SPRING IS HERE

Indeed! Thank goodness for the arrival of Spring, and for the Dandy Lions!

Dandy Lions (dandelions) are actually a very useful and wonderful thing.


DANDELION USES

They can be used for food and for medicine. We used to make a very delicious dandelion salad in spring.

(Or can be held underneath your chin to see if you like butter!)


TEA AND WISHES

Dandelions can truly be found everywhere and even be wild foraged for food, Tea, and herbal medicine. Their cheerful yellow color is also a welcome sight after a bleak winter.

Although seen  as a 'weed' by many, the humble dandelion is truly quite Dandy. (A 'Dandy Lion' can also be very cute too.) And, you can also make wishes on the seeds!


YOU CAN BE A DANDY LION TOO!

Show everyone that you're a Dandy Lion in this 'punny' and adorable T-Shirt! ...And with a simple but elegant dandelion lapel pin boutonniere. Most of all, don't forget your manners.

Or perhaps a high-end linen suit worthy of a Dandy Lion, or maybe even a quiet luxury Loro Piana wool baseball cap like the one seen on Succession.


THE NAME DANDELION

The name for the dandelion plant came from the leaves which resemble the teeth of a lion (dents de lion in French). The bright yellow flower also resembles a lion's mane.

This marvelous 'weed' is truly very Dandy!



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GOOD STARTER PROGRAM

4 Weeks for Every Body Program is a simple but very effective fitness program that's pretty easy on the joints.

I found this to be even a little more 'do-able' than the Clean Week 'body reset' program by Megan Davies.


USER-FRIENDLY SCHEDULE:

Created by Super Trainer and nutrition expert Autumn Calabrese, 4 Weeks for Every Body features 4 workouts a week for 4 weeks, under 30 minutes each, including a warm-up and cool-down.


BONUS CYCLE WORKOUTS

Only 4 days a week with a break in-between. You work out on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with a break on Wednesday and on the Weekend (for Stretch, etc.).

You are encouraged to use these days for Stretching or for the bonus BIke Cycle Workouts included with 4 Weeks for Every Body program.


WORKS WITH 4-WEEK GUT PROTOCOL

This program is designed to work with the 4-week Gut Protocol or, per Autumn, any of her additional recipes in the Fixate Cookbook as well.


HEALTHY SNACKS AFTER EACH WORKOUT

Both of these cookbooks are done in collaboration with her brother, and chef, Bobby Calabrese. Autumn and Bobby demonstrate each Fixate Recipe on the BODi App.


SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO!

Bobby is featured at the end of each workout with a Gut Protocol friendly snack ready for the whole 'team' at the on-set 'snack bar' and goes over what's in each recipe.


NO IMPACT ECCENTRIC EXERCISES

The workouts make it easy to maintain consistency with no-impact eccentric exercises that help your overall strength, mobility, and vitality, so EVERY BODY can get results.


EQUIPMENT NEEDED

You’ll need just Dumbbells and an optional Core Ball. (Autumn demonstrates w/ or w/o the Core Ball.) Other optional items include a workout towel, water bottle, exercise mat and workout attire.


BONUS & EXTRAS

There’s an introduction video, a Workout Calendar, Calorie Target Calculator and printable Dumbbell Tracker so you can mark your progress week after week.

Country Heat Dance Workout incorporates line dance moves to burn off the weight while having lots of dancing fun!

This BODi APP program from BeachBody features super-trainer and nutrition expert Autumn Calabrese.


MORE FROM AUTUMN CALABRESE

Autumn has many other fitness and nutrition programs as well on Beachbody Streaming Channel. Some of these include 21 Day Fix, Hammer & Chisel, Fixate, and Portion Fix.

And, of course, Country Heat. Loads of fun and learning lots of dance moves at the same time. Even the 'team members' look like they're have a lot of fun (Kenny!).


FEATURES & BENEFITS

The Country Heat dance workout is a 30-day Program with each session just 30-min a day. The atmosphere is fun and lighthearted with a set that looks ready for a barn hoe-down!

Most of the workouts have a full Dance Session as well as a slower-paced separate Breakdown session for Each Routine with explanation and demonstration of each move.


BONUS & FREE EXTRAS

Country (H)eat Eating Plan with Sample Menus & Meal Plan to help you learn how to use the portion-control nutrition system to reach your weight-loss goals.

And pdf downloadable Tally Sheets that helps you keep track of your daily Country Heat meal portions designed to work with the workouts.



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The Ho 'Ala Ke Kino (Awaken the Body) workout was much different from other series I have done from Tony Horton (such as P90X), but very enjoyable too and serves a different purpose. Very peaceful!

It is more of a 'recovery' type of workout with stretching and slower body movement exercise.

This workout feels really relaxing - and energizing - at the same time. Truly does 'Awaken the Body'.



STRETCH & RECOVERY

Ho 'Ala Ke Kino is perfect on its own, or as a stretch session after a more rigorous workout to ease any tension or muscle soreness. Program is just 30min and requires only a Yoga Mat (optional).

This program was filmed at the beach on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai which makes for a very beautiful and relaxing setting.


BONUS & EXTRAS

This workout features a free Quick Start Nutrition Guide that features a meal plan, menu charts, Recipes, and information on BODi supplements such as Shakeology, Collagen Powder, and Last Thing Sleep Aid in a downloadable pdf.

The BODi streaming channel has all of these great workouts and more available at your fingertips (& your remote!) right on your TV or other Device.



**Please see my previous Blog Post for an Overall Review of the BeachBody streaming app channel & website HERE.


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