Aging Gracefully... Yea, right!!

So, I've exercised pretty consistently for about four years now. First with a personal Trainer, which was expensive but fun. The only thing is I became friends with her and I wanted to visit more than work out. Then I started spinning at the gym. Of course, I loved it and started going at least four times per week. I was in the mind frame that this was all I needed to do since i was burning off probably 500 calories each session. But I was wrong. I definitely thinned out around my midsection, but since I am a small person, I began to resemble the Michelin Tire Man. My butt lifted and stuck out further, and my thighs were bigger. Not the result I was aiming for.
Around the time Noah was born, I caught a walking pneumonia and stopped spinning, and immediately lost five pounds. Yea, I know the whole spiel about muscle weighing more than fat, blah, blah, blah. Personally, this train of thought doesn't work for me, just ask my husband.

Anyhoo, around the holidays, I went through a rough spell. I lost about eight pounds but only cause I was very stressed out, menopausal, and a bit depressed. Now if you didn't know me, you'd think I was a little fatty. I'm not, but since I'm short, 5'1", 5'2" if I wear my hair a little ratted :), every pound shows. I got the bad spell under control, and decided to get back to exercising more for my mental well being than anything else. So, here is what I'm doing now, and I have to say, it's WORKING!!! yeah!!!



I was doing pilates three times per week, I love it and once you get the hang of the whole breathing, it feels great. I have a gym set up in my garage room, and do this to DVDS on a mat. This works your smaller muscles and is super good for your core/abs

I am still spinning for my cardio, but only two times per week. My niece suggested I only use minimum resistance on the bike and just pedal faster, this seems to be working for me and I still work just as hard but not bulking up. Plus, I get to see my friend Shawn.

This is an absolutely AWESOME workout, and I highly recommend it to everyone. i promise you will see result in a very short period of time.This has taken place of my pilates, which I now do on weekends only. I tried to get these DVDs months ago, and they were nearly impossible to find. But, these are a new addition, 2008 and they are like intense isometric moves that elongate and sculpt your large muscles. WARNING.. It hurts like Hell. but, it works and it's only 51 minutes. You may have trouble squatting to pee the first couple of days, but hey, it hurts less than a root canal, childbirth, smashing your finger in the door, cramps, umm.... are you sold yet?? Plus, it helps your posture which is so important for anyone my daughter's age and us oldies. Give it a try and let me know what you think.