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When I first saw the video for this, I was captivated by the song (which I can’t stop singing in my head now, it’s called “Flower” by Moby). Then, I started to give the workout a try and realized, this simple shit is hard!
When the song says “Sally Up” you hold the top position of the push-up…
When the song says “Sally Down” you hold the bottom position of the push-up…
And repeat for the entire 3 minutes, 28 seconds of the song…
Click the link below to see the whole thing in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bisYUQT0ABE
Jess, here! Clearly, we’ve been slacking on the blog. From a brief moment of truth convo yesterday, it’s been revealed that both Mo and I have been maintaining where we are instead of actually progressing toward our goals. So, with the new month beginning (and a new year pretty soon!), we figured we really need to buckle down.
This morning, I downloaded the 6-week Couch to 5K app on my iPhone and headed to the gym after work around noon. I hate running due to its lack of variety in movement, but I’ve always wanted to be a runner. So here it goes! On day 1, the program is set for a 5-minute warm-up walk, then six 1-minute run + 1.5-minute walk intervals for 15 minutes, and finally, a 5-minute cool down (which I completed on the elliptical thanks to a crazy adrenaline rush).
One of my favorite things about this app is that it allows you to run to your own music, which helps TREMENDOUSLY with the boredom factor. An automated voice from the app just chimes in to tell you “start running” or “start walking” according to whatever interval you’re on. And let. me. telllllll. you… I was GOOD. TO. GO! I’m not feeling sore at all right now either, so I think I’m going to do the workouts in succession, instead of just 3 days/week as the program is designed… it IS grind time after all! :)
“The next two months will bring ample opportunity for you to expand your waistline. Of course the choice is yours.
Why discuss it now and not mid way through December? Because now is your opportunity to plan for the weeks ahead. Once the craziness begins, you’ll be too busy to put a plan into action.
So let’s take this moment of clarity, this calm before the storm, to outline a two-part plan that will save your waist from unwanted holiday inches.
(1) Part One: Your Exercise Plan
Exercise is the first thing people cut when they get busy, and the holiday season is notorious for empty gyms. This year do something different-obligate yourself to exercise. Promising to yourself won’t do it, you need to promise to others so that you won’t drop the ball.
- Sign up to work with a fitness expert - This is the perfect solution for consistent, challenging and effective workouts. We’ll give you the attention and assistance that you need to power through the holidays in better shape than ever - talk about motivating!
- Join a class - You won’t be as effective exercising on your own during the busy holiday season, so join a class for accountability. Find something challenging that gets your heart rate elevated and uses strength training.
- Get a serious exercise buddy - Some friends can be an awesome help while others end up pulling you down. When looking for an exercise buddy consider the following questions:
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- Do they share your fitness goals?
- Are they fairly encouraging?
- Do they give up easily?
- Are they at your fitness level?
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The holidays offer ample opportunities to indulge, so you need to hammer down some guidelines before hitting that buffet line. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t indulge in any seasonal treats, but use moderation. Don’t use the holidays as an excuse to eat until the point of being uncomfortable - will you really miss that bloated feeling? Decide which treats to cut out this year.
- Don’t bring edible treats to the office or to parties. You know that the leftovers will come home and you’ll end up eating far more than your share. This year do everyone a favor by not gifting fattening treats.
- When faced with a buffet line, load your plate first with greens, vegetables and lean meats before breads and heavier foods. Also drink water with your meal and keep alcoholic beverages to a 2-drink maximum.
- Beware of holiday drinks - most are brimming with calories. Hot drinks from coffee shops, cocktails at parties and creamy eggnog are all very enjoyable and all filled with empty calories. Stick with hot tea or unsweetened coffee.
- Everywhere you go during the holiday season brings you face-to-face with a plate of sweets. To avoid being a bore but without adding inches to your waist, try the one treat rule. Each time you’re in a social situation that involves sweets just eat one, and enjoy your treat slowly.
You don’t have to gain weight this holiday season. The key is your mindset.
If you approach the holidays with the mindset of, ‘I deserve to indulge and I shouldn’t have to exercise’ then you’ll enter 2012 a few pounds heavier, a little less healthy, and with lower energy than ever before.
I we believe that you deserve better. I believe that you should enter 2012 in better shape than you are today, healthier than you’ve been in a long time, and with more energy than you thought possible.”
Lloyd Garden
4276A Peachtree Rd. | Atlanta, GA 30319
p. (404)431-2639
thrivefitness@att.net
www.thrivefitnessatlanta.com
Soooooooooo i’m down two pounds (every body clap your hands….clap clap clap clap calp clap)…but to b honest…i actually stepped on the scale Saturday morning and weighed in at 184 (from a starting 188)…when i stepped back on the scale on Monday i was at 186 (yes….my Saturday consisted of Chinese food, rum, a brownie and taco bell lol). I also did not workout Friday, Saturday or Sunday..but its all good…still at a net loss. wooo hooo!!
