As I write this I have the Beach Boys song going round in my head – you know the one, “Good, Good, Good, Good vibrations’ No?? (tough crowd)…”Taxi”!!!
Thanks for your feedback regarding last weeks CBCU, I hear that it kicked a few butts and got them moving again. Great news!
It seems that what puts some folks off returning to classes, training or healthy lifestyle isn’t what they think others will say but rather they themselves, facing their lost fitness and gained weight and not being able to cope with how they speak to themselves, their own dissapointment and self critisicm. I don’t believe that negative self-criticism provides sufficient impetus for sustained effort. It might get us moving to start with but being a bully to yourself is exhausing and often demotivating setting up negative self talk and a polarity response. Consider this statement “I’m too overweight and unfit and must do something about it” compared to “I want to be leaner and fitter and want to make it happen”. The first is negative, unkind, away from and externally motivated. The second is positive, supportive, towards achievement and internally motivated.
Setting up our life plans to be ‘towards an outcome we want’ rather than ‘away from ‘what we don’t want’ results in a more positive and maintainable mind set which in turn motivates us to take and maintain the necessary actions to get there.
So the first step to being and staying as we want to be is to create a positive mindset with matching thoughts, language and actions. That’s the groundwork necessary for ‘Good Foundations’ on which to build success.
Read on for news about this week’s classes, what our class members and friends have been up to, plus my Epsom Salts deal and a yummy recipe.
Big Up Val Harris
Val’s latest book ‘Hunting Ground‘ is being released in paperback (I’ve read the e-book version, it’s fab and an absorbing read). Val@gingercatbooks.co.uk
Well done Amanda
Amanda Organ participated in the Woking 5k supporting her friends with some nagging all the way round (can’t imagine where she got that technique from!). Well done Ladies!
ONE Pro smashed it!
After a challenging build up to the start of the season (sponsorship stuff), Steve’s boys opened the UK Season racing in the Jock Wadley Memorial Road Race near Colchester and the Betty Pharoah Memorial Racen near Cardiff taking 1,2,3 places in one and 1st place in the other!
Good Luck
To our Girls running the Fleet Half Marathon, Abi Arris (number F630), Vicki Bee (number F655) and Paola Macallister. Give them a big DYBO Cheer.
Fond Farewell Friend
Today (Monday 12/03/17), the life of Jan Mazan, my Fitness friend of over 30 years and co-teacher to many of you guys will be celebrated as she is laid to rest. The Funeral is open to all who knew Jan at 3pm, Aldershot Crematorium (bright clothes are requested) and gathering afterwards at Potters International Hotel. Sarah and I shall be going to the service only.
Big Balls is a Blast
Thank you for the lovely feedback for this popular and effective class. We can fit a couple more of you safely in the class if you would like to join us.
Off to Blackpool!
I’m heading up North this weeked to present three sessions at the ‘International Fitness Showcase’ and will be sharing my choreography with you at Cardio Dance, Dance Fit and Dancespiration classes this week if you would like to come and preview it.
Remember to book for now – Independance 14th May
Who else would like to join us at the fabulous Fun’k-raiser?
Charlotte and Caroline P have said they would like to come, let’s get a crew together – remember I’m teaching at the event.
Epsom Salts
You know that I advocate 3 x weekly baths in Epsom Salts to help with aching muscles and joints plus, softer skin and much more, and you know I’m always saying, get some! Well I’ve done the leg work for you. I have just taken a massive consignment of 3kg bags and will pass them on to you for just £8 ( RRP is £9.95). Collect from me or at class.
Courgette and Chicken soup
Ingredients
- ½ heaping cup diced red onion
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small pinch of red pepper flakes
- 3 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 3 teaspoons fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, about 1.75 pounds
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
- 2 cups water
- 3 medium Courgettes
Instructions
- Place a large soup pot over medium heat and add in the onions, celery, carrots, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables “sweat” and onions are translucent. Add in the thyme and oregano and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Place in the chicken thighs and bay leaf and pour in the chicken broth, water and cover and let come to a boil. Once boiling, lower to a steady simmer and cook for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the chicken and peel off the skin and discard. Then, shred the chicken off the bone and set aside, with any juices. Place the bones back into the soup pot and simmer for 10 more minutes, uncovered.
- While the bones simmer, slice the courgettes halfway lengthwise. Then, spiralize them, using Blade C. Set aside.
- Remove the bones and bay leaves and discard. Add the reserved shredded chicken back to the pot along with the zucchini noodles. Cook for 5 minutes or until zucchini is al dente or cooked to your preference. Serve warm.
(I use Quorn chicken pieces or smoked Tofu instead of meat)
Enjoy xxxx
Have a fab week and remember “I’m picking up Good Vibrations, I’m laying down Good Foundations”…Ha Ha!
Love ya,
Helen x
