Fit With Forester: Cute V. Comfy

Okay ladies, how many times have you endured some form of torture to look cute?

Some of the men out there may not fully understand or appreciate just how much we really put ourselves through, but lets admit it, we do it for ourselves more than anyone else.

There is something about knowing you look good that just makes your day better, that is until you can no longer feel your feet.

I was in New York City this past weekend for a conference and jumped at the chance to breakout the cute shoes that would simply get ruined in the salt and mud here in Vermont. I knew my feet would kill me at some point so I made sure to bring some flats too. Interestingly, the flats did the most damage.

By day three of walking around the city the blisters had popped and begun to bleed. I finally broke down and bought a pair of flip-flops at the nearest souvenir shop. Moral of the story, sometimes it is just better to rock the comfy look, Band-Aids and all.

Exercise of the Week:

Step-ups

These can be done with or without weights. Again, if you want weights but don't have any, filled water bottles will work. Clear a space in your room so you won't trip or roll an ankle. Place your desk chair at the far edge of the space you have made, preferably against a wall for stability. Keeping good posture, step onto the chair and raise yourself up so you standing leg can toe-touch the edge of the chair. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then lower yourself back down. Repeat motion with the other leg and continue to alternate legs for 15 reps each set counting as one rep. For more cardio, see how fast you can do these, maintaining good form.

Recipe of the Week:

Breakfast Mug

Quick, easy, and minimalistic but delicious.

Ingredients:

1-2 eggs (egg beaters may be more convenient)

1 Tbsp. water or milk if you have it

1 Tbsp. butter

1 piece of pre-cooked microwave bacon or link sausage

Salt and pepper to taste

Grated cheese (optional)

Directions:

1.            Place butter in the mug and microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until melted.

2.            Whip the egg(s), water and salt and pepper together with a fork and added to the mug.

3.            Cook on high in the microwave for 35 seconds to one minute and 20 seconds depending on the amount of egg(s), stirring the egg(s) half way through the cooking time.

4.            Take out of the microwave and add the crumbled bacon or sausage and cheese. Allow the eggs to sit for a few seconds, as they will be hot.

Activity of the Week:

T-Shirt Pillows

If you have any old T-shirts that you loved the look of but just can't wear anymore, wash them and buy some Polyfill pillow stuffing. Cut off the sleeves and collar of the shirt and cut up the sides so you have two pieces of fabric. Keeping the pieces of fabric together cut slits into the sides of the fabric every inch, about two inches deep. For the best results, start at a corner and try to keep the number of cuts you make one side even with the number of cuts on its opposite side. Once all of your strips have been cut, tie the two pieces of fabric together by tying the adjoining strips together in a double knot. Once you have three sides done, you can fill your pillow to the desired size and then finish tying the last side. When you're done you have a new pillow.