1. Finish summer school and embrace it!
2. Wear sunscreen every time I go outside.
3. Compete in triathlon in June
4. Kegels
5. Visit Clinique counter with Linsey to discover some wonderful new products to keep me from aging
6. Meditate once a week.
I can't wait to be fabulous!
-Lesha
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Barb's Goals for June
- Work on keeping a better log of fab activities
- decide between paper or computer methods
- have it organized and ready to go by Saturday night
- fill out some stuff by Tuesday night
- Continue working on water consumption
- 2 20(24?) oz bottle by the time i leave work
- make sure to fill water up first thing in the morning
- Work on kegels
- put a reminder in the car
- Find some good beauty products for under-eye circles and anti-aging
- do research on beauty product website abbie recommended
- Cut down ice cream to 1 pint a month
- 1 pint every two weeks if Cobie is sharing
- Work on increasing fitness fair numbers for push ups and crunches
- after regular exercise routine
- Exercise at least 3 times a week. Options are:
- celebrity fit club
- pilates w/ linsey
- hiking
- biking
- swimming with Lesha on Fridays
Mountain Biking Classes for FREE
As promised, here is the information on bike classes through White Pine, Park City. We might have to change Linsey's pilates night because I hope to go as much as I can and would love for you all to join me.
Tuesday Night – Women Only Bike Rides
The very skilled women of White Pine Touring's Team Sugar are knowledgeable, fun, and happy to teach! They will help you overcome the challenges of shifting, switchbacks, and technical descents. Learn new bike trails, meet new friends, have a little fun, and get some exercise all at the same time!
Dates: Every Tuesday night in June, July & August
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Please arrive by 5:30 pm
From: Our Bonanza Store
Cost:Maybe a skinned knee here and there, but nothing major.
Thursday Night Bike Rides
Put this bike ride in your calendar for every Thursday evening all summer, or if you're just visiting, join us when you are in town! Groups divide into ability levels and enjoy a 2-hour biking journey on some of the amazing 300 mile trail network of Park City. Rental bikes are available at a discount.
Dates: Every Thursday night in June, July & August
Time: 6pm - 8pm
If you are renting equipment please arrive by 5:30pm
From:Our Bonanza Store
Cost: We do this for fun! Everyone comes along because we know the trails best.
Tuesday Night – Women Only Bike Rides
The very skilled women of White Pine Touring's Team Sugar are knowledgeable, fun, and happy to teach! They will help you overcome the challenges of shifting, switchbacks, and technical descents. Learn new bike trails, meet new friends, have a little fun, and get some exercise all at the same time!
Dates: Every Tuesday night in June, July & August
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Please arrive by 5:30 pm
From: Our Bonanza Store
Cost:Maybe a skinned knee here and there, but nothing major.
Thursday Night Bike Rides
Put this bike ride in your calendar for every Thursday evening all summer, or if you're just visiting, join us when you are in town! Groups divide into ability levels and enjoy a 2-hour biking journey on some of the amazing 300 mile trail network of Park City. Rental bikes are available at a discount.
Dates: Every Thursday night in June, July & August
Time: 6pm - 8pm
If you are renting equipment please arrive by 5:30pm
From:Our Bonanza Store
Cost: We do this for fun! Everyone comes along because we know the trails best.
Yummy Quinoa Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 cup quinoa
1/4 chopped red pepper
1/4 cup shelled edamame
1/8 diced onion
1/8 cup dried tart cherries
White Wine Vinaigrette Dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Pinch sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp sunflower seeds, shelled
Preparation:
Cook quinoa, cool and toss with red pepper, edamame, onion, and dried tart cherries.
For white wine vinaigrette dressing, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sugar. Add salt and pepper. Mix 2 tbsp dressing (or more to taste) into salad and sprinkle with 2 tbsp shelled sunflower seeds.
I quadrupled this recipe and ate it for a week. It is even better after sitting in the fridge for a while. Good stuff. -A
1/4 cup quinoa
1/4 chopped red pepper
1/4 cup shelled edamame
1/8 diced onion
1/8 cup dried tart cherries
White Wine Vinaigrette Dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Pinch sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp sunflower seeds, shelled
Preparation:
Cook quinoa, cool and toss with red pepper, edamame, onion, and dried tart cherries.
For white wine vinaigrette dressing, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sugar. Add salt and pepper. Mix 2 tbsp dressing (or more to taste) into salad and sprinkle with 2 tbsp shelled sunflower seeds.
I quadrupled this recipe and ate it for a week. It is even better after sitting in the fridge for a while. Good stuff. -A
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Salsa Dancing Lessons
LEARN TO SALSA DANCE!
- Lessons are Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm
- Starting June 28th and ending July 19th.
- No partner required (though Keith and Andy will be there)
- $40/4 weeks/person
Abbie's Goals May 29 - June 30
- Keep fitness log
- Walk 4 times a week
- Exercise (tennis, pilates, DVD) 4 times a week
- Take vitamins EVERY day
- Meditate in the morning 4+ times a week
- Visit Red Butte Gardens 2+ times
- Hike Dog Lake
- Visit aviary or bird refuge
- Wear sunscreen or hat every time I walk or garden
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Linsey's Goals for May
1- Buy a new car
2- Do PT exercises 3x a week (at least!)
3- Finish pilates mat training
4- Do pilates 2 times a week (in addition to teaching)/cardio 3x a week
5- Make a dentist appt.
6- Find an alternative to MGFK, so I can go back to eating at home at least 4 nights a week
2- Do PT exercises 3x a week (at least!)
3- Finish pilates mat training
4- Do pilates 2 times a week (in addition to teaching)/cardio 3x a week
5- Make a dentist appt.
6- Find an alternative to MGFK, so I can go back to eating at home at least 4 nights a week
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Ok, couple questions
I have a couple of questions for y'all.
1. What products do you girls use to moisturize your face to prevent aging and wrinkles?
2. Why is it that V8 seems to be mostly tomato juice and claims it's a full serving of vegetables, but tomatoes are considered a fruit?...how does that work?
-Barb
-Barb
Barb's Goals for May
- Get a notebook for logs, lists, thoughts, etc
- Exercise 30 mins 4 times a week
- Drink more water
- Get some V8 and see how I like it
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Jaime's goals
• Fitness Log- 3x’s cardio (60mins at least) /weights,
• 1 Bikram/week
• Appt. With Liliana & Dr. Connealy –today May 6th Dr’s appt. *discuss weight loss/PMS
• Listen to positive affirmations at least 1x per day plus SLEEP one at night
• Chiropractic-3x’s a week
• use special pillow from CORE b4 bed
• Wear night guard!!!!
• Don’t skip vitamins!!
• Make new business cards
• Work on my OWN marketing
• 1 Bikram/week
• Appt. With Liliana & Dr. Connealy –today May 6th Dr’s appt. *discuss weight loss/PMS
• Listen to positive affirmations at least 1x per day plus SLEEP one at night
• Chiropractic-3x’s a week
• use special pillow from CORE b4 bed
• Wear night guard!!!!
• Don’t skip vitamins!!
• Make new business cards
• Work on my OWN marketing
Friday, May 2, 2008
Butt Pills
So I told Tara and Barb that I'd write a blog about wheatgrass suppositories but I can't find a lot of information about them online. Apparently Barb has a friend down in Moab who has taken to stuffing wheatgrass up her ass. When I originally heard this I imagine dozens of loose leaves hanging out of her sphincter. It turns out that she uses "suppositories" i.e. butt pills instead. If anybody seriously wants to consider doing this then I'll find more information. In the mean time I'm going to take a wild guess and assume that nobody is going to raise their hand and say "yes, sign me up for some butt pills". -A
The Zen Center
Does anybody want to attend a zen class with me on Monday? The class begins at 5:30 and ends at 7. It is located at 1268 East South Temple. Here is a brief blurb on the class:
We generally have classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings for those who wish to deepen their understanding of Zen teachings and principles. Again, we begin with a period of meditation followed by a talk and question and answer session. Many of these classes offer a wonderful opportunity for those who want to experience Genpo Roshi’s unique and life-transforming teaching, through the Big Mind process. Check our calendar for dates, times, topics and teachers for our weeknight classes. You don’t have to be an advanced student to join in and learn a lot from these classes.
Weeknight Classes Suggested Donation for Non-members $15/class
-A
We generally have classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings for those who wish to deepen their understanding of Zen teachings and principles. Again, we begin with a period of meditation followed by a talk and question and answer session. Many of these classes offer a wonderful opportunity for those who want to experience Genpo Roshi’s unique and life-transforming teaching, through the Big Mind process. Check our calendar for dates, times, topics and teachers for our weeknight classes. You don’t have to be an advanced student to join in and learn a lot from these classes.
Weeknight Classes Suggested Donation for Non-members $15/class
-A
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Pilates
I am THRILLED that you all are excited about Kegel exercises, because it means that you should be pounding down the door to get into my pilates classes. The secret to pilates is learning to tune in to that pelvic floor and your deep abdominal muscles that stabilize your body.
I started class yesterday and need to do some practice teaching to get a better idea of what I don't understand. I want to be able to ask all my questions right now while I have the resources of two great teachers.
Who's signing up for next week?
I started class yesterday and need to do some practice teaching to get a better idea of what I don't understand. I want to be able to ask all my questions right now while I have the resources of two great teachers.
Who's signing up for next week?
Cabbage Salad Recipe
This is Keith's favorite salad EVER. It is super tasty and super healthy.
Mix equal parts
Soy Sauce
Sugar
White Vinegar
Canola Oil
(I usually do 2 tbs each.)
Cover chopped red cabbage with sauce then stir in sesame streets* and sunflower seeds.
*Sometimes referred to as "sesame seeds"
Mix equal parts
Soy Sauce
Sugar
White Vinegar
Canola Oil
(I usually do 2 tbs each.)
Cover chopped red cabbage with sauce then stir in sesame streets* and sunflower seeds.
*Sometimes referred to as "sesame seeds"
Kegels!
Tara, Barb, and Abbie have decided to incorporate kegel exercises into their quest to be fabulous. We highly recommend that the rest of you join us. When Barb read that kegels help with child birth she got excited about the prospect of shooting the baby across the room. Tara testified for the effectiveness of kegels by reminding us all of the "Banana Show" in Amsterdam. (If you haven't heard this story already then Jake would be more than happy to repeat it for you.) -A
How to do Kegels
Place your finger in your vagina and squeeze around it, when you feel pressure around your finger you have located the correct muscle.
Kegel exercises serve to tone and strengthen the pubococcygeus or "PC" muscles which form the floor of the pelvis. The health of these muscles plays a vitally important role in sexual arousal and climax, as well as in other aspects of bodily functions. Now that you have located your PC muscles, you can begin kegel exercises while your bladder is completely empty.
First, try squeezing your PC muscles whils doing your basic kegel exercises as hard as you can for a count of three seconds. Then let them relax. To begin with kegel exercises, see how many times you can do this before the muscles feel tired.
Now figure out a suitable routine just as you would if you were trying to tone and strengthen a different muscle group by going to the gym every other day. For example, suppose you start by being able to do only five strong squeezes: try doing three sets of five once or twice a day for a week, and then try increasing your kegel exercises to three sets of eight strong squeezes.
If you work up to three sets of thirty or more strong squeezes, you are probably healthy enough for most purposes, and need only to maintain this level of fitness by doing these three sets of Kegel four times a week (instead of kegel exercises once or twice a day).
We also recommend that you experiment by varying the type and timing of the PC squeezing you do as you train these muscles: slow clenches, many quick flutters, and so on. This will make you more familiar with these muscles – notice also when your abdominal muscles or your anal muscles feel like they also want to join in the Kegel exercises are being done improperly.
Remember, you should try to separate from anal squeezing. If you are in doubt, go back and find your PC muscle while attempting to urinate.
How to do Kegels
Place your finger in your vagina and squeeze around it, when you feel pressure around your finger you have located the correct muscle.
Kegel exercises serve to tone and strengthen the pubococcygeus or "PC" muscles which form the floor of the pelvis. The health of these muscles plays a vitally important role in sexual arousal and climax, as well as in other aspects of bodily functions. Now that you have located your PC muscles, you can begin kegel exercises while your bladder is completely empty.
First, try squeezing your PC muscles whils doing your basic kegel exercises as hard as you can for a count of three seconds. Then let them relax. To begin with kegel exercises, see how many times you can do this before the muscles feel tired.
Now figure out a suitable routine just as you would if you were trying to tone and strengthen a different muscle group by going to the gym every other day. For example, suppose you start by being able to do only five strong squeezes: try doing three sets of five once or twice a day for a week, and then try increasing your kegel exercises to three sets of eight strong squeezes.
If you work up to three sets of thirty or more strong squeezes, you are probably healthy enough for most purposes, and need only to maintain this level of fitness by doing these three sets of Kegel four times a week (instead of kegel exercises once or twice a day).
We also recommend that you experiment by varying the type and timing of the PC squeezing you do as you train these muscles: slow clenches, many quick flutters, and so on. This will make you more familiar with these muscles – notice also when your abdominal muscles or your anal muscles feel like they also want to join in the Kegel exercises are being done improperly.
Remember, you should try to separate from anal squeezing. If you are in doubt, go back and find your PC muscle while attempting to urinate.
Abbie's Goals, May 1 - May 28
1) Call OBGYN for IUD appointment
2) Get workstation evaluated by ergonomics people
3) Do 3 sets of 5 kegal exercises twice a day
4) Get quinoa recipe from Linsey
5) Visit Grandmother (or at least call her)
6) Meditate daily
7) Make appointment with Dr. Wheeler to discuss Lexapro
8) Wear sunscreen or a hat every time I go for a walk or work in the garden
2) Get workstation evaluated by ergonomics people
3) Do 3 sets of 5 kegal exercises twice a day
4) Get quinoa recipe from Linsey
5) Visit Grandmother (or at least call her)
6) Meditate daily
7) Make appointment with Dr. Wheeler to discuss Lexapro
8) Wear sunscreen or a hat every time I go for a walk or work in the garden
Another Great Meeting
We had another great meeting. Keith said that he couldn't believe that we were only three people because our laughter filled the entire house. Good Times. Good Times. Before we get into kegal exercises and butt pills I'm going to post a funny clip for Linsey, Lesha, and Jaime. Barb showed us this last night.
...Nevermind. I can't figure out how to embed the clip. I'll have to post it as a seperate entry.
Don't forget to post your goals. Next meeting is May 28th at 5:30. -A
...Nevermind. I can't figure out how to embed the clip. I'll have to post it as a seperate entry.
Don't forget to post your goals. Next meeting is May 28th at 5:30. -A
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