Adaptability in Action

Here's another great essay, written by Denis Waitley. It really is an interesting perspective, if you think about it. How many times do we do the same thing over & over again, expecting a different result? It has been said many times, but this is the definition of insanity. If you want a different result in your life, your workouts, your career or your love life, you need to do something different. Check out the essay & let me know your thoughts.Rebecca***********************************************************************************In...

Insanity- Day 11: Hanging In There!

I have so far stuck with the Insanity workouts, & it is really going well. I am still sore, but the good kind of sore. I seem to be able to keep up better with the DVD's, but there have been a couple of times that I skipped over a few minutes due to the time I had available.I did Cardio Circuit yesterday, kind of twice. I taught a class in the morning & used many of the Insanity moves on them. Then, later on in the day I did it again on my own, but skipped a few minutes to leave to go to the YMCA with the hubby. Then,...

Success Is Not an Accident by Brian Tracy

Sometimes I find stories or essays that really speak to me & I want to share them with the rest of you. This is one of them. I truly believe that we can accomplish anything we want in our lives, as long as we focus on that & realize that the first step is to think about what we do want, not on what we don't want. This essay by Brian Tracy explains that beautifully.Rebecca*************************************************************************************Success is not a miracle, nor is it a matter of luck. Everything...

Dr. Oz's "10 Years Younger in 60 Days" Challenge Day 5

On to day 5! How are you feeling so far???Do your Everyday Basics! Do the Yoga workout. Stop the calorie-restricted diet, BUT continue to eat nutrient-rich, calorie-poor healthy foods with ingredients that increase longevity. We'll call this the Age-Buster Food Plan. If you haven't tried yoga before this challenge, you will begin to feel the differece almost immediately. If you are a little intimidated to try it on your own, look for a class at your gym, a yoga studio nearby, or a parks & rec cla...

Dr. Oz's "10 Years Younger in 60 Days" Challenge Day 4

Day 4 already! Here is the doctor's order for today:Do your Everyday Basics! Do the Age-Buster 20-Minute Workout. Continue with the last day of your calorie-restricted diet. Check out his website at www.DoctorOz.com for this day & others!...

Makers of Quorn, the Chicken-Flavored Fungus, Sued for Not Disclosing Dangerous Reactions

I found this through "The Huffington Post". I'm not suggesting that you do or do not eat this product, but just passing along the information so you can make the best decision for you and your family.Vat-Grown Mold Tastes Like Chicken but Makes Some Violently Ill WASHINGTON—An Arizona woman has filed a class action lawsuit accusing Quorn Foods of not disclosing on labels the fact that some people have serious allergic...

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Dr. Oz's "10 Years Younger in 60 Days" Challenge Day 3

On to day 3 of Dr. Oz's "10 Years Younger in 60 Days". Be sure you start with day 1 & realize this is something you can start at any time & at any age. Okay, here is day 3:Do your Everyday Basics! Do the Yoga workout.Continue the calorie-restricted, body-basic diet. That's it for today. For more information, go to www.DoctorOz.com....

Dr. Oz's "10 Years Younger in 60 Days" Challenge Day 2

If you are following along, this is Day 2 of Dr. Oz's "10 Years Younger in 60 Days" Challenge. Even if you haven't started yet, really pay attention to what he is saying. I mean, who wouldn't want to be 10 years younger, at least health-wise? If you watch shows like "The Biggest Loser" or go to Real Age & take that survey, you know your body has it's biological age, as in how many years you've been on this earth, & your actual age, meaning how old your body thinks it is from what you've done or not done to it in the...

Dr. Oz's "10 Years Younger in 60 Days" Challenge Day 1

I don't know anyone that doesn't at least respect what Dr. Oz has to teach us. I am a self confessed mega fan of his. If you didn't know, he now has his very own show. I highly recommend it if you haven't caught it yet.He started today a "10 Years Younger in 60 Days" Challenge that he is doing in conjunction with Bob Harper from "The Biggest Loser". Here is what they have prepared for this challenge:Day 1:1. THE EVERYDAY...

Insanity- Day 5 Pure Cardio

This Insanity workout really was pure cardio, but I really had fun doing it. I still am not able to totally keep up with everyone on the DVD, so I just go as hard as I can. I burned over 400 calories by the time I was done too!One thing I am really liking able the Insanity workouts is the stretching. I have always been pretty tight in the hamstrings (even though I teach yoga) & Shaun T. focuses a lot on stretching. I could tell today that I am getting deeper into the stretches & I feel a lot less tight all over too.I...

Insanity- Day 4 Cardio Recovery

Recovery is right! Although this Insanity workout wasn't nearly as hard as the others so far, it still had it's challenging moments. Shaun T. has us holding squats which really make the quads burn, doing a variety of plank exercises (my favorite!) & holding lunges too. It was basically a power type yoga class. Nice & refreshing & helped work some of the soreness out of the muscles!My eating was spot on yesterday. Instead of keeping a food journal of what I have eaten, I am making out the menu the night before. That...

Insanity- Day 3 Cardio Power & Resistance

Insanity, Day 3. What can I say? I'm more sore than I have been in recent memory. I do have more energy too though, afterwards. I ended up feeling a bit queasy in the tummy shortly after finishing this workout. It has pretty much passed now.So, my favorite part of this one was the V pushups. This exercise you do by being in a downward dog sort of position & then do a pushup movement. Never done one quite like that before. Definitely felt it, that's for sure!I did start wearing out towards the end again. Hoping as time goes...

Insanity- Day 2 Plyo Cardio Circuit

Started Insanity Day 2 off being a bit sore from the fit test yesterday. Not too bad, but enough to confirm that I did in fact do some work yesterday. Good to know. Hadn't watched the plyo cardio circuit dvd, so wasn't really sure what I was in for, but I did start off pretty strong, I think. Looked at the heart rate monitor a few times, & each time it was in the 160's, so I know I was working at a pretty good pace.So, once I got towards the end, I did start to peter out a bit. There is a spot where Shaun T. tells you to...

Insanity- Day 1 Fit Test

Okay, just finished my Insanity Fit Test a little while ago. Have to say, I feel a bit pukey. I burned nearly 200 calories. I did better on some of the fit test than I thought. Overall, I think it will be an interesting journey.Here are the fit test results: Day 1Switch kicks: 125Power jacks: 56Power knees: 98Power jumps: 66Globe jumps: 9Sucide jumps: 16Pushup Jacks: 20Low Plank Ob: 36Be back tomorrow to give you an update & review of plyometric cardio curcuit. In the...

My Journey to Insanity Begins Today!

I finally did it. I got "Insanity", the most recent Beachbody workout program. It is made by Shaun T. of Hip Hop Abs fame, and is touted as "the hardest workout program ever put on DVD". From what I've read & the video blogs I've seen, it really is & I am a bit nervous.I've used plenty of the Beachbody programs, as well as other forms of exercise. The thing is, I seem to suffer from ADD, & end up wanting...