October Fitness and Family Issues Back Home

So let me fill you in with what went on with our family last month.  It was the most stressful month for me this year because not only that my Mom's house was  wrecked by the typhoon but one of my sisters  was diagnosed with a tumor called myoma.  Losing my Dad and my brother not too long ago makes me  paranoid when circumstances like this happen from my family back home.   It is  super hard that you want to be with them but you can't because you are thousand miles away.

Anyway, the second week of October  was the finale for  the Biggest Loser  contest at my husband's work.  My husband's team won  the fitness competition and was awarded  $545 each.  God really provides for everything we need in every possible way.  If you can remember, I made a post  asking for donation for my sister's surgery because we really did not have the budget that she needs.  I am very thankful for all of you  who have contributed financially and prayed for my sister.  My husband gave $400 of his winning money and we sent it together with the donated money to my sister.  She had the surgery last October 29th and is now recuperating  at their  home, although still very weak.  Thank you  all from the bottom of my heart for your willingness to help even though you don't even know me or let alone my sister.  May God continue to bless you for your  compassion, kindness, and generosity!

On the other note, my fitness routine  last month was mostly walking after dropping off my kids  from Mondays to Fridays and  some yoga routines at home.    I tuned up my yoga routine   with these energizing and unusual poses that I  read from the Shape Magazine.

The first set of poses above is called working dog  for legs, back, arms and core.

The next set of poses is called  eagle warrior.  This works for legs, butt, core, and arms.  

The poses above are called devotional lunges and squats.  

These last poses are called shining chapasana, strong surrender, and grooving side plank.  

 I am not very flexible so these poses aren't really very easy to  do.  I seldom do yoga but it really makes you feel good afterwards.  My stubborn tummy fats is not going down without a fight.  It would take a long time before I could finally achieve my goals but it's okay.  the weather is getting colder and colder so I doubt if I could still continue my outdoor routine.  It looks like I will be going back to my  treadmill again.  You may  take a look at the photos of my walking Journey for the month of October here.  Thank you for  reading and commenting.