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<br />2-3 large organic kale leaves
<br />1 banana
<br />1 apple (organic Fuji are my favorite)
<br />1 handful of organic frozen berries
<br />2 cups purified water</span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-47090324882486134922010-03-31T17:19:00.002-06:002010-03-31T17:22:09.221-06:00Day 27-30: Way to end on a really bad noteSo, I should make my excuse right up front...Traveling makes working out and eating right nigh unto impossible.<br /><br />Now that is out of the way. I ate bad, didn't exercise and got a migraine to finish off my program. Which means, thanks to the probably 5 pounds I gained back...<br /><br />I'm continuing the program in April!<br /><br />But, I will not torture you with the details. Suffice it to say, I HIGHLY recommend this program. I loved the food, loved the workouts and definitely felt sufficiently challenged.<br /><br />So, see you next month with new variations on workouts.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-67146984348531629122010-03-31T17:17:00.001-06:002010-03-31T17:19:36.608-06:00Days 24-26: Almost Done!!So, these last three days have been awesome. I wanted to really power up before we started traveling (since you know how workouts can be on the road) and let's just say that I can feel it in every part of my body.<br /><br />The last five workouts for the month are amazing...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-18886320337734934612010-03-23T21:15:00.003-06:002010-03-23T21:20:58.538-06:00Days 20-23: Back on the WagonMy foot is better. I'm pleased. It's made working out a whole lot easier.<br /><br />So, two things about exercise:<br /><br />1. I found out that the reason I couldn't do side planks with inner thigh raises is NOT because they're impossible. It's because I'm a wimp. They came up again, and now that I'm stronger, I can actually do them. Ha. Take that, inner thigh raises.<br /><br />2. I'm really losing weight on this program. I was worried for a few days there, but I've lost about 7 lbs. So, take heart, my friends. It will work for you.<br /><br />And on to my favorite topic: FOOD.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94pHKhWK_1_6SYv8wjMR4899u3lNOWqNYK80Z7K-mEFOSDPHZzLDSpeNJ4GKjzvp4OJq1fM3j34iC_uNjuuYQ4XFceG7zPYu5nnRjFIegY8VYHLOSw-Oa5L3D-nr3gO1Z-6RJrXIp0QU/s1600-h/IMG_2572.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94pHKhWK_1_6SYv8wjMR4899u3lNOWqNYK80Z7K-mEFOSDPHZzLDSpeNJ4GKjzvp4OJq1fM3j34iC_uNjuuYQ4XFceG7zPYu5nnRjFIegY8VYHLOSw-Oa5L3D-nr3gO1Z-6RJrXIp0QU/s320/IMG_2572.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452034648040752066" border="0" /></a>This is Spicy Korean Pork Barbecue and Sesame Broccoli, Red Peppers and Spinach. If you don't mind actual FLAMES spewing from your mouth, this is your meal. Justin decided this is his favorite thing I've made so far. Recipe will follow if anyone is interested. Leave a comment if you want me to post it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-60165110252019601312010-03-19T16:09:00.003-06:002010-03-19T16:16:09.705-06:00Days 16-19: Losing Focus?We've been in the middle of a huge battle at our house called POTTY TRAINING. I will admit, my mind has been in the toilet more than on my workouts.<br /><br />That being said, the workouts this week have been pretty good. I hurt my shoulder on Monday, and then hurt my foot on Tuesday (don't know how either thing happened), but I'm still fighting through it.<br /><br />Today (Friday), I'm doing a modified workout to see if I can stay off my foot as much as possible while still doing cardio. Don't be surprised if I have a bulging left calf after this week. :)<br /><br />The food has been great. I modified most of the recipes this week to fit with the produce we got in our food co-op, but the food has still been great. We had good hummus and veggies/pitas for lunch today, breakfast burritos sin queso this morning (our cheese was YUCKY), and some other salads and chicken dishes earlier in the week.<br /><br />I've made a discovery with this program: I really do enjoy exercising and eating well. If I didn't, I think this program would be much more of a stretch for me. So, my suggestion? You have to be COMPLETELY dedicated mentally for this program to work for you. Because if you spend the whole 30 days thinking about not really being able to eat out, eat treats, or have a lazy day, I think you'd go crazy. It is working really well for me, but I don't know that I'd suggest it to a casual exerciser who is just interested in maintaining. I'd suggest something more along the lines of Core Performance or <span style="font-style: italic;">maybe</span> Body for Life.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-72601715993227682212010-03-16T13:36:00.002-06:002010-03-16T13:50:11.529-06:00Day 15: At Home Workout...Finally!I have another sick kid (again...) so I couldn't get the the gym (again...). Luckily, thanks to my propensity to hoard workout equipment, I was able to do the entire workout at home. All I used was a chair, a step, a Swiss ball (exercise ball), 12 lb, 10 lb and 5 lb weights, and a resistance band.<br /><br />I mixed it up and started plugging in some of my own recipes (still healthy) but was disappointed in the steak pitas we had for dinner. I was expecting much more flavor. C'est la vie.<br /><br />So, here is the workout...Compliments of Jillian.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Swiss Ball Pushups - 10 reps<br />Pushups - till muscle failure (this was like 20 for me)<br />Cable Leg extensions - (I modified by tying a resistance band around my living room chair foot and using the handle on my foot) 10 reps on each leg<br />Step Plyos - perform for 1 minute<br /><br />Dumbbell Press on Swiss Ball - 10 reps alternating arms (do heaviest weights you can)<br />Half Crow Pushups (FAVORITE) - 5 reps on each leg<br />Harpies - 20 reps<br />Jump Squats - 10 Reps<br />Warrior Pose with Tricep Press - Peform for 30 seconds on each leg<br /><br />Dips - till muscle failure<br />Hanging Abs - 15 reps on each side (modified this and did hanging abs with a twist on our pullup bar)<br />Static Lunges with lateral shoulder raise - 10 reps on each leg (20 total)<br />Side step plyos - 1 minutes<br /><br />Pike Pushups (HOLY SMOKES, SO HARD) - 10 reps<br />Squat and Military Press - 10 reps<br />Dropsies - 8 reps on each leg (did this on a kitchen chair)<br />Jumprope - 1 minute<br /><br />Bench dips with feet on body ball - 20 reps<br />Bicycle crunches - 30 on each side<br />Plank Twists - 20 reps on each side<br />Boat Pose - hold for 30 seconds<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">After finishing the workout, I was sweating so much that I had to go outside for a quick walk. I looked up at the stars and remembered how much I like looking at the stars...Something I'll have to pick up again. I don't usually go outside past Andrew's bedtime. Or when it's cold. So, it's been a while. Yay, nature.<br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-16632669900859079422010-03-14T21:13:00.002-06:002010-03-14T21:22:50.765-06:00Day 9 - 14: I'm feeling it<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNJHRVzXIrh5hs__kRT7gzny7y1OB3-o-NQ0yhTwW3LZvlx74otuf6LEYr6lhk6dJzzxdWn7M7pQn-DPDUKQM671Cu498OeoK3a6UJrXJH6jb7oDwSX1Jqd_yTNNc65iZg07jPvb3Ei4/s1600-h/IMG_2532.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNJHRVzXIrh5hs__kRT7gzny7y1OB3-o-NQ0yhTwW3LZvlx74otuf6LEYr6lhk6dJzzxdWn7M7pQn-DPDUKQM671Cu498OeoK3a6UJrXJH6jb7oDwSX1Jqd_yTNNc65iZg07jPvb3Ei4/s320/IMG_2532.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448694461878650258" border="0" /></a>Best invention EVER: Do you always just waste a whole can of tomato paste because you need like a tablespoon for a recipe? Problem solved. Thanks, Cass.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZyIvileVA82gX8OgSRxY7_tL9g3lhdljobkpydXdvvev2iRFJEvQ4u-zyyNFXcBkJIjMd0GwNuhb9a7Y9JVDsV2fnw-4DtMXB4i0dmc7gY24oVN0-hX8v2flu7iaY1elsQbk_8YBlZP0/s1600-h/IMG_2531.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZyIvileVA82gX8OgSRxY7_tL9g3lhdljobkpydXdvvev2iRFJEvQ4u-zyyNFXcBkJIjMd0GwNuhb9a7Y9JVDsV2fnw-4DtMXB4i0dmc7gY24oVN0-hX8v2flu7iaY1elsQbk_8YBlZP0/s320/IMG_2531.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448694449685126546" border="0" /></a>Lavash wrap. I had no idea what this was before this diet. They're good.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Z11G8NEJZzA36FVAelsGVaVCorW6Ror97GRchlSy-2Bt7zHt2PO2v4Tmhw5Of7SEYbTdxlmjRR6GHD7cNotWzqQuNd_7VKjGOozyfruPTNxgUxNiuO82DECds07_6h8D_9xud6Cx1lA/s1600-h/IMG_2530.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Z11G8NEJZzA36FVAelsGVaVCorW6Ror97GRchlSy-2Bt7zHt2PO2v4Tmhw5Of7SEYbTdxlmjRR6GHD7cNotWzqQuNd_7VKjGOozyfruPTNxgUxNiuO82DECds07_6h8D_9xud6Cx1lA/s320/IMG_2530.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448694438285094226" border="0" /></a>This is what we put inside them: broccoli, roasted red peppers, lite cream cheese, and Italian seasoning. Delicious!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3BLjipF754K2pYWF864R6bAAwW_nCOWNlLQqt_4xSoalLJS7yXaM83pe1GGGjXs8N9v9WUz3X9p4nyDrP8x8V7uMF_1x4-I4KRAkQ2tdThDHxbgAizZAVN6s6UtropuhmXTmqISd02Y/s1600-h/IMG_2527.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3BLjipF754K2pYWF864R6bAAwW_nCOWNlLQqt_4xSoalLJS7yXaM83pe1GGGjXs8N9v9WUz3X9p4nyDrP8x8V7uMF_1x4-I4KRAkQ2tdThDHxbgAizZAVN6s6UtropuhmXTmqISd02Y/s320/IMG_2527.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448694435259532802" border="0" /></a>Is that bacon? I could NOT believe I was so lucky to get a recipe that called for prosciutto. I thought that would definitely be off limits, but it TOTALLY made the meal for Justin, who is getting a little burned out on salmon, seafood, and cottage cheese. And he decided he doesn't like fennel in large doses.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXK3Dbw4h5eDwPT-kqwJtlafNkqoss0k2jOskvcunR_cOxTu1GJR_OiIikhFhv59TgNwXlUVvIH6tV-SONyyvW1_u2XHeS-0h093P0D2sqG2hNbtRp4IwEGu0bXQOg5Aek7tMNnmIXKE/s1600-h/IMG_2520.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXK3Dbw4h5eDwPT-kqwJtlafNkqoss0k2jOskvcunR_cOxTu1GJR_OiIikhFhv59TgNwXlUVvIH6tV-SONyyvW1_u2XHeS-0h093P0D2sqG2hNbtRp4IwEGu0bXQOg5Aek7tMNnmIXKE/s320/IMG_2520.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448694424447753282" border="0" /></a>Caribbean Seafood Salad...Mango, avocado, shrimp, scallops...Goodness.<br /><br />So, the workouts have been great and manageable. I replaced one workout with an "Insanity" workout because I couldn't make it to the gym. It was one of the HARDEST workouts I've ever done. I've never felt so good in all my life. Except my wedding day. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-33792754843309449422010-03-08T21:23:00.002-07:002010-03-08T21:28:19.479-07:00Day 8 - The Best Laid PlansIt's true, the plans went awry today. Little Buddy got a sudden cough in the middle of the night. No one slept much at our house, and because I don't ascribe to taking sickies to the daycare, I didn't get my workout in. I am taking today as my day off and will just do all 4 workouts in a row this week. Hopefully my muscles won't fail me.<br /><br />Food-wise, I discovered an All-Bran cereal I can handle! The kind with dried strawberries in it is good. Not good-good, but "I can swallow this fiber" good.<br /><br />We had a yummy chicken, mango and avocado salad for lunch.<br /><br />Dinner, also plans awry. My awesome in-laws came over and took us to dinner. I think I did pretty well staying in my calorie range (half a bowl of broth-based soup and a half of a sandwich), and it was nice to have the first meal in 8 days that I didn't have to personally prepare.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-65303600357674834242010-03-08T21:20:00.002-07:002010-03-08T21:23:29.913-07:00Day 7 - Day of RestSo glad it was Sunday today. It was nice to not think too much about diet, workout, etc. Just needed a break, for sure.<br /><br />The shrimp and asparagus salad was VERY good, probably one of my favorites so far. We also had a repeat of the Moroccan chicken and wild rice, and we're big fans.<br /><br />Back to the grind tomorrow. I can feel a difference, but haven't noticed a big one on the outside. Of course taking into account the fluctuating hormones most women face occasionally (read: once a month), it is inevitable that this week will be the hardest.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-13489357358375283012010-03-08T21:16:00.002-07:002010-03-08T21:19:56.219-07:00Day 6 - Staring the devil in the faceSo, today was crappy. I didn't have a workout today (day off in the program) and the food would have been good except I've been baking cupcakes for a baby shower all morning, and got a migraine to go along with it. Seriously, what I wouldn't give for a delectable mascarpone chocolate cupcake with chocolate ganache and a Dr. Pepper for the headache. But, no, devil, I'm not giving in!!<br /><br />The Caribbean Seafood Salad was DELICIOUS, black bean and BBQ chicken tacos I liked but Justin didn't.<br /><br />So, I haven't given in yet, but my resolve has officially been tested.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-60533708674660914592010-03-08T21:11:00.002-07:002010-03-08T21:16:49.270-07:00Day 5 - So, what if it hurts?Justin often asks me this question when we work out, and it came to my mind about ten times today. I maxed out on my weight on the first move of the first circuit...Lat pull-downs. I felt it throughout the rest of the workout. I pushed myself way harder today, and I'm so glad.<br /><br />Favorite move so far...Step-ups. I used the stage in the aerobics room (recently renovated and it's a MILLION times better) so it was way harder than Tuesday. I did 20 reps on each leg and then di a one minute hill run at incline 10 at 5.5 mph. I thought I was going to die.<br /><br />My face was SO red after this workout, that even with 15 minutes of cool down cardio, when I went to pick up the boys from the daycare, my 2-year-old said, "What's wrong, Mommy?" Lung collapse, not a big deal.<br /><br />I do have to say, I'm not so sure about the crab walk. Feels weird and doesn't seem to be accomplishing anything.<br /><br />PS. Hated the frittata for breakfast this morning. Still a dilemma, this breakfast issue.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-90917892766552333032010-03-05T06:37:00.002-07:002010-03-05T06:44:41.243-07:00Day 4 - Bean and Cheese Burritos? Holy smokes.I've been looking forward to this day all week. I am so glad that I get to eat a burrito.<br /><br />So, the workout today was mentally tough for me, mostly because my kids were struggling and Andrew didn't want to go to the gym daycare. I ended up pawning both kids on two different neighbors and went to work out in the clubhouse. It was snowing like crazy, so carrying all my equipment into the gym and back out was a little bit of a rough go...<br /><br />But, the workout ended up being AWESOME! It was a repeat of Monday, so I got through it much faster since I was familiar with everything, and it was much easier doing it with a treadmill right close so I didn't have to run across the whole gym fifty times.<br /><br />I found a new love for froggy pushups. They are super fun and challenging. Also, I figured out a little modification for the side plank/inner thigh raises so I can actually do them. Because apparently my inner thigh muscle is basically non-existent.<br /><br />On to the food...<br /><br />So, here's the recipe for this bean and cheese burrito, which I would HIGHLY recommend.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">1/2 c. fat free sour cream mixed with 1 chopped chipotle chile. Let that sit for like 1o minutes while you do the rest.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Take a 15 oz. can of black beans and drain/rinse. Then divide and mash half of them in a food processor and leave the other half whole. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Combine beans and sour cream mixture. Spread 1/4 of the mixture into a whole wheat tortilla and roll it up. (This recipe makes 4 servings.) Put them in a baking dish, cover with 1 cup of low-sodium salsa, and then sprinkle 1/2 c. monterey jack over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.</span><br /><br />Hello, my love.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-52967009238266681432010-03-05T06:33:00.002-07:002010-03-05T06:37:00.512-07:00Day 3 - FREEDOM!Didn't have a workout to do today. Hooray! All I did was work out for 20 minutes with some of my clients, but no really hard (50 lunges in a row) stuff. My muscles need a second to recover, anyway, because I'm TOTALLY feeling it.<br /><br />The food, again, was great today. Our dinner was a little too salty for me, but I think if I changed the sauce a little on the chicken, it would be better for our palates.<br /><br />One thing...I don't think I like breakfast food enough. I feel slightly ill every time I even THINK about having to eat a scrambled egg. And the cottage cheese/Splenda/cinnamon mixture isn't really for me. However, I think it's more that I don't want to slam a cup of cottage cheese right when I wake up, so I am planning on dividing breakfast in half and having the other half for morning snacktime.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-18328184263026128172010-03-02T20:54:00.003-07:002010-03-02T21:13:24.732-07:00Day 2...Without Chocolate.One thing I've learned so far...I really like chocolate. No matter how full I am, I find myself at the end of every dinner thinking, I could totally go for a chocolate animal cracker. But I haven't indulged.<br /><br />The food today was equally awesome. Cottage cheese and toast for breakfast, fennel/artichoke/tomato salad for lunch, and grilled salmon with fennel and mashed cauliflower for dinner. Here's a little peek at lunch.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bsH0xfTiFh2RihEVN1_xo7XVpG9PpJG9DECKlpQLWabcamYSBjCln5pNRObyA0C14voe_nZ1T8r9awtyAx6E8fuLxvGl4PWbeRHVZKgyd1OFif6Jh-smm3Mdnawu76fvn9bbpEEQUEQ/s1600-h/IMG_2507.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bsH0xfTiFh2RihEVN1_xo7XVpG9PpJG9DECKlpQLWabcamYSBjCln5pNRObyA0C14voe_nZ1T8r9awtyAx6E8fuLxvGl4PWbeRHVZKgyd1OFif6Jh-smm3Mdnawu76fvn9bbpEEQUEQ/s320/IMG_2507.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444255798413122946" /></a><br /><br />The workout was good, took the wind RIGHT out of me to do the 1 min. run at incline 10 at 8 MPH. Sheesh! The moves were all manageable. My one complaint is that I'm running ALL over the gym trying to complete everything without stopping. If only I had a home gym. Someday, right? <br /><br />J and I worked out together, so I did get more rest between sets than yesterday, which isn't good...But we're both just trying to pick up the program.<br /><br />Oh, and being sore from yesterday made the workout even more exciting.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-20857526703639352912010-03-01T21:51:00.002-07:002010-03-01T21:55:49.993-07:00Day 1 - Making the CutI'm freaking out about how good the food is! We had this delicious turkey, red pepper, broccoli wrap for lunch and then some Moroccan chicken and wild rice for dinner. DEE-LICIOUS.<br /><br />The workout wasn't as hard as I was expecting, but there were a few of the moves that were a bit rough (like side planks with inner thigh raises...REALLY?). I loved the frog push-ups...they were hard. And my core OBVIOUSLY needs strengthening. That said, I think I need to up my weights on some of the moves. <br /><br />Based off of one day, I'm still very excited to suggest this program.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-62945025677029670382010-03-01T09:10:00.000-07:002010-03-01T09:10:01.022-07:00Friday's Moves<div><p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Basic Font';"><span style="font-size:130%;">Friday</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:130%;">’</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Basic Font';"><span style="font-size:130%;">s Moves</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Warm up for 5 minutes with any type of cardio, then do 2 sets of 10-12 reps of each move in order, resting up to 30 seconds between reps.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">1.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Balance squat and row</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"> (works legs, butt</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">,</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"> and back)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Tie a resistance band at ankle height around a sturdy object, hold the other end in your right hand, and step back until the band is tight.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lift right foot and balance on left.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Squat on left leg as you hinge forward at your hips and extend right arm in front and down.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Straighten right leg as you pull right hand toward rib cage.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Repeat; switch sides to complete set.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">2.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Squat jump</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"> (works legs, butt</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">,</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"> and shoulders)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Stand with feet wide, toes turned out slightly, and hold a 2 pound medicine ball in front of chest with both hands.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Squat until thighs are parallel to the floor, then in one movement, jump up, extending your arms and pressing the ball overhead while pulling your legs together.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Return to start position, then immediately jump again.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">3.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Stork curl (works butt, legs</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">,</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"> and biceps)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing out, and stand 2 feet in front of and facing away from a step. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Place right toes on the step.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Bend elbows 90 degrees and rotate forearms out from the midline of your body, palms facing up.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lower into a lung as you curl the weights toward your shoulders.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Return to start position and repeat; switch sides to complete the set.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">4.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Recumbent bicycle</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"> (</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">works abs)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Sit on a bench, knees bent so shins are parallel to the floor and lean back 45 degrees.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Place hands behind head.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Straighten right leg, toes pointed, and draw in left knee.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Switch sides to complete 1 rep.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Continue, alternating legs.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">5.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Tripod hover</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"> (works core and butt)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Get in plank position and lower onto your forearms, elbows aligned under shoulders and palms flat on the floor, abs pulled in tight.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lift your left leg and place left toes on top of right heel.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Hold for 10-15 seconds, </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">then</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> switch sides to complete the set.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">6.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Applause push-up</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"> (works chest, shoulders, and arms)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Get in plank position with thighs on top of a ball. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Bend elbows, lowering chest toward floor, then push up as hard as you can, clap your hands and repeat.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">7.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Dip ‘n’ twist</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;"> (works triceps and shoulders)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Sit on the edge of a bench, holding the edges near your hips, knees bent and feet flat on the floor.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Straighten arms and scoot butt forward off bench.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Bend elbows 90 degrees, lowering hips. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Straighten arms, then reach right arm across body and touch the side of the bench near left hand to complete 1 rep.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Return to start; repeat, reaching to right side. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Continue, alternating sides.</span></span></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-68394358106603930292010-03-01T08:57:00.001-07:002010-03-01T08:57:50.136-07:00Wednesday's Moves<div><p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Basic Font';"><span style="font-size:130%;">Wednesday</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:130%;">’</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Basic Font';"><span style="font-size:130%;">s Moves</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Warm up for 5 minutes with any type of cardio, then do 2 sets of 10-12 reps of each move in order, resting up to 30 seconds between sets.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">1.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Speed Skater (works legs and butt)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Place left foot on top of a step or bench, knee bent 90 degrees, and extend right leg behind you, toes on the floor and pointing forward.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lean forward and extend arms in front of you at shoulder height, palms facing down.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Bring right foot lightly onto step, lunge right leg back again and repeat.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Switch sides to complete set.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">2.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Sliding Thigh Toner (works legs and butt)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Stand with left foot on a paper plate, arms at sides.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Raise arms in front of you to chest height, palms facing floor, as you slide left foot out and squat.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Straighten right leg as you pull left leg to center to return to the start position; repeat.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Switch sides to complete set.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">3.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Chair Curl (works butt, legs and biceps)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Hold a 5-8 lb. dumbbell in each hand, elbows bent 90 degrees and tucked into sides, palms facing up.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lower into a squat as you curl the weights to your shoulders.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Return to start position and repeat.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">4.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Frog Legs (works abs)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Sit on a bench and hold the edges near your hips, knees bent and feet on the floor.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lean back, lift your feet, and slightly extend your legs in front of you, shins parallel to floor.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Tighten your abs and pull knees toward chest, opening knees but keeping feet together.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Hold for 1 count, </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">then</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> extend legs and repeat.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">5.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Tabletop (works core and butt)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Hold a 3 lb. dumbbell in each hand and get on all fours, wrists aligned under shoulders and knees under hips.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Raise left leg out to the side to hip height as you lift right arm to the right to shoulder height.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lower to start to complete 1 rep.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Repeat, alternating sides.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">6.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Up-and-Over Pushups (works chest, shoulders, and arms)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Get in plank position (either on knees or toes), wrists aligned under shoulders with left hand on a phone book.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Bend your arms, lowering your chest toward the floor.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Push up, then lift your right hand and place it on the book and lower your left hand to the floor to complete 1 rep.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Repeat to opposite side.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">7.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Dip Double Lift (works triceps and shoulders)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Sit on a bench and hold the front edges near your hips, knees bent.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Straighten arms and scoot butt off bench.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Bend elbows 90 degrees, lowering hips toward the floor.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Straighten arms, </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">and then</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> extend left leg in front of you and right arm out to the side.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Return to </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">start and repeat; switch sides to complete set.</span></span></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-4028868482236990352010-03-01T08:56:00.001-07:002010-03-01T08:56:37.648-07:00Monday's Moves<div><p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Basic Font';"><b><span style="font-size:130%;">Monday</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:130%;">’</span></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Basic Font';"><b><span style="font-size:130%;">s Moves</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Warm up for 5 minutes with any type of cardio, then do 2 sets of 10-12 reps of each move in order, resting up to 30 seconds between reps.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">1.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Squat Kickback (works legs and butt)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Stand with feet hip-width apart and hold a 5 lb. dumbbell in each hand at shoulders.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Squat until thighs are parallel to floor, rise up, then extend left leg behind you.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Return to start position to complete 1 rep; repeat, alternating legs.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">2.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">X Lunge (works legs, butt, and shoulders)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Hold a 5 lb. dumbbell in right hand in front of thigh, palm facing in, and place left hand behind head, elbow pointing out. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lunge left, then stand</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> up; lift left leg as you raise right arm.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Return to start; repeat. Switch sides to complete the set.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">3.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Hammer Curl Curtsy (works butt, legs, and biceps)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Hold a 5-12 lb. dumbbell in each hand, arms at sides and palms facing in, and stand with feet hip width apart.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lunge left leg back and to the right as you curl weights to shoulders.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Return to start position and lunge back and to the left with right foot to complete 1 rep.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">4.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Scissor Rotation (works abs)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lie </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">faceup</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> with legs extended on floor and squeeze a stability ball between your ankles.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Rest arms on floor, palms down, then lift legs straight up.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Rotate legs to the left as far as possible without lifting shoulders.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Return to center and repeat to right to complete 1 rep.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">5.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Balancing Reverse Press (works core and butt)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lie </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">facedown</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> with hips centered on ball. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Place forearms on the floor and bend knees 90 degrees.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contract </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">glutes</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> and press feet straight up, maintaining bend in knees, until thighs are even with your torso.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Return to start position and repeat.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">6.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Teeter-Totter Pushup (works chest, shoulders, arms and butt)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Get in plank position on hands and knees.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Bend arms, lowering chest until upper arms are parallel to the floor.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">As you push up, lift left leg 6 inches off the floor. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lower leg and repeat, alternating legs.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">7.</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Crab Dip (works triceps and shoulders)</span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Sit on floor with knees bent, and hands next to hips with fingers facing forward. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lift hips about 8 inches off the floor.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Bend elbows, lowering butt almost all the way down.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 72pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-size:100%;">·</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Return to start position and repeat.</span></span></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-25098572853699394982010-03-01T08:45:00.003-07:002010-03-01T08:58:44.384-07:00Well, hello...So, I apologize for the lack of postage...Having a baby totally threw off my groove. But, we're back and better than ever. This month will be FULL of posts, as I'm doing a post-baby program and am planning to track my progress here.<br /><br />I'm following Jillian Michaels' new plan from her book <span style="font-style: italic;">Making the Cut</span>. I did a lot of research and decided on this one just to test it out. It's got an awesome diet plan that is based on your own metabolic tendencies, and also has a rockin' workout plan.<br /><br />So, look forward to a little update each night of how the food was as well as the workout. If I love it, I'll post the menu or routine.<br /><br />Until then, the next three posts are workouts I did with a couple of clients that are really fun...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-11145885761925627652009-08-03T12:54:00.002-06:002009-08-03T13:04:08.961-06:00Food is Good #6: Beef Chipotle BurritosI have a serious problem with getting enough iron while I'm pregnant, so we up the red meat meals to two a week. Let me tell you, this one is SO worth the heartburn. It's probably one of my favorite meals.<br /><br />BEEF CHIPOTLE BURRITOS (from Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book)<br /><br />Prep: 20 Minutes<br />Cook: 8-10 Hours<br />Makes: 6 Servings<br /><br />1 1/2 lbs. boneless beef round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick <br />1 14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained (or about 2 fresh tomatoes, diced)<br />1 small onion, chopped <br />1-2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped (I use chipotle so much that I actually puree mine and freeze them. I use about 3 T. of the puree, but that makes it Mexican hot...I'm not joking about the heartburn)<br />1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed<br />1/4 tsp. ground cumin (again, I use about a tablespoon because I LOVE the smoky flavor)<br />1 clove garlic, minced<br /><br />1. Cut the meat into 6 pieces and trim the fat. Put everything in a crock pot, cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5. Remove the meat from the crock pot, shred, and stir in cooking liquid to desired consistency.<br /><br />2. Add whatever you want to make it a burrito. We use delicious homemade tortillas, pico de gallo (like you need more spice), lettuce, jicama and black beans. And cheese for the Mr. <br /><br />Nutrition Facts:<br /><br />Approx. 13 g fat per serving, 71 mg. cholesterol, 433 mg sodium (less if you use unsalted tomatoes or fresh tomatoes), 29 g carbs, 30 g protein, 2 g fiber. <br /><br />No picture for this one. We consumed them much too quickly to get a snapshot.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-633057538535314872009-08-03T12:43:00.002-06:002009-08-03T12:53:44.710-06:00Particular to Pregnancy #4: ClassesTaking a class is a good way to stay motivated while you're expecting. Oftentimes, the teacher will give you specific instructions of what to avoid to keep you and your baby safe and happy while you're working out. If you have a normal pregnancy with few complications, you can do pretty much whatever you want, within reason, at the gym.<br /><br />Here is the schedule of workouts I did last week, just for an idea of what may work well for you.<br /><br />Monday: 1 hour cycling class + 30 minute run<br />Tuesday: day off so I can spend it with my husbie<br />Wednesday: 1 hour yoga + 30 minute run<br />Thursday: 1 hour power pump (weight lifting) + 30 minute run<br />Friday: 45 minute run + 45 minute weight training<br />Saturday: recreational swimming with the fam<br /><br />(Mind you, I usually don't run this much, but I'm doing a distance challenge and I want to WIN...)<br /><br />Go to a class! You'll like it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-37244191793670453402009-08-03T12:00:00.004-06:002009-08-03T12:33:22.115-06:00Particular to Pregnancy #3: Leaner LegsAs my belly expands with no sign of stopping, I like to focus on areas of my body where I still have some control (i.e. arms and legs). I've added this little cardio routine into my daily workout for the last week or so and have LOVED the results.<br /><br /><br />Here's the plan, minute by minute:<br /><br /><br /><iframe width='500' height='300' frameborder='0' src='http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tAoToccInhYl2qxyvi0m8wA&single=true&gid=0&output=html&widget=true'></iframe><br /><br />*Shuffle: Turn to the left, squat slightly, and shuffle (step your right foot to the right, bring your left foot toward it, then repeat, staying in a slight squat the entire time).<br /><br />The awesome thing about this workout is that when you walk, you're targeting your legs and butt, but when you turn sideways, you're working your inner and outer thighs. It's like a 360 degree workout for your legs. And, because your body isn't used to the motion, you are using more muscle groups and more energy to do it. So, you're burning up to 60% more calories walking sideways than you do walking forward.<br /><br />PS. I hold on to the handrails on the treadmill when I'm shuffling because I don't have great balance when I'm pregnant. I'd imagine it would be even better if I wasn't afraid of falling down.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-54403510434377032572009-07-22T14:25:00.002-06:002009-07-22T14:50:47.955-06:00Workout #5: Flatter Abs in Four WeeksSo, this is one workout I haven't tried. I'd love feedback from anyone who tries it.<br /><br />Pictures will come later...I just need to publish this post before my sis leaves work so she can find a little motivation in that skinny little body of hers to go to the gym.<br /><br />(This workout is based from some basic Pilates moves. If you've never done Pilates, read the instructions...They should be clear.)<br /><br />The moves:<br /><br />1. Hundred with Leg Bends<br /><br /> Lie faceup with knees bent, toes pointed, legs and feet rotated out, and heels together. Rest arms at your sides. Lift legs and arms as you curl your head and shoulders off the ground. Inhale over 5 counts, pumping arms up and down 5 times as you extend your legs up and out at an angle. (This is like saying between your legs and the ground, you could stick a triangle wedge...about 45 degree angle.) Exhale over 5 counts as you pump arms 5 more times and bend knees again. Repeat 10 times for a total of 100 arm pumps.<br /><br />2. Slow Leg Stretch<br /><br />Lie faceup on ground with knees tucked toward chest, legs pressed together. Extend arms at sides, then lift them a few inches as you curl your head and shoulders off the ground and extend your legs out and up at an angle. Keeping your right foot in contact with left leg, slowly draw in right knee until it's aligned over right hip and turned slightly in toward left. Slowly slide foot back out so leg is straight and repeat with left leg to complete 1 rep. Do 8 reps.<br /><br />3. Twist with Turnout<br /><br />Sit tall with legs extended and rotated out from the hip (feet flexed, heels together, and toes a few inches apart). Contract your glutes (keep tight throughout the move) and reach arms out to either side at shoulder height, palms facing down. On an exhale, twist your upper body to the right; keep your chest high and use your abs to power the move. Inhale as you return to center. Repeat to the left to complete 1 rep. Do 8 reps.<br /><br />4. Beat Series with Swimming<br /><br />Lie facedown with arms at sides, palms facing the ground. Raise legs, arms, and shoulders a few inches off the ground; look down, keeping head in line with spine. Quickly beat heels together 50 times. Repeat, slowly moving arms out to the sides into a T position. Beat heels 50 more times as you reach arms in front of you. Finally, flutter arms and legs up and down in opposition for 10 breaths.<br /><br />5. Plank with Side Kicks<br /><br />Start in a plank position on hands and toes. Lift right leg 6 inches, foot flexed. Rotate leg out from the hip, then slowly sweep it out to the right. Draw leg back in and lower it; switch legs to complete 1 rep. Do 10 reps.<br /><br />6. Rolling Without Hands<br /><br />Sit with knees a few inches apart and pulled in toward chest, feet raised off the ground and toes pointed and together. Round your back so you're looking at your belly button. Extend arms in front of you at shoulder height, palms facing down, and roll back slightly until you find a balancing point. Inhale, rock back to your shoulder blades, then quickly exhale as you roll up and return to the balancing position. Keep arms extended, feet lifted, and back rounded throughout. Do 10 reps.<br /><br />7. Inverted Ab Series<br /><br />Lie faceup with legs together and feet flat. Bring arms in front of you, fingers touching, elbows bent slightly, and palms facing you. Curl head and shoulders off the ground. Pulse up 8 times, then stay lifted as you extend right leg, keeping knees together. Extend arms parallel to leg and pulse up 8 times. Switch legs (left leg up, right leg down) and repeat, then extend both and pulse up 8 more times to complete one set. Do 4 sets.<br /><br />8. Side-Lying Teaser<br /><br />Lie on your right side with arms and legs extended in a straight line and shoulders stacked. Draw your left arm down toward your legs as you roll onto your back. Quickly lift legs and torso until you're in a V position with left arm parallel to legs. Reach both arms up toward toes, then place left hand on the ground behind you and lower onto your back. Roll over onto your left side and extend both arms and legs again; repeat back to right to complete 1 rep. Do 4 reps.<br /><br />9. Teaser with Walking<br /><br />Lie faceup with arms extended behind head and legs several inches off ground, toes pointed. Flutter legs slowly, as if walking on tiptoes. Roll up slowly, coming into a V position and extend arms parallel to legs. Continue "walking" legs and slowly roll down to start position. Do 5 reps.<br /><br />10. Side Bridge with Bicycling<br /><br />Balance on outside of right foot and right forearm, elbow under shoulder. Stack feet and rest left arm along your side. Sweep left leg forward, foot flexed. Keeping leg raised, bend knee, point foot, and extend leg back behind you. Do 8 reps, then switch sides to complete set.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-55940495328077029112009-07-22T13:10:00.003-06:002009-07-22T13:18:12.611-06:00Book Review #2: Core Performance<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6duJaxHWIvTe4EIS9tS3g9CJ-cBDPbc70jcm9YgzxuXF_wNgF4bKeOZQjNkLWB1P3UBkDQsDLhxVlKAK5i20jgrlH6bkVyzJnNpeEo7lGBiFkLI96CHRrq43wVYr2nNesrNGunR3ymM/s1600-h/core+performance.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361365700553798370" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6duJaxHWIvTe4EIS9tS3g9CJ-cBDPbc70jcm9YgzxuXF_wNgF4bKeOZQjNkLWB1P3UBkDQsDLhxVlKAK5i20jgrlH6bkVyzJnNpeEo7lGBiFkLI96CHRrq43wVYr2nNesrNGunR3ymM/s320/core+performance.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love this book. I recommend it for anyone who's majorly deconditioned, is starting out with the workout idea, or who has lost motivation to work out.<br /><br /></div><div></div></div><div>This is one of the books that tends to be missing from my bookshelf quite often because I lend it to everyone that needs a workout boost.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><div><br /></div><div>I've also read Core Performance Essentials and Core Performance Endurance. Essentials is a good one if you don't have access to a gym or a lot of equipment. Endurance is great if you're training for something (5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, triathalon, etc.)</div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr70RqdLkTuqHAUMWkBGozH_FdrMoRwe7JmPMaIgIYC7w5N3HD4LatwhyiUQO05Fixd2liDaGOOovSH7Rn62g909BlPl0vdaYBsq40AXp3DA8P5ZRM7goyYpgKMgW7QW5XzHygrDuv-NM/s1600-h/core+performance+essentials.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361365705351296610" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr70RqdLkTuqHAUMWkBGozH_FdrMoRwe7JmPMaIgIYC7w5N3HD4LatwhyiUQO05Fixd2liDaGOOovSH7Rn62g909BlPl0vdaYBsq40AXp3DA8P5ZRM7goyYpgKMgW7QW5XzHygrDuv-NM/s320/core+performance+essentials.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkngVt308nyiKWpFUiySRd6eMMqeKKOziBYFJt3uclmcrJknXDvmXdJpuPCvX9J_da-rieHOKTfF7F5EykoxBshNqvMldlli-Wu7Xm3aqPHSrhHqvuCzM-0jzaqPqUO506AGPz7z-5KQ/s1600-h/core+performance+endurance.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361365701882145474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkngVt308nyiKWpFUiySRd6eMMqeKKOziBYFJt3uclmcrJknXDvmXdJpuPCvX9J_da-rieHOKTfF7F5EykoxBshNqvMldlli-Wu7Xm3aqPHSrhHqvuCzM-0jzaqPqUO506AGPz7z-5KQ/s320/core+performance+endurance.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1063509799954334790.post-19270633083023178982009-07-22T13:04:00.002-06:002009-07-22T13:10:14.055-06:00Book Review #1: French Women Don't Get FatIf you have any issues with the pride (sometimes called snobbishness) associated with the French culture, this book may drive you crazy. However, if you don't care about that, this book is very informative, fun to read, and has some great ideas about creating a healthy self-concept and relationship with food.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361363804538110834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 136px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMT7r_QVAWobHCL-AI_3Yn6_LsGxvNk9O2Ry13E_702Mtj_aIVnDKzzpF_RBMC9UaJQAnWZtHinDCuK-iFuO09_JfSWizlkFqsRfFHXjSz39aKU2n0_oLBybguuKqEQocNza88ccQgLc/s320/French+Women.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>The reason I recommend this book to my clients and friends is that I feel that too often we tend to look for diet "fixes" rather than dealing with the problems we have with food. I'm not a big proponent of diets in the traditional sense. I STRONGLY disagree with the HCG diet fad going on right now, nor am I a believer in the Atkins concept. I understand that people get results with these diets. My problem is with what happens to them after the diet.</div><div></div><br /><div>Thus, this book. I feel like it helps readers realize how important food is, and how enjoyable it can be. I'm a major food lover. I really, really, really love it, and I wish everyone could love food AND love the way it makes them feel.</div><br /><div></div><div>Read it. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1