How did everyone do with the mini-challenge this week? I got wrapped up in the Christmas hustle and bustle and only got 3 workouts in. I don’t have any excuses, I COULD have found a few minutes here and there to do some crunches, I just didn’t. How did you do? This week, as things start to settle … [Read more…]
We now find ourselves right in the middle of our “Dreaming of a Light Christmas Challenge” and I hope that we don’t start losing steam. Christmas is just around the corner and we may be tempted to skimp on the exercise and indulge in the baked goodness surrounding us. The girls and I have decided to … [Read more…]
There is one thing that has seriously been lacking in my workouts the last few months: stretching! I usually go straight from my cardio routine to strength training. I know I SHOULD be doing it and I really don’t have a reason why I haven’t been doing it other than pure laziness! So the last two … [Read more…]
Hi. It’s me again. Looks like I’m not going anywhere. For those of you wondering just who might I me, I am the ghost of Christmas Past….oh, I kid. I’m the chick who had a baby almost 10 weeks ago, yet I still look 4-5 months pregnant. After posting last Monday, I was so excited and motivated … [Read more…]
I have been eyeing this machine at the gym all month long! Our gym just added two of them when they finished their remodel at the end of October. It looks odd and awkward, sort of like a cross between an elliptical machine and a stair stepper. It’s called the Precor AMT (adaptive motion trainer). … [Read more…]
It’s one of those days. A day where by 10 o’clock in the morning I’ve had to repeat “stay strong girl, stay strong” to myself about 5,550 times. Really, that much… Mood wise I’m doing great but I have this uncontrollable urge to go to the vending machine and eat every hostess cake there is, but I … [Read more…]
The total body balance ball kit by Gaiam Not only does this balance ball look fun to use, but after you get the hang of it, it is! A perfect way to add variety to your at home exercise routine! Sure we can keep getting on the floor for endless hours of boring abdominal crunches and leg lifts but … [Read more…]
Tonight was the night. The night where I finally pried my(not so small) butt off the couch and kept my date with Jane Fonda. She and I had some serious work to be done;work that I have been putting off for about 10 months. What work? Just the flabby belly and thunder thighs that need to be whipped … [Read more…]
If you are planning on traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, chances are you will be skimping on the exercise. I know that I rarely get my workouts in when I am out of town. There are plenty of ways to get some exercise done while being away from the gym and without lugging a bunch of heavy … [Read more…]