Karen's Fitness Blog

Moved blog.... again :-)

2009-01-22T03:21:00.000-08:00

I have moved my blogging over to the Transformation site http://www.transformation.com/klgfam/blog/

Moving.....

2007-10-30T11:37:00.000-07:00

Once again I am moving my blog....... This time it is to mulitply.

http://karensfit4life.multiply.com/

Pictures

2007-10-29T13:16:00.001-07:00

The cutest Buffalo Bills football player ever!

Catch!

That is big brother in the grim outfit and their cousin as a ninja turtle.

Making choices

2007-10-29T10:39:00.001-07:00

Making choices

Carefully consider your choices. But don't get so consumed with making the perfect choice that you fail to make any choice at all.

Most choices will involve some degree of compromise. In the real world, the perfect option may not be available to you.

Instead of holding out for a perfect choice that never does come, make the best choice from the options available to you. It's better to move forward with a slight degree of disappointment than to be endlessly stuck on making a decision.

Carefully and wisely consider your options, then go ahead and choose one. Take what you have to work with and begin actually working with it to create real value in your world.

Remember that the fulfillment of your dreams is a journey and not a single step. It is unrealistic and counterproductive to expect that a single choice will solve all your problems or instantly bring you everything you ever hoped for.

Over time, careful, intelligent choices will get you precisely where you want to go, even though each individual choice will involve a little compromise. Keep choosing the best every chance you get, and those dreams will indeed become real.

-- Ralph Marston

Monday

2007-10-29T09:48:00.002-07:00

I kept myself very busy this weekend. We had dinner at some friends' house Friday night after DH got home from work. DH had to leave early because he had to work early in the morning but me and the boys stayed until midnight. We played darts and they have a wii so I tried bowling. I think this is definately a game system I could really get into. What a blast. Saturday Kalvin and I worked outside. Kal mowed the lawn, AKA leaves and I took the yard blower to the rest of the leaves the mower didn't catch. I also fit in some laundry. Sunday I worked in the kitchen. Kalvin made a great batch of beer chili. We put 2 containers in the freezer and 1 is in the fridge for tonight. I also made homemade potato bread, YUMMY! I have not made homemade bread in years. To top it off I made Chinese Chicken Salad for dinner. I am exhausted this morning, LOL. I did manage to get up a few minutes early to squeeze in some time on the bike. I really wanted to start the week off good.

Today's Goals:
Vitamins [yes] already done
20 min on bike [yes] already done
64 oz water 24 oz already done
Walk both breaks
5 small meals
Get to bed before 10pm
No Regular Pepsi

Fri 10/26/07

2007-10-29T09:48:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was minimally better than the day before. It took everything I had but I did avoid regular Pepsi and I did get in both my walks. Work is still kind of screwed up but not as stressful today. The problems we have been having are minimal and the boss is gone .

I'm going to stick with No regular Pepsi today and my walks for goals. I am still in a bit of a funk. I'm hoping I will be ready for a fresh start and a great week on Monday......

Thur 10/25/07

2007-10-29T09:47:00.002-07:00

Yesteday sucked as much as the rest of the week. Today is looking a little better at work. We'll see how it goes. I think my only goal today is to avoid regular Pepsi and get at least one walk in.

Weds 10/24/07

2007-10-29T09:47:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was the day from hell at work and today is not looking much better. I didn't get to eat lunch until 3pm. It's 9:30am and I still have not eaten anything . I got to bed late AGAIN... shocker I know. I'm in a really bad mood today. I'm tired of not getting enough sleep, not getting in my morning workouts, work SUCKING and seeing my fat reflection. Enough bitchiness... I'm off to go grab something to eat while I can.

Tue 10/23/07

2007-10-29T09:46:00.003-07:00

I have not been doing well at all lately. I didn’t get any exercise in this weekend and I barely drank any water. I worked from home yesterday so I didn’t do any better. I got to sleep on time last night and then DS #1 woke us up about 11pm because he woke up with a bloody nose. I had a hard time going back to sleep after that, ARRRGGHH! I should be able to get out for both walks today for some exercise though. DH has a late meeting tonight so the odds of me getting to sleep on time tonight are not in my favor. Keep your fingers crossed for me and maybe I can at least get in 20 min on the bike in the morning.

Today's Goals:
Vitamins [yes] already done
64 oz water
Walk both breaks
5 small meals
Get to bed before 10pm
No Regular Pepsi

Mon 10/22/07

2007-10-29T09:46:00.001-07:00

Dinner was good. It was some grilled chicken, squash & zuchini with pasta in cream. They had carrot cake which I don't like so it was easy to pass on dessert and I didn't go back for a second helping. Not great but not the worst I could do.

Sunday was a lazy day around the house. We watched the Transformers movie. It was AWESOME! If you have not seen it yet, give it a shot. I actually got to bed by 10 last night for the first time in at least a week. I think I got in about 9 hours of sleep and it feels good! I'm working from home today. It's already 11am and I have not even started. So I better get my butt in gear!

Have a great day ladies!

Sat 10/20/07

2007-10-29T09:43:00.000-07:00

We stayed up way too late drinking and playing darts in the garage with some friends last night. I think we finally made it to bed about 1:30am and DS had us up about 8:30. Normally an hour shy on sleep wouldn't be too bad but since I've been a couple hours short for about the last week. It is really catching up on me. Luckily we just have a dinner for BIL's birthday tonight to go to and I don't think it will be too late. I have my fingers crossed that I can do some catch up on sleep tonight. Mmmmm I wonder what the heck we are having for dinner. I guess I better go call and find out........

Here we go again, LOL.....

2007-10-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

I decided to change where I blog again.....

http://360.yahoo.com/karenguilford

quote

2007-10-19T08:28:00.001-07:00

"Live in your imagination today, for tomorrow it can become your reality."
Kevin Eikenberry

quotes

2007-10-18T09:25:00.001-07:00

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. - Mark Twain

The world can only be grasped by action, not contemplation. -Diane Arbus

The man who removes a mountain, begins by carrying away small stones.
- William Faulkner

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
-Jim Rohn

Thursday

2007-10-18T08:46:00.000-07:00

Yesterday's Goals:
Vitamins [yes]

64 oz water [?] I totally lost track yesterday. I know I got in over 40oz but other than that I have no idea.
Walk both breaks [yes]
5 small meals [yes]

Get to bed before 10pm [NO!] ARRGGGH~
No Regular Pepsi [yes]

I am so friggin tired. I didn’t get to bed until almost 11. I drank a glass of wine before going to bed in the hopes it would help me sleep better but it didn’t help. I think I actually slept less last night than the night before. I am so glad DH will be home tonight. Now let’s see if I can actually get caught up on my sleep rather than stay up late visiting DH. It is suppose to be pretty stormy out today so I am not really sure if we will make it out for our walks today or not.

Today's Goals:
Vitamins [yes] already done

64 oz water
Walk both breaks
5 small meals

Get to bed before 10pm
No Regular Pepsi

quote

2007-10-18T08:32:00.001-07:00

"We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough."
Helen Keller

Resistance Band Exercises – How Beneficial Are They? - By: Michael Ward

2007-10-17T11:59:00.001-07:00

Resistance Band Exercises – How Beneficial Are They?
By: Michael Ward

The resistance band is an amazing product that has a very unique physical property which is known as variable elastic potential. Basically the way it works is that the more you stretch the band the more resistance that is applied, and the faster it will snap back. You will find that the resistance bands because of the elastic approach it will build up the speed in your body in comparison to weights.

Resistance band exercises are a great alternative to any type of fitness exercise that creates impact on the body, since it virtually has no impact. An instance where it may be useful for example is with multiple sclerosis patients who can barely walk will be able to utilize the resistance bands to keep the blood flowing through their legs by doing a few stretches with the band wrapped around one of their feet. The resistance band provides a great alternative for all individuals in society.

Advantages Of Resistance Bands -

• Excellent for muscle build up and toning of the muscles.

• Increases one's flexibility and range of motion.

• Eases the discomfort for sufferers of any movement disabilities due to its low impact activities.

• Great for rehabilitation patients who need to recover from an injury.

• Resistance bands can be used by all types of people, varying in heights, weight and age. This includes children as well!

• Use can be instant as there is no setup time, so therefore faster results will occur.

• Very inexpensive so affordable by all.

• Very portable ensuring your workouts can be undertaken in all types of environments.

• Resistance bands can be purchased in varying resistances, so as you improve you can opt for a more difficult band.

• Core muscles are engaged during your workout unlike other traditional strength training exercises.

• Can target the hard to hit muscles unlike most weight routines. In particular the fast twitch fibre muscles in your body are targeted.

• Can shorten the length of the resistance band and this can make the exercise harder to do.

• Can implement sport focused activities such as trying to improve your golf swing or pitching a baseball. Really builds the muscles in the areas that you should be focusing on for these sports.

Obviously a resistance band workout is not going to get all the results that you need. Because it’s more a toning exercise you need to combine the workout with mild aerobic exercises as well as a healthy diet. By doing this you will notice results much faster, and obviously achieve better results.

Just like with all pieces of fitnes equipment you need to warm up your muscles and joints before applying any type of resistance. A warm up can be for example performing the exercise without the exercise band. There are so many different resistance band exercises that this article would not be able to cover them in such a short time. If you search the term "resistance band exercises" on google you will have an unlimited source of workout images and routines at your fingertips. Don’t hesitate any longer, pick up a resistance band today and start achieving results in the different parts of your body today!

The resistance band is an amazing product that has a very unique physical property which is known as variable elastic potential. Basically the way it works is that the more you stretch the band the more resistance that is applied, and the faster it will snap back. You will find that the resistance bands because of the elastic approach it will build up the speed in your body in comparison to weights.

Eat better in just 4 weeks

2007-10-17T11:45:00.000-07:00

http://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/10/16/o.not.dieting/index.html

Wednesday

2007-10-17T09:14:00.001-07:00

Yesterday's Goals:
Vitamins [yes]

20 min on bike [yes]
64 oz water [yes]
Walk both breaks [only 1] No walking buddy for the afternoon
5 small meals [yes]
Get to bed before 10pm [NO] see below, ARRGGH
No Regular Pepsi [yes]

I didn’t get to bed until almost 11 and still couldn’t sleep. I am a zombie this morning so no workout this morning.

Today's Goals:
Vitamins [yes] already done

64 oz water
Walk both breaks
5 small meals

Get to bed before 10pm
No Regular Pepsi

One more attempt

2007-10-17T08:29:00.000-07:00

One more attempt

If you are always willing to make one more attempt, you can reach whatever goal you choose. No matter what results you get, the only real failure is when you stop making the effort.

When you are mistaken, you can learn. When you are knocked down, you can get back up.

When you find that you've veered off track, you can correct your direction. When you discover that circumstances have changed, you can make adjustments accordingly.

Eventually, you'll reach the point at which the next attempt you make is the one that will complete the desired accomplishment. What a shame it would be to stop just one effort short of success.

For that next effort will make all the others pay off. Commit yourself to making one more effort, one more attempt, as often as necessary, and anything is within your reach.

Keep making that one more attempt, keep getting back up, and keep moving forward in the direction of your goal, one step after another. And you will surely get there.

-- Ralph Marston

quote

2007-10-17T08:24:00.001-07:00

"The longer you wait to decide what you want to do, the more time you're wasting. It's up to you to want something so badly that your passion shows through in your actions. Your actions, not your words, will do the shouting for you."
Derek Jeter

Tuesday

2007-10-16T09:14:00.000-07:00

Yesterday's Goals:
Vitamins [yes]

40 oz water [yes]
Walk on 1 break [yes] both
5 small meals [yes]

Get to bed before 10pm [yes]

I had a good day yesterday and I actually slept without any drugs last night :-) I was able to get up for a short workout this morning so I am back track now and feeling much better. DH is gone for the next 2 nights so I am really hoping I can get some descent sleep and get my morning workouts in while he is gone. Wish me luck.

Today's Goals:
Vitamins [yes] already done

20 min on bike [yes] already done

64 oz water 24 oz already done
Walk both breaks
5 small meals

Healthy Choices on food

Get to bed before 10pm
No Regular Pepsi

quote

2007-10-16T09:13:00.001-07:00

"The starting point of achievement is desire. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desires produce weak results, just as a small amount of fire produces a small amount of heat."
Napoleon Hill

Quotes

2007-10-15T09:42:00.001-07:00

"It may not be your fault for being down, but it's got to be your fault for not getting up."
Steve Davis

"Problems are a sign of life'."
Normal Vincent Peale

"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending."
Carl Bard

Monday

2007-10-15T08:59:00.000-07:00

Today's Goals:
Vitamins [yes] already done

40 oz water
Walk on 1 break
5 small meals

Get to bed before 10pm

I didn't do good at all over the weekend. I think I am just now feeling somewhat back to normal. I am hoping to get to bed on time so I can get a workout in in the morning.