Karen’s Opinion

Before my daughter went to basic training she spent time preparing her clothing. She didn’t know what the weather would be like. Going to the eastern shore meant going to a place she had never been before. She wasn’t sure if it would be icy cold or just a cool fall type weather like here in the mid-west. She needed warm but comfortable and lightweight clothing.

We thought that it would be a great idea to have layers of clothing as found in the Icebreaker Clothing line. Icebreaker Base Layers were just the perfect choice of under clothing to meet every type of weather she might encounter. Basic training is full of strenuous exercise and training that makes you sweat. When a person is finished with basic training, their bodies are conditioned to say the least.

Stacy knew that she would be working hard and didn’t want to feel miserable while training. When you are out in the cold you need to wear clothing that wicks the sweat away from your body. Icebreaker garments work hard to move moisture away from your skin, keeping you cool in the heat of the day and insulating you from the cold when the temperature drops.

Now that basic training is behind her, the heavy duty, yet light feeling Icebreaker Clothing is still working great as a summer t-shirt or a winter underlayer. Icebreaker clothing is well worth the investment. The garments are great for snow boarding and working out at the gym because they keep you comfortable no matter what your body endures.

Do you realize how important it is to exercise? Frequent and regular exercise has been shown to help prevent or to cure major illnesses such as high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, insomnia, cancer and depression,; and strengthening the immune system. I know that my mental outlook is better when I am in good physical condition.

Keeping myself at a healthy weight, building and maintaining healthy bones, muscles, and joints are all important to keep my mind alert and maintain a feeling of good self worth. It is especially important to be in good physical shape before surgery and before attempting any major endurance feats.

I have decided that in order to get into shape, I need the right program. I need an exercise program that “inspires” me to look better and feel better. I have been looking for a program that does not require a lot of time and is not boring. XFLOWSION is the best program I have found that incorporates martial arts, power yoga, and dance all into one exercise program. That means when I use XFLOWSION™, I get the cardio and muscle toning I need to achieve the results I want. No more reaching a plateau to find myself at a standstill! This program looks like fun and with the fast results it touts, I will be anxious to keep with the program.

The person behind this revolutionary program is Eric Paskel, trainer to celebrities. He has used his knowledge in fitness and psychology to bring us this exciting new program. Let the XFLOWSION BEGIN!

I am so excited. While out and about with my daughter and other family members, we decided to stop at a store just on the chance that they might have a Wii and/or a Wii Fit for sale. I have been reading my sister’s blog with interest as she tells how much fun it is to exercise with her Wii Fit. I need any motivation I can get to get off my butt and get into shape. I am doing ok with my walks but except when it rains.

Lo and behold, they had a Wii Fit. I bought it and even though I didn’t have a Wii console, I figured I would find one some day. LOL

My daughter proceeded to check on the Internet that evening and found a Wii for me. They actually had one in stock. She processed the order and I received a Wii on Monday. Woo hoo!

I have discovered that I am terrible at skiing but boy oh boy, can I ever move my hips to make a hula hoop twirl. I have been walking, now that I found how to get to the walk portion of the program. I was dripping with sweat this morning. Yay me. I have to pat myself on the back. I require so much motivation!

Yay! Tomorrow is the Indianapolis 500 race and for the first time ever, I will be sitting in the grandstands to watch the race. It is supposed to be in the high 70′s and I have decided to wear my sandals and shorts. We have to walk quite a distance and I sure wish I had some Fitflops. I have been reading on my friend’s blogs about a new type of shoe by SweatyBetty called Fit Flops. Their micro wobbleboard™ technology gives you a workout while you wear them! Can you imagine toning your leg and butt muscles while you walk? These shoes are all the rage in the U.K. and I know they are going to be a big hit here in the states. I want a red pair. I think I need the chocolate color to go with my khakis. Isn’t it written somewhere that black is necessary for every wardrobe?

I don’t know about you but I cannot wear cheap flip flops when I plan to do any walking. They are ok for yard work but for daily walking, it has to be a well made shoe or I am in agony. A Fit Flop is specially molded for comfort and is engineered to give you a workout while you walk,. FitFlops are so darn cute that they are a fashion must-have for me! I cannot wait to get a pair, or two, or three. Hey! I will be exercising! Heading for the SweatyBetty website to get some FitFlops!