Back from shopping and first cleaning of veggies, etc.
Bought some organic strawberries (conventionally-raised strawberries are pesticide laden—worse than any other fruit or vegetable—and that’s after washing), a piece of halibut, more veggies, etc. I now realize that I must clean and ready everything as soon as I get home. I will be boiling a dozen eggs this afternoon and also poaching some chicken breasts. I first make a stock by simmering carrot, celery, and onion, along with star anise, etc. After half an hour, I remove the veg and poach the chicken, reserving the stock for other cooking (e.g., rice, quinoa, pilaf).
I’m also moving ahead with the kettlebells, but slowly. Today is a real exercise day, so I did some deadlifts and two-arm swings, both with the 20lb kettlebell. (My 1-pood kettlebell has still not arrived.) And I continue to face the wall and do the squat, getting every closer to the floor. Little by little. Later today I’ll do more deadlifts and swings.
I need to do squats because my legs above my knees are weak. What is it about facing the wall to do them?
Sunshiny
18 June 2010 at 7:57 am
Stand facing the wall, feet about shoulder-width apart and toes 2 inches from the wall. Let your arms hang in front of you as you slowly squat as low as possible. Your butt with go out and your back will have to arch slightly, but it’s possible. It does require strong legs, so you’ll strengthen your legs as you do it. This exercise I found in Enter the Kettlebell!, which might be at your library. The DVD is better than the book.
LeisureGuy
18 June 2010 at 8:11 am