Mind Over Matter

I read this in Oxygen Mag, I really like this publiction ( I don't like alot of women fitness or health mags because most of the time it is watered down and the only objective is weight loss, but oxygen is a peg or two above the rest, even though its focus is on fitness competion).

“If I want change, I need a challenge.” –Trainer Jonathan Ross, who explains that your body will only respond to a stimulus that is more difficult than what it’s used to.
“I am the architect of my life.” –Health and fitness expert Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, Ph.D., who says that getting in optimum shape will help not only your body, but also your happiness and that of your family.

“Calm and focused.” (Or “peaceful” or “powerful” or “vital.”) –Trainer Gregory Florez, who explains that calming words will help with stretching while powerful words will help with high-energy activities like strength training and aerobic exercise.

“Just one more.” –Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes, who ran 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days and wrote 50/50 (Wellness Central, 2008). After his last marathon, in New York City, he turned around and ran 1300 miles back to St. Louis, Missouri, where he had run his first event, the Lewis & Clark Marathon.

“Posture.” –Helen Foster, author of Cellulite Solutions (Hamlyn, 2007), who reminds readers that poor posture can reduce lymph flow and contribute to cellulite. Focus on lengthening your torso by standing tall and tightening your abdominal muscles.

What do you do to boost your motivation?

Good Question, "I am putting it out there".

Resolutions

Well Fall is here again, this year has flown by super fast! I love fall, and the season change but I dread the decline in good diet and exercise that seems to follow, So this year I have decided to not put off my New Year Resolution. I am going to start a Fall Resolution! Hopefully with new set goals, and a fresh out look, I can avoid holiday diet suicide. So anyone that would like to join me in my protest of gaining the Fall to Christmas 10lbs, and start their own Fall Resolution, I would love to hear about it (you know strength in numbers and all that Jazz). I would also like any tips, recipes (healthy low fat, yet to fit the season recipes)or anything that might be motivating. I am super excited to start, I love healthy eating, fall is the best time to avoid sugars, preservatives etc, because those are the things that tear down your immune system, with colds and influenza on the rise it's nice to know your body will be up for the fight. love ya all Jess

Biking Adventures

I have had a blast this year on the bike! I was able to fit a few centuries in and a ton of climbs, what more could a girl ask for? This last weekend Jay and I went to oruray Colorado, on the way we stopped in Moab ( I love Moab) we decided to ride through arches and their about, the red rock was breath taking! Then we drove to colorado and rode the million dollar highway, 12,000 feet of climbing ( I was loving it) Jay told me the the altidude was so high it was like riding your bike to the summit of timp, the veiws were just amazing, the closest thing we have to compare it to in Utah is snowbird, but on steriods. I didn't notice the thin air until after my ride, then my body freaked and I had a cough for about an hour after. We went into Silverton and clicked our way around town I love showing off my spandex!(not). The little town of sliverton was so cool, and the people were sooo friendly. I recomend a bike vaction there, it was a great time.

Savannah's First Race!

Savannah did great! She did crash, but she got right back up and finished. Savannah did great the rest of the night no crashes. She woke up this morning though with a black eye ( I think she's proud of it though). Shiloh raced with the littler kids and got her 1st trophy! We had a blast, Jays already talking olympic's, I geuss old habit's die hard!

Hotter than Hades!

Last week Jay and I took the girls to St.George, we went there with warm weather in mind, and lots of swimming , and that's what we got 108 degrees to be precise. We had to hit the new In and Out burger (all of the four days we were there, Jays request). Then we went to Sand Hollow, that was a blast, Jason had the girls barry him in the sand (he is such a good dad, that sand was so hot). Then we went to Toucan to see the Sound Of Music, it was very good.

Elvis is still alive!

I saw him with my own eyes at lagoon! I think I saw him working at a few city fairs too as a carnie. It was amazing it took all I had not to keep myself from screaming in hysteria at the shear animal attraction I was feeling for the king.

RAD!

RAD! Savannah has begun her own obsession with bike's (I thought it was bad enough with Jay and I totally consumed by the sport). She just started her adventures in BMX racing, and she is hooked! It was alot of fun buying her all the gear, she such a tough girl. I worry though at age eight, if she is catching air and summiting mountains, what is she going to do when she's eighteen "base jumping"? I included some pics one is after a bad crash it shook her up pretty good. But she keeps wanting to go to Rad canyon to practice, and race.