Saturday after class, Carol came back to the house with me and we did P9ox kenpo and ab ripper x. It was not only fun to do together, but my feelings about the entire P90x program has not changed even a little bit. I find it every bit as challenging, comprehensive and interesting as I did when Kyle first showed it to me in May of 09. I find that interesting because through … [Read more...] about Like a Well Oiled Machine
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The Coral Springs Study
Watched Losing It last night. To me, lately, its almost like watching the news in that it sort of disturbs me, but I don't want to miss it. In this episode she visited with a Native American family and not only impacted them, but their entire nation. First, on a very shallow note, I would like to say that Jillian looked outstanding when she first arrived and if I could have … [Read more...] about The Coral Springs Study
“Sweet Days of Summer…”
"Sweet days of summer, the jasmine's in bloom, July is dressed up and playing her tune...summer days make me feel fine!" And our jasmine IS in bloom. Flowers abound and the scent is insane. When that thing blooms you can smell it from a block away (well, almost). Summer, ahhh. Thanks for all the great feedback yesterday. I love to read everyone else's take, in this case … [Read more...] about “Sweet Days of Summer…”
She’s Here, There and Everywhere!
Yesterday I had a lot of time at home. I had the TV on for a good amount of the day, mostly as background noise. Twice, however, I was called to it when I heard the familiar voice of Jillian Michaels. First, it was on a rerun of the Rachel Ray show. I found that interesting just because. Rachel Ray, who when she add cheese, cheese and more cheese to a recipe, finds the … [Read more...] about She’s Here, There and Everywhere!
Just Who Really Benefits from Statins?
No great surprise to learn (or hear again) that I am not a fan of big Pharma. Often, I think most of my motivation to follow the lifestyle I do, is in hopes of avoiding medication. I don't trust it and more importantly, I don't trust the people who make em. Just last night, the news reported some serious problems with the drug Avandia, taken for type-2 diabetes. Apparently, … [Read more...] about Just Who Really Benefits from Statins?