Some Random link love that I would love to share with you on…

One of my favorite new blogs The Bodyweight Exercise Blog.

And…

Things I Won’t Do for Cash. <—-Lori

Also…

Sara—> Life Lessons: The Value of Kindness.

Of course….

Kami Gray shares- Valentine’s Day: Heart Healthy Gift Ideas.

……………………………………..Enjoy the weekend!

Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.- Heinlein

Each week I try to add a different challenge to my routine. I would like to revisit one that we did back in August of 08′; the Wall Sit Challenge. Remember, the wall sit is a bit different from typical squats since you’re holding a static position for a certain period of time, rather than working through an entire range of motion. I enjoy this exercise because you can do it while reading a book, watching TV, and even pretend you’re scratching your back at the grocery store. 🙂 Do it anytime without any equipment to help you build endurance in the lower body. Here’s the challenge and how to do it:

1. Stand in front of a wall (about 2 feet in front of it) and lean your back against it.

2. Back up against the wall, slide down until your knees are at about 90-degree angles and hold, keeping the abs contracted, hands at your sides for 35 seconds. Come back to start and repeat with an increase to 45 seconds, then 55 seconds and finally to 65 seconds.

Please go at your own pace and if necessary start out at less hold times. If you are looking for a greater challenge  try the hold with one leg and increase the hold times.

…………………………………………………You can do it!

Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

We all have different things that make us laugh. and books are no exception. One of the funniest books that I’ve ever read, “A Walk in the Woods,” by Bill Bryson. He shares his adventures of hiking on the Appalachian Trail with a companion, an out-of-shape buddy (Katz)from Iowa.  Despite Katz’s overwhelming desire to find cozy restaurants, he and Bryson eventually settle into their stride, and while on the trail they meet a bizarre assortment of hilarious characters. I like to get lost in the book and find myself laughing constantly.

A few more books that will tickle your funny bone:

Fat, Forty, and Fired by Nigel Marsh

Furry Logic: A Guide to Life’s Little Challenges – Jane Seabrook

A Dirty Job: – by Christopher Moore

As we are well aware, there are many good benefits to laughter and reading.

So get lost in a book and read and laugh and laugh and read!

Do you have a book that tickles your funny bone? Please share! 🙂

Good morning! I hope you had a fantastic weekend! Did you keep up with your healthy habits on the weekend? Now, it is time to get the week started with a warm up! After the weekend, you might prefer Jumping jacks or squats , maybe both? 🙂 How about 5 minutes of Butt Kicks to get the bodies engine going?

Butt Kicks– Starting in a standing position, run in place or if you have enough room go forward about 20 ft. and alternately swing the heel of each foot up to the butt. The back is straight, use a smooth swinging motion that is produced at the knee joint. Chest over toes, Arms pumping. Continue for just 5 minutes and you will definitely be ready for the day! Of course this is a good start to the day, but we want to continue with our regular fitness routine as well.

Eighty percent of success is showing up.-Woody Allen .