Let’s just hope it continues beyond Day One. ;o) I did the usual gym-thing after taking the twins to school this morning. I did 30 minutes on the Precor AMT and 30 minutes on the Precor EFX for a total of 4.6 miles. Not too shabby since I was doing the hill workouts! I decided to forego the weight … [Read more…]
Monday, April 6th, marks the first of the 30 day Shred Challenge. What does this mean for you? Lots of sweat, sore legs, burning arms, sore abs and maybe even some tears. And no, I’m not trying to scare you, I’m just telling you what to expect. But I want to tell you what else to expect. (I … [Read more…]
Okay ladies and gentlemen (I can say that now! We have doubled our brothers!), we are gearing up around Shrinking Jeans for the big Shred challenge starting on Monday! Are you with us? Let’s start with the basics. What do you need to do this? *Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD. *Hand weights are … [Read more…]
It’s hard to believe that a little blue fish is helping to motivate me to get off my duff and do some hard core exercise today, but she is because what she says is so right on. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming… Yesterday I shredded for the first time and it was really, really, really hard. … [Read more…]
Seems like everywhere I click on the internet these days, I am hearing tidbits about Jillian’s 30 Day Shred. I actually broke down and ordered a copy the other day, as well as a copy to give away to a lucky person in the future. Here is a summary of the DVD: Jillian Michaels, winning trainer on … [Read more…]
I am super excited for today’s post! A few months back, I was lucky enough to run across TJ on all this loveliness that is the internet! TJ is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness instructor and has been involved in fitness for over 10 years! Together with her partner Christy, she … [Read more…]
I was out shopping tonight for something, anything to wear that was NOT in a maternity size. As I was trying on clothes and checking out my appearance in the dressing room mirrors (why are the lights so BRIGHT in the dressing room? Good GAWD), I became so discouraged that I may never wear regular … [Read more…]
I first heard about hot yoga while I was living in Grand Junction, CO and have always found the concept very interesting. I have never tried it myself, but hopefully I will find the courage to once I slim down a bit! What is Hot Yoga? Hot Yoga consists of performing a series of yoga poses in a … [Read more…]
I’m feeling too overwhelmed to write a real post but I do have a few random thoughts to share with you. I have become obsessed with the Wii Fit, specifically Hula Hoop. I get manic when doing Hula Hoop, trying to see how many hoops I can get. I have tried all kinds of ways of hula-ing my hips to … [Read more…]
When we introduced the couch to 5K program on how to run, the first thing I thought of was, “Is this going to flare up my plantar faciitis again?” Have you heard of plantar fasciitis before? It all starts at the plantar fascia — the tissue along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone … [Read more…]
I know, it’s the dead of winter and the last thing you want to do is venture into the cold to exercise. Exercise is so very important on many different levels. Let’s talk about the some of the benefits: 1. Your mood will improve! Have you ever been just in the absolute crappiest mood, yet forced … [Read more…]
As you recall, last week I gave you a quiz on heart healthy exercise. Great job to those who completed it! Exercise has so many benefits for our body. You do not need to do hard-core, strenuous workouts in order to see benefits. Start small, and gradually increase your intensity. If you can’t fit … [Read more…]
I am now the proud owner of a Wii, thanks in part to Beth! She scored one for me, since Texas seems to be lacking in the Wiis, and it arrived safely in the mail today! Earlier this week, my Wii Fit arrived too. I’m ready to join the latest fitness craze and jump start my nonexistent exercise regime! … [Read more…]
Take out your pencils girls and boys, it’s time for your Heart Healthy Workout Quiz. Write your answers in the comment section below. Keep your eyes on your own paper, no cheating, and lay your head down on your desk when you have finished. We will discuss the answers a little bit later. … [Read more…]
Straight off the treadmill and I just had to share the fact that I ran even though I wasn’t being chased. In the past I figured why run if I didn’t have to? Well times are a changing. Yesterday Melissa posted the couch to 5k program for our Fitness Fridays and it was just the push I needed. Our … [Read more…]