Knee update:
I went to see another doctor today for a 2nd opinion and was happy to hear that this surgery will be a nice quick surgery and I should be walking fine within a few days.. I will have to hold off on resuming my hard core workouts for a little longer but am looking forward to working out at least 4-5 days a week! I am currently working with my own personal trainer 3 times a week doing upper body, butt and abs.. I am also looking into incorporating other forms of exercise after the surgery like, swimming, pilates and other fun things that won't be as hard on my knees.
Keep you posted..
xo,
Kick Ash Fitness
6/30/10
I am reading The Fat Flush Plan by Ann Louise Gittleman and if you are looking for ways to lose weight without crazy dieting she has some great tips and includes grocery lists, etc...
It's pretty informative: she does a 2 week fat flush but you are still eating, just eating the" right" foods.. she tells you what kinds of foods, seasonings to buy and use, then gives all kinds of diff recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
http://www.annlouise.com/23/diet-detox/4/
It's pretty informative: she does a 2 week fat flush but you are still eating, just eating the" right" foods.. she tells you what kinds of foods, seasonings to buy and use, then gives all kinds of diff recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
http://www.annlouise.com/23/diet-detox/4/
6/26/10
For those of you who have a hard time cutting those few extra calories.. Here are some easy tips to get you going:
1. Shake your groove thing. Dance for just 2 hours and torch 500 calories. (A little air guitar will burn a few extra calories, too.)
2. Get enough sleep. A lack of shut-eye can make you snack. People who got only 5 1/2 hours of sleep noshed more during the day. Snooze more and save about 1,087 calories.
3. Don’t eat in front of the TV. You’ll eat up to 288 calories more, according to research from the University of Massachusetts. Instead, eat at the table, and trade 1 hour of TV for a casual walk. Together, that’s 527 calories burned.
4. Get in tune with your tummy. Pay attention to how full you feel, and put down your fork when you’re satisfied. Listen to your body’s cues—instead of looking at whether the plate is clean—and save up to 500 calories a day.
5. Limit dinner guests. Eating with seven or more other guests can make you eat 96% more food, says Brian Wansink, PhD, author of Mindless Eating. That’s like doubling your dinner! Dine with fewer guests to save 500 or more calories.
6. Simple tricks to fill up (with less!). For breakfast, eat 2 boiled or poached eggs. (You’ll feel fuller and eat about 416 fewer calories the rest of the day.) Before lunch and dinner, enjoy 1 cup low-cal soup. (You’ll eat about 134 calories less at each meal.) And save a total of 684 calories for the day.
7. Limit salad toppings. A big salad might seem healthy, but all those goodies on top can make it more calorie-laden than lasagna or fettuccine Alfredo. Cheese crumbles, caramelized nuts, bacon, avocado, dried fruit, croutons, and vinaigrettes can add lots of calories. Save 500 or more calories by having just one topping, adding flavorful but lower-cal veggies (roasted bell peppers, grilled onions, or mushrooms), and using half the dressing.
8. Don’t clean your plate. Leave 25% of your food on the plate at every meal, says weight-loss expert James O. Hill, PhD, author of The Step Diet. If you normally eat 2,000 calories or more each day, you’ll cut 500 calories.
9. Use smaller plates. Swap your 12-inch plate for a 10-inch one. You’ll eat 20 to 25% less—and save up to 500 calories. You won’t feel any less full, either, researchers say.
10. Serve and sit. Family-style meals, with platters and bowls of food on the table, invite people to go back for seconds and thirds. Cut hundreds of calories by filling plates before bringing them to the table; leave serving dishes in the kitchen, too
1. Shake your groove thing. Dance for just 2 hours and torch 500 calories. (A little air guitar will burn a few extra calories, too.)
2. Get enough sleep. A lack of shut-eye can make you snack. People who got only 5 1/2 hours of sleep noshed more during the day. Snooze more and save about 1,087 calories.
3. Don’t eat in front of the TV. You’ll eat up to 288 calories more, according to research from the University of Massachusetts. Instead, eat at the table, and trade 1 hour of TV for a casual walk. Together, that’s 527 calories burned.
4. Get in tune with your tummy. Pay attention to how full you feel, and put down your fork when you’re satisfied. Listen to your body’s cues—instead of looking at whether the plate is clean—and save up to 500 calories a day.
5. Limit dinner guests. Eating with seven or more other guests can make you eat 96% more food, says Brian Wansink, PhD, author of Mindless Eating. That’s like doubling your dinner! Dine with fewer guests to save 500 or more calories.
6. Simple tricks to fill up (with less!). For breakfast, eat 2 boiled or poached eggs. (You’ll feel fuller and eat about 416 fewer calories the rest of the day.) Before lunch and dinner, enjoy 1 cup low-cal soup. (You’ll eat about 134 calories less at each meal.) And save a total of 684 calories for the day.
7. Limit salad toppings. A big salad might seem healthy, but all those goodies on top can make it more calorie-laden than lasagna or fettuccine Alfredo. Cheese crumbles, caramelized nuts, bacon, avocado, dried fruit, croutons, and vinaigrettes can add lots of calories. Save 500 or more calories by having just one topping, adding flavorful but lower-cal veggies (roasted bell peppers, grilled onions, or mushrooms), and using half the dressing.
8. Don’t clean your plate. Leave 25% of your food on the plate at every meal, says weight-loss expert James O. Hill, PhD, author of The Step Diet. If you normally eat 2,000 calories or more each day, you’ll cut 500 calories.
9. Use smaller plates. Swap your 12-inch plate for a 10-inch one. You’ll eat 20 to 25% less—and save up to 500 calories. You won’t feel any less full, either, researchers say.
10. Serve and sit. Family-style meals, with platters and bowls of food on the table, invite people to go back for seconds and thirds. Cut hundreds of calories by filling plates before bringing them to the table; leave serving dishes in the kitchen, too
6/23/10
Hey Everyone..
I wanted to give you all an update as to what's been going on with me.. I just found that I tore my meniscus again in my right knee and will be having surgery at the end of July! My knee has been bothering me for weeks but I didn't think it was torn again only after having surgery 3 years ago!! So needless to say, I was a bit teary eyed when I got the confirmation. They told me recovery will be much shorter this time,( I was out of commission for over 7 weeks last time and it was horrible) however the doctor isn't exactly sure what he will do until gets inside my knee to see whats going on in there.I am still training my private clients but unfortunately will not be able to teach my group classes for another month or maybe longer.
I am going to be training with my own personal trainer Maria from www.mariafit.com to stay strong during this whole thing and maintaining a healthy diet since my cardio will pretty much be non existent. I will keep you all posted through my journey and keep posting my healthy tips:-)
xo,
Kick Ash Fitness
I wanted to give you all an update as to what's been going on with me.. I just found that I tore my meniscus again in my right knee and will be having surgery at the end of July! My knee has been bothering me for weeks but I didn't think it was torn again only after having surgery 3 years ago!! So needless to say, I was a bit teary eyed when I got the confirmation. They told me recovery will be much shorter this time,( I was out of commission for over 7 weeks last time and it was horrible) however the doctor isn't exactly sure what he will do until gets inside my knee to see whats going on in there.I am still training my private clients but unfortunately will not be able to teach my group classes for another month or maybe longer.
I am going to be training with my own personal trainer Maria from www.mariafit.com to stay strong during this whole thing and maintaining a healthy diet since my cardio will pretty much be non existent. I will keep you all posted through my journey and keep posting my healthy tips:-)
xo,
Kick Ash Fitness
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