If you are spending precious life energy struggling with weight loss and/or body images issues this is a must read. http://www.experiencelifemag.com/issues/november-2010/healthy-eating/intuitive-eating-for-weight-loss.php
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Today I am encouraging you to take movement outdoors. Gear up and go outside for a ten minute walk (wheel chairs-roll), in any direction. If you are absolutely unable to get outside get surrounded by as much a nature as you can and walk in place for 10 minutes or move whatever parts are mobile. For this one, as always, breath deep and smile, and observe! Be present in the moment. Notice the sights sounds and smells. Whatever they maybe....
Keep Moving
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
PAIN DOESN'T DO THE BODY GOOD
Just baked some pumpkin seeds. Yum! If it didn't sound like so much work I would gut a few more pumpkins and stock up.
This morning, during my early morning shopping ritual, I stopped at Walmart. While shopping it was painful for me to watch how in pain some of the employees seemed to be. It looked like many of them were in extreme pain just trying to make simple movements like bending over, etc. I spent a little time talking with a few of them, not about exercise, but just about the great coffee choices. I made an effort to send them each positive loving energy and kindness. It can't be easy to be in so much pain. Exercise sucks bad enough, trying to do it with physical pain is a lot to ask. I am saying a prayer today for all those who are in physical pain. I hope that they find relief and are able to move without limitations. For all who are not in pain, please take advantage of your gifts and exercise/move today for those who cannot.
I was so into the post I almost forgot the FITNESS MOVE, you should be so lucky...
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
In honor of all those in pain, here is something painful :)
The Full Roll Up
Lay on the floor with your arms extended above your head. If it is painful to lay on the floor sit in a chair and tighten your abdominal muscles 10 times for 30 seconds each. If you can lay on the floor without pain take a deep breath exhale, float your arms to the ceiling and do a full roll up to a seated position. Inhale at the top and exhale back down slowly. Do this move 5 times. If you have pain only move in a pain free range. Remember that pain is your body's way of saying that something is wrong. The 'no pain, no gain' philosophy is a joke.
Keep Moving
This morning, during my early morning shopping ritual, I stopped at Walmart. While shopping it was painful for me to watch how in pain some of the employees seemed to be. It looked like many of them were in extreme pain just trying to make simple movements like bending over, etc. I spent a little time talking with a few of them, not about exercise, but just about the great coffee choices. I made an effort to send them each positive loving energy and kindness. It can't be easy to be in so much pain. Exercise sucks bad enough, trying to do it with physical pain is a lot to ask. I am saying a prayer today for all those who are in physical pain. I hope that they find relief and are able to move without limitations. For all who are not in pain, please take advantage of your gifts and exercise/move today for those who cannot.
I was so into the post I almost forgot the FITNESS MOVE, you should be so lucky...
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
In honor of all those in pain, here is something painful :)
The Full Roll Up
Lay on the floor with your arms extended above your head. If it is painful to lay on the floor sit in a chair and tighten your abdominal muscles 10 times for 30 seconds each. If you can lay on the floor without pain take a deep breath exhale, float your arms to the ceiling and do a full roll up to a seated position. Inhale at the top and exhale back down slowly. Do this move 5 times. If you have pain only move in a pain free range. Remember that pain is your body's way of saying that something is wrong. The 'no pain, no gain' philosophy is a joke.
Keep Moving
Thursday, October 28, 2010
DO IT AND IT WILL BE DONE
Instead of thinking 'when I have more time and motivation I will start exercising,' think 'I will have more time and motivation if I start exercising."
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Remember that movement is what we are after and breathing is moving. The move today is sitting or standing take 10 deep breaths. Each time you breath fill your lungs up completely. Each time you exhale breath every bit of breath out.
Keep Moving
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Remember that movement is what we are after and breathing is moving. The move today is sitting or standing take 10 deep breaths. Each time you breath fill your lungs up completely. Each time you exhale breath every bit of breath out.
Keep Moving
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
KEEP MOVING
I was moving around a lot at work today, usually I am planted in my chair. This movement reminded me of the fact that-objects in motion stay in motion and objects at rest stay at rest.
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Starting midnight tonight log for the next 24 hours how much you are sitting or lying down. No you are not getting out of some physical activity- also, do 15 jumping jacks. Yes, jumping jacks. If you have bad knees or a bad back do them low impact. Low impact jumping jacks are the same as regular but you move one leg to the side at a time.
Keep Moving
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Starting midnight tonight log for the next 24 hours how much you are sitting or lying down. No you are not getting out of some physical activity- also, do 15 jumping jacks. Yes, jumping jacks. If you have bad knees or a bad back do them low impact. Low impact jumping jacks are the same as regular but you move one leg to the side at a time.
Keep Moving
Monday, October 25, 2010
BEAUTY SELLS
It is ridiculous how we are constantly bombarded with messages about thinness and beauty. Weight-loss commercials, beauty products, diet books, talk shows about how gorgeous people live, blah, blah, blah. Some of the most destructive products and programs are masquerading as healthy allies. If they are trying to improve your health, why are 98% of their messages appearance-based? It's sad to me that we, as a society, are still placing so much value on physical appearance when, in reality, it should never be at the top of our priority lists. If we all know deep down that how we look is not the most important thing in our lives, why do we keep spending our money on products and plans to try to look a certain way? It would be great if people exercised simply because they wanted to enjoy their bodies in motion. Oh Kim, that is ridiculous. Is it? Watch children playing. Do you see them climb up the slide and turn to each other and say, "Wow, we are really getting our exercise in today" — no, they are moving purely because it feels good and is fun. We were all children once who enjoyed moving.
One of the biggest reasons exercise sucks is because we think we 'have to' do it so that we can lose weight and look better. But deep down we want to be valued simply for who we are inside. If we didn't 'have to' exercise we might be more lively to move just because we 'get to.'
If you want to live the highest quality of life possible, do not buy into this bullshit that your value as a human being is in anyway determined by how you look. It is a lie that companies are selling you to make money — because it works, for them. Today I am selling something different: Who you are is good enough and every person is worthy and capable of enjoying their body's ability to move. The cost for this amazing product is free. The reason I am selling it is because it is the truth.
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Standing or sitting, reach toward the ceiling, alternating arms. If you are standing remember to keep your knees slightly bent. Do this for the count of 100. (each set equals 1) If you have pain or a pinch in your shoulder, only move in a pain free range. If your arms get tired, just keep going. Make sure to keep breathing and you know, smile, and keep abs tight.
Keep Moving
One of the biggest reasons exercise sucks is because we think we 'have to' do it so that we can lose weight and look better. But deep down we want to be valued simply for who we are inside. If we didn't 'have to' exercise we might be more lively to move just because we 'get to.'
If you want to live the highest quality of life possible, do not buy into this bullshit that your value as a human being is in anyway determined by how you look. It is a lie that companies are selling you to make money — because it works, for them. Today I am selling something different: Who you are is good enough and every person is worthy and capable of enjoying their body's ability to move. The cost for this amazing product is free. The reason I am selling it is because it is the truth.
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Standing or sitting, reach toward the ceiling, alternating arms. If you are standing remember to keep your knees slightly bent. Do this for the count of 100. (each set equals 1) If you have pain or a pinch in your shoulder, only move in a pain free range. If your arms get tired, just keep going. Make sure to keep breathing and you know, smile, and keep abs tight.
Keep Moving
Sunday, October 24, 2010
YOUR BEST ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH
"Do your best," is what I tell my kids. I constantly tell my sons, "all that matters is that you do your best and have fun." Unfortunately, this is not the message I send to myself. My internal message sounds more like, "you need to do way better, try harder or you are going to fail and look stupid again." How can there be such a huge discrepancy between what I tell the people I love and what I tell myself? ugh. No wonder it's so hard to find the motivation to exercise. Thankfully, this morning I was overcome with a sense of peace and calm. I had a momentary thought of, "Kim just do your best, that's all anyone expects of you." It was amazing. I am a spiritual person so I attribute the message to God cutting me a break this morn,whatever it was- fewft. Today, because of the kind message, I have simply been reminding myself to "do my best." With the mean monster messages on vacation for the day, I have been more energized and moving my body more. Interesting...
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Sitting straight up in a chair extend one leg. Move the foot of the extended leg,with the point of movement being the ankle- flex the foot towards your head and point it away from your head. Do this 15 times. Breath deep each time. Alternate and extend the other leg and do 15 flex/point moves with that foot. Keep your stomach muscles tight the entire time if you can. If your low back hurts don't put your leg up very high.
Keep Moving
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Sitting straight up in a chair extend one leg. Move the foot of the extended leg,with the point of movement being the ankle- flex the foot towards your head and point it away from your head. Do this 15 times. Breath deep each time. Alternate and extend the other leg and do 15 flex/point moves with that foot. Keep your stomach muscles tight the entire time if you can. If your low back hurts don't put your leg up very high.
Keep Moving
Thursday, October 21, 2010
NOT SO FAST
I forgot the move of the day. I bet you thought your were off the hook. not
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Sitting or standing (if standing make sure your knees are slightly bent) punch forward alternating arms. Punch forward for 2 minutes. Make sure to keep breathing and smiling the entire time. You heard me, see if you can actually smile for 2 minutes while punching.
Keep Moving
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Sitting or standing (if standing make sure your knees are slightly bent) punch forward alternating arms. Punch forward for 2 minutes. Make sure to keep breathing and smiling the entire time. You heard me, see if you can actually smile for 2 minutes while punching.
Keep Moving
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