So today we did fitness, a half on, half off type of fitness. It's apparently new, called the "Extremely Loco-Locomotion," I believe. And it stays true to its name! It's different, and I like that. It was awesome! My legs hurt even more than they did before! But liked said in my previous posts, no pain, no gain! I had a really good workout, turned as red as a tomato, and pushed myself. Though there were times at which I felt I should have gone to the very last second, I still felt a sense of accomplishment. I worked hard and feel as if I only need to improve on pushing myself even more next time- going a bit faster, going until the buzzer sounds, etc. I really hope we do something like that again! :D the only suggestion that I have is that we split up into smaller groups, so that everyone can be seen. It seemed as if there were a lot of people who had to be told to get up and do the activity. I felt kinda bad for the people who didn't participate, because they wouldn't benefit from it. Oh well, it's their life...they can do what they want...
But other than that, everything was pretty cool, maybe switching up the activities for the next time, so that it doesn't get too repetitive. But yeah, it was a good workout! I really enjoyed it! :)
Friday, 30 November 2012
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
My Reward :)
I am now rewarding myself for my efforts in my workout today and for working hard in my French, English and Biology classes! I studied hard and I can't wait to get this stressful week over with! 
Nike Training
Today, we used the iPads to use this app called NikeTraining. I had actually already used this app this past summer. I was trying to finish up my GTP physical activity hours for my grade 10 year. However, I didn't use it a lot, since I needed equipment, and at the time I didn't know how to modify it so that I could do it even without the equipment. But I have had experience with it before and the first time I tried it, it really pushed me. I was practically drowning in my own sweat! Eww! But at least I had a good workout. Even today, my body was drenched in sweat. I did hurt myself today though, my hamstrings hurt like crazy when I bend! :/ oh well, no pain, no gain! :)
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
I Feel SO Good!
Today, our GetFit class ran the Scottish mile around the lower field, on which I I saw the yellow leaves of fall on the moist ground that was recently thawed by the warm sun. Sorry, I'm trying to improve my English writing... So anyways, I am really proud of myself today, because I ran the whole 20-25 minutes, I rarely slowed down, and tried to maintain a constant pace. In fact, a few of the girls and I ran, or even sprinted, to the finish. Even as others were walking when out of the teachers' sight, we kept going! I tried to encourage my group to keep going and told them to push to the finish! I'm really proud of my efforts today, as well as the efforts of the group. Awesome job, girls!
Friday, 23 November 2012
Miss Representation
So, a few days ago, we watched a documentary called "Miss Representation," and after having watched this, I had a sort of "epiphany." It really changed my perspective about the media and how both women and girls are portrayed in the media. As many of us may know, the media is everywhere! It's crazy how many places you can see the media's presence - magazines, the television, newspapers, etc. Now, I'm not saying that I am completely against media, that's not it at all. The media is a way to stay active in the world, and get to know what goes on in the world. However, I am opposed to the fact that women are perceived in such derogatory and sexist ways, especially the women who want to "make their mark on the world" and "leave a positive footprint." When women are shown like this, especially when children are watching, they start to think that it's an okay thing to do, or that women are supposed to be treated that way. For example, Hilary Clinton and Sarah Palin. Both of them worked hard to get to where they are now. They have an outstanding education and are very suited to have high political power. However, the only thing that the media looks at and shows us is their appearance, which is total BS! I think that, like one of the girls said in the documentary, women should be praised for their accomplishments, rather than their appearance. Women should be praised for being the "Best Doctor," having discovered a new medical vaccination, etc. Actually, if I had a boyfriend, I would actually rather have him say that I'm really smart, than say that I'm "hot" or "sexy." Not that I am...I think I'm beautiful. :) And I think all girls should have this thought in their minds. Girls need to focus more on inner beauty than outer beauty. I keep trying to teach my little sister this. That she is beautiful, no matter what anyone says. No matter how ugly she feels, she will always be beautiful in my eyes. I always try to compliment her talents - she loves to sing, and she sings her heart out! I also try to teach my little brother how to treat a girl. I always tell him not to do drugs, and not to be tempted by alcohol and all those types of things, because they are dangerous. But I think the most important thing I have tried to instill in him is how to treat girls, and all people in general. I try to tell him that he doesn't have to do something if he doesn't want to, and not to follow the crowd if they are doing something that he doesn't think is right. As well, to stand up for people who he sees are getting hurt. I feel like it's my duty to tell them this, because if I don't, then who will?
There is also the idea that women criticize way too much. And I strongly believe this. Growing up, I have always been surrounded by a "negative energy", and I learned early on that it's okay to judge people, since I saw others do that. But this had a major impact on me as I was growing up, and even so today. I'm always scared about the types of things others might say about how I look, and what I wear - if it shows too much skin, or if it's a type of style that's not a "fad".
And I think that the fact that I have heard so many people verbally "bag" on women, has a huge impact on my siblings and I. Actually today, when I got home from school, I turned on the TV, and my little sister was there, and we were watching the Family channel. She made a remark about the Frog Princess, since there was a short clip on the movie. And she said, "I hope the frog isn't white."
Shocked that my little sister could even say that, I said, "Why"
And she said, "Because if he is white, they wouldn't look good together."
And I said, "Hey, that's not very nice. Don't say anything like that ever again!"
I just find it scary that a 10 year old girl would even say that, or even notice something like that. There was also another time when we were, again, watching TV and she said, "That girl is so pretty!"
And I said, "I know! She is."
And she said, "Ugh, I'm so jealous."
And it sort of opened my eyes to the fact that my little sister is growing up in a society which shows girls what "pretty" is. I feel like we are forced to conform into this type of mold that society has created. We have created a society which tells girls that they are only beautiful if they wear this or that, or act in a promiscuous way, etc. I feel like, as an immigrant, that I have had to conform to the traditional Canadian ways. And ever since I came here, there has always been that struggle to fit in and be "normal." But then again, who's to say what's normal anymore? Who can say what's beautiful? We, as human beings, can make our own type of beauty, and see it in the way we want to see it. The same goes for "normality." We create our own "normal."
I'm just trying to protect the younger generation of my home from viewing the media as the only way to see what's normal. There have been instances when I have been so insecure about my body and how much I weigh, that I went online to check out what is the actual normal weight for me. And I was in the normal range, and I felt like I still wasn't good enough. I was surrounded by so much "bad energy," that I led myself to believe that I'll never be skinny enough, or good enough for anyone to like me. And I feel like for girls, there is always that pressure to have someone there to compliment you and to be there for you. But I feel like girls need to love themselves first, before they can love somebody else.
It's like this, you have a "love box." And in this love box is the love that you feel for yourself. You have to overflow that love box with the love you have for yourself, so that the overflow can go to the person you love. You get it?
I know this has been a long "vent," but I have a lot of feelings about this documentary. I've actually been planning a "Girl's Club" for school, but I didn't know who to go to for sponsorship for the club. But I have a lot of ideas. The club is just a way for girls to connect and stay positive about themselves. It's a way for girls to have high self-esteem. And I know that this may start to sound like a feminist group, but it's not, it's just a way to help girls be okay with themselves and accept themselves. I've been thinking about this club for a while, and I've wanted to take action, but I feel like we won't get a positive response from the school, meaning that no one would come. But if I can't get the club started in the school, maybe I should start with our Get Fit class.
Anyways, whoever you are that has read until this point, and endured all my talking, and seen my last post, just remember to "Keep Calm and Stay Beautiful," whatever that may mean to you. :)
Love yourself always, and stay strong through those tough times!
Thanks for reading. :)
There is also the idea that women criticize way too much. And I strongly believe this. Growing up, I have always been surrounded by a "negative energy", and I learned early on that it's okay to judge people, since I saw others do that. But this had a major impact on me as I was growing up, and even so today. I'm always scared about the types of things others might say about how I look, and what I wear - if it shows too much skin, or if it's a type of style that's not a "fad".
And I think that the fact that I have heard so many people verbally "bag" on women, has a huge impact on my siblings and I. Actually today, when I got home from school, I turned on the TV, and my little sister was there, and we were watching the Family channel. She made a remark about the Frog Princess, since there was a short clip on the movie. And she said, "I hope the frog isn't white."
Shocked that my little sister could even say that, I said, "Why"
And she said, "Because if he is white, they wouldn't look good together."
And I said, "Hey, that's not very nice. Don't say anything like that ever again!"
I just find it scary that a 10 year old girl would even say that, or even notice something like that. There was also another time when we were, again, watching TV and she said, "That girl is so pretty!"
And I said, "I know! She is."
And she said, "Ugh, I'm so jealous."
And it sort of opened my eyes to the fact that my little sister is growing up in a society which shows girls what "pretty" is. I feel like we are forced to conform into this type of mold that society has created. We have created a society which tells girls that they are only beautiful if they wear this or that, or act in a promiscuous way, etc. I feel like, as an immigrant, that I have had to conform to the traditional Canadian ways. And ever since I came here, there has always been that struggle to fit in and be "normal." But then again, who's to say what's normal anymore? Who can say what's beautiful? We, as human beings, can make our own type of beauty, and see it in the way we want to see it. The same goes for "normality." We create our own "normal."
I'm just trying to protect the younger generation of my home from viewing the media as the only way to see what's normal. There have been instances when I have been so insecure about my body and how much I weigh, that I went online to check out what is the actual normal weight for me. And I was in the normal range, and I felt like I still wasn't good enough. I was surrounded by so much "bad energy," that I led myself to believe that I'll never be skinny enough, or good enough for anyone to like me. And I feel like for girls, there is always that pressure to have someone there to compliment you and to be there for you. But I feel like girls need to love themselves first, before they can love somebody else.
It's like this, you have a "love box." And in this love box is the love that you feel for yourself. You have to overflow that love box with the love you have for yourself, so that the overflow can go to the person you love. You get it?
I know this has been a long "vent," but I have a lot of feelings about this documentary. I've actually been planning a "Girl's Club" for school, but I didn't know who to go to for sponsorship for the club. But I have a lot of ideas. The club is just a way for girls to connect and stay positive about themselves. It's a way for girls to have high self-esteem. And I know that this may start to sound like a feminist group, but it's not, it's just a way to help girls be okay with themselves and accept themselves. I've been thinking about this club for a while, and I've wanted to take action, but I feel like we won't get a positive response from the school, meaning that no one would come. But if I can't get the club started in the school, maybe I should start with our Get Fit class.
Anyways, whoever you are that has read until this point, and endured all my talking, and seen my last post, just remember to "Keep Calm and Stay Beautiful," whatever that may mean to you. :)
Love yourself always, and stay strong through those tough times!
Thanks for reading. :)
Miss Representation
I shall be posting a response post to the documentary that we watches this past week. I just have too many thoughts, so I'll use the computer to post it. But for now, I'll give you this photo... :)
Monday, 19 November 2012
Last week...
Last week, we danced our butts off! Yeah! And for fitness we worked on improving fitness test scores by doing the extended, modified beep test, as well as the minute run, minute walk pond run.
I had a really good time at the dance studio, even though I probably only got 50% of the dance moves right. It was really fun, I'm still practicing! :p One of my favorite parts of the dance trip was the warm-up! It really worked all the muscle groups and it pushed me to do better and go faster and get better at pushing myself.
As well, I really enjoyed the fitness days. We did a lot of running, which I like. I feel like I can really push myself to do my very best when I run.
Anyways, for the pond run, I never stopped moving, and I was really proud of myself for that. I also only walked when told to do so. For the modified beep test, I tried to only limit myself to three stops and one run, like they told us. However, at times, I stopped for four times at a stop...not sure if I did that wrong or right.
This week was a very eventful week and I enjoyed pushing myself to do my very best.
I had a really good time at the dance studio, even though I probably only got 50% of the dance moves right. It was really fun, I'm still practicing! :p One of my favorite parts of the dance trip was the warm-up! It really worked all the muscle groups and it pushed me to do better and go faster and get better at pushing myself.
As well, I really enjoyed the fitness days. We did a lot of running, which I like. I feel like I can really push myself to do my very best when I run.
Anyways, for the pond run, I never stopped moving, and I was really proud of myself for that. I also only walked when told to do so. For the modified beep test, I tried to only limit myself to three stops and one run, like they told us. However, at times, I stopped for four times at a stop...not sure if I did that wrong or right.
This week was a very eventful week and I enjoyed pushing myself to do my very best.
Getting to Know Your Classmates
There are a lot of things that I have accomplished so far this semester, and are very proud of. First of all, I have made a great improvement in a lot of the fitness tests. For example, I limit myself to only three stops for every run, when doing the modified, extended beep test. Furthermore, I am very proud of the improvement I have made with my internal motivation. I have really tried to push mysef to do my very best, and to exceed the expectations I set for myself.
I have taken this Get Fit class as a learning opportunity, as well. The most important thing I have learned from this class, in particular is that I have to take responsibility for my own health. This is the MOST important thing for me, because I can use it later in life. I have learned that you only benefit from exercise as much as you put in.
My goal for the end of the course is to have a really sturdy internal motivation. I really need to keep thinking, "mind over matter." With this in my mind, I can finally get a 10 on the beep test, which I have been working towards for my entire highschool life.
I have taken this Get Fit class as a learning opportunity, as well. The most important thing I have learned from this class, in particular is that I have to take responsibility for my own health. This is the MOST important thing for me, because I can use it later in life. I have learned that you only benefit from exercise as much as you put in.
My goal for the end of the course is to have a really sturdy internal motivation. I really need to keep thinking, "mind over matter." With this in my mind, I can finally get a 10 on the beep test, which I have been working towards for my entire highschool life.
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
I'm going INSANE!
Just kidding! Anyways, enough with the jokes...
Today, we did insanity for fitness. It was much easier today, than it was last time. There was a lot less cardio. But I don't mind cardio either. I think the insanity we did today helped me improve my motivation. I really pushed myself to keep going, to not stop, especially when I'm only uncomfortable, and not even hurting...yet! Today was really good for me, I felt a real sense of accomplishment. I think insanity is one of my favourite fitness activities, because it helps me improve so many things that I want to improve on : internalizing my motivation, improving fitness scores, etc.
I HAD SO MUCH FUN! :)
Today, we did insanity for fitness. It was much easier today, than it was last time. There was a lot less cardio. But I don't mind cardio either. I think the insanity we did today helped me improve my motivation. I really pushed myself to keep going, to not stop, especially when I'm only uncomfortable, and not even hurting...yet! Today was really good for me, I felt a real sense of accomplishment. I think insanity is one of my favourite fitness activities, because it helps me improve so many things that I want to improve on : internalizing my motivation, improving fitness scores, etc.
I HAD SO MUCH FUN! :)
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