Mom's house 2.9 acres and many fun and loving memories planting gardens and working the land. Her flowers were amazing and just like her lovely, sweet........BEAUTIFUL!
Today the house closed, it sold and along with it many of mom's favorite trees, flowers and her pond. I am posting this so I can have the memory if all the good times we had in here and the things that she loved so much. Many we got on shopping adventures. For 24 years she spent making this hunk of land an amazing garden and home.
I will miss you and love you mom EVERY DAY for the rest of my life. I am grateful to be called your daughter and will always cherish time we spent together.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and STUCK to a good eating plan. I think I burned so many calories that I hope the pie doesn't count lol. I did the treadmill 2 days and 30 minutes of swimming I felt like I stayed on track pretty good.
Its been a very hard week for me. The first Thanksgiving without my mother, and clearing out her house for the closing has been very emotional to say the least.
The last time I went to visit I decided to film a few videos, and I did. Then this past weekend I decided to do a hard core fitness video, but I could NOT find the strength. After moving so much stuff I was so sore from top to bottom, and just drained with sadness. Ever get that way?
Its so not like me :-) I love how my mother's house looked it was so lovely, and I got a chance to post 1 of the 2 videos that I filmed there. There will be no more from her house, sadly...but I will always have the memory of these videos.
Breathe the latest DVD from Fabio Andrico also staring Yamila Diaz will have you feeling harmony in no time. No stress of the holidays, you will feel amazing after doing this easy routine for your everyday life. Who doesn't have 20 minutes to feel great?
This DVD contains 3 separate selections that will allow you to learn at your own pace. I like that!
If your new to Yoga (I started in 2009) or just want to get the most out of this program, start with Gradual Training in Complete Breathing (which I am new to this type of training so I learned a lot by starting there) then choose either the Short 20 minute which is filmed in a nice home/studio or the Basic 40 minute session....ahhh background :-)
Clear direction and beautiful scenery will have you melting, yeah the 40 minute section is with a beach background that is amazing and she is on the water floating, so cool. I can tell you this DVD is one of the BEST ones I have. The reason, I love the 20 minute section and will be adding this to my once a week down time or off day.
Plus the girl looks like Penlope Cruise ... she's adorable!
I know I have a huge collection and originally was not a big fan of Yoga but I think it has increased my stamina, patience and core.
I finally got 3 videos posted on my Youtube channel, I hope you like them. I need to do some more workouts I have so many in my head, just with mom passing its been a really slow go so I appologize.
We have this crazy woodpecker bird that eats from our feeder, he is so funny! (should put this to music) www.youtu.be/ApfpGTuYFKo
Then here is me losing 1 3/4" off my waist in 45 mins AND 1/2" off my neck www.youtu.be/0KIJjVEx9-E
Last night I went to Yoga at the studio just to do a new workout with Laura it was great! She does less moves but over and over again so you really get a good sweat. I did enjoy her style of teaching very much but I really was not that challenged in strength but in stretch for sure she really did a lot of hip openers.
Fire log stretches the outer hips intensely, particularly the piriformis, which is often the main culprit of sciatic pain.
This weekend on Friday I host a Yoga Glow by candlelight 7-8pm and Saturday early Relax and Recharge at 8.45-9.45am. If any of you are near STL and can come your welcome to just hit me up for the details.
I love an easy recipe and this is one I am making for Thanksgiving. If you have one you love please let me know. Thanks Ellipse Fitness and Ann Morrow!
Build and Burn Kettlebell Workout with Paul Katami
Ok I love this if you have time for it, a full hour plus a core bonus. I did do both but I would only do one if I were to do this again, and alternate.
I got it at Collage Video and according to their website "Certified instructor description: The primary workout is an aero/tone interval program that combines a kettlebell with a high step (“bi-level training”). Either piece of equipment boosts intensity — blended together they create a super-tough, super-varied workout. Each of the seven segments is different."
I have never thought of doing kettlebell with a step, so I spent the $19.99 and ordered it. It is intense and worth the money.
Recommend this only for those that have used kettlebells before, not beginners even though it is explained very well, you may get discouraged by the advance multi moves.
If you get board easy this is the workout for you! Drills, Drills, Drills you know 30 to 60 seconds can really boost the calorie burn. This is nothing like a Bob Harper workout at all, this is much more creative and multi-movements that will really get you drenched!
Paul Katami has other dvds but here is my take on this workout, creative yes, boring NOT!
Build and Burn:
Need - lighter weight kettle bell (I used a 12lb) or dumbell and a high step
Intro Clinic shows each move of the workout slow so you get it down before you begin, this is a great segment so be sure to watch it first.
Workout - Mix and Match Options 30 sec drills Cardio skaters w/row add single leg lift Swing squats Swing drop arm Step up suit case dead lift 3 satellite circle behind, circle backs Squat off board w/high pull Back lunge w/biceps curl gun slinger Step down clean to rack Step back lunges w/back pivot overhead press Single arm burpee 1 hand on step, plank on step w/row twist Windmill to plank w/hip lift
Cool down Bent knee chair cross 1 leg over Single leg hamstring stretch w/straight leg Clasp arms overhead bend w/mini back bend twist to side Clasp hand behind back then bend forward
Core bonus: 30 second moves each one adds on Seated crunch on step w/legs in Rack on right reach back obliques Seated crunch w/legs in and overhead bell Rack on left
2 min Squat jump, walk to plank add bell row x2 1 min each: Decline pike opp leg to opp elbow Single leg on step w/bridge w/crunch hold bell straight up overhead Roll back reverse crunch w/press up Crunch w/halo at top of crunch 30 sec Steering wheel crunch R & L 90 sec Crunch w/bench press R &L on center add Chop w/straight leg lift and straight arm 30 sec oblique twist Rolly polly Bent knee straight arm twist Hold shins lift body - curl cat - lift
Warm up Lunge w/twist Step ups R & L add halo Step off sides Step up w/twist R & L alt
Don't have much time to get your sweat on? Then I say get this workout! I love it and I will be adding this in from time to time.
Some of my favorite moves were Front lunge w/tricep head banger and the split squat wood chop!
Here is my Saturday workout:
Jackie Xtreme Time Saver Workout, yeah just 30 minutes you will be sweating blasting calories, really!
I give it a = Rating 10
Warm up Plie reach Toe jump forward and back Back lunge w/twist Toe jump w/punch
Workout Plie w/arm circle in and out and up Runner pose w/rear delt raise Curtsy side kick Squat pull over head Squat w/concentration curl Front lunge w/tricep head banger Chest fly w/front lunge Reverse lunge /punch and kick Wide squat pulley row Glute bridge w/fly Table top elbow to opp knee in Split squat wood chops Bicep curl outside w/knee tap then front curl Kneeling leaning side raise (Gate)
Cool down Twist runner lunge Forward sitting bend Butterfly bound angle Cross leg bent elbow side stretch over head
You can get this on Collage Video for $9.99 or Amazon. Here again is the link on the wraps if you missed it, last about 2-6 months www.trainertfitness.itworks.net
Its been a busy week, I am so glad its Friday. My sisters and nephew are coming to visit on Saturday. My workouts have been run/walks at lunch and no clients this week, lets hope there is a lot more knockout November workouts next week!
I am not into "quick fixes" I teach lasting results with a lifestyle fitness and healthy clean eating but I got a call from a friend and I thought I would go and support her. I did.
I actually did this cost me $25 for one wrap on my waist and lost 1 3/4" off my abs. Really. I have never seen a product that is not just a water weight loss but this one is amazing. It really works on flab, in addition to of course clean eating and working out. It took 45 minutes, and I am going to do this one more time on my chin as we age you know what happens........sigh!
What I liked about this is it can give you "hope and incentive" especially for new moms. I was not sure I wanted to try this product but when Amy told me her Zumba instructor had tried everything to get her abs to "pop" then did a waist wrap and there they were she was shocked!
And it last about 2-3 months, because it is a detox. The cream that is put on is what makes this work so good. Not sure all about it, smell like carmex but I saw a change and could use this just before my next fitness shoot.
Mom's house 2.9 acres and many fun and loving memories planting gardens and working the land. Her flowers were amazing and just like her lovely, sweet........BEAUTIFUL!
