Walking/Training

Did I mention I need team members for the AIDS walk as well as training partners? The AIDS Walk is Sunday October 21st. If you just want to donate, please go to:
http://www.aidswalkphilly.org/Donate.aspx?Key=000000136869

Checks can be made out to AIDS Fund and you can email me for my address. Even if you don't want to walk or donate, I would love some walking companions, maybe a few times a week or at least on Sunday. I was planning on walking for an hour at least once a week. Here's a proposed schedule for training in general (I'm not doing a 10 mile bike ride or swim, you have to be kidding me.) I do need to build stamina though

Building Stamina
This was an interesting article on how to build stamina. I love pick something you love and play with others. Next I really need to work on that diet especially if I'm getting into that Morticia outfit.

Vacation, All I Ever Wanted
Speaking of working out, I'm travelling to beautiful Indiana and to the lady I'm visiting - be prepared to watch me work out. It's pretty hilarious. See you all Wednesday.

Dude Yoga

So I needed to stretch out after my 20 minutes of intense cardio so I choose “Cardio Yoga” on ondemand. This guy appears with basketball shorts and matching shorts. He holds the stretches for 2 seconds and then says stuff like, “Breath like Darth Vader.” So this is clearly this is not for me. Yoga for me is stress release (although laughing at his poor cueing and bad hair was a release, I suppose.) Some stuff to check out that’s better is the AM and PM yoga sessions on exercisetv.tv. It’s free too.

The Great Chocolate War

I cannot stop eating sweets lately that’s why I’m working out so much lately. Even after reading that daily deserts bring colon cancer back (I don’t have colon cancer but what I’m saying is, it’s not healthy.) But at least I’m not the only one. Check out this article.


I’m Just an Inbetweener

I’ve lost some weight but I’m between sizes. I’m a 13 which is nearly impossible to find. The solution is to go to the weirdest stores in Philadelphia. My favorite thing is sometimes I’m a 14 or a 12. I hate clothing manufacturers. Why can’t they make clothes for women like they do for men, by waist size? I like to shop sometimes but not when I’m exhausted after work. I want to go in, find my size and go the heck home. Here are some tips on finding the almost impossible perfect pair of jeans – I bought one to wear with heels clearly since apparently they design all jeans for buttless 6 foot 14-year-olds:

You 08/08/07

Posts on the blog

I started posting non-newsletter posts on the crystalandyouonadiet.blogspot.com website. If you would like to share your own tips, I can give you administrative privileges.

What to eat and drink before and after exercise.

I was looking for info on what to eat after exercise but there are some really great hints on how much water to drink during and after exercise. I have to admit that I like to work out on an empty stomach in the morning if it’s going to be a short period (for instance I did 20 minutes of intense cardio this morning. ) I’m going to have to invest in snacks.
http://www.tpan.com/publications/positively_aware/jul_aug_02/eating_for_exercise.html

Trying new exercise On Demand

I tried Amazing Tone with Moira Merrithew. I never thought about using weights with stretching but it was very effective. She recommends these little weight balls but I substituted it with 3 pound weights and yoga blocks. Some of them are a little difficult to maneuver. Also Rob Glick offers some great, quick back stretches and yoga moves that you might want to try.
You can view these Comcast on demand or for free at exercisetv.tv

Get Down on Your Knees and Pray

All Hail the Hard Workout

I've been trying to get back into shape (mostly because I'm vain and want to look o.k. on the beach. I bought a man's small pair of shorts so I don't want to horrify all the other beach goers.) I tried an old workout, Cardio Kick Butt, on On Demand. Good lord, Violet Zaki kicked my rear. But it's effective.

Does the heat make you less hungry?

Are you all less hungry too? I usually eat like a horse when I'm working out this hot but I've been living on fruit, brie and bread. Yes, I'm slowly turning French. Maybe it's due to the fact that I'm taking Ambien and getting more sleep.

UV in Shampoo

I've been trying to sunscreen in shampoo to give myself extra protection when I'm exercising outside. But according Wikipedia, there isn't enough UV in any of these products to help:(

Best Sunscreens in the World

This is pretty good list. Of course, I own none of these but I find the Coppertone Hypoallergenic is great. I use the 45 SPF and doesn't cause me to break out.

You on a Diet August 2, 2007

Nap Power

I take one (about 20-25 minutes) before my Monday night class. It really helps. My friend calls it a disco nap.

I Did It

I bought my first bathing suit top in 16 years. Body image be damned.

The Acupuncture Continues.

Yesterday it was for iron which I had a major reaction to it. I broke out in hives and was all itchy. I couldn’t have beer or anything with grains, most fruit etc., etc. So I had a pretzel for breakfast and juice and yogurt for lunch. I’m on the Nicole Ritchie diet. Just a note, don’t have a conversation with your mother right before the treatment. It screws up your energy fields or something. I will say that I’ve managed not to get sick in the office so maybe it’s working out after all.

A Healthier Planet = A Healthier You

So lately, I’ve been taking small steps to try and make the earth a happier place. For instance, I never take receipts from the ATM and I don’t ask for plastic bags. I carry my big bag. However, I have to be extra vigilant in getting the salespeople not give me one. It’s bad for our marine animal friends and
“To make 100 billion plastic checkout bags per year, which is how many we use in the U.S. each year, it takes 12 million barrels of oil.”

That’s crazy right? I try to reuse my plastic bags if I do get them for groceries etc.


What’s the World’s Healthiest Bean?

My absolute favorite bean – the black bean.