Monday, December 28, 2009

get to know me

The song that makes me happy is … 'Chicken Fried' - Zac Brown Band. It reminds me that there's no place like home ... and you have to play it LOUD!

The first album I ever bought was …
Michael Jackson - BAD!

My favorite DVD is …I don't watch tv shows on DVD - but I love 'Dirty Dancing' -and I have that on DVD!

The biggest moment in my career was …when I got to meet Eric Church - huge crush, plus I love his music!

My favorite time of year is …summer - but I love all seasons!

My favorite road trip pit stop is …somewhere to pee

The first thing I do every morning is … check my facebook - sad but true

I like spending a Saturday night …watching a band with friends

The thing I love to eat but shouldn’t is …cheese - it gives me a headache

The best gift I ever received was …a car!

Christmas has come and gone ....

What a wonderful Christmas vacation! I got a few days off work and got to spend it with my family and my boyfriends family. We woke up at 6:30am (which is actually a sleep-in for us) and proceeded to make our way through the mountain of gifts under the tree. One of my favorite gifts was an ice scraper! I am really bad at not buying 'necessity' items for myself, I'd rather buy a pair of shoes or get my hair done - so I had the biggest smile on my face after opening that gift. We then headed to my boyfriends Christmas gathering, where we once again got stuck into Christmas unwrapping. I got some wonderful gifts - including a zip-lining tour for 2 through the gorge, which I'm incredibly nervous, yet excited to do. I'm all about adventure. We then retired to bed at the early hour of 8pm. It was a busy yet family-orientated Christmas break and even though I had a couple of stressful moments the week before Christmas, there's something about being with the people you love and who love you, that makes it all worthwhile.

- Cami

Monday, December 7, 2009

M&M's

Mick & Marlowe's Motivational Monday!

WORK-OUT PERSONALITIES - WORK VS. WORKING OUT

The Free Spirit

-Exercise has to be fun!
-You have difficulty sticking to any type of exercise schedule
-You enjoy many actvities
-Joining a walking or running club may help you stick to a regular schedule to avoid times when you slack on exercise
-Try dance or fitness classes you can attend weekly or several times a week
-Try playing games like Wii Fit or joining a sports team
-To stay on track, schedule more of your workouts, give yourself reasons to exercise, commit to regular activity & keep having fun

The Seeker

-You like trying new things but have a history of starting & quitting exercise
-You many even have some home gym equipment you've bought & given up on. But still you persevere & you want to find something that works for you.
-You may be a bit self-conscious & worry about what other people might think, on the other hand you're social & enjoy being in a group.
-It may be a good idea for you to join a gym. Look for one with an open & accepting atmosphere where you don't feel out of place.
-Try to get a friend to work out with you so you have some support.
-Work with a personal trainer so that they will be there for you when you might be inclined to give up your exercise regime.
-Try to master one activity at a time, like free weights & then move to classes so that you stay interested.
-If you don't feel ready to join a gym, try exercise videos you can do at home & set a regular time & place to do them!

By the Book

-Leader, goal-orientated, no problem getting committed, may get stuck in ruts
-Walking, running, cycling, try training for a race so that you can set a goal & work towards it.
-The challenge of martial arts could also be appropiate.
-Try not to be inflexible, be opn to new ideas & try not to be a know-it-all. Listen to suggestions.

The Hard Worker

-You may be in a rut
-You find something that works & you stick with it & go hard at it
-You might be too relient on what works & are afraid to try new things, because you may not get the same results.
-It's a good idea to try leaving your comfort zone & try something new.
-Your body needs new challenges so that you won't reach a plateau & stay there.
-Try working out with a buddy or family member to get some excitement back in your workouts
-If you gravitate towards cardio machines, try different programs on the machines, like the treadmill or eliptical.
-Work out with a heart rate monitor to see how much or how little you're pushing yourself.
-Try a fitness class, you'll be proud of yourself as you easily master it & you just might find something you enjoy.
-Working with a personal trainer is a great way to try new activites you may shy away from. They'll make the decision for you so you have to try new things. They can also give you a new & exciting program
-Watch out for boredom, overuse injuries & quitting because you can't get out of your rut