DON'T FALL FOR GIMMICKS...

January 6, 2011

DON'T FALL FOR GIMMICKS

The Internet and television are currently exploding with commercials advertising exercise equipment.  Marketing departments know that many 2011 New Year's resolutions are about exercising more.  This brings out the credit cards from many people.  Whether it is the core lounger, sauna belt, ab stimulator, or (my favorite) the neckline slimmer, they are all advertised as "miracle discoveries" that eliminate the need for working out to lose weight or toning up.  Even though our brain tells us that this is surely a gimmick, millions of dollars are spent on these easy, time-saving solutions.  To be fair, some of the advertised exercise equipment may not be completely worthless (like the shake weight or mini-stepper) IF they are used in combination with other more vigorous exercise routines.  Nevertheless, it is the claims that accompany many of these implements that make utter nonsense:  "FIRM ARMS IN ONLY 2 MINUTES A DAY."  "VIBRATE YOUR WAY TO A WHOLE NEW LIFE."  "ROCK HARD ABS WITH NO SWEAT."  "HAVE A DREAM BODY IN ONLY 6 MINUTES A DAY."  As I watch the the models demonstrating these items I wonder.... did they get their bodies in only 6 minutes per day using the "Body Vibrator"! 

....I have however used the Total Gym...I loved it!  No room for one now or I would get another and get on it.  You do sweat and raise your pulse on The Total Gym...I also like the Ab-roller... it makes sense to me but again I have no room for it.  So, I pull out my trampoline and workout during a full  TV show...  I jump, walk, jog and do passive Isometrics on my trampoline. I love it!( Especially when it is too cool outside to get outside)

The beautiful great outdoor...a good walk is always a desired way to stay healthy and burn some LBS.  Stretch, Water, Deep Breathing and ENJOY the Great Outdoors...Walking, plenty of water and Body Wise is exactly how I burned off two dress sizes and got back into the body of my young adulthood.
YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY!


Which side to I walk on?

 I was strolling down the walk way the other day...many people out and I was trying to navigate my way through the walking crowd...Left? Right?  I thought, "Don't they now that we should walk on the right side of the sidewalk?"  As I continued to observe and try to figure out why these people are not observing this rule..  I realized that not all these walkers are from the U.S.  We all drive on the right side of the street...but do they?  Most likely not!  Could that be why there is not an observation of the staying to the right?

Just my Walking observation.

A Tether Observation

I walk daily along to sea wall in N.Co.  Dogs, Dogs everywhere...Cute, Adorable, Everywhere!

I loved my dog...I walked him several times a day...but I also acknowledge that I am the boss of my dog and I need to be respectful of our community...  I notice there are all types and sizes walking along the sea wall... We all need to share the walk way...

Please dog owners...Tether your dog!  There are just too many leashes that are run out more than just a couple feet from the owner... Please tether you dog!  Let those of us that are walking with out our dogs walk by with out tripping on the cord of you leash...  

And then I would say to that....   

THANK YOU! You have a beautiful dog.