It has been awhile since I have had time to blog. I have been consumed with my fitness goals and sharing them on social media. Do you find yourself doing things just for the sake of posting them to social media? Are you worried about what others are going to think of what you have posted?
Well, in this day in age people are on their electronic devices more than they are spending interacting with actual people so it's not surprising that Instagram and Facebook are as popular as they are. It's like you are an alien if you don't have at least one of those accounts.
I can remember a time when if you wanted to share an accomplishment then you called a person on the phone or sent them pictures through the mail and then you would have to wait for their response. That is not longer the case. Now you have instant gratification and that might be part of the problem. If you post something and do not get instant likes and comments then it can give you negative thoughts about what you have done.
That shouldn't be our thoughts. We shouldn't care what other people think but unfortunately, that's hardly the case. Some people will use that against you too. The age of internet bullying has just run ramped. We have young people committing suicide because of negative things said on social media.
People think that because of the freedom of speech that they can judge and be harsh if they want. I personally think that the old saying " If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all!" should be a mantra for all social media platforms. You can just continue to scroll without having to comment. It is not a requirement to comment on all posts, especially if they haven't asked for comments.
Is it so important to put your two cents on things that don not concern you? Why is it that we all can't just lift each other up? The world would be such a better place if we didn't pick apart our friends and neighbors.
The new year is upon us and most people take this time to make resolutions. I am choosing to make goals. Something to reach for not something to take away.
*I want to lose 10lbs.
How am I going to accomplish this goal?
I am going to cut out sugar and add back in cardio to my workouts.
*I want to deadlift 200lbs.
How am I going to accomplish this goal?
I am going to focus on this move more often and slowly add weight as it gets easier.
*I want to headstand every day.
This seems easy but how will I accomplish this goal?
I will set a reminder in my phone to take the time to do my headstands.
*I want to read more.
How am I not reaching this goal already?
I will get a new book that I have been wanting to read so as I have something to look forward to.
*I want to squat 95lbs.
How will I accomplish this goal?
I will take this one slower than my deadlifts because of my back issues and I will have to work on my form as to not get injured.
Well, those are just a few of my goals for the year. I have more monthly goals that I want to work on.
How are you approaching the new year? Are you making resolutions to quit something or goals to accomplish something?
Looking for a workout that combines weights with agility/balance and cardio? Well, I'm going to share some of the workouts from The Masters Hammer& Chisel program.
The equipment you will need for this workout will be either a bench or stability ball (if you don't have either you can use a chair for this workout) and weights or something equivalent to a weight (milk jugs/canned goods)
If there is a move you are not sure about then you can search YouTube for it or Google is a great source for all things workout.
This workout takes less than a half hour and you do not need a ton of space to do it. Here is the link if you want to print it out.
It is called balance for a reason. Make sure to engage your core and focus on balance as opposed to the weight you are using. It doesn't have to be heavy. If you do not have good balance, that is totally OK. Just do your best.
This is the very first workout in the Master's Hammer & Chisel program.
*if you have done this workout, share your thoughts and tips.
Are you one who likes Plyo or cardio workouts? Well, here is one for you. It's a quick workout to get the heart rate up.
Here is the link if you want to print this off. This is day 2 of the Hammer & Chisel program.
The leg in & out move is done with a bench. Put your hands at the end of the bench and then jump your feet up to the bench and back down. For 30 seconds.
For the Crazy horse move, it is similar to the leg in & out but you put your feet together and instead of jumping onto the bench you jump from side to side, keeping your feet together.
If you do not have a chin up bar for the pull ups, a resistance band hooked to your door works as an alternative.
You can do this workout as a bodyweight workout but I recommend using weights where you can.
*If you have done this workout before please share your thoughts and tips.
The time is almost here. The start of a Whole30. We want to be prepared for success. Here are some recipes for replacement pantry items and a weeks menu.
One of the things that will take down your Whole30 is the lack of taste in your food. If you did your research and read some labels, by know you will know that EVERYTHING has some sort of sugar in it. The best way to still have some condiments for your food would be to make them yourself.
Mustard is OK. It doesn't usually have sugar in it but check just in case, but Ketchup is loaded with it so here is a quick recipe for homemade.
1 can Tomato paste- there should be no sugar added
2 tbl.sp vinegar or fresh squeezed lemon- I do 1 tbl. of both
1/4 teasp. dry mustard & Cinnamon & salt
1/3 c. Water
1/8 teasp. Cayenne pepper- I try not to have nightshades so I leave this out
a pinch of all spice
This makes 2 cups but I usually double it because if you keep it in the fridge it should keep for awhile.
Also, salad dressings are loaded with sugar. My go to is Ranch so here is a recipe for that. I actually have gotten us to not using dressings. You can just use some Olive oil & lemon.
1 egg
1 c. olive oil
1 tbl.sp lemon juice
2 tbl.sp red wine vinegar
1 teas. salt & pepper
3/4 teas. garlic powder
1/2 C. full fat coconut milk
1/4 C. (handful) herb of your choice- I use parsley
here's the key- blend for a minute
Now don't forget that it is a good idea to go through your cabinets and get rid of all the stuff you will be tempted by. I know that it is hard if you are the only one in the house doing a Whole30 (been there)
If you want more recipes then hit up Pinterest because it is full of them or looking for something in particular, hit up your local whole food store. Trader Joe's is a good place and even Aldi is a good store to shop for a Whole30 just always, ALWAYS read lables.
