While the holidays are here with the big meals and calories just waiting for you, which is why people diet in January, why not nip this in the bud?
It seems that people over indulge then hurry up and go back to the gym to lose the weight. Why not slow down on the meals. Then there is not the panic to lose tons of pounds.
Take a walk with your dogs as the turkey or ham cooks. Could you maybe walk after the meal? If your family is driving you nuts this may be the break you need. It could also burn off that extra diner roll you had.
If you can't get out to take a walk with too many people to entertain, then when they go home, take a power walk. Not in the mall, on the street. Did you get those shape-up sneakers you wanted? Then use them. I have mine, bought them in the spring, and I wear only those when I walk the dogs, it helps.
Going to buffet? I have been going to a lot of Sunday brunches, and still losing weight. Pick up some fruit and salad, seafood also helps. Oysters on the half shell only have a few calories, so they are a good choice.
Keeping an active life style means more than hitting the gym once in a while. Just getting up from the TV and walking can help. It helps brighten your mood and helps keep the pounds from adding up. Why be like some many others that eat turkey in front of the ball game? Hopefully you hit the slopes or the beach before the meal and can now sit and watch the ball game.
Find ways to keep going, whatever you do, don't just sit there. Shopping does not count as cardio.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Warehouse deals
I know I saw some of you guys out there last night, at the O'Neil sale in Irvine. Its become a tradition of sorts to go and snap up the good deals.
In the last month I have been to a few of them. One in Downtown LA and the other was last night. The great part about that was a friend had broken his scags off his surf board and he needed a new board. This is an old school board I am talking about where the scag was molded into the board. Yes it can be fixed. With the new boards the scags are removable and can be replaced as needed. Which of course, is why they were changed from the molded ones.
All this maybe news to some and old hat to others. One thing is for sure, I am so happy my friend got his new board. I haven't been out much do to car problems. Once that is fixed I can break in a new board myself.
Its been mentioned in my tweets that I sometimes feel bad about being so thrifty and going to these sales. Recently I was at the Juicy Couture store and saw a t-shirt for 88.00. Are they Kidding? In this economy who can afford that? I suppose some one. I will stick to my 5.00 or 10.00 t-shirts thank you very much.
This last year has taught me to be content with less, some have much less than I do and I need to be happy with what I have. If you haven't found out about these sales, then find them. It will help your pocket book and keep you stylish at the same time.
In the last month I have been to a few of them. One in Downtown LA and the other was last night. The great part about that was a friend had broken his scags off his surf board and he needed a new board. This is an old school board I am talking about where the scag was molded into the board. Yes it can be fixed. With the new boards the scags are removable and can be replaced as needed. Which of course, is why they were changed from the molded ones.
All this maybe news to some and old hat to others. One thing is for sure, I am so happy my friend got his new board. I haven't been out much do to car problems. Once that is fixed I can break in a new board myself.
Its been mentioned in my tweets that I sometimes feel bad about being so thrifty and going to these sales. Recently I was at the Juicy Couture store and saw a t-shirt for 88.00. Are they Kidding? In this economy who can afford that? I suppose some one. I will stick to my 5.00 or 10.00 t-shirts thank you very much.
This last year has taught me to be content with less, some have much less than I do and I need to be happy with what I have. If you haven't found out about these sales, then find them. It will help your pocket book and keep you stylish at the same time.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
RIP Andy
This week the surfing world lost a very great talent in Andy Irons. He was only 32 years old. I will not try to name all his achievements here. You can 'Google' that on your own.
When some one younger than me dies and with all he had done, it makes you think. What have I done with my life? Its not that I am lazy or that I haven't done anything. It makes me glad for all the things I have done.
Right now I am trying to get a job, what can I do? I know about books, motorcycles and make-up. Some about boards, but I would not be so bold to try to work at a surf shop.
I do know about parts and I can run air-filters around if need be. Its been nice learning about all kinds of industries. While I can't claim to be an expert I at least have a working knowledge of things. This is not to be a resume, just looking back at my life, at least I have made an effort to learn things and have interesting conversations. That has been my goal.
So what can I learn from Andy? He worked hard and he could really rip! He was a gifted athlete and seemed like a nice guy. Too bad I never got to meet him, but there are surf videos that showcase his work. I may have to buy one now, because we wont be able to see him at Pipe Masters this year.
When some one younger than me dies and with all he had done, it makes you think. What have I done with my life? Its not that I am lazy or that I haven't done anything. It makes me glad for all the things I have done.
Right now I am trying to get a job, what can I do? I know about books, motorcycles and make-up. Some about boards, but I would not be so bold to try to work at a surf shop.
I do know about parts and I can run air-filters around if need be. Its been nice learning about all kinds of industries. While I can't claim to be an expert I at least have a working knowledge of things. This is not to be a resume, just looking back at my life, at least I have made an effort to learn things and have interesting conversations. That has been my goal.
So what can I learn from Andy? He worked hard and he could really rip! He was a gifted athlete and seemed like a nice guy. Too bad I never got to meet him, but there are surf videos that showcase his work. I may have to buy one now, because we wont be able to see him at Pipe Masters this year.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Moving
There was an program in the 90s where a woman would yell, "You have to eat, you have to drink, you have to move." She was trying to say eat well, and exercise.
The flaw in her plan, she had surgery to look that good. No one really big could look like her by going to the gym alone.
I have gone to Pilate's for years and never made the progress I have with belly dancing. I love to dance and it helps so much when you love to do something. Otherwise you end up on the treadmill and hating every minute of it.
To keep moving it has also helped to have goals. One of the things that has helps me it to book myself at showcases to keep me dancing. Once I have a date I can work towards it with new vigor. Without that I would just go to class and that's about it. When I am working up and act, I will dance all week long.
What ever you love to do, surfing, biking, walking the dogs, paddle boarding, do it with passion. Other wise you might as well be moving on the treadmill.
The flaw in her plan, she had surgery to look that good. No one really big could look like her by going to the gym alone.
I have gone to Pilate's for years and never made the progress I have with belly dancing. I love to dance and it helps so much when you love to do something. Otherwise you end up on the treadmill and hating every minute of it.
To keep moving it has also helped to have goals. One of the things that has helps me it to book myself at showcases to keep me dancing. Once I have a date I can work towards it with new vigor. Without that I would just go to class and that's about it. When I am working up and act, I will dance all week long.
What ever you love to do, surfing, biking, walking the dogs, paddle boarding, do it with passion. Other wise you might as well be moving on the treadmill.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ocean scene
The summer has come and gone. My beetle was not working that great and still isn't. That has put a damper on my surfing and general beach going.
Yesterday I was able to go back to the beach sit in a chair and watch as the sun was going down. My idea of heaven. I had some snacks and even...shhh! a beer. I might go again tomorrow and if I do then I will take my dogs with me.
Last week I found a great deal at the farmers market on some oysters. I brought them home and we shared them with friends. The fresh taste of the oysters reminds me of the ocean mist. Like the first taste of salt water on my face.
It was a great time and I love that there was hardly anyone there. Just a few surfers and us. Then it was on to my Fave Store Hi-Times beer and wine. Check out the bargains at the back of the store, going into the beer cooler department. Close-outs at some great deals.
I won't be at my normal beer garden this week, but back next week. Only a few more, and summer time fun is over.
Yesterday I was able to go back to the beach sit in a chair and watch as the sun was going down. My idea of heaven. I had some snacks and even...shhh! a beer. I might go again tomorrow and if I do then I will take my dogs with me.
Last week I found a great deal at the farmers market on some oysters. I brought them home and we shared them with friends. The fresh taste of the oysters reminds me of the ocean mist. Like the first taste of salt water on my face.
It was a great time and I love that there was hardly anyone there. Just a few surfers and us. Then it was on to my Fave Store Hi-Times beer and wine. Check out the bargains at the back of the store, going into the beer cooler department. Close-outs at some great deals.
I won't be at my normal beer garden this week, but back next week. Only a few more, and summer time fun is over.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Every year
It seems every year they have the US Open at Huntington and there isn't great surf. I heard the surf report and said to myself, "there is going to be a lot of the 'Huntington Hop' going on.
For those that don't know its the style of surfing that the Huntington boys have been doing for decades. When the surf is a bit sloppy they bounce and create a bit more wave than is really there. Helps make the most of the ride.
I am not good at that and just ride it in. This week after the contest is long gone and its supper hot and full moon, there is good surf. For the boys that stayed around a while, its perfect.
The contests have to be done on certain days, not just according to the good waves. Some times there is nothing really much to surf, of course for the pro, its his job to make it anyway.
Every year with the bad surf of summer people try to learn to ride a board. They don't know that the real waves are in the fall and winter. As a result they stop by the fall just as the real waves kick in. That's when I get back out there. I want to go to beach tomorrow, just for fun. I have to go to the beach in the summer, every year.
For those that don't know its the style of surfing that the Huntington boys have been doing for decades. When the surf is a bit sloppy they bounce and create a bit more wave than is really there. Helps make the most of the ride.
I am not good at that and just ride it in. This week after the contest is long gone and its supper hot and full moon, there is good surf. For the boys that stayed around a while, its perfect.
The contests have to be done on certain days, not just according to the good waves. Some times there is nothing really much to surf, of course for the pro, its his job to make it anyway.
Every year with the bad surf of summer people try to learn to ride a board. They don't know that the real waves are in the fall and winter. As a result they stop by the fall just as the real waves kick in. That's when I get back out there. I want to go to beach tomorrow, just for fun. I have to go to the beach in the summer, every year.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Back to the drawing board
I have still been recovering from my procedure earlier this summer. It was not a success so I can't get back in the water just yet.
I couldn't not be more disappointed. I have been doing my walks and my belly dancing route. As for the rest it will have to wait. Not that I really mind since I like to go to the beach when its empty.
As for my dancing it makes me happy and I love that I can dance alone in belly dancing. I give it up to the women that dance in troupes and trios. For me I have dance alone and just bust a move.
In the last week I printed out my book project and made it into a book for my friend. After all this time it was so great to see it in a book form. As for now i want to keep up my dancing. It does inspire my writing. This summer has not been by the beach, its been in the house listening to music on YouTube. I feel like a spoiled teenager.
The good things, I have still been walking my dogs and still dancing. Since I have not been on my board it will be back to the drawing board for me. Not bad, it could be worse.
I couldn't not be more disappointed. I have been doing my walks and my belly dancing route. As for the rest it will have to wait. Not that I really mind since I like to go to the beach when its empty.
As for my dancing it makes me happy and I love that I can dance alone in belly dancing. I give it up to the women that dance in troupes and trios. For me I have dance alone and just bust a move.
In the last week I printed out my book project and made it into a book for my friend. After all this time it was so great to see it in a book form. As for now i want to keep up my dancing. It does inspire my writing. This summer has not been by the beach, its been in the house listening to music on YouTube. I feel like a spoiled teenager.
The good things, I have still been walking my dogs and still dancing. Since I have not been on my board it will be back to the drawing board for me. Not bad, it could be worse.
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