Still truckin'

Since I've had a hard time getting back into my workout routine I've decided not to add anything new this week.  Instead, I've decided to try a metabolism boosting drink I pinned awhile ago. 

Dr. Oz's Tangerine Weight-Orade Recipe...a powerful metabolism-boosting drink. It contains: green tea, shown to boost metabolism 12% by drinking just one cup; tangerine, with a chemical composition that increases sensitivity to insulin and stimulates genes that help to burn fat; and mint, a calorie-free flavor enhancer. In a large pitcher, combine: 8 cups of brewed green tea / 1 tangerine, sliced / A handful of mint leaves / Stir this delicious concoction up at night so all the flavors fuse together. Drink 1 pitcher daily for maximum metabolism-boosting results.                   

For "real" instructions, check out the original blog posting.  I'm not a fan of any kind of tea but I'll give it a try, maybe without the mint.  I'm still going to continue with my cardio on the treadmill, the wall sits and my flab eraser for my arms.


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It Ain't Easy

I've had a heck of a time getting back into my workout routine.  Things come up, meetings are scheduled, work, kids, etc.  I've been able to exercise here and there but my energy has been dragging and motivation lacking.  I sit down and the blubber that is my belly disgusts me.  Or even better, I put on a pair of last summer's capris and they're a bit tight.

So, today I made myself get back on the treadmill and it wasn't an easy mile and a half but I did it.  It burned.  I had trouble finding my stride. I wanted to quit.  But you know what?  I did it and I feel great!  I'm sweaty and stinky, but I'm 240 calories lighter:)

Starting All Over

Okay, I'm back and feeling much better.  Thank you for asking:)

Last week, I ran a good 3 mile run. Twice. and was feeling pretty good about myself and then I go and get sick.  Since I hadn't run in a week and I was short on time today so I decided to run the Quick 15.  Man, it was hard.  I'm sure it went something like this...

Since the run was a bit...um, difficult I put off doing my Flab Erasing Arm exercises.  I'm off to do them now along with 3 sets of wall holds. Sit like this (see below) for as long as you can.  I'm told this works out "the pouch" or your lower abdominals.  I wasn't thrilled with the Downward Facing Dog (maybe I wasn't doing it correctly.).

Give it a shot and let me know what you think!

Tummy Troubles--be back Monday to start again

In Need of Some Motivation

I was having a hard time finding motivation to get myself on the treadmill.  Until I saw this. I do jiggle and I don't want to.  And when I want to stop running, I'll just remind myself of the jiggle and push a little further.

Do You See That!?!

If you look real close, you can see I'm starting to build a little muscle definition:)  I don't want to bulk up, just tone up and lose some of, alright ALL OF the flab.   So for the last 2 weeks, I've been on the treadmill with the Quick 15 for some fat burning cardio and then last week I added the Erasing Arm Flab for a little toning. 

Now, for this week's pin!  On top of the 15 minute treadmill and the 6 minute arm exercises, I chose a quick something to add to target the lower belly. I'm loving that all  three exercises should take no more than 30 minutes:)

I'm still at it :)

I skipped over a leap day workout (cheesy pun totally intended).  But, I have still have been erasing my arm flab and doing the Quick 15! And I feel great!!! I really do. 

I haven't noticed any dramatic changes, not that I was expecting to look like Jennifer Aniston (yet).  But I think I would like to keep track of any changes, small or big.  So I am putting my measurements out there for anyone and everyone to see.  Here goes nothin'...

                                 Waist (by my bellybutton) 30 inches
                                 Hips                                  38 inches
                                 Right thigh                         23 inches
                                 Left thigh                           23 inches
                                 Right arm                          11.75 inches
                                 Left arm                            11.5 inches

There you have it. My deepest, darkest secrets revealed.  Keep checking back for my progress and I love to hear about yours too:)