HI All,
Well TODAY is summer! (Tomorrow, back to Spring)
Let's talk about some *hot* tips for working out and staying cool and comfy all summer long!
1. Come to class. We are fully air conditioned and we will offer our 30 classes a week all summer. There's really no excuse for not working out ALL YEAR LONG! *And, if you miss class, you'll miss out on earning the FAB summer tote bag (see the bulletin board for a pic)
2. The sun does not suck fat off your body. We all feel vibrant after a day outside in the sunny weather but, remember, you must get your heart rate up into your target range at least 20 minutes per day and, for that, you need a class here. Think about adjusting your schedule and coming to our FAB 6am classes Tu,Th or Friday. Or, if you can, try out our 8am classes M,Tu or Th...these classes will help you get your workouts in EARLY in the day and you'll have the rest of the day to lay on the beach, by the pool or at the ice cream stand.
Or, how about 7:30pm Tu or Th? Have a full day of sun and sand and then come to class!
3. Drink plenty of water. You need to drink throughout the day, every day. Iced coffees and lattes do not count has hydrating your body. Though we have the A/C, you still need to be fully hydrating when attending class. Plus, hydration will keep you from getting fatigued all day long.
4. Wear sunscreen. This should be a no brainer. Sunroofs are open, we're cooking outside, gardening...so don't forget to slather on the sunscreen and do it every couple of hours too! (Not just once a day)
5. Get errands done early in the day. Today is a perfect example of the need to get errands (or your workout) done early in the day. It was literally 86 degrees by 9am today, so I was up and out early. This helps save gas in your car and your energy too.
6. Go enjoy some ice cream or frozen yoghurt . Take a moment, grab the family and go off and get your favorite frozen treat! (and, don't forget the pets...check your local grocer's freezer for 'ice cream' treats they can have too)
Enjoy the weather!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Tim Roberts/ACS benefit
HI All,
We had a GREAT time yesterday at the Milford Jazz Center working out with Tim Roberts and raising money for the American Cancer society!
Here are some pics:
Thanks to all who attended. We raised almost $5k for Cancer Research!
See you all in class!
We had a GREAT time yesterday at the Milford Jazz Center working out with Tim Roberts and raising money for the American Cancer society!
Here are some pics:
Thanks to all who attended. We raised almost $5k for Cancer Research!
See you all in class!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
PSA
Dear Drivers on Parkhurst Rd (coming towards Rte. 4 lights),
When you are turning LEFT onto Rte. 4 YOU do not have the right of way, the driver coming towards the lights, crossing Rte. 4 and getting onto Parkhurst Road does.
Again, YOU do not.
If you turn LEFT, crossing someone's lane of traffic at ANY intersection the person going STRAIGHT through has the right of way...NOT YOU.
Please stop trying to play russian roulette with yourselves but turning left in front of an SUV that could squash you like a bug.
K?
THANKS
When you are turning LEFT onto Rte. 4 YOU do not have the right of way, the driver coming towards the lights, crossing Rte. 4 and getting onto Parkhurst Road does.
Again, YOU do not.
If you turn LEFT, crossing someone's lane of traffic at ANY intersection the person going STRAIGHT through has the right of way...NOT YOU.
Please stop trying to play russian roulette with yourselves but turning left in front of an SUV that could squash you like a bug.
K?
THANKS
Monday, April 13, 2009
Holidays and Family...
Hi All,
As you all know, we all get together to at the big "J" to exercise, laugh and dance off any stress from these lovely things we call 'family holidays'...in our minds, we always hope for that 'Norman Rockwell' holiday of wonderful food, conversation and laughs. In reality...not so much.
I talked to a few of my friends today and, whether they celebrated Easter or Passover, they have a story.
For the most part, my girlfriends have issues with their Moms. Oh, we all love our Moms, but Mom tends to, shall we say, 'nitpick' when it comes to holiday time. What you're wearing, cooking, how the kids are dressed...pick pick pick. I always find it interesting that my Mom (and others) will profess how irritated they were by their own Moms or MILs nitpicking, yet they still do it to us.
Or, my friends find that they have the whole clan over, work all day (and days before) cleaning, cooking and all and no one lifts a finger to help so the hostess is left exhausted and not really enjoying the day.
Now, I don't have some sage advice or anything, but I like to KISS. (Keep It Simple Sista)
-No elaborate 12 page "Martha Stewart" recipes
-Stop making 12 vegetables, 3 starches, 2 entrees, 27 appetizers and 8 desserts
-Stop hauling out the BEST china (use it every day instead, why save it?) and use the LEAST amount of dishes possible. Is the world going to end if you serve appetizers or desserts on paper plates? NO.
-Get only the house spaces clean that folks will see and stop worrying about cleaning out YOUR closet in case your Mother goes up there...she won't and if she does, who cares!!??
-Remember that your family really wants your TIME so if you spend it in the kitchen, running back and forth trying to do dishes while your company is still there-they'll never see you and you will never enjoy the time
-Prepare as much as you can BEFOREhand so you can sit and enjoy yourself on that special day (many things CAN be made ahead, even I know that!)
Our next big holiday is Memorial Day. Thank God it's a 'cookout' kind of holiday and having people over for that is a breeze. 'KISS' and enjoy that upcoming first weekend of Summer!
As you all know, we all get together to at the big "J" to exercise, laugh and dance off any stress from these lovely things we call 'family holidays'...in our minds, we always hope for that 'Norman Rockwell' holiday of wonderful food, conversation and laughs. In reality...not so much.
I talked to a few of my friends today and, whether they celebrated Easter or Passover, they have a story.
For the most part, my girlfriends have issues with their Moms. Oh, we all love our Moms, but Mom tends to, shall we say, 'nitpick' when it comes to holiday time. What you're wearing, cooking, how the kids are dressed...pick pick pick. I always find it interesting that my Mom (and others) will profess how irritated they were by their own Moms or MILs nitpicking, yet they still do it to us.
Or, my friends find that they have the whole clan over, work all day (and days before) cleaning, cooking and all and no one lifts a finger to help so the hostess is left exhausted and not really enjoying the day.
Now, I don't have some sage advice or anything, but I like to KISS. (Keep It Simple Sista)
-No elaborate 12 page "Martha Stewart" recipes
-Stop making 12 vegetables, 3 starches, 2 entrees, 27 appetizers and 8 desserts
-Stop hauling out the BEST china (use it every day instead, why save it?) and use the LEAST amount of dishes possible. Is the world going to end if you serve appetizers or desserts on paper plates? NO.
-Get only the house spaces clean that folks will see and stop worrying about cleaning out YOUR closet in case your Mother goes up there...she won't and if she does, who cares!!??
-Remember that your family really wants your TIME so if you spend it in the kitchen, running back and forth trying to do dishes while your company is still there-they'll never see you and you will never enjoy the time
-Prepare as much as you can BEFOREhand so you can sit and enjoy yourself on that special day (many things CAN be made ahead, even I know that!)
Our next big holiday is Memorial Day. Thank God it's a 'cookout' kind of holiday and having people over for that is a breeze. 'KISS' and enjoy that upcoming first weekend of Summer!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Pirates? What's next, locust?
Hi All,
First, everyone is doing GREAT on Jazz it Off! You guys rock! Keep up the good work, we're in the home stretch and we can't wait to see who has lost the most inches this time around!
Second, pirates are in the news. Pirates people. Now, I realize this is a real problem in the African area of the world and I certainly don't mean to belittle that. But it seems recently that you think you've 'heard it all' and then you hear something like pirates in the news. I mean, it's the LEAD STORY on the Today Show.
Oh and wassup with all these people calling 911 when the fast food restaurant is out of chicken nuggets. Or when they believe they've locked themselves INSIDE their car when they simply need to lift the door lock and get the heck OUT of the car!????
People are all, "Uh they have no chicken nuggets and they are trying to force a double cheeseburger on me."
Seriously...
Let's review...
911 is for REAL emergencies. You think you're having a heart attack, call 911. You witness a crime or are in an accident, again 911. You wake up in the middle of the night and think someone's in your home, call 911.
You do NOT call 911 for the following:
-Lack of your particular high fat, high calorie food at Mickey D's
-CVS is out of mini eggs
-Your mother is trying to guilt you into having holiday dinner at your house
-Your kids keep screaming "Mom" and following you so closely you cannot go to the bathroom alone
-Your J instructor is doing 'that routine' again and you simply hate it
-Your husband will not remember to take out the trash
-You forget where you parked your car at the mall
-A Facebook quiz gives you a weird name you cannot imagine 'should have been' yours
Hopefully, you get the point...I'm sure you do.
Now, if you see locust-CALL! (I kid, I kid...)
First, everyone is doing GREAT on Jazz it Off! You guys rock! Keep up the good work, we're in the home stretch and we can't wait to see who has lost the most inches this time around!
Second, pirates are in the news. Pirates people. Now, I realize this is a real problem in the African area of the world and I certainly don't mean to belittle that. But it seems recently that you think you've 'heard it all' and then you hear something like pirates in the news. I mean, it's the LEAD STORY on the Today Show.
Oh and wassup with all these people calling 911 when the fast food restaurant is out of chicken nuggets. Or when they believe they've locked themselves INSIDE their car when they simply need to lift the door lock and get the heck OUT of the car!????
People are all, "Uh they have no chicken nuggets and they are trying to force a double cheeseburger on me."
Seriously...
Let's review...
911 is for REAL emergencies. You think you're having a heart attack, call 911. You witness a crime or are in an accident, again 911. You wake up in the middle of the night and think someone's in your home, call 911.
You do NOT call 911 for the following:
-Lack of your particular high fat, high calorie food at Mickey D's
-CVS is out of mini eggs
-Your mother is trying to guilt you into having holiday dinner at your house
-Your kids keep screaming "Mom" and following you so closely you cannot go to the bathroom alone
-Your J instructor is doing 'that routine' again and you simply hate it
-Your husband will not remember to take out the trash
-You forget where you parked your car at the mall
-A Facebook quiz gives you a weird name you cannot imagine 'should have been' yours
Hopefully, you get the point...I'm sure you do.
Now, if you see locust-CALL! (I kid, I kid...)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Walking and chewing gum at the same time...
Hi All,
Well, how about walking and talking on the cellphone at the same time?
Here's my question...what is the friggin' point of walking for exercise (which I feel, as you know, really isn't EXERCISE, unless you walk and get your heart rate up as high as you do in class) when all you're really doing is walking and talking on the cellphone?
Every single day I am driving around doing many errands, etc. for the Center and for my family. Daily, I see folks who are walking through my neighborhood and others just talking on the phone.
These people are overweight and 'think' they are exercising. The only wakeup call they're going to get is when they have that heart attack and they'll be all, "Hey, I exercise every day." Uh, no you do not. You walk around the block talking on the phone, which means you're not getting heart rate up if you can have a FULL BLOWN conversation while you're doing it. Is it better than sitting on your arse talking on the phone? Sure, but just barely.
Oh and that brings up another point...related to class.
If we are at the top of the aerobic curve and you are having a full blown convo with your neighbor then here's what happening in your body:
Nada
Nothing
You are NOT WORKING hard enough.
Oh and you're being rude to those around you.
And you're not burning fat.
Now, we're not talking about a quick WOO HOO or comment like "I hate this routine" or "I love this routine"...we're talking about a FULL BLOWN convo.
You are never going to get your heart rate up TOO high in class...our aerobic curve and the skill of our instructors make sure of that. So push yourself...focus on what you're doing and talk to your friends later. They'll still be there.
Oh and so will you because you worked hard, actually GOT fit and will be able to enjoy years and years of chatting with your friends, sitting on your arse and not feeling the least bit bad...you already GOT a real workout here!
Well, how about walking and talking on the cellphone at the same time?
Here's my question...what is the friggin' point of walking for exercise (which I feel, as you know, really isn't EXERCISE, unless you walk and get your heart rate up as high as you do in class) when all you're really doing is walking and talking on the cellphone?
Every single day I am driving around doing many errands, etc. for the Center and for my family. Daily, I see folks who are walking through my neighborhood and others just talking on the phone.
These people are overweight and 'think' they are exercising. The only wakeup call they're going to get is when they have that heart attack and they'll be all, "Hey, I exercise every day." Uh, no you do not. You walk around the block talking on the phone, which means you're not getting heart rate up if you can have a FULL BLOWN conversation while you're doing it. Is it better than sitting on your arse talking on the phone? Sure, but just barely.
Oh and that brings up another point...related to class.
If we are at the top of the aerobic curve and you are having a full blown convo with your neighbor then here's what happening in your body:
Nada
Nothing
You are NOT WORKING hard enough.
Oh and you're being rude to those around you.
And you're not burning fat.
Now, we're not talking about a quick WOO HOO or comment like "I hate this routine" or "I love this routine"...we're talking about a FULL BLOWN convo.
You are never going to get your heart rate up TOO high in class...our aerobic curve and the skill of our instructors make sure of that. So push yourself...focus on what you're doing and talk to your friends later. They'll still be there.
Oh and so will you because you worked hard, actually GOT fit and will be able to enjoy years and years of chatting with your friends, sitting on your arse and not feeling the least bit bad...you already GOT a real workout here!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
The odessey of the new oven...
Ok, so my post this AM was 'All's quiet', right? Well, it remained quiet at the Center today, except during class when we were all rockin' and working hard!
At home?
Not so much.
As you may know, our oven (range, whatever you call it-we have the stove top and oven in 1 unit) went kaput this week. They said they could deliver the new one today between 12-3.
Now, when I say I'm doing something between 12-3 you can bet I will be there DURING those hours or I will promptly call you to tell you I'll be late. Yeah, well, they arrived at 4:30pm. Whatevs...
They removed old, decrepid oven (range, whatever) and brought beautiful new one in. (We got a great deal, top of the line but last year's model so 50% off!)
Beautiful new one...one side of control panel not working. (it's digital) They called the office who told me I had to wait until Monday for a new one since this controls everything-UH NO. I talked to the office they said "They'll be right back with a new one." You got that right buster.
1 hour later, another new one shows up-same problem as the first one.
Technician now called...tech walks delivery guy (who is REALLY nice BTW) through taking back off to check something 'kitschy' on this model and that IS the problem. QUICKLY fixed and we're set.
It's now 6pm.
Now?
Chicken is FINALLY in the oven, Lilly is sleeping under my chair and I'm about to take a pic of the new oven for posterity.
Oh and BONUS...it has a convection feature so that Thanksgiving turkey will be done in record time this year!
YIPPEE.
At home?
Not so much.
As you may know, our oven (range, whatever you call it-we have the stove top and oven in 1 unit) went kaput this week. They said they could deliver the new one today between 12-3.
Now, when I say I'm doing something between 12-3 you can bet I will be there DURING those hours or I will promptly call you to tell you I'll be late. Yeah, well, they arrived at 4:30pm. Whatevs...
They removed old, decrepid oven (range, whatever) and brought beautiful new one in. (We got a great deal, top of the line but last year's model so 50% off!)
Beautiful new one...one side of control panel not working. (it's digital) They called the office who told me I had to wait until Monday for a new one since this controls everything-UH NO. I talked to the office they said "They'll be right back with a new one." You got that right buster.
1 hour later, another new one shows up-same problem as the first one.
Technician now called...tech walks delivery guy (who is REALLY nice BTW) through taking back off to check something 'kitschy' on this model and that IS the problem. QUICKLY fixed and we're set.
It's now 6pm.
Now?
Chicken is FINALLY in the oven, Lilly is sleeping under my chair and I'm about to take a pic of the new oven for posterity.
Oh and BONUS...it has a convection feature so that Thanksgiving turkey will be done in record time this year!
YIPPEE.
All's quiet...for now
HI All,
I know lots of you had challenges yesterday...it was one of those days when it seems nothing goes right.
Here at the big "J", that meant that precisely as the afternoon class was about to begin, the toilets decided to stop working. We've had issues before because a certain food establishment in our mall does NOT follow the rules for disposing of their, ahem, GREASE and it backs up our toilets. Yesterday, it happened again.
I will say, we've had a few months reprieve but if it starts up again regularly, I knwo our landlord will be upset (not with us).
In any case, the plumber got here by 5:30pm-thank God because I had visions of being here late, with Lilly...waiting for them to arrive.
Then, of course, our computer inexplicably FROZE and had to literally be unplugged to reboot. Good Lord. It was thundering and lightning outside and I was just hoping there'd be power for JF's class.
There was. Toilets working, computer working so, so far...all's quiet.
Here's hoping it stays that way!
I know lots of you had challenges yesterday...it was one of those days when it seems nothing goes right.
Here at the big "J", that meant that precisely as the afternoon class was about to begin, the toilets decided to stop working. We've had issues before because a certain food establishment in our mall does NOT follow the rules for disposing of their, ahem, GREASE and it backs up our toilets. Yesterday, it happened again.
I will say, we've had a few months reprieve but if it starts up again regularly, I knwo our landlord will be upset (not with us).
In any case, the plumber got here by 5:30pm-thank God because I had visions of being here late, with Lilly...waiting for them to arrive.
Then, of course, our computer inexplicably FROZE and had to literally be unplugged to reboot. Good Lord. It was thundering and lightning outside and I was just hoping there'd be power for JF's class.
There was. Toilets working, computer working so, so far...all's quiet.
Here's hoping it stays that way!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
R.H. of NYC
Ok, as you all know, I don't use TV for educational purposes...I use it for entertainment and one of the most entertaining show (series, actually) are the "Real Housewives" (try not to choke when you say 'real') of wherever...
It started for me with RH of OC...since I grew up in SoCal and half my relatives still live there. I love it there and will return one day but I do not plan to add 'ahem' assets when I do or dress like I'm 20 years old. I'm sure I'll stick out like a sore thumb with my real boobies and my Boston accent...and I won't care a bit either.
Anyway....so right now OC is on hiatus and NYC has picked it up (NJ is on the way and that looks, well, too good to resist frankly). So, here's my question...is Kelly on meds? Drunk? Stupid? She 'called Bethenny out' last night about, frankly, I agreed wholeheartedly with Bethenny on last week's show and again this week it's Team Bethenny for me. Kelly is incoherent and just plain dumb...as PA would say "dumb as a box of rocks".
Um, Kelly, if you're going to call someone out on their behaviour yours best be beyond reproach and you really should be able to string COHERENT sentences together when you do. Oh and if the person whom you are calling out QUESTIONS you on specifics of your 'issue' with her, you should really be able to answer instead of basically saying, "What do you do? You know what you did." Which really means your trumping up some slight in your mind and making this s*it up so you can feel like a 'big deal'. Bethenny didn't fall for it and, well, neither did the rest of us!
Oh and just before last night's show, LuAnn's husband dumped her for a younger woman...HMMMM.
If you are not watching this, seriously, why not? It's good, brainless fun and it's on Bravo Tuesday nights (rerun on Wednesdays) 10pm. Seriously...
Thank God this week we find out why Ramona really can't stand Simon and we will have to wait to find out who Jill's tennis pro is in her match with Mario.
And, no worries if you've not watched from day 1-it's like any other ridiculous soap...just start and you'll 'get it'.
Need a 1 hour 'stay-cation' check these shows out!
It started for me with RH of OC...since I grew up in SoCal and half my relatives still live there. I love it there and will return one day but I do not plan to add 'ahem' assets when I do or dress like I'm 20 years old. I'm sure I'll stick out like a sore thumb with my real boobies and my Boston accent...and I won't care a bit either.
Anyway....so right now OC is on hiatus and NYC has picked it up (NJ is on the way and that looks, well, too good to resist frankly). So, here's my question...is Kelly on meds? Drunk? Stupid? She 'called Bethenny out' last night about, frankly, I agreed wholeheartedly with Bethenny on last week's show and again this week it's Team Bethenny for me. Kelly is incoherent and just plain dumb...as PA would say "dumb as a box of rocks".
Um, Kelly, if you're going to call someone out on their behaviour yours best be beyond reproach and you really should be able to string COHERENT sentences together when you do. Oh and if the person whom you are calling out QUESTIONS you on specifics of your 'issue' with her, you should really be able to answer instead of basically saying, "What do you do? You know what you did." Which really means your trumping up some slight in your mind and making this s*it up so you can feel like a 'big deal'. Bethenny didn't fall for it and, well, neither did the rest of us!
Oh and just before last night's show, LuAnn's husband dumped her for a younger woman...HMMMM.
If you are not watching this, seriously, why not? It's good, brainless fun and it's on Bravo Tuesday nights (rerun on Wednesdays) 10pm. Seriously...
Thank God this week we find out why Ramona really can't stand Simon and we will have to wait to find out who Jill's tennis pro is in her match with Mario.
And, no worries if you've not watched from day 1-it's like any other ridiculous soap...just start and you'll 'get it'.
Need a 1 hour 'stay-cation' check these shows out!
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