Makeover show recap

Blogging and Workout Struggles

My thought for the day.... Sometimes just showing up  is good enough

Resting again today and trying to avoid worsening in virus that I picked up a few days ago. Throat is scratchy, head hurts, and nose is stuffy. Last week was very busy with work. It's been over a week since a workout, and blogging motivation is low.

I had had a pretty good run. I am sticking with a healthy diet game plan. I reassure myself with the knowledge that I won't abandon my path.

Quick Show Recap

The show was only an hour this week. The challenge was won a slingshot challenge to break two panes of glass. The winner gets 1 lb advantage and the loser gets 1 lb disadvantage.

Winner: Buddy  & Loser: Conda

I didn't watch any of the makeover part of the show. The reveals were touching, and everyone looked good.

Here's a more complete Biggest Loser show recap courtesy of zapit for those wanting the full scoop. We get a White House workout with Michelle Obama next week which should be inspiring.

My thoughts on the remaining contestants

Jeremy

He is a likable guy, but I don't see a lot of passion in him to maintain the changes on BL. He seems to be hanging around to play the game and support his sister. I think he'll gain a lot of weight back after the show is over.

Conda 

There's not much to like about Conda. I give her points for being honest on her personality. I can't understand why Megan would ask her to be a bridesmaid in her wedding.

Buddy 

He's nice, he's goofy. He's the most likable of the bunch. His chance to win this season BL is pretty good.

Mark 

I just can't warm up to Mark. He's a pastor which should add to likability factor. Yet, there's something about him that I don't like. I think it feels to me that he plays the game too well and is a manipulator. His chance for winning this season is also good.

Kim

I kind of like her. She's intense, she's rough. She seems honest. She strikes me as someone who would be inspiring to many if she won this season BL.

Chris 

Odds a long that she will win, but she could make it to the finals. I like her too. I think she reminds many of us of the struggles in thoughts and emotions that many of us deal with in our daily life.

Superbowl Health Inspiration

Football conditioning workouts

Last night's Superbowl was a fun event. The competition was great with a close game, and the commercials were good too. Jillian Michaels looks hot in the GoDaddy commercials.

Football players are elite athletes whose intense workouts keep them at peak performance. I was thinking while watching the game that football workouts would add some variety be a good way to get in shape and lose some weight.

My only experience with drills from football workouts is the running suicide drills as shown below.



Here are five more football conditioning drill ideas that you can do at home. Have your own personal football league now that the football season is over.

Better Health: A 2012 Family Christmas Gift

Make Health your 2012 Family Gift 

The highest goal of a parent or grandparent is preparing our children for a life more successful and abundant than the life we live. Health should be considered one of the most important signs of success in life. As you and your family celebrate Christmas and the holidays, commit to gifting you and your family with the gift of better health in 2012.

Decades of medical research demonstrates a strong link between obesity and conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure. It is a fact that these conditions will appear in many
adults as we age. Many adults require medications to treat these life-threatening conditions. Yet, medications are the main method that should be used to control obesity-related problems. A more healthy lifestyle is a factor that all people can employ to improve type 2 diabetes, lower blood pressure, and reverse obesity.




Begin your Family Christmas Gifts that will lead to better health for all in 2012 right now. These are simple yet powerful suggestion that will benefit everyone in the family.

Commit to Healthy Eating 

Buy freshly grown foods and seek well-balanced food choices. Make it a point to eat family meals together as often as possible. Eat healthy foods with your family and be the leader in trying new foods. Choose reasonable size food portions.

Eliminate routine snacks and look for healthy snacks without hydrogenated oils, white flour, or corn syrup.  Avoid using sweets as rewards.

Exercise Together

Exercise doesn't mean weight lifting or running on the treadmill. A family game of basketball or a brisk walk are simple ways to get more exercise when done regularly. There is a variety of other fun and inexpensive ways to stay active such as jumping rope, making an obstacle course, or climbing on a playground jungle gym that helps to develop strong muscles and burn calories.

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Five Cardio Workouts to Break Boredom and Lose Weight

Aerobic exercises are great for your cardiovascular and lung health, for losing weight, and for burning fat, but the challenge is how to maintain commitment and prevent burn-out. A powerful key to combat burnout is variety in exercise choice.

Fortunately, there are many cardiovascular exercises to choose from. Here are five suggestions for cardio exercises you can do:


1. Basketball

Even if you can't shoot a basket to save your life, you can still participate in basketball. This is a great exercise for exercising both your upper and lower body.  Your heart rate will increase with constant movement up and down the court, burning calories.  


2. Handball and Raquet Ball

Another full body workout can be had with either of these sports. Your heart rate and legs will get a great workout with the sprinting you'll be doing. Don't be afraid to look foolish starting out. The time learning to do it well is worth the investment.  An average sized person can burn more than 400 calories in just half an hour!

3. Elliptical Trainer

Boring is the first word that comes to mind with the elliptical trainer; however, this machine is a great way to get into shape and increase your endurance without high impact on your joints. Try this tool as an alternative to running outdoors or on the treadmill. An average build person can burn 300 calories in just half an hour.

4. Step Aerobics

Step aerobics are a lot of fun and the only equipment you need is a height adjustable step.  Your hips, glutes, and legs will get a major workout and you can burn up to 400 calories in just half an hour.  Most classes include upper body movements coordinated with step moves giving some full body workout benefit. A good intense workout would be to try to do 40 steps in about two minutes.

5. Rock Climbing

Climbing gyms have become more popular. Find a buddy or a group to try out rock climbing. Climbing gyms provide training and equipment. You'll find people at all skill levels in these gyms.

Rock climbing uses the strength and power in your legs and arms and burns almost 400 calories in half an hour.  Your arms will be well worked out and sore after a good climb.