LeeAnne wanted to change up her cardio routine this week. This is an example of a Metabolic Workout called Crazy8’s. Eight because of 8 exercises done circuit style in eight minutes for 2-4 total circuits. Rest is minimal between exercises (10-30 seconds) depending on your fitness level and a full 2 minute rest after each circuit. The […]
How does lack of sleep affect your weight?
OK– I’ve been doing some research on how hormones can affect weight loss and have found three key ones ghrelin – the hunger hormone, leptin– the fullness hormone and cortisol – the stress hormone…. are ALL affected by lack of sleep – below are some snippets I took from the internet. What Happens to the Body […]
Fitness Programs…. Is one better than another??
A friend of mine gave me the idea for this blog when she mentioned that she moved from one fitness program to another one. My first thought was “hmmm – I wonder why?” There are so many fitness programs out there right now but how do you choose? This is something you have to figure out […]
Mini Challenge re-play – Self Appreciation!!
Week 6 mini challenge – Self Appreciation Posted on January 30, 2011 by LeeAnne Welcome to the week 6 mini challenge – This week I want to focus on self appreciation. This will be a 2 part challenge… Part 1 – which I found very difficult, is writing down 5 things you like […]
Ummm…. has anyone seen my motivation???
Ugh – I feel like Austin Powers when he lost his Mojo… Really I know what it is – it’s all life’s little stressors ganging up on me and pulling me here and there, and there and there ….. 😉 I just feel completely overwhelmed, overworked, and over it! So… what am I going to […]