Archive for January, 2007

On Sunday, I had the first Sugar Workshop of the year, and boy did I enjoy it.

This is a topic near and dear to me. And then to top it off, a client, I will call S, came in after the class for a "tune up".

Client S, is a rare soul, who gave up pies, cookies, cakes, and candy for almost six years. Six years. Just imagine that for a moment!! I really admire her. For her, these things are like drugs and she is wise to just think,” not for me.”

Well, several changes happened in her life at once, and she found herself, eating pies, cookies, cakes and candy. Not just one particular thing, or brand, but whatever was available. Client S is also very fit, and enjoys doing circuitry classes at her gym. A circuitry class includes jump roping, squats, and push ups.

I asked her, “What is the worst thing about being back on sugar?”

Her answer, “I feel sluggish and tired. My body is not as responsive.”

Who eats a candy bar to feel sluggish?

Isn’t it interesting that we associate treats as “pick me ups,” and that ultimately, they have exactly the opposite effect? Most of us will notice a DRAMATIC increase in our energy, after just a few days without sugar.

Dr. Mercola, has an incredible website for health information. Now, he has taken to answering questions about health, on a webcan. A recent question was, “Does hypnosis work for weight loss?” He is an esteemed doctor, and his answer, is music to my ears.

Check it out::::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pFf-2etm1g

We are heading into the middle of January and "my gym", Allstar Fitness in Seattle, is as busy as ever. Yesterday I felt lucky to get the last bike in the 5PM spinning class.

Two weeks ago, my daughter and I didn't get a bike at all, and upstairs, we were only able to snag a recumbent bike. My twenty-year old finds it fun to see me try to keep up, which of course I am, and the delusion is wonderful!!!

On Wednesday, January 17th, I am going to teach a class called, "It's All in your Head", featuring a deeply relaxing meditation, with hypnotic techniques. Eric Davies, the fitness director is very elegant and clever, and I relish the opportunity to create some mental fun around this "getting in shape stuff".

Take a look at all of the classes he offers: http://www.trumba.com/calendars/allstar_west_seattle

I started back in September, after taking a FULL YEAR, of telling myself, that once I started again, it would be my lifestyle.

In December, my friend, the very fit Darcy Birkeland, gave me the book, Younger Next Year, for Women, by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, M.D. This is chock full of ideas about how to think differently.

Not only do we need our fruit picking-heart rate, we need to hunt down a lion, to really wake up our bodies. This high gear makes us feel younger, and we want to keep this high gear, for the fun stuff.

Of course, I have grossly abbreviated the message. Suffice it to say, I am now going to the gym, to chase "whatever my imagination chooses". Sometimes, I prefer to be chased, and I let myself get caught.

Spinning is fun, fun, fun. You can be in the front with the century riders, or you can be in the back, next to someone fresh from surgery.

Wherever you are, GO AT YOUR OWN PACE, and choose to use your imagination, get lost in the music, and work up a sweat. It is wonderfully addictive.