Most women over the age of 50 will start to struggle with weight loss, I am no exception. I share with you in my blog my struggles and successes. It's an on going journey that I work at every day. I would love to have you join me on the journey. Together we can be accountability buddies and encourage each other through the hurdles that we will inevitability encounter.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Gym vs. Home Workout
This past week I had the opportunity to try a 7 day trial membership to a very prestigious athletic club in the Lansing area. I have to admit I was very impressed with the establishment and all that it offers it members. I took advantage of the trial membership and tried many of the options that they have to offer. But, it only took me a couple of days to realize that the membership to a gym is not for me. A 40 minute workout quickly turned into a hour an a half commitment. How could I resist taking advantage of the hot tub and sauna's before taking a shower? I would get done with work at 5:00 but not get home until after 7:00 or 7:30 PM after working out. That is craziness! I have been using Beachbody home workout programs for the past two years. It is so easy to pop in a 40 minute workout DVD, complete the workout, jump in the shower and be done in less than an hour. When you are working 40 hours a week, it is hard enough to find an hour each day to fit a good workout in. So finding time to workout at a gym and take advantage of the amenities that they offer to justify the monthly price of membership is out of the question for me. I have paid $15 - $120 for the varies Beachbody programs that I have purchased. But, it is a one time purchase price and I own them. I can use and reuse the programs over and over for the rest of my life. Most of the DVD workout programs are a 30, 60 or 90 day programs. Once I complete one I try another. What I like about them is not every day is the same workout. Most of the programs come with several DVD's because there are so many workouts. I use my free WOWY membership to log the programs. Each day before I get ready to workout I go into WOWY and find out what workout I am scheduled to do today. And all from the convenience of my own home. I know some people say they can't do home workout programs because they are not motivated enough to keep doing it every day. My suggestion for that is to find a workout buddy. That buddy doesn't have to be committed to the same program as you, they just need to commit to working out like you. Then keep each other accountable. My workout buddy lives half way around the world. We continue to keep each other accountable simply by asking each other each day about our workouts. If you need a workout buddy I would be glad to help you. Find me on Facebook or leave a comment here.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Cheeseburger in Caseville
One of the down sides to the Cheeseburger festival if you are trying to watch your waistline is all of the cheeseburgers. We ate cheeseburgers for lunch and dinner for three days! Restaurants around town compete each year for having the best cheeseburger. You can't eat a cheeseburger at the same establishment more than once, you need to try cheeseburgers at different restaurants and stands and decide for yourself who has the best cheeseburgers. We decided that the best cheeseburgers came from the places that had the best condiments. My favorite was the stand that had green olives on their condiment table....yum.
Last week I blogged about setting goals and my commitment to regular workouts and eating healthier. Well guess what? I'm human and I fell off the weight loss bandwagon for the weekend. Unfortunately, real life often intrudes into the best intentions. I could do one of two things at this point. I could use this past weekend as an excuse, and before you know it, one skipped workout turns into two, and three...and I decide that it just isn't worth it and give up. OR I can admit that there are going to be times and situations that prevent me from staying on the path that I have set for reaching my goals. This past weekend I ran into a rock in the road. I have to find my way around the rock and get back on the path to reaching my goal. It is so easy to abandon our goals. You decide, are you going to make excuses and abandon the path or work hard to find your way around the rocks in the road as you journey toward a healthier life style? I found my way around the rock, come join me!
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
My Bucket List includes participating in a Triathlon
A year ago I said I wanted to participate in the Playmakers Classic Triathlon this year. Well guess what, I didn't train for it. I have participated in other types of races like the Filthy 5K and Warrior Dash but still have a triathlon on my bucket list.
Two weekends ago my friend Rachel and I participated in our first Warrior Dash at Mt. Morris, MI. We had so much fun that we are already registered for next year. We are encouraging others to sign up as well. I've posted pictures to my Facebook account. I had read on another blog to buy a disposable camera and put it inside a Ziploc bag so that it didn't get wet. I carried it in a fanny pack throughout the race so we could get pictures. I'm so glad that I did because now we have the pictures to remind us of the fun we experienced that day.
I'm always looking for something new to try, so if you hear of any races in the Mid Michigan area please let me know. I'm always up for a challenge and always looking for people to join me.
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Setting New Fitness Goals
Specific
Measurable
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Free Books for your Kindle
Do you enjoy reading? This past year I have read more books than I have read in years. I received a Kindle Fire for Christmas this past year and have found several web sites that offer free books each day.
A couple of these web sites have a daily email that you can subscribe to, and they will send you a list of the books that are available for free. If you see a book that you think you might like to read, you need to download it that day because often the books are only free for a day or a few hours. I have made the mistake of going back the next day to find the book has returned to the original selling price.These web sites offer books in all different genres. I personally like to read fictional books about the Amish or romance novels.
Did you know that you do not have to have to own a Kindle to read these free books? Amazon offers several free options for reading the Kindle edition of books.
Some of the books that I have read lately for free and enjoyed include,
A Time to Love by Barbara Cameron
The Keeper by Suzanne Wood
The Quiet Daughter Speaks by Evelyn Rich
Seasons: A Real Story about a Amish Girl by Elizabeth Yount
Finding Emma by Steena Holmes
Always the Baker Never the Bride by Sandara Bricker
Wild for You by Sophia Knightly
The Rent-A-Groom by Jennifer Blake
Something About Joe by Kandy Shepherd
If you have read a good book, I would love to hear your recommendation. I'm always looking for a new good read.
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