Wow what timing! My friend Lisa Johnson is doing a 30 Day Challenge. Earlier I had posted about my doing RevAbs & crunches in order to get my abs back! And, prior to that I had blogged about getting serious about my work outs again and even laced up my running shoes again. So for me to see her Tweet about a challenge was perfect timing! In addition to … [Read more...] about 30 Day Challenge
Fitness/Nutrition
Abs-going to get them again-RevAbs workout
Now that I'm really getting serious and focused again and running, etc. I'm going to get my abs back as well! Starting tomorrow (since I just got the program today), I'll be doing the RevAbs workout. I'll post pics, etc. or possibly even a video at some point along the way! If you're interested in joining me, get your RevAbs workout here and then comment or email me and … [Read more...] about Abs-going to get them again-RevAbs workout
Laced up the running shoes
Well this morning I laced up my old running shoes, like I said I would. I kinda jog/ran/walked/sprinted the 2.56 miles but I did it! Now, I have no problems walking for miles, miles and hours on end. I love to walk, check out different things around me and just enjoy 'getting away'. Running is totally different. Flashback to 30 years ago (yep, that long ago!) I … [Read more...] about Laced up the running shoes
New old direction
I recently posted about open & closing doors and being yourself and now I'm here to say that I'm taking on a new direction (which is actually an old direction). I used to run I used to work out I used to be more active I used to do fasts more often than I have lately I set the record for sit ups in a minute waaaaaaaaay back in 6th grade (1978 before we started doing … [Read more...] about New old direction
Healthy eating: snacks & mini meals
Slim in 6® creator Debbie Siebers has some healthy eating tips that'll help you in your efforts to get and stay fit. Here, she offers advice on how to plan mini-meals and snacks in advance so you can resist the temptation to fall back on unhealthy fast food. … [Read more...] about Healthy eating: snacks & mini meals
Accept Responsibility & a weight confession
Responsibility means the state or fact of being responsible - which is defined as answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management. In today's society, it's easy to put the blame on someone (or something) else rather than accept responsibility. We live in a world of blame... It's your boss's fault that you didn't get a … [Read more...] about Accept Responsibility & a weight confession
The 5 Best Fats for Getting Lean
The 5 Best Fats for Getting Lean By Whitney Provost You might think that to lose weight, you need to cut the fat out of your meals. After all, fat is higher in calories than protein and carbs, and low-fat diets have been popular since the Senate Nutrition Committee first recommended them in the late 1970s. But research shows that a moderate-fat diet (with about 35 percent … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Fats for Getting Lean
Facts about Fat
4 Facts about Fat By Joe Wilkes We always talk about how we want to lose weight. But that's not really what we mean. When we talk about losing weight, we're really talking about losing fat, getting rid of the spare tire, turning the keg into a six-pack. It's about more than getting ready for swimsuit season or squeezing back into your "skinny" jeans, though. More … [Read more...] about Facts about Fat
Are you taking care of your body?
If you don't take care of your body, how do you expect your body to take care of you? ~Marie T. Freeman Are you taking care of your body? Are you eating healthy? Are you exercising? Are you drinking enough water? Do you need any nutritional supplements? Do you know if you have any deficiencies? The greatest wealth is health. ~Virgil I know that in hard … [Read more...] about Are you taking care of your body?
Benefits of Power Naps
For the most part we think of nap time for little children and toddlers, but did you know there are many advantages to power napping for teens and adults! If you lack sleep, it can affect your performance, motivation, ability to deal with stressful situations, judgment, reaction time, short term memory, information processing, and patience. If you’re tired, you could … [Read more...] about Benefits of Power Naps