Here is another stamp camp project: A cute little plaque. I hung it at my desk at work. And those are little notes from my Japanese mama on cute Hello Kitty paper...
Today's Workout:-Firm Jiggle Free Buns
-Denise Austin HTS Core Complete (Buns & Legs + core segments)
*total w/o time 60 min + stretch
Today's Review: Denise Austin - Hit the Spot: Core Complete
Denise Austin, 2006 * * * (3 of 5 stars-maybe 3.5...)
This is a unique core + targeted toning workout done on a stability ball. You will need various dumbbells and a stability ball for this workout. Denise works out in a nice open hardwood & window type room with a few background exercisers. The total running time on the dvd is 70 minutes but the 19 minute core complete challenge is a premix from the other sections. The dvd is customizable so you can mix and match.
There are 5 separate segments on this dvd: warmup, core & upper body, core & legs, core & buns, and core complete challenge. Each section contains core work and body part specific strength moves using the ball. There are also some moves on the floor and a bit of cardio interspersed in some segments. Each segment has a brief brief stretch/cooldown (2 min or so).
Warmup: 5 minutes
Upper body & core: 15 min, chest work on the ball using dumbbells, shoulder work, biceps and core work
Legs & core: 15 min, quad work-leg extensions while sitting on the ball, hip lifts, etc. and core work.
Buns & core: 15 min, curtsy dips with dumbbells, donkey kicks, etc. and core work.
Core Complete Challenge: 19 min, and uses a few minutes from each of the UB, LB, and buns segments.
I like this workout though its not real challenging. I like it because I think the format is unique and I don't have a lot of ball workouts. I also like that she separates body parts so you can easily use the sections as an add ons to other split workouts or you can do the entire workout for a full body workout w/ a core emphasis.
I would rate this low intermediate. Denise is toned down but is still Denise. I didn't notice any bad cueing but the moves are not hard to pick up on.
Today's Recipe: Fruit & Nut Chicken Salad
-1 cup wheat berries, cooked & cooled
-1/2 pound cooked chicken breast (I Foreman grilled mine), chopped & cooled
-2 celery stalks, chopped
-1 cup purple grapes, halved
-1/4 cup chopped pecans
-4 TBSP low fat mayo
-1/2 to 3/4 of one cantaloupe, chopped
-salt & pepper as desired
Mix all ingredients and serve over a bed of mixed greens. BTW, I am LOVING the herb salad mix! YUM, so much flavor you hardly need dressing! This makes a great little lunch...
Today's Tip: 8 Foods to Eat MORE of to Lose Weight #6 (from Self Magazine)
6) Snacks: Fueling up on a 150-calorie snack in between meals means you're less likely to vacuum up your lunch and dinner. Stash smart, shelf-stable nibbles such as nuts, dried fruit, energy bars and whole-grain crackers in your desk drawer, and make hummus, sliced veggies and string cheese permanent fixtures in your fridge—they're your edible insurance against overeating! Find more slim snacking tips in our guide.
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