I just thought I’d put it all out there. I celebrated my nephew’s birthday at an Italian (-American) chain restaurant last night. I’m sure that other women can relate- I had a MEAN chocolate craving. The kind that won’t be resolved without… chocolate. Now, I’ve been eating fairly well for the last 6 weeks. I’ve [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Health’
Progress in Action
Since I started kettletell.com, I’ve made incremental changes in my eating habits and incorporated a new training program with kettlebells into my lifestyle. On any given day, however, it’s difficult to see what these actions have added up to. There’s lots of ways to measure progress. For me, the least effective has been looking at the [...]
Heart Rate in the 808
What a day. I actually started out on the right side of the bed, waking up early and meeting my power partner for a walk around Kapiolani Park in Waikiki. The sun shone brightly and I found parking right away. Even my son was agreeable. I decided to try out the new heart monitor that my trainer [...]
I'm a Cheater (sometimes :)
Well, I’m putting it all out there, so I might as well add this to the fold: I’m a cheater. If given the opportunity, and no one is looking, and I’m not writing a blog about it, sure- I’ll eat a slice of delicious chocolate dobash cake. For breakfast. And what about exercise? Same thing. [...]
Size Matters
At my session on Saturday afternoon, I did my last weigh in ever… at the Studio. In order to stay consistent, I’ll be weighing myself, on my little scale, once a week. To be honest, I’m sort of bummed. I’ve been coming in at least a pound lighter on Bill’s scale. As I feared, I [...]
I want to hear from other kettlebell-ers!
Hey, folks! Angela here! The flu is ravaging our household, and apparently, running its course through Honolulu! I managed to sneak out briefly and make a quick video blog, just checking in! [ad] Yesterday was my first day swinging the kettlebell with my trainer. Hello! This is the real deal. All of the basics I [...]
Kettlebell Curves! (Secrets from my closet)
Aloha, everyone! Today ended up being another “rest” day for me. My body is adjusting to what is essentially a shock to the system: eating less, avoiding fats and sweets, working out with kettlebells, heck, working out, period. I went to sleep with a cough and woke up wheezing with a mild fever. I’m still [...]
I worked my abs without moving?
Yesterday was my second day training with Bill at the BodyVox studio. In addition to work with kettlebells, an introduction to my metabolism, and monitoring my form, I learned an old-school technique to strengthen my core– the plank. Okay, some of you are thinking, “This is not revolutionary.” And that’s exactly my point! I think some [...]
You Don't Miss What You Don't Have
“Absence makes the heart grow fonder…” That’s what people in long distance relationships say. Well, I’ve never been in a long distance relationship, so I have no idea. Tonight, however, I’m tackling my relationship with food– or at least, taking note of it. And I’m hoping in that relationship, “Out of sight, out of mind” [...]
On being a mother
It’s still Mother’s Day here in Hawaii, and as I look at my young child falling asleep I realize that on this day and his birthday, I will celebrate my special role in his life. I will be his guide and his #1 fan, and I will be his parent forever. Then this thought hits [...]
