Olympic Lifting

    I am a huge backer of  femininity in a androgynous world.  I care what a wear to the gym, to work, out with friends, etc.  I care about being sexy, vibrant and healthy.
  So my obsession with Olympic lifting is a little odd.  I love to squat and dead lift.  I feel that my body is healthier and stronger when I do these exercises.  You can concentrate on nothing, but your body when you have a 45 lb. bar on your back (squat) or when you are lifting it off the floor(dead lift).  It is a very peaceful place and really helps with stress (and of course tightening your
core, bottom and legs).
  I did a lot of reading (Mark Ripatoe weight lifting books are a good source) and I am lucky to
have very good athletes at my gym to emulate.
 

Friends

  The way to really find yourself is to spend time with your friends.  They are truthful, they love you and you are so blessed to have them....

  Thank you Ginny and Marlene!!!

Jack LaLanne

  Jack was a fitness and cultural icon, who has promoted the benefit of regular exercise and healthy eating in a career that has spanned over 70 years and inspired millions.

  He presented an extremely successful television program, called “The Jack LaLanne Show”, that ran for 34 years! Which educated the viewers – or “students” as he called them – on nutrition, exercise and general well being.  My mother was one of his disciples and I rememberr fondly watching her using a chair for leg and
ab work
 He also produced some famous quotes:
1)“Ten seconds on the lips and a lifetime on the hips”

2)“Better to wear out than rust out”

  Jack was still going strong at the age of 96, working out every morning in the weights room for 1 1/2 hours and then swimming or walking for another 1/2 hour.  His enthusiasm and hard work created a industry that
keeps us healthy and vibrant.  Thank you, Jack.
  

The Scale arrives

  I have decided that it is time to simplify my workouts by managing my routines myself. I have been lucky enough to train with a few different, but highly qualified trainers.   My journey this year is to  improve my  routine.  Simplify,  so that I can have more time to enjoy my life.
    I thoroughly enjoyed the holidays and the scale shows it....9.8 lbs of fun!  I am committed to eat  healthfully, maintain my muscle mass and continue to wear a size 2/4.

  However, my scale wasn't accurate.   Here is my New Years gift... I christen her "Accountability".