True Nature
Posted: November 13, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, fitness, happiness, healing, health, hipster, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, passion, perspective, pilates, running, sex, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 3 CommentsSex is dirty only if it’s done right-
**We are purposely skimming the surface of this topic. If you want the science behind these simple ideas? You are completely in the wrong place.**
Quick note: When our bodies hurt, we don’t feel particularly Sexy and the last thing we want is further discomfort. Not only for ourselves but for our partner as well. Few things in life are worse than having a mind that is ready to experiment and play … With a body that is frail and subject to break at any moment. So how do we overlook our pain(s) for the promise of a fun-filled evening, breakfast, second breakfast, lunch?!?
“Runner High” … We have all heard of this euphoric state and the pure pleasure many feel when they gently enter into it. Take a deep breath and revel in the comfort that you do not have to run a marathon, 5k, Mud-Run (these are pleasurable and erotic for different reasons …) or be a serious athlete to benefit from a “Runner High“. When we feel calm and blissful after a hearty laugh or many other pleasant experiences we passionately enjoy? Magical little chemicals are at work in our bodies giving us our high.
If you find yourself in a loving relationship, using the connection you have as a source of comfort will slowly melt the pain away. If you are on your own, it’s time to get creative!
What are some ways we can get creative to help melt our pains away? We’ll toss in a few to get the discussion started:
— Leave a love note on the bathroom mirror for your special someone to see in the morning (Dirty – Erotic … They all work).
— Go to a mushy movie early one evening or pull one up on Netflix (Hugh Grant, Collin Farrell), get comfy and proceed to touch and kiss passionately. Get lost in one another and forget about the horrid movie in the first place.
The Plan-
Link of the Day: Mighty Fine Art
The Workout-
Rock – Paper – Scissors
Limber up as you see fit followed by:
Hollow Rocks for 5 Minutes
Side Planks for 5 Minutes
Hinge Walk Out – Perfect Push Up for 5 Minutes
**5 Minutes is a unique amount of time to each and every one of us, some may like 10? Others 9 … **
Notes:
Never underestimate the healing power of touch (Insert cheeky message here _______) … ENJOY!!!
Serenity Now
Posted: November 12, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: compassion, crossfit, Environment, exercise, fitness, happiness, health, hope, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, lust, marathon, passion, pilates, running, space, WOD, yoga 18 CommentsIf you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your own path-
For most of us, running/cycling/working out (_______ Insert anything here) is a very personal space. Some would say sacred?!? This sacred space tends to be more personal than our homes, work and personal lives because we choose not to share this space with others.
When we start to unravel after having a bad weekend, the first place we are likely to show up at is back in our personal space.
One item we want to quickly highlight here is not necessarily showing discipline (going to the gym day in and day out) … It’s about paying attention. It’s about not getting distracted by the eventualities of life and the “things” that come up each and every day, but, rather: Staying mindful of the messages we receive and remaining proactive in our relationship with them.
The Plan-
The Workout-
Our retreat to the basics …
10 Perfect Pull Ups
20 Hard Style KB Swings
30m Bear Crawl/Crab Walk (15m out and 15m back)
20 Minutes sound OK to you?!?
Notes:
The mindful peeps remain clear about all “things” … All of the time, or at least we try to right?!? This is reflected in the environment we choose to surround us, it’s about discipline. Going to our sacred space to nourish our bodies and to find balance in our minds. It’s in this space where we find the discipline of loving, not the discipline of punishment.
If CultFit is a sacred place for you?!? You really need to get out more … Be well today and ENJOY!!!
Big Trouble Upstairs
Posted: November 9, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, Cocktails, crossfit, exercise, fitness, happiness, health, hipster, humor, intensity, jogging, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, passion, perspective, pilates, Spirituality, whole foods, WOD, yoga 22 CommentsShe’s gone to heaven so I got to be good-
My body sucks. I exercise religiously, diet, binge, read all the mind numbing blogs and magazines. Yet I still feel inferior to others (Gals and Dudes are equally guilty).
“I just wish I could stop beating myself up all the time over petty, little things … That’s it I quit! ”
Like it or not all of us React to adversity and troubling times when we should be Refocusing.
We could not possibly leave you in such a depressed state on a lovely Friday morning could we?!? What follows could be called advice, by some. Others may call our kind words unwarranted and self-righteous, either way we are all adults here and we can form our own decisions …
Are you a quitter? Do you find yourself tossing in the towel daily? Here’s the lowdown peeps: Quitters blame those around them and the world for their disappointments. YOU are not a quitter!
Less time Reacting and more time Refocusing.
The Plan-
The Workout-
Limber up with the program from yesterday … Followed by:
30 Minutes of the following:
10 KB Floor Presses (each arm)
1 Turkish Get Up (each arm)
10 KB Bent Over Rows (each arm)
Notes:
Be sure to go back through this weeks posts and click on the images! Most of them are perfect for your desktop (Hi-Res). Be well this weekend and ENJOY!!!
In One Ear
Posted: November 8, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, fitness, food, happiness, health, hipster, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, nature, paleo, passion, perspective, pilates, rest, running, satire, Spirituality, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 16 CommentsAnd the heart beats in its cage-
Like Momma always said: “If you don’t have anything nice to say … Don’t say anything at all.”
The Plan-
Link of the day: Yeah!!! You have been saying it wrong all along- Douche. <— I’m just a harmless link peeps?!?
The Workout-
Rest Day …
If you are up to it? Join us is finding balance this fine morning … Surya Namaskara.
Notes:
Be well and ENJOY!!!
Love, Food, Nature, Spirituality, Satire, Science, CrossFit, Yoga, Meditation, Blogging
Now Run Along
Posted: November 7, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, crossfit, Election Returns, family, Forgiveness, free range, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, perspective, pilates, running, Science, trail running, voting, WOD, yoga 16 CommentsThere is always something ridiculous about the emotions of people whom one has ceased to love-
We are in such poor shape, feeding on ourselves day in and day out. So much so that we are too worn out to do anything about it. Doing nothing does not help either … Fantastic!!! We are trapped in a vicious cycle.
“I’ve lost complete interest in the simple things I once enjoyed.”
“I have little hope of making it through this day.”
Take a deep breath, Walk with us …
Clear your cluttered mind and consider your situation: Today has been a struggle, let’s continue to simply put one foot in front of the other … Building momentum and slowly regaining the energy we have been lacking to get by.
The Plan-
Link of the day: Post Election Depression
The Workout-
Man Makers of the KB Variety
Pick a nice, challenging weight and keep going for 5 complete sets. If you have to break up the set of 5? You incur a penalty of 20 Perfect Push Ups … We don’t recommend breaking up the sets!
Notes:
Balance. Nifty word isn’t it?!? Does the top of the post make sense at all? Here’s the answer you are looking for: We (you reading in the car as well) have a nasty habit of doing nothing … and then doing way too much. Fourteen words for you to think about … ENJOY!!!
**Quit straddling the fence and jump into the Comment Pool Below. The temp of the water is just right, so far.**
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