Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Insanity


I decided long before finishing P90X that I wanted to try Insanity. On March 4th, I did just that. That day I thought I was going to DIE {lol}. But, I didn't. Everyone told me that each day it would get easier. It has. Well, I'm not sure that it's easier, maybe I'm just getting better? Hahaha! But, I know that I LOVE Insanity. I love the results I seen in just 2 short weeks. I dropped 5 lbs and a inch or two(I won't measure until the end!)! That {sweaty,burning} feeling of accomplishment at the end makes me feel GOOD. Love is all I have for Mr. Shaun T! AWESOME program!!

My new Insanity workout shirt! LOVE IT!

Birthday Surprise!

I've been a little M.I.A. here in blogland lately! But, I'm back! So, yesterday I turned 33 and as much as I don't enjoy getting older, I have LOVED my 30's! Yesterday was full of surprises, I have a wonderful man who pampers me (not just on special occasions either!), he made me breakfast, bought me a tattoo, new laptop (my old was crashed), some new running shoes (my 1st pair) and dive gear! It was almost like Christmas! After that, the he took my son with him to the store and when they got back they surprised me with yet ANOTHER awesome gift...a iPod touch and a $25 iTunes card AND picked me up a old tractor tire someone tossed out (crazy people!)! So, now I can blog, run with music, go diving this summer AND flip a tire in the backyard! Did you know, scuba diving burn 346 calories per hour?!
AMAZING, AMAZING day!

 

My tattoo it's a Hei Matau (whale's tale) is means Safe passage over water.
  

Friday, February 22, 2013

Hip Hop Abs is On SaLe!!!!!

If you ever have thought about trying hip hop abs NOW is the time! The price has been CUT from $59 to $19.95 saving you $40!!! Definitely too GOOD to pass up!

Get the FREE DVD BONUS Workout – Hip Hop Abs EXTREME (a $19.95 Value)

Here is a direct link if you WANT to check it out!! Shaun T is AWESOME! This would be a great starter program or the PERFECT gift!

http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/HipHopAbs?referringRepId=193357

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Do You Dry Brush?

I've been reading alot about dry brushing lately. I think I'll be heading to the store tomorrow and get me a brush. :)

Here is some GREAT information about Dry Brushing!






The Benefits Of Dry Skin Brushing
• Dry skin brushing helps to shed dead skin cells, which can help improve skin texture and cell renewal.

• Dry skin brushing increases circulation to skin, encouraging your body’s discharge of metabolic wastes, which greatly aids the lymphatic drainage of the entire body. When the body rids itself of toxins, it is able to run more efficiently in all areas.

• Dry skin brushing also helps to tighten the skin because it increases the flow of blood. Increasing the circulation to the skin can also help lessen the appearance of cellulite.

• Dry skin brushing stimulates the lymph canals to drain toxic mucoid matter into the colon, thereby purifying the entire system. This enables the lymph to perform its house-cleaning duties by keeping the blood and other vital tissues detoxified. After several days of dry brushing, you may notice the gelatinous mucoid material in your stools.

• Dry skin brushing helps with muscle tone and more even distribution of fat deposits.

• Dry skin brushing also rejuvenates the nervous system by stimulating nerve endings in the skin.

• Dry skin brushing helps your skin to absorb nutrients by eliminating clogged pores. Healthy, breathing skin contributes to overall body health.

• Individuals who sit at a computer screen all day long will particularly take pleasure in the benefits of skin brushing. People who have inactive lifestyles or jobs usually experience stiff and sore necks and shoulders that reach even into their arms and down their spines and into their lower backs. Increased blood flow begins entering the areas brushed and you will experience an increase in electromagnetic energy that permits you to feel energized and invigorated.

• LADIES—Cellulite is toxic. Cellulite is toxic materials that are accumulated in your body’s fat cells as they are unable to be eliminated. So, rather than liposuction surgery, how about utilizing the “dry skin brushing” techniques coupled with an alkaline diet program and a great exercising routine. It will break down the unwelcome toxic body deposits and send them scurrying out of your body through the elimination channels we discussed above.



How to Get Started With Your Skin Brushing Regimen

1. Purchase a natural, NOT a synthetic, bristle brush. (vegetable bristle)
2. Purchase a brush with a long handle, so that you are able to reach all areas of your body. Best-case scenario would be one that had a removable head with a strap for your hand.
3. Skin brushing should be performed once a day, preferably first thing in the morning. If you are feeling ill, please do it twice a day until you feel better.
4. Skin brushing should be performed prior to your bath or shower and your body dry and naked.
5. Begin brushing your skin in long sweeping strokes starting from the bottom of your feet upwards, and from the hands towards the shoulders, and on the torso in an upward direction. Always brush towards the heart. Try and brush several times in each area, over-lapping as you go.
6. Avoid sensitive areas and anywhere the skin is broken.

7. After brushing your skin, rinse off in the shower. Paavo Airola, author of Swedish Beauty Secrets, recommends alternating temperatures in the shower from hot to cold. This will further invigorate the skin and stimulate blood circulation, bring more blood to the outer layers of the skin.

8. After getting out of the shower, dry off vigorously and massage your skin with pure plant oil, such as almond, jojoba, sesame or coconut.

9. Don’t forget to clean your skin brush using soap and water once a week. After rinsing, dry your skin brush in an open, sunny spot to prevent mildew.

skin brush10. For a thorough lymphatic cleansing, perform skin brushing daily for a minimum of three months.

Caution: Do not brush on or over skin rashes, wounds, cuts, infections, poison oak or poison ivy.

Note: Any well designed program will take about 30 days to see and experience the changes. Please be patient and keep up the program!
 
 

*NEW* Mini Challenges




Starting February 1st, my first mini challenge will start. For the month of February it will be a Plank/Flutter Kick Challenge. This is FREE and open to ANYONE who wants to add a little extra kick to their work out!! Let's rock some ab's this summer!! If you're interested just click HERE I'd love for you to join me!

Here is what February's Mini Challenge looks like:

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