The Dailey Method

it’s a weekly thang {weigh-in wednesday}

Midnight is nearing so I better get this post up! I had to wait for the hubby to get home from traveling today to take a picture and I am so glad I did! This past week has been amazing in terms of finding strength in my mind, body and wellness. Like I mentioned last week I starting taking classes at The Dailey Method. My weekly minimum is getting in at least four classes and I did just that. I wanted to take five but by Friday I was beat so I took Friday off to rest and then hit the weekend strong. I am loving the classes more than ever even if yesterday was probably the worst for me in terms of being mentally engaged but I made it through and I felt great afterwards. Tonight’s class reconfirmed why I love taking classes at The Dailey Method.

When I arrive to the studio I am always greeted with friendly smiles and by name! All the instructors are fab and they all try to get to know you enough to create a great relationships. This is huge to me! I stopped taking Bikram because of the instructors and even some spin classes depending on who is instructing. Honestly, at The Dailey Method it doesn’t matter who the instructor is, you get a great workout and you leave feeling positive. Tonight’s class instructed by Michelle left me feeling energized. She gave me a high-five after class and applauded me on my hard work and dedication. I seriously could’ve cried. While I had felt deflated over the weekend she picked me right back-up. I have a goal and gosh darn it I will get there! It doesn’t matter if one day my legs chatter like crazy or the next I can hold my low c-curve without holding on. I am working at my own pace and I am loving it!

Each night my body is sore, a good, healthy sore. I can see a change and I am getting addicted seeing my old body re-emerge. While the road is still long, my butt is being lifted (thank you seated pretzel!) and my core is a lot stronger. The other day I was complaining that the skin below my belly button would never tighten up and would you believe that today there are barely any wrinkles in the skin? It’s happening people! Believe in yourselves and believe that with hard work and dedication you will see the results you are working towards!

In terms of my weight, I have lost another pound. I believe in the next two weeks the pounds will start coming off a little faster but we shall see. I’ll take a pound at a time…

How was your week? Your challenge?

On another note, thank you to all who have e-mailed me about inspiring you to reach your goals. You brighten my day and keep me going!

Want to take a class at The Dailey Method? There are three San Diego locations (Rancho Bernardo/ Encintas / Downtown) or visit the website for a location near you, it’s only $8 for your first week!

it’s a weekly thang {weigh-in wednesday}

Hi, do you remember when I told you back in June that I was taking some time off of my weekly weigh-ins? Well, that happened and now I am back to share the final leg of my weight-loss journey. Since January 3rd I have lost a total of twenty-four pounds and enough inches that I’m embarrassed to even document them again. I maintained my current weight over the Summer but with the help of The Dailey Method I plan on reaching my year-end goal by Brayden’s first birthday next month. This means I have roughly nine pounds to lose to get to my pre-pregnancy weight with Payton. So doable and honestly it’s so close! Of course, there are additional goals but this last goal is for 2012. Back in June my six-week membership with The Dailey Method had expired and I had been yearning to get back into the studio. That was until last week when I began taking classes again and it felt amazing, who would’ve thought that a 45-minute express class would leave me feeling that sore! Over the next month I have been challenged to a 30-day challenge along with three other San Diego based mommy bloggers. Our challenge is to take a minimum of four classes per week – again, doable! It has left me re-energized about my health, my goals and my body.

If you’re unfamiliar with The Dailey Method it is a one-hour full-body workout that combines ballet barre work, core conditioning, stretching, and orthopedic exercises. The workout effectively strengthens, tones, and lengthens muscles in the entire body while simultaneously increasing one’s mind-body awareness. You leave the studio feeling refreshed, challenged and stronger. It’s amazing how addictive it is even if my legs chatter like crazy and I can’t hold the positions longer than three seconds the results are still amazing and noticeable. The Dailey Method studios can be found all over: California, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nevada and Utah. There are even studios in British Columbia and Paris! To find a location near you visit: thedaileymethod.com

For my 30-day challenge I will be sharing my weekly weigh-in’s once again. This time with…dun, dun, dun…PICTURES! eek! I want to crawl in a hole already but it’s to hold myself accountable. I can find a million things wrong with this week’s picture but be kind lovely readers. I am a mom of two, I’ve got saggy skin (well, saggy everything), I live in my yoga pants, I still look three months preggo and there are days where I don’t do my hair. I’ve got goals and a deadline fast approaching. Come along with me on my final month of my weight loss journey.

current weight: 146 | goal: 137

Disclaimer: I received a one-month membership with childcare for review purposes. Regardless, I only recommend products/services that I would use and believe my readers would enjoy.