Is it raining??

If it's raining then you need an alternative cardio. Got some stairs? Try running (or walking fast) up and down the stairs 10 times for 4 sets. It's a great leg workout and if you add some weights (can be 2 big soup cans) and do bicep curls on your way up you can get a little arms in too. In between your stair sets add 12+ jumping jacks

Jumping rope is also an excellent cardio that can be done in your garage!

For lower impact try mall walking. There are actually mall-walking clubs. Check meetup.com for a local mall walkers group and make some new friends. Anytime you can workout with someone else you tend to push yourself a little harder. :)

Cycling & BRISK Walking are excellent ways of controlling body fat & promoting weight control!!

Brisk walking is typically recommended as the best exercise for promoting weight control. A Harvard University study of pre-menopausal women showed that cycling was just as effective for long-term weight maintenance as brisk walking. Riding 2-3 hours a week prevented weight gain in the long run. You must, however, remember to walk FAST and get your heart rate up as slow walking (less than 3 mph) has almost no effect on weight loss!

Add these to your workout

To increase the difficulty of your crunches try these:

Bicycle crunches. According to a San Diego State University study, bicycle crunches are the most effective abs exercise around, generating tons of muscle activity in the obliques, transverse abdominis, and rectus abdominis. Pedal Away!

Lay on your back, your head and your arms should move as one unit as you twist to each side while your legs "pedal" back and forth. Hips should maintain contact with the floor.

"I love when you run"

Those were my 13 yr old daughter's words to me after I ran the other day because I was in such a good mood after my morning run. When you are doing something you love or you simply look good you feel good~but cultivating that beauty is an often forgotten way of improving your mood. If you are like most people, you will probably reach for some potato chips over perfume when you need an attitude adjustment. Instead of rummaging through your pantry see what's hiding in your vanity. Indulge your senses and it will keep you from finishing that bag of chips!

Do you have low back pain?

If so, make sure your drinking enough of the right fluids- more water and less coffee and alcohol! Lower back pain can be caused by mild dehydration (dehydrated discs don't provide as much cushion). Secondly, learn dehydration symptoms, which include dry lips and skin, fatigue, headaches and well, low back pain.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

Drum roll please.....

and the winner is...... Booty Duty Crew..... (hear the screaming and cheering:)
Thank you Brooke and to everyone that made suggestions!!

Brooke's prize is a vitamin supplement of her choice from Isotonix! Whoo Hoo!

Have you written your goals yet??

Goals are important to have. If you haven't written yours down yet stop and do it right now!