I’m getting re-acquainted with the therapy ball for exercising. The exercise options are endless. Or at least enough to fill a good 30mins.
I’m also trying to do intervals with the weight machines and dumbell exercises I do…do. Here’s what to do:
Pick an interval time, either 15 seconds (for dumbells) or 30 seconds (for weight machines). Let’s pick 30 seconds.
Select a weight that you usually can do without jeopardizing your form. Perform the exercise for 30 seconds counting the number of repetitions you’re able to do.
Now rest for 30 seconds.
Repeat 2 or 3 times than move on to the next exercise.
If you can do “30 within 30″, time to increase the weight a bit. If not, this gives you a good objective way to rate your progress and hopefully decrease a bit of the gym boredom b/c it’s like a “game”, right?
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I hate her. Sort of. The hate comes from jealousy. Heather just turned 40 years old and celebrated by performing an act on stage at a cirque de peopledoingcrazythingswithscantclothing show in Vegas. I think it was Ka. A few years ago she took this shot (below) and decided to take up pilates and yoga.
Then during a recent press show junket I heard her say that she had to cut back because her stomach was getting “too flat”. She was too lean.
Yeah. Me too.
Allegedly, she loves organic foods and eating “healthy” as well.
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This sounds uncomfortable, and yet…I’m intrigued! I want to incorporate this into my yoga practice.
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Did you know it’s National Snack Food Month? Celebrate in style like the hip fit chick you are!
Super Bowl is this weekend! Here are some game day food suggestions: popcorn, flaxseed chips, pita chips, multigrain chips (or multigrain anything!) guacamole (made without sour cream), salsa, soup, shrimp cocktail, bean & brown rice burritos etcetc.
If you are BBQ-ing a great dessert is to do fruit kabobs on the grill and dip ‘em afterwards in marshmellow sauce. No fat!
I’m not going to even suggest that you cut up a bunch of veggies, like carrots and celery, and eat those. Not only is that tip overused and therefore “tired”, but I can’t imagine something so uninspiring as to sit there snacking on raw veggies while watching TV. ((yawn))
If you drink beer, make it of the light variety. If you are trying to cut down on gluten, then wine will be the way to go for you. Either way, for every sip, take 2 sips of water.
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juxtaposition blahblahblah…
But seriously-what would we do without camera phones?!!
From the ground up: Loub’s, Current & Elliot, Dior
Tags: fashion, fashion over 30, fashion over 40, fashion tips, outfits, style, style blog, trends
What do you think?
goinggggg…
baaaaaaack….
fail. messy. messy hair. messy boots. messy bewbs.
Whenever I feel the urge to wear a turtleneck with an outfit, I’m going to try and remember Brit Brit. Not. Flattering.
NOT a Duff…
but FAB
All up in da club….
fail. b/c NO ONE should dress like this to the airport!
making sure the hairs intact….
fail. (see above)
FAB. but marginal
FAB. What a sec, haters; she’s drowning in this vest, yes. But it’s totally appropriate and in style. Likey.
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How do you store your jeans & pants?
I’ve tried several methods including the tri-fold and then stacking ‘em & the “huggable”-type hangers that look like THIS: 
Truly, NOTHING has worked well and given me the ability to SEE what’s clean & ready-to-go and provide efficient use of closet space. (Important considering how much struggling I go through in the mornings to dress and…then there was THIS!!)
Here is something that might work for you that I discovered at the local BB&B store:
Initially designed for belts, it’s a cost effective (aka: cheap) way to hang at least 4 different denim pairs by their belt loops.
It spins so you can rotate the fixture in the closet to get ahold of a particular pair. It looks really creative and is an efficient way to have easy access to your jeans! The only problem is, this works well if you have 20-24 pair; if you have to have 6 or more “belt spinners” to accomodate your massive collective (…uh, don’t ask), this could take up too much space depending on how the racks/bars are hung.
I eventually went back to individual hangers with (2) clips to hang my jeans. I use the “belt spinners”, though, for leggings and scarfs.
Tags: closet makeover, closet organization, closet re-do, closet tips, denim, fashion tips, fit chick, jeans, leggings, style, style blog, trends
Who knew?!
Who knew, not only that Dita does pilates and Ashley runs (!) but these outfits qualify as ‘exercise wear’?!
*The following excerpts were taken from Exhale’s e-zine this week: “SLOW DOWN! Winter wants us to slow down. The problem is that we live in a world that asks us to function on a Spring/Fall pace, while all of nature goes to sleep during the Winter. We tend to go against our own human nature to keep pressing forward, get a million things crossed off our lists. Part of finding balance in life is realizing how to function with nature and get our to-dos finished at the same time! We can slow down and still be productive. Think about what your body is really asking you for and try to honor that. Try to understand that slowing down is part of the cycle and one we must honor to maintain optimum health. Identify the areas in your life where you can give yourself a little “chill” time to satisfy your body’s desire to rest. We don’t have to stop being healthy just because we are slowing down…
EAT UP! Everything in winter grows down, so naturally potatoes, sweet potatoes, winter squash, are everywhere! …Focus on whole grains, steamed veggies, and sweet potatoes. This provides a beautiful array of colors, are warm and hearty, and packed with healthy goodness. Even though winter foods may seem daunting, don’t be afraid! Keep them simple and they will be naturally delicious and waist friendly!…
Try and understand that winter is here to serve you, to center you, to challenge you, and to help you appreciate all the life that is around you the rest of the year. So get cozy everyone, enjoy your down-time, your food, and your loved ones…Spring will be here before you know it.”
* For 4 foods that help you look younger, CLICK HERE Sweet potatoes fries!?!? I’m IN!
* Are you balanced? Your chakras, is what I’m refering to, silly! And no, I’m not. There are 7. I know that. There are several on-line quick quizzes that will tell you which ones need stimulation and which ones are…overly stimulated depending on your current lifestyle. I’m intrigued by the ROOT Chakra; it’s the “grounding” chakra. Apparently things like yoga, color therapy, dance and affirmations (hearing a LOT about that this week…must be a sign…). Very interesting.
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FAB (and totally age-appropriate)
FAB (’cept- lose those socks under the peeptoes before you exit the plane)
FAB with a closer look. B/c at first, I thought it was some crazy 2-piece tunic and skirt over jeans.
FAB (but I’m over a fringe bag)
FAB
FAB
FAB
FAB! Check it out…FLATS!
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Several months ago we resigned our status as renters to be….((angels sing)) homeowners!
“Looks”, and inspections, are deceiving because it’s easy to disguise ((apparently)) a home that hasn’t been maintained well but “prettied up” for market.
Oh there is good “bone” structure and all that. A good “canvas” to work with. Which is a good thing because once we were living here and discovered the clipped electrical lines, mold, drain clogs, etc. we could console ourselves and think about juicy tax refunds. Right? Riiiiiight?
For several years, my closet consisted of boxes, crates, a portable clothing rack on wheels and some suitcases. NOW I have a walk-in. With a window.
And then before the holidays, it fell down.
Here’s what we did:
* We discovered that the racks were not put into the drywall but mounted unto pieces of wood that were akin to 2×4’s so any type of anchoring hardware would not sit flush with the wall. This made it difficult to rehang the racks/bars and shelving.
* We cut pieces of thick dowl wood (like a cane), and shoved them under the shelving corners (running vertically from the carpet-like stilts!) to bolster underneath the shelving -in case it starts leaning downwards again.
* Then we put spacers on all the hooks holding the re-hung bars/racks because the racks never did sit to the bottom of the hooks-because of the wall mounting issue abovementioned.
* We went to the Container Store and told them the dimensions and what we needed for the side wall. I wanted shelving for my purses and I wanted it to sit as flush as possible (b/c of those big stupid pieces of horizontal wood…). I told them how high I wanted the space/height on each shelf and then they told me how many shelves we can make from floor (using the carpet floor as the first shelf-no need to buy another one just to sit untop of the carpet) to ceiling using the measurement I gave for the wall’s height. PERFECT. & CUSTOM. The order included all the shelving, all the screws & hardware plus the vertical runners (x2) (with slots for shelf arms) for one price, as well.
* Hanging items…THIS is still an on-going project. I started with the ‘huggable’ type. Then I freaked out!
TO BE CONTINUED.
ps- ashes? right after we moved in there was a forest fire over the hill…
Tags: closet makeover, closet organization, closet re-do, fashion over 30, fashion over 40, fit chick
* There is an ad that runs on TheFitChick (I don’t pick ‘em) for ’special shoes’. Not the orthopedic or granny kind but new shoes that are *supposedly* part of the trending in fitness footwear. I don’t know about these in particular but I have heard good things about the Sketchers that tone the butt. Anyone care to share more?
* If you still do the traditional split gym routine of cardio + weight training, make sure your weight training is FIRST. It’s safer and better for your fitness.
* If you are a gym rat, do not pay attention to the calorie counter on the cardio machines b/c it’s not accurate! duh! Plus, it sets up an unhealthy relationship between calories burned and calories taken in (before or after) setting up for a vicious cycle of obsessing and over-exercising. You cannot OUT-exercise bad eating (habits).
* Coffee does rev up the metabolism ( a bit ) which is why it’s best to consume before your workout.
* Tomorrow is National Yoga Day. If you’ve never tried it, try a class. If you’ve wanted to try a particular style (there are SO many), try a different class. It’s freeeeee @ participating places.
* If you need a pre-workout meal, make it protein-based, not primarily carb-based (like some workout drinks and smoothies) for better fat burning, muscle sparing benefits.
* If you’re prone to cramps, drink more water. If you are drinking water, try a banana. If you are on a potassium sparing drug (like some birth control pills), then maybe not…
* As we learned the other week, you must include EFA’s (essential fatty acids) in your diet. And are you drinking your water with some lemon?
Tags: celeb fitness, exercise, fit and lean, fit chick, Fit Chick Fitness, fitness over 30, fitness over 40, protein, yoga
