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Burp and pee pee.....6/24
ok I know we hate it...but do 10 Burpees today. However, just do it. 5 now 5 later...modify. ..just do it. Be strong!!!! Wonder Wonan
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SOS Shout out Sundays 6/23/13
Hey troops! How are things going? What have you learned this week? Victories? Loses? Thoughts? Encouragements? Peace, WW
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Summer is officially HERE!!!!!!!!!!! 6/22
http://shrinkingjeans.net/2013/06/summer-bucket-list-2013-grown-up-edition/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+ShrinkingJeans+(Shrinking+Jeans) I love this!!!!!!! Now I know I have asked ya'll do one with health and fitness but now that we have this new energy about us what do you want to do this…
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Local Foods taste better...really! 6/21
http://www.snack-girl.com/snack/farmers-markets/?e=aIBZvNyH Hey, why not try and find a Farmer's Market around your area...you get the best of the best in produce and how to cook the foods too! If you don't have a Farmer's Market look for Co-op or just a plain Farm Stand! There are plenty on the roads. i used to see them…
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White sugar vs Cane vs Corn vs Cactus...6/20
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/high-fructose-corn-syrup-vs-sugar/2013/06/18/fdbedb90-c488-11e2-914f-a7aba60512a7_story.html?wpisrc=nl_health Have you ever seen a fight? Well, the fight continues on this issue. I have seen people actually argue over this question! I once had a colleague tell me carrots are…
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Row, Row, Row your Boat! 6/19
Today is the day to work muscles you can't see without mirrors. People have all walks of life have been working these muscles since big, ugly, sweaty men were beating on drums, making slaves in chains row galleys into war. We've been doing them for a long time. So maybe we should too. Weather you want to do it heavy or as…
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Make your food fun! 6/18
Now how can I make my food fun you ask? Well, go on a picnic! My challenge to you is to go on a picnic! You can do it today or plan one for this weekend! Make healthy options! It does not have to be fussy. A picnic is totally what yoiu want it to be: You can get some healthy fast food and sit on a bench or a blanket and…
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What are your goals? Specifically? 6/17
http://www.chaarg.com/how-to-train-for-your-fitness-goals/#comment-6981 Okay, so beside the obvious...losing weight...why are you here? What are your goals? I mean specifically? I had to recheck myself after reading this article....I need to really sit down this week and think about it. My first thought was "to just keep…
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SOS shout out Sundays
What did you learn this week? Joys, pains and frustrations? Victories? Let me know. Share.
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Walk on by....just walk on by! 6/14
In addition to your regular workout routine walk a mile today. Ask someone to go with you...if possible! This is what our ancestors did...walk! Everywhere! My mom tells me how they ate biscuits daily but they could because they walked to church, school and store. So get those legs a moving! WW PS There is an article I want…
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Free Day!
Do something fitness related that costs you absolutely no money. Go run. Go ride a bike. Take a walk in a city park. Do a free Youtube video. Do something that costs no money to perform. You shouldn't have to pay for your health.
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Side Dishes....6/13
Today why not eat a side salad along with lunch or dinner. Or perhaps have a broth based soup along with meal? You tend to be fuller faster and get your servings if fruit/vegetables for the day. Make your side dishes healthy and worthwhile. Preferably not a starch. WW
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For when you feel discouraged! 6/12
You guys know by now how I like to give mental physical and food challenges and challenges that make you go hmmmmm?! LOL! This is a challenge to make you think and stay encouraged. As the old saying goes: "Rome was not built in a day" and so is our health! Nothing is in vain! I challenge you to read this 'success' story…
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What does a ball and pushup have in common? 6/11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9i7at7gxKs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XejDxLsgjXw Now neither video shows the modification I wanted so I will attempt to describe. You basically are doing a push-up on your knees still in the with good form: abds tight no saggy hips and arms on medicine ball. So, you are doing on your…
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Summer: Mom I am bored!!! 6/10
Summer School is here so what are you going to do with your kids? Think on it. We do not want our children to be in the same state we are so how can we teach them to eat right and exercise as A PART OF DAILY life and not a dreaded thing we have to do? If you have no children then how can we be an example to others? My…
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SOS Shout out Sundays 6/9/13
So what did you learn this week?
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Brush your teeth up & down all around..! 6/8
This may seem a weird challenge of the day but a part of taking care of our weight is making sure all the apparatus that go along are working fine. In the past I have mentioned getting your check up from your primary doctor but also what about the dentist?! We first eat healthy foods by putting it in our mouths and…
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Fiber helps you poop. 6/7
Yep, there you go. I couldn't figure out a delicate way to say it. Today's challenge is to try and hit your fiber goals. A regular gastrointestinal system has fewer issues with the colon and various other parts. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fiber/NU00033 Suggested daily intake: [n]Under 50[/b] Men - 38 grams Women - 25…
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U thought the squat challenge was over! 6/6
http://www.oxygenmag.com/training/delts-glutes-and-thighs-oh-my/ Now this really seems challenging to me because to keep my arms up?!?! Whew! And to be coordinated and balanced! HA! We will see how I do with these! Peace, WW Bonus round! If you think that is a breeze do this very brief but challenging Tabata workout! I did…
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Celebrate good times come on! 6/5
http://www.snack-girl.com/snack/eleven-madison-park/?e=cyVoEaor Since my birthday passed and I know a lot of you have celebrations this summer why not take a challenge and see how we view celebrations and it is NOT a sabatoge on our new lifestyle! Let me know your thoughts. WW
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You want me to climb what?!?! 6/4/13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmwgirgXLYM YES you can climb mountains and reach the mountain top to success! YOU have power! Do it today! RAAAAAAH! PEACE, WW PS EVERYBODY give Mr. AAK a personal message of happy birthday or a shout out here!
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Crunch! (not chips!) 6/3/2013
http://shrinkingjeans.net/files/2013/05/ab-challenge-01.png Yes, I know this is not a daily challenge per se but you can make it one for yourself! Now seeing how I hate abdominal exercises I need need need need to do this daily! Well, how much crunching can you do today?!?! I don't mean on chips either!!!!!!! LOL! Peace, WW
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SOS shout out Sundays
Ok, so what did you learn or victory you want to share this week?
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Safety in summer time! Make a good one! June 1
Ok, this challenge is a reminder...as we approach summer (today included) don't forget to hydrate well especially in hot and humid weather! Try to work out in the least hot part of the day, I mean why make it worse? Please, wear sunscreen. Wear loose light colored clothes....if exercising with fido make sure he has water…
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Cucumbers...unite! 5/31/2013
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/article/cucumbers/?utm_source=MyVegetarianTimes&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=MyVegetarianTimes Well, since it is 90 degrees here this is right on time!!!!!! What a cool and refreshing way to get your veggies in a tasty way too! Cucumbers are screaming "we are not just an addition to…
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Happy Feet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnTj-v92c_Q Happy feet! Try this and notice how he says you can go slow or fast so you try and do what you can. If you have a stair you can do it on that if you do not have a box or step bench. A good way of doing in intervals if doing say weights training. A good way to get the old heart…
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What Mood are you in today??? 5/29
http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1002550-12-workouts-improve-mood/ This is great and timely and highly informative! I am in a funk today so this was sooooooooooooo ON TIME!!!!!! YAY!!!!!! I totally agree with being stressed and going for a walk. There is something about it. You feel such a release afterwards...even if…
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I will not Rush..No No NO! 5/25
Hey, as we embellish on a weekend of BBQ and work for some and other time at beaches...I want for us to practice the other part of health...stress release...just let go what you cannot control and do what you can for other things...do your best. Stop rushing through life. Sometimes I feel we all rush through life and don't…
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SOS: Shout out Sundays 5/226/2013
Okay so what has gone right or wrong or lessons learned this week? Peace, WW
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HIIT me!!! 5/28
http://oxygenmag.com/Training/Articles/Your-HIIT-Workouts.aspx Here is a great workout to get it in good! Do some HIIT for a great calorie burn. It is good for everyone...you can do on treadmill or outside OR you can run it or walk it! Just increase your speed in intervals! so get busy. If not today copy and do later this…