Well, my ankle's still giving me problems It's ok if I wrap it, so as you can see in pic Ankle's wrapped, shoes tied and off I go.... It was a S L O W run but a run nonetheless! Can I blame it on it being an evening run instead of morning run and my ankle? Nah, no blame here other than myself... I just haven't felt like running But yet I want to run in a half marathon … [Read more...] about Slowly getting there
Fitness/Nutrition
day 16 of RevAbs & push up challenge
Today’s day 16 of my 100 push ups a day challenge: Was running a bit off schedule today. I did 37 standard push ups this morning around 6 a.m. followed by 44 standard push ups around 7:55 a.m. and I just ran/jog/walked 3 miles and finished off with 42 more standard push ups. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today's RevAbs workout was "Fire Up Your Abs" again. All I know … [Read more...] about day 16 of RevAbs & push up challenge
day 15 of RevAbs & push up challenge
Yes, I did skip day 14...but only blogging about it... I did do my 100 push ups and Sunday's are off days with RevAbs So, yesterday (Easter) I spent the day with my daughter, brother and nephews on South Beach! And moving on... I'm half way there!! Today’s day 15 of my 100 push ups a day challenge: I did 45 push ups during Total Strength via RevAbs workout. Then … [Read more...] about day 15 of RevAbs & push up challenge
day 13 of RevAbs & 30 day push up challenge
Today’s day 13 of my 100 push ups a day challenge: Here’s my breakdown on the 100 for today: 3:45 p.m.– 47 standard push ups 5:15 p.m.– 36 plank push ups 6:20 p.m.– 43 standard push ups I'm getting there as far as the 100 consecutive push ups and am meeting my 100 a day push up challenge ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today’s day 13 of Rev Abs workout. Today was Power … [Read more...] about day 13 of RevAbs & 30 day push up challenge
day 12 of RevAbs & 30 day push up challenge
Today’s day 12 (19 more to go) of my 100 push ups a day challenge: 6:05 a.m – 36 plank push ups 6:40 a.m – 43 standard push ups 7:15 a.m – 42 standard push ups Now if I could just push further to get closer to the 100 consecutive ones! I will though! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Just did day 12 of Rev Abs workout. It was the “Fire Up Your Abs” workout. 40 minute workout … [Read more...] about day 12 of RevAbs & 30 day push up challenge
are you drowning?
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Author unknown When you screw up do you beat yourself up? When you overeat do you keep on going? figuring that you've already blown it so you have nothing to lose now? If you do...STOP it! You only drown if you stay in water (or guilt or food) Pick yourself up Dry yourself off (release any … [Read more...] about are you drowning?
day 11 of RevAbs & 30 day challenge
Today’s day 11 (20 more to go) of my 100 push ups a day challenge: Got a late start today. Have had a few 'rough' days lately but gotta keep on keeping on! So, better late than never! 5:25 p.m - 41 standard push ups 6:50 p.m - 32 plank push ups 7:20 p.m - 31 standard push ups Just barely over 100 but I still made my challenge and I know I have to get my mind and … [Read more...] about day 11 of RevAbs & 30 day challenge
2 way communication-feelings (emotions) vs body (physical)
Have you ever battled your feelings and emotions when it comes to eating? I'm sure a large percentage of us have (myself included--see my confession at end of this). Do you have conversations with your emotions and your body? Your emotions scream they want chocolate cake... your thighs say "NO!" Your adrenals yearn for ice cream to soothe the stress your booty tries … [Read more...] about 2 way communication-feelings (emotions) vs body (physical)
Western Diet: Supersize & all you can eat
In our Western diet and lifestyle, an abundance of unhealthy fats, carbohydrates, and proteins are devoured while our consumption of fruits, vegetables and grains are minimal at best. This pattern of food consumption reflects changes that are happening all over the world. These are just some of the components of the Western lifestyle that play a role in the diseases that now … [Read more...] about Western Diet: Supersize & all you can eat
Day 10 of RevAbs & 30 day push up challenge
Today’s day 10 of Rev Abs workout for me. Below is a quick video with some of the test members results. I haven't weighed myself or taken measurements yet... will do that at day 14. Meanwhile, today was Total Strength and Mercy Abs work outs. I wasn't really in the mood to do it today, but did complete both work outs. Mainly, because I didn't do my running this … [Read more...] about Day 10 of RevAbs & 30 day push up challenge