TIME TO KICK IT IN TO HIGH GEAR!

The holidays are over and its time to kick it in to high gear.  I did really well over Christmas vacation, having not gained one pound, but also having not lost one pound.  When you have as much weight to lose as I do, you really can't afford to slack off for too long.  I admit I'm still sorta stuck in that lazy, post-holiday slump, where you're readjusting back to being in the real world, trying to get back to a normal sleep schedule, and find yourself somehow still eating holiday leftovers.  On top of that my house needs to be un-decorated and it still looks like a tornado came through having not put it back together since I had guests.  But enough!  The slump stops here!  I'm shooting for a good weight loss this week, and I have yet to reveal everything I have up my sleeve for the new year.

First, I have to share with you some of the splendid holiday gifts I received.  Thanks to a recommendation form one of our readers, my husband bought me the Paleo Diet book.  I pride myself on being thorough so he also purchased me, "The Blueprint Diet," which is sorta the original book on that style of eating, and the companion cookbook so I may try out some of the recommended meals.  As I mentioned before, I do not believe in following any one diet, but I do believe in the research that goes into devising them.  I will read both books and get back to you.  I plan on comparing and contrasting the finer points of both plans and adding this knowledge to my stockpile.  This more primitive way of eating comes highly recommend for those suffering with insulin problems.

I also received some home exercise equipment for Christmas.  My husband purchased me the beloved "Body Bar!"  Oh I've missed you Body Bar!  I used to use this weighted bar to do Pilates-style sit-ups at my old gym.  When I switched to my current gym I was mortified to discover, no Body Bars :-(  Body Bar Classic

Additionally, my husband received some exercise equipment for Christmas that I suppose I can make use of as well.  How would you like to pull into the garage every night and see this guy staring back at you...

It is a punching man, like a punching bag, that he can practice boxing and mixed martial arts on.  Scarier still is the "Enter the Kettlebell: Strength Secret of the Soviet Supermen" DVD he got, along with the very scary 35 pound kettlebell weight that I envision flying through the drywall!  After reviewing this video I think it should be renamed, "Enter the Injury: Pulled Muscle Groups and Other Supportive Structure Damage."  The guys at my old gym always used kettle bells for training, but they also held belts in weight lifting!  Not me man, I'll be kickin' it old school with my Tae-bo and my Body Bar!  Till next time...

Hubby's pick:  "Any workout which does not involve a certain minimum of danger or responsibility does not improve the body - it just wears it out."  -Norman Mailer