workouts

One of the biggest complaints I hear about from women is how ‘flabby’ their arms are. I normally don’t condone working 1 body part at a time (well, 2, in this case), and by no means think that one certain workout will change a person’s body. But here is a killer arm workout that I thought ya’ll would enjoy. 25 Days of Workouts WORKOUT #14 – BICEPS AND TRICEPS 20 push-ups 4 x 12 reps: Triceps Overhead Extension Triceps Rope Pulldown Triceps Dips 20 push-ups 4 sets 12 reps: Incline Biceps Curls Standing Barbells Curls Hammer Curls 20 push-ups Remember: use a challenging weight! By the 12th repetition, it should be extremely challenging! A while back I mentioned my favorite push-up trick: perform a certain number of push-ups everyday! They will eventually get easier, and you’ll feel stronger. If you can only do 1, continue with that every day until you can do 2, and so one. Set a goal to do 10 each day, and GET THEM DONE. Who’s been keepin’ up?

Happy Monday. How was yours? I kind of had a bummy day, but when I arrived home and saw what was on my doorstep, I got sooo excited. I won a Utah Kernels popcorn giveaway from Megan Munchies, and just look at these flavors! Chocolate Orange, Chocolate Avalanche, Cinnamon and Cotton Candy! Of course, I had to try the cotton candy flavor because it is hot pink. It is so delicious. Hopefully I can restrain myself a bit. It’s not like I needed more goodies in the house. Did you get a workout in today? If you’ve set any goals this December, have you followed any of them? Trust me, I know it is hard right now. I am slacking majorly. But there is no way I am waiting until January first. Do you know how much damage one can do with my appetite?? There are some days where I will use any excuse to not exercise. It’s raining. I have to to much to do. I have too many cookies to eat. I love to workout, and love how it makes me feel, but some days I just need an extra little kick in the booty. Know what I mean? [...]

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, like there is no possible way that you can do it all? Work, exercise, clean – how is there time to fit everything in? I know I feel this way often, and have to work hard to stop the feeling of being completely overwhelmed. This especially happens during the holidays. Have you set any goals recently? Have you failed to follow them? If so, don’t get down on yourself! It is very hard to follow anything this time of year. It is so cold that it is hard to get out of bed in the morning. There are so many holiday parties in the evenings, that you’ve skipped a few workouts.   Don’t worry about it! Start right now. Do something that will make you feel good about yourself. Write down a goal.  Prepare some healthy meals for tomorrow. Clean up your bathroom. Whatever it takes – make yourself feel good TODAY.   Think about what is holding you back. Would you rather wait until after Christmas when you are 5 lbs heavier? Are you waiting for the hustle and bustle to over? It’s always easier to find an excuse than make a change. Make [...]

  When Julie suggested doing a food blogger swap, I thought it was a fabulous idea and was super excited. We had planned on sending each other some local foods and things from around our area.   Julie did an awesome job! Me? My items were a bit random, because I just couldn’t figure out how to send a package of Primanti’s sandwiches and thought sending a bottle of Heinz ketchup was lame. Head on over to Julie’s blog to see what I sent her.   Her package was incredible.   She sent me a bag of pumpkin Kisses, since I couldn’t find them anywhere around here. She also sent me Glo Bars, which really thrilled me since I had just finished mine. I also got to try some flavors that I didn’t order. She also added the newer Larabar flavors, which I haven’t got around to tasting yet.   This may have been the best product she sent.   Maple butter! Oh my goodness – this is so delicious. I love it. I am ready to move to Wisconsin.     Also in the package was some special pepper seasoning from her local farmer’s market, including recipes.   I [...]