“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 320–WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU JUMPED ROPE?
Don’t sleepwalk through life.
I aim to Illuminate Your Life with my Words.
Do You Wander Aimlessly or Wonder About the Possibilities?
Embark on Your Journey of Self-Discovery and Personal Growth.
Let’s Ignite Moments of Self-reflection and Deep Contemplation Together.
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY AND BETTER!
*** A world-class juggler/performer.
*** The value that every moment has.
*** Only YOU know what is best for you.
*** Going through a 37-day coma — Yikes!
*** The joy I experience in life is a wondrous thing!
*** It was a life-altering experience that gave me joy.
*** More than just you, I hope I help many others through you.
*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop.
*** If you read through Facebook, see >> kitsummers.com
*** Despite being hit by two trucks, I remain happy.
*** What do you want to accomplish before you die?
*** I lived in my van for six years, which was very nice.
*** I visited all US national parks and met Beth.
*** Beth and I got married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** But sadly, our divorce is imminent.
*** What are you genuinely passionate about?
*** What do you want to accomplish?
*** You cannot change the past.
*** Remember, the future will come.
*** All you have is now—ALWAYS!
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRo
BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!
********************
WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
I’m sure you have many who assist and teach; I hope I help guide you. I want to lighten your path toward excellence. I am not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is new and different for me each time—I love it! In other words, I hope to continually add to your life and bring you to a higher level. Your life should always be starting again–a better life each time!
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before your eventual demise?
These words can fill you with optimism and empower you to think positively.
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life at every age.
Let these ideas motivate and drive you towards self-improvement.
Of course, that leads to helping others have a better life.
We all need to help each other reach a higher level.
MY EXPERIENCES
You already know much about my writing, and I want to remind you of these ideas.
My views can provide you with additional thoughts to help you.
I hope to spread ideas from my life so you can live better.
Remember — only you know what is best for you.
And — you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
Learn a New Word Every Day!
Sign up at >> https://www.wordgenius.com/
YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK — AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE? 
============================
OPENING WORDS
Sorry, this is a day late.
Jennifer and I love our time together, learning more about each other.
This is a love and a person I have been looking for in my life.
If you are looking, don’t give up hope.
That person you are looking for is out there–looking for you.
===================
BLOG 320–WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU JUMPED ROPE?
THE CHILD IN YOU
Jump rope can be a part of every childhood.
As an adult, yes, you can jump rope.
JUMP ROPE?
It was early last year, during one of my many attempts to lose weight, not that I’m too big now. Of course, I was almost always the biggest in the class, but the instructors were great.
THE TIME IT TAKES
The time it takes to see jumping rope results varies depending on age, fitness level, and consistency. However, studies suggest noticeable fitness and weight loss improvements can be seen within 4 to 6 weeks with consistent jump roping for 30 minutes or more, three to five days a week.
THE IMPROVEMENTS
Jumping rope for an hour daily can improve cardiovascular health, endurance, coordination, and calorie burn. It engages multiple muscle groups, particularly in the legs and core, leading to toning and potential weight loss. However, please ensure the proper form and gradually increase intensity to avoid injury.
JUGGLING?
Like juggling, jumping rope will increase and improve your arms and hands. Jumping rope for an hour daily can improve cardiovascular health, endurance, coordination, and calorie burn. It engages multiple muscle groups, particularly in the legs and core, leading to toning and potential weight loss. However, please ensure the proper form and gradually increase intensity to avoid injury.
GET THE RHYTHM
What an excellent, cheap form of exercise. But that wasn’t what I thought last year while skipping rope at the boxing gym. No, my thoughts tended to be more problematic while struggling to maintain a rhythm.
THE COST
The point is that you don’t need a $100/month gym membership, or even a $30/month membership, which I gladly pay for at my gym because it is an investment in me. And you don’t need to pay for a personal trainer.
MORE ON COST
Calisthenics, sit-ups, and push-ups are free, as is walking, jogging, or even wogging. And jump ropes? A quick search on the computer shows a range from less than $2 for a Winnie-the-Pooh rope to — **yikes** — more than $400 for something called a digital jump rope.
SIMILAR TO JUMP ROPE?
>All the girls in France.
>Do the Hula Hula dance.
>And they don’t wear pants.
>When they do the Hula dance.
YOUR HEALTH
Longer jump rope sessions (20-60 minutes) are great for building your aerobic fitness. Still, it’s essential to be wary of the stresses imposed on your legs and connective tissues during long periods of jumping. You want to build up to long duration (not start there).
THE BENEFITS
Jumping rope can also help people shed unwanted pounds. “Six weeks of rope jumping has been found to decrease BMI. When coupled with a calorie-reduced diet, reported changes in body weight and body fat range from approximately 3 pounds to 7 pounds in eight weeks.
WHY JUMP ROPE?
Jumping rope can be an inspiring tool for fitness and self-improvement. Words like jump for healthy futures!, Do it for all the times they counted you out, and “happiness is jump rope” can motivate and inspire people to embrace the exercise. Other phrases like “the only time you should ‘skip’ a workout is with a rope in your hand” highlight the value of consistently working out, even when faced with challenges.
THE TIME IT TAKES
The length of time an average person can jump rope varies depending on their fitness level and experience. Beginners can generally start with shorter sessions of 10-15 minutes and gradually increase the duration.
EXPERIENCE?
More experienced jumpers may find 30-45-minute sessions beneficial. It’s crucial to listen to your body and take breaks when needed.
YOUR LEVEL
BEGINNERS:
Start with 1-5 minute intervals.
Gradually increasing to 10-15 minutes per session.
INTERMEDIATE:
Aim for 15- 30+ minutes.
Potentially incorporating more challenging jump variations or short bursts of speed.
EXPERIENCED:
You may enjoy 30-45 minutes or more sessions.
Focus on maintaining proper technique and recovery.
Skipping my way through life!
Jump, smile, repeat.
No rope, no hope.
Catch me if you can, I’m jumping rope!
Less talk, more jump.
Jumping into a new adventure.
Effortless jumps, endless fun.
Keep calm and jump rope on.
EMBRACE THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT!
*****************
WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotes and sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness, as well as finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
READ
Reading through the quotes below about life can do the trick if you’re looking for a pick-me-up or a healthy dose of motivation. Whether centered around positive affirmations, self-care, or success, life quotes can be powerful inspirational tools.
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas give us a quick and timely burst of wisdom to regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed, amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to the world in real time. Have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
“YOU”
Your quality of thinking and how you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determine everything in your life. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, you have to use each day as an opportunity to improve and get closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work, and it’s next to impossible with your busy schedule. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
QUOTES
Motivational quotes affect our brain, behavior, and lives because they make us feel like we are in control of our success and have self-efficacy. Quotes make us believe that we have the confidence to complete a task successfully, which is different from having the motivation to succeed.
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation when we need it most.
WORDS WILL CHANGE YOU!
The correct motivational quote can change you and things, helping you ditch the excuses, escape your comfort zone, and take action. Read these words with an open mind and learn to improve your life.
THESE QUOTES
When you read these quotes, you’ll also realize that many other people worldwide are experiencing these feelings. These feelings make you think you’re the only person who could feel this bad. But you’re not. Lots and lots of other people feel bad, too. This is the irony of it. You don’t want other people to feel crappy, but it does make you feel better or at least comforted to know that other people feel just as bad as you.
READ CAREFULLY
These quotes can be used when you wake up or prepare for work.
You can write your favorite quotes somewhere where you can see them first thing in the morning.
These quotes are motivating, inspiring, and encouraging.
They will help you see your potential, stay motivated, and see the beauty in every morning.
Use them to your advantage!
============
I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS
INSPIRE YOU AND ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>
THE BENEFITS OF JUMPING ROPE
1–“Fit is not a destination. It’s a way of life.”
If you want to achieve lasting results, exercise needs to become a part of your lifestyle and not a ‘lose weight quickly’ plan. Overdoing it from the outset can cause significant problems and make it harder to progress towards your goals. Slow and steady wins the race, but don’t forget to enjoy the journey.
2–“You don’t get the butt you want by sitting on it.”
Enough said. Get off the couch, now!
3–“Sweat is just fat crying.”
Making a person cry is mean. But making fat cry is incredibly satisfying.”
4. “I regret doing that kickass workout.” Said no one. Ever.
So what’s stopping you? You know you’ll feel so good about yourself after that workout!
5. “When in doubt, just keep jumping.”
Tripping over your ropes? You can’t quite seem to get those double unders. Frustrated by fancy footwork? Don’t let that stop you! As long as you keep jumping, you’ll get results.
6. “The difference between try and triumph is a littleumph.”
Sometimes, you need to push yourself further.
Just finished a jump rope ladder workout that left you panting? Great job! Now, keep going.
Add three to five more minutes when you think you’ve reached your limit.
You’ve gotten this far. A few more minutes are attainable but challenging. Those extra minutes add up to new personal bests that make you proud. Not to mention, each little nudge you give yourself gets you to your long-term goals faster.
Remember, it’s not your body you must convince, it’s your mind.
7. “Keep your squats low and your standards high.”
Respect yourself and respect your grind.
8. “When I lost all of my excuses, I found all my results.”
Losing things sucks… unless it’s pounds!
9. “Motivation gets you started. Habit keeps you going.”
When it comes to fitness success, consistency is everything.
Regardless of the activity you choose, you have to be consistent. You have to do it repeatedly before you see any results.
Many start the same way: We have tons of fitness motivation, but soon, we find ourselves slacking off. It’s so important to create a fitness routine that supports habit formation.
If you need any pointers, check out this article, which shares a few tips for creating healthy habits.
10. “Attract what you want by being what you want.”
When all else fails, fake it ‘til you make it!
YOU MUST IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!
********************
MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly.
It seems like time is going by faster and faster.
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
You can keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day, each moment!
4/19–4/25
This week was not charted.
Spending time with Jennifer is my new joy in life.
This next week, I will keep track of my daily jottings for you.
THEN, KEEP DOING NEW (DAILY) FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
******************
THE GARDEN THIS WEEK
I keep this section about gardening in.
I do like the skill and hope you do, too.
Winter is here now.
But there are still things you can grow.
And remember about indoor gardening.
A self-supporting life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
You must look into it.
Because I am back on the road.
There will be no more words about the garden.
I do hope Beth keeps it up.
We did a lot of work establishing our vegetable garden.
When I drove the van seven years ago,
I grew stuff under the sunroof windows on the top.
I may start that up in my van garden again.
You will find out, of course.
START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!
******************
ALL OUR LIVES, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
You know how to get that jump rope out and jump at least for five to ten minutes at a stretch.
******************
NEXT BLOG >>
BLOG 321–LIVE WITH PURPOSE!
**************
AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
