3.25.10: What to do With Artichokes???

Countdown to Vegas! We still have a few weeks but Im trying to go on a deficit because Im certain we will induldge in some Vegas style buffets while were there. I am down 3 lbs from my norm-hoping to maintain that...

Here is a picture of the dvds I received in the mail yesterday for upcoming giveaways....SO excited to try these badboys out!!!! Here is a link to Stehanie Huckabees website talking about PowerFit Harmony (those are prototypes Im holding, not the final pretty version that will be sold). And here is a link to Stephanie Vitarino's Page.


This AM I decided to pull out a dvd Ive had forever but have never used...Well I'm glad I did: I LOVED it! I havent done a truely advanced workout (I tend to modify up intermediates) in some time and it felt good. Also got in a lunchtime walk :)


Today's Workout:
-Amy Bento A-Team Bootcamp
-5 minutes Yoga in The Garden of Serenity
*total w/o time 60 min + stretch

Today's Review: Amy Bento A Team Bootcamp
Amy Bento, 2006 ***** (5 of 5 stars)


This is a 50/50 cardio strength workout led by Amy Bento. She is working out in a nice pale yellow room with 3 background exercisers. The workout is divided up into six "drills" each drill has 2 minutes of TOUGH cardio followed by a short recovery period, and then 2 one minute strenght moves. For this workout you will need various dumbbells, a step bench, a stability ball, resistance tubing (could easily sub dumbbells), and they use a barbell (I just used heavy dumbbells).


The cardio is TOUGH and its a nonstop two minutes. She does flying cutsey lunges -touching the floor w/ your hand, a "river dance" move (jumping up and criscrossing your legs), jumping onto and off of the step, and other explosive anaerobic cardio moves. The good news is she gives you a recovery phase after the 2 minutes of cardio-side steps usually.

The cardio moves were UNIQUE, fun, and did I mention tough. There is nothing dancy or hard to follow. They are straight forward athletic (bootcamp-esque) cardio moves.

The strength work was also unique and effective! She thoroughly hits the legs & buns with a squat while kindof bouncing on the ball, a 1 legged deadlift, a unique lunge move while moving the dumbbell around your knee, etc., She does a side plank with your feet on the step, and nice standing ab work in addition to some upper work. I enjoyed the strength moves as well. She does incorporate stretching throughout the dvd after each strength segment.

This workout is clearly advanced in cardio and stregth work but like I said there is recovery & stretching time so I didnt feel like I was going to die or anything. LOVE this workout!!!! I would say this a must have for an Amy fan or a bootcamp fan. AWESOME and unique. Tough but still fun! Her cueing is spot on, I was never left wondering what to do and she has poundage rec's throughout. (happy to say I matched her poundage!)

Today's Bargain:
-Free Olay body lotion (Rebate via US Mail). I bought mine at Target yesterday and its a $7.79 bottle of lotion! I tried it out and really like it! Great deal!

Today's Recipe: Artichokes-help me cook these suckers? I bought these from an old farmer on the side of the road and have no idea what to do with them. Any ideas???? TIA








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