Ladder and Quartet: a Kettlebell Workout
After hearing reports from friends, and seeing what was up with their FOOD JOURNALS, I was inspired to make a particularly... "interesting" workout for the small group. Emphasing yet again the basics, and practicing a few new things which are very important auxillary exercises.
Excuses are Incredibly Dangerous for You and Other People Too!
Think before you pass the blame. Seriously. Are you unhappy with some particular aspect of your life? Fitness? Money issues? Relationships? Or whatever else? Listen to the "voices in your head." What are they saying? Are they passing the blame? Are they arguing aggravating or mitigating circumstances?* I know a lot of people who blame their problems on things outside their control. It may make them feel better temporarily, but it never worked for me. It just made me feel powerless to change the situation.
YOU ARE IN CONTROL.
Remind yourself of this frequently.
I Will Be Iron: How I Lost 120 Pounds and Remade My Body and Mind with the Kettlebell Swing
At Long Last - the CONTEST....
OK! So I finally decided what you all need to do in order to be entered into the GiryaGirl.com 2012 Food Lifestyle Prize Pack Contest thingy...
You have to answer a whole lot of questions... ESSAY QUESTIONS! And I don't want incomplete goof off answers either - do it RIGHT or it won't get into the drawing.
ONLY 100 people will be able to participate - so make sure you get RIGHT on it and DO IT!!!!!
What do you get? Watch THIS (contest items start at 1:25):
For US Residents only, VOID WHERE PROHIBITIED (sorry on both accounts).
Getting Caught Up a Little - Recipes, My Beyond Organic Order, RKC Italy, Book Reviews
If it looks cool after editing, then there will be a video to go with this, but I didn't want you to have to wait - as I've already eaten at least 2 tons of this Turbo Tuna Salad ... you know, to test it out, make sure its good enough for you guys. Right? Anyway - check out the tuna salad that contains probiotics, superfoods, a ton of protein and more: Turbo Tuna Salad.
Ivan's Debut - a Kettlebell Workout and goofy story to start off your week!
If you don't know what you're doing - PLEASE don't try this at home - seek out a local RKC or HKC instructor and learn the techniques correctly. Youtube and TV are not good, safe sources of information. Certain popular tv personalities have taught some fairly horrendous form to the masses over the past few years and I just really hope people aren't getting hurt.
Bacon Wrapped German-ish Meatloaf
Ridiculously simple, and really good left over. I sometimes make this late at night, let it cool then store for eating the next day. There was supposed to be a picture to go with this recipe, but I ate it all. Not to worry, it'll be here again soon.
Fitness Conspiracy Theories and How To Fight Back!
It's funny - every time I hint about a "conspiracy theory," many of you perk up, some of you text, some email, some even call! If I'm ever feeling lonely, I really know what to do. HA. I don't have a case of the lonelies today, but I did want to get your attention and tell you some of my theories and why they are so insidious. And also how YOU can be smart and beat... THEM. Get out your special "truth" glasses, grab some bubble gum and prepare to hear THE SECRETS of kicking butt with your fitness goals.
Meatloaf, Beyond Organic Ground Beef Quick Tip, A Combo Kettlebell Workout :)
Couple things - I hope you all had a great weekend, and if or of you do or do not observe Super Bowl Sunday, that large "holiday" we have here in the states, I hope you made your weekend a healthy and happy one. I posted a link to a very simple bunless cheeseburger sliders recipe in hopes that I could help out.
Walk Tall and Carry a Heavy Kettlebell
Made a fantastic fabulous discovery Friday afternoon - since delving further into Convict Conditioning vol 2, especially the clutch flag section (Thanks for egging me on, Aleks Salkin) I started to view the neighborhood a little differently - I already consider the world to be a gym waiting to happen, but this really brought it into focus. That plus fingertip pull ups with Coach Tim Shuman, RKC2 the other day at our friend's bike shop. I found that the beams under the lowest staircase landing are pretty much MADE for fingertip pull ups - like woah - perfect height for me too.
