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			<title>Days 2 &amp; 3: 30-Day Method</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I didn't get around to posting about my experience on day 2 of my 2 weeks of posting about Tracy Anderson's 30-Day Method yesterday, so today I will combine days 2 and 3.<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/10/07/days-2-3-30-day-method/">Days 2 &#038; 3: 30-Day Method</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
						<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7667" title="TA 30-day method" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/TA-30-day-method.jpg" alt="" width="234" height="234" />I didn&#8217;t get around to posting about my experience on day 2 of my 2 weeks of posting about Tracy Anderson&#8217;s 30-Day Method yesterday, so today I will combine days 2 and 3.</p><h2>Day 2</h2><h3>Food</h3><p>I had issues with the meal plan on Tuesday. Let&#8217;s see&#8230;</p><p>I was 99% sure I picked up 1 grapefruit (not sure I like them), but couldn&#8217;t (can&#8217;t) seem to find it anywhere. This left me with just oranges. I was cold and not in the mood for just oranges, so I had coffee instead. Yeah, great breakfast.</p><p>For lunch I opted for the broccoli puree. I wasn&#8217;t sure what to expect with this. I <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">like</span> love broccoli and the other veggies in this, but I wasn&#8217;t sure about the sweet potato. Which brings me to another thing, I&#8217;ve had horrible luck with the produce purchased from my local grocers. Oranges that mold in 3 days, pineapple and sweet potato that start to rot within 4 &#8211; 5 days. It&#8217;s a bit frustrating to say the least. Anyhow, the puree was delicious, filling, and nice and warm on a cold day. I would totally recommend trying this and plan on making this one again real soon.</p><p>There was no snack on my modified plan, so I just didn&#8217;t.</p><p>I completely ignored dinner and made meatloaf for the family. I had a small piece with steamed spinach, noodles, and gravy.</p><h3>Exercise</h3><p>Instead of killing myself with 20 repetitions of each exercise, I decided to do 10 of everything, except the ab work. For the ab work I did between 10 &amp; 20 repetitions depending on the move. I made it through all 16 positions, then realized I did this wrong. I did the right side, then the left. Tracy wants you to do every move on the right, the move to the left. Nex time.</p><h2>Day 3</h2><p>I&#8217;m not going to even break it down here. I had no melon in the house for the breakfast meal (it didn&#8217;t look all that great at the store) and given my recent experiences, well, yeah. So, I had nasty coffee, some hot tea, then some Kashi cereal with almond milk for breakfast. For lunch I made some penne pasta and poured some very veggie Ragu on top. I didn&#8217;t have dinner since I ate lunch so late and was not hungry.</p><p>I did not exercise. Yeah, complete fail! I can say I am sore (even as I write this), so Tracy&#8217;s method does work your muscles. Well, time to get back on the horse.</p><p>Don&#8217;t forget to enter to win your own copy of Tracy Anderson&#8217;s 30-Day Method. Enter on the <a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/10/03/review-giveaway-tracy-andersons-30-day-method/" target="_blank">original giveaway post</a> and leave a comment on this post for an extra entry. Good luck!</p><p>Check out <a href="http://anneonlife.com/category/winning/giveaways/" target="_blank">my other giveaways</a>, too, while you&#8217;re here.</p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/10/07/days-2-3-30-day-method/">Days 2 &#038; 3: 30-Day Method</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></content:encoded>
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									<title>Day 1: 30-Day Method</title>
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									<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:44:01 +0000</pubDate>
									<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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									<description><![CDATA[In the interest of transparency, I am sharing my true measurements here so everyone can see what, if any, changes occur over the course of the next 2 weeks. ...enter to win your very own copy of Tracy Anderson's 30-Day Method. Leave a comment on this post for an extra entry. <p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/10/04/day-1-30-day-method/">Day 1: 30-Day Method</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
												<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>First things first</h2><p>Before starting any exercise or diet program you should always consult with your doctor. I am not a doctor, nutritionist, or any type of healthcare provider. I am sharing my experiences with the Tracy Anderson 30-Day Method, but not advising anyone of what they should do. That choice is yours and yours alone.</p><h3>Measurements</h3><p>In the interest of transparency, I am sharing my true measurements here so everyone can see what, if any, changes occur over the course of the next 2 weeks.</p><h3>Food</h3><p>On my meal plan for today was:</p><ul><li>Strawberry Mint Salad for breakfast.</li><li>String Beans with Sauteed Spinach for lunch. (Used asparagus instead as my beans were slimy. Had I realized this I would have bought fresh beans yesterday. I didn&#8217;t, so I improvised.)</li><li>Choco Chestnut Pudding for a snack. (Could not find chestnuts; used walnuts instead. Chestnuts can be purchased on Amazon.com, but I was reluctant to spend $30 on something I may not like.)</li><li>Baked Ziti for dinner. (This was supposed to include cod with roasted asparagus, but I don&#8217;t eat fish and I had asparagus for lunch.)</li></ul><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7701" title="30daymethodweek1" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/30daymethodweek1.jpg" alt="" width="528" height="258" /></p><p>You&#8217;re not supposed to make substitutions or change the menu, but I&#8217;m a <a href="http://thepickyeater.us" target="_blank">picky eater</a> and will follow the menus to the best of my ability and taste.</p><p>I have to say I was really hungry after lunch. The vegetable broth used in cooking the asparagus and spinach was <em>so</em> tasty. It made me wish I had made more. The strawberry mint salad is actually quite filling and the mint gives the strawberries a bit of zing. The pudding was almost too much. This was good since I was still hungry after lunch. I waited until after exercising to eat this snack.</p><h3>Exercise</h3><p>I failed miserably. I made it through the stretching and 4 of the 16 exercises today. Did not even attempt the aerobics portion. Let me just say this, the exercises Will. Push. You.</p><p>Tracy recommends 20 repetitions at first, working your way up to 40. I managed the 20 with some mini breaks. I actually started getting a cramp in my left leg, but managed to push through the last 2 reps needed.</p><p>I am of the don&#8217;tkillyourself school of exercise thought. I was sweating and really feeling it and realized how out of shape I really am. Here&#8217;s to a better tomorrow.</p><h3>Your Turn</h3><p>Don&#8217;t forget to enter to win your very own copy of Tracy Anderson&#8217;s 30-Day Method. There will be 2 winners and there are many ways to enter. Be sure to follow the rules on the <a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/10/03/review-giveaway-tracy-andersons-30-day-method/" title="Enter to win your very own copy of Tracy Anderson's 30-Day Method" target="_blank">giveaway</a> post to be eligible. Leave a comment on this post for an extra entry. Make your comment relevant or it won&#8217;t count.</p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/10/04/day-1-30-day-method/">Day 1: 30-Day Method</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></content:encoded>
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															<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
															<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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															<description><![CDATA[Based on ten years of scientific research and experience getting not just herself, but A-list stars and everyday people, red carpet ready, Anderson has developed a unique 30-day diet and workout routine that reshapes the body and defies genetics to tone the muscles and drop the pounds.<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/10/03/review-giveaway-tracy-andersons-30-day-method/">Review &#038; Giveaway: Tracy Anderson&#8217;s 30-Day Method {closed}</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tracyandersonmethod.com/blog/entry/tracys-new-book-coming-in-september" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7667" title="TA 30-day method" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/TA-30-day-method.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a></p><blockquote><p>Based on ten years of scientific research and experience getting not just herself, but A-list stars and everyday people, red carpet ready, Anderson has developed a unique 30-day diet and workout routine that reshapes the body and defies genetics to tone the muscles and drop the pounds. While most people incorrectly target their major muscle groups, like the bicep or hamstring, the focus should be on the smaller accessory muscles that can create a long, lean, balanced look&#8211;instead of bulked up look. Anderson&#8217;s program is composed of a groundbreaking three-tiered approach, including a mat workout and cardio routine targeting the all-important accessory muscles, and an exclusive 30-day meal plan, complete with dozens of delicious recipes.</p></blockquote><h2>my thoughts</h2><p>As someone who can use a kick <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">in the butt</span> start, the 30-day method is a good place to start. Tracy is not one of those I-once-weighed-200-pounds-and-now-I&#8217;m-a-svelte-115 people. Tracy is the average person who had the average weight issues. Not that the world doesn&#8217;t need those types of success stories, but I need someone I can relate to. Someone who struggles with those few extra pounds and wishes her body would be what she always wanted it to be, but never seemed to be able to get it to comply through typical workouts.</p><h3>Tracy was a dancer.</h3><p>That is all she ever wanted and when she went off to follow her dream she struggled with her weight. Dancers are supposed to be cute and trim, muscular without the bulk. Unfortunately for Tracy, no matter what she did her body didn&#8217;t become what she needed it to become. This set her on a course to figure out how she could achieve the body <em>she</em> wanted, because it is possible.</p><p>I love reading Tracy&#8217;s story. The typical self-help, exercise book doesn&#8217;t interest me; stories do. This helps me to understand the why of what I&#8217;m being told to do. Why it&#8217;s good for me. Why I should listen. Why I should do as she says.</p><p>Tracy spells out what she wants you to, how much, how often, and even tells you what to eat. No menu choices, except for vegetarian or non-vegetarian. She feels choices confuse and telling you is just better. I agree. On the other hand, this is also a detractor for me. But, to be fair, her 30 day diet is no worse than any other diet I&#8217;ve seen with other weight loss programs. In fact, they are all pretty similar. I&#8217;m just picky and won&#8217;t eat many of the things listed.</p><h4>Tracy has some really good illustrations in the book of stretches and workouts. She also includes a DVD so you can see how the moves are done.</h4><p>The DVD is pretty generic, but it&#8217;s not meant to be the latest fad. It&#8217;s just Tracy surrounded by all white with some music to keep the tempo. I didn&#8217;t care much for the music, but you can always put it on mute and find your favorite workout music as a substitute.</p><p><span style="color: #666699;"><em>This is a 30 day boot camp. Be prepared to modify your meals and </em></span><em><span style="color: #666699;">devote 1 &#8211; 1 1/2 hours to working out</span> </em><span style="color: #666699;"><em>to comply with Tracy&#8217;s plan. Some things may be hard to find like <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26scn%3D16322881%26redirect%3Dtrue%26ref_%3Dsr_nr_scat_16322881_ln%26keywords%3Dchestnuts%26qid%3D1285984782%26h%3D3b3d7ecf93f0307d3762daada8f3752c1355561e%26rh%3Dn%253A16322881%252Ck%253Achestnuts&amp;tag=anneonlife-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">chestnuts</a> or <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_noss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dyacon%2520syrup%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&amp;tag=anneonlife-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">yacon syrup</a>, so plan ahead. Take some time to read through the book and watch the DVD&#8217;s through prior to starting as well. </em></span></p><p>I haven&#8217;t begun this kick start workout, yet. And while I cannot say whether or not this works, the book does give some good information on how muscles work and Tracy&#8217;s enthusiasm shows in her writing.</p><h2>Win Tracy Anderson&#8217;s 30-Day Method (2 winners)</h2><h3><strong>Giveaway Rules:</strong></h3><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446562041?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=anneonlife-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0446562041" target="_blank"><img class="alignright" style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/30-day-method.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="123" height="160" /></a><strong>Mandatory entry:</strong></p><p>Tell me ~ What other book would you love to read from <a href="http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/books_index.aspx" target="_blank">Hatchette Book Group</a>? 3 entries (leave 3 comments)<br /><strong>or</strong> Give me 1 reason you would like to win. <em>only 1 entry</em></p><p><em>Additional entries:</em></p><ul><li>Like <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="AnneOnLife's Facebook Page" target="_blank">AnneOnLife</a>&#8216;s page on Facebook</li><li>Like <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tracy-Anderson-Method/269979477968?v=wall" target="_blank">Tracy Anderson</a> on Facebook</li><li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="Follow AnneOnline on Twitter" target="_blank">@AnneOnline</a> on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in a comment)</li><li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/gotracy" title="Follow Tracy Anderson on Twitter" target="_blank">@GoTracy</a> on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in a comment)</li><li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/grandcentralpub" target="_blank">@GrandCentralPub</a> on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in a comment)</li><li>Subscribe to AnneOnLife via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=anneonlife" target="_blank">e-mail</a>* (must confirm) or <a href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/anneonlife" target="_blank">in a   reader</a></li><li>Tweet about this giveaway (once per day) Be sure to include a link to your tweet for verification. You may create your own or use this:<br />Win Tracy Anderson&#8217;s 30-Day Method &amp; kick start your workout! http://anneonlife.com/?p=7642 #giveaways</li><li><span style="color: #008000;"><em>L</em><em>ook for follow up posts on my progress working through Tracy&#8217;s 30-Day Method.</em></span> Leave a comment and gain an extra entry into the giveaway. (comment left on post will count, no need to leave another comment here/one thoughtful comment per post)</li></ul><p>* Anyone who subscribed to my feed via e-mail prior to May 1, 2010 will need to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=anneonlife" target="_blank">resubscribe</a>. Sorry for the <a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/05/26/what-a-hack/" title="Bad Hackers!" target="_blank">inconvenience</a>.</p><p>Giveaway will end on October 17, 2010 at Midnight EST and is open to U.S. &amp; Canadian residents, 18 years of age or older. Winner will be selected using <a href="http://www.random.org/" target="_blank">Random.org</a>. Winner will be notified via email. Additionally, I will post the winners&#8217; names on my site in a separate post on October 18, 2010. Winners will have 48 hours from the time the email is sent to respond or a new winner will be chosen.</p><p>** Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means that if they win the same title in two or more contests, they will receive only one copy of the title (or one set in the case of grouped giveaways) in the mail.</p><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><em>UPDATE: I&#8217;ve changed the mandatory entry requirement. I have added additional entries for those who left a comment on what other book they would like as per the change above. (10/7/10 AB)</em></span></p><h3>Good Luck!</h3><h4>❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀<br />Disclaimer: Giveaway sponsored by the Hatchette Book Group. A copy of the book was provided to me for this review. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Please read my <a href="http://anneonlife.com/terms-of-service/" target="_blank">Disclosure Policy</a> for more information.</h4><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/10/03/review-giveaway-tracy-andersons-30-day-method/">Review &#038; Giveaway: Tracy Anderson&#8217;s 30-Day Method {closed}</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></content:encoded>
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																					<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
																					<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																					<description><![CDATA[PlayStation®Move redefines motion gaming with the most immersive and realistic gaming experience only possible on the PlayStation®3 system.<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/09/30/i-like-to-move-it-move-it/">I Like To Move It, Move It</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																								<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=496432&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FdkZxBg" rel="nofollow" >PlayStation MOVE</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</em></p><h2>Image if you will&#8230;</h2><p>You&#8217;re at the local flea market and spy a neat old lamp. You think <em>with a little cleaning and buffing this will make a great addition to the mantelpiece</em>. It&#8217;s a steal at 50¢ and home with you it goes. Once home, you rub some of the dust away. A puff of smoke-like haze rises and a chubby, funny-dressed man appears. Instead of offering you the traditional three wishes, he gives you a PlayStation <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=496432&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FdkZxBg" rel="nofollow" >Move</a>. What do you do?</p><blockquote><p>PlayStation<sup>®</sup>Move redefines motion gaming with the most immersive and realistic gaming experience only possible on the PlayStation<sup>®</sup>3 system. The simple, easy-to-use controller captures a full range of motion giving you ultimate control over how you play the game. With a diverse selection of games and new ones launching all the time, you can enjoy hours of fun with friends and family.</p></blockquote><h3>How it could change my family</h3><p>Stephen loves to play video games, but we don&#8217;t allow this as he will tune out everything else. With PlayStation Move, we could allow some time for Stephen to play his favorite games, get some exercise, and interact with others all at the same time.</p><p>We could have family night challenges, almost like our own version of the Olympics.</p><p>I could workout, track my changes, establish a nutrition plan, and stay accountable all while having fun and playing games.</p><h3><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7616" title="PlayStation Move logo" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Picture-11.png" alt="" width="208" height="147" /></h3><h3>My Picks</h3><p>Play NBA 2K11, the best NBA simulation on the market, and you, too can be like Mike. Or maybe bowling is more your speed. Brunswick Pro Bowling gives you an authentic and realistic experience (and cheaper than a night out at your favorite lanes). There is even a selection of your favorite racket sports including: tennis, badminton, squash, ping pong, &amp; beach tennis.</p><p>You can even Get Fit with Mel B. This program <em>includes a wide variety of exercises designed to develop strength, tone, flexibility and aerobic fitness and is complemented by full nutritional advice, which includes recipes and shopping lists based on your unique goals, likes and dislikes. [<a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/get-fit-with-mel-b-ps3.html" target="_blank">find out more</a>]</em></p><h3>Add on to the fun&#8230;</h3><p>PlayStation Move isn&#8217;t a new gaming system. PS Move works with your existing PS3 to enhance and engage even more. Not only can you watch videos and play traditional videos games, but for $99 you can really get into your gaming with PS Move.</p><h4>Compatible vs. Required</h4><p>See a game you want that says it&#8217;s PS MOVE compatible? This means you can play it with your standard controllers or with the PS Move add on pack. If it says required, then you need the PS Move add on pack to play. So, make your favorite games better by adding PS Move to them.</p><p><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=496432&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FdkZxBg" rel="nofollow" ><img style="border: 0;" src="http://socialspark.com/metrics/view/post?slot_id=496432&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocialspark.com%2Fimages%2Fdisclosure_badges%2Fdisclosure_badge_green_three.png" border="0" alt="Visit my sponsor: PlayStation®Move" /></a></p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/09/30/i-like-to-move-it-move-it/">I Like To Move It, Move It</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></content:encoded>
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																											<title>ONE WEEK FREE YOGA and TITANS OF YOGA movie world premiere to kick-off National Yoga Month September</title>
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																											<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
																											<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																											<description><![CDATA[Yoga is one of the oldest known sciences in the world and is widely acknowledged as a highly effective complementary alternative medicine. So, as we all explore ways to take better care of ourselves and even reduce health care costs, it gives us a proven way to do so.<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/08/28/one-week-free-yoga-and-titans-of-yoga-movie-world-premiere-to-kick-off-national-yoga-month-september/">ONE WEEK FREE YOGA and TITANS OF YOGA movie world premiere to kick-off National Yoga Month September</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																														<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.yogamonth.org" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.yogamonth.org/2009/images/yogamonth2010_300_175.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Yoga Classes and Event during National Yoga Month 09.2010. Be inspired by TITANS OF YOGA DVD" width="300" height="175" /></a><br />When was the last time you felt drained by your stressful day, struggled with weight control or had trouble concentrating?  Bring a little downward dog into your life and you could see drastic improvement.  The ultimate goal of yoga is to develop mind and body free of chronic strain.  Whether you’re looking for a change in lifestyle or simply looking for better stress management, yoga can help. Yoga is one of the oldest known sciences in the world and is widely acknowledged as a highly effective complementary alternative medicine. So, as we all explore ways to take better care of ourselves and even reduce health care costs, it gives us a proven way to do so.</p><p>September is official National Yoga Month. Cards worth ONE WEEK FREE YOGA and FREE YOGA CLASSES are available to all who visit <a href="http://www.yogamonth.org/" target="_blank">www.yogamonth.org</a>.  Get off the couch and onto the yoga mat in the name of better health.</p><p>For the first time ever, <a href="http://www.titansofyoga.org/" target="_blank">TITANS OF YOGA</a> &#8211; an empowering and inspirational movie and the Official National Yoga Month movie &#8211; brings together twenty-five of the most prominent figures in the worlds of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, from Dr. Dean Ornish, a physician consultant to President Clinton, to Lilias Folan, the “First Lady of Yoga.” As they share their own life experiences from the tragic to the ecstatic, the Titans embark on a journey of self-discovery that touches and inspires.  Their tales of addiction and heartache, depression, an HIV positive diagnosis and a penchant for sex, drugs and rock-and-roll will move you as they share how they overcame these challenges and transformed them into their greatest life victories. Proceeds benefit <a href="http://www.yoga-recess.org/" target="_blank">Yoga-Recess in School</a> to bring yoga-based health education into classrooms. To watch the trailer <a href="http://www.yogamonth.org/" target="_blank">www.yogamonth.org</a>.</p><p>National Yoga Month is a grassroots campaign administered by the Yoga Health Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. All funds benefit the national awareness campaign and Yoga-Recessin School to bring yoga-based health and fitness education into classrooms.</p><p><span style="color: #666699;">Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the Yoga Health Foundation. However, I do believe in the benefits of yoga and wanted to pass along the message of one free week of yoga to those who are interested and able to take advantage of this offer.</span></p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/08/28/one-week-free-yoga-and-titans-of-yoga-movie-world-premiere-to-kick-off-national-yoga-month-september/">ONE WEEK FREE YOGA and TITANS OF YOGA movie world premiere to kick-off National Yoga Month September</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></content:encoded>
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																																	<title>Let&#8217;s Get Physical: Create Your Own Workout</title>
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																																	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
																																	<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																																	<description><![CDATA[Create a workout that targets your arms, your abs, your butt, your, well, you get the picture. The workouts consist of segments of less and a minute each that you can intermingle, switch around, and play with until you get the flow and workout that is right for you.<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/08/05/lets-get-physical-create-your-own-workout/">Let&#8217;s Get Physical: Create Your Own Workout</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																																				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Now here is a novel idea&#8230;</h2><h3>create a workout to suit you!</h3><p>Self Magazine is doing just that. Just register (it&#8217;s free) and <a href="http://workouts.self.com/" target="_blank">create your customized workouts</a>. Create a workout that targets your arms, your abs, your butt, your, well, you get the picture. The workouts consist of segments of less and a minute each that you can intermingle, switch around, and play with until you get the flow and workout that is right for you.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7026" title="Self Workout Builder" src="http://anneonlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Picture-3.png" alt="" width="417" height="294" /></p><h3>Want more options?</h3><p>Head over to <a href="http://www.yogavibes.com/" target="_blank"><strong>yogavibes</strong></a> and check out their <a href="http://www.yogavibes.com/videos/channel/vignettes/" target="_blank">free vignettes</a>. Test drive a few different styles and see what works for you. When you&#8217;re ready for more, then head on over to their paid classes section and browse through their 107 different classes and find the one that is right for you. Try 5 classes (unlimited access to these classes) for one month and only pay $20 or have unlimited access to all 107 classes for $25 a month. <em>That&#8217;s less than most gyms and the classes are happening on your schedule!</em></p><p><a href="http://workoutsondemand.com/signup.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Workouts on Demand</strong></a> is another option for those not wanting to get locked into a few dvds, yet not having enough time to make their favorite classes at the gym. Right now you can <a href="http://workoutsondemand.com/icontact/receive_a_free_ab_workout_video.htm" target="_blank">download a free ab workout </a>video. There are three membership options: Premier ($12.99/mo), Value Plus ($10.99/mo), and Express ($6.99/mo).</p><blockquote><p>Save 55% today on Premier and Value Plus Workout on Demand memberships when you use <span style="color: #008000;">Coupon Code #5AD75</span>.</p></blockquote><p>Find more free full-length and mini workout at <a href="http://www.exercisetv.tv/workout-videos/" target="_blank"><strong>ExerciseTV</strong></a>. They also offer workout plans and injury prevention advice.</p><h5><span style="color: #008080;">❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀</span><br />Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of these sites. All opinions are 100% my own. Remember to consult with a physician before starting any new fitness routine.</h5><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/08/05/lets-get-physical-create-your-own-workout/">Let&#8217;s Get Physical: Create Your Own Workout</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></content:encoded>
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																																							<title>Break Up Your Routine #OTBchallenge</title>
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																																							<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
																																							<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																																							<description><![CDATA[Do something different today Rachel of Shedding It &#38; Getting It and Leah of Your Nutritionista have come up with a way to keep us all on our toes for the next 9 weeks with a little OTBchallenge! To find the current week&#8217;s challenge just click on the week you want below: Week #1 Week...<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/03/08/break-up-your-routine-otbchallenge/">Break Up Your Routine #OTBchallenge</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																																										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #003366;">Do something different today</span></h1><p>Rachel of <a href="http://www.sheddingit.com" title="Healthy &amp; Fun!" target="_blank">Shedding It &amp; Getting It</a> and Leah of <a href="http://yournutritionista.com/" title="Eat Food that is Tastes Good &amp; is Good For You!" target="_blank">Your Nutritionista</a> have come up with a way to keep us all on our toes for the next 9 weeks with a little <a href="http://www.sheddingit.com/2010/03/01/outside-the-box-challenge/" title="Mixin' in up" target="_blank">OTBchallenge</a>!</p><p>To find the current week&#8217;s challenge just click on the week you want below:</p><table style="height: 78px;" border="0" width="550"><tbody><tr style="text-align: center;"><td><h4><ul><li><a href="#Week 1">Week #1 </a></li><li><a href="#Week 4">Week #4</a></li><li><span style="color: #003366;"><a href="#Week 7">Week #7</a></span></li></ul></h4></td><td style="text-align: center;"><h4><ul><li><a href="#Week 2">Week #2 </a></li><li><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="#Week 5">Week #5</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #003366;"><a href="#Week 8">Week #8</a></span></li></ul></h4></td><td style="text-align: center;"><h4><ul><li><a href="#Week 3">Week #3 </a></li><li><span style="color: #003366;"><a href="#Week 6">Week #6</a></span></li><li><span style="color: #003366;"><a href="#Week 9">Week #9</a></span></li></ul></h4></td></tr></tbody></table><h1><span style="color: #003366;"><a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/" title="Change up your routine. It will do your mind and body good!" target="_blank">Outside the Box Challenge</a></span></h1><h4><span style="color: #008080;">Starting Monday, March 1 and ending Saturday May 1, Rachel &amp; Leah are going to give us a new “outside the box” task to complete.</span></h4><h2><span style="color: #008080;">[3/1] <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/419822639/outside-the-box-challenge-week-1-the-frontier" name="Week 1">Week 1</a> &#8211; <a target="_blank">Frontier Girl [Guy] Test</a><br /></span></h2><h2><span style="color: #008080;"><em><em><a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/428359214/sesame-wheat-bagels" ><img class="alignright" title="Sesame Wheat Bagel" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4406589175_ce44ed7ff7_t.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="96" /></a></em></em></span></h2><p><em><span style="color: #003366;">The challenge: Make something from scratch that you would normally buy [and don't make regularly]. </span></em></p><p>This was so much fun to read and do! I found a bunch of great healthy recipes I just have to try now. And that&#8217;s saying a lot for a picky [and I mean don't like eggs, beans, or most of the healthy foods picky] eater like me.</p><p>Check out my <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/428359214/sesame-wheat-bagels" target="_blank">Sesame Wheat Bagels</a>. Tell me these don&#8217;t look store bought. I dare ya. And they were quite tasty, too.</p><h2><span style="color: #008080;">[3/8] <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/434593036/this-weeks-challenge-is-brought-to-you-by-core" name="Week 2">Week 2</a> &#8211; <a target="_blank">The Core Fusion Shock Your Body Test</a></span></h2><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002U1AC6O?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=anneonlife-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002U1AC6O" ><img class=" alignright" style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/corefusioncoll.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="69" height="96" /></a><em><span style="color: #003366;">The challenge: Try a new workout. It can be a new machine at the gym, a new DVD, a class you’ve never tried before, or just a new and different way to do cardio or strength training. <strong>To make sure you really shock your body, it should be something you haven’t done for the past three months!</strong> [as taken from OTBC]</span></em></p><p>And to my surprise and delight the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002U1AC6O?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=anneonlife-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002U1AC6O" target="_blank">Core Fusion Collection</a> is on sale right now at Amazon for $19.49. This was just over $32 the last time I looked. Oh, and with a free trial to Amazon Prime I&#8217;ll get this by Wednesday. Sweet!</p><p><strong><span style="color: #003366;"><em><a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/439580713/i-pilates-core-fusion-style" ><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5243" title="pilates plus" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/100_1035.jpg" alt="pilates plus" width="100" height="75" /></a></em>Update [3/10]:</span></strong> Hard Core! Core Fusion Pilates Plus is five 10 minute workouts that will <strong>kick your butt</strong>! I made it through the first 2 sessions before crying uncle. I watched the third and thought <span style="color: #003366;"><em>Oh My Goodness, they want me to do WHAT?!?!?!</em></span> <span style="color: #000000;">But <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/439580713/i-pilates-core-fusion-style" title="OTB Challenge Week #2" target="_blank">I </a></span><a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/439580713/i-pilates-core-fusion-style" title="OTB Challenge Week #2" target="_blank">♥</a><span style="color: #000000;"> <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/439580713/i-pilates-core-fusion-style" title="OTB Challenge Week #2" target="_blank">pilates</a> and core work is right up my alley. I haven&#8217;t done the plank in a long time. In my best days I could hold it for a good 2 minutes; today I was so glad it was a short 30 seconds then child&#8217;s pose.</span></p><h2><span style="color: #008080;">[3/15] <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/450034626/challenge-3-the-culinista-test" name="Week 3">Week 3</a> &#8211; <a target="_blank">The Culinista Test</a> <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/450034626/challenge-3-the-culinista-test" target="_blank"><br /></a></span></h2><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/chef2_100.jpg" ><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5297" title="chef2_100" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/chef2_100.jpg" alt="chef2_100" width="67" height="100" /></a><span style="color: #003366;"><em>The challenge: prepare a meal ahead of time that you can get at least three meals out of (<strong>so the meal on day you make it, and then two more meals</strong>). </em></span><em><span style="color: #003366;"> [as taken from OTBC]</span></em></p><p>At first I was thinking this would be easy for me. I cook all the time and making a meal that will stretch, well, is not a stretch. But, I want to really challenge myself. So, I am going to make something that will transform itself into different meals stemming from its original self. Stay tuned&#8230;</p><p><strong><span style="color: #003366;">Update [3/22]</span></strong> <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/461421304/one-chicken-three-meals" target="_blank">One Chicken, Three Meals</a> [and counting]. It started with a baked chicken on Tuesday. One pot: whole chicken, potatoes, green peppers, &amp; onions seasoned with black pepper, garlic, onion, &amp; parsley. Thursday followed with a chicken stir fry. Using the leftover chicken from Tuesday, I tossed it in my wok with a little black pepper &amp; sesame oil. Then I added carrots, broccoli, sugar snap peas, edamame, &amp; bean sprouts + a dash of soy sauce. Lastly, I made an open-faced chicken sandwich with gravy for lunch on Friday.<a href="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/culinista-chicken.001.png" ><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5385" title="culinista chicken" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/culinista-chicken.001.png" alt="culinista chicken" width="334" height="100" /></a></p><h2><span style="color: #008080;">[3/22]  <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/465553901/challenge-4-the-stonyfield-know-your-food-test" name="Week 4">Week 4</a> &#8211; <a target="_blank">The Stonyfield Know Your Food Test</a></span></h2><p><span style="color: #003366;"><em>The challenge: Research one brand you often purchase, whether it’s meat, dairy, or even fruits and vegetables, to find out what the company’s growing practices are. Try to address the following questions as you play detective:</em></span><span style="color: #003366;"> </span></p><h1><span style="color: #003366;"><em><a href="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-9.png" ><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5386" title="OTB Challenge #4" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-9.png" alt="OTB Challenge #4" width="181" height="100" /></a></em></span></h1><ul><li><span style="color: #003366;"><em>Are the company’s foodie philosophies and practices in line with your belief system? </em></span></li><li><span style="color: #003366;"><em>Does the company make an effort to share that sort of info with its consumers?</em></span></li><li><span style="color: #003366;"><em>Should you reevaluate supporting that company?</em></span></li><li><span style="color: #003366;"><em>What makes a brand worth buying in the first place? <em>[as taken from OTBC]</em></em></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #003366;">Update [3/28]</span></strong> I didn&#8217;t track down images, but that is mainly due to me not wanting to become a full-on vegetarian. I know first hand what it&#8217;s like to raise, care for, and then kill [we culled 7 of our roosters last summer] your food. It&#8217;s trying to say the least. So, I was pleased to hear that <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/477735346/challenge-4-perdue-farms" target="_blank">Perdue Farms</a> cares about their chickens, too. Although they are not free-range, they are not densely packed in cages either. No hormones or antibiotics and well-trained staff, as well as, being a vertically integrated agribusiness keeps Perdue Farms in the loop every step of the way.</p><h2><span style="color: #008080;">[3/29]  <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/481578038/challenge-5-the-spri-fantasty-fitness-test" name="Week 5">Week 5</a> &#8211; <a target="_blank">The SPRI Fantasy Fitness Test</a></span></h2><p><span style="color: #003366;"><em>The challenge: This week&#8217;s challenge is a two-parter. <a href="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-91.png" ><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5495" title="OTBChallenge Week 5" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-91.png" alt="OTBChallenge Week 5" width="100" height="94" /></a></em></span></p><ol><li><span style="color: #003366;"><em>Create your ultimate fitness fantasy. Your dream workout. The exercise session of your wildest imagination. Where are you? What are you doing and with who? Do you have a trainer? Who is it? What time of day is it? </em></span></li><li><span style="color: #003366;"><em>Make it a reality. At least, partially. Try to incorporate ONE aspect of your fantasy workout into your workout reality this week, and then tell us about it. </em></span><span style="color: #003366;"><em><em>[as taken from OTBC]</em></em></span></li></ol><p><strong><span style="color: #003366;"><a href="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Week5OTBC001.png" ><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5577" title="Week5OTBC001" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Week5OTBC001.png" alt="Week5OTBC001" width="100" height="75" /></a>Update [4/2]</span></strong> My ultimate fitness fantasy is quite simple. Lots of fresh fruits, veggies, nature, hiking, yoga, pilates, <em>sweat</em>, and the salt air of the ocean [the only thing I'm missing here in the mountains of Virginia]. This week I chose few words and let pictures do the talking for me. Go check out <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/494213552/my-fantasy-in-pictures" target="_blank">my fitness fantasy in pictures</a>.</p><h2><span style="color: #008080;">[4/5]   <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/498025850/the-note-your-nibbles-test" name="Week 6">Week 6</a> &#8211; <a target="_blank">The Note Your Nibbles Test</a></span></h2><p><span style="color: #003366;"><em>The challenge: </em></span></p><ul><li><span style="color: #003366;"><em><a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/498025850/the-note-your-nibbles-test" ><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5580" title="Week 6 OTBChallenge" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-62.png" alt="Week 6 OTBChallenge" width="100" height="62" /></a></em></span><em><span style="color: #003366;">Write down everything you eat and drink for an entire day or photograph everything you eat for an entire day.</span></em></li><li><em><span style="color: #003366;">Also make note of how you felt at the beginning of each meal and the end of each meal. Were you stressed? Happy? Sad? </span></em><span style="color: #003366;"><em><em>[as taken from OTBC]</em></em></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="color: #003366;"><a href="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/100_1133.JPG" ><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5653" title="Veggie Stir Fry" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/100_1133.JPG" alt="Veggie Stir Fry" width="100" height="75" /></a>Update [4/11]</span></strong> Time is almost up and <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/513126805/nibbles-noted" target="_blank">my nibbles have been noted</a>. By comparison I definitely have much room for improvement. Overall, it was still a very healthy day considering I was gone from 9 am to about 5 pm with the kids [shopping, of course]. My favorite meal was my veggie stir fry. I had been wanting to try bok choy for a while now and finally did with this wonderful mix of fresh veggies. Mmm, veggies! Next thing I want to try is rainbow chard. It looks so pretty. I hope is tastes just as good, too!</p><h2><span style="color: #008080;">[4/12]    <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/515831768/week-7-challenge-the-have-a-little-herb-test" name="Week 7">Week 7</a> &#8211; <a target="_blank">The Have A Little Herb Test</a></span></h2><p><span style="color: #003366;"><em><a href="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-21.png" ><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5677" title="Picture 21" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-21.png" alt="Picture 21" width="100" height="60" /></a>The challenge: Bring a new herb into your life — one you haven’t enjoyed in the past three months at least. And let us know how it goes! What did you choose and why? How did you use it? What did you think? <span style="color: #003366;">[as taken from OTBC]</span></em></span></p><p><span style="color: #003366;"><span style="color: #003366;"><span style="color: #000000;">Oh, and there are prizes to be won. Everyone likes a little extra incentive, right? This week there is the book <em>The New Healing Herbs</em> and an amazing prize pack from Amazing Grass! AND, if you have been participating since week 1 you are still in the running for the grand prize. I am sure this will be something phenomenally awesome!</span></span></span></p><p><strong><span style="color: #003366;">Update [4/18]</span></strong> This was took a bit of time to find. I have been wanting to <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/531258363/its-called-savory-for-good-reason" target="_blank">try a little savory</a> for awhile now. I made a nice little pork roast with a lovely little savory rub. Mmm</p><h2><span style="color: #008080;">[4/19]     <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/533179723/week-8-the-dont-pour-some-sugar-on-me-test" name="Week 8">Week 8</a> &#8211; <a target="_blank">The Don&#8217;t Pour Some Sugar on Me Test</a></span></h2><p><em><span style="color: #003366;"><a href="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-2.png" ><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5795" title="Picture 2" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Picture-2.png" alt="Picture 2" width="83" height="100" /></a>The challenge: to go without added sweetener for a whole day. We’re defining added sweetener as any form of concentrated sweetener, natural or not (this means maple syrup, agave, and honey are all no-nos!). This also includes artificial sweetener. NOTE: this includes added sugar in those processed foods we love so much. [as taken from OTBC]</span></em></p><p>Now, to go play a little Def Leppard and rock out with my bad self! Oh, 1987, how I miss you and your hair bands. When girls were girls and you had to do a double take with the guys. <img src='http://anneonlife.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p><p><strong><span style="color: #003366;">Update [4/23]</span></strong> Do you have any idea how much sugar, sweetener, <em>high fructose corn syrup</em> is in the foods we eat? I have come to realize that most of what I eat must just be crap. According to those who have already completed this challenge it was easy. Easy? I found it damn near impossible to find <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/543551497/sugar-no-thanks" target="_blank">no sugar, sweetener, whatnot in my regular foods</a>, that is, unless I just ate all natural stuff. Not a bad change, I know. I sort of completed this challenge on Tuesday, but I really wanted to partake of the stuffed shells I made, so sugar was consumed. I managed to complete this challenge with little issue on Thursday. Guess it&#8217;s time to re-evaluate the foods in my home. How about you?</p><h2><span style="color: #008080;">[4/26]      <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/550607674/week-9-challenge-the-reflections-test" name="Week 9">Week 9</a> &#8211; <a target="_blank">The Reflections Test</a></span></h2><p><em><span style="color: #003366;">The challenge: Which challenge was the hardest, which one was the easiest, and why. [as taken from OTBC]</span></em></p><p>What a nice way to end a 9 week challenge to your routine. It&#8217;s always good to look back on things, assess, and reflect on its impact on you. I&#8217;m going to think on this a bit, although I do know which was the hardest test. The easiest test will take a little more time to decide. Patience is a virtue. <img src='http://anneonlife.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p><h1><span style="color: #003366;">Break up with your routine</span></h1><p>I&#8217;m going to keep a link to this post in my sidebar and update as each weekly challenge is posted then share a link to how I completed each week&#8217;s challenge.</p><p>Want to join in? Just <a href="http://outsidetheboxchallenge.tumblr.com/post/434809940/otb-photo-ops" title="Post explains how to submit to the OTBchallenge" target="_blank">submit</a> your photo, video, or post about how you completed each week&#8217;s challenge. And be sure to check out what everyone else is doing and get inspired!</p><p>Oh, and <span style="color: #ff0000;">I ♥ comments</span>! Why not leave me one below and tell me what you&#8217;re doing to break up [with] your routine. And let me just say THANK YOU in advance. <img src='http://anneonlife.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p><h5>Disclaimer: I am a participant in the OTB Challenge only. No compensation was received for writing this post. All opinions are 100% my own. Amazon product links within this post. Please see my <a href="http://anneonlife.com/terms-of-service/" target="_blank">disclosure policy</a> for more information.</h5><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/03/08/break-up-your-routine-otbchallenge/">Break Up Your Routine #OTBchallenge</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></content:encoded>
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																																													<title>$20 Rebate with Gym Membership &#8211; Indiana &amp; Kentucky Residents Only</title>
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																																													<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
																																													<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																																													<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Jamie for alerting me to this on Twitter after my mentioning I joined a gym. Of course I had to find out if there was any information online and quickly set out to find what I could. Unfortunately for me, I am not eligible since I live in Virginia. But, far be it...<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/01/13/20-rebate-with-gym-membership-indiana-kentucky-residents-only/">$20 Rebate with Gym Membership &#8211; Indiana &amp; Kentucky Residents Only</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																																																<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to <a href="http://www.iamamoneymagnet.com" title="Recommended reading if you want to save money, find fun new recipes, learn accountability, and enter to win great prizes." target="_blank">Jamie</a> for alerting me to this on Twitter after my mentioning I joined a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/FitStudio365?ref=ts" title="January special [first 100 people] pay for 3 months, go 12 days each month for minimum 25 minutes per day, get membership fees refunded. Sweet!" target="_blank">gym</a>. Of course I had to find out if there was any information online and quickly set out to find what I could. Unfortunately for me, I am not eligible since I live in Virginia. But, far be it for me to not spread the word for those who <em>are</em> eligible.</p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Picture-3.png" ><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4456" title="Gym Rebate" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Picture-3.png" alt="Gym Rebate" width="450" height="173" /></a></p><h2><span style="color: #000080;">The Details</span></h2><ul><li>You need to submit a signed contract for a new gym membership dated between 1/1/10 and 2/28/10 [gym name must be clearly identified on form]</li><li>An original completed rebate form [no photocopies accepted] here is what the <a href="http://www.monarch-beverage.com/files/Retailers/Resources/MGD.pdf" title="Look for this form to submit for rebate." target="_blank">form</a> looks like courtesy of <a href="http://www.monarch-beverage.com/pages/Retailers/RetailersGeneral.aspx?PageId=37" title="Monarch Beverage Company ~ Since 1947" target="_blank">Monarch Beverage</a>.</li><li>You must be at least 21 years old</li><li>No beer purchase is necessary</li></ul><h2><span style="color: #000080;">Oh, and don&#8217;t just join </span></h2><p>Go!</p><p>Workout!</p><p>Don&#8217;t worry what anyone else thinks!</p><p>It takes time.</p><p>It is rewarding.</p><p>It is worth it!</p><p>Grrr! <img src='http://anneonlife.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2010/01/13/20-rebate-with-gym-membership-indiana-kentucky-residents-only/">$20 Rebate with Gym Membership &#8211; Indiana &amp; Kentucky Residents Only</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></content:encoded>
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																																																			<title>P90X Week 3, Er, Week 2 Still</title>
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																																																			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
																																																			<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																																																			<description><![CDATA[So, with DH off last Friday our workout was never rescheduled.  This coupled with the missed Yoga on Thursday, and no workout Saturday or Sunday or Monday!  Amanda and I resumed where we left off (sort of) on Tuesday.  We did not do Yoga. Saturday &#8211; no workout Sunday &#8211; no workout Monday &#8211; no...<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/07/10/p90x-week-3-er-week-2-still/">P90X Week 3, Er, Week 2 Still</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																																																						<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do?code=GOOGLE_SEMB_P90X&amp;gclid=CI2e4-mdypsCFR9N5Qod5nfdLg&amp;ef_id=1908:3:s_32545c9892e22acb52743badcf473685_3013518793:Sla6XkNIYWYAADh7IzYAAAEA:20090710034950" ><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1688" title="p90x" src="http://anneonlife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-12-300x131.png" alt="p90x" width="300" height="131" /></a></p><p>So, with DH off last Friday our workout was never rescheduled.  This coupled with the missed Yoga on Thursday, and no workout Saturday or Sunday or Monday!  Amanda and I resumed where we left off (sort of) on Tuesday.  We did not do Yoga.</p><p>Saturday &#8211; no workout</p><p>Sunday &#8211; no workout</p><p>Monday &#8211; no workout</p><p>Tuesday &#8211; Legs &amp; Back, Ab Ripper X</p><p>Wednesday &#8211; Kenpo X</p><p>Thursday &#8211; Chest &amp; Back, Ab Ripper X</p><p>Friday &#8211; Plyometrics</p><p>I feel it all over this week.  We were working our legs and abs and I said to Amanda I really need to work on my butt!  Apparently P90X heard me.  There is not a part of me that is not sore.  Oh, but it is a good sore.  I am really hoping to get back into all of those great clothes I bought last year [when I still had a job] and get more use out of them.</p><p>We decided it did not matter if we missed a few days.  We just pick up where we left off and continue towards our goal &#8211; to finish the program and get in shape!  Grrr!</p><h5>Image courtesy of <a href="http://www.beachbody.com/jump.do?itemType=HOME_PAGE" target="_blank">Beachbody Fitness</a>.</h5><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/07/10/p90x-week-3-er-week-2-still/">P90X Week 3, Er, Week 2 Still</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></content:encoded>
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																																																									<title>P90X Week Two</title>
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																																																									<dc:creator>Anne Bender</dc:creator>
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																																																									<description><![CDATA[Amanda and I made it through our second week of P90X, almost.  DH is off today, so we postponed Legs &#38; Back and Ab Ripper X until tonight.  This morning we mowed the lawn, weeded the garden, raked the grass (tractor was out of commission for 2 weeks!), and added some of that grass to...<p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/07/03/p90x-week-two/">P90X Week Two</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></description>
																																																												<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amanda and I made it through our second week of P90X, almost.  DH is off today, so we postponed Legs &amp; Back and Ab Ripper X until tonight.  This morning we mowed the lawn, weeded the garden, raked the grass (tractor was out of commission for 2 weeks!), and added some of that grass to the chicken coop instead of buying straw.  Still a decent bit of work and more arm work!  Woo Hoo!  Since I had an early morning dental appointment and errands yesterday we will be skipping Stretch X on Sunday and working on Yoga X instead.</p><p>Saturday &#8211; Kenpo X, I did this alone as Amanda and Stephen went to help DH with some side work last Saturday.</p><p>Sunday &#8211; Stretch X</p><p>Monday &#8211; Chest &amp; Back, Ab Ripper X</p><p>Tuesday &#8211; Plyometrics, we lasted 30 minutes</p><p>Wednesday &#8211; Shoulders &amp; Arms, Ab Ripper X</p><p>Thursday &#8211; postponed Yoga X, will do Sunday</p><p>Friday &#8211; Legs &amp; Back, Ab Ripper X, scheduled for tonight</p><p>I am so excited about getting back into a workout routine.  I feel more fit already and can do almost every exercise in the Ab Ripper X routine.  The first day I could do about half the routine.  I even did the bonus round for Shoulders &amp; Arms on Wednesday.  Grrr!</p><p><a href="http://anneonlife.com/2009/07/03/p90x-week-two/">P90X Week Two</a> is a post from: <a href="http://anneonlife.com">AnneOnLife</a> where <i>life happens</i> quite regularly. If you liked that, you'll love me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anneonlife" title="facebook" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/facebook.png" border="0" alt="friend me on facebook"></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/anneonline" title="twitter" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh28/asbender20/anneonlife/twitter.png" border="0" alt="follow me on twitter"></a>.<br>© AnneOnLife 2008-2010</p>]]></content:encoded>
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