not to ignore any symptoms at any point of time.
Like many others, this lockdown was a roller coaster for me when it comes to health. Had a major health issue which I ignored the symptoms from August 2020. Late November 2020 I was completely devasted to see my blood test result where the values are abnormal and was under many health complications. With the help of Ganasaraswathy Saravanan akka I visited naturopathy clinics(Dr Keerthana) and Aura reflexology(Mr Vedha) centre where I experienced different types of medications. As I was lethargic for 4 months(gained 15 kg of weight) and had ignored all symptoms, my health was really complicated to get treated in a natural way and I was suggested to visit a allopathic doctor for emergency treatment. Few days were really stressful where my thoughts were - whether I'll be alive with all these complications. Had and having heavy dosage of tablets and got treated with a gynic and a harmonal clinic doctor. And also following some lifestyle changes suggested by naturopathy doctor and Aura reflexology.
Challenged myself to some lifestyle change, joined Beledi and Yoga( Durai Yoga and Murugesan Ranjani team) and I walk on terrace when I have extra time. Also joined a mindfulness session by @GS akka. These people were really understanding, they listened to all the ailments of mine and customized and suggested alternative workout since I also have a knee injury...
Meanwhile I accepted friendly fitness challenges of Manepalli Vinay BabuZealous Gang - Driven by Zeal and Fitness and fitbit challenges of Anita Sathish .. Though I didn't come first or be a winner in these challenges, they are real motivating where I can push myself forward each and every day. Also had a chance of learning tips from other similar fitness people.
With the perseverance and strong will I could see a difference both physically and mentally. I did not get back to my pre lockdown weight and shape but still I could feel the lightness in my body and mind. I started being ME again
PS : I'm still under medication and religiously following all the changes that I adapted recently and I'm feeling much better than before
I gave myself a best gift for my birthday.
Lesson learnt : Listen to your body, no one knows you better than you
Don't ignore even a tiny bit of symptom. Always choose what's right for you and Be YOU no matter whether you go out for work or forced to be at home in a lockdown.
ZUMBA - this fancy workout gives you a decent sweat with its
simple dance moves. This instructor-led workout lets you burn 800-1000 calories
in an hour by just listening to music and dancing(who in the world doesn't like
music and dance??).
Benefits:
1. Great great stress releaser
2. You get to learn how to dance
3. Awesome cardio workout
4. Listen to good music
5. Tones whole body
6. Burns lots and lots of calories
7. Develops balance and coordination
8. Strengthens your core
No worries if you aren't a good dancer. Zumba doesn't need
one too. Steps are simple and repeative. You get used to it soon and shoo off
your shyness.
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