Day 6- No one should have to work out on Saturday

I worked out. I sweated. It hurt...but felt so good. 

Now going to work out at the club. See you on the flip side.

 

Day 4- So. Much. Jumping.

Funny thing how the more time you have, the less gets done. I had the day off today and so it seemed that I had all the time in the world to get my school work done, drop downtown, rest a little, do my workout. But the day still only has about 15 waking hours and they go by so fast without any structure. So alas, it's midnight and I've JUST finished my workout. I did get some biking and walking in between the assignments, but this was the last thing to do!

So day 4 is Pure Cardio which mean endless jumping and thinking I'm going to throw up for half an hour then cry. I was afraid that both of my boobs (Mary-Kate and Ashley- not because they are small, because each weighs as much as one of those twins) were just going to fly off and hit the ceiling. It did not feel pleasant. 

I wasn't able to do the whole routine through, and I opted for a lot of low intensity alternatives which they DON'T offer in the video! I've taken my share of jazzercise and box aerobics to know that you can always do a slightly easier variation of the exercise instead of just quitting. But that doesn't cut it for Shaun T. Only INSANITY! Kind of discouraging to not keep up with the video, but I know it's my first week and I've just got to stick to it. 

Noe to only resist the temptation of Wendy'd frosty's on a hot summer afternoon. That's another battle.

Day 3- 100% Kick Ass

Well, looks like a second wind came from the North East to get me to complete day three of Shaun T's INSANITY workout. But let me explain how I didn't succumb to a 10pm hangover and pass out when I got home.

Upon biking back to the homestead I was thinking about food, as I usually do, and realized that I had none in the cupboards or crisper. So living in the grand city I do, I stopped in at the Price Smart open till Midnight (sweet) and mingled witht he other 20 somethings whom only seem to shop after dark. (Side thought- Do you think if I can get Price Smart to dim the unflattering fluorescent lights in the store, I can meet some dudes there?) 

Anyways, while perusing the aisles, a couple things aided in my avoidance of the the candy and ice cream to help me to pick the generic bran flakes and 79 cent tuna. This week is gonna be exciting!

First was my mistaken turn down the magazine aisle. I don't normally buy magazines because I think it's stupid to spend $7 on ads, and you can usually rent them from the library. But there are a couple that usually catch my attention, and my main man on the cover of SURFER did just that.

[[posterous-content:pid___1]]

The K. Slates. Always delivers. 

Secondly was this little dinger whilst flipping through that was hard to miss. That perfectly round, tight ass. An ass that I will never have, but is a good motivation to maybe look one 16th like that one day.

[[posterous-content:pid___0]]Betzaida Herrera who won the Reef Girl contest. 

So this brings me to my reason WHY I chose to put down the chocolate covered almonds and go to the bananas, and WHY I came home and did my workout. 

Luckily it was Cardio Recovery and was mostly stretching and balance work. But It was still HARD! Either this program really is insane, or I am insanely out of shape that I can't stop sweating buckets just doing a lunge!

All in all, I'm proud that I didn't quit and with a promise of sleeping in and a day off tomorrow, I'll guarantee that there will be a Day 4 success too!

Day 3- 100% Kick Ass

Well, looks like a second wind came from the North East to get me to complete day three of Shaun T's INSANITY workout. But let me explain how I didn't succumb to a 10pm hangover and pass out when I got home.

Upon biking back to the homestead I was thinking about food, as I usually do, and realized that I have none in the cupbords and crisper. So living in the grand city I do, I stopped in at the Price Smart open till Midnight (sweet) and mingled witht he other 20 somethings whom only seem to shop after dark. (Do you think if I can get P.S. to dim the unflattering fluorescent lights in the store, I can meet some dudes there?) 

Anyways, while perusing the aisles, a couple things aided in my avoidance of the the candy and icecream and help me to pick the generic bran flakes and 79 cent tuna. This week is gonna be exciting!

First was my mistaken turn down the magazine aisle. I don't normally buy magazines because I think it's stupid to spend $7 on ads, and you can usually rent them from the library. But there are a couple that usually catch my attention, and my main man on the cover of SURFER did just that.

The K. Slates. Always delivers. 

Secondly was this little dinger whilst flipping through that was hard to miss. That perfectly round, tight ass. An ass that I will never have, but is a good motivation to maybe look one 16th like that one day.

Betzaida Herrera who won the Reef Girl contest. 

So this brings me to my reason WHY I chose to put down the chocolate covered almonds and go to the bananas, any WHY I came home and did my workout. 

Luckily it was Cardio Recovery and was mostly stretching and balance work. But It was still HARD! Either this program really is insane, or I am insanely out of shape that I can't stop sweating buckets just doing a lunge!

All in all, I'm proud that I didn't quit and with a promise of sleeping in and a day off tomorrow, I'll guarantee that there will be a Day 4 success too!

The probability that I will work out tonight

I went for $1.75 beers tonight at the bar near school. I was so tired today, and worked my ass off, so that means I deserved them. The only problem is now I'm drunk in class, and biking home won't be a treat.

Probablity= 10% success of working out tonight.

What do you call a guy who breaks both of his legs skiing?

Let me tell you about my best buddy Dan. Every time we hang, I know it's a guaranteed good time. Like me, he likes to drink good beer, eat good food, and have a good laugh. As the days get longer and the air gets warmer, I found myself day dreaming of all the trouble we could get into this summer; camping, patios, bbq's, wheelchairs...wait. 

Dan and I last summer

I didn't see that last one coming; I don't think Dan did either as he went over that jump on the most perfect ski day... just a little to fast. 
So here we are, making plans for summer with two broken legs. Both tibia's and fibula's and another break just below the right knee.
Colour me shocked not only when I got the phone call, but when I visited Dan at the hospital with all colour and life sucked out of him like he'd been wrapped in a ShamWow. This wasn't the same guy and I knew it was serious, really serious. It was one of those moments when you have to ask yourself 

"Is this real life? I thought my friends and I were invincible" 

As the week went by and I came back to the hospital everyday, I saw Dan's spirit lifting and the colour come back to his eyes. Such a recovery only meant one thing- a present!
Disclaimer: The following item is only appropriate to wear in dire situations such as the one listed above where the receiver is unable to phyically get up. If you don't have two broken legs and you own one, there is no hope for you anyways. Introducing the.....

SNUGGIE!

Not just any Snuggie. I opted for the luxurious one. The original feels like it's made out of a ShamWow and I wasn't going to lose Dan again. Look at him, such a trooper. 
Here's hoping to a speed recovery, Boss. I'll visit as much as I can!

Get Local

As I watch Food Inc on CBC for the second time, I only get more encouraged to fight back against the big food corporations and support our local farmers. If you have not seen this documentary, I advise you to invest some time in it.

Not only does buying local drive the economy and keep small farms in business, it lightens our ecological footprint. When your orange comes from Florida, your avacado from California, and your banana from Mexico, the carbon emissions expelled into the atmosphere are enough to make you need that umbrella in January rather than your skis. 

My amazing roomate Kaleen is currently defending her thesis on global warming's effect on local farmers, teaching me along the way some valuable lessons on eating local. Trips to the farmer's markets were easy in the summer, but most markets shut down for the winter months. Luckily, a tip to a great website and others have given less excuses to outsource, and more reasons to think local.

We even buy local in Barbados

Now BC

Now BC is an online farmer's market that allows customers to place an order of local, organic, fair trade products and pick up at a neighborhood location.

Get Local

Get Local is an informational website about buying local. Where to get it, how to get it, and what is offered.

Eat Drink Be Local

Think being local is for the hemp wearing, seed eating hippies? This site offers fun, popular, and up to date information on the happenings around Vancouver for the average Jane. It's not about drastic changes, it's about doing something simple to lend a hand!

Free range eggs that were sold locally in WA Australia
 hand collected, cleaned, and boxed by me

Whether it's eating a delicious Pink Lady Apple, sipping a Granville Island ale, or riding your bike around the park, it all counts and it all helps.