Fit Fine Fabulous: Work That Body!

Nicky8 Comments

Memorial Day was the un-official start of summer here in the U.S.  The ridiculous humidity on the East coast let us know that Spring this year is a dream; it’s just not going to happen!  I’m already hearing the excuses between me and my friends right now:

  • It’s too hot to go to the gym
  • I can’t with this heat
  • Set me down in front of an A/C; I can’t do anything else
  • It’s too hot to walk
  • Wake me up when this heat is gone

You know what I’m talking about.  😀  I’m sure there are even more excuses to add to the list.

Since the heat and humidity are wilting so many of us already, here’s a FFF tip — put that A/C on, get your water and bust your moves at home.  For those of us who have not been working out consistently or might be having trouble getting started,  here’s a little beginner’s list of exercises that can be done without having to go to the gym, without having to be bothered about the heat outside.  Do not be fooled, the plan might look easy but it’s challenging enough if you do it right.  Adding hand and leg weights really ups the ante with this plan.

 

 

source

Don’t let the summer heat wilt your enthusiasm!  Just get moving!   Here’s a little more encouragement to get you started today.

 

Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor, physical therapist or any of the like.  These posts are suggestive only with the expectation that you know your physical needs and limitations and therefore take full responsibility for yourself.  Please exercise responsibly.

WIP Wednesdays: Mood Blanket June Update

Nicky10 Comments

This blanket seems to be the only thing I’m working on and even with this project I fell behind more than a few weeks.  Since you last saw it, I’ve made a couple of updates to my key; I’ve added the shade of pink to represent “blah” weeks.  You know — those weeks where you’re not overjoyed but you’re not sad either.

I also went with the results of this poll and eliminated the white in between each week’s colour representation.  I also moved to doing one round instead of two to represent each week so the blanket wouldn’t be too big for my bed.    Another change in the mix is I’ve decided that since this is to be a true stash busting project, I will use any shade of the colours I have keyed that’s in my stash instead of trying to purchase more matching yarn when I run out.  So at some point, you’ll see varying shades of red, magenta, pink and I believe (by my calculations) yellow.  It’ll be interesting to see how the project unfolds with this change as well.

I’m determined to catch up and stay on top of this project; my goal is to have it finished by latest the end of January 2015.  To that end, being home post surgery has given me some time to really work on it and I’ve been doing so every night this week with the help of HBO’s “Rome” series.  It’s amazing how much faster I go by timing each round completion to an episode. If I keep this up, I’ll be up to date by Sunday!  Yay!!!!!  Since the week started, I’ve added 7 rounds with 9 more to go.   By the time I’m done the remaining rounds, the blanket will be hanging off the sides and bottom of my bed.

But I know you don’t want to hear me chit chat about my plans; I know you really want to see where I am, so here it is:

Blanket of Many Colours

It’s been a while since I’ve linked my projects to any craft meme; this week, I’m linking this post to an old favourite WIP Wednesdays at Tamis Amis & Other Creations.