The year was 1982...and I was with a few friends over a DJ's house when he was previewing new music. He pulled out the Debarge record, "I Like It" and we were all in El's trance. We wondered like everyone else...is that Switch? Nope...after looking on the back-cover of the album. It was Bobby and Tommy DeBarge's younger siblings. We listened over and over again until we all knew the words and could sing along. Not noticing the time...it was two hours later and past my curfew. Needless to say, the week on punishment was well worth it. I sang, "I Like It," ...
Feel Good: Are You a Bionic Woman?
Remember the 70's TV show The Bionic Woman? I use to love that show. Watching a smart, savvy and strong woman take on the bad guys and win was awesome. I had all the toys; the doll, her blow up house (that took all Christmas Morning to inflate), her bionic station, the outfits....EVERYTHING. I wanted to be the bionic woman. Yet, I was only a little girl that hadn't experienced tough life occurrences. I only saw the end product. The bionic woman kicking butt and taking names. But who was Jamie Summers before her bionic prowess? How did she get ...
Simple Ways to Leave Work At Work
You are walking in your front door and your blackberry is buzzing, your children are hungry, your partner needs to chat and what do you do? Run to the computer to finish up one more thing at work. Learn how to leave work and work and create a balanced life. Work will be there tomorrow. You, INC...needs attention!
Water Play Safety Tips
Summertime and water play go hand and hand during the Summer months. Have a fun and safe summer with your children with these Water Play Safety Tips.
1. Keep Your Eyes Locked in at ALL TIMES. Stay focused on your precious little ones and save the good book for your personal beach or pool time. Don't depend on anyone else to watch your children in the water no matter who the are. If you or one of your children need to take a bathroom break. Signal for everyone to get out of the pool.
2. Bright Colored Swimsuit- dress all your children ...
Fun Fun Fun! Do any type of cardio that includes relaxation. It can range from walking the dog, taking a yoga or spin class, inviting a friend over to workout with your Wii, rollerblading, pushing the stroller, a run in the park, swimming, bicycle ride, whatever.
It’s been three days since I’ve restarted my workout and it feels great. Continue to go for it! Be healthy…be HAPPY!
Day 11 10 minutes of warmup Cardio
200 Jumping Jacks- Do them in Segments of 50, take a 30 second break, then repeat until you have done 200.
Ab Targeting
Bicycles 3×15( Lie flat on floor, place your hands behind your head, do elbow to knee crossover, rapidly, until you have done 15 on each side)
Leg Lifts 3×15(Grab onto a stable object, bring legs above head, return to starting position, repeat
Incline Situps 3×10(Do these on an incline bench or tuck your legs under something, come all the way forward, return to starting postion, repeat.
Day 10
Rest day…please! I’m pulling out the Wii Fit Plus and doing 30 minutes of cardio! Have you check out Wii Fit Plus? There is NO excuse for NOT workout with your own (in-home) fitness program. Instead of turning on the TV to watch your favorite show, turn on your Wii and get in a workout. Choose from yoga, strength training, cardio and balance games. You will love it. Even if it’s a rainy cold day…you can still get your workout on. Check out the demo.
Today I’m really not feeling like working out. I want to go home after work and crawl in the bed. But…that’s not going to get me anywhere. Time to pull up my bootstraps and get moving. Are you gonna GET UP?
Cardio
Jump Rope
Jump for 1minute, rest 1minute (do it 4times, rest for 2min). Repeat all over again until you’ve jumped for 15 minutes.
Treadmill Run
Warmup for 5minutes at 3.0 RPE
Jog 5minutes at 5.0 RPE
Walk 2minutes at 3.5 RPE
Sprint 30 seconds at 6.0 RPE
Walk 1 minute at 3.0 RPE
Sprint 30 seconds at 6.05RPE
Walk 1 minute at 3.5 RPE
Jog 3minutes at 5.0 RPE
Sprint 1 minute at 7.0 RPE
Walk 1 minute at 3.5 RPE
Cooldown 3minutes at 3.0 RPE
I made it through my first week. Yeah! At first I thought I was crazy for starting a workout plan/lifestyle change during my family’s transition. From my everyday routine with work and maintaining two households… I’ve learned that you can make time for what is important. If you can sit in the salon all day you can make time to workout, if you wait in line at the club to get in, you can take the time to make yourself a healthy dinner.
You are a wonderful woman that can make it happen, that can make a away out of no way…for everyone else. Now, its time to celebration YOU! As a strong HEALTHY woman!
Day 8
Cardio Day
Try to run 1.5- 2miles. Even if you need to walk part of the way! To get ready…I love checking out some of my favorite dance videos. They get me pumped up! This one is for you Fred!!!!
Does your get up and go…get up and leave during the day? Always have a few snacks on hand during the day for times when you need a quick pick me up. By planning ahead you will keep your body and mind happy and alert.
If you’re going to work…bring vegetables and fruits It’s easier to resist the morning-meeting muffin basket or the afternoon trip to the vending machine if you come to the office prepared. Fruits and veggies make for healthy, low-calorie snacks that are perfect between meals. If you’re craving crunch, reach for carrot sticks or sliced cucumber. Satisfy a sweet tooth with your favorite in-season fruit. If you need an extra afternoon pick-me-up, dip your veggies in hummus or spread peanut butter on an apple or banana. Read the rest of this entry »
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