| Killer Body-Weight Workout |
| Written by Melissa |
| Wednesday, 12 May 2010 16:51 |
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Talk about a Smoker: this was an absolutely amazing upper body and core workout, and man alive did my legs get worked in the Tabata!
The workout:
Aim for 4 rounds, but know in your head that you can do 6. ;) Completed on:
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Comments
you rock, sis!
I am so happy you finally visited - sorry I missed you at church tonight, I am happy for softball season and watching Mariah BUT I WILL BE SO HAPPY WHEN IT'S OVER!!! I miss my family.
Instead of pull-ups: when you do your pushups do one pushup and, leading with your elbow, squeeze your shoulder blade to pull your arm back. So it's 1 pushup, left elbow back, right elbow back for 15 reps. Please don't call me in the morning because you might be mad when you wake up.
Hugs and Smooches!
Me
Melissa
I'm 17, by the way, and trying to get my parents into eating better and exercising. How do you think I should go about telling them to work out more and eat better without sounding condescending?
Thank you!
I think you ask a great question, especially since being encouraging with sounding elitist is something I have made the mistake of doing and still have a hard time with when I talk about food. You find something you LOVE, you reap the rewards of it and you want to share it with others. I have found that I have the greatest impact on people when I lead by example. My husband, for instance, HATES working out and eating well but when he sees what I do and how my body has changed he goes and buys a pair of running shoes. He wants to see an RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor). Just from watching me. Something I also do is invite friends/family to do active things with me, hiking or walking, to at least get us moving. Taking a walk doesn't sound as intimidating as doing an interval training session, and even though it isn't intense it is a start. But I do think it's especially difficult with parents because they have been YOUR teacher for so long that it's hard for them to look to you for guidance (and it doesn't matter if you're 17 or 70!) What you can do: you can find a nice park or trail and tell your parents you found a beautiful spot that you'd like to share with them. Ask if they'd like to visit a state park with you. Apply the same concepts as I spoke of above: example, gentle invites, and be patient. I know it's probably not the answer you want or like, but trying to convince them to do something the don't like or care about is counterproducti ve and really will only push them away from it. If they see changes in you, they WILL notice, they WILL think about it and eventually take action. It won't be right away, so add a bit more patience.
If you want them to eat better, definitely treat them by making a healthy dinner for them. They'll love being served and it will also help bring you guys closer. I don't know what your family dynamics are like, but I love it when my daughter cooks with me, and if she came to me with a recipe she wanted to cook together I'd be overjoyed. For some great, healthy recipes check out Ellie Krieger: http://www.elliekrieger.com/ I know so many people who love her recipes. I will add a few more when I have time.
Will you let me know how you're doing, and what is going on with your parents? I honestly think it is so wonderful that you are concerned about your parents' health and what them to be healthy - they are so lucky to have a daughter that cares.
I hope this wasn't too long!
Hugs
Melissa
I think you provided great advice for me. I have just been told over and over again by my little sis that she thinks I sound snobby when I talk about diet and exercise. And that is definitely NOT how I want to sound.
I will keep you posted!
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