Hello Snow!

Ok, so my aspirations of feeling better and getting back in the gym have failed. I missed Th, Fr, Sat and most likely Sunday. Now, it appears that school will be closed for a couple of days. So, back to the gym with the kids tomorrow (kicking and screaming I'm sure).

I need inspiration from my friends. How have your workouts been? Is anyone going to the gym in the morning? If so; look for me and tell me to run faster- ha ha!

Hope everyone is enjoying time with the family and playing in the snow (214 calories are burned playing in the snow and building a snowman per hour).

Rest Day

Well, today AND tomorrow will be rest days. I was in bed sick today and have plans tomorrow. I hope you all have a better end to your week then I will. But that means I have to do extra on Saturday! Hope everyone is healthy and happy today! Sniff, Sniff, sneeze, sneeze

Thanks Mark!

Woke up this morning w. a very tight hamstring and an obnoxious head cold! So, I talked myself into 'sucking it up' and went to the gym anyway. I did a very easy 20 minutes on the eliptical and a moderate 'butt buster' on the treadmill for 20 minutes. Then I went to Marks' work and he squeezed me in for some heat and a stretch! My hamstring feels better already. Thanks Honey!

Welcome back Cloie! I'm glad you had such a good time! Vacations are meant for taking a break. Even from exercise! One of Marks' co workers is 2 weeks into the P90X. She is really enjoying the challenge. I was thinking that it might be good to try it this summer when gym visits seem to go down!

My diet still isn't where it should be. Now that I have a cold do I feed it or starve it? My vote is eat. We'll see how it goes. Have a great day!

Brrrrrr- Freezing!

What happened to our perfectly good weather? I can't believe it may snow this weekend. My time will remain indoors working out.

Pam, I will post some exercises for you area that you want to work out tomorrow. I want to ask Mark and research. I'm sure you know you can't 'spot reduce'. I hear that all the time with my abs and thighs! Although I keep trying in hopes to break the rule. I would imagine cardio, especially one with upper arm movement included, will help. I've been focusing on my 'bat wings' with increasing my tricep exercises. I can see a difference. I still have wings they are just a little smaller. :)

Today I did a mile run then Body Pump w. increase weights for some of the tracks. I was hurting (in a good way). I also squeezed in a nap. Yum! I skipped abs yesterday but plan to hit the class on Friday! Gotta run and get ready for work. Look forward to hearing from you all.

PS- Cloie is back from Florida. Can't wait to hear all about it!

Helllllooooo Sunshine!

If the kids were not home today it would be a great day to run. Isn't it funny how that works. I gave myself a pass and had some beer (yum) on Saturday! But it was a good 3 weeks and I felt I deserved it! Now it's time to get serious again.

I went to the gym this morning. Typical eliptical/treadmill/weight work out. Looking forward to Body Pump tomorrow. I'm going to up my weights!

My swimsuit should be coming today or tomorrow. So, my motivation should kick it up a notch once I try it on! Hope you all have a good workout/clean eating week! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Better late than never....

Sorry for the late blog. Very busy Saturday. I did make it to Body Pump this morning. It was caos. People swiping other 'body pumpers' equipment. Complete craziness! It was a launch so I'm hoping that people had temporarily lost their minds because they were so excited! Haiti looked more organized than the morning rush into this class. On a good note: when I was doing biceps today in class I actually saw my bicep peak out and say hello. It was encouraging!

Jen, I love Strive. Used to do it all the time! Maybe I'll join you one day.

Pam, glad I can bug you enough that you'll workout. I need the same from you all! Just having to log my workouts with my virtual friends makes me do what I need to do. Are virtual friends similar to invisible friends?? I hit the gym 6 times this week. Ate bad Fri and Sat nite. Tomorrow is another day!

My friend Deborah told me about a 30 min abs class on Mon and Fri mornings. Those are my cardio days so I think I'm going to add this to my workout schedule. I'll let you know how it goes.

If you get a chance watch the Justin Timberlake video for Haiti Now. I posted it on my facebook wall. Absolutely beautiful! I was very teary watching it.

I work tomorrow. So, it is a rest day for me! I will blog in the evening though!

TGIF (almost)

I'm writing this Thursday afternoon. I'm not sure I'll have time to write in the morning. My goal is cardio in the morning. I think a walk/run is in order! Cross your fingers that the kids have school.

Thanks Dawn for your dieting tips. She said she prepares a bunch of chicken on Sunday and uses it for quick meals/lunches during the week. Toss it in salads, pasta, with veges, whatever. Thanks. I am going to try it this week.

Tips for weights/abs for the weekend:

*Making changes in your hand position during strength moves will allow you to hit the same muscles from a slightly different angle, which can increase your strenth and definition.

*Alternate between machines, free weights and body weight to target your muscles in different ways.

*When doing crunches, rest your tongue behind the top row of your teeth. This will prevent neck strain so you can maintain good form and work your abs harder.