Commit to Fit (Day 4 and 5) Less Talk More Walk

Initially when I started this, I wondered if 10 days was too little, but given the fact that I’ve already had a bit of a flunk, it wasn’t. Yesterday I thought about the wall more than I sat against it.

I’m fascinated by the fact that I dedicate hours to my kids, to work, to other people and projects, but struggle some days to fit 3 solid minutes in for myself.

SOMETHING needs to be re-evaluated about this situation.

We went to the SPCA the other night and fell in love with a chocolate lab. BEAUTIFUL dog. And even the thought of getting it meant we’ve been talking a lot about commitment and responsibility.  I was thinking about how good a dog would be for my exercise schedule. But I was also thinking about how seriously we take a commitment to something like a dog. How seriously we take our appointments with the dentist, accountant and some friends.

Anyway, yesterday all I managed was some long walks with the kids, but today they’re heading back to their Dad’s for the week, so maybe, just maybe I’ll start getting a few more beads of sweat on my brow!

All this talking. I should be up against a wall.

Start counting!!

1, 2, 3…

Commit to Fit (Day 3) Burst, Beauty! BURST!

Okay, so I did it again! I did my two 90-second exercises and I dare say it’s getting easier. YAY! I have the kids count for me and the pressure of having them watch me is enough to keep me holding out to the finish line.

Pete sent me an email and promised some videos to entertain us for a few of the remaining days! I’ll keep you posted. Today’s additional fitness nugget of inspiration is about BURST training. During the call with JJ Virgin (which I absolutely LOVED, by the way! If you haven’t heard it you MUST listen to the first 10 minutes. Until you get to the part about when she talks about sleep! SOoooooo good!) she talked about burst training.

I admit I haven’t read her book, yet, but I did do a bit of a google search for burst training and found this video which totally inspired me.

So, I’m strapping on my runners and my jogging skirt and I’m going to jug up the hill by my house 4 times, then walk down. Then I’m going to get in a long overdue and much needed bath, then we’re off to go give love to pups at the SPCA for the day and see what treasures we can find in second hand stores this afternoon.

Burst, Beauty! BURST!

Sweatin’ and Smilin’

Tera

The Summer Slurping Sensation: Green Smoothie Photo Contest Results!

Our week of summer slurping came and went soooo fast last week!  We received fantastic feedback from many of our participants, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the daily recipes and e-mails!

A few green-to-their-soul smoothie lovers got their cameras and creativity out and sent us some fantastic entries for our green smoothie photo contest.  So we’re sharing the fruits (and greens) of their labours!

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Commit to Fit! (Day 2) Try “Callanetics”! My favorite exercise video from high school!

Okay, so before I type another sentence, I’m going to get up against the wall and do my plank.

Did it.

In fact, I did both. The plank and the wall sit, and while neither are enormous acccomplishments of athletic performance, there is a sense of achievement I feel within. At least I did THAT much.

I feel so good when my body is strong and fit. So much more confident. Last night I was in the subway station when I asked Mika to count to 90 for me. While I sat there turning red in the face, I recalled my favorite workout DVD from high school. “Callan Pinkney’s” video “Callanetics”. What a riot! Remembering those workout clothes from the early 80s. I did that video so many times, I’m sure I have the script memorized by heart.

A little google search brought some great results, Ladies. I found some excerpts from it!!

Since we’re doing a 10-day commit to fit adventure, I thought I’d try and find a couple little things we could add to our 90-second fitness routine. Check out this Callanetics Intro video. This is the first few minutes of that beloved video I used to play every night! (I couldn’t count the number of times that I fell asleep listening to that music while doing the final poses!)

This first video will give you a sense of who she is and what cool 80s make-up and hair job she had. If you’ve got a few extra minutes, listen to this. The truth is it was all about having a great shape. It’s about getting the nice lifts and curves. There are moments in the other sections of the video (not in the intro) when she shows different images of women as they progress through the exercises. The lifting and tightening, etc. It’s a hoot!! If you have a few extra minutes, definitely watch the intro.

If you’re tight on time, then I suggest you do the Warmup section! (It’ll take about 10 minutes.)

I found the mostly complete warm up section here. Just do these first few exercise. While I’ve been doing the plank and wall sits, I’ve been CRAVING these arm exercises. The second warm-up exercises on this video are the ones I’ve been CRAVING! Try them and let me know what you think.

Oooh! I just did a little

Last night I went for a decent bike ride with the kids. (I’m always so impressed with how they keep up.)

Commit to Fit for 10 Days and Win a Copy of Pete Cerqua’s Vook

So, I had THE most inspiring teleseminar with Pete Cerqua earlier this week “(Slim Down in Seconds with Pete Cerqua”) and if you missed it you can listen in here.

I loved the call and was so pleased with myself because during the call I actually DID the exercise workout he recommends for getting started. Silly ol’ me, though, I skipped them on Tuesday and this morning when I tried to find the motivation to do them again, I could only bear it for half the time I did on Monday.

It just proves what I’ve always known and try so much to incorporate in everything we do around here: Life is not meant to be lived alone.

The support of another person who believes in you and who pushes, inspires, reminds you to breathe when you’re in a tight situation—these are the secrets to success. It doesn’t matter how many cool exercise videos you have when they’re collecting dust on your shelf. It doesn’t matter how much you spend on a gym membership if you never go.

It matters how much time you actually put in making what you want to happen, happen in the world. And sometimes the best way to make it happen is with the support and encouragement of someone else cheering you on.

So, I’m going to be posting my Commit to Fit updates here every day for 10 days, and I invite you to join me. So, no fancy announcements. No pretty pictures or fanfare. The bottom line is that I want my bottom line lifted and the only way to make it happen is for me to COMMIT to getting fit.

Starting TODAY for the next 10 days I’m going to post every day on the blog. Just a little something about what I can do to commit to fit. If you’d like to join me, take a moment to listen to Pete’s interview here. Do the 3-minute workout about 15-20 minutes into the call and then record your score here in the comment section below. I encourage you to download the call onto your computer and then you’ll know when to start it if you want him to coach you through  it again tomorrow.

If you record your score every day for the 10 days of this challenge, you’ll be entered to win a personal consultation with Pete and a copy of Pete’s Vook (Video-Book)! He’s giving several copies away, so your chances of winning are pretty good. The truth is, though, the biggest prize is going to be tight things, toned arms and a lot more confidence when you’re out there strutting your stuff in a bikini this summer!

So, up against the wall, Ladies! Set your timers and let me know how you made out! I’ll be back tomorrow with an update!