Sweaty Saturday

Welcome to Sweaty Saturday!

People often talk about the advantages of training/exercising, which is fabulous because we should all be shifting our bodies regularly. However, I do not often come across disadvantages/things to make sure you do.

So here are my pointers based on my experience.

1. It is always best to keep your toe nails trimmed and soft. I have been using my normal trainers this week instead of Vibrams, so my toes were touching each other for a change. My toe nails were a little sharper than normal...

Gross I know

2. Cardio exercise, like running or cycling, I find is best to complete first thing in the morning as soon as you've woken up. Especially for those with 9-5's or equivalent. Get out of bed and put your workout gear on straight away!

3. Whatever you do, do not do cardio on a full stomach! You may vomit or need to poop (especially on a high raw diet).

4. Do not listen to music whilst running/cycling. Listen to nature...or that car you did not see in your blind spot.

5. Always carry tissue with you...because if you ignore point 3 you'll be finding a bush to shit behind! (I have stories)

So, remember these 5 pointers next time you do some cardio. 

Much love

Jennifer x

Wishful Wednesday

Today is Wishful Wednesday!

I hope you have all had a fantastic week and are doing things you enjoy every day. Tonight I am starting an acting course. I used to be such a shy child and I remember I used to cry if I didn't feel comfortable so as an adult I am doing things that I always dreamed of having the confidence to do when I was younger.

So I feel good that I am fulfilling my childhood wishes, which means that what I wish for now will come true in a few years if not sooner (obviously my choices decide this)!

Today I am wishing for ultimate cardiovascular fitness.

Running in my vibrams!

Climbed in the park

I remember in primary school I wanted to join the cross country team, so I went out with them to try it. This was the worst experience I had had exercising because I couldn't keep up as I struggled to breathe. As a 9/10 year old I never thought there was anything wrong with me, I just thought I was pathetic so I stopped pursuing the dream of joining the team and that was the end of running for me.

Go forward 6-7 years and I'm being diagnosed with exercise induced asthma. Explains my inability to breathe when I run! I used an inhaler from then on whenever I exercised. It helped me build up my ability to run when I was 22 and I was doing 5-7km runs a couple of times a week.

Now jump ahead another 5 years and here I am, 27 years old. I do not use an inhaler anymore and I am gradually building up my strength and ability to run again.

With regular training and a clean diet, I wish to get back to doing 5-7km runs and I wish that I can do it with great ease. This wish is going to come true but I will need patience.

What are you wishing for today? 

Much love

Jennifer x