Recent content by Blaithin

When My husband and I got back into the gym after about 10 yr. break and 3 kids during that time, we started back with BFL. this was about 18 months ago. I didn't get the dramatic results pictured in the book after 12 weeks but it did help me make a lot of progress. Then I got stuck and stopped...

I had sort of forgotten about Lauren Hutton. And I agree that she is a wonderful role model for women and an example of aging gracefully. She is active, healthy, and living life on her own terms. She has had some rough times though. Had a boyfriend/manager that ripped her off for years. She...

What do you all think though about how PS helps or hinders women as a whole? Do you think that having these surgeries, (lipo, breasts, etc.) keeps us from being taken seriously for our intelligence, talents, etc.? Are we just fighting getting old? You know there was a time when advanced age was...

Wend, I get what you are saying. It's crossed my mind more than a few times. I struggle quite often with what the media and society now perceives as a hot body. On one hand who doesn't want to look good but on the other I try very hard to accept my body as is. I want to have muscle and it...

OK, tried it! That was very challenging. And boy do I have a sore back this morning. LOL! I can see how it would help increase strength more quickly than a machine. I'm going to keep doing them and see what happens. Thanks for the suggestions! Blaithin

OK then, I'll give those negatives a try. Tonight is our back workout, so this is perfect timing. I just hope DH is as willing to help me with this as I think he will be. I know he'll roll his eyes at least once. LOL! I'll let you know how it goes! Blaithin

Thanks JKurz! That looks like a good one too. I really appreciate you posting it. I noticed you are in Ohio. We are too! Blaithin

Husband and I have a treat day each week. For me that usually means a meal comprised of something I've been craving and maybe some candy that I like. This past Sunday I had an all out crazy eating day. I had this huge gourmet cinnamon roll with icing for breakfast, lunch was a chinese buffet...

How does one get to the point of even doing one pullup with body weight only? I am a woman and use a machine that gives assistance but progress is soooo slow. My husband can spot me and give assistance but isn't that the same thing that the machine does? I'd like to be able to do it on my own...

I was going to say Yoga. Blaithin

OUCH! Sorry you're hurt, DG. Hopefully it will be OK in a few days with rest and advil. I'm sending all kinds of good vibes your way. :) Blaithin

Wow! Lots of great ideas! Thank you soooo much!:) Never fear! We are doing calves. We just do them on back day. and we do the pyramids by adding enough weight to be able to do the correct amount of reps with the appropriate effort. And Daisy you are correct that we do legs 1x/wk. I like the...

I just can't seem to get my mind around my leg workout. At least I think it's a mind thing. It's a workout given to us by our trainer and I'm sure it's a great workout but I feel overwhelmed by it. I would ask him about it but he has sustained a very serious injury and is out of commission for...

Thanks for the specifics. I tried a Tbsp of pb with my shake instead of flax oil and was really surprised how much that actually is. It went a long way and was a nice treat. You know how you kind of get into the habit of eating the same things all the time? I had forgotten about pb and how good...

Looks like a good diet! Just a few questions Daisy Girl: Are the chix measurements before or after cooking, how many almonds, and how much natty pb? Thanks, Blaithin