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Do you know your Family History?  If you do, do you know exactly what you inherited?

I am not sure if I mentioned this, but I was adopted when I was 3.  I was put in a foster home and stayed there for about 2 years when I was adopted.  I was blessed with very loveable parents who had such good morales, they were school teachers and oddly enough I find myself as a college professor.

So, why am I explaining all of this?  Well, I have always been an active girl.  I really enjoy playing basketball, I enjoy playing volleyball, tennis, and doing fitness.  I wanted to be a PE teacher and a coach.  I went into the USAF and raised a family and during that time I was off and on about working out.  I did bodybuilding back in the 80’s.  I finally went to school and got my bachelors’ degree in Physical Education and went back to school and received my Masters in Fitness and Wellness.

It was during this time that my professors kept asking, “Do you know your family history?”  I keep saying to myself “No” because I truly do not know my family history.  I do not know what I inherited from my mother or father or grandparents.

The point is this, I exercise as a preventive measure.  Since, I do not know my history I keep the diabetes and heart disease at bay with exercise and diet.  Being part hispanic and native american, I am more susceptible to these diseases.  I totally believe also that the environment that you are raised plays a big role.   My mother always cooked a protein, veggies and something else.  LOL

When you are conceived you are made f rom both DNA of your parents. 

Unfortunately, you can not pick your parents, but what you can do is through exercise and a clean diet you can help prevent or keep off certian inherited diseases.

Research show that Heart Disease is the number killer for Americans. Heart disease is known as the silent killer.

 If you are over weight you are certainly putting stress on your heart.  You store fat around the heart and eventually make the heart sufficate.

So, lets get going people, let get off the couch and move your body.  It is never too late, it will be too late when you are 6ft under.

“A Year From Now You’ll Wish You Had Started Today”

Hello everyone, I am back.  (As I smile to myself)  Sometimes, it takes a little push from the right person you get you going again.

Have you ever just been going along like the energizing bunny?  The poor bunny just has one speed and he keeps going and going and his expressions never changes.  HA  The only time he really changes speed is when his battery starts to go dead.  I feel like that sometimes, I must admit. 

I enjoy all kinds of workouts.  I enjoy P90x, Chalean Extreme, Turbo Fire, Insanity, and Rev Abs.  I have to be honest though, I get bored doing the programs.  Even though I really, really like them I have to mix them up.  Some days I really feel like Turbo Fire and other days, I feel like Rev ABS.  I still do a weight lifting program which right now is Chalean Extreme.  I do love to lift with dumbbells, however my cardio is much to be desired. 

So, how Penny then do I make my cardio fun you ask?  Well, you have to mix the cardio up.  Just like with the lifting you are always challenging and overloading the muscle to make it change.  Same goes with cardio.  If you don’t like to run (which I depise it, plus not good for your feet), I love to do the gym style Turbo Kick (also by Chalene Johnson) to get my cardio.  I also love to do indoor cycling.  For some reason that hurts my knees, so i only do it occasionally.  When, my body is fueled with the proper diet, I feel like a little Insanity. 

No matter the desire, make it your workout.  Do what your body likes to do and you will stick with a program longer.  Make something up and mesh it all together, HA you never know you maybe the next Tony or Chalene or Shaun T.

The point is really just to keep active, move your body.

“A Year From Now, You’ll Wish You Had Started Today”

I have started eating breakfast again.  I have to do something.  I am not extremely overweight, I look good, but I just have a little body fat that I would like to get rid of.  Wait, let me back up.  I have a blanket that is protecting my muscles that now the summer is approaching that I need to peel off and put in the closet until winter hits again.  Yeah!  That it!  Did that sound good or what?

Okay, so I started eating this cereal “Go Lean”  and it is full of protein, fiber, and low fat.  Check out the nutritional info.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Some people put blueberries, strawberries, bananas and other fruit to help.  But, I have learned to eat this cereal just plain.  I like it.

Since, I have starting eating this cereal, I have been regular lately and I feel so much better.  I have energy in the mornings to teach my classes. 

I would definitely recommend this cereal to start your day.

Kashi also has oatmeal cereal which I am going to try.  Even though the weather is quit warm, I can still eat the warm cereal. 

Why don’t you give it a try and do the body some good.

Yes, people, i finally got my Lean Program from Beachbody.  Chalean Extreme is going to get me lean.  This workout is going to get me PHYSIQUALICIOUS.

Well, I was so excited when the box was at my front door.  It took a whole week.  I felt like it was Christmas.  I ripped open the box and I had to take my oldest daughter some dinner.  I let my youngest drive so I could watch the first DVD in the truck on my way down to the hospital. 

I did the first DVD last night.  It was great and I felt great.  I think I could have done more weight, but since it was the first time, I wanted to take it easy to see where I could increase.  Next time I do this Circuit 1, which is next week on Monday I know I will add more weight.  I added some extra cardio with some of Tony Horton’s cardio moves in between the exercises.  This got the heart rate up.  I loved it.

Now, today which is Tuesday, the program takes a day off.  I have to teach Turbo Kick later so that will be my cardio.  No way around that.  I have to work on my diet.  I really have to quit cheating.    Eat cleaner.

So, let me ask you, what are you doing to stay healthier?  What are you doing to be active?  What are you eating?

Drink you H2O

Just remember that “A year from now you’ll wish you had started today.”

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Well, I finally broke down and ordered the Chalean Extreme Workout set.  You get 15 DVD’s to help you get the Physique that you are looking for.

I have been working out with the P90x for awhile and I am getting stronger I can tell you that.  For the lean part though I need more.  I am so used to exercising that I have hit a bad plateau.  Really bad that it is frustrating.  I know what I have to do.  I have come across this before.  I am just not mentally there yet.  Did you know that your mind plays a big role in your daily routine?  All I have to say is, I am ready to bring it on.  Give me something to work with people. 

Over the spring break I am going to hit the cardio bad.  I have to hit the track and really do the cardio portions of Tony’s one-on-one super Cardio and the cardio on the P90x.  I have a friend who is going to do it with me.  Well, actually she is looking to do something else, so I volunteered to do it with her.  She is really excited.

I just really want to “Get Physiquealicious” for the summer.  I think the weather has been a problem too.  I get so drepessed when the winter hits.

I will definitely keep you updated on my progress with the new workout  Chalean Extreme.  I am totally pumped about it.

Did you know you can workout at home and win prizes with Team Beach Body.  Go check it out.  It is free to sign up.  Sign up under me and I will be your coach.  I am looking forward to it.  I will help you and you can help me.  That is what friends are for.  Let’s just do it.  I think we are suppose to eat right too. 

I am definitely starting with my breakfast.