GET AWAY WEEKEND!

Yeah!!  I had a fun weekend.   I stayed with my girlfriend and we went shopping and had a nice lunch.

We got some really great fish and asparagus for dinner, and we watched" Rudolph" and" It's a Wonderful Lfe."  I actually stayed up until 11!  I arranged everything with the kids for coverage and taking care of my husband.  They went
out , bought a Christmas tree and decorated it.  It was fun for them and one less thing I had to do!  Sunday, I went to church and afterwards my girlfriend and I  worked out to this new ap she has.  It's called figure 8 and it's two minute interval training.  It's really hard and a good workout for only 12 minutes.  We downloaded the ap for me and I 'm gong to start it today!
Anyway, we went out for lunch and then I  came home at 5.  It was a fun and restful weekend!

HOLIDAY RUSH CRUSH!

Why is everyone  in a hurry during the Christmas Season?  I was listening to the news on December 9th and the commentator mentoned "Last minute Christmas shopping!"  Last  minute, it was only the 9th!  Anyway, try not to let all that holiday hype get to you!  I plan on not going to another party until next week.  I need to burn off some of the extra calories from this week!
I will be teaching my aerobics class  this week at the Harwich Community center on Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM in addition to jog/walking, Tabata class and swimming.  We have lights up in the windows and the nativity scene up.  I plan to get the cards started today or at least printed.  Relax it all doesn't have to be done yesterday!  Peace.

STILL THANKFUL

Still continuing on the theme of thankfulness.  I have been praying for a long time for a miracle for my husband who has Alzheimer's, and I was getting pretty frustrated!  Then I finally got that I had to be thankful for every day, regardless of what happened.  So I have been thankful even when I was ready to scream!  I am friendly with a lady who works for Boston Natural Products and she has shown me some scientific facts about brain improvement with her products.  She looked at my husband's blood work,perscriptions and supplements.  She came up with a new plan of supple
ments with a money back guarantee if I don't see improvement in a month!  I am stopping the other supplements and saving some money.  It may be crazy, but even a little improvement would be nice.
I will keep you posted.

THANKS GIVING AND GIFT GIVING

In keeping with the theme of giving thanks and holiday gift giving which is suddenly upon us,  lets

think about giving a gift for health and wellness!  Buy a gift certificate for 10 classes at $80.00.  Or a gift certificate for one or more personal training sessions, starting at $50.00/session.   So for that person on your Christmas list who is incredibly hard to buy for,  who does not need any more
Diamonds, Gold , or Pearls.  The gift of exercise and personal training,  may be the just the right fit.
Thanks!  Mary Ann's Exercise

THANKSGIVNG GIVING THANKS

 I am thankful for many things in my life.  First of all having faith and believing n God who is always there for me.  He does things according to his schedule not mine which is not always easy to adjust to but...  I am thankful to my friends and family.  Just last Saturday, I ran into three people who were willing to help with my husband.  My friend Lorraine is coming over today to help out.  I am thankful for my exercise,which helps keep me sane!  I am thankful to Michelle  of Pilates plus  in South Dennis and her Lazer Lght Lipo which helped me melt fat!  That and my change i n diet has helped me lose 8.5 pounds!  Check it out ladies,it's the real deal!  Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Be well!  Yes, I am havng dessert and potatoes, but wll jog in the morning!

THANKSGIVING IS NEAR

Thanksgiving is here and the Holidays it's clear.  How to survive with out your health taking a dive.

Try these tips to clear your wits,  On black Friday, try taking a class first to make those endorphins burst before heading to shop and make your pocketbook pop!

Talk to Barbara Blackwell about Real Food Right Exercise to make your nutrition come to fruition!

Or contact me at MaryAnnsexercise to design the right program for you and avoid those holiday blues.

UP A TREE!

This weekend we had to vacate our house because the bedroom ceiling was being replaced,  whch turned out to be a lot more complicated.  However, that is a subject for another blog.  My cat had been out all night and yes, she was up a tree about 15 feet n the air and out on a limb.  I thought about callng the fire department, but then decided to do it myself.  With my husband holdng the ladder, I climbed shakily up.  I got to the second to last rung and was able to hug the tree with my left arm and reach for her with my right.  After several minutes of coaxing,  which seemed like hours,  I grabbed her and hugged her to my waist and climbed down the ladder.  We both made it unscathed, but I was never so scared in my life!  I guess balance really is a challenge when you need it!

ALMOST SUMMER!!

Believe it or not, it will be summer soon, with all the cook-outs, parties, and festivities!  Will you be ready and be pro-active against all this fun?  At Harwich Community Center, I can help you design a weight fitness program using machines and free weights.  This will help you build more muscle to burn more fat.  So you can party away and not have a care in the world!  So who do you know that is a summer resident of Harwich and would like a personalized fitness program?  That would be a great referral for me!

MARYANNS EXERCISE WHERE BALANCE IS THE CHALLENGE!

OLD SPRING CLOTHES

With the nice warm weather last week, I pulled out some of my spring clothes   I tried some on and they fit and even were a little loose(just a little)!  So this low carb diet is working!  I'm not being crazy.  I went to dinner one day last week and had rice and dessert, and this weekend I had ice cream and a small serving of mashed potatoes.  This way I don't feel deprived and won't go crazy.Today, I had protein for breakfast and salad with protein for lunch and will do protein and veggies for dinner.I did 2 miles of my jog/walk today and yoga.  I'll do my weights in the morning tomorrow and maybe a walk.  I may not have time tomorrow, but I can probably fit one in today ( a walk ).  Hope you all have a great week, and keep on exercising!

CARBOS.

It's really getting tough to stay in shape.  I'm still doing my interval training 1-2 times a week.    I

also increased weights to twice a week.  I also just read in my fit bit news that squats, lunges, planks, upright rows and one legged deadlifts are great to do.  I do squats and lunges, but need to add the rest.
I am also cutting way down on the carbohydrates  which of course turn right into sugar and fat.  I just started today, so I will report back in a few weeks and let you know how it goes. Until then, keep on exercising!

HAPPY MAY DAY!

Happy May!  As I sit here at my computer,  there's a little bunny out there munching on the grass.
It's a good thing bunnies have fur because it's only 45 degrees out there.  Not exactly fair weather to dance around your May Pole!  Oh well, I still got my bike out last week and will ride it again today. I'm going to try some interval training on it too!  That's short bursts of going fast and slowing down, then repeating.  I also need to figure out my fit bit for biking.  I went to a pot luck supper last night and had some pie, so I need to work it off.  Hopefully you all enjoyed the weather this weekend because it's going to be an on/ off week.  Enjoy and keep on moving!

SPRING IS HERE!!

Sp!ring is here and Easter is hopping near!  Time to get off your KEASTER!

We are into spring cleaning and getting rid of spare stuff.  It's time to dust off your exercise
routine and make it sparkle and gleem , like Amy of Sparkle Edge Cleaning. 

Add some power moves which are really cool and some circuit weight training.  Three sets of twenty
to make you look spunky!

So who do you know who is in the same old boring treadmill while reading a novel routine. 

I can add some power moves and make them look keen!

Thanks!  Mary Anns Exercise Where Balance is the Challenge!

GIVING UP SUGAR

Yet another tweak to my diet and exercise program.  I am trying to avoid sugar.  I started on Ash Wednesday.  It's not entirely a fast for lent, but it is a good place to start!  I know that sugar is in lots of food, but I've eliminated the sweets and goodies.  I said no to a piece of birthday cake yesterday and have ignored chocolate several times, which is very tough especially in the afternoon around 3. 
What else goes great with coffee?  I am having protein  for breakfast and a tablespoon of coconut oil
in my first morning cup of coffee.  This combined with my jog/walking for 2 miles 3 times a week and aerobics twice a week should make a difference.  I'm feeling better in my clothes, so that's a good sign!  Keep on trying out there and if you need an aerobics class, come see me at Harwich community Center on Tuesdays at 8:30 and Thursdays at 9:30.

PATRIOTS DAY

Recently, my husband and I saw the movie " Patriots Day" about the Marathon Bombing.  Although very brutal and emotional to watch, it really showed how strong the human spirit can be, and how people can work together to fight adversity.  The victims who lost limbs never gave up  and some came back to run the marathon again!

That's the spirit I want to address today.  Anyone who is a care giver, like me, knows the stress it can put you under and sometimes we need help to overcome our personal adversities.  I can help with exercise.  So contact me at 774-994-0061.

RESOLUTIONS!

So, how are your resolutions going?  I got on the scale and found out I was exactly the same.  WHAT A BUMMER!  At least I didn't gain any weight!  I know I have to rev-up my workouts.  So today I started a walk-jogging routine.  I walked briskly for 100 steps and jogged for 150 and I alternated this for 2 miles.  This is ,of course, interval training.  It's nothing new, but it does get your heart rate up to burn more fat!  I figure I can do this on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  That along with teaching my aerobic class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus weights twice a week, should make a difference in three weeks.  So if your having trouble reaching your resolutions you might try interval training.
You also might try my class on Tuesdays at 8:30 A.M. at Harwich Community Center and Thursdays at 9:30.  Don't give up!

New years resolutions.

How many of you have broken your New Years resolutions?  Maybe you had that extra drink or mocha latte or cake or cookie.

That's ok.  Just jump right on the wagon!  to keep your butt from draggin!  You could join up with Marie at Nurri-system and spend way too much money or stick with me to dissolve stubborn belly fat.  that can go just like the snow with some aerobic exercise and pilates on the ball.  My classs is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Harwich Community Center on Oak St.  Tuesdays is 8:30 and Thursdays is 9:30.  So think small and get on the ball to surprise all!