CLEAVAGE!

Thursday, October 09, 2008

LOVE THIS... here is my exercise for the day. IF you don't own a band you might consider getting one.

What to do: By using an exercise band you can achieve wonderful results. It only takes a few minutes for great results. Sit with legs extended in front of you, feet 6 inches apart. Reach right hand across to the left foot to grab one end and left hand to right foot to grab the other. The band should cross. Pull back until your fist are next to armpits, elbows pointing behind you. Do three sets of 20 reps! FABULOUS!



Happy Thursday - Make it Healthy!

  

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THIN4HIM5 10/10/2008 6:46PM

Something I can do that won't hurt my feet. Thank you for sharing. Have a joyful night, Wendy Report Inappropriate Comment

SEEHOLZ 10/10/2008 10:47AM

We do this one in RAPS class-- well, I don't get to take it too often lately-- it's good! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZI219 10/9/2008 10:07PM

This looks great! I am trying it out tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOM2POMS2 10/9/2008 9:27PM

I guess I am looking for a band because this looks easy and fun!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCAROUSEL1 10/9/2008 5:59PM

OOH! I LOVE THIS! I'M PACKING MY BAND NOW... LOL! Report Inappropriate Comment

PLAYFULLKITTY 10/9/2008 4:57PM

wohoo!!! you go girl...love my bands...now to tighten those ta ta's :) Report Inappropriate Comment

Comfort Foods and PHOTOSHOP

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Pile of Autumn Photos - Getting lost in the Comfort Zone! YES, I did use a photo editor to soften these photos! Please read on........

After todays hand full of French fries at a lunch date I realized .... OUCH.... I am being attacked by the Comfort Foods of Fall! I eased my guilt by ordering a Veggie Burger on whole wheat bun - no cheese or mayo. BUT... THE MADNESS has got to stop. I had fries last week!

CONTROL! Tomorrow it is back to monitoring the calories that I am taking in. HOW DOES ONE DO IT in the cooler months. I find it super hard to eat healthy when it is colder outside. Those Empty Calorie Packed Comfort foods make me feel so warm and cozy. I forgot to add in that last statement.... FATTY as well!

My exercise is going well - so lets get back to the basics and EAT RIGHT! I am still having a hard time finding MY RIGHT. :-(

Every day is a battle with food for me - In search of the RIGHT DIET I guess should be my new mission.

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Quote of the day:
Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods and day by day the dead leaves fall and melt.
William Allingham

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PHOTO SHOP

My favorite Diet blog had a wonderful video a while back that I think every person health conscious should watch. Are you working hard to get that body that we see in Shape Magazine and other Publications. DId you know that EVERY photo is edited? PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP31r70_Q
NM

  

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MARTINIGAL413 10/12/2008 9:58AM

Thank you for sharing all of this. The video was quite amazing really. I think I knew it happened, but to see it really hit home. Thank you. ~Liz Report Inappropriate Comment

HEATHERSCOTTTN 10/10/2008 4:27PM

Loved the video...sent it to my 18 yr old daughter. I know they do that but I wanted to remind her of it so she doesn't lose reality I should be 'softening' my wrinkles!! HA! HA! good to hear from you... I'll try to follow your blog as a subscribe now! Report Inappropriate Comment

BGGARDEN 10/9/2008 8:40AM

** I should note that I do know how to use the 'basics' on Photoshop. My niece loaned me her study book from her college graphic design degree collection . I have yet to get finish the book. It is on my list of things to do. I LOVE using the Google Picasa for the photos I use on most of my web pages. IT is a great program. Check it out at Google... IT IS FREE! ALSO... I don't edit my look to be THINNER... I do some softening to hide my wrinkles! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

2BFREE2LIVE 10/9/2008 2:04AM

COMFORT FOODS? FOODS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL ALL WARM AND COZY INSIDE. THESE FOODS CAN BE VERY HEALTHY PREPARED PROPERLY AND USING THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS. HUBBY AND I LOVE A WARM BOWL OF SQUASH SOUP, I USE THE HAND BLENDER TO PUREE THE SOUP AND ONLY ADD A TINY BIT OF LOW CALORIE CREAM FOR A NICE TEXTURE. THEN THERE IS THE ALL TIME FAVORITE TURKEY CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS, SEE WHERE I AM GOING WITH THIS, THINK OF FOODS THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOU AND USE THOSE FOODS TO CREATE A NEW RECIPE. IF YOU REALLY HAVE TO HAVE FRIES, HAVE A POTATO ROASTED IN THE OVEN WITH A LITTLE OLIVE OIL SPRAY AND OVEN FRY THEM, SAVES TONS OF CALORIES, THINK OF WAYS IN WHICH TO MAKE EVERY THING SKINNY WHEN YOU COOK IT AND SOON YOU WILL BE SKINNY. HERE'S TO SKINNY FRIES. HUGS SANDY Report Inappropriate Comment

SIANDJESS 10/9/2008 12:59AM

IT WAS SO NICE TO READ ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR POSITIVE QUOTES! I HAVE MISSED IT GIRLY! WE NEED YOUR MOTIVATION! IF WE ARE HERE FOR US...WE CAN BE HERE FOR YOU *WINK* JESS Report Inappropriate Comment

SCAROUSEL1 10/9/2008 12:05AM

GOOD LUCK FINDING YOUR WAY OUT OF THE FOOD MADNESS. I THINK I AM HEADED THERE MYSELF. I'S LIKE TO LOSE 5# THIS MONTH, BUT MAKING IT THROUGH HUNTING SEASON WITHOUT A GAIN WILL BE A MIRACLE. DO YOU USE PHOTOSHOP TO DO YOUR COLLAGES? THAT VIDEO WAS CRAZY! I WISH MORE PEOPLE (NOT JUST WOMEN & GIRLS) REALIZED JUST HOW MUCH PHOTOS ARE TOUCHED UP IN MAGS. Report Inappropriate Comment

Tuesday Bloom!

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Tuesday Bloom is one of the last blooms on my Gazaina. OHHH..... I am going to miss this little beauty. She was a new variety this year.

This sun loving annual is fantastic in patio containers or in the garden! The daisy-like flowers come in a number of different bright, eye-popping colors that add zest to gardens and landscapes. Being heat loving plants, Gazania is well appreciated in most parts of the country during the hot sultry days of summer.

I am going to try drying the seeds to use next year in my garden in case this variety is not available. Always helps to be prepared!

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40 minute Elliptical today .... and now I have some flowers to harvest for drying to make Christmas decorations.... YEAP... thati s right .... CHRISTMAS!

HUGS - Happy Tuesday Bloom!

  

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NOMI_822 10/7/2008 5:21PM

I love your Tuesday Bloom. I may try and find some of those in the spring. I am so not ready to think about Christmas yet. LOL. By the way I named the mower that cause it is so hard to push. Back wheels are about to completely fall off and they wobble when you push it. The self propel part doesn't work so it is all on the person pushing. I just hope it makes it to the end of cutting season and then I can save up enough to buy a new one come spring. Yay!!! Might try and find me a pink one or paint one pink since I am the only one who uses it. That would stand out wouldn't it. Report Inappropriate Comment

SCAROUSEL1 10/7/2008 2:34PM

The winter colors in our garden sure are different than all the colors of spring, summer and fall. Ba-bye pretties! Oh my goodness Bren... you used the C word... LOL! Report Inappropriate Comment

Gift of Friendship

Monday, October 06, 2008

I don't know why I picked this photo for todays blog. It was taken today in my garden. Funny how I didn't notice the little spider until I uploaded the images to my computer to edit. CRAZY.... Look closer and you will find a little friend!

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Today has come and gone. It is time to turn in for some much needed sleep. I hope you made the most of your day.

I will be back to post a Tuesday Bloom tomorrow.

THANKS to all my Friends of Sparks.... you make this world a wonderful place to come back to.

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If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give.
~George MacDonald

  

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SCAROUSEL1 10/7/2008 12:02AM

We love you too Bren! Get some ZZZZ's! Report Inappropriate Comment

Autumn Color

Sunday, October 05, 2008

Fall Colors from my neck of the woods that I want to share from todays walk.

Ready for a NEW week? I am looking forward to the new updates that have been going on at SPARK PEOPLE. We may have to re-apply for sparkmail on Monday but it is always good to do some house cleaning.

How about a new Sparkpage theme? It has been a while since I updated mine. When I put together the red/ white / blue it was in honor of the election year. less then 40 days to go!

What about your Teams? Do you visit your teams weekly? Do you have more on your page then you can huddle each day?

Just some thoughts to KICK START Monday.

Happy Autumn Friends.

  

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MARTINIGAL413 10/6/2008 8:36PM

You know me and changing my background.... practically every week I have to give my page a face lift :) And I'm looking forward to the SP updates, too! Have a great week, Bren! ~Liz Report Inappropriate Comment

SCAROUSEL1 10/6/2008 7:38PM

Autumn is a wonderful time of the year! I love it all, but especially the smell of Autumn! I'm looking forward to the first frost too... LOL! Thanks for dropping by my page. No nothing yet as the season opens Sat. I'm going to be MIA from this wonderful site for the rest of October come Friday, but I am taking a notebook to journal my food and exercise in and I have some VERY doable goals in mind. Have a wonderful day! Report Inappropriate Comment

VONBLACKBIRD 10/6/2008 11:57AM

My favorite time of year. And I'm cleaning the studio today. Hugs. Barb Report Inappropriate Comment

NOMI_822 10/6/2008 10:42AM

I agree with the cleaning house idea. LOL. The colors are beautiful. We used to live in Ga. and the colors there are gorgeous. Here in Fl it is just green all the time. I miss all those colors. I have quite a few teams but I huddle with them all everyday. If I get too many I just pick the ones to keep and pass on the rest. Headed outside to work in my yard. Lots of grass growing and needs to be cut. Hubby loves that I do it for the exercise, that way he doesn't have to spend all weekend doing it. Report Inappropriate Comment

JENSFITJOURNEY 10/5/2008 10:59PM

Great thoughts to kick start a wonderful week!! LOVE the fall color photos! Wish I could be there to see your beautiful home and all the glorious color of this season! HUGS!! Report Inappropriate Comment