I'm back! I had a paper cut on a fingertip turn into a nightmare. Not able to type well but I could not stay away. So my thoughts are on Shakeology today. Sadly I will be out before my next shipment. This makes me very unhappy but I gave away a few packets as samples. Fingers crossed that those people take the plunge and buy some so they can experience the wonders of this tasty concoction.
I was really skeptical about what this stuff was going to taste like. I thought it was going to be horrible like SlimFast you buy at the grocery store. I thought I would hate it and be stuck with a box. I was pleasantly surprised.
I ordered chocolate. I opened the packet and was greated with a chocolately aroma. Okay this might not be so bad. I added crushed ice and half water and half milk. Turned my motor boat, hand held mixer, on and gave it a good long blend. It smelled wonderful. I poured it in a glass and took a sip. Whammo ! I was sold. This was damn good. I couldnt wait to try different 'recipes'. Mmmm !
I finally bought some greenberry. Not my fav. I like to add a lot of fruit. Peaches, blueberries, strawberries and juices in various combinations. I found my favorite green berry recipe. It tastses like a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich. Here it is, 1 pack of greenberry, grape juice, strawberries and peanut butter. Blend !!! and enjoy.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
P90X
I figured I should write something about my P90X experience. The good, the bad and the ugly. Well the ugly part is when I am all done and my hair is a mess, I stink to high heaven and sweat is dripping off me. Literally peeling off your sports bra is liberating. That's the ugly part of fitness people. If you are doing it right you aren't pretty when you are done.
The good of P90X, hmm. First I will list Kenpo. Love the Kenpo. It's the whole thought of hitting someone with knuckles and ball kicks that is attractive. No I am not a violent person, I like the whole 'make love not war' ideology. It is empowering to know that you could possibly defend yourself. Kenpo seems to be a fan favorite, so I am not alone.
Second I would say Core Synergistic. I have seen the most change in my core than anywhere else. It gets my vote. I am not crazy about doing all the moves, well because I still find some difficult. I have made progress, so I pat myself on the back. Superman-Banana is fun. Still cant grab both ankles at the same time in bow. Someday. I curse through Chatarunga runs. Dreya rolls are out of the question. I have degenerative discs in my neck and those rolls scare me. I don't try crane in Yoga either for the same reason.
Third fav, Plyo. I modify moves because of my neck issues. I find this the best exercise for getting the heart rate up. Its a good kick your butt work out. When you want to really move do Plyometrics. I love the flying Heisman's, not sure why I just do.
So that is a super quick over view of my favorite things about P90X.
My least favorites are........ the chest, arms, triceps,back discs, etc. all of those. I keep at them though, never say die. I modify some moves here again. Somehow I still can end up in pain, not aches, pain. Not to fear, my Chiropractor takes care of me. If you need something to rub on sore muscles I recommend what I call affectionately- green goup aka: BioFreeze. It feels so good when you rub it on your sore spots. Ah relief.
What are your favorites and not so favorite exercises of P90X ?
The good of P90X, hmm. First I will list Kenpo. Love the Kenpo. It's the whole thought of hitting someone with knuckles and ball kicks that is attractive. No I am not a violent person, I like the whole 'make love not war' ideology. It is empowering to know that you could possibly defend yourself. Kenpo seems to be a fan favorite, so I am not alone.
Second I would say Core Synergistic. I have seen the most change in my core than anywhere else. It gets my vote. I am not crazy about doing all the moves, well because I still find some difficult. I have made progress, so I pat myself on the back. Superman-Banana is fun. Still cant grab both ankles at the same time in bow. Someday. I curse through Chatarunga runs. Dreya rolls are out of the question. I have degenerative discs in my neck and those rolls scare me. I don't try crane in Yoga either for the same reason.
Third fav, Plyo. I modify moves because of my neck issues. I find this the best exercise for getting the heart rate up. Its a good kick your butt work out. When you want to really move do Plyometrics. I love the flying Heisman's, not sure why I just do.
So that is a super quick over view of my favorite things about P90X.
My least favorites are........ the chest, arms, triceps,back discs, etc. all of those. I keep at them though, never say die. I modify some moves here again. Somehow I still can end up in pain, not aches, pain. Not to fear, my Chiropractor takes care of me. If you need something to rub on sore muscles I recommend what I call affectionately- green goup aka: BioFreeze. It feels so good when you rub it on your sore spots. Ah relief.
What are your favorites and not so favorite exercises of P90X ?
Monday, April 19, 2010
Visiting childhood
I am so lucky that I get to coach U6 soccer. After a practice or a game I feel happy. The kids have that effect on you. Even my son, who pushes his limits, makes me feel renewed somehow. Hang out with 5 and 6 year old and look at the game through their eyes. They just want to have fun. Simple, old fashioned fun in the sun. I try to make all the lessons a game. This way they have fun while learning, they probably don't even know they are learning. It really doesn't matter.
Watch the way a child runs onto the field. They have a big grin, they are using their whole bodies. They jump, spin, bounce, wave arms, hop and use other movements to express their excitement. We as adults have learned to contain and control ourselves. Watch an adult run on to a field. You will probably see an expressionless face, no hop, no bounce, no huge grin. We would look silly if we did that. Guess what, I can do all that stuff ! I am the coach and that gives me a chance to act like a kid. I can get on the ground and roll around, I can flap my arms like a bird, I can giggle and make silly faces. I can be the adult and act like a kid and no one thinks that is odd. I can run and skip and sing silly soccer songs. I am moving my body in ways that are not typical of the average adult. I feel young and happy. Its mental as well as physical.
Ever wonder why kids are so flexible. It's because they move this way and that way, they stretch and balance. They are doing static and ballistic movements frequently. I have seen kids stand on one leg and balance, just to do it. The kids will have a contest of who can do the most hops. Some have certaintly found their inner Tigger.
How many times have you heard an adult say "where do the children get all this energy?" My theory is that they enjoy moving their bodies. We need to enjoy moving ours as well. If going to the gym and getting on a treadmill is something you dread, you need to find some other form of exercising. If it feels like work to go for a run, find something else. Or you can try something new. Ask yourself, "how would a child approach this". Try that just once and I bet you will find yourself smiling.
My point is to move and exercise in a way that evokes your 'inner child'. Wake up the kid in yourself. Just once, try it.
Watch the way a child runs onto the field. They have a big grin, they are using their whole bodies. They jump, spin, bounce, wave arms, hop and use other movements to express their excitement. We as adults have learned to contain and control ourselves. Watch an adult run on to a field. You will probably see an expressionless face, no hop, no bounce, no huge grin. We would look silly if we did that. Guess what, I can do all that stuff ! I am the coach and that gives me a chance to act like a kid. I can get on the ground and roll around, I can flap my arms like a bird, I can giggle and make silly faces. I can be the adult and act like a kid and no one thinks that is odd. I can run and skip and sing silly soccer songs. I am moving my body in ways that are not typical of the average adult. I feel young and happy. Its mental as well as physical.
Ever wonder why kids are so flexible. It's because they move this way and that way, they stretch and balance. They are doing static and ballistic movements frequently. I have seen kids stand on one leg and balance, just to do it. The kids will have a contest of who can do the most hops. Some have certaintly found their inner Tigger.
How many times have you heard an adult say "where do the children get all this energy?" My theory is that they enjoy moving their bodies. We need to enjoy moving ours as well. If going to the gym and getting on a treadmill is something you dread, you need to find some other form of exercising. If it feels like work to go for a run, find something else. Or you can try something new. Ask yourself, "how would a child approach this". Try that just once and I bet you will find yourself smiling.
My point is to move and exercise in a way that evokes your 'inner child'. Wake up the kid in yourself. Just once, try it.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Ta-da! My first entry
Okay folks, here I am. Repeat after me, P90X is my friend, P90X is my friend..... got it- good. What workout program is your friend ? Is it a beachbody program or something else. Is it the track, or the weights at the gym ? Do you just run, run, run ? If you mix it up, what do you mix up? My newest love has been kickboxing. Wow, do we get a great workout. I take class at a martial art school. It is wonderful. It all stated with Kenpo X. As I got through P90X I decided to go try something new. I would have never considered it before. Which leads to my next question - other than an at home fitness program, what have you done that is totally new ?
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