Bodybasicsct.com: It's my party and I'll cry if I want to

Bodybasicsct.com: It's my party and I'll cry if I want to: "Image via WikipediaMy woe is me story. First I was out of commission for a bum shoulder. A little bursitis and tendinitis. The chiropractor ..."

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to

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My woe is me story. First I was out of commission for a bum shoulder. A little bursitis and tendinitis. The chiropractor was getting  me back in the swing (pun intended). No kickboxing or downward dogs for me. A couple weeks off bummed me out. THEN I started feeling awful. What's that you say doc , I have pneumonia AND shingles. UGH ! That took me out for a few more weeks. Don't ever get shingles, like you could help it, it is painful. Not breathing well stinks too.
Today is the day to get back at working this body. I didn't gain weight while I was bursitis, pneumonia and shingling. Shingling is a verb on my blog. I lost a few pounds. The meds take the appetite away.
TOday I just finished Yoga Booty Ballet, the advanced sculpt and abs. Ahhhhhh !! that felt good. Ask me tomorrow how I feel, haha. I dislike the whole starting over thing, I could tell that I lost a lot of energy and endurance. Sure I will get it back its the getting part that makes me crazed. I want to be back to the other me, the one before all the sickness. Patience is not my best virtue if you haven't guessed. I will go easy and slow.Too fast and I know I will hurt myself or feel crummy. Tomorrow I am going to do X Stretch. That has always been a favorite to do after a few days off from exercising due to busy life or getting over a cold. If you have any bad germs, any at all please don't come near me. I may Lysol you or Purell you from head to toe. I am in germaphobe mode. Stay well everyone.

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Bodybasicsct.com: Speed & pace

Bodybasicsct.com: Speed & pace: "Tony Horton often hears some of you struggle with the speed and pace of some Beachbody® workouts. Here's his thoughts.Some seem too fast w..."

Speed & pace

Tony Horton often hears some of you struggle with the speed and pace of some Beachbody^® workouts. Here's  his thoughts.Some seem too fast while others seem too slow. Workouts are like porridge—you need to find the one that's just right for you. If you're in the middle of any workout and you can't keep up or we're going too slow, then find your own speed and pace. The goal is NOT to match (move for move) the people you're watching. The folks on the screen are a guide. You need to find the speed and pace that work for you. Kick higher or lower, run faster or slower, lift more or less, and find the proper range of motion that's best for your body. This philosophy takes the pressure off and allows you to get the best workout possible.

ah, the turtle ..thanks Tony

There's a reason the age-old story of the hare and the tortoise is still around. It's true. Hares may be quick off the starting block, but they usually crash and burn before reaching the finish line. Tortoises, on the other hand, pace themselves for the long haul and reach their goal.

The difference between them, however, is not speed. It's consistency. Consistency is probably the single most important factor to success in any endeavor. It's showing up for yourself time after time after time. Whether your goal is to lose weight, increase flexibility, improve strength, or learn to play the piano, showing up is half the battle, and it's the only way to get anywhere in the long run.
So focus on consistency first, and worry about ramping it up later—the momentum will build naturally. Before you know it, you'll be cruising along with ease and you'll sail right by that hare like he's standing still, which shouldn’t be too hard to do when he's passed out under a bush.

Yoga, Tony's tips

More Incentive to Stick with Yoga

If there were a way to feel full of vim and vigor in your golden years, wouldn't you want to know about it? Now that I'm pushing 50, I'm writing about the golden years. More and more studies are saying . . . strike a pose.
That's right. Even if you've never tried yoga before, regularly practicing some simple yoga stretches and poses when you're older can give you back some of the energy and flexibility of your younger years. Here's a laundry list of all the other health benefits:
After 6 months of taking beginner yoga classes, men and women ages 65 to 85 reported:

• Feeling more energized compared to how they felt before they started
• Less pain overall in their day-to-day lives
• Feeling more outgoing socially (Can you say hippocampus?)
• Having better balance
• Greater flexibility in their trunk and limbs

Not only that, yoga may also be good for your heart. A study was conducted on a group of people with heart disease who adopted a "yoga lifestyle," a holistic approach to health, including eating right, getting those zzzz's, and maintaining a generally positive attitude. Heart disease lesions diminished in almost half of the people who had signs of the disease at the beginning of the study.
Ommmm . . .

Monkey see, monkey do

This past weekend me and my kids drove by a MacDonalds. 9 times out of 10 "mom can we go ?'' I say "No" and then there is a collective heavy sigh from the back seat. Fast food, or so they claim, is a rare treat from Mom. This time I said "okay we will get MacDonalds" low and behold I was then deemed the best Mom in the whole wide world ! I was waiting for a crowned jewel to be placed on my head.My boys were simply stunned as I turned into the driveway and found my place in the drive thru. My 6 year old wanted a chicken nugget happy meal. "Frys?" I asked. He said "no I want the apple slices" I looked in the rear view mirror to make sure that was actually my kid asking for apple instead of frys. It was him, whew. Next question " Would you like Hi-C to drink ?'' "No thanks Mom, can I have milk?'' "YES !" He told me after that he decided to make healthy choices like I do. I was so very proud of him. He wants to put good food in his body. I guess he has been paying attention to the changes I have been making in my life. We do eat healthier, fruits , veggies etc.
We do really set examples for our children, even when we don't think they are always paying attention. Childhood obesity is at an all time high. We as parents need to be held accountable for what we feed our children. For the first time in history children are not expected to live as long as we , the parents, do.There a are a couple little things we can do to make a switch to healthy eating Shop the perimeter of the grocery store. That is where the best quality foods are kept. Produce, meat, fish, dairy. Try not to venture down the aisles. Most of the aisle food is processed foods. The more we stay away from processed foods the better you will feel. Let your kids be a part of the shopping experience. I let my boys pick out fruits, apples, pears, oranges, berrys, what ever is in season. Kids love to help. The more they help the more inclined they will be to eat the good stuff.
And no, in case you were wondering, I did not eat anything from mickey-D's !