A few months ago when I went back to Weight Watchers, I noticed they had a couple of new workout DVDs on offer. One was a balance ball workout and the other was a kickboxing-style workout. Given I’m a total klutz not terribly coordinated when it comes to balance balls, I decided to pick up the … [Read more…]
Yes, it’s Saturday, so I won’t keep you here too long. I know you’ve all got plans. Running? Catching a Zumba class? Chilling with a good book? Running around from event to event like a chicken with your head cut off? Me? I’m marathon cleaning. This has everything to do with nesting and nothing … [Read more…]
Now that the weather is cooling off, I’m finding that I do NOT want to go outside for runs. Or bikes. Or to get in the car to go to the gym. I don’t wanna, and you can’t make me. So what do you do? What do you do when it’s too cold or too rainy or too sunny or too insert unacceptable weather … [Read more…]
Hey all!! Can you believe is already July 14th? That means there is only ONE WEEK LEFT of the current challenge! ONE WEEK! Now please pull up a couch, lay down, and let me analyze you. Comfy? Good. How does that previous statement make you feel? Did you jump up and down because there’s … [Read more…]
30 days. 30 long days… 30 days of having Jillian guilt guide you to a better body. Well, we are wrapping up yet another, hopefully successful, 30 day shred here at Shrinking Jeans. Have you seen results? Are you in love with your new toned up self? You should be! You worked hard for … [Read more…]
Hello to all of our shredders out there! Can you believe we have shredded our way through March already? Time flies when you are doing jumping jacks… How many of you are still hanging on strong? Show of hands (well comment anyways) .Am I the only one that is starting to feel like I am getting … [Read more…]
Fitness Friday is upon us, and this week I’m going to give you my top fitness picks, and in turn I want you to share yours! There are so many Sisters (and hopefully some brothers lurking out there), with different experiences we can all learn from. So check mine out and then share your top picks … [Read more…]
Today is the day. A new shredding challenge starts here at Shrinking Jeans. Are you excited? I am. I am excited to be part of this shredding challenge after having to sit the last one out. After all, being newly pregnant and shredding don’t really go well together. Now 4 1/2 months postpartum … [Read more…]
Tis the night before Shredding begins over here, And I think most of us are afraid we’ll shed tears. Work out clothes and weights have been set out with care, In hopes that we’ll seriously shrink our derrieres. I know that tonight when we’re all snuggled in bed, We’ll have dreams of Jillian … [Read more…]
I know alot of us are stay at home moms, and that can only mean one thing! Our kids are out of school for the summer and we have no idea how we’re going to fill the waking hours, muchless find time for us to exercise. Am I right, or am I right? I’ve come up with a few ideas, most of which I will use … [Read more…]
**Don’t forget to send me a short bio about yourself with or without a photo by the end of tomorrow please -we have had a great response so far and I know you don’t want to be left out! We want to know a bit more about each and every one of you! **Remember these: We need more votes! It will only … [Read more…]
Just checking in! It’s been awhile since I have posted on my personal blog! I have been down for the count lately! Seems like I have been sick for ages now -took antibiotics last week, but they didn’t work. I guess I need to try something else. Remember my injury mid-Shred? Well, it is still … [Read more…]
Who’s ready?! Today is the day! Lace up your sneakers, pop in your DVD, and grab those weights! Once again, we are gearing up for our 30 Day Shred challenge! We LOVE to HATE Jillian Michaels here at The Sisterhood! And you know what? It works!! Did you see Lisa’s results? Check out those buff … [Read more…]
I am on Day4 of Level 3 on the 30-Day Shred, and maybe it’s just me, but it seems to be getting harder each day rather than easier. I mean, I’m already sweating and out of breath after the freaking warm up! By the time I hit circuit 2 I’m ready to die, and when circuit 3 rolls around, sweat is … [Read more…]
Okay, all of you shredders (you ARE still shredding, aren’t you?) and work out peeps, listen up! You have the exercising part down pat now, but do you have the nutrition part figured out? When someone says to me, “oh, you can’t have this cupcake because you’re on a DIET,” or “what diet are you … [Read more…]