New Year, New Look.

I decided it was time to update my blog with a fresh look.  Out with the old, in with the new.

Sad news today:  Etta James passed away.  "At Last" is one of my very favorite songs. 

I am reminded today how precious life is.  Someone I follow on twitter lost a friend of theirs rather suddenly.  By suddenly, I mean this friend was happily tweeting on January 14th and today they are gone.  She was a pretty, young, talented photographer with a fiancee and young son.  She was in the middle of planning her wedding and had already booked her honeymoon.  She had so much to look forward to and, tragically, her loved ones are now left without her. 

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.”

Here's hoping everyone enjoys this beautiful Friday!

The Bar Method

I just realized today that I have been doing the Bar Method since July.  July!  What?!  I can't even believe it.  I don't think I've ever done a workout consistently like this ever.  Although I really liked the Tracy Anderson Method, and still do the dance cardio from time to time, that program takes a lot of self motivation.  I'm kind of a loner so TAM worked for me initially, but the Bar Method is addicting.  I feel a bit like I'm going to dance class instead of working out.  Don't be fooled though - this is a workout;  a hardcore, ass-kicking (and ass lifting) workout.  I think (now that I've quit drinking) I'm actually getting abs.  ABS!  Wow.

The results have been great.  I think my posture has improved a TON.  The Bar Method has pretty much eliminated my back pain and improved my flexibility.   I sweat like crazy and the teachers are like pretty little angels/devils on your shoulder that say things like "Good focus, Lesley" (yes they call you out by name), but its totally worth it.

Find a studio near you:
http://www.barmethod.com/

Or in Dallas:
http://dallas-parkcities.barmethod.com/

WARNING:  You WILL be sore after the first class.  I don't care if you work out every day.  These classes will challenge even the most seasoned athlete.  If you're not sore, seriously contact me because I need to report you to the US government to they can do testing on you. 

Have you SEEN this new ad? You should...

Whew. David Beckham does it again.

Can a man look any better than this? I think not.  Good Lord.

I actually googled his workout plan because a certain someone I know used to have a body quite close to this when he was playing soccer. (ah, the good old days)
I believe this article, by Brad Campbell, hit the nail on the head:

                             Guys, if you’re not feeling David Beckham’s lean and tone look,

                             I’ve got news for you. Chicks dig David Beckham.

                             Girls are freakin’ obsessed with this guy, so pay attention

                            and stop thinking that big, bulky muscles are where it’s at.

Amen.  I've never been a fan of bulky guys.  Its not surprising Beckham does lots of cardio and interval training to look this good, as well as spending lots of time playing his sport.  I mean, seriously.  Have you ever seen an overweight professional soccer player?  There's no fat guy huffing and puffing his way down the field in that game.  All of those guys have great bodies.  

I say Beckham is good inspiration for those looking to get fit in 2012.  I'm extremely inspired!

New Year...New way to utilize my break time at the office...

...and take out some frustrations. This site is fun!