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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Hi, my name is Tucker.

I want to confess that I was naughty today.

First, however, I want to thank those who recently sent me all the emails asking why I did not get to go to the spa with my brother and sister. I was not naughty that day! Mommy said she wanted to spend some time with me and she said I didn't need my hair cut till Thanksgiving.

Anyway, back to my confession. I was naughty. This morning, I caught, and ate, a baby bunny. I know it sounds really bad, but mommy always yells at them to get out of her yard anyway. How bad could it be to eat one??

Well, if that isn't enough, this afternoon, I smelled the savory aroma of BEEF. It was 2 blocks away. It was drifting through the air like a butterfly. I lifted my nose in the air and followed the scent. You won't believe what someone left me.........T-bones! Yea, all in a pile. I brought one home! Delicious! Unfortunately, I left crumbs on the ottoman. Whoa, mommy was not happy! I heard her say I might not get dinner tonight. Thus, the sad eyes in the above picture!

I am thinking she will forget all about my naughtiness by dinner time. I am just crossing my paws that she goes out to mow. She loves that crazy stuff! I don't mind it either. One of these times, I am going to catch all the grass clippings in my mouth!! I guess I love grass too!

Have a good night everyone!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Hi! My name is Squirt.


And this is my brother, Nitro.


Today, mommy took us to the "spa". That's what she calls it, anyway. I knew something was up when she took us for a walk back and forth on our block waiting for Nitro to poop. He's is so stubborn sometimes.

We have been to the spa before and usually the same lady takes care of us. Her name is Melissa. At first, it is quite scary when we get there because mommy leaves us and we have to go into this room where a bunch of other dogs are in cages. My brother and I get to be in the same cage. Then, one at a time, we both get real wet and soapy, then dried, and then the scary part starts.

In case mommy never told you, I think you should know, I am very "sensitive." I really do not like loud noises, especially ones that buzz all over my body. Melissa is really great though. She talks to me while she buzzes all my hair off. Apparently, mommy calls this the "smoothe daschund" look. I am ok with it because it is really hot outside and my hair is HOT! Anyway, Melissa is very gentle with me. I think mommy told her I was "sensitive." Melissa does a really nice job. I look like a princess....a little naked looking, but a princess nonetheless! And, I guess she does really good work with my brother as well. Mommy always says, "Nitro, you look so handsome," when she picks us up.

Today, I was so happy to see mommy. She was right on time....a little sweaty (I think she just got done working out), but right on time. I feel really great now that my brother and I are done. The spa was an experience, but we got through it. Mommy wants to take pictures of my brother and I, but I am kinda thinking I look naked. I am really very "sensitive" you know. Mommy is too! We are so much alike!

My brother takes care of me. He is a proud brother. And, he is handsome. Check him out!

And, here I am. Mommy caught me looking sad, but I am really VERY happy to be home!

Sunday, August 08, 2010

Hello Blogstars!! I have so much to talk about, but none of which I am going to tell you! Good one, eh?

I can talk about your life, though...only because you ask me. I get questions all time. I ask questions all the time. It's my job. And like all of you, I have stressors. It's life. One thing that helps me is exercise.

I am fully aware of the of the terrible state of our economy and although the recession may impact how many times you go out to eat or enjoy a movie, I hope that it does not affect your fitness routine. If there is one area of your life that needs to be resistant to the volatility of the economy, it is exercise!

There are many good reasons why you should continue working out even when times are tough. Exercise can alter your mood, increasing the production of endorphins that are natural mood elevators.

Additionally, working out makes you fitter and stronger, AND, helps you look better. When you look and feel better, you are more confident in your abilities and less likely to undergo the severe mood swings that financial stress can cause.

Potential clients often ask: How many days a week should I train? How much cardio do I need to be doing? How many days per week do I need to be doing something active?

The answers to these questions, while they may differ for some, are generally the same for everyone. Ideally, you should be working out with your trainer 3 days per week. Two times a week is the absolute minimum you need to see any kind of results. In fact, a simple equation goes like this: The bigger the weight loss or fitness goal, the more often you should be training with your trainer.

Let’s face it, no trainer can perform miracles. The real miracle is the transformation that the client is able to make within themselves. The more often you train, the easier it is to transform you body and most importantly your way of thinking.

On the days that you are not working with your trainer, you should be doing something active for at least 30 minutes a day. This can be anything from a brisk walk to a jog on the walking path. You could also try taking a class at your local gym or save money by working out on your own on your days off from your trainer.

I suggest doing something active 6 days per week. If you are not doing the work on your own, you are wasting your money on a trainer.

Also, do yourself a favor…don’t cancel sessions with your trainer. The more you cancel, the easier it is to fall off the wagon. If your trainer is periodizing your workout plan, canceling sessions can really mess up the current training cycle you are on. If you are canceling frequently, your fitness goals are not going to improve and each session is going to be like the first training session all over again. Remember how hard the first session felt?

I totally get that exercise cannot fix all of life's worries. I am only reminding you that even though the temptation may be strong to abandon things in your life that seem expensive or time consuming, do not give up on the one thing that you can totally invest in and always get a solid return!

Until next time, train hard and smart.

~Your Ironladydoc