This is not my typical blog but I had to put something in writing. Living in Toronto we are keenly aware of all the security that has been put in place for the G20 & G8. I approve as we have seen what protestors have done in other countries that held these events.
What I do not approve of is the vandalism being created by the black masked group. I saw someone carrying a hammer and looking to use it. Why? How in God's name does destroying private property and beating up security guards at banks move your cause forward. It only makes you look like barbarians in my eyes and the eyes of everyone watching around the world. I completely agree is peacefull protest as we are a democratic society and we are able to voice our opinions. Creating kaos and trying to "out smart" (and I use the word smart loosely)the police is absolutely disgusting.
Get your word out but do not destroy property that does not belong to you. Currently there are 2 poloice cars that have been torched by this same group. My cousin Paul is a policeman and I worry about him when he is surrounded by rabble rousers who have no regard and seem to show up to provoke hate peaceful demonstrations. Who raised these people....certainly not anyone with common sense it would appear.
I will resume my blog this week but I truely felt the need to put this in writing. I would welcome any and all comments.
Barbra
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Days 213 to 220 - March 30 to April 6
Hi Everyone,
Just a quick note to let you know that I will not be communication for a few days. Went to the emerg today because I was having a lot of pain after a bump on my head. Once the bump went down I started to notice a lot of small, very painfull bumps. Turns out that I have shingles. They came because of the first bump on the head which triggered the spread. I did not know this but the virus sits at the base of your skull at the top of your vertabrae. When I bumped my head of the freezer door it shook the virus loose and it has attacked the left side of my head and the left ear and left side of neck. So far nothing on the right side but you never know. I am on a very strong anti inflammatory and a pill to try and control the spread. So far it just hurts like hell. If you have had shingles then you know what I am talking about. The anti inflammatory also makes me tired so I think bedrest for me for the next few days.
Once I am feeling better I will send out a new blog.
Take care
Betty
Just a quick note to let you know that I will not be communication for a few days. Went to the emerg today because I was having a lot of pain after a bump on my head. Once the bump went down I started to notice a lot of small, very painfull bumps. Turns out that I have shingles. They came because of the first bump on the head which triggered the spread. I did not know this but the virus sits at the base of your skull at the top of your vertabrae. When I bumped my head of the freezer door it shook the virus loose and it has attacked the left side of my head and the left ear and left side of neck. So far nothing on the right side but you never know. I am on a very strong anti inflammatory and a pill to try and control the spread. So far it just hurts like hell. If you have had shingles then you know what I am talking about. The anti inflammatory also makes me tired so I think bedrest for me for the next few days.
Once I am feeling better I will send out a new blog.
Take care
Betty
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Days 187 to 212 - March 4 to 29
Well I am now officially unemployed. I have been so busy the last 4 weeks handing over all my accounts and shutting down my office. I finally am starting to feel refreshed and back to myself. I took the last 3 days and just slept. It was exactly what I needed to do as I was physically and emotionally drained. Work for Amex Canada for the last 11 1/2 years has been very rewarding and I have learnt a lot that I will be bringing to my new vocation. For those of you who do not know I am going to be a Private Investigator. I am very excited and will start taking web based classes over the next couple of week. I need a little down time now but I am still working out with Kash my trainer. Kash is just finishing up her final college courses and then at the end of April she will have her degree.
To all my friends and family that have been so supportive during this tome I thank you very much. I could not have done this without you. To all my former collegues thank you for all the best buy gift certificates as I was able to get my printer scanner for pictures and my blackberry and blue tooth. It was great appreciated.
Per my previous post. We were talking about common sense things you should do for you and your family when it comes to picking out food.
Here are a few more tips to help to keep you healthy:
Avoid products that have ingredients that a grade school child can not pronounce.
Avoid products that make health claims. These manufacturers have the money and the governement contacts to get FDA approval for food products that have used bad or imcomplete testing. Farmers do not have that kind of money so they can not advertise about how much better their fresh products are.
Avoid products that have "lite" in their title. This also includes "lowfat" or "nonfat". Go back to my previous note..if it has more than 5 ingredients then do not buy it. And if you see salt or surgar in these 5 ingredients run like the wind.
Don't eat something that pretends to be something else. I stopped using margarine a couple of years ago because it was actually worse for me than butter. I don't use a lot of fats but when I do I make sure that they are pure and not full of transfats. If you can not afford butter then don't use anything. It is better for you that way.
I know that sometimes I am watching TV and all of the sudden an ad will come up for some sort of processed food and they make it look so good. Do not by products that are heavily marketed. They have the money to sell all
this crap and you should just turn the channel. We all have to learn to do that.
That's it for now. I will be accessing my blog more often as I now have the time.
I would love to hear from you if you have any ideas or suggestions for the blog and please do become a member.
Take care
Betty
To all my friends and family that have been so supportive during this tome I thank you very much. I could not have done this without you. To all my former collegues thank you for all the best buy gift certificates as I was able to get my printer scanner for pictures and my blackberry and blue tooth. It was great appreciated.
Per my previous post. We were talking about common sense things you should do for you and your family when it comes to picking out food.
Here are a few more tips to help to keep you healthy:
Avoid products that have ingredients that a grade school child can not pronounce.
Avoid products that make health claims. These manufacturers have the money and the governement contacts to get FDA approval for food products that have used bad or imcomplete testing. Farmers do not have that kind of money so they can not advertise about how much better their fresh products are.
Avoid products that have "lite" in their title. This also includes "lowfat" or "nonfat". Go back to my previous note..if it has more than 5 ingredients then do not buy it. And if you see salt or surgar in these 5 ingredients run like the wind.
Don't eat something that pretends to be something else. I stopped using margarine a couple of years ago because it was actually worse for me than butter. I don't use a lot of fats but when I do I make sure that they are pure and not full of transfats. If you can not afford butter then don't use anything. It is better for you that way.
I know that sometimes I am watching TV and all of the sudden an ad will come up for some sort of processed food and they make it look so good. Do not by products that are heavily marketed. They have the money to sell all
this crap and you should just turn the channel. We all have to learn to do that.
That's it for now. I will be accessing my blog more often as I now have the time.
I would love to hear from you if you have any ideas or suggestions for the blog and please do become a member.
Take care
Betty
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Day 149 to 163 - Feb. 4 to 18
I'm bbaaaacckkkkkk!
I am so very busy and unfortunately my blog has suffered because of this. I hope everyone is well and healthy. There is a lot of cold and flu around and I have succumbed myself. Better now but took the piss right out of me. Lot's of sleeping and getting myself back on track.
Did you know at the turn of the 20th century people used to spend over 16% off the wages on food and over 5.5% on medical. Now people spend around 9.5% of the wages on food and over 16% on medical. We also have the highest ever amount of children with diabetes.
We can attribute all of this to processed foods and fast food. For whatever reason people think it is okay to take their kids to McDonalds for happy meals. These "happy meals" are highly processed foods and full of bad fats. It would appear that people are either uninformed or just lazy and they are making poor decisions for the children and for themselves because if the kids are eating happy meals then the parents are eating burger meals with pop (full of sugar). I love the people who have a big mac meal with a diet coke...why bother.
I have gotten quite used to cooking on sundays and making stews, soups, chili, etc. and freezing it so that I can pull something out in the morning and it will be thawed by the time I get home and then I can just nuke it. I also bring fresh carrotts, celery, etc. with me to work as my morning snack and some fruit or dried fruit and almonds for my afternoon snack. I will drain a can of salmon, chop up some cucumber and tomatoes, use fat free dressing ( of which I keep a bottle at my office) and wrap up some 12 grain melba toast. It does not take a lot and it is all good for me. Sometimes if I am on the road and I know I will not be able to stop and eat a meal I prepared myself I will go to Subway and get one of their less that 6 grams of fat small subs and dress it with low fat dressing and lots of veggies on a whole wheat role. I do not get the chips and I do not get the pop. Just the lone sandwich. So you see there are other options out there besides the burger meal with fries and soft drink. Prepare ahead for the week and don't go crazy making a lunch...KIS (keep it simple).
A few tips:
When you go into a grocery store don't buy anything that your granmother would not recognize.
Avoid foods that have ingredients that no human would have in their cupboards.
Avoid any food that have either sugar or salt in their first 5 ingredients.
Avoid any food that has more than 5 ingredients.
I will have more tips in my next blog. Remember, fresh is better.
Off to Montreal for the weekend..speak to you all next week.
Betty
I am so very busy and unfortunately my blog has suffered because of this. I hope everyone is well and healthy. There is a lot of cold and flu around and I have succumbed myself. Better now but took the piss right out of me. Lot's of sleeping and getting myself back on track.
Did you know at the turn of the 20th century people used to spend over 16% off the wages on food and over 5.5% on medical. Now people spend around 9.5% of the wages on food and over 16% on medical. We also have the highest ever amount of children with diabetes.
We can attribute all of this to processed foods and fast food. For whatever reason people think it is okay to take their kids to McDonalds for happy meals. These "happy meals" are highly processed foods and full of bad fats. It would appear that people are either uninformed or just lazy and they are making poor decisions for the children and for themselves because if the kids are eating happy meals then the parents are eating burger meals with pop (full of sugar). I love the people who have a big mac meal with a diet coke...why bother.
I have gotten quite used to cooking on sundays and making stews, soups, chili, etc. and freezing it so that I can pull something out in the morning and it will be thawed by the time I get home and then I can just nuke it. I also bring fresh carrotts, celery, etc. with me to work as my morning snack and some fruit or dried fruit and almonds for my afternoon snack. I will drain a can of salmon, chop up some cucumber and tomatoes, use fat free dressing ( of which I keep a bottle at my office) and wrap up some 12 grain melba toast. It does not take a lot and it is all good for me. Sometimes if I am on the road and I know I will not be able to stop and eat a meal I prepared myself I will go to Subway and get one of their less that 6 grams of fat small subs and dress it with low fat dressing and lots of veggies on a whole wheat role. I do not get the chips and I do not get the pop. Just the lone sandwich. So you see there are other options out there besides the burger meal with fries and soft drink. Prepare ahead for the week and don't go crazy making a lunch...KIS (keep it simple).
A few tips:
When you go into a grocery store don't buy anything that your granmother would not recognize.
Avoid foods that have ingredients that no human would have in their cupboards.
Avoid any food that have either sugar or salt in their first 5 ingredients.
Avoid any food that has more than 5 ingredients.
I will have more tips in my next blog. Remember, fresh is better.
Off to Montreal for the weekend..speak to you all next week.
Betty
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Days 135 to 148 - Jan. 21 to Feb. 3
Hi Everyone
I know it has been a couple of weeks since my last blog but it has been very busy and the time just seems to slip away.
I had my book club dinner and we had a lovely meal. It started with jumbo shrimp cooked fast in a spicey sauce with a small slice of nan and a tequila lime cocktail sauce. I paired this with a tequila martini called an dirty cosmo. Next course was a soup made with mild chorizo, tomatoes and onions with various spices. You put a small piece of bread in the bowl and pour in the soup. Next we had leg of lamb that was soaking in red wine and spice for 24 hours and then baked. With the lamb we had baby red potatoes. For dessert we had an orange custard with grand marnier whipped cream. We had portuguese wines and a 6 year old tawny port that I got when I was in Oporto. It was a great dinner with great conversation, we even talked about the book.
Last week was my final week with my trainer Joseph until he comes back from Thailand. I will miss him as he has been great at starting me on my journey to getting into shape. I have now started with Kash, she is a level 2 trainer and she is quite good. Kash and I have started working on the burn portion of my fitness plan and trust me it is burning. And sweat, OMG. But I feel good and we are working the muscles in a different way and in different groupings. I know this will be another great part of my journey and that I am going to hurt a lot but it will be worth it.
This is all for today.
Thanks
Betty
I know it has been a couple of weeks since my last blog but it has been very busy and the time just seems to slip away.
I had my book club dinner and we had a lovely meal. It started with jumbo shrimp cooked fast in a spicey sauce with a small slice of nan and a tequila lime cocktail sauce. I paired this with a tequila martini called an dirty cosmo. Next course was a soup made with mild chorizo, tomatoes and onions with various spices. You put a small piece of bread in the bowl and pour in the soup. Next we had leg of lamb that was soaking in red wine and spice for 24 hours and then baked. With the lamb we had baby red potatoes. For dessert we had an orange custard with grand marnier whipped cream. We had portuguese wines and a 6 year old tawny port that I got when I was in Oporto. It was a great dinner with great conversation, we even talked about the book.
Last week was my final week with my trainer Joseph until he comes back from Thailand. I will miss him as he has been great at starting me on my journey to getting into shape. I have now started with Kash, she is a level 2 trainer and she is quite good. Kash and I have started working on the burn portion of my fitness plan and trust me it is burning. And sweat, OMG. But I feel good and we are working the muscles in a different way and in different groupings. I know this will be another great part of my journey and that I am going to hurt a lot but it will be worth it.
This is all for today.
Thanks
Betty
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Day 130, 131, 132, 133, 134 - Jan. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Hi Everyone,
Hope all is well.
We had a great time at my friend Liz's place on Saturday night as we helped our friend Rena belatedly ring in her birthday. Liz made a great dinner and Nancy made a great cake. We tried many types of wines and just talked and laughed, it was a great evening.
I have my book club ladies over this Saturday and for my menu we are visiting Portugal I can't tell you the menu as it is a surprise but it will be great and I sent out the wine choices this evening. I will tell you all about it after the dinner and I may put in a few recipes.
Last blog we talked about staying on course and I said on this post I would give you some tips:
1) Focus on progression and not perfection. There will be days when you will miss your workout, feel sic, too tired, demotivated and you will eat that chocolate bar...you can count on this. It happens (it has happened to me) but you must put it beg=hind your and get back on schedule. Don't get down on yourself and don't gove up on yourself.
2) Schedule your workouts in an appointment book (I use Joseph who posts all my workouts in his calender and I know what they are every week). Treat your workout like any appointment that you schedule and hold yourself to it.
3) Make realistic and attainable goals and give yourself a time-frame. You will continually reach your goals and have reason to celebrate.
4) Celebrate your successes whether large or small. You did it and it just takes one step at a time.
5) Have a support network...I have Joseph and a personal trainer will always have your back.
6) Do a variety of activities. This will help prevent boredom which can cause you to give up. Be fun and creative. I swim, train with Joseph and use my treadmill.
7) Book you fitness/health assesments every 6-8 weeks to measure your results and fitness benefits. Don't do it to soon because if you have just lost a small amount you can get discouraged.
8) Pat yourself on the back. You are doing great and you will be fit for life.
That is all for now.
Take care
Betty
Hope all is well.
We had a great time at my friend Liz's place on Saturday night as we helped our friend Rena belatedly ring in her birthday. Liz made a great dinner and Nancy made a great cake. We tried many types of wines and just talked and laughed, it was a great evening.
I have my book club ladies over this Saturday and for my menu we are visiting Portugal I can't tell you the menu as it is a surprise but it will be great and I sent out the wine choices this evening. I will tell you all about it after the dinner and I may put in a few recipes.
Last blog we talked about staying on course and I said on this post I would give you some tips:
1) Focus on progression and not perfection. There will be days when you will miss your workout, feel sic, too tired, demotivated and you will eat that chocolate bar...you can count on this. It happens (it has happened to me) but you must put it beg=hind your and get back on schedule. Don't get down on yourself and don't gove up on yourself.
2) Schedule your workouts in an appointment book (I use Joseph who posts all my workouts in his calender and I know what they are every week). Treat your workout like any appointment that you schedule and hold yourself to it.
3) Make realistic and attainable goals and give yourself a time-frame. You will continually reach your goals and have reason to celebrate.
4) Celebrate your successes whether large or small. You did it and it just takes one step at a time.
5) Have a support network...I have Joseph and a personal trainer will always have your back.
6) Do a variety of activities. This will help prevent boredom which can cause you to give up. Be fun and creative. I swim, train with Joseph and use my treadmill.
7) Book you fitness/health assesments every 6-8 weeks to measure your results and fitness benefits. Don't do it to soon because if you have just lost a small amount you can get discouraged.
8) Pat yourself on the back. You are doing great and you will be fit for life.
That is all for now.
Take care
Betty
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Day 128, 129 - Jan. 14, 15
Happy Saturday everyone.
I went on Thursday morning and I got weighed and measured. Since I started keeping track of my weight I am down 18 pounds and I am down 6 inches. I lost a total of over 10 lbs. of fat and have gained muscle. I still need to up my water. I thought 2 litres of water was good but Joseph wants me to go upto 3 litres of water based on my exercise regime. My caloric intake has also gone down based on my weight loss.
I am very pleased with these results however I know it is just the beginning. I need to contunue to work hard and step it up a bit more. I feel that this is a really good start.
I now have to get new bras as I have lost an inch and half on my chest and all mine are to big for me now.
This is a great lead in to my next topic.
Staying on course:
This is not going to happen overnight and if you are looking for a quick fix it will never last. It is a process of continual growth.
You do not have to go over the top to get great results. But you to have to continue and be consistent. Fitness does not take anymore time that it takes to have a bath or prepare a meal. It you spend at least 30 minutes three times per week doing fitness activities you will be in better shape than 90% of the population.
In my next blog I will share with you some pratical tips.
I am now going to update my body composition and measurements.
Have a great weekend.
Betty.
I went on Thursday morning and I got weighed and measured. Since I started keeping track of my weight I am down 18 pounds and I am down 6 inches. I lost a total of over 10 lbs. of fat and have gained muscle. I still need to up my water. I thought 2 litres of water was good but Joseph wants me to go upto 3 litres of water based on my exercise regime. My caloric intake has also gone down based on my weight loss.
I am very pleased with these results however I know it is just the beginning. I need to contunue to work hard and step it up a bit more. I feel that this is a really good start.
I now have to get new bras as I have lost an inch and half on my chest and all mine are to big for me now.
This is a great lead in to my next topic.
Staying on course:
This is not going to happen overnight and if you are looking for a quick fix it will never last. It is a process of continual growth.
You do not have to go over the top to get great results. But you to have to continue and be consistent. Fitness does not take anymore time that it takes to have a bath or prepare a meal. It you spend at least 30 minutes three times per week doing fitness activities you will be in better shape than 90% of the population.
In my next blog I will share with you some pratical tips.
I am now going to update my body composition and measurements.
Have a great weekend.
Betty.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Day 123, 124, 125, 126, 127 - Jan. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Betty back on line. It has been a pretty busy week and I have 4 days in a row when I have to get up at 500am.
I got some upsetting news this week that my trainer Joseph has to go away in a month. I am hoping it is only an LOA and he will be back but he won't know until tomorrow. He has recommended another fellow, Chris P., to take over while he is gone but I don't know if Chris wants the 600am shift and I have yet to meet him. It will be hard because Joseph and I work well together and he gets my quirky sense of humour. I will keep you informed when I have the info.
Tomorrow I go for my official weighin and measurements. Today Joseph put me through a last chance workout (for those "Biggest Loser" fans) and I am so feeling it right now. I will post my results on my next blog, wish me luck.
I got my new NordicTrack on Saturday. It is an A2550 Pro series and it is huge. It has capacity for 12 miles per hour and an incline of 10%. I can run it manually or program in everything I want it to do. It has an EKG heart monitor, stereo sound system that I can hook my IPOD up to. I can also attach to my laptop and track my progress. It has many more options but I am just getting them all sorted out.
I paid extra to have it delivered and set up and it was so worth it. Pay the money and have it set up right and balanced properly. Plus I would have need at least a couple of people to just get it upstairs, never mind set it up. OY!
My friend Tina asked for the poster of the stretches and when I have my scanner up I will scan and add to the blog.
This past weekend I made a hamburger stew and I am going to post the recipe tonight. It is nonfat and full of veggies.
That's it for tonight.
Betty
I got some upsetting news this week that my trainer Joseph has to go away in a month. I am hoping it is only an LOA and he will be back but he won't know until tomorrow. He has recommended another fellow, Chris P., to take over while he is gone but I don't know if Chris wants the 600am shift and I have yet to meet him. It will be hard because Joseph and I work well together and he gets my quirky sense of humour. I will keep you informed when I have the info.
Tomorrow I go for my official weighin and measurements. Today Joseph put me through a last chance workout (for those "Biggest Loser" fans) and I am so feeling it right now. I will post my results on my next blog, wish me luck.
I got my new NordicTrack on Saturday. It is an A2550 Pro series and it is huge. It has capacity for 12 miles per hour and an incline of 10%. I can run it manually or program in everything I want it to do. It has an EKG heart monitor, stereo sound system that I can hook my IPOD up to. I can also attach to my laptop and track my progress. It has many more options but I am just getting them all sorted out.
I paid extra to have it delivered and set up and it was so worth it. Pay the money and have it set up right and balanced properly. Plus I would have need at least a couple of people to just get it upstairs, never mind set it up. OY!
My friend Tina asked for the poster of the stretches and when I have my scanner up I will scan and add to the blog.
This past weekend I made a hamburger stew and I am going to post the recipe tonight. It is nonfat and full of veggies.
That's it for tonight.
Betty
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Day 118, 119, 120, 121, 122 - Jan. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Sorry it has been a little while since my last blog. Pretty busy but now things have calmed down and I am back on track again.
I am very happy to announce that my good friends Tina and Mark are back in Chicago. Tina came in to Toronto on Wednesday and we had agreat time and got caught up and laughed a lot. It is nice to know that she is just a short plane ride away and not an 18 hour flight anymore. Although I am happy that she got to experience China and Nanc and I got to go and visit her there and I walked on the great wall. I might not have gone quite so soon if it had not been that Tina was in China. And while she was at my place she did a phone interview with the company she worked for when she left for China and they hired her back and she now has a job. So it looks like things are looking up for Tina.
My friend Mary took my Gazelle Edge and her and her husband Enzo took me out to dinner at my favorite restaurant Al Lago on the Lakeshore. Mike the owner does all the cooking and serving and he is just great. There is no menu so you tell Mike what you want and he cooks it up for you. I love the concept and everything is always great. Mary and Enzo liked it as well.
You've may remember that I told you very early in my blog that the best part of working out for me in the stretching. I still believe that with all my heart, really. I do like the working out and Joseph is great but I love the stretching. Joseph can now stretch my muscles far more than they could at the beginning. I am quite amazed. And it is imperative that you stretch after every exercise session. At home I have a poster of stretches that I can do after I workout. And don't stretch prior to your work out as your muscles should be warmed up before you stretch.
Stretching helps you become more flexible and is one of the key ways to stay young and increase the amount of activities you can do. Joseph just commented today that I can now do way more squats that I could at the beginning and that is because I am more flexible. At the end of your workout you should stretch for about 5 minutes, using stretching as a way to decompress, relax and rejuvenate. Stretching is a very important element in your personal fitness program. It lengthens tendons, warms up ligaments and prepares joints for work. I can attest to this as I can do more with my arthrytic knees that I ever could. As a result of stretching you will increase your range of motion, reduce muscle tension, prevent injury and just feel good all around.
Here are some formulas for successful stretching:
1) Relax while you are holding the stretch and the tension in the muscle should disappear. Picture your muscles getting longer as you are stretching.
2) Your breathing needs to be slow and controlled. If you are unable to breathe properly during a stretch you are not relaxed. Breath out initially if you bend over and then breathe slowing during the stretch. Do not hold your breath.
3) Initially you may find it helpful to count to yourself the number of seconds you have been stretching.
4) Remember the ideal time to stretch is when the muscles are already warmed up. If you stretch between sets or after your workout, it helps lactic acid and products out of the muscles.
5) Schedule a portion of your workout time for stretching and take 15 minutes at home to concentrate on your major muscle groups.
6) Make sure you are in a balanced position when stretching to prevent jerky, unsafe movements.
If anyone would like a copy of my stretching poster just send me an message and I will post it on my blog.
Next blog I will tell you all about my new Nordic Track which is being delivered and setup today. I am quite excited.
That is all for today.
Betty
I am very happy to announce that my good friends Tina and Mark are back in Chicago. Tina came in to Toronto on Wednesday and we had agreat time and got caught up and laughed a lot. It is nice to know that she is just a short plane ride away and not an 18 hour flight anymore. Although I am happy that she got to experience China and Nanc and I got to go and visit her there and I walked on the great wall. I might not have gone quite so soon if it had not been that Tina was in China. And while she was at my place she did a phone interview with the company she worked for when she left for China and they hired her back and she now has a job. So it looks like things are looking up for Tina.
My friend Mary took my Gazelle Edge and her and her husband Enzo took me out to dinner at my favorite restaurant Al Lago on the Lakeshore. Mike the owner does all the cooking and serving and he is just great. There is no menu so you tell Mike what you want and he cooks it up for you. I love the concept and everything is always great. Mary and Enzo liked it as well.
You've may remember that I told you very early in my blog that the best part of working out for me in the stretching. I still believe that with all my heart, really. I do like the working out and Joseph is great but I love the stretching. Joseph can now stretch my muscles far more than they could at the beginning. I am quite amazed. And it is imperative that you stretch after every exercise session. At home I have a poster of stretches that I can do after I workout. And don't stretch prior to your work out as your muscles should be warmed up before you stretch.
Stretching helps you become more flexible and is one of the key ways to stay young and increase the amount of activities you can do. Joseph just commented today that I can now do way more squats that I could at the beginning and that is because I am more flexible. At the end of your workout you should stretch for about 5 minutes, using stretching as a way to decompress, relax and rejuvenate. Stretching is a very important element in your personal fitness program. It lengthens tendons, warms up ligaments and prepares joints for work. I can attest to this as I can do more with my arthrytic knees that I ever could. As a result of stretching you will increase your range of motion, reduce muscle tension, prevent injury and just feel good all around.
Here are some formulas for successful stretching:
1) Relax while you are holding the stretch and the tension in the muscle should disappear. Picture your muscles getting longer as you are stretching.
2) Your breathing needs to be slow and controlled. If you are unable to breathe properly during a stretch you are not relaxed. Breath out initially if you bend over and then breathe slowing during the stretch. Do not hold your breath.
3) Initially you may find it helpful to count to yourself the number of seconds you have been stretching.
4) Remember the ideal time to stretch is when the muscles are already warmed up. If you stretch between sets or after your workout, it helps lactic acid and products out of the muscles.
5) Schedule a portion of your workout time for stretching and take 15 minutes at home to concentrate on your major muscle groups.
6) Make sure you are in a balanced position when stretching to prevent jerky, unsafe movements.
If anyone would like a copy of my stretching poster just send me an message and I will post it on my blog.
Next blog I will tell you all about my new Nordic Track which is being delivered and setup today. I am quite excited.
That is all for today.
Betty
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Day 115, 116, 117 - Jan. 1, 2 ,3
Here I am starting my blog for 2010. I can not believe that a new year is alreay upon us but is surely is.
Nancy, Cynthia and I had a really lovely New Years eve, Great food, great conversation, funny movie and then champagne at midnight. The next morning we got up and had some coffee, champagne and orange juice and a really nice breakfast. It was a great way to bring in 2010.
Now I am getting my mind and body back on the game. The holidays are over and I am starting the year right. I went out to Sear's today to get my new NordicTrack treadmill. Got a really great deal...regular $2,000.00 for $999.00. Can't do better than that. I have a Gazelle Edge if anyone wants it...you just have to pick it up and it is yours. I need to make room for my new treadmill.
I followed all of Josephs suggestions and made sure that the treadmill I got did everything it should and had all the right running parts. The salesman knew his stuff and walked me through everything. It will be delivered and setup sometime by the end of this week.
Now is the time to get started are your program. Only 150 days to bikini weather. I'll be ready, will you?
That's all for tonight. Next blog we will talk about flexibility and my favorite thing about my workout...stretching.
Have a great night.
Betty
Nancy, Cynthia and I had a really lovely New Years eve, Great food, great conversation, funny movie and then champagne at midnight. The next morning we got up and had some coffee, champagne and orange juice and a really nice breakfast. It was a great way to bring in 2010.
Now I am getting my mind and body back on the game. The holidays are over and I am starting the year right. I went out to Sear's today to get my new NordicTrack treadmill. Got a really great deal...regular $2,000.00 for $999.00. Can't do better than that. I have a Gazelle Edge if anyone wants it...you just have to pick it up and it is yours. I need to make room for my new treadmill.
I followed all of Josephs suggestions and made sure that the treadmill I got did everything it should and had all the right running parts. The salesman knew his stuff and walked me through everything. It will be delivered and setup sometime by the end of this week.
Now is the time to get started are your program. Only 150 days to bikini weather. I'll be ready, will you?
That's all for tonight. Next blog we will talk about flexibility and my favorite thing about my workout...stretching.
Have a great night.
Betty
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Day 113 & 114 - Dec. 30 & 31
Well here we are...on the verge of a new year...2010. Remember 2000 and all the people that thought the world was going to end and planes were going to fall out of the sky. Well we are still here and we are still going strong.
I already had a call from my friends Tina and Mark at 1150am this morning to wish me a happy new year. The are celebrating in Hanoi and it was 10 minutes to midnight there. They were keeping it cool as they have an early plane tomorrow as they are now heading back to the US to live again. I know it will be a culture shock for them for the first while but there will settle back in again. I will actually be seeing Tina on the 6th when she comes in to see her family. I am really looking forward to it as I have not seen her since China. Now that was a workout...we just kept moving but we saw everything that we wanted to. If you want to read their final blog in Xiamen then you can access from my blog.
Speaking of work outs...I have seen Joseph twice this week and I really am back on track. The back is 95% better and I am getting back into my routine with him again. I would totally advise anyone to get a personal trainer. It is amazing how they push you to endurances that you did not know that you had. And they make sure that you are doing everything correctly so that you do not hurt yourself. This is the best thing that I have ever done and Joseph pushes me to limits that I would not push myself...I know this about me and I now have so much more energy and strength. And I like it...really I do.
The new year is coming and this is the time that you make those New Years resolution. Trust me when I say that personal training in the way to go. If you join Goodlife they have a 2 week program you can start with that gives you 6 training sessions...try it...you'll like it and then you can sign up for more sessions. I highly recommend this. It is what I did and I am so very happy.
So make that resolution and keep it. I would be happy to answer any questions that you have. It is the first right step.
Tonight my friends Cynthia and Nancy are coming over for the evening and we are going to ring in the new year together. I would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous new year.
Talk to you next year.
Betty.
I already had a call from my friends Tina and Mark at 1150am this morning to wish me a happy new year. The are celebrating in Hanoi and it was 10 minutes to midnight there. They were keeping it cool as they have an early plane tomorrow as they are now heading back to the US to live again. I know it will be a culture shock for them for the first while but there will settle back in again. I will actually be seeing Tina on the 6th when she comes in to see her family. I am really looking forward to it as I have not seen her since China. Now that was a workout...we just kept moving but we saw everything that we wanted to. If you want to read their final blog in Xiamen then you can access from my blog.
Speaking of work outs...I have seen Joseph twice this week and I really am back on track. The back is 95% better and I am getting back into my routine with him again. I would totally advise anyone to get a personal trainer. It is amazing how they push you to endurances that you did not know that you had. And they make sure that you are doing everything correctly so that you do not hurt yourself. This is the best thing that I have ever done and Joseph pushes me to limits that I would not push myself...I know this about me and I now have so much more energy and strength. And I like it...really I do.
The new year is coming and this is the time that you make those New Years resolution. Trust me when I say that personal training in the way to go. If you join Goodlife they have a 2 week program you can start with that gives you 6 training sessions...try it...you'll like it and then you can sign up for more sessions. I highly recommend this. It is what I did and I am so very happy.
So make that resolution and keep it. I would be happy to answer any questions that you have. It is the first right step.
Tonight my friends Cynthia and Nancy are coming over for the evening and we are going to ring in the new year together. I would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous new year.
Talk to you next year.
Betty.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Day 108 to 112 - Dec. 25 to 29
Can you beleive that Christmas is over and it is only 2 days to 2010. I found this to be a difficult year work wise ( had to displace some employees)and a busy time personally ( 3 weeks in China, starting my weight loss journey). The year just seemed to slip by me and before I know it, 2010.
I got back to reality this morning and did a work out with Joseph. Believe it or not I acutually missed him...lol. Really, I know that when he is there I am more geared to work out as I know I will have him pushing me. I worked out on my gazelle while he was away last week but it is not the same.
I am looking at turning in my gazelle and getting a treadmill. Joseph is going to help me pick out one that is good and will last. Don't get me wrong, the gazelle is great but I need something more sophisticated that allows for heartrate and incline, etc.
I am back on my eating program after all the Xmas goodies, which I was very good about, but you can enjoy and then get over it. I give a lot of chocolates, etc. that I receive for Xmas to others who I know will enjoy more and then they are not in my house. That brings me to tonights discussion point, nutrition.
Learning and understanding some basic nutrition can really jump start your results. (go back in my archives for foods you can eat). Exercise and proper nutrition together help your body become a self-regulating system that will find its own way for your good health.
Nutritional tips for life:
1) Think of food as nourishment for your body and a way to improve your health.
2) Eat several small meals 4-6 per day.
3) Never skip a meal. Doing this advises your body to slow down your metabolism.
4) Make sure that every meal is balanced. Proteins should be the size of the palm of your hand. Complex carbohdrates should be fist sized. Fist sized portions of fruits or vegetables at each meal and for snacks - upto seven in total. Limit fat intake to just whats necessary.
5) Drink eight 8 oz glass of water per day and have one especially when you are exercising.
6) Plan you meals ahead for the week so you are prepared at meal times.
7) Set up your home for success, just have nutritious food and snacks.
8) Drink a glass of water prior to each meal. It will decrease the likelihood of your overeating.
Next blog I will talk about personal training and how it can work for you.
That's all for tonight.
Betty
I got back to reality this morning and did a work out with Joseph. Believe it or not I acutually missed him...lol. Really, I know that when he is there I am more geared to work out as I know I will have him pushing me. I worked out on my gazelle while he was away last week but it is not the same.
I am looking at turning in my gazelle and getting a treadmill. Joseph is going to help me pick out one that is good and will last. Don't get me wrong, the gazelle is great but I need something more sophisticated that allows for heartrate and incline, etc.
I am back on my eating program after all the Xmas goodies, which I was very good about, but you can enjoy and then get over it. I give a lot of chocolates, etc. that I receive for Xmas to others who I know will enjoy more and then they are not in my house. That brings me to tonights discussion point, nutrition.
Learning and understanding some basic nutrition can really jump start your results. (go back in my archives for foods you can eat). Exercise and proper nutrition together help your body become a self-regulating system that will find its own way for your good health.
Nutritional tips for life:
1) Think of food as nourishment for your body and a way to improve your health.
2) Eat several small meals 4-6 per day.
3) Never skip a meal. Doing this advises your body to slow down your metabolism.
4) Make sure that every meal is balanced. Proteins should be the size of the palm of your hand. Complex carbohdrates should be fist sized. Fist sized portions of fruits or vegetables at each meal and for snacks - upto seven in total. Limit fat intake to just whats necessary.
5) Drink eight 8 oz glass of water per day and have one especially when you are exercising.
6) Plan you meals ahead for the week so you are prepared at meal times.
7) Set up your home for success, just have nutritious food and snacks.
8) Drink a glass of water prior to each meal. It will decrease the likelihood of your overeating.
Next blog I will talk about personal training and how it can work for you.
That's all for tonight.
Betty
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Day 99 to 107 - Dec. 16 to 24
Can you believe it has been over 100 days since I started my journey. I can't but it is true. To date I am 18 pounds lighter and I am feeling better. Except for a few back issues I am coming around. I really have enjoyed working with Joseph my trainer and I am looking forward to 2010.
I am been very busy lately ( it is Xmas time ) and tonight I am cooking dinner for my family and tomorrow I am cooking dinner for my family. I will be at my sisters tomorrow morning to see Daphne and Jesse open their gifts and then have Christmas breakfast with them. They will come over to my house on Christmas night, along with my friend Nancy, and we will be sitting down to our tradional primerib dinner with all the fixins.
I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I will be back to my regular blogging next week and will start my next blog with nutrition.
Please everyone have a safe and happy holiday season.
Betty
I am been very busy lately ( it is Xmas time ) and tonight I am cooking dinner for my family and tomorrow I am cooking dinner for my family. I will be at my sisters tomorrow morning to see Daphne and Jesse open their gifts and then have Christmas breakfast with them. They will come over to my house on Christmas night, along with my friend Nancy, and we will be sitting down to our tradional primerib dinner with all the fixins.
I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I will be back to my regular blogging next week and will start my next blog with nutrition.
Please everyone have a safe and happy holiday season.
Betty
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
DAY 94, 95, 96, 97, 98 - Dec. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Michele and I had a great time in NYC. We got to see the tree in Rockafeller centre, we shoppped and we saw a great pay "In the heights". We had a wonderful dinner at the "Osterio del Cirqu" and we had drinks at the top of the Penninsula hotel. Then before you knew it it was time to come home again. But we brought Michele's 50th in with a bang. And we would not have done it without the support of her husband Dave.
Last time I blogged it talked about Strength and Resistance training. I mentioned all the major muscle groups. The reason we should do strength and resistance training is to help you achieve long-term weight loss and weight control. You do this by increasing the muscle in your body, (the amount of lean body mass), and you will have a higher metabolic rate will be. This means you will burn more calories on a daily basis even when you are sitting or laying down (imagine that). This higher metabolic rate also makes it easier to maintain your weight.
Why do we strength train?
- a more toned and shapely body
- increased muscular density and strength
- increase bone density, which reduces the chances for osteoporosis
- increase agility and power
- improved posture and flexibility
- improved self-esteem
- and finally, your body is really a bigger engine burning more fuel - in terms of calories.
Next blog will be a little more on nutrition.
That's all for tonight.
Betty
Last time I blogged it talked about Strength and Resistance training. I mentioned all the major muscle groups. The reason we should do strength and resistance training is to help you achieve long-term weight loss and weight control. You do this by increasing the muscle in your body, (the amount of lean body mass), and you will have a higher metabolic rate will be. This means you will burn more calories on a daily basis even when you are sitting or laying down (imagine that). This higher metabolic rate also makes it easier to maintain your weight.
Why do we strength train?
- a more toned and shapely body
- increased muscular density and strength
- increase bone density, which reduces the chances for osteoporosis
- increase agility and power
- improved posture and flexibility
- improved self-esteem
- and finally, your body is really a bigger engine burning more fuel - in terms of calories.
Next blog will be a little more on nutrition.
That's all for tonight.
Betty
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Day 91, 92, 93 - Dec. 8, 9, 10
Can you believe it is almost Christmas. I can't. I am glad I got a lot of my shopping done in China in April.
It has been so busy at work with social functions and year end work that has to be completed. I am so happy between Xmas and New Years when most of my offices are closed and I can finally get caught up with my emails and start to prep for 2010.
I am back training with Joseph and it feels good to be back on track. My lower back has been bothering but Joseph is working with me to get my back better and it is working. A little bit at a time.
Working with Joseph I have started to learn some of the terminoly for the parts of my body that we are working on. They are:
Upper Body:
Back
Chest
Shoulders
Biceps leg
Triceps
Lower Body:
Gluteus/Glutes/Buttocks
Quadriceps/Front of thigh
Hamstrings/Back of upper
Calves
Abdominals
On my next blog I will be discussing strenght and resistance training. It will take a few blogs to complete.
I am going to New York with my friend Michele for her 50th birthday. Her wonderful husband Dave is footing the bill for both of us. We are staying at the Flatotel Hotel, seeing a broadway matinee show, dinner at a 5* restaurant and drinks at the top of the Penninsula hotel with champagne at midnight to officially ring in Michele's birhtday. And of course shopping and heading over to Rockafeller Centre to see the tree and the ice skaters.
So I will not bw blogging until Monday night.
Have a great weekend and stay warm.
Betty
It has been so busy at work with social functions and year end work that has to be completed. I am so happy between Xmas and New Years when most of my offices are closed and I can finally get caught up with my emails and start to prep for 2010.
I am back training with Joseph and it feels good to be back on track. My lower back has been bothering but Joseph is working with me to get my back better and it is working. A little bit at a time.
Working with Joseph I have started to learn some of the terminoly for the parts of my body that we are working on. They are:
Upper Body:
Back
Chest
Shoulders
Biceps leg
Triceps
Lower Body:
Gluteus/Glutes/Buttocks
Quadriceps/Front of thigh
Hamstrings/Back of upper
Calves
Abdominals
On my next blog I will be discussing strenght and resistance training. It will take a few blogs to complete.
I am going to New York with my friend Michele for her 50th birthday. Her wonderful husband Dave is footing the bill for both of us. We are staying at the Flatotel Hotel, seeing a broadway matinee show, dinner at a 5* restaurant and drinks at the top of the Penninsula hotel with champagne at midnight to officially ring in Michele's birhtday. And of course shopping and heading over to Rockafeller Centre to see the tree and the ice skaters.
So I will not bw blogging until Monday night.
Have a great weekend and stay warm.
Betty
Monday, December 7, 2009
Day 90 - Dec. 7
I'm back. I know it has been a while and let me tell you it has been quite a ride.
Cynthia and I had a lovely holiday at the Punta Cana Princess All Suite Resort and Spa. Unfortunately Cynthia and I must have caught a bug on the plane. Cynthia was quite sick on the first 3 days and then seemed to get a little better. I was fine at the resort but started to feel in on the Sundaay after we got home. I got one workout with Joseph and then I went down. Hot and cold sweats, achy, cramps, fever and then it turned into a really bad head and chest cold. Cynthia relapsed after we got home and was also sick in bed. Needless to say I have not been to work out with Joseph in almost 2 weeks. I am back tomorrow and ready to get back in action.
Cynthia and I worked out for a few hours every day while we were on holidays. We both actually lost weight while we were away and we really didn't skimp on anything. The water was great and we would go out to where the sand dropped off under your feet and we would walk in the water for about 45-60 minutes a couple of times a day. That really worked the butt and the triceps. Then we would work out in the pool as well. We both had some time at the spa and spent about one hour at the casino (it was a sad little casino).
This past weekend was cookie making time. We make these 2 Italian cookies every year with all my cousins and my friend Nancy. We make dozens and dozens. I give them away to my aunts and uncles and cousins. It is a tradition that goes back to my grandmother and my mom and dad and now the cousins and when my niece is old enough I will get her making them as well. My cousin brought her daughter for the first time this year and we got her working.
We had our book club dinner this past Saturday and my god, it was fabulous. Joanne and Kim really went all out, And it doesn't hurt that Joanne teaches in the hospitality division of George Brown and gets all kinds of food from the chefs. It was a nice evening with good food and great company.
Thats all for tonight.
Betty
Cynthia and I had a lovely holiday at the Punta Cana Princess All Suite Resort and Spa. Unfortunately Cynthia and I must have caught a bug on the plane. Cynthia was quite sick on the first 3 days and then seemed to get a little better. I was fine at the resort but started to feel in on the Sundaay after we got home. I got one workout with Joseph and then I went down. Hot and cold sweats, achy, cramps, fever and then it turned into a really bad head and chest cold. Cynthia relapsed after we got home and was also sick in bed. Needless to say I have not been to work out with Joseph in almost 2 weeks. I am back tomorrow and ready to get back in action.
Cynthia and I worked out for a few hours every day while we were on holidays. We both actually lost weight while we were away and we really didn't skimp on anything. The water was great and we would go out to where the sand dropped off under your feet and we would walk in the water for about 45-60 minutes a couple of times a day. That really worked the butt and the triceps. Then we would work out in the pool as well. We both had some time at the spa and spent about one hour at the casino (it was a sad little casino).
This past weekend was cookie making time. We make these 2 Italian cookies every year with all my cousins and my friend Nancy. We make dozens and dozens. I give them away to my aunts and uncles and cousins. It is a tradition that goes back to my grandmother and my mom and dad and now the cousins and when my niece is old enough I will get her making them as well. My cousin brought her daughter for the first time this year and we got her working.
We had our book club dinner this past Saturday and my god, it was fabulous. Joanne and Kim really went all out, And it doesn't hurt that Joanne teaches in the hospitality division of George Brown and gets all kinds of food from the chefs. It was a nice evening with good food and great company.
Thats all for tonight.
Betty
Friday, November 13, 2009
Day 65 & 66 - Nov. 12 & 13
Well tomorrow my friend Cynthia and I leave for 1 week at Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. We are staying at the Princess All Suite Resort and Spa - Adults only. Can not wait. I will not be blogging at this time unless I can get access to a computer. So the next time you hear from me will be Sunday, Nov. 22.
This week Joseph really worked me out, I think he was trying to make up for next week when I will not be training with him. I am a little sore but nothing that a week on the beach won't cure. Cynthia and I are planning on hitting the gym and walking the beach and doing some aquatics so I will keep up the routine.
This is a great lead into my topic tonight:
Travel Fitness Tips:
1. Beat jet lag - get a 30 minute cardio workout as soon as you can upon arrival at your destination.
2. Eat as light as possible.
3. Drink as much water as possible. Plan on one 8 oz. bottle per hour travelled.
4. Get up and walk around on the plane as least once every hour.
5. Dress in loose fitting clothing.
6. Stay in hotels that have well-equippeed health clubs. It will make it easier for you to exercise.
7. Get a good workout within several hours before you travel. ( I did with Joseph this morning)
8. Use the time during an airport layover to do some walking.
9. Avoid alcohol and salty foods.
10. Experience will teach you some of your own.
That is all for tonight. Talk to you in a week.
Betty
This week Joseph really worked me out, I think he was trying to make up for next week when I will not be training with him. I am a little sore but nothing that a week on the beach won't cure. Cynthia and I are planning on hitting the gym and walking the beach and doing some aquatics so I will keep up the routine.
This is a great lead into my topic tonight:
Travel Fitness Tips:
1. Beat jet lag - get a 30 minute cardio workout as soon as you can upon arrival at your destination.
2. Eat as light as possible.
3. Drink as much water as possible. Plan on one 8 oz. bottle per hour travelled.
4. Get up and walk around on the plane as least once every hour.
5. Dress in loose fitting clothing.
6. Stay in hotels that have well-equippeed health clubs. It will make it easier for you to exercise.
7. Get a good workout within several hours before you travel. ( I did with Joseph this morning)
8. Use the time during an airport layover to do some walking.
9. Avoid alcohol and salty foods.
10. Experience will teach you some of your own.
That is all for tonight. Talk to you in a week.
Betty
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Nov. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 - Day 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
I have been experiencing some low grade nausea this week. Not sure if it is a bug or what. It is crazy weather with it being cold then warm. I had better not get sick though because I am leaving for the DR on Saturday. I am still training with Joseph though, not letting anything stop me because I am going to be away for a week. But I think that Joseph is trying to make up for it with really working me out hard. I am pretty sore tonight.
My talk tonight is regarding fitness over forty years of age.
1) Unless you have health problems you should start excercising as soon as you can. Go easy at first and progress gradually. Be persistent and exercise regularly.
2) The best way to start is walking which is a natural movement. Start with a moderate walk and then add streching and strength work as you go along. ( wrist or ankle weights)
3) You do not have to work out hard. Recent research has proven that regular moderate exercise will provide you with significant health benefits.
4) You can improve your physical appearance at this age. Physical imporvement, including weight liss, bodily dimensions, and overall muscle toning may be accomplished at any age.
5) Exercise will help you live longer. The sooner you start, the greater chance you will resist lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. The major benefit of exercise may not be, however, the fact that you live longer, but may be the increased quality of life you live.
6) Regular exercise will help you fight off osteoporosis. Exercise increases bone density by improving calcium retention. It will give you sturdier bones in the face of advancing age.
7) "Normal" age related changes such as reduced sexual performance, increase in weight, reduction in strength and bone mass, increased blood pressure and decreased cardio-respiratory function, may, in fact, not be normal for those who exercise regularly.
8) Regualr exercise encourages the body to use sugars eficiently thus reducing the chance of adult onset diabetes.
9) A well rounded program including cardio work, strength training and flexibility work is the best combination. All of the systems in your body will benefit fromthis type of well-rounded "cross training" program.
10) You should consider each exercise session as a workout. Why not try three workouts a wekk - 20 to 30 minutes of cardio exercise and the rest in stength and flexibility. If you can't do it this way, spread it out through the week to included these components. The key of course if regularity and consistency over a period of time.
Next time we will talk about travel fitness tips.
That's all for tonight.
Betty
My talk tonight is regarding fitness over forty years of age.
1) Unless you have health problems you should start excercising as soon as you can. Go easy at first and progress gradually. Be persistent and exercise regularly.
2) The best way to start is walking which is a natural movement. Start with a moderate walk and then add streching and strength work as you go along. ( wrist or ankle weights)
3) You do not have to work out hard. Recent research has proven that regular moderate exercise will provide you with significant health benefits.
4) You can improve your physical appearance at this age. Physical imporvement, including weight liss, bodily dimensions, and overall muscle toning may be accomplished at any age.
5) Exercise will help you live longer. The sooner you start, the greater chance you will resist lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. The major benefit of exercise may not be, however, the fact that you live longer, but may be the increased quality of life you live.
6) Regular exercise will help you fight off osteoporosis. Exercise increases bone density by improving calcium retention. It will give you sturdier bones in the face of advancing age.
7) "Normal" age related changes such as reduced sexual performance, increase in weight, reduction in strength and bone mass, increased blood pressure and decreased cardio-respiratory function, may, in fact, not be normal for those who exercise regularly.
8) Regualr exercise encourages the body to use sugars eficiently thus reducing the chance of adult onset diabetes.
9) A well rounded program including cardio work, strength training and flexibility work is the best combination. All of the systems in your body will benefit fromthis type of well-rounded "cross training" program.
10) You should consider each exercise session as a workout. Why not try three workouts a wekk - 20 to 30 minutes of cardio exercise and the rest in stength and flexibility. If you can't do it this way, spread it out through the week to included these components. The key of course if regularity and consistency over a period of time.
Next time we will talk about travel fitness tips.
That's all for tonight.
Betty
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Day 56, 57, 58, 59 - Nov. 3, 4, 5, 6
I swear, as it gets closer to Xmas I jsut start getting busier and busier. I do not have one weekend open until after the New Year. Plus the fact that I am trying to get my building energy efficient with a new tankless water heater, new low flush toilets in all the apartments, upgrading the insulation in the attic and new energy star windows through out the building. I am getting as green as I can. And my friend Cynthia and I are heading to Punta Cana in the DR on Nov. 14. WOW!
I got a call from my friend Michele's husband asking me if I had a free weekend in December as he wants to send his wife Michele to New York for her big birthday. I had the actual weekend of her birthday left and he said that would I accompany her, all expenses paid. I am certainly not going to say no to that and Michele and I will have a blast. We are going 5* all the way. Will tell you more about it later.
Today lets talk about Lifetime Health Calender Dates:
1) After age 18 you should have your blood pressure checked every 2 years.
2) Every 2 years, also get a check of your cholesterol and HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels.
3) After 25, women should have a Pap smear every two years to screen for cervical cancer.
4) Beginning at age 30 breast self-examination should be carried out by everyo women at least every 3 months and there should be a medical examination yearly or every other year.
5) Aftr 40 every women also should have a mammographic examination at least every 2 years.
6) For both men and women oevr 40, there should be a year test of stool for blood, which can be an indication of bowel cancer.
7) After 50, both men and women should have a sigmoidoscope examination of the large bowel every 6 to 7 years to detect any polyps that may be cancerous.
8) Weigh yourself monthly. If your weight is 20% or more above what is considered desirable for your height and build, it presents a health risk.
9) After 35, have a simple eye tension test every 5 years to check for possible glaucoma.
10) Between ages 20-40, have your blood hemoglobin level checked every 2 years for anemia detection and after 60 have it check annually.
11) Have regular general physical examinations.
Lets talk about fitness over 40 years of age in my next blog.
Have a good evening.
Betty
I got a call from my friend Michele's husband asking me if I had a free weekend in December as he wants to send his wife Michele to New York for her big birthday. I had the actual weekend of her birthday left and he said that would I accompany her, all expenses paid. I am certainly not going to say no to that and Michele and I will have a blast. We are going 5* all the way. Will tell you more about it later.
Today lets talk about Lifetime Health Calender Dates:
1) After age 18 you should have your blood pressure checked every 2 years.
2) Every 2 years, also get a check of your cholesterol and HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels.
3) After 25, women should have a Pap smear every two years to screen for cervical cancer.
4) Beginning at age 30 breast self-examination should be carried out by everyo women at least every 3 months and there should be a medical examination yearly or every other year.
5) Aftr 40 every women also should have a mammographic examination at least every 2 years.
6) For both men and women oevr 40, there should be a year test of stool for blood, which can be an indication of bowel cancer.
7) After 50, both men and women should have a sigmoidoscope examination of the large bowel every 6 to 7 years to detect any polyps that may be cancerous.
8) Weigh yourself monthly. If your weight is 20% or more above what is considered desirable for your height and build, it presents a health risk.
9) After 35, have a simple eye tension test every 5 years to check for possible glaucoma.
10) Between ages 20-40, have your blood hemoglobin level checked every 2 years for anemia detection and after 60 have it check annually.
11) Have regular general physical examinations.
Lets talk about fitness over 40 years of age in my next blog.
Have a good evening.
Betty
Monday, November 2, 2009
Day 53, 54, 55 - Oct. 31, Nov. 1 & 2
Went and had a workout with Joseph theis morning. My knee was getting better but I think I overdid it at aquatics on Saturday. Anyway, doesn't stop me from working out. Today I am officially 15 pounds down. It is working out to about 2 pounds per week. My sister also commented that I am looking more toned and that made me feel good. I am getting my girlish figure back..yay!
Tonight we are going to talk about having fun while exercising. With a little experimenting, you will discover your fitness program can be built around a variety of activities that you enjoy most. Sticking to your program is not just for your body but for you mind as well. Moving your body helps you to think more clearly, it reduced drowsiness, sluggishness and feelings of depression, eases tension and improves sexual function, increases self esteem and your overall sense of well being.
Consider a variety of activities; indoor, outdoor, recreational, and social to keep things interesting and fun. Include things that don't require a lot of planning or preparation like walking, biking, hiking or gardening. Don't forget to include a group exercise class - bring a friend and it's even more fun. Just like my sister and I who do aquatics together every saturday.
I like the personal training because it is fun, effective, safe and provides me with the variety to keep me motivated and seeing results.
Pick 3 activities that are fun and that you would like to include as part of your fitness program. Mine are:
1) Swimming
2) Walking
3) Belly Dancing ( going to try this in 2010 )
Next post we will discuss our "Lifetime Health Calendar Dates".
Have a good evening.
Betty
Tonight we are going to talk about having fun while exercising. With a little experimenting, you will discover your fitness program can be built around a variety of activities that you enjoy most. Sticking to your program is not just for your body but for you mind as well. Moving your body helps you to think more clearly, it reduced drowsiness, sluggishness and feelings of depression, eases tension and improves sexual function, increases self esteem and your overall sense of well being.
Consider a variety of activities; indoor, outdoor, recreational, and social to keep things interesting and fun. Include things that don't require a lot of planning or preparation like walking, biking, hiking or gardening. Don't forget to include a group exercise class - bring a friend and it's even more fun. Just like my sister and I who do aquatics together every saturday.
I like the personal training because it is fun, effective, safe and provides me with the variety to keep me motivated and seeing results.
Pick 3 activities that are fun and that you would like to include as part of your fitness program. Mine are:
1) Swimming
2) Walking
3) Belly Dancing ( going to try this in 2010 )
Next post we will discuss our "Lifetime Health Calendar Dates".
Have a good evening.
Betty
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