"5 Simple Rules for Eating Sug...
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Cross Country
1/30/11
Okay it was much warmer today. 30 degrees and sunny. I got to the Concord Recreation Center at about
3pm and Cross Country skiied for about 55 minutes. The snow was so deep I thought I was going to lose my poles!
I was sweating so much it was running down my face into my mouth. I had to stay on the shorter track about 1/3 of a mile. The big track was not cut by skiis but it was cut by walkers and went all over the place. There was a nice lady on the short track with me and I lapped her twice. I encouraged her she was gliding nice, not just walking.
Anyways, the trusty old Timex Iron man said I averaged 140 bpm and 900 calories, not too shabby for an old man ( 50 +).
Good Cardio for Sure. I will go to Great Neck next weekend for sure...
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Fat Loss Matrix - Calculate your Body Composition - lose weight Best Exercise Information ask the Trainer
Fat Loss Matrix - Calculate your Body Composition - lose weight Best Exercise Information ask the Trai...
Running and Old age
Running author George Sheehan always was my hero in the 80's when I was a running fool. Here is an essay he wrote about getting older. I can relate, but we still get stronger, physically and spirtually!
Running into Old Age (by George Sheehan)
"What I have lost I can afford to lose. What I have gained is something I cannot do without."
I first came upon the aging process in a race.
I felt no sense of advancing years in my day-to-day activity. My work week was unchanged: I wrote, I traveled, I lectured. Some people marveled at my energy and endurance. It was my weekend race that finally told me I was no longer young.
The changes that come with age are subtle-but not to a runner. My 10-K time measures me quite accurately. Any change in performance dictated by age is precisely recorded in...
Friday, January 28, 2011
Shakeology Cleanse
Shakeology Cleanse
The Shake Cleanse is meant to jump start you in your fitness, break a plateau or shred pounds fast & effectively in a healthy way. Please share your success in just 3 days!
Mission: To help as many people become healthier from the inside out. Internal health is the foundation to external beauty.
Products: Chocolate or Greenberry Shakeology
SHAKEOLOGY 3-DAY CLEANSE
The basics are as follows
3 SHAKEOLOGY Shakes a day
2 Cups of Green Tea a Day
1 or 2 pieces of fruit a day
1 salad for dinner
Only white grilled protein in salad
NO:
DAIRY, or EXTRA SUGARS
Only Low Fat Dressings.
You can put your 2 snacks before/after any of the MAJOR MEALS-Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
The fruit was optional, and I actually discouraged it some of you will need the calories where...
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Zen of Fitness/ Tony Horton Video
by Michael Kendrick"Zen of Fitness"- Finding reasons why you want to be healthy and fit so you can stay that way forever.
To all,
I hope everyone is having a great Monday. It was a long weekend at work and I am glad to finally be back at home.
As a Beachbody Coach, there are several different things that I have access to that other's don't. A few days ago I was scrolling around the coach's office and found several different videos. Of course the one that caught my attention was "Tony Horton". His video was called "Zen of Fitness".
As I watched the video, I began to take notes and thought I would pass those along to you.
I realize that we are all under some kind of stress. Each of...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Jack Lalanne
Derrick Z. Jackson LaLanne’s legacy of fitness
By Derrick Z. Jackson Globe Columnist / January 25, 2011
FITNESS PIONEER Jack LaLanne often joked that dying would wreck his image. LaLanne died this weekend at age 96, but it is our image we should be concerned about. Without him and all the exercise gurus he inspired, this flabby nation would be a lot fatter. He warned us a half century ago that we were wrecking ourselves physically. In one of those grainy black and white clips from his television show, he walked over to an American flag and asked viewers if they ever stopped to think about what made the flag possible. He said it was “the...
SUPERFOODS TO EAT !!
Attached are the main SUPERFOODS that we should be eating for weight control and weight Loss!
ALTHOUGH WE DON'T NEED TO EAT EVERYONE DAILY, WE SHOULD TRY TO FIT THEM INTO OUR WEEKLY MENU !
Superfoods
AVOCADO:Avocado contains a unique sugar called Mannoheptulose that has been shown to improve sugar metabolism. Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats which have been shown to have positive effects on weight and health. Avocado has been shown to have cancer protective properties, EGG WHITE:Egg whites are very beneficial for weight loss. Studies have shown eating egg whites promote an extremely low insulin response and release of the hormone glucagon, which triggers fat burning. The long digestion time of egg whites promotes increased gastric action and energy expenditure.
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE...
Day 24 Insanity Plyometric Cardio Circuit
Day 24 at 5 am
I did the Plyometric Cardio circuit with my good buddy Shaun T.
It was a tough workout, I was interrupted by a bloody nose, nature calling , the dog and my wife.
some how I still really brought it and burned just over 700 calories !!!
I am loving these workouts , still a bit sore/tight in the back, but I am feeling the increase strength in my legs, core and overall health. Got to my profile page for my Blog address, I have a great synopsis on the Blog about Superfoods. Please Connect as a follower I would greatly appreciate it!
X Mi...
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Veggie Soup
Found this on a healthy eating site!
Easy Carrot Soup Recipe (with Apples!)January 25, 2011 By Ivy Larson Leave a Comment Easy Carrot Soup Recipe with AppleI thought I’d share the easy carrot soup recipe I’ve been making a lot these days. I got big into making vegetable-based soups this past summer when I became friends with Jackie Wicks, co-founder of PeerTrainer. Jackie told me about how making big batches of vegetable soup were one of her secrets to making sure she got plenty of vegetable servings each day. As a busy working mom Jackie didn’t exactly have tons of free time to spend in the kitchen but having a big pot of vegetable...
Day 23 CPR & P90X
I just finished Day 23 , Cardio Power and Resistance( also know as CPR),
That is a great workout , I am starting to get a better power jump and more of them , Due to my old knees being a little tender, I wear ace braces, just elastic on both knees ; seems to help if only physcologically. It is cool, my calories were higher than ever (over 700) and my heart beat average is up to 130( a large increase), which is neat as it counts the warmup , stretch, circuits and the cooldown.
Just Bring It and you will get results !Thinking of doing a little chest and back tonight P90X !.
see you tomorrow
X Mi...
Monday, January 24, 2011
Day 21 Insanity PURE Cardio Week 4
Okay I did Pylo Circuit Saturday and the Cross country skiied yesterday.
It was about 19 degrees and sunny, Wind was cold
I tries our my new Under Armour tights and long sleeve tee-shirt , wow do they keep you warm !!
I skiied for about an hour or 5 miles. Love IT !!
Plan to go to Carlisle next weekend and ski a real course!
Was a little bit ticked off that people are so rude they walk the ski tracks , make your own tracks!
Oh well live is good and we are lucky to have our health right?
Finished Pure Cardio this morning, Heart rate was higher than ever and the calories were lower, Does that mean I am in better shape? I love this workout !! 19 minutes of pure hell!
Probably did not move as much?
I will need to do Cardio Abs after work
Peace & out
M...
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Review of Power 90 by homexrcizer
Is the Power 90 Workout Any Good? Can You Lose Weight With It?Posted on January 22, 2011 by homexrcizer
I’m about 9 weeks into the Power 90 program. This is a fantastic opener program if you are a couch potato and should get off the couch. But it’s not as detailed as I projected. I really think this is one of the best workout dvds. This is what you in reality receive.. .In my Power 90 reviews you’ll see that Power 90 offers a set of 2 DVDs with multiple workouts on both that change with the progression of the program. There isn’t an abundance of diverse workouts but they are valuable nevertheless. I ruined the exercise band at the first workout. It certainly doesn’t help that I’m 6 ’3″, so it was probably because of the space the band had to lengthen, but I have been using free weights and...
Friday, January 21, 2011
Healthy Aging: 10 Tips for Staying Young
Healthy Aging: 10 Tips for Staying YoungA positive outlook is the key to healthy agingBy Sharon O'Brien, About.com GuideThrow out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them -- that is why you pay them.
Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.
Enjoy the simple things.
Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music,...
Thursday, January 20, 2011
REVIEW- Power 90 Sculpt Circuit 1&2
POWER 90 Sculpt Circuit 1& 2.
Okay I promised a synopsis on Power 90 , Sculpt Circuit 1& 2.
This is the first Power 90 workout, I started this Video in Nov 2009, at about 40 pounds heavier than I am today and I just about died!
I loved this program!!
I did this program for about 30 days ( along with Cardio 1&2) and then moved on to Sculpt 3&4.
Power 90 is a 90 day program, 6 days a week, rest on Sunday.
To Summarize:
In the Video are Tony Horton , Shawn and the lovely Lisa, more on her later.
This Video is 29 minutes . He starts with a few minutes of stretching, this is very important for any and...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Pure Cardio & Cardio ABS
Day 17 Done
Did Pure cardio & Cardio ABS this morning , was not up to snuff, but definitely feeling better with the heart rate recovery and my wind ( VO2 max).
I have lost 7 pounds since January 1- Diet is perfect and I am working to get my wife more involved. Told her this morning that weight loss and gains in fitness are very hard and take a lot of work, sacrifice and diligence..
Rock on
Mik...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Pylometrics Cardio Circuit
I love this workout, it is at a point where i can do the entire video, good progress in two weeks!
710 calories !
Dig Deeper...
Monday, January 17, 2011
1/16/11 Cross Country Skiing
I have not gone Cross country Skiing since I moved to New England from my hometown ; Buffalo, NY.
No good excuses, just never did it...
So I finally went out yesterday and put on the thin boards.
Loved it , snow was very deep, wind was cold, but as you can see from the pictures it was a beautiful day.
Go out and enjoy the fresh air!!
It is your LIFE , JUST LIVE IT ...
Fit Test week 3 Insanity
WAY TO BRING IT !!!So I ran on Friday night at the Gym, did 3 miles, felt good
Pure Cardio & Cardio Abs was Saturday
Sunday I cross country skiied at Concord recreation center, wow lots of snow!!
This Morning Fit test
Here are my Fit test results for week 3 :
1)Switch Kicks 63(+2)
2)Power Jacks 65(+2)
3)Power Knees 120( +15)
4)Power Jumps 50(+12)
5)Globe Jumps 11(+3)
6)Suicide Jumps 15(+1)
7)Push up jacks 32(+2)
8)Low plank Obilques 50(+7)
Ready to put another hole in my belts, LOVE IT...
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Day 12 Insanity Cardio Power & Resistance
Love this workout , The pushups are intense. I actually burnedan all time high 740 calories this morning . Pretty good for a 39 minute workout. Abs are really feeling the concentration sqauts lunges and level 1 drills.
Pure cardio tomorrow
Fit test #2 on Monday 1/17/11 !
Lost 6 pounds since January1 ...
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Day 11- Insanity Cardio Recovery
Okay I did Cardio Recovery today. It did not go well , need my chiropractor but he canceld due to the snow yesterday. Going to do some Yoga later toda...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Fat Burning vs Sugar Burning
I finally understand why it is so hard to lose weight, at my age.
Here is a good article by Jenni and Nathan Oakes of Burst Club
They explain why HIIT(High Intensity Interval Training) is so effective for losing weight, fat, and toning up, and it even can assist with increases in muscle size and definition.
BURNING FAT vs >BURNING SUGAR Nathan & Jenni Oakes – BURST CLUBFat burning is a topic that gets much coverage from mainstream media. However, for all of the gimmicks and headlines claiming to turn the body into a fat-burning machine, the reality is that we are in the midst of an ever-growing obesity epidemic. What we are currently doing clearly is not working. This is due in part to the general population being unaware of the factors that influence the body’s ability...
Shoes
Crosstraining shoes
A lot of people that I post with have asked about the proper shoes for the Cardio parts of P90X and all of the Insanity workouts.
I recommend a good crosstrainer, Here is one I use, It is the 160 TA by Asics
It has good Gel cushioning and great lateral support.
Be sure to rotate in new shoes every 3-4 months as the EVA breaks down quickly.
Work out safel...
Insanity
Day 10 Insanity
Pylo Cardio Circuit
okay this was a breakthrough day for me
I was a bit discouraged as my workout yesterday was so-so, maybe a 2&1/2 out of 5. Knees were sore and I felt really old( not me ha-ha). I was able to sleep in due to the snow this morning and I had an extra cup of weak coffee( 1/2 &1/2).
Anyways I brought it really hard and felt I kept up with Shauns peeps pretty well.
Burned almost 700 (HRM watch is a bit high), and my knees feel a lot better. Okay back to work
maybe I will go crooscountry later if the roads are clear . Loving life
Work out people, it pays off HUGE !!
Peace & out
X M...
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