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CHANGE.

2008-10-24T11:08:00.000-07:00

Change is what I look forward to always...the change in my training, my learning, my goals, my son, my love, the seasons, my family and friends, my attitude and GROWTH as a human, as a friend, mother, daughter, teacher, student, lover... as a spirit!

Though at times, change can be difficult, it is necessary and I try to welcome change with an open mind and heart...

Maybe its the autumn season...maybe the thought of wanting to live more meaningful...I am really excited about the changes in my life!

My workouts- Been 'working in' more, doing more meditation, yoga and EFT. The actual workouts though are INTENSE...heavy loads and full focus no BS.

My diet- Back to the basics, metabolic profiled as a Protein type so lots of it and really clean organic greens, healthy fats and even working my way off the COFFEE!

My study-Almost finished w second Yoga teacher training, getting geared up for metabolic typing certification and looking into EFT certification and finally Paul Check HLC Level 2! Love the material I am exploring and plan to invest some more time into teaching how to Eat, Move and BE healthy!

My Body- I love it! It never fails me! Working on decreasing the stress hormones to create an everlasting change! I am STRONGER than ever and can finally get into the yoga poses I have been admiring for so long!

My Mind- again...I love it! It just keeps growing, expanding and opening. I have been using meditation, EFT and study from the American Monk lectures to CHANGE my MIND!

My LIFE- is great! Not Perfect but GREAT!

With CHANGE comes possibility and GROWTH...if you want to change your life just change your ATTITUDE!

Change Poem
Poems on change by Sri Chinmoy
Change! Change! If not, you will suffer. Change! Change! You will prosper. Brave, brave the old! If not, you will die. Brave, brave the new! You will fly.
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WELCOME CHANGE
Don't resist; Be flexible. Don't be rigid; Be supple. Welcome change! Each change Is an illumining opportunity To knock at the door Of fulfilling progress sweet.
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Change yourself slowly And cheerfully. Conditions will change immediately And unimaginably.
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The mind thinks That any change Is painful. The heart feels That any change Is powerful.
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Change your attitude! Lo, look what stands before you: Plenitude!
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Change your mind If you do not want anybody To bind your life.
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Not because you are clothed In a frail body, But because of your obdurate Unwillingness to change, Your life is a misery-haunted house.

The entire world may not change. The entire world cannot change. The entire world even will not change. But your tiny world you can and will change forever at this very moment with the help of your confidence-heart. Yours will be the unparalleled victory.
Poems on Change by: Sri Chinmoy

Peace and light,

Oct Newsletter

2008-10-16T14:45:00.000-07:00

Healthy Choices, Healthy Changes
Raw Nutrition
Quick Recipe
Overtraining
Elevate Film Festival
Raw Food
One of Your Keys to Outstanding Health
By Wes Petereson

A kitchen is nothing else than a chemical laboratory producing millions of completely new chemical substances that basically never existed in the wild and if, then very occasionally by accident. Cooking will randomly produce millions of different sugar and protein combinations commonly called Maillard molecules. Throughout the biggest part of our evolutionary history, the one before processing, human beings have never ingested the amount of Maillard molecules we ingest today. The recent introduction of dairy products and grains has equally brought new chemical substances such as new proteins into the dietary spectrum of humans within a very short period of time.

read more...

RAW POWER
Recipe: Berry Green

A chlorophyll molecule (the green in leaves) differs from a human blood molecule by only one atom.

Green Smoothies are simple:

Take any fresh organic leafy greens you like
Blend them with organic fruit
Begin with 60% fruit and 40% greens then gradually work your way to 60% greens and 40% fruit
Get CREATIVE... blending different vegetables and fruits each day
Drink to your health!

WORK HARD, REST HARD
Avoid Overtraining.

Overtraining occurs when the volume and intensity of an individual's exercise exceeds their recovery capacity. They cease making progress, and can even begin to lose strength and fitness. Overtraining is a common problem in weight training, but it can also be experienced by runners and other athletes..
Improvements in strength and fitness occur only during the rest period following hard training. This process takes at least 12-24 hours to complete. If sufficient rest is not available then complete regeneration cannot occur. If this imbalance between excess training and inadequate rest persists then the individual's performance will eventually plateau and decline. Mild overtraining may require several days of rest or reduced activity to fully restore an athlete's fitness. If prompt attention is not given to the developing state, and an athlete continues to train and accumulate fatigue, the condition may come to persist for many weeks or even months.

read more...

Get ELEVATEd ...
Time to Unite

Have you heard? Elevate is revolutionizing the experience of cinema...by merging cutting edge science and technology with movies, music and new media.

Emerging and professional film makers from around the world were given assignments to be completed within 7 days. The films covered bold and timely subjects, impacting the major forms of media: commercials, music, videos, documentaries, scripted dramas and comedies. All were joined live in LA this past weekend for the world premier of their works. Become part of the movement, open your heart and live in TRUTH...

Check it out here...

THERE IS NO TIME LIKE NOW...
Live in Truth, Live in Peace.
Jen Peters
Shakti Fitness

76 Ways Sugar Can Ruin Your Health

2008-08-18T13:39:00.000-07:00

Getting into great shape doesn't mean just bustin' butt in your workouts! Maintaining a healthy and nourishing diet is the bulk of the equation. Here is one way to increase your overall health and lose that weight...CUT THE SUGAR OUT!
I know, I know its HARD and the more you look for it in what you consume the more you find! It's EVERYWHERE! But you have the power to cut out as much as you would like...JUST DO IT! Take the challenge, do it for 30 days. If you don't see and FEEL a huge difference you can always find some more!

The following information is taken from the website mercola.com
For more information and references please follow the link above.
Contributed by Nancy Appleton, Ph.DAuthor of the book Lick The Sugar Habit

In addition to throwing off the body's homeostasis, excess sugar may result in a number of other significant consequences. The following is a listing of some of sugar's metabolic consequences from a variety of medical journals and other scientific publications.

Sugar can suppress your immune system and impair your defenses against infectious disease.1,2
Sugar upsets the mineral relationships in your body: causes chromium and copper deficiencies and interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium. 3,4,5,6
Sugar can cause can cause a rapid rise of adrenaline, hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.7,8
Sugar can produce a significant rise in total cholesterol, triglycerides and bad cholesterol and a decrease in good cholesterol.9,10,11,12
Sugar causes a loss of tissue elasticity and function.13
Sugar feeds cancer cells and has been connected with the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, biliary tract, lung, gallbladder and stomach.14,15,16,17,18,19,20
Sugar can increase fasting levels of glucose and can cause reactive hypoglycemia.21,22
Sugar can weaken eyesight.23
Sugar can cause many problems with the gastrointestinal tract including: an acidic digestive tract, indigestion, malabsorption in patients with functional bowel disease, increased risk of Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.24,25,26,27,28
Sugar can cause premature aging.29
Sugar can lead to alcoholism.30
Sugar can cause your saliva to become acidic, tooth decay, and periodontal disease.31,32,33
Sugar contributes to obesity.34
Sugar can cause autoimmune diseases such as: arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis.35,36,37
Sugar greatly assists the uncontrolled growth of Candida Albicans (yeast infections)38
Sugar can cause gallstones.39
Sugar can cause appendicitis.40
Sugar can cause hemorrhoids.41
Sugar can cause varicose veins.42
Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraceptive users.43
Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.44
Sugar can cause a decrease in your insulin sensitivity thereby causing an abnormally high insulin levels and eventually diabetes.45,46,47
Sugar can lower your Vitamin E levels.48
Sugar can increase your systolic blood pressure.49
Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.50
High sugar intake increases advanced glycation end products (AGEs)(Sugar molecules attaching to and thereby damaging proteins in the body).51
Sugar can interfere with your absorption of protein.52
Sugar causes food allergies.53
Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.54
Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.55
Sugar can cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.56,57
Sugar can impair the structure of your DNA.58
Sugar can change the structure of protein and cause a permanent alteration of the way the proteins act in your body.59,60
Sugar can make your skin age by changing the structure of collagen.61
Sugar can cause cataracts and nearsightedness.62,63
Sugar can cause emphysema.64
High sugar intake can impair the physiological homeostasis of many systems in your body.65
Sugar lowers the ability of enzymes to function.66
Sugar intake is higher in people with Parkinson's disease.67
Sugar can increase the size of your liver by making your liver cells divide and it can increase the amount of liver fat.68,69
Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney such as the formation of kidney stones.70,71
Sugar can damage your pancreas.72
Sugar can increase your body's fluid retention.73
Sugar is enemy #1 of your bowel movement.74
Sugar can compromise the lining of your capillaries.75
Sugar can make your tendons more brittle.76
Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.77
Sugar can reduce the learning capacity, adversely affect school children's grades and cause learning disorders.78,79
Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha, and theta brain waves which can alter your mind's ability to think clearly.80
Sugar can cause depression.81
Sugar can increase your risk of gout.82
Sugar can increase your risk of Alzheimer's disease.83
Sugar can cause hormonal imbalances such as: increasing estrogen in men, exacerbating PMS, and decreasing growth hormone.84,85,86,87
Sugar can lead to dizziness.88
Diets high in sugar will increase free radicals and oxidative stress.89
High sucrose diets of subjects with peripheral vascular disease significantly increases platelet adhesion.90
High sugar consumption of pregnant adolescents can lead to substantial decrease in gestation duration and is associated with a twofold increased risk for delivering a small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infant.91,92
Sugar is an addictive substance.93
Sugar can be intoxicating, similar to alcohol.94
Sugar given to premature babies can affect the amount of carbon dioxide they produce.95
Decrease in sugar intake can increase emotional stability.96
Your body changes sugar into 2 to 5 times more fat in the bloodstream than it does starch.97
The rapid absorption of sugar promotes excessive food intake in obese subjects.98
Sugar can worsen the symptoms of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).99
Sugar adversely affects urinary electrolyte composition.100
Sugar can slow down the ability of your adrenal glands to function.101
Sugar has the potential of inducing abnormal metabolic processes in a normal healthy individual and to promote chronic degenerative diseases.102
I.V.s (intravenous feedings) of sugar water can cut off oxygen to your brain.103
Sugar increases your risk of polio.104
High sugar intake can cause epileptic seizures.105
Sugar causes high blood pressure in obese people.106
In intensive care units: Limiting sugar saves lives.107
Sugar may induce cell death.108
In juvenile rehabilitation camps, when children were put on a low sugar diet, there was a 44 percent drop in antisocial behavior.109
Sugar dehydrates newborns.110
Sugar can cause gum disease.111

The 7 CHAKRAS

2008-08-14T20:51:00.000-07:00

Chakra Seven: Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge

This is the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss.

Chakra Six: Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection

This chakra is known as the brow chakra or third eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big picture."

Chakra Five: Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression

This is the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language.

Chakra Four: Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance

This chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness

Chakra Three: Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition

This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.

Chakra Two: Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification

The second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change.

Chakra One:Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation

Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.

CROSSFIT AGAIN!

2008-08-13T16:10:00.000-07:00

Had a great KB session yesterday...

After teaching this morning I biked over to Crossfit again for the noon class.

Seems like lately everytime I show up the workout includes running and PULLUPS!

WOD
"Nicole"
As many rounds in 20 minutes of:

400m run

Max rep Pull-Ups

My stats:

6 rounds complete plus the 7th round of the run...ending w/ 118 pullups

Could I have done more? ABSOLUTELY! so why didnt I?

Well, I need to push myself more...thats it, I just need to push myself and not stop short.

Great inspiration of the day...

OVERCOMMING FEAR...

I was afraid to jump onto the 33inch plyo box, I kept thinking I was going to eat sh*t. BUT I was so damn determined to figure out how to overcome my FEAR. So, I got a 45lb plate and stood on it and UP! jumped onto the stupid box, then down to a thinner plate and again UP onto the box and then an even thinner plate...finally it was seeming more of a mental block I could dismiss...and so, finally I just went for it...stood in front of the box and up and away...UP...BAM! DID IT! pheeew...one more FEAR GONE!

CHEERS!

WOD...crossfit's HELEN!

2008-08-06T08:50:00.000-07:00

Took a bike trip to visit my friends at the Crossfit San Diego downtown today for another great experience:

WOD
"HELEN"
3 Rounds for time of:

400m Run

21 Kettlebell Swings (1.5 Pood)

12 Pull-Ups

and heres how it actually went ...

42oish meter run

21 kb high swings (20kg)

25 pull ups

My time:11:51
thEn...

16 rounds...Tabata rounds... 20 secs L sit and Knees to elbows on pullup bar
CHEERS!

pistols again!

2008-08-05T13:11:00.000-07:00

TODAYS WORKOUT:

Pistols w/ 12kg x5/ea (getting back into em...next time 16kg!)

Dead Hang Pullups x5 (again, getting back into it...)

5 SETS TOTAL

then...

Back Lunge/Press w 12kg x8/ea

Woodchop w 12 kg x12/ea

Swiss Ball roll outs x10

4 point tummy vac (chek) x10 (I LOVE THESE!!! they work wonders and I feel very 'connected' after)

3 SETS TOTAL

then..

5 mins continuous snatches!

then...

LUNCH!...-turkey and spinach salad w avocado, green and red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and homemade mustard and olive oil dressing...yum yum...big spoon full of blueberries...double yum yum...

TODAYS INSPIRATION...

BE IN THE MOMENT....

BACK ON THE BLOCK...

2008-06-10T10:01:00.000-07:00

Its so easy to find an excuse to stop blogging...well, for me it WAS! But I'm back again...here to share my new journey.
Today I decided to give the Kaufman Diet ( anti-fungal diet) another go round. Here is the process...

FUNGUS: A simple plant that lacks chlorophyl. Fungi include yeasts, rust, molds, and mushrooms. They live as either saprophytes or parasites of plants and animals (man). Some species infect and cause disease in man. - The Bantam Medical Dictionary.

#1 Starve The Fungi
#2 Move Your Bowels
#3 Repair the Damage
#4 Kill the Fungus
#5 Replace the Good Bacteria
Exercise!
Herxheimer Reaction

#1 Starve The Fungi
Starve the fungi with Doug Kaufmann's Phase One Diet (Initial Phase).
Sugar fuels the growth pattern for fungi. The Phase One diet is a low carbohydrate diet that dramatically cuts back on sugar that feeds fungi. Although carbohydrates are known to be fuel for the body, this is true only in a non-toxic individual. In a fungally-toxic individual it actually supresses energy.
The Phase One diet is also very low in mold/fungi infected foods and high in foods, such as vegetables which are known to carry out mycotoxins and inhibit their toxicity.
The Phase One diet is found in its entirety in any of Doug Kaufmann's books.

#2 Move Your Bowels
As fungi is killed inside your body, it is imperative that you move it out, and quickly. Doug Kaufmann recommends psyllium hulls or slippery elm as a good source of fiber to carry out colon waste. Both are excellent choices. I recommend the same, or, a new oxygen colon cleanser called Oxy-Powder. Oxy-Powder has been shown to kill fungus in the colon.
Whichever method you choose, it is imperative that you replace the healthy bacteria found in the colon that is lost through the process of cleansing the colon. I recommend taking one of the following two probiotics: Dr. Ohirra's Essential Formulas or Natren's Healthy Trinity or Trenev Trio. Remember not to take Healthy Trinity within two hours of taking psyillium, slippery elm, Oxy-Powder, antifungals, garlic, Vitamin C, and some drugs.
It is not recommended that you take cascara sagrada for the purpose of this antifungal program.
If constipation is a chronic problem for you, consider that a magnesium deficiency can be a cause of this.

#3 Repair the Damage
Repairing the oxidative damage is critical. Using a powerful free radical scavenger such as Pycnogenol, grape seed extract (see Seagate for Grape Seed Extract), the whole grape extract (see North American Herb & Spice for Resvital), or Damage Control Master Formula (see Primal Nutrition), or a pure source Vitamin C (see North American Herb & Spice for Purely C) will assist in this repair process.

#4 Kill the Fungus
Fungi can be killed with pharmaceutical drugs or natural remedies. Both work very well. Drugs such as Nystatin, Lamisil, Nizoral, Diflucan, or Sporanax may work a little faster than natural choices, however, I recommend natural remedies. Your choice may depend on the severity of the fungal infection and whether or not your doctor will cooperate in prescribing one of these antifungals.
Natural Anti-Fungals:
Olive Leaf Extract (see Seagate for Olive Leaf Extract).
P-73 Oregano (see North American Herb & Spice for P-73 Oregano)
Capryillic Acid
Pau d'Arco
Apple Cider Vinegar (Malic Acid) (see BioActive Nutrients for Apple Cider Vinegar)
Garlic - neutralizes virus and bacteria. (BioActive Nutrients for Apple Cider Vinegar as it includes garlic)
Carrot juice - inhibits fungal proliferation (Fresh juicing is best, but for an alternative, see Seagate or Carrot powder)
Anti-Fungal Kits are also available - see BioActive Nutrients

#5 Replace the Good Bacteria
It is imperative to replace the good bacteria in your intestines and then stay away from those things that disrupt the balance, such as antibiotics and other immune suppressants. (Work with your doctor here, there are times where an antibiotic is the best choice but this is most likely a rare event. I am in no way indicating that one should never take an antibiotic or that this program is a substitute for necessary medical care).
Using a probitoic such as Dr. Ohirra's Essential Formulas or Natren's Healthy Trinity or Trenev Trio is very effective.

Exercise!
Exercise is critical in the prevention and treatment of chronic fungal disease. Exercise has an overwhelming positive impact on our health. Your commitment includes exercise. Choose an exercise appropriate for you.

Walking should not be underestimated as an appropriate exercise for anyone. It gets you moving and pumps the lymph system, and gets you breathing!
Herxheimer Reaction
As yeast and fungi, etc. are starved, you may experience what is known as “Herxheimer’s reaction”. It was Dr. Carl Herxheimer, a German dermatologist, who first described the body’s reaction to the massive killing of microorganisms. This massive killing results in a sudden load of toxins that is released into the blood stream. It is also known as “die-off”. The characteristics of this reaction can be flu-like such as aches, pains, nausea, headache, chills, a low grade fever, drop in blood pressure, hives or rash. One may even experience a temporary worsening of current symptoms when starting the Phase One diet. This is good news! It means you are on the right track. It is an indication that the Phase One diet is starving the fungi. Remember, our bodies want to be well and will do all it can to get well. Give it the right opportunity and you will see how magnificent your body is!
This healing crisis is a natural reaction and is very individualistic. It can be mild to severe. If it is overwhelming, consider adding some foods that are on the Phase Two diet for a meal or two, such as brown rice, or sweet potatoes, and of course making sure you have plenty of pure water.NOTE: The information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes only. It is not meant to either directly or indirectly give medical advice or prescribe treatment. Unless specifically referenced, the information has not been scientifically validated or approved by any government or regulatory agency. Please consult with your physician or other licensed health care professional for medical diagnosis and treatment.
References: The Fungus Link Vol 2, Doug Kaufmann, Mediatrition

TODAYS WORKOUT (adopted and modified from Revolution Fat Loss)

***all done w 12kg***

Renegade Row (R/L)
Dbl KB Front Squat...x5
Renegade Row (R/L)
Alt. KB Military Press...x5/ea
Renegade Row (R/L)
Dbl. KB Swings...x5
Renegade Row (R/L)
Dbl. KB Cleans...x5
Renegade Row (R/L)
Snatch...x10/ea

***Rest...1 min between sets***

TOTAL...5 SETS

shakti/shiva

2008-03-31T17:48:00.000-07:00

Only when Shiva is united with Shakti does he have the power to create - Saundaryalahari

Shakti

Shakti is the divine force manifesting to destroy demonic forces and restore balance. Every God in Hinduism has his Shakti and without that energy they have no power. Lakshmi is the energy of Vishnu. Parvati is the energy of Shiva. Shakti is also called Devi or mahadevi, assuming different roles as the Goddesses Sati, Parvati, Durga and Kali. So Shakti is the Mother Goddess, the source of all, the universal principle of energy, power and creativity.

The worship of Shakti as this energy is the main objective of Tantra Yoga. Shakti is inseparable from the one who beholds her, the Shakti-man, the masculine principle or Universal father. Shakti-man is called Brahman by the writers of the Upanishads. In the Tantric tradition he is called Shiva.

The play of female energy has no beginning and no end. Although it is restless, the energy moves through alternating periods of motion and rest, during which order is re-established.

Tantra believes that as long as the phenomenal world exists, it is the Universal mother who is the creator, preserver and destroyer. Thus Shakti should be worshipped as an aspect of the divine. The motivating force behind this eternal play that creates the illusionary world of phenomena is the power of desire. This desire is present in the one who is without attributes, the nameless and formless aspect of the divine.

--Excerpt from "Tools for Tantra."

New Year...New Goals

2008-01-05T20:52:00.000-08:00

As I enter the New Year I am very excited to experience the many changes comming my way! Fisrt off there is ThrowdownHope to soon add a kettlebell class or two or three or....

There has also been so much change with hmy Yoga classes at the studios...Ginseng is GROWING...more amazing students seeking more advanced and athletic style Vinyasa! Switched it up at Yoga One, Had to give up the Wed evening Level 2/3 so I could be home in the evening more with my son so I picked up the Mon. noon all levels...it is definetly a change of pace in class but I enjoy teaching ALL LEVELS very much, so much growth everyday!

Then there is the many fun filled days at the dog park with my new Italian Mastiff, Zeda. She is so grateful of her new home and we are so glad to have her as well. She is a happy bundle of energy and LOVE!

Still Rockin' the Kettlebells and staring to learn more on the rings through Crossfit! Life is GRRRRREAT!

Dec. Newsletter text...

2007-12-06T12:45:00.000-08:00

Shakti Fitness Newsletter DEC. 2007
"BE the CHANGE you wish to see in the World" -gandhi

In This Issue :
Celebrate the holidays without gaining a pant size, Heal yourself with EFT and keep on giving...
-The Gift of Giving
-Shakti Gift of Health
-Holiday Alcohol Intake

Featured Article:
EFT: Emotional FreedomTechnique
Alternative Healing that often works where nothing else will...

What is EFT?
EFT is based on a new discovery that has provided thousands with relief from pain, diseases and emotional issues. Simply stated, it is an emotional version of acupuncture except needles aren't necessary. Instead, you stimulate well established energy meridian points on your body by tapping on them with your fingertips. The process is easy to memorize and is portable so you can do it anywhere. It launches off the EFT Discovery Statement which says...
"The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system."
And because our physical pains and diseases are so obviously connected with our emotions the following statement has also proven to be true...
"Our unresolved negative emotions are major contributors to most physical pains and diseases."
This common sense approach draws its power from (1) time-honored Eastern discoveries that have been around for over 5,000 years and (2) Albert Einstein, who told us back in the 1920's that everything (including our bodies) is composed of energy. These ideas have been largely ignored by Western Healing Practices and that is why EFT often works where nothing else will. As you will clearly see, conventional healing methods have overlooked the obvious.
Find out what benefits await you... emofree.com

The Gift Of Giving
"Happiness comes from Giving not getting. If we try hard to bring happiness to others, we cannot stop it from comming to us also. To get joy, we must give it, and to keep joy we must scatter it." -JohnTempleton

This season give yourself or someone you love the gift of HEALTH.
Shakti Fitness offers Gift Cards for personal training, bootcamp classes, yoga and holistic nutrition & lifestyle counseling.
Jen Peters of Shakti Fitness is a certified Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, certified Yoga Alliance Instructor, Russian Kettlebell certified and has been training individuals and group for the past 5 years here in San Diego CA.
Jen not only has the knowledge and skills but she has the PASSION to help anyone see the possibilities and SUCCEED!
Contact Jen today for more details...jen@shaktifitness.com 619-252-2476
Tap into the POWER...

Wise Holiday Alcohol Intake...
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration.Heres a few ways to keep the Cheer from sabotaging your healthy weight and lifestyle!
First and foremost, alcohol is a poison and your body must fight to get it out of your system. It directly impairs liver function thus severely hampering your metabolism of fat. If fat loss is your main goal moderation is a key.
Think about how much you consume and the caloric value of each drink. Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. This is almost twice that of carbohydrates and protein and just under the 9 grams per calorie for fat. Here is an example: consuming 2-3 drinks a day can add up to over 400 calories extra each and every day. Multiply that by one week and you are over 2700 calories extra. That is over a half a pound.
Consuming alcohol again stops all fat burning, adds extra calories, increases estrogen level (stubborn fat), increases appetite and makes you more easily persuaded to eat that entire desert plate.
There are some simple guidelines you can follow that will not only help you stay on the fat burning path, but will encourage better overall health.
Drinking red wine is much better for you then drinking beer.
Try to stay away from extra sweet drinks with added sugars. This will keep your blood sugar from a massive spike while having a drink. Have you ever wondered why are these drinks are so popular?Follow the European model; eat some fat or protein with your drink. The more food you have in your belly the slower the absorption. It also aids in insulin regulation. Avoid high carbohydrates snack with alcohol. It carries many metabolic problems like insulin elevation and high fat levels in your blood stream.
According to nutrition writer Ori Hofmelker below is a list of good to bad:
1. Red wine - Best
2. White wine
3. Champagne
4. Vodka
5. Gin
6. Rum
7. Whiskey
8. Cognac
9. Sweet wines
10. Sweet mixed drinks
11. Liqueurs
12. BEER! Worst!

Wishing you and your loved ones the Happiest and Healthiest of Holidays!

Namaste,
Shakti Fitness

shaktifitness.com

My Mastiff Girl!

2007-11-30T20:57:00.000-08:00

I am rescuing a dog in need of a home, she is 1 yr old and already has 2 babies they are SUPER cute, she wasnt supposed to have any babies so early on, since she did her owner couldn't keep her and her litter, so I am taking her in...in 3 weeks! I AM SO EXCITED! I have wanted a dog for so long and she is perfect.

She is a Mastiff, I dont have a pic of her so I pulled one that looks like her online...

THROWDOWN!

2007-11-30T10:38:00.000-08:00

Life just keeps getting better...

Yesterday I was officially offered a position with the NEW Throwdown Elite training Center!

MORE Muay Thai, Boxing, Yoga for fighters, Spinning, Kettlbells...MORE AMAZING LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES TO COME....

WOD

Ashtanga Yoga Practice at home/ Meditation

Training at Unleashed Fitness Center

2007-11-29T12:28:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I started to teach in a gym again! I said for aloooong time I didn't want to do it but it seems right at this time so here I am.
Tues...Taught Vinyasa Yoga
Wed...Took part in Muay Thai( man has it been a loooong time!)
Today...Taught KB class and Yoga
The members are responding very well to my presence and my teaching! This is going to be GREAT! I LOVE THE HARD CORE FIGHT GYMS!

WOD (all with 16kg)

Dbl Clean/ Squat/ Press (X5, Rest=1 min, Repeat 5 SETS TOTAL)

Snatch (10 R/ 10L, Rest 30 secs, Repeat 10 SETS TOTAL)

Demo Swings, TGUs, Fisted Tricep Pushups for class

Yoga 30 mins

The rest of the day??? SHOPPING, hang out with my son and teach YOGA!

I LOVE MY LIFE!

Another pic fromm the RKC October! LOVE this excercise, talk about CORE strength!

Cant keep up...

2007-11-27T10:59:00.001-08:00

Man, how do people find the time to keep up with this blogging??? I will try to post at least every two days!

This weeks workout so far...
Mon:
#1

Single Leg DL w/ 24kg X5 ea
Pull Ups X3
Bottoms up Clean and Press w/12 kg X5 ea

Repeat for total 4 sets

1 Min Swings w/ 24kg (1 min rest between) x4 sets

Heavy bag work (all kicks and punch combos ) (2 mins on 1 min rest) X5 Sets
Jump Rope (1 min on 1 min rest) X4 sets

Stretch!!!

Tuesday:

light yoga ( just touched up full back tattoo so can't do too much for a few days) Looking for airline tickets to visit in Colorado for the holidays, BBQ w my son's school today, training clients, teaching yoga and ENJOYING THE PERFECT WEATHER TODAY!!!

Smooth week!

2007-11-15T21:05:00.000-08:00

So many new changes...enhances in my life!
this past weekend I finally made it to the HLC (Holistic Lifestyle Coach) Course through the Chek Institute. I had been wanting to go for a while now, It was AMAZING, of course I met some GREAT people and Dr. Oliver was just perfect!

*This weeks training:
Monday
1 min Swings (16kg)
1 min TGU (12kg)
X4 SETS
10 alt. swings/10 alt.snatch
X100 TOTAL

Tuesday
Vinyasa power Yoga

Wednesday
(class at Revo)
#1

Suitcase DL w/24kg X5
High Pull w/16kg X5

R/R then L/L

Snatch w/16kg X12 R/L

***REPEAT ALL ABOVE X 4 Sets

#2

Dbl Clean/ Alt. Forward Lunge w/16kg X5
Overhead Squat w/16kg X4 R/L
Rack Walk to corner outside w/ 16kg R then switch to L back
Rope Waves X25

***REPEAT ALL ABOVE X3 Sets

Thursday

Walking 1.5 hours/ light yoga

Manic Monday

2007-11-05T17:34:00.000-08:00

Why is it that some people are so driven by EXCUSES? If something isn't wrong they will find something to be wrong...
I am seriously tired of hearing so many excuses, it's like this...if you dont want to take care of your body, your mind, your spirit, your LIFE just say so AND stop finding some lame excuse to hide behind.
When is the TIME really going to come? When will you decide to take ACTION? When it's too late?
I don't get it. I mean, my life has NOT been a cakewalk by any means. BUT, I REFUSE to sit on my ASS and watch it just GO BY!
If you want something, you have to go out and GET IT. No one is going to take you by the hand and help you tiptoe around all the cracks.
There are so many people going out and making their life what they wish it to be...
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE...
JUST DO IT!

"The future depends on what we do in the present." ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Today's workout:
#1
(w/the 16kg for swings and 8kg for TGU...still rehabing shoulder)
1 min 2 hand swings/
1 min TGU
X7 SETS TOTAL

#2
(Read Tracys blog today and was inspired to try part of it...all w/ the 16 kg)
12 1 hand swings/
rest 15 sec
repeat
X40 SETS TOTAL

#3
20 mins YOGA
hip opening, twists,triangle series, backbends and headstands.
FEELING GRRRRRREEEEEAT!
Law of attraction meeting tonight!..TOPIC up for discussion...Can you give your POWER away?

Happy Halloween

2007-10-31T15:06:00.000-07:00

Todays workout with my friend Roger (who was too hung over to concentrate hahahaha)

Part 1

Keg shouldering
Bottoms up KB presses
Jumping Pullups w/ rope
Pistols w/ KB
KB swings

*One min at each station/ 30 sec rest between/ 2 min rest after completed set/X3 sets total

Part 2

Med ball slams 30 sec
Power Roundhouse Kicks on Shield 10/ea
Jump rope 30 sec
*1 min rest/X3 sets total

TOTAL= FUN and not too exhausting. When we finished we went to Ranchos to eat...my lunch...
Grilled Red meat and Shitaki Mushrooms with black beans and guacamole and a combucha!

Teaching Yoga tonight and then Trick or Treating with my son...I will try not to eat all his chocolate!

2007-10-26T13:57:00.000-07:00

Here is a pic of me w my team partner, Jason Wood. He was an excellent guy...very strong, motivated, and a great team player!

He kept pushing me as I did for him. Cant wait to attend the Level 2 in June...hope we are on the same team again!

Top right corner is a picture of my team leader JEFF O'CONNOR and his assistants...B.J Bliffert and Amber Dornfeld. These guys made the BEST team and really brought everything together nicely. They look mean but really they are all SWEET! ;)

And here is our group picture!

Man, I miss everyone so much already, can you tell?

Well as for today I will work out for the first time all week since I got back w the KB's. I've only done Yoga all week and rested of course...time to get back into the GROOVE. Need to get back into the pullups as well.

BE the CHANGE!.............

Beyond strength...

2007-10-25T13:41:00.000-07:00

Just some old pics of me playin w the KBs in La Jolla, CA. have some amazing ideas to incorporate strength and flexibility...

If you don't think YOGA is amazing...wait till you see my video.

BE the CHANGE

WILDFIRES

2007-10-24T13:14:00.000-07:00

In the midst of your BUSY days, please take a moment to send positive energy to those who need it most at these times...

Russian Kettlebell Challenge in MN

2007-10-24T09:09:00.001-07:00

I DID IT!

I made my trip out to Minnesota for the RKC this last weekend. I was a bit nervous because I did not know anyone or what to expect. On the shuttle ride to the hotel I met Roy who I ended up sharing a room with at the Hilton...thanks man! if I hadnt met him I would have had to stay out at the Exel and missed out on a lot of the events with everyone.

So, the snatch test was a breeze and group training was awsome. My training partner for the weekend was Jason Wood on TEAM O'CONNER. I could not have asked for a better partner, he was motivating, strong and funny! We pushed each other to the max everytime! he showed me how to flip the bells and man was he quuick with the swings. His girlfriend came out and snapped some pics and shared her company with us as well, she is also an amazing person!

I cant begin to explain how amazing my entire team was, actually EVERYONE that I met!

I am still waiting on some pics to post...

Till then, thank you EVERYONE!

an OFFICIAL RKC...

jen

RAINY DAY Surprise

2007-10-13T09:14:00.000-07:00

October in San Diego...you never know!

So my Boot Camp plans have been haulted by the surprise of waking up to pouring rain. That is the price I pay for holding all of my classes outdoors. The day my studio doors open will be a joyous one! So, anyway, class will be held tomorrow.

Marcel (my son) still has a football game today and we will be volunteering at the Octoberfest ( weather permitting) All in all still a fabulous day!

5 days till I leave for the RKC in MN, still no roommate or room! Guess I can use this hour of no class to look for a hotel room!

No workout today, Rest Day. Trained HARD all week and stepped back into a regular Yoga practice with a blend of Ashtanga, Power Vinyasa and Anusara...Feel GREAT!

LIFE IS AMAZING...

2007-10-07T22:11:00.000-07:00

Our lives should be joyous...just allow!

If you have seen The Secret, You will be amazed with The Secret Behind The Secret. Watch as Esther Hicks presents Abraham and discusses many popular topics.

My discussion group watched this movie today and we were all completely thrilled, I was overwhelmed with grattitude, joy and motivation!

We are all truly in an amazing place, at an an amazing time, as amazing beings.

LIVE LIFE NOW...

BE the CHANGE...

90 DEGREE PUSH UPS!!! INSANE!

2007-10-06T12:05:00.000-07:00

Check this out...

Next boot camp exercise???

hahahahahahaha!....90 Degee Push ups-

Getting back on track

2007-10-05T21:05:00.000-07:00

Since Tuesday I have been on a high, after that snatch test I really have been motivated to kick my fitness level up alot! So Wednesday my friend Roger and I met up at Morley Field and ran through an awesome circuit, here's what we did:

Stations for 1 min each/ 10- 15 sec between stations/ 1 min rest after entire round/repeat x4
We chose a different sequence each set, mixin' it up as much as possible...it was a killer but FUN!

1/4 filled Keg Press (30 secs)/ shouldering (30 secs)
Single Leg DL (30 secs each leg)
Renegade Row w/16 kg (30 secs)/ KB Tri Push Ups (30 secs)
Medicine Ball slams
Swings w/ 20kg
Thai Rope/ Jump rope

A few wood chops and power roundhouse kicks on the shield to tie it all together in the end

*Made sure each side was always even in repetitions for all exercises

Thursday was rest day, I taught my new class time at Ginseng Yoga studio in the big room. It's makes so much more sense for my class to be in that room w the hard wood floors and great space for all the creative flows I like to work with as well as inversions and arm balances. It was a great turnout and the dark night sky due to the time change gave the class a very soothing vibe with the dim lights and tribal tunes.
Now all I need to do is get back into my own practice on a regular basis. YOGA is AMAZING, it truly HEALS on many levels, especially the HEART.

Today was KB Swing/ Snatch and Kickboxing workout in the park w Roger and OMG, it's been a long time. I can still remember training that way EVERYDAY and it has to be at least 6 months since I really trained kickboxing and I FELT IT!

If you don't use it, you lose it!

NEW SSST RECORD WOMEN

2007-10-03T08:29:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I set a new record for the SSST (12 kg)for women! I was tested yesterday at Revolution Fitness Center and beat the previous record of 301, I performed 319 snatches in ten mins...!!!! And I am proud to say I also hold the record for the women's TSC (16 kg) of 139 snatches in 5 mins.

When I agreed to be tested, I thought...OMG! 300snatches in 10 mins, thats gotta be the hardest thing ever, BUT I must say it was more about focus and determination to get it done then anything else! I refused to stop and never put the bell down, I wanted to achieve my greatest. And what an amazing feeling to have completed and SET THE NEW RECORD!!!

My friend Roger said if I didn't get at least 310 he would kick my a**, HA! he's in trouble now! (thanks for the motivation ol' man!)

Like I always say...

If you believe, you can achieve...NEVER GIVE UP!
check out Yoana's blog and dragon door forum with the pics and info...

Yoana's blog
dragondoor forum

BE the CHANGE!

BOOT CAMP BLAST!

2007-10-01T14:16:00.000-07:00

Saturday's Boot Camp participants got an amazing workout, here is the outline...

7 stations/ 1 min at each station/ 10 secs between stations/ 2 min rest/ x 3

Keg Clean and Press
Med Ball Slams
KB Swings
Balance Bow Push Ups
Weighted Rope Pull
Boxing/Kickboxing
Alt. KB Front Lunges

* finishing each set with 30 secs mountain climbers and 30 secs elbow plank

lastly, after all 3 sets...

Sprint up hill/ 10 KB Swings x3 ( with 1.5 min rest between)

The group was strong and really caught the eyes of many passing by...way to GO EVERYONE!
pics soon!

Jen's journal:

Meal #1@ 6:30Am- Larger portion of Chicken, broccoli, avocado

Meal #2 @9:30AM- 1 hard boiled egg, small pc. chicken, cucumber slices, raw almonds and cashews

Meal #3 @ 12:30PM- chicken, avocado, cucumber, salsa, mixed raw nuts

Workout- Power Vinyasa Yoga @ Home 1 hr/ Meditation 15 mins

Meal #4 @ 4:00PM- chicken, fish oil, spinach and greens w/ olive oil

Meal #5 @ 7:45 PM- 1 hard boiled egg, 1 celery

Loss of definition...

2007-09-26T20:42:00.000-07:00

Wow! over the last few months I have REALLY lost definition and seem to be more "soft". Time to refocus and get LEAN! After my injury I have been avoiding a lot of exercises and am now excited to start up again, slowly of course, being cautious not to over do it. Ten min. Snatches comming up this week and then it's time to design a plan!

NON STOP...142 Snatches w/ 16kg

2007-09-25T12:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I decided to try out the Snatch test from the TSC again...

I have been resting a lot from training so heavy the last 2 months and felt like I needed to JUMP START my workouts again, so I gave it a go!

It was exhausting, with no adrenaline rush of competition I really felt each of those snatches. I improved my PR! At the TSC I had a total of 139 in 5 mins, yesterday I had 142 in 5 mins!!!

Next time I will be tested by Yoana for 10 mins with the 12 kg, even though its lighter, I know TEN MINS is a looong time. I will try to escape into my Bad Boy Bill CD!

Today

Rotation diet: Coffee (organic decaf), Red Meat day, veggies, no fruit, nuts, fish oil, digestive enzymes, probiotics and lots of H2O!!!

Workout: Today I am "working IN" doing Yoga, walking, breathwork and meditation!

It's the working in that gives us the energy we NEED to work out!

Rain, reflection and yoga

2007-09-22T10:08:00.000-07:00

It has been a long time coming...this RAIN we are having today in San Diego! Boot Camp had to be cancelled due to the wetness, don't want anyone getting injured. Too bad, it could actually be really fun in the rain.

What a better day than this one to create my first blog.

The last few months have been busy. I trained for 2 months for the TSC (brutal!- won 1st in snatches!), suffered an injury to my shoulder (still healing), tried to surf for the first time (brrrrr...it was already COLD but FUN!-thanks Rhonda) , started web site process (thanks ROG!), Started a Law of Attraction discussion group, discovered my son's independence (6Th grade, student council, working at the fair, hip hop dance classes, football, likes girls....ahhhhhh!, they grow up sooooo fast!) and sooooo much more! I have also been studying a great deal about holistic nutrition and lifestyle. Going to RKC in Oct and Chek's HLC course in November! Non-stop action!

I am really excited to start this whole process, it's great that we can all share with one another!

TODAY'S WORKOUT:

Ashtanga Yoga (practiced at home w/ the rain!) & Meditation

Namaste...