The McBusters

Morgan Spurlock and his buddy's have way too much time on their hands.  Check out these videos (warning language and graphic).
McBusters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uaOTDyqe5E&feature=related

McBusters II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trCTG89rRSE&feature=player_embedded

When You're Under the Weather

Working out when you're feeling sick can be a drag, but illness doesn't have to derail your routine. If your symptoms appear above your neck (runny nose, sneezing, sore throat), you can keep working out if you take your intensity down a few notches. If your symptoms appear below the neck (a deep chest cough, vomiting, diarrhea), or if you have a fever, it's best to lay off altogether until you feel better.
If you're well enough to exercise, the key is to keep some momentum going without overdoing it. However, sometimes when you're not feeling well, the last thing you want to do is exercise and eat well. If you do fall off the wagon, don't give up once you're feeling better. Here's what one of my rock stars posted recently on the Message Boards to motivate a fellow member who was bummed about feeling sick and falling off of her eating and exercise program:

"Being sick makes this routine very hard to do. Most importantly, though, DON'T GET DOWN ON YOURSELF for not working out or for eating poorly. Especially when you're sick. It's in the past. That is the beautiful thing about each new day. A NEW START = )"
—keebzie

What amazing support! Remember, sometimes life will throw you a curveball, and you've just got to do your best, don't give up, and get back up to speed as soon as you can.

--Jillian Michaels

so surprising

I haven't chewed gum in a few years, because I've worked in an office (it's unprofessional).  Lately, the Biggest Loser has been promoting Extra Dessert Delight sugarfree gum.  I keep forgetting to try it, til they offered a free sample on Facebook.  Today, my free pack of the Strawberry Shortcake came in the mail.  I tried it and loved it. For only 5 calories, I can enjoy the taste of one of my fave desserts.  I'll definetly try the other flavors as well.

DIRTY DOZEN/THE CLEAN FIFTEEN

I know it tends to be a bit expensive to buy organic foods.  With the way some produce absorbs pesticides, it's best to at least get some of them organice.  I mean, this is your health and your family's health.  So here are the lists Dirty Dozen (buy organic) and the Clean Fifteen (doesn't have to be organic).

The Dirty Dozen
Celery, Peaches, Strawberries,  Apples, Domestic blueberries, Nectarinesm Sweet bell peppers, Spinach, kale, and Lettuce

The Clean 15
Onions, Avocados, Sweet corn, Pineapples, Mango, Sweet peas, Asparagus, Kiwi fruit, Cabbage, Eggplant, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Grapefruit, Sweet potatoes, Sweet onions

CRAZY WORKOUT

I was watching the video of this guy working out.  All I can say is DANG! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcEhyEFwmmc&feature=fvw

VERSE OF THE WEEK

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:6

GIVE PROPS TO CHRIS

Giving props to my friend Chris for losing some more poundage, he's now only 10 away from his goal!!!  YOU ROCK!!!