If you are an avid exerciser, you know at times it can get boring. Personally, I look at different options for changing up my exercise routine. Helps to eliminate boredom as I know I can not do without exercise, not optional for me. Last summer was my bootcamp adventure, by no means was this easy, a very physical aggressive workout each time. This time, I thought it would be great to get a variety of exercises to promote a stronger core, shock my muscles so I can become stronger and leaner. I contacted Maggie (the owner) of Personal Euphoria. I had a phenomenal one-on-one session this morning. I did not know what to expect. We worked for 50-minutes on the reformer. A piece of pilates equipment with many levels of resistance. She had me warm up first with some gentle stretches, then went into several core exercises using resistance. I have to say it was very challenging, though I love a challenge. I was shaking and at times forgot to breathe! The best part, a bit of cardio at the end with a variety of jumping drills! Absolutely my favorite part! I did arrive to the session with lower back pain, but when the session was over, I felt great, my total body was stretched, open and pain free!
I will be back next Monday working on the reformer again, a complement to my current workout routine, that should definitely give me what I am looking for!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
The New Love of My Life
Over the last several weeks, I've really put a lot of attention into my diet. I have focused in on adding more raw foods to my diet. The new love of my life has allowed this to happen, we have a lot a common, get along well and are a great match. I'll come clean (no pun intented), I am in love with the Breville Juicer! Gotcha, no gossip here!
I've been juicing just about everything (i.e., kale, parsley, carrots, apples, oranges, etc). I have to admit, I normally never drink OJ or any other juices because of the high calorie count and sugar count. I personally rather eat my calories than drink them (ok, wine excluded, I am only human). I could not wait to juice oranges, what an experience! The flavor is fresh, organic, truly does taste like oranges and absolutely no match for the artificial store bought brands!
It is the simple things in life that can add quality to a healthier lifestyle!
I've been juicing just about everything (i.e., kale, parsley, carrots, apples, oranges, etc). I have to admit, I normally never drink OJ or any other juices because of the high calorie count and sugar count. I personally rather eat my calories than drink them (ok, wine excluded, I am only human). I could not wait to juice oranges, what an experience! The flavor is fresh, organic, truly does taste like oranges and absolutely no match for the artificial store bought brands!
It is the simple things in life that can add quality to a healthier lifestyle!
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