Week 2: Arm Flab Eraser Update

Well, I did it.  I tried the Erasing Arm Flab workout!  It was cake.  Ok, my arms were a little shaky by the time I was finishing up my third sets but no pain no gain right?

I didn't have water bottles since we use a Brita refillable pitcher so instead I used my 1 pound weights that came with my treadmill.  On the Arm Press with Twist I held both wieghts in the same hand.  The Standing Diamond, I just held one in each hand.  It worked well. 

Before I started to tone my arms, I ran a Quick 15 for some cardio.  I hope to have tank top worthy arms in no time:)

Week 2: Erasing Arm Flab!!

I have trouble finding cute shirts that fit around my big, flabby arms.  Last time I measured my biceps were a bulging 12-13 inches around.  So, I think it's time that I try out this next workout.

  I like this workout because I don't need any bands, or special equipment just a couple of bottles of water and the ability to count to 10.  I plan on keeping up some lite cardio on the treadmill to help burn fat and hopefully tone up with these flab busters!  I'll let you know how it goes.
Care to try it out with me? 

Quick 15 Min. Update #4

I admit it I took a few days off from the treadmill:( Friday, I went shopping.  Eddie Bauer had some great sales by the way:) and Saturday the house had some serious cleanliness issues that needed to be addressed (I hate cleaning bathtubs). 

So, bright and early this morning, I forced myself to get reaquainted with the treadmill and the Quick 15.  It wasn't nearly as bad as I had feared. With a little inspiration from my friends, The Foo Fighters and Pink, the 15 minutes passed kind of quickly. 1.25 miles ran and 189 calories burned I am so happy I made myself do it.

                                   (The equipment I have to work with. My view as I run.)

Tomorrow, I'm moving on to a new workout.  I think I'll go back to  my regular little jog on the treadmill for some cardio but add in some toning exercises I can do during commercials as I watch The Young and the Restless:) Check back in tomorrow to see which "pin" I pick!

Quick 15 Minute Workout Day 3!!!!

Please excuse the unpretty, very sweaty me.  I just finished 3 days in a row of the Quick 15 Min. Workout:)  It was so much easier today. That 12 min-14 min time is by far the hardest but boy did it feel good when I successfully completed it!

If it's still a bit difficult for you, I checked the original website this workout came from and she has a variation for all different ability levels.  Check out Itty Bits of Balance for the workouts.

Have you tried the Quick 15 yet? Has it going for ya? Have a workout idea for my arms(yikes!)? Leave me a comment or just say hi!

Week 1: Quick 15 Workout Update

I can not tell a lie.  My first day doing the Quick 15 SUCKED!  For some reason, I thought the speed column was the incline and vice versa.  Lesson learned, always read the directions carefully.  My first go-round I couldn't get the speed past a 5, maybe a 5.5.  However bad it sucked, I did feel it later.  You know those little musle spasms, I call them pulses.  All night last night I felt pulses!:)

Today, however, I completed the whole thing!!!!  I loved the first 5 minutes, a brisk walk on a small incline.  Then, minutes 5-10 weren't horrible.  I did them, without  cheating, speed and incline as stated.  Minutes 11-14 were a bit of a challenge, but I kept reminding myself that I can do anything for one minute.  I was never happier to se the number 14 in my life. 

I hope tomorrow gets even easier.  Have you tried it yet?  Any ideas on what I should try next? Leave me a comment, and tell your friends:)

Week 1: Quick 15 Min. Work Out

   I love to run on my treadmill. I don't run far and I don't run fast but I do love it. The only problem is I don't have a lot of time to work in my work outs. So while spending many hours on pinterest I found the above work out. Looks simple enough right?  I'll let you know:)

Like Everyone Else...

I admit it.  I'm hooked on Pinterest.  I have lots of boards, some for my boys, some for decorating ideas, classroom ideas and then there is "My New Year's Resolution" board.  It is loaded with workouts for my jiggly parts (basically, my whole body).  I keep pinning work out after work out and I haven't lost a single pound/inch yet! 

So, it's time to re-evaluate.  If just pinning wasn't working, I guess I should actually try some of these workouts.  I might get better results that way. That crazy idea is the inspiration for this blog.  At the beginning of each week I will choose a pin from my fitness board and post it on here.   Then, thru out the week I'll keep all of you updated on my progress.  You gals (and even guys) can try the work out along with me and share your thoughts too!

I plan on trying out a few recipes, trying out new accessories, inspirations, etc.  So I hope you check back often and keep me to my word:)  I'm off to pick this week's work-out!