Archive for November, 2008
Tone Up Moves
Thursday, November 20, 2008 0:16 No Comments
I’m really digging the moves from Self’s “Slim down this weekend” workout in the November issue (p.154). Today I created a great workout by incorporating the Sunday tone up moves and a few moves of my own. And since the moves were fun, I was able to entertain my boys while I got in some toning time. Here’s what I was up to:
I grabbed a 4lb. medicine ball for me and a bunch of soft Nerf balls for the boys and we played “Can you do this?”. I started with some of the basic moves from the magazine (the belly bridge was the best), then I let them make up a few moves with the ball, and at the end I went back for the second set while they played catch.
1. Twist or Lunge
2. Belly Bridge
3. Ball Serve
4. Squat Toss
*Go to http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2008/11/slim-down-this-weekend to see the slide show of these moves.
These are my add-ons:
5. Squat Circle- Stand with feet slightly apart. Squat down with the ball in one hand. Then pass it from one hand to the other making a circle around your ankles five times.Stand back up and repeat for 2 sets of 12 reps changing direction of the circle after each set.
6. Figure 8- Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Squat down with the ball. Then pass it from hand to hand in and out of your legs in a figure eight pattern five times. Stand back up and repeat for 2 sets of 12 reps changing direction of the figure eight pattern after each set.
*Pictures of my moves to follow when a photographer gets home:)
“I Can’t Do Lunges…”
Thursday, November 20, 2008 0:08 No CommentsYou may have tried lunges in the past and had to give them up because of the pain they caused you in your knees. Well, if that’s the case, I have good news for you. As long as your doctor…
Autumn’s Super Foods…
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 23:49 No CommentsFlickr: webgirlpipThe fall can be a real bummer. Days get shorter and the weather gets colder. If it wasn’t for football, I’d go mental! Now if you’re jonesing for the fruits of summer. Remember, autumn ushers in a bounty of delicious fall vegetables. …
A Slow Metabolism – 2
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 21:24 No CommentsYesterday I started discussing the issues around metabolism. Here are a few more insights: Implement both aerobic and weight bearing exercise with your weight loss plan. Cardio burns more calories while exercising and usually for a few hours after activity….
No More Leftovers (lunch 11.19.08)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 18:27 No CommentsMike and I had the leftover minestrone soup for lunch and much to my own surprise there are no more leftovers — we didn’t waste a drop of that big pot. I think the soup tasted better today because the flavors had melded together even more. What’s great about soup is the nutrition that it packs — you don’t lose any nutrients in the cooking process because they all stay right in the pot with the broth! This recipe in particular contains 5 different vegetables, each a different color so I know I am getting a mini-multivitamin when I eat it. We are going to go out and do a couple errands now — too cold for a walk but a little fresh air is still a must! 
This Meal Provides Approximately: Grains = 3.5-4 ounces (-whole), Vegetables = 1.5 cups, Milk = minimal (cheese), Meat & Beans = 2 ounces, Oils = 1 teaspoon,