"A Tribute To My Hero" 11/12/12

As I am waking on this unusually warm Veterans Day ( I know it was officially yesterday), I reflect on all the men and women who are serving or haved served our country. Then, my thoughts automatically turn to my Marine Veteran, my hero!!! Not all veterans are wearing uniforms....they may be your childrens teachers, police officers, little leaque coaches, the person you sit next to in church. So, not all Veteran's are out in the lime light. My husband is the one behind the scenes making sure all the parades run smoothly, kids  are being picked up and quitely serving his country!!!  So, To All Veteran's Thank You!!!

Ok, So... I still had to do my workout eventhough it is Veteran's Day weekend!!

Today I started with a warm up walk then light jog on treadmil. Then, I did speed level 5 for 1 min.
                                                                                                                                   6 for 1 min.
                                                                                                                                   7 for 1 min.
                                                                                                                                   8 30 seconds then walk @3 for 30 sec.

Then I went right to Brech press heavy for 12-15 reps then heavy squats for 12-15 reps and repeated the cycle starting with the running.

Then I did chest flys and Tricep skull crushers and tricep kick backs  then, right to one leg squat off the front of the step. All heavy weights for 12-15 reps

Also, some of asked for my music so I;m going to download some of my music. But, remember this is my music that motivates me.... you may not like it or find it offensive but, I don't think so. It's all in fun:)

Todays menu....we are going out for dinner. But, tomorrow is homemade Mexican night!!

Wonderful Life 3:59 Gwen Stefani The Sweet Escape Rock  130 11/12/2012 10:15 AM
What You Waiting For? 3:42 Gwen Stefani Love. Angel. Music. Baby Pop  54 11/12/2012 10:43 AM
I Will Survive 3:18 Gloria Gaynor Party Starter: disco Electronica/Dance  60 11/12/2012 10:52 AM
Ladies Night 6:24 Kool & The Gang Party Starter: disco Electronica/Dance  38 9/11/2011 3:33 PM
Celebration 4:59 Kool & The Gang Party Starter: disco Electronica/Dance 100 26 9/11/2011 3:27 PM
I'm Your Boogie Man 4:03 K.C. & The Sunshine Band Party Starter: disco Electronica/Dance  26 9/11/2011 2:54 PM
I'm Too Sexy 2:52 Right Said Fred Party Starter Dance Mix Electronica/Dance  105 3/12/2012 11:34 AM
Missing [Todd Terry Remix] 3:55 Everything But The Girl Party Starter Dance Mix Electronica/Dance  134 11/12/2012 11:29 AM
Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...) 3:41 Lou Bega Party Starter Dance Mix Electronica/Dance  36 3/12/2012 11:27 AM
Track 03 4:00     31 11/12/2012 10:36 AM
Track 04 4:12     23 11/12/2012 10:40 AM

It didn't orkout how I played but here is the list. Ok, Enjoy your day everyone:)

Vitamin C Health benefits 11/10/12

Thank goodness it's saturday! This week my computer crashed(still being worked on, I'm on my daughters), Our pellet stove was having issues and now my car is dying. But, it's nothing that a good workout won't fix. Today, I am starting with a great run... I'll start at level 5 speed which a comfortable warm up jog for me. Then,  after 5 min. I start increasing the speed by 1 every minute thereater until I'm ready to drop. :) My post run will be a great Yoga stretching session. For the rest of the day, we are off to car shop!!! wish us luck:)

However; I have been taking my vitamin c. There are so many more health benefits than most people realize. For instance, Vitamin C can help regulate high blood pressure, prevent against heart disease, cancer and also helps regulate blood sugar. So check out this site.

http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2008/apr2008_Newly-Discovered-Benefits-Of-Vitamin-C_01.htm

Today's menu is still up in the air. With a day of car shopping, it may have to be Sandwich and Soup night or ???? I do have some leftover Lentil soup that I frooze so, I can take that out. Less than two weeks until Thanksgiving!!! Time to up the workouts and watch your diet!!!!

Enjoy your Weekend. Happy Birthday Marine Corp!!!

Thursday Pilates 11/8/12

Happy Thursday everyone!!! I am currently experiencing computer issue. UUGGHH!!!  Anyway, we had our first beautiful snowfall of the season this morning!! I love it until January then, I'm ready to see it go.

Tuesdays workout consisted of running and maintaining my running speed at the higher end of the  spectrum of my maximum speed. Then, I finished with Back & bicep work.

Wednesday: Legs and shoulders with a pre warm up run then ended with high intenity plyometrics

Thursday (today) My am Pilates class then, ran up hill on treadmill, then ended with step ups on the bench. Today is cardio day with no weights.

Last night was the first night my son ate all his dinner without complaining.HHMMM!!!!
we had Quinoa with roasted veggies and a salad.....delicious!!! I finished it off today for lunch:)   Very happy tummy!!!

Until tomorrow!!!!

Madison singing and playing "Boston" on the Piano 11/5/12

Today I secretly taped my 13 year old teaching herself to play and sing the song "Boston" by Augustana on the Piano. Instead of being on the computer or any tech stuff, she chose to sing and play. Love it!!!  Here is the original version of the song.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ASJBXu8tNo

Here is Madison's version:  ENJOY:)

Enjoy your evening!!!

The Benefits of Pilates and Chickpea burger recipe 11/5/12

Where did the weekend go???? I tried all day yesterday to work on my blog....no luck!!! between carpooling kids around, errands and oh yeah, school projects there was no time for blogging. This morning I'm off to teach my Pilates class. Pilates is such a great way for me to streamline and stretch my body after doing weights.
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/the-benefits-of-pilates

Then my workout to include: A short run, then Chest/ Tris and some legs.

Tonights menu is leftover chickpea burgers, with sweet potato fries and roasted cauliflower and coleslaw.
These burgers were great and tasty. I used sun-dried tomatoes in oil so I did not add more oil. I also used spelt flour. I rolled into balls and flattened into patties on the grill. If grilling outside, I suggest placing patties in a wrapped foil package so you can flip the foil package instead of the patty to avoid breakage.
http://vegweb.com/recipes/chickpea-burgers-0

Enjoy your Monday everyone and remember to vote tomorrow!!!:):)
I also appreciate all your comments and suggestions!! Thanks again:)

NEW!!! Yoga/Pilates video 11/3/12

Good Saturday morning everyone. It is so beautiful out, it's hard to believe that some of the East Coast is still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Our hearts and prayers go out to all affected by the storm, including my brother and his family!!!

On a lighter note, I have a new video to share. I hope you all enjoy. So today is just a clean up day for us. I did my video and ran for my workout. We have evening activities planned today. Tonights menu is Mexican theme night. Veggie and black bean tacos for me!!! :) YUMM!!!
Also, I made deviled eggs but replaced the mayonaise mixture with Hummus! Awesome.

Anyway, I tried to post my video here and I couldn't so, if you click on the workouts up top you will find my new Yoga/Pilates video. Check it out and let me know what you think???

Halloween 10/31/12

First, I want to say special prayers for all those suffering from Hurricane Sandy's wrath. We and our town did very well. Very few power outages and no major flooding. Just a few trees and limbs down but other than that, we did great!!!

Hope everyone else had a great Halloween!! I just realized today that it is exactly 3 weeks until Thanksgiving!!! Yikes. Here are a few Halloween pics.... Beware they are spooky.

Enjoy your Thursday everyone!!! I am off to my morning Pilates Class:) Then a day of cleaning up Halloween decorations and maybe a good cardio workout to work off all this candy. I did have a few pieces...ok, a lot of pieces of candy. Butterfingers are my favorite.

Question of the day? What's your favorite Halloween candy?