Morning Ladies -
This morning I did a semi-rest day. I ended up doing Hip Hop Abs - Level 1 & Ab Sculpt 50" ...kept it moderately light and burned 300 calories. I also did Yoga in the Garden of Serenity 60". I also rolled on my Foam Roller a little bit afterwards to work on the spasm I have running from the base of my neck, down into my traps, all the way down the mid back and into my right hip. My pain is flaring a bit with the temperature fluctuating so severely here, as a 15 degree change will always exacerbate pain in chronic pain sufferers.
Yoga in the Garden of Serenity (pay attention Yve - as I thought of you) was a different sort of restorative yoga practice with Kathleen Anderson. I've only done segments of it before and not the whole thing together and I never heard her talk about what's it's based on until today. It is a practice that has aspects of Kripalu and Iyengar yoga with elements of dance, pilates, The Alexander Technique and Feldengrais Techniques (spelling?), and is focused on opening the areas of the body for people sitting behind desks all day. If I didn't have such severe neck, shoulder and back problems, this probably would have made me feel great. I'm sure a normal person would feel great after doing it.
Off to do my normal Saturday routine. I think we're going to Premonition today with Julian McMahon (the dude from Nip/Tuck & Charmed - love him)and Sandra Bullock.
I'm worried about Pandora today. She snubbed her nose at treats this morning and won't eat when I set her by the food bowl. Yesterday, everytime I set her down over there, she nibbled a little bit. I hope she's not starting to decline cuz her kidneys aren't kicking in. She's been very vocal to both me and my DH and we both wish we knew what she's trying to tell us!
Yve - I only think more of you because of what you said about animals, plants, etc. I feel the EXACT same way as you do! God created all living things, right? (not to bring religion into it....as I don't know what faith you are....but most of us believe in some sort of Higher Power). Re: the Fries - I probably haven't touched one in over 3 years! The only time I'm really tempted is if my DH eats them in front of me, but he quit eating them also. I stay away from them more cuz they sit in my stomach like a rock and I feel sick. I HAVE NO WILLPOWER.......just ask my evil mother and DH who coerced me into eating a naughty dessert at my Mom's last night for which I have extreme remorse (okay ...so I'm a drama queen). I crave Salt & Vinegar potato chips at TTOTM or chocolate ...or any food!! I'm a pig! I can do without the chips if I don't see them, but if I seem them, that's it....but then I get sick after I eat them. My body can't digest grease or oil (except for olive oil). Thanks for the info on Anusara.....the Video I have is called Yoga for Meditators. I can't remember where I purchased it, but if you really want to know, I can look into that and get back with you. I'm sure I have the receipt around here somewhere.
Jen - great workout last night. Your starting to turn into a real workout maniac!! and you were tired??? Did you see my enticing about Barry's Bootcamp (probably not proper English -- smack me). I really think you should ask your DH to buy it for you!! He can do it too....it's weights and a guy's workout too. I'd love for you to join me on my rotation. I lost a couple pounds last time I did it!! Did I convince you yet??? Is it working??? By the way, got an email from the peeps at Xflowsion and it will be out in 1-2 weeks. If you sign up at the website, you will get an email to receive a 35 percent discount when it premiers. I can't wait. I don't care if you think it's cheesy!! I hope it can live up to my expectations!
This morning I did a semi-rest day. I ended up doing Hip Hop Abs - Level 1 & Ab Sculpt 50" ...kept it moderately light and burned 300 calories. I also did Yoga in the Garden of Serenity 60". I also rolled on my Foam Roller a little bit afterwards to work on the spasm I have running from the base of my neck, down into my traps, all the way down the mid back and into my right hip. My pain is flaring a bit with the temperature fluctuating so severely here, as a 15 degree change will always exacerbate pain in chronic pain sufferers.
Yoga in the Garden of Serenity (pay attention Yve - as I thought of you) was a different sort of restorative yoga practice with Kathleen Anderson. I've only done segments of it before and not the whole thing together and I never heard her talk about what's it's based on until today. It is a practice that has aspects of Kripalu and Iyengar yoga with elements of dance, pilates, The Alexander Technique and Feldengrais Techniques (spelling?), and is focused on opening the areas of the body for people sitting behind desks all day. If I didn't have such severe neck, shoulder and back problems, this probably would have made me feel great. I'm sure a normal person would feel great after doing it.
Off to do my normal Saturday routine. I think we're going to Premonition today with Julian McMahon (the dude from Nip/Tuck & Charmed - love him)and Sandra Bullock.
I'm worried about Pandora today. She snubbed her nose at treats this morning and won't eat when I set her by the food bowl. Yesterday, everytime I set her down over there, she nibbled a little bit. I hope she's not starting to decline cuz her kidneys aren't kicking in. She's been very vocal to both me and my DH and we both wish we knew what she's trying to tell us!
Yve - I only think more of you because of what you said about animals, plants, etc. I feel the EXACT same way as you do! God created all living things, right? (not to bring religion into it....as I don't know what faith you are....but most of us believe in some sort of Higher Power). Re: the Fries - I probably haven't touched one in over 3 years! The only time I'm really tempted is if my DH eats them in front of me, but he quit eating them also. I stay away from them more cuz they sit in my stomach like a rock and I feel sick. I HAVE NO WILLPOWER.......just ask my evil mother and DH who coerced me into eating a naughty dessert at my Mom's last night for which I have extreme remorse (okay ...so I'm a drama queen). I crave Salt & Vinegar potato chips at TTOTM or chocolate ...or any food!! I'm a pig! I can do without the chips if I don't see them, but if I seem them, that's it....but then I get sick after I eat them. My body can't digest grease or oil (except for olive oil). Thanks for the info on Anusara.....the Video I have is called Yoga for Meditators. I can't remember where I purchased it, but if you really want to know, I can look into that and get back with you. I'm sure I have the receipt around here somewhere.
Jen - great workout last night. Your starting to turn into a real workout maniac!! and you were tired??? Did you see my enticing about Barry's Bootcamp (probably not proper English -- smack me). I really think you should ask your DH to buy it for you!! He can do it too....it's weights and a guy's workout too. I'd love for you to join me on my rotation. I lost a couple pounds last time I did it!! Did I convince you yet??? Is it working??? By the way, got an email from the peeps at Xflowsion and it will be out in 1-2 weeks. If you sign up at the website, you will get an email to receive a 35 percent discount when it premiers. I can't wait. I don't care if you think it's cheesy!! I hope it can live up to my expectations!
and I almost alway pay the piper when I give in to the fatty or very sweet foods. Actually - to be honest - if I eat something super sweet - I will more likely be sick from that, than something fatty... though foods like donuts and other fried foods will cause a stomach upset also.