Monday, May 31, 2010
Vita Vie Retreat - Reviews
Want to write a review of your stay? You can do it here : http://realadventures.com/listings/1040702_Boot-Camp-Retreat-Weight-Loss-Vacation-Florida
Happy Memorial Day
Vita Vie Retreat wishes a happy Memorial Day to all! A BIG THANK YOU goes out to all of those who have served for our country ~ past and present!
Book your fitness retreat today at http://www.bvretreat.com/!
Book your fitness retreat today at http://www.bvretreat.com/!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND : What are you doing for this holiday weekend?
We love to hear what everyone is up to for the weekend. Given that this weekend is a long weekend, we want to know what you're up to! Who's got active plans or family plans or hiking plans, etc? Share here or on facebook at www.facebook.com/vitavieretreat.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
New Photo Galleries - BVRETREAT.COM
The photo galleries have been updated to reflect our new locations as well as all three retreats ~ Bella Boot Camp, V Retreat & Private Retreats! Take a look!
Click Below to View the Galleries
http://www.bvretreat.com/index.php?str_string=Vita+Vie+Information~Photo+Galleries~none
Click Below to View the Galleries
http://www.bvretreat.com/index.php?str_string=Vita+Vie+Information~Photo+Galleries~none
Happy Hump Day!
Happy Hump Day to All! To get over the hump this week, our CHALLENGE is to increase your intensity today! Do an extra 15 minutes today or add 10 thirty second sprints to your routine. Let's kick it up a notch!!!
Good luck!
To book your weight loss boot camp, go to http://www.bvretreat.com/.
Good luck!
To book your weight loss boot camp, go to http://www.bvretreat.com/.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Warm Weather Tip of The Day
Don't forget your electrolytes! Stock up on Gatorade or Electromix. If you're outdoors a lot or working out double duty in this heat, make sure you replace those essential electrolytes. You need sodium, chromium, potassium and magnesium.
Hint: Get Gatorade G2 for lower calories!
Stay cool & safe.
Go to http://www.bvretreat.com/ to book your weight loss boot camp!
Hint: Get Gatorade G2 for lower calories!
Stay cool & safe.
Go to http://www.bvretreat.com/ to book your weight loss boot camp!
OnLine Reservations Are Up & Running!
For those of you who have been looking for our online reservations to function again, we're finally up and running! You can now reserve for any retreat at any location.
Go to http://www.bvretreat.com/ to sign up today!
Go to http://www.bvretreat.com/ to sign up today!
It Takes Hard Work to Get Into Your Bikinni!
Via the Los Angeles Times (http://www.latimes.com/)
What it really takes to get ready for bikini season
The bottom line: There's no quick fix.
*Photo by Kirk McCoy - Los Angeles Times
By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times
May 23, 2010
Kourtney Kardashian makes gearing up for bikini season look so darned fun and easy. In a recent issue of Life & Style magazine she explains that she drinks a lot of water, works out with 2-pound dumbbells (while wearing a fun leopard-print T-shirt) and has dropped her chai lattes in favor of espresso shots to save calories.
If you believe the glossy magazines that insist this is what it truly takes to drop 10 to 20 pounds and deflate your muffin top in time for summer, we've got a timeshare on the Gulf of Mexico we'd like to sell you.
The reality? Brace yourselves for several weeks of sacrifice and deprivation, beginning with working out six days a week, twice a day — yes, twice — in a demanding routine of cardio and strength training. Add to that a strict diet regimen that leaves little room for cupcakes and Twizzlers. And those two post-work glasses of wine? Don't even think about it.
Click Here to Read the Rest of the Article
Go to http://www.bvretreat.com/ to sign up for your weight loss fitness retreat!
What it really takes to get ready for bikini season
The bottom line: There's no quick fix.
*Photo by Kirk McCoy - Los Angeles Times
By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times
May 23, 2010
Kourtney Kardashian makes gearing up for bikini season look so darned fun and easy. In a recent issue of Life & Style magazine she explains that she drinks a lot of water, works out with 2-pound dumbbells (while wearing a fun leopard-print T-shirt) and has dropped her chai lattes in favor of espresso shots to save calories.
If you believe the glossy magazines that insist this is what it truly takes to drop 10 to 20 pounds and deflate your muffin top in time for summer, we've got a timeshare on the Gulf of Mexico we'd like to sell you.
The reality? Brace yourselves for several weeks of sacrifice and deprivation, beginning with working out six days a week, twice a day — yes, twice — in a demanding routine of cardio and strength training. Add to that a strict diet regimen that leaves little room for cupcakes and Twizzlers. And those two post-work glasses of wine? Don't even think about it.
Click Here to Read the Rest of the Article
Go to http://www.bvretreat.com/ to sign up for your weight loss fitness retreat!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Not Getting Results? Rethink Your Intensity Level
Are you really working as hard as you should be? The three key components to working out are FREQUENCY, INTENSITY and DURATION.
Frequency = the number of times you work out each week.
Intensity = how HARD you are working out.
Duration = the amount of time you spend during each workout session.
If the intensity isn't where it needs to be then you could be burning half or less than half the amount of calories as you should be and not challenging your body to change.
How hard should you work? The perceived rating of exertion scale is a great way to start adding intensity into your workouts. Here's how it works...
While doing physical activity, we want you to rate your perception of exertion. This feeling should reflect how heavy and strenuous the exercise feels to you, combining all sensations and feelings of physical stress, effort, and fatigue. Do not concern yourself with any one factor such as leg pain or shortness of breath, but try to focus on your total feeling of exertion.
The rating scale ranges from 1 to 10, where 1 means "no exertion at all" and 10 means "maximal exertion." Which number best describes your level of exertion in your current workouts? This will give you a good idea of the intensity level of your activity, and you can use this information to speed up or slow down your movements to reach your desired range. Add in some of the higher intensity PRE intervals of an 8 or 9 to really challenge yourself. Intervals don't need to be more than 30 seconds to 1 minute at this high intensity range. In addition, intervals can be speed, load, resistance, incline or even a combination.
Try to appraise your feeling of exertion as honestly as possible, without thinking about what the actual physical load is. Your own feeling of effort and exertion is important, not how it compares to other people's.
Make sure to check with your doctor before beginning any new phyiscal fitness regimen. If you have questions at all about these types of workouts, please refer to one of your local fitness experts or Vita Vie Retreat for clarification before beginning this type of training.
To book your fitness retreat, go to http://www.bvretreat.com/.
Frequency = the number of times you work out each week.
Intensity = how HARD you are working out.
Duration = the amount of time you spend during each workout session.
If the intensity isn't where it needs to be then you could be burning half or less than half the amount of calories as you should be and not challenging your body to change.
How hard should you work? The perceived rating of exertion scale is a great way to start adding intensity into your workouts. Here's how it works...
While doing physical activity, we want you to rate your perception of exertion. This feeling should reflect how heavy and strenuous the exercise feels to you, combining all sensations and feelings of physical stress, effort, and fatigue. Do not concern yourself with any one factor such as leg pain or shortness of breath, but try to focus on your total feeling of exertion.
The rating scale ranges from 1 to 10, where 1 means "no exertion at all" and 10 means "maximal exertion." Which number best describes your level of exertion in your current workouts? This will give you a good idea of the intensity level of your activity, and you can use this information to speed up or slow down your movements to reach your desired range. Add in some of the higher intensity PRE intervals of an 8 or 9 to really challenge yourself. Intervals don't need to be more than 30 seconds to 1 minute at this high intensity range. In addition, intervals can be speed, load, resistance, incline or even a combination.
Try to appraise your feeling of exertion as honestly as possible, without thinking about what the actual physical load is. Your own feeling of effort and exertion is important, not how it compares to other people's.
Make sure to check with your doctor before beginning any new phyiscal fitness regimen. If you have questions at all about these types of workouts, please refer to one of your local fitness experts or Vita Vie Retreat for clarification before beginning this type of training.
To book your fitness retreat, go to http://www.bvretreat.com/.
Could Your Sunscreen be Harming You?
There has been a lot of information coming out regarding sunscreens lately. Given that fact that summer is right around the corner and the sun's rays are stronger, it's important to pay attention. AOL has posted an article this morning regarding some new info about the dangers of sunscreen. Check it out...
WASHINGTON (May 24) -- Almost half of the 500 most popular sunscreen products may actually increase the speed at which malignant cells develop and spread skin cancer because they contain vitamin A or its derivatives, according to an evaluation of those products released today.
AOL News also has learned through documents and interviews that the Food and Drug Administration has known of the potential danger for as long as a decade without alerting the public, which the FDA denies.
The study was released with Memorial Day weekend approaching. Store shelves throughout the country are already crammed with tubes, jars, bottles and spray cans of sunscreen.
The white goop, creams and ointments might prevent sunburn. But don't count on them to keep the ultraviolet light from destroying your skin cells and causing tumors and lesions, according to researchers at Environmental Working Group.
Click Here to Read the Entire Article
This is definitely something to pay attention to and especially those that come to the Vita Vie Retreat! We need to protect our skin. http://www.bvretreat.com/
WASHINGTON (May 24) -- Almost half of the 500 most popular sunscreen products may actually increase the speed at which malignant cells develop and spread skin cancer because they contain vitamin A or its derivatives, according to an evaluation of those products released today.
AOL News also has learned through documents and interviews that the Food and Drug Administration has known of the potential danger for as long as a decade without alerting the public, which the FDA denies.
The study was released with Memorial Day weekend approaching. Store shelves throughout the country are already crammed with tubes, jars, bottles and spray cans of sunscreen.
The white goop, creams and ointments might prevent sunburn. But don't count on them to keep the ultraviolet light from destroying your skin cells and causing tumors and lesions, according to researchers at Environmental Working Group.
Click Here to Read the Entire Article
This is definitely something to pay attention to and especially those that come to the Vita Vie Retreat! We need to protect our skin. http://www.bvretreat.com/
Friday, May 21, 2010
Bella Boot Camp ~ Featured in the June 2010 Issue of Oxygen Magazine
Our very own, Bella Boot Camp, has been featured in the June issue of Oxygen Magazine. Pick up your copy today!
Visit http://www.bvretreat.com/ today for details regarding your fitness retreat! Getaway this summer!
Yoga May Help Cancer Survivors (CNN.com)
(Health.com) -- Cancer survivors often feel fatigued and have trouble sleeping for months -- or even years -- after their last chemotherapy or radiation session. Now, a new study shows that yoga can help them sleep better, feel more energized, and cut back on sleeping medications.
"We really wanted to find something useful, because right now there are not a lot of good treatments out there for fatigue," says the lead author of the study, Karen Mustian, an assistant professor of radiation oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, in Rochester, New York.
Compared with sleep medication, yoga "can be really empowering," says Suzanne Danhauer, a professor of psychosocial oncology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sleep medications aren't always effective and can have side effects, and people who've just been through cancer treatment may not want to take any more drugs, adds Danhauer, who studies the benefits of yoga for cancer patients but didn't participate in the new study.
Click Here to Read the Full Article
Come do yoga with us at V Retreat! http://www.bvretreat.com/
"We really wanted to find something useful, because right now there are not a lot of good treatments out there for fatigue," says the lead author of the study, Karen Mustian, an assistant professor of radiation oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, in Rochester, New York.
Compared with sleep medication, yoga "can be really empowering," says Suzanne Danhauer, a professor of psychosocial oncology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sleep medications aren't always effective and can have side effects, and people who've just been through cancer treatment may not want to take any more drugs, adds Danhauer, who studies the benefits of yoga for cancer patients but didn't participate in the new study.
Click Here to Read the Full Article
Come do yoga with us at V Retreat! http://www.bvretreat.com/
Thursday, May 20, 2010
"Facial Yoga" for a Younger Looking You!
Read this article about "facial yoga" to find out how you can use certain exercises to keep your face wrinkle free and looking more youthful!
Your facial muscles need exercise just as much as the rest of your body. And facial exercises work just like regular muscle exercises.
Intent.com suggests the following to keep your face looking young:
•Raise your eyebrows as high as you can and hold them for five seconds.
•Open your mouth as wide as possible and stick your tongue out as far as you can and hold for a few seconds.
•Using your three center fingers, press down on your cheeks and smile as hard as you can to raise your cheek muscles against your fingers.
Click Here to Read More
To schedule your fitness retreat, go to http://www.bvretreat.com/.
Your facial muscles need exercise just as much as the rest of your body. And facial exercises work just like regular muscle exercises.
Intent.com suggests the following to keep your face looking young:
•Raise your eyebrows as high as you can and hold them for five seconds.
•Open your mouth as wide as possible and stick your tongue out as far as you can and hold for a few seconds.
•Using your three center fingers, press down on your cheeks and smile as hard as you can to raise your cheek muscles against your fingers.
Click Here to Read More
To schedule your fitness retreat, go to http://www.bvretreat.com/.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
How to Transform Your Lifestyle & Your Life - by Dean Ornish
This article is a great read! It truly encompasses many of life's "diet" issues and how to resolve them in a lifestyle way vs continuing on an unsustainable, unsatisfactory diet.
"Listen, here's what I think. I think we can't go around measuring our goodness by what we don't do. By what we deny ourselves. What we resist, and who we exclude. I think we've got to measure goodness by what we embrace, what we create, and who we include."
-- from the movie, Chocolat
Two days ago, after 16 years of review, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a proposed decision to provide Medicare coverage for the comprehensive lifestyle program for reversing heart disease that my colleagues and I at the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute have developed and tested (http://www.pmri.org/).
Continue Reading - Click Here
Visit us at http://www.bvretreat.com/ for your lifestyle visit to Vita Vie Retreat!
"Listen, here's what I think. I think we can't go around measuring our goodness by what we don't do. By what we deny ourselves. What we resist, and who we exclude. I think we've got to measure goodness by what we embrace, what we create, and who we include."
-- from the movie, Chocolat
Two days ago, after 16 years of review, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a proposed decision to provide Medicare coverage for the comprehensive lifestyle program for reversing heart disease that my colleagues and I at the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute have developed and tested (http://www.pmri.org/).
Continue Reading - Click Here
Visit us at http://www.bvretreat.com/ for your lifestyle visit to Vita Vie Retreat!
Specialty Retreat for the Fall ~ Where Do You Want to Go?
Below we've listed the top 5 places for our fall retreat...away from Florida. The choices are...
Breckenridge, CO
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Vancouver, BC
Charleston, SC
Santa Barbara, CA
Where would you want to go? It's our specialty retreat away from home! Go to facebook to our fan page and give us your input! http://www.facebook.com/vitavieretreat.
Looking forward to seeing some of you this summer/fall! Don't forget to sign up for your fitness retreat today at http://www.bvretreat.com/.
Breckenridge, CO
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Vancouver, BC
Charleston, SC
Santa Barbara, CA
Where would you want to go? It's our specialty retreat away from home! Go to facebook to our fan page and give us your input! http://www.facebook.com/vitavieretreat.
Looking forward to seeing some of you this summer/fall! Don't forget to sign up for your fitness retreat today at http://www.bvretreat.com/.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Bella Boot Camp for the Beginner
Bella Boot Camp is our biggest selling fitness retreat and a high energy, fun time for all. If you are a beginner exerciser and you would like to participate in Bella Boot Camp, you might want to try the half program or V Retreat. The half program gives you the ability to choose your three classes out of the daily schedule. It's a better bet for those that haven't worked out ever or for a while. All levels welcome though!
To learn more, http://www.bvretreat.com/.
To learn more, http://www.bvretreat.com/.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
CHALLENGE: Break Your Bad Sugar Habit!
Addicted to sugar? Try this for 1 Week!
No refined sugars
No white carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, white pasta, etc)
No sweets
No juice
No alcohol
No soda or sugary sports drinks
No candy
Yes to fresh protein and vegetables!
Break your sugar craving! Come join us at http://www.bvretreat.com/
No refined sugars
No white carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, white pasta, etc)
No sweets
No juice
No alcohol
No soda or sugary sports drinks
No candy
Yes to fresh protein and vegetables!
Break your sugar craving! Come join us at http://www.bvretreat.com/
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
New! Private Retreats
Our private retreats have been revamped! When you sign up for a private retreat, you can now choose from one of the following concentrations: weight loss, stress reduction or vita vie golf/sport specific.
Retreats will now offer a structured schedule based upon your concentration and an intake form which will give us an idea as to what your short and long term goals are as well as session preferences.
To sign up for your weight loss retreat, stress reduction retreat or sport specific retreat or lean more information, Click Here.
Retreats will now offer a structured schedule based upon your concentration and an intake form which will give us an idea as to what your short and long term goals are as well as session preferences.
To sign up for your weight loss retreat, stress reduction retreat or sport specific retreat or lean more information, Click Here.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Bella Boot Camp ~ Ability Level Defined
For all of you wondering what type of fitness level is suitable for Bella Boot Camp, we've now defined it on the website. http://www.bvretreat.com/
Exercisers in the Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced categories will suitable for Bella Boot Camp. If you are a true beginner, meaning you have never worked out consistently before, you may want to try V Retreat. V Retreat would also be suitable for those who have joint or muscular problems as the low impact component may be better for your body.
To book your fitness retreat with us, call 800.768.5708
Exercisers in the Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced categories will suitable for Bella Boot Camp. If you are a true beginner, meaning you have never worked out consistently before, you may want to try V Retreat. V Retreat would also be suitable for those who have joint or muscular problems as the low impact component may be better for your body.
To book your fitness retreat with us, call 800.768.5708
Monday, May 10, 2010
When the Weather is Warm
For warm weather workouts...
Get a Hat
Hydrate
Wear White
Wear Light, Breathable Clothing
Don't Forget About Your Electrolytes
Look for Shade
If You're Feeling Nausea, Chills, Dizziness or Faint ~ Stop Immediately and Look for Shade and Hydration
Have a great workout!
Visit us on the web http://www.bvretreat.com/
Get a Hat
Hydrate
Wear White
Wear Light, Breathable Clothing
Don't Forget About Your Electrolytes
Look for Shade
If You're Feeling Nausea, Chills, Dizziness or Faint ~ Stop Immediately and Look for Shade and Hydration
Have a great workout!
Visit us on the web http://www.bvretreat.com/
Grow Old Gracefully
In the spirit of Mark's 40th birthday, I'm writing about growing old gracefully today. :) What are some of the things you want to work on in order to make sure you're active, young and agile later in life? Here's my list...
1. Keep Moving
2. Engage in a Sport or Activity that Has you Moving in All Directions or Planes of Motion ~ Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Dancing, Kickboxing and Sports Conditioning
3. Hydrate for Healthy Muscles, Organs and Skin
4. Challenge Your Balance
5. Ask Yourself if You Can... Push Your Body, Pull Your Body & Run for Your Life
6. Utilize Functional Training ~ Training that will have you moving in everyday life patterns.
7. Eat Fresh, Whole Foods
8. Limit Your Alcohol Intake ~ It Inhibits Your Immune System
9. Challenge Your Mind
10. Laugh and Play Often
1. Keep Moving
2. Engage in a Sport or Activity that Has you Moving in All Directions or Planes of Motion ~ Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Dancing, Kickboxing and Sports Conditioning
3. Hydrate for Healthy Muscles, Organs and Skin
4. Challenge Your Balance
5. Ask Yourself if You Can... Push Your Body, Pull Your Body & Run for Your Life
6. Utilize Functional Training ~ Training that will have you moving in everyday life patterns.
7. Eat Fresh, Whole Foods
8. Limit Your Alcohol Intake ~ It Inhibits Your Immune System
9. Challenge Your Mind
10. Laugh and Play Often
Sunday, May 9, 2010
What to Expect From Our New Locations...
Marriott Delray Beach
You'll Experience... Fruit Infused Water, Luxurious Spa With Organic Spa Products, Cucumber Towels Waiting to Cool You Off After a Steam, Fresh and Sophisticated Cuisine, Concierge Lounge, Stretch on the Spa Terrace with Ocean Views, Famed Atlantic Avenue Shops and Art Galleries, Impecable Service
Pompano Beach
You'll Experience... Tiki Torches at Night, Tropical Yet Casual Atmosphere, Rooftop Yoga Sessions, Direct Access to the Sand of the Atlantic Ocean, Full Spa with Pevonia Products, Fresh and Simple Fare, Relaxed Retreat Setting, Cooking Classes
http://www.bvretreat.com/
You'll Experience... Fruit Infused Water, Luxurious Spa With Organic Spa Products, Cucumber Towels Waiting to Cool You Off After a Steam, Fresh and Sophisticated Cuisine, Concierge Lounge, Stretch on the Spa Terrace with Ocean Views, Famed Atlantic Avenue Shops and Art Galleries, Impecable Service
Pompano Beach
You'll Experience... Tiki Torches at Night, Tropical Yet Casual Atmosphere, Rooftop Yoga Sessions, Direct Access to the Sand of the Atlantic Ocean, Full Spa with Pevonia Products, Fresh and Simple Fare, Relaxed Retreat Setting, Cooking Classes
http://www.bvretreat.com/
Happy Mother's Day!
A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. ~Washington Irving
Saturday, May 8, 2010
New Location :: Pompano Beach Pics
Check out these pics of our new location in Pompano Beach! See you there! Check the website for more info... http://www.bvretreat.com
Facebook :: Follow Us!
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook! We'll be offering some Facebook specials coming up that you WON'T want to miss out on!
www.facebook.com/vitavieretrat ~ See you on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/vitavieretrat ~ See you on Facebook!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Happy Friday ~ What's Your Weekend Plan?
It's the weekend again! It seems like the weeks come and go so quickly. Nevertheless, it's time to think about your weekend game plan. Don't forget to include fitness and you might even want to try something new! Now that the weather is thawing, get outside and go for hike.
Active Ideas...
Kayaking
Surfing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Rollerblading
Cycling
Yoga in the Park
Boot Camp in the Park
Get out and get moving! Have a great weekend!
For more info on beach retreats, go to http://www.bvretreat.com/.
Active Ideas...
Kayaking
Surfing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Rollerblading
Cycling
Yoga in the Park
Boot Camp in the Park
Get out and get moving! Have a great weekend!
For more info on beach retreats, go to http://www.bvretreat.com/.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Spring Specials & Summer Sale!
It's that time of the year! We're offering discounts on retreat throughout spring and summer.
Spring
Valid for Travel from Now - June 30, 2010
$300 Off Retreats 5 Nights or More
$150 Off Retreats 3 or 4 Nights
Summer
Valid for Travel from July 1 - August 31
$400 Off Retreats 5 Nights or More
$200 Off Retreats 3 or 4 Nights
To book your fitness retreat, go to: http://www.bvretreat.com/
Hope to see you all soon!
Spring
Valid for Travel from Now - June 30, 2010
$300 Off Retreats 5 Nights or More
$150 Off Retreats 3 or 4 Nights
Summer
Valid for Travel from July 1 - August 31
$400 Off Retreats 5 Nights or More
$200 Off Retreats 3 or 4 Nights
To book your fitness retreat, go to: http://www.bvretreat.com/
Hope to see you all soon!
New! Tanks & Tees Available!
Check out our site on CafePress.com for Vita Vie Retreat tanks and tees! Go to www.cafepress.com/vitavie to view and order. We have many designs and more are coming!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Push Ups - Try This!
Want to take your push ups to the next level? Try one hand on a medicine ball, do 8-10 reps and then repeat on the other side. Having your hand on a medicine ball will create imbalance causing the body to work harder. If you're not quite ready for this advanced move, keep both hands on the ground! Work your way up by eventually trying one push up with one hand on the medicine ball followed by 7-9 regular pushups. Continue to work your way up. You can also start with knees on the ground or in full military position. Consult your trainer if you're unsure of the move or need assistance.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Yes, I Do Have a Green Thumb; I Think I Can, I Think I Can!
I have to admit, I'm not the best with plants. I just wasn't blessed with that good ol' green thumb that others have been. What I can say is that I try. That has to count for something, right? Today I planted my little herb garden. I modeled it after the already made herb garden that I glanced at while shopping at Whole Foods. I've always wanted to grow some of my own food -- not because I truly like growing plants but because I feel like I waste food. If it's growing on my back porch, I can just pick it when I need it! Or, at least that's my plan... :)
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