To keep it short & simple today... here are some quick exercises you can do without equipment, wherever you are, and for however long you have. Do every exercise as much as you can, and as effectively, in the time given. Go through the routine more than once if you have time, taking a one minute break in between. * Jumping Jacks: 60 seconds * Burbees: 60 … [Read more...] about Fitness Friday-Cardio workout without equipment
Archives for July 2011
Thankful Thursday-July 7
In keeping with Thankful Thursday, I'm just going to post this image as it says it all. … [Read more...] about Thankful Thursday-July 7
Extreme Exercisers-are they addicted to exercise?
There's an article on ABC about extreme exercisers. Jake Gyllenhaal transformed his body for the movie "Prince of Persia," spending so many hours at the gym that he says he became addicted to working out, eventually injuring himself. Now, most of my readers know I lust after adore Jake G. from back when he was in Bubble Boy. He was a cutie there and now is an extreme … [Read more...] about Extreme Exercisers-are they addicted to exercise?
Green Hurricane Preparations
For those who know me, they know I do not verbally say the "H" word (hurricane) and the only reason I'm even typing it is because I'm doing this blog post and if I didn't then nobody would know what I was talking about! Having been through too many to count, I've gotten to the point now (for the last 4 years or so) that I do not speak it nor want to hear about them! I think … [Read more...] about Green Hurricane Preparations
Wellness Wednesday – Tree Pose
Today's Wellness Wednesday. Wellness includes fitness, nutrition, body and mind too. Sometimes we just need to take a few minutes and totally relax and escape the chaos that's all around us and regroup. note the outfit I'm wearing is the one from Alo Clothing that I did a review on. 2nd note: my daughter is impressed with her own hair cutting skills since she insisted … [Read more...] about Wellness Wednesday – Tree Pose
Broiled Mozzarella & Herb Tomato Recipe & Sage Hill Farms herb review
Here's a quick, easy, healthy side dish (or meal in my case-it was today's lunch) Broiled Mozzarella & Herb Tomato Recipe Ingredients: Tomato Cheese of your choice Herbs of your choice - I used organic thyme and oregano from Sage Hill Farms Directions: Slice the tomato into thick slices Sprinkle with desired amount of cheese Add desired amount of … [Read more...] about Broiled Mozzarella & Herb Tomato Recipe & Sage Hill Farms herb review
Review: Coach’s Oats
I had first heard about Coach's Oats from tweets about #fitblog on Twitter and couldn't wait to try some. Behold what came in the mail. Individual packets of Coach's Oats You have to read the story behind Coach's Oats. I'm glad they experimented and came up with this perfect product. Most steel cut oats take about 20 minutes or so to make and when I want … [Read more...] about Review: Coach’s Oats
Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!
Today's "T" word is "thinks" (and thoughts) “Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” I'm pretty sure most of us have read Dr Seuss' "Oh, The Thinks You Can Think" at one point in … [Read more...] about Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!
Review: Attune Foods-Uncle Sam Strawberry Cereal
I love getting packages in the mail... and Attune Foods I've previously reviewed their Honey Almond cereal and the Great Multi-Grains cereal as well. This morning I got two new Uncle Sam cereals to try....The Original and Strawberry. I couldn't wait to dive right into the Strawberry one! Each serving packs 8g of fiber, 7g of protein and has Omega-3 Fatty … [Read more...] about Review: Attune Foods-Uncle Sam Strawberry Cereal
Cupcakes are evil…what not to do!
Ok, so this morning I saw some really delicious looking cupcakes online and out of sheer boredom I made some red velvet ones here at home. Nothing fancy....nothing to get excited about...just plain red velvet. I was going to make them all 4th of July themed but never got to it! So, there's the red & white but no blue (unless you count my emotions...more on that in a … [Read more...] about Cupcakes are evil…what not to do!