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February 24, 2008
Approach this workout wholistically...
That's what the teacher on my Pilates video says in the beginning. Hilary Burnett's Pilates Intermediate: I highly recommend. MR gave it to me for Christmas and I adore it. Amazing workout in half an hour.
Anyhow, I was doing the video in the living room and just after we were urged to approach the workout wholistically, my cat barfed right in front of the computer.
That's wholistic if anything is.
Anyhow, I adore Pilates. My workouts are going great, and if I could just stop eating out my CR would be rocking as well. I have no trouble keeping to goal while at home or eating measured food, it's the pressure to go out and the genuine compulsion to eat more when it's available at restaurants.
Workout wise, I am doing 35 mins a day on the elliptical machine, Pilates 5 - 7 days a week between class and video, and some arm and ab weight lifting in there too. Danny C and I often talk about how I have offensive toughness and he has defensive toughness: I feel like my ability to proactively work out but difficulty with saying no to eating out is an example of this. He is very good at saying no; I am very bad at saying no but very good at going on the offensive. Somewhere between the two of us is a sane person.
I have this vision of becoming a Pilates instructor. I know, keep dreaming. But if I really work at it and study and practice everyday, maybe someday? I've already pledged to create a 15 minute class for MR, focusing solely on core strength and flexibility, as the man clearly doesn't need to lose weight or tone up his thighs for bikini season. So I'm making up a super intense, short class for him. Every night after dinner I get one the floor and do my Pilates exercises... MR is still eating for about half an hour after I finish, due to differences in volume in our preferred foods. So I demonstrate Pilates exercises. Today I got him to get on the floor and try some exercises. Sure enough, it's hard. There is something really satisfying for me about watching men who are truly in better shape than I struggle over Pilates. No doubt this is indicative of a pretty serious character flaw on my part.
Anyhow, tomorrow morning is Pilates class + cardio all before work, so I'm off to bed!
Posted by april at February 24, 2008 8:37 PM
Comments
On your Feb 23rd blog you mentioned Nelly Furtado and your internalizing her song, "Do It"
Your mention of nine out of ten Buddhist monks affirming that one can reach enlightenment 60% faster by listening to Nelly made me prick up my ears and listen to Nelly singing "Do It" - what a surprise. I think she has a beautiful voice but cant see how it would help me or anyone else meditate.
I've been meditating since the early 70's (Transcendental)and can only assume that you meant by your "nine out of ten Buddhist monks" the vocal group named "Buddhist Monk" Cant imagine the Dalai Lama listening to Nelly somehow.
Posted by: Peg D at February 24, 2008 7:58 PM
Hi Peg,
I was mostly just making a joke. I haven't interviewed any monks, though I'd like to.
I do find, however, that on days when I am lacking in energy or focus, picking an upbeat, energetic song to listen to while I meditate does help me get going.
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Posted by: april at February 25, 2008 4:40 AM
I'm wondering what kind of meditating you're doing. I've done Vipassana and Transcendental where the focus is 'non-focus' with only a mantra - if needed.
Peg D
Posted by: peg d at February 25, 2008 12:22 PM
Netflix has that DVD for rental, I putting at the top of my queue now.
Thanks for the recommendation!
Posted by: bethsheba at February 25, 2008 12:50 PM
April
sign me up for your pilates class! Listen - dreams can be REALITY if we make them happen - I'd take your class in a heart beat - you are an inspiration gal!!! way to go! Let's see if MR can even "hack" 15 minutes of it - work him hard ok!!!
Irit
Posted by: Irit Gat at February 25, 2008 3:59 PM
Love Irit's comment re: whether MR can hack Pilates. It will be quite different for him. Keep us posted! ;-)
Posted by: Judith at February 26, 2008 6:27 AM
I am just finding my way around CRON (for the past 4 months) I am loving it, but it is a lot harder than it looks. You are so right, it is easier at home than when eating out.
Glad you are loving the pilates. I feel the same way about my daily yoga practice.
I enjoy your blog Thanks!!
Stay healthy
Posted by: Gypsy Girl at February 26, 2008 6:37 AM
I am just finding my way around CRON 9for the past 4 months) It is a lot harder than it looks. You are so right about eating out. it is much easier at home when I have more control and discipline!!
Glad you are loving the pilates. I feel the same way about my daily yoga practice.
I enjoy your blog. Thanks!!
Stay healthy
Posted by: Gypsy Girl at February 26, 2008 6:39 AM
Just finished reading your entire blog, beginning to end. Absolutely love it. Have been practicing moderate CRON for the past 5 months, and your blog has been an inspiration, as well as a source of much useful info. (Eggwhites are my new best friend.) I just wanted to say thank you.
Posted by: Katerina at February 29, 2008 1:08 AM