Working out with a Kettle Bell!! It Works!!!

Today is a new day! This is the only day that counts!

I got the KettleWorx Six Week Body Makeover set on clearance for $20.00.  I started with KettleWorX a couple of weeks ago.  I didn't have a Kettle Bell so I had to go buy one.  When I looked at them there was a variety of sizes.  I didn't want to start too large or too small.  After listening to the Getting Started DVD with Ryan Shanahan I had decided on a seven pound kettle bell.  The options at my store were limited.  The seven pound ones there only came with a DVD.  This DVD was put out by Bob Harper.  It was called the Body Shred Workout. The Body Shred Workout DVD is a 30 minute video with Tone, Strength and Cardio. 

Well this meant I had two workout programs, now I no excuses for missing a workout.  The KettleWorx includes 7 DVD's.  

I have been using the DVD's almost daily for a couple of weeks now.  I have used the KettleWorX and the Body Shred Workouts.  I have pros and cons with both.  I really like the exercises on the KettleWorx, but I feel like the DVD was poorly put together.  It just has lots of clips pieced together, and there is a large repetition of those pieces.  As I have moved up the levels that seems to have gotten better.  Since it is a six week workout, it has different workouts for each week.  I feel like I am getting a great overall workout, if I just concentrate on the exercise and forget about the quality of the DVD.  The video quality is fine, just the repeating of clips.  The exercise's are based on Core, Resistance, Cardio, Fast Abs, and Fast Fat Burn.  Each DVD concentrates on one of these areas.  Of course, that is the concentration, but you work all of them on each of the DVD workouts.  On reaching level 3, I have found the exercises to be great.  I am sore everywhere on my body.  Almost every exercise works your core, and your legs are constantly working.  During one exercise he mentions it is working 400 muscles.  At first, I thought, yeah, sure, now I believe it.

The Body Shred Workout is a much better made DVD.  You feel like you are going through a workout with Bob Harper.  It goes from start to finish without film repetition.  It is much better to watch.  I have to admit that I just don't like his workout as much.  I am not sure what it is that I don't like, I am sure you get a good workout.  It is probably just a matter of personal preference.

I have another birthday party today!  My grandson who will be 10 this coming week, is having his friend party today.  I don't feel threatened by cake anymore.  I think I have the sugar out of my system for now.  No cravings!  I only have 2 more family birthdays left in March.  March seems to be our birthday month.  Then we are done until September!  

Two weeks until Spring Break!!!  We will be heading off to the beach.  I can't wait!!  This weather just does not seem to be springlike.  We have consistently had below normal temperatures and lots of moisture.  They are calling for freezing mix again tomorrow.  I guess I will appreciate the beach and warm temps that much more.  Thankfully, I have a friend coming to stay at my house, to house sit and dog sit  while we are gone,  my little Sophie needs company.  I have posted pictures of her here before.  She would be very lonely without anyone.

I am excited about my weigh-in on Monday.  Things have been going well this week.  I hope I can resist blowing it on the weekend.  I have to stay away from sodium, which is very difficult because we eat out so much on the weekends.

By the way, the review on the DVD's is my own personal opinion and I am not being paid by anyone, and anyway they might not like my opinions.

Friends Friday and My New Favorite Grocery Store!

Today is a new day! This is the only day that counts!


I have decided to use Friday to say Thank You to some people who have motivated me each week.  I have now been around for a few weeks and have made a few blogger friends.  Each week I try to thank a few of you that have been helpful with comments or have motivated just by their posts.  It doesn't have to be a post about weight loss, it's just something that I appreciate and gives me a smile.  My goal is healthy living and and having fun is a big part of healthy living.  I have spent a lot of time reading other people's posts.  There are some great ones out there!  Keep posting!!

This weeks  Friday's Friends are:

ThistleBear
Losing Weight and Finding Crystal
Mail4Rosey
Frugal in WV
My Morning Cup of Coffee

Now to my regularly scheduled post.  I went to the grocery store yesterday and I just wanted to tell you it is my absolutely new favorite grocery store.  It is new to our area.  It is only about fifteen minutes from my house.  There are other healthy food stores around, but they are about an hour away.  When I go to those it costs me gas money plus the cost of food, which is higher. I just didn't make it to them very often.  Of course, this one is more expensive too, but I don't have to spend money on gas.  It is close to where I am going for other things anyway.  I don't know if this store is available in your area, but I love it.  It is EarthFare.  

I can't believe this, I have fun when I go to the grocery store.  The food actually smells good.  It is mostly organic and as locally grown as they can get this time of year.  As you go through the produce section the smells are heavenly.  I don't know why I never notice the smells in the big supermarket.   My family loves the strawberries from there.  They just walk by and snack on them.  They never last long.  The organic chicken is unbelievably good.  When my husband raves about it I know it is a hit.  And he doesn't mind me spending a little more for it.  Even though, he constantly reminds me, "You don't have a job!"  That's another story though!

They also offer family meals on Thursday nights.  All the kids eat free with an adult.  It is their way of giving back to the community. I thought that was very nice.  The people who work there are so friendly.  They tell me they love working there, because the work atmosphere is the best.  I have no connection with this store and am not getting paid to rave about them.  I just live the store right now.

I will be doing most of my food purchasing at this store now, it will help me to my goal of healthy living.  I think for healthy living I need to get away from all the processed foods and eat more naturally.  I now have a place close to home to make it easier for me to meet those goals.  Yeah!!!!