2 posts tagged “fitness”

I had a dental appointment today with a new hygienist.  Her name is Jenna and I hope she stays (this will be the third hygienist I've had in as many visits).  I don't know about anyone else, but cleanings are a painful and bloody experience for me.  Fortunately Jenna rinsed out my mouth every few minutes - literally - so I wasn't drowning in my own blood.  I've always been lackadaisical about flossing and don't brush as often as I should (yes, I do brush at least once a day), so I committed to a stricter brush-and-floss regimen for Jenna. 

I've also decided to give Clean Eating a go for a seven-day period.  Since no processed foods will pass my lips during that week, it will be like a detox.  I have umpteen Clean Eating and Oxygen magazines, but never get past reading about how awesome the whole eating well thing is.  I've mapped out what to eat for the week and what to buy for the recipes ... I just have to do it.  And I will, sometime before Christmas.  Ahem. 

Oxygen

Home Gym

Man, I need photography lessons.  This is our brand-spankin-new treadmill and our poor old stepper which is finally getting some use.  Our once-spacious living room feels a lot smaller now.  However, we're using both machines almost daily and I have my trusty Tae-Bo and Hip Hop Abs videos as well.  We also have some light free weights and ankle weights to round out our home gym.  Crazy! 

The treadmill is just a bottom-of-the-line Treo we bought on sale, but at least it's not completely manual (setting the incline is, unfortunately).  And the stepper is so stiff we struggle with it even on the easiest setting.  But they're ours, dammit, and we're using them.  So there.