Lead a Fit and Healthy Life
Archive for November, 2009
Post Thanksgiving rituals
02 years ago
by Stephy
in Health/Nutrition
So I did it. I ate my Thanksgiving dinner and dessert without limits yesterday and guess what? I ended up sick. My stomach hurt so bad that I had to leave a gathering early to go to bed. I am not the person I used to be, clearly. It has been so long since I ate without a sense of limit or responsibility and boy was I punished for it.
I think it was that and the combo of over-exerting myself exercise wise yesterday that did me in. I slept like 12 hours last night through today. I feel better but I have learned my lesson. First thing this morning, I went back to my program.
What about Black Friday? That special day after Thanksgiving where you go and shop your heart out and if you can get ahold of one of those “doorbusters” – that just makes getting up at the crack of down that much more special – right??
I went 2 years ago at the wee early hour and vowed never to do it again. I found that I had no plan and nothing that I particularly had to have and when you are like that… you end up just getting frustrated and overwhelmed around the professional shoppers that haunt the stores at the hour.
I have heard of a few people that got those amazing $300 TVs or Electronics, and I am always in awe of their dedication and talent for getting those deals. I salute them. I get up early 4 days a week and I just don’t think the chance of getting on on a deal is worth it to me.
What about you? Did you brave the roads and make it to the Black Friday stores before dawn? Did you get anything worthwhile? What about online shopping? Did you get those deals as well? I would love to hear some “success” stories.
Ashburn 5K – thanksgiving race
02 years ago
by Stephy
in Fitness/Exercise
Here we are – Plumbline Ladies gearing up for the Ashburn 5k this morning. Some of us did the bootcamp before hand too. I think we all wanted to be able to eat extra today!!
What a wonderful team we make!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Hey, Thanks…
02 years ago
by Stephy
in Uncategorized
Here is my “I am Thankful for” List for Thanksgiving 2009
1. Being fit and healthy which allows me to do what I need to do in life.
2. A healthy and happy family.
3. The wisdom and perspective that the cancer battle has given me about my marriage, family and life in general.
4. A Sense of humor – it has gotten me through the best and worst of times
5. Friends – I have been so lucky to meet the most amazing people in my life.
6. My sisters – I am so lucky to be able to call them my friends too.
7. Plumbline Training and Boot camp – not only for the physical transformation but for the support and mental growth.
8. Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream.
9. Shopping – it has been an escape for me, especially the past year or so, and also a bonding exercise between me and my Mom for as long as I can remember.
10. The Earth. It’s amazing when you really think about it how we are all here, living on one planet.
Happy Shopping on Friday!
02 years ago
by Stephy
in Fashion/Shopping
Here’s a pretty good coupon link to the Adidas Outlet store in Leesburg, VA:
I found it at this site that has some pretty good information: http://bargainbriana.com/
Happy Shopping on Friday!
Get Taylor Lautner’s Twilight Abs – That’s Fit
02 years ago
by Stephy
in Fitness/Exercise
Get Taylor Lautner’s Twilight Abs – That’s Fit.
There are so many theories out there on how to get great, no let me rephrase when talking about Taylor Lautner’s abs – Amazing… Abs – here is an article with Lautner aka Team Jacob’s trainer.
Looking Back, Looking ahead
02 years ago
Crossfit Women: Looking Back, Looking ahead.
I like this blog post because it asks us to take a look at what we have done the past year and celebrate those successes – today, this month, this year? How often do we stop and really look at all the things we actually have accomplished? I don’t know about anyone else, but I am constantly looking ahead – what do I have to still get done, what else needs to be tended to, and what’s the next hurdle or goal to acheive. I hope today or tomorrow, you can just stop and think about all the great things you have done this past year and realize how important they are — life is not a short trip, but a long journey right??
What accomplishment are you most proud of from the past year?
Answering this for myself:
I have a few:
1. I gave up Diet Coke! I can’t remember the last time I had soda and for those that really know me – that is quite a feat!
2. I have improved my running and have done 2 5ks the last part of the year this year.
3. I have had more fun in my life!
What are yours? Even if you don’t want to post any, make sure you take some time to remind yourself of all the goals you have met. Good Job.
The Box Block
22 years ago
by Stephy
in Fitness/Exercise
An update: We have had 2 Plumbline members overcome the box now. Cheryl aka Jersey and Maryann aka Maryanna ! These ladies inspire me regularly with their strength and determination!
Here’s the actual pic of Maryann nailing the 30in box – taken by Plumbline Training!
Today I had a mental block doing plyo-box jumps. When I first started doing bootcamp, I couldn’t jump the 24in box, 
then I worked up from stepping to jumping on it with no issue. A few weeks ago, I jumped on the next higher box – i think its the 26in box in group training during the PT station — one max box jump. Definitely easier than I thought. Today, MT told me to try the 30in box. Please Note: I am 63in in height. And this morning, I encountered a mental block. Every time I tried to get psyched up to jump on it, I just couldn’t. Something in my head stopped me: a mental block.
I found someone else’s blog entry about mental blocks with jumping on the boxes:
I was afraid to jump onto the 33inch plyo box, I kept thinking I was going to eat sh*t. BUT I was so damn determined to figure out how to overcome my FEAR. So, I got a 45lb plate and stood on it and UP! jumped onto the stupid box, then down to a thinner plate and again UP onto the box and then an even thinner plate…finally it was seeming more of a mental block I could dismiss…and so, finally I just went for it…stood in front of the box and up and away…UP…BAM! DID IT! pheeew…one more FEAR GONE!
Have you had success breaking through a mental block? How about exercise related? How did you do it? I keep thinking about this season’s Biggest Loser episode and that one lady who had the mental block about box jumps in general. It really is super frustrating… I will try again next week to break the block! The Box Block…
Age Of Innocence? 3-Year-Olds Think They’re Fat – Weighty Issues – Jezebel
12 years ago
A new study, reported today in Eurekalert, confirms what everyone already knew, that increasingly younger girls are worried about their weight and appearance. And we do mean young: while the statistics were already depressing, this study dealt with children aged 3-to-6. Indeed, according to a study by University of Central Florida psychology professor Stacey Tantleff-Dunn and doctoral student Sharon Hayes, nearly half of these pre-schoolers “worry about being fat
via Age Of Innocence? 3-Year-Olds Think They’re Fat – Weighty Issues – Jezebel.
News to Note
02 years ago
Spot The Plus-Size Model In Glamour
This blog remarks about how Glamour magazine is touting women of all sizes in their issue but the reality is that the one “plus” size model shown is not what you or I would consider a plus sized person at all.
Are Men More Competitive Than Women?
What do you think about competitiveness? Do you find that women are more competitive then men?
“We’re Not Just Dressing 17-Year-Olds Who Go Nightclubbing In Russia
This is interesting because it talks about how the fashion industry has clearly lost sight of who their actual customer is.
scroogenomics – Wharton Professor Makes the Case for Charitable Giving During the Holidays
Philanthropy is a year round thing or at least should be. This is a very good read about giving during the holidays. What do you think?
