Dip Into This

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Ducking for Shelter!

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On the Tamar River, stuck half way between the Seaport & Stillwater Cafe, Ritchies Mill.

Decided to go for a walk even though bad weather was imminent. Well, we made it half way from Stillwater to Seaport, ending up sheltering under the Tamar River Cruises embarkation point. Took this photo looking up the river just before the rain bucketed down.

Oh well, it was nice to get some fresh air, even though we had to pay for it by getting soaked!

One Week into April

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How quickly is the time flying? Tonight is Pizza Night - to cook it or buy it, that is the choice - these are mine

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FitSugar

Getting up on Mondays can
be especially hard! Why sleep is so important.

10 Consequences of Not Getting Enough Sleep

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We only spend a third of our life actually sleeping, but the art of
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My Salmon, Fetta, Spinach & Asparagus Frittata Bites

2011-04-02T21:36:00.000+11:00

I so love this dish - I love the beautiful patterns that are exposed as you cut through the pieces.... That is probably why I started cutting it into smaller pieces so I could see the different textures ... hence calling them bites... Shall post my recipe soon, OR, if you'd like it sooner, please let me know!

Barbecued Tofu Recipe - Taste.com.au

2011-04-02T19:01:00.001+11:00

One I must try - I do like this combination of ingredients - mmmm ..... tomorrow, perhaps?

Barbecued Tofu Recipe - Taste.com.au

Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Yoga Poses Are . . .

2011-04-02T09:51:00.000+11:00

Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Yoga Poses Are . . .

April Fools' Day Pranks: Fitness Trends That Seem Like a Joke But Aren't!: Shape Magazine

2011-04-02T03:54:00.001+11:00

April Fools' Day Pranks: Fitness Trends That Seem Like a Joke But Aren't!: Shape Magazine

Peppered Steak with Greens

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Juicy & tender, a porterhouse (sirloin) cut, cooked to med. rare perfection! Thanks hubby :)

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2011-04-01T16:40:00.001+11:00

Did a 20 minute workout on the new vibration machine. Was feeling a bit lazy prior to going on - after I finished I had a surge of energy & a feeling of happiness, hmmm, hope that happens each time, lol.

Time will tell.

2011-04-01T13:50:00.001+11:00

Been working on my food blog today: www.barkinglobster.blogspot.com

Tonight's Dinner - Atlantic Salmon with Lemon Hollandaise Sauce

2011-04-01T13:00:00.000+11:00

Hubby cooked this one - panfried salmon fillet pieces on a bed of greens with lemon hollandaise sauce & generously topped with chilli flakes. The chilli isn't part of the recipe, but he sprinkled them over instead of serving them on the side, for me. I am a CHILLI freak :)

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http://exercise.about.com/library/blyogaontheball.htm

Yoga on the Exercise Ball

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Upward Facing Dog and Downward Facing Dog
From the squats above, come down to your knees and lean onto the ball, rolling forward until your hips are centered on the ball, legs straight. Press hands into the ball inhale as you push the chest up and straighten the arms, looking up. Exhale and roll forward, placing hands on the floor pushing the body up into an inverted v position, arms and legs straight and heels pressing into the floor. Position the ball so that your chest and upper thighs are supported. Inhale and move back into Up-dog, alternating each for 10 reps.

Down Dog with Leg Lift to Lunge StretchIn Down Dog position, inhale and lift the right leg straight up until your body is in a straight line. Hold for one breath, lower the leg and swing it down to the floor, knee next to the ball. Lean hips into the ball and sweep the arms overhead. Hold for 3-5 breaths then lift the back knee off the floor, using the ball to support the hips. Hold for 3 breaths and repeat the series on the other leg.

Spinal RotationSit on the ball and extend the legs, feet flexed, and arms out to the sides. Sitting tall and keeping the back straight, rotate the torso to the right and reach the arm out and towards the right foot. Rotate back to center and then to the left, reaching for the toes. Continue rotating, concentrating on lengthening the spine. Repeat for 10 reps on each side.

Seated Stork PoseSit on the ball and cross the right foot over the left knee (hold onto a wall or chair for balance if needed). If you feel wobbly, prop the ball against a wall or hold onto a chair or wall for balance. Bring the palms together in front of the chest. Inhale and slowly take the arms up overhead, leaning forward to deepen the stretch if you can. Hold for 3 breaths, lower and repeat on the other side.

Warrior I to Warrior II and Side AngleGet into a lunge position on the ball, right leg forward the left leg straight out behind you, foot flat. Square the hips forward and sweep arms overhead and slightly back. Hold for 3 breaths and then lower the arms and turn the body to the side, stretching through the arms. Hold for 3 breaths. From there, take the right arm down and place the hand on the floor while stretching the left arm straight up. Hold for 3 breaths. Repeat the series on the other side.

Torso Rotation Get on your hands and knees with the ball to the side and stretch the right leg out, placing the foot on the ball. Gently rotate the spine and take the right arm straight up, turning the head to look up at that hand while the left arm stays on the floor. Hold for 3 breaths and switch sides.

Scissor Kicks
Lie on the ball and roll forward until you're resting on the forearms, legs straight out behind you with feet flexed. Slowly open the legs wide and then bring them back together in a scissor motion while keeping the abs contracted. Repeat for 10 reps.

Quadruped on the Ball
Position yourself with the ball under the torso on the hands and knees. Lift the left arm straight up and then the right leg and hold for a beat. Lower and repeat on the other side, lifting the right arm and the left leg. Continue, alternating sides for 10-12 reps.

Child's Pose
From the above exercise, sit back on the heels and roll the ball out, relaxing the head and stretching through the chest. Shift the hips to the right and gently roll the ball to the left the stretch through the back, repeating on the other side. Hold each stretch for 15 seconds.

Forearm BalancePosition yourself with the right hip on the ball resting on the forearm, legs straight and resting on the floor. Find your balance and slowly lift the left leg up while taking the left arm straight up to the sky. Hold for 3 breaths and then repeat on the other side.

Bridge on the BallLie on your back resting the feet on the ball, knees bent. Contract the abs in inhale to slowly roll the spine off the floor, pressing the feet into the ball, and bringing your body into a bridge position. Hold for a beat and then exhale and roll the spine down onto the mat, making continuous contact with each part of the spine. Repeat for 10 reps.

Hip StretchFrom the above move, cross the right foot over the left knee and use the left foot to gently roll the ball in to stretch the right hip. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat on the other side.

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2011-03-31T16:12:00.001+11:00

Vibration Machine - yay, this arrived today! AMAZING for the wobbly bits, could not believe how quickly it took my body into a fat burning phase. 10 mins = 1 hour's exercise, so they say, will certainly add this to my daily workout routine ... :

Score Sexy Legs like Cameron Diaz!

2011-03-30T19:14:00.000+11:00

Score Sexy Legs like Cameron Diaz!

2011-03-30T14:02:00.001+11:00

Soul Cycle’s Awesome Spinning Playlist!

March 28, 2011 at 1:58 pm

By Jenna
Autuori

Photo by Peter Ardito

I’ve recently become obsessed with SoulCycle,
so now I understand all the hype that Kelly Ripa boasts about on Good Morning
America on a daily basis (I’d love to see her there one day!). If you don’t
know, a SoulCycle class is like a Spinning session inside of a hip club—low
lights, great energy and the best music to match it. I took a class Saturday
evening with an instructor I’m hoping to follow all around town. I think he has
the ability to get my body in prime bikini form.

If you can’t rock out at SoulCycle, you should rock out to this awesome playlist
from instructor Rique Uresti:

“Magical World” by Bassnectar feat. Nelly Furtado

“Crave You” (Cassian Remix) by
Flight Facilities feat. Giselle

“Clap Your Hands” by Sia

“This Town” (Morgan Page Unreleased Remix 2007) by Frank Sinatra

“I
Belong To You” by Lenny Kravitz

“Yeah Yeah” (D. Ramirez Vocal
Club Remix) by Bodyrox feat. Luciana

“Dog
Days Are Over” by Florence &
The Machine

“Now We Are Free” (Soundtrack
from Gladiator) by Hans
Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard

“F**kin’ Perfect” (Greatest
Hits…So Far!!!) by Pink

Do you ever need help putting together a playlist from the songs you already
have? Try this awesome new tool I’ve discovered from MixMeister, a DJ software
system, that will automatically mix you songs that go well together from your
existing music library! This software is so cool because it calculates how best
to mix from one song to the next to match your desired slow or fast tempo that
you hope to follow on your next run. Check it out at MixMeister.com and
choose MixMeister Express 7 for the newest version (what’s new you ask? It’ll
add sound effects to your favorite songs to spice things up a bit!). Although
this software is $70 I think it’s definitely worth it if you’re always looking
to switch things up without having to purchase new music. Be your own DJ!

Meet the Trainer Behind Natalie Portman’s Oscar-Winning Workout

2011-03-30T13:51:00.000+11:00

Meet the Trainer Behind Natalie Portman’s Oscar-Winning Workout

Photo by Stacey Mark

Elemental to the Ballet Beautiful method is the sublime elegance and power of ballet. Created by Mary Helen Bowers to polish and sculpt her own form as a professional ballerina in New York City, the Ballet Beautiful method provides techniques to build and maintain the beauty, strength and highly specific aesthetic of a true ballerina's form.

Through Ballet Beautiful, the elusive shape of a ballerina's body is attainable for everyone. Dance training and experience are not required.

Ballet Beautiful benefits include:

Superb posture
Graceful carriage
Sleek micro-targeted ‘ballet’ muscles
Elongated limbs
Strong center & lean form
Increased flexibility

Ballet Beautiful

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Yoga & Pilates

Program for today

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TODAY'S PROGRAMME - At home to begin with.

New 'VANS' shoes to be laced up, a medicine ball to play around with and a yoga mat for some pilates & stretching.

1 hour's worth, time starts ... NOW!

Dip Into This

Ducking for Shelter!

One Week into April

Getting up on Mondays can be especially hard! Why sleep is so important.

My Salmon, Fetta, Spinach & Asparagus Frittata Bites

Barbecued Tofu Recipe - Taste.com.au

Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Yoga Poses Are . . .

April Fools' Day Pranks: Fitness Trends That Seem Like a Joke But Aren't!: Shape Magazine

Peppered Steak with Greens

Tonight's Dinner - Atlantic Salmon with Lemon Hollandaise Sauce

Yoga on the Exercise Ball

31032011345.JPG

Score Sexy Legs like Cameron Diaz!

Meet the Trainer Behind Natalie Portman’s Oscar-Winning Workout

Ballet Beautiful

30032011340.JPG

Program for today

Getting up on Mondays can
be especially hard! Why sleep is so important.