Turbo Kick

So Yesterday I went over to my sharing wall neighbors room (she also works with dustun) and I asked her if she wanted to join me to do turbo kick, I figured if I enlists some support then I couldn't back out, so at 5:00 we were at the gym, I was nervous, I wasn't scared of it being hard like I am going to die hard I just figured it was gong to be alot of choreographed memorized in beat steps, none of which I have, I mean I am white and Blondie so those to things dont jive.

My instructor was a tattoo sassy lady, I got more nervous, the only good thing was there was 4 ladies and one man non of us had ever done this before, but they were black so they had good rhythm, (blast this whiteness!)

I do have to say I did enjoy it, when I got lost or confused I just started to spazz
I would go again I will try it a few more times to see if I can ever pick up the beats.

Tomorrow is my WW meeting so lets see if this weeks kick butt, sore as all heck workout did anything, I think so!

"No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively do have the power to change."

Just cause she is so cute!

boot camp and a hike

So yesterday, I went to a class offered on base called Boot Camp, I have been nervous to go because of the name and the description said not for the faint of heart. Well it wasn't to bad, I am mean I am still here right?! We warmed up, did a few things on the step, had had weights. It was mainly a total body weight training class, we did lunges, squats (on that half ball thing, which hard to keep your balance) did inner and outer thighs, core back, biceps, triceps, shoulders, chest. I think thats it, Oh I also did 35 girl push up, I think that is the most I have ever done.
I felt good I felt accomplished, and the bonus was she has one peice of dove choclate for all of us after class!

Today Abby and I went for a hike up the mountain this morning, I put sunscreen on her a hat, and loaded her up in the front carrier, it was so quiet, all I herd was the bird, the stream, the wind blowing through the leaves, it really makes me appreciate all that I have in my life.


Remember that quick-fix weight loss solutions seldom work. You must trash the diet pills and the whole dieting mindset. Remember that doing the same thing and expecting different results only makes you crazy. If you expect to unveil the slim, trim, healthy you inside, then you must change.

Abigail in Utah

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8-27-09

So I know that a few of my friends and family are working out, I was wondering if we could set up a little thing were you post your daily workout, what you did, for how long, and maybe a good for you meal/treat idea. I figure maybe if we are accountable to each other we might do better. If you want to join me, just leave me comment

8-27-09 For each move, do 1 or 2 sets of 12 repetitions
Upper body:
Chest Press With Band
Bent Over Rows
Supermans
Basic Dumbbell Curls
Rear Triceps Extension
Front Arm Raises

Lower body:
Lunges
Basic Squats
Dumbbell Leg Extensions

Core:
Cross-Armed Crunches

Cardio:
biked about 7 miles in 20 minutes

Treat idea:
Black bean brownies
1 box brownie mix
1 can (15 oz) black beans

Open the can of black beans, rinse well. With beans back in the can, add enough water to cover beans. Put in blender or food processor and puree. Add puree to brownie mix, and then bake according to package directions.

You DO NOT add the eggs or oil that the recipe calls for, JUST the black bean puree!

Makes 20 brownies-- 2 Weight Watcher Points each!

These are pretty rich and fudgy, and you cant tell that they aren't "regular" brownies. They have lots of protein and fiber, too.

"Breathing correctly is the key to better fitness, muscle strength, stamina andathletic endurance."

~Dr. Michael Yessis~

Made it home

Well I made it back to Colorado, the flight was good, Abigail did great just like always,she was a bit fussy at times but I think it was cause it was so hot in the plan, she had red checks and sweating, so was I.
I had dad come through security with me, so he could help me getting everything through the x-ray machine, once we were on the other side we started to people watch we saw lots of interesting people, we saw ladies who like to wear what look like underwear out, we saw lady's that looks like men, men who looked like they peed there pants, we saw, "rich" men and women, we saw people get upset at the ticket counter,we saw people running to the gate. i love people watching everyone is so different.
Amanda and mom also came to the airport, I hate saying good bye, the only thing getting me through this one was I will be seeing them in a month. And dustun should be there also, so that will make the trip even better.
Thanks for letting us come visit, it was a super quick trip, but lots of fun.





Abigail is a "expert flyer" she has been in 6 different planes.

Lagoon

On Monday August 17th, Travis, Amanda, Mark and I all went to lagoon, I haven't been there in so many years, and when I do go I usually don't have anyone to ride rides with, but not this time, we all wanted to go on all the rides, and that is pretty much what we did. We rode the Terror ride, Colossus: The Fire Dragon, The bat, Double Thunder Raceway, Rocket, The white roller coaster, Sky ride, Spider, wicked, the train, tidle-wave, bumper cars, ferris wheel

My new favorite rides are the spider which does this: A first of its kind in North America, this spinning coaster takes riders to a new extreme. Four passengers load into the coaster car - two facing forward and two facing back. The car remains in this locked position as it descends the initial drop. As the car begins to ascend the second hill it then unlocks, allowing free horizontal spin - up to 20 rotations per minute depending on weight and gravity! With unique track configurations, which include an 82 degree embankment called the Immelmann, a stretch of slalom track, and a 360 degree carousel turn, riders are given a truly unique experience.

And Wicked: t's BIG, It's FAST, it's "WICKED", and it's coming in 2007. Lagoon announces it's most thrilling coaster, EVER! This state of the art coaster will thrill riders of all ages with it's unique ride elements.

Riders will be launched to the top of the 110 ft. tower at speeds close to 41 mph. This element is especially unique as most roller coasters slowly lift riders to the top of the first hill, letting gravity do the rest. "WICKED" riders will instead be propelled by means of a linear synchronous motor (LSM) drive system, essentially rocketing riders up and over the top of the first hill.

The 8-rider vehicles travel individually and achieve speeds up to 55 mph, passing though steep valleys, high banked turns, half-pipe, heart-roll inversion and more. Riders will be seated in two rows of four, facing forward, with the back row seats elevated above the front row. The lap/leg restraints will provide an exhilarating upper body freedom for riders.


WE all had so much fun, we were a bit dizzy, but doing great, after the park closed we went to Iggys for dinner, then we were trying to find a place open to get some pie, but we had no luck, and the way home we played "would you rather" finally around midnight, we were home, and ready for bed.

The next day I looked at my poor feet, they were so sore from walking around all day, and my toe was killing me, I also had to wear Tennis shoes in order to ride rides, well I was walking on my feet all wrong, and I got a blisters, so my feet look like homeless people feet. Time for a pedicure.