After work, after errands, after laundry, I was tired. It wasn’t yet dinner. Everything in me said have a sugary treat and lay down. Just a little nap would be perfect before it’s time to fix dinner. But I did not. I grabbed a small bit of protein snack (thin turkey slice) and lifted weights [...]
Every diet and fitness expert will tell you that getting moving is SO important. Even if you aren’t trying to lose weight MOTION is key. But you have to be consistent. It’s a lot easier to be consistent if you’re having fun and enjoying a little variety. We give you hula hooping for fitness! This [...]
*First Disclaimer: I want you know exactly my qualifications for writing about bond rating downgrades. I have a communications degree from 20 years ago. I have no idea what number on the cable the stock market shows are on. I only give a passing glance to my 401K statements. When I see that I lost money in there [...]
It’s a classic that always makes me laugh. And it’s all the exercise I’m getting today. I loved zeez so much I hit my heart with my feest and zen raised eet to zee sky. (Turning off French accent now.) The hilarious Laura Landauer sent it. I almost didn’t put it up because I was [...]
I have 27 days until a big event. An event where I want to look nice. If I’ve learned anything from The Biggest Loser it’s that I should be able to lose 50 pounds in that amount of time being in my 40s it’s that I am wise and stuff. SO I’m going to use all my [...]
I recently met a young man that isn’t letting the curve balls that life throws at him stop him. The next time I come up with an excuse for myself I’m going to watch his story again. I think you’ll be inspired to overcome today’s challenge after watching this.
Looking for a new fitness routine? Well this class is full of Zumba converts. They say the dance cardio party is working wonders. It’s called the Z Fit Factory and it’s turning into THE place to be.
This is the second week for Paula Deen’s Real Women of Philadelphia. This time I entered a side dish inspired by my Aunt Shirley and added a little twist. While last week I used my cooking time in the oven for cardio, this week it’s all about muscle building. While I highly recommend the recipe (not [...]
I made a resolution this year to lose the baby weight. My youngest child is 202 months old, so it’s time. My fitness plan consists of buying workout DVDs. In January, I fell under the sway of a DVD set that promised quick results. I popped the workout DVD in with visions of competing in [...]
What I’m giving up is a double negative. I am giving up NOT exercising. You see I’ve been on a plateau. I have been stuck. My Fifteen Pound Foeis getting the best of me. I’ve slowly, crawlingly, haltingly, drip-drip-dripingly losing weight. And I haven’t wanted to exercise until I felt lighter. But now it’s clear [...]
