My New Adventure!

It is time to embark on a new adventure!  It has been a dream of mine to compete in a Figure Competition for some time and I have decided that now is the time to do it!  A year ago, I lost 45 pounds and I feel great, but I want to do more!  There are not many women that can say they have stood on stage in a competition in a little bikini!  I want to be among the rare few!  I have a very loving and supportive husband!  Thanks babe...love ya!  I have started my dieting and working out!  I have my eye on a competition in July of next summer but also looking at one in April next spring.  Who knows...maybe I will do both!

I am excited to see my body transform into something amazing!  After all this is the temple of God and I need to do my best to take care of it!  We only have one life to live, so we must make it count!

Today's Workout....Pilates!

I absolutely love this workout DVD! If short on time, you have the options to do just specific body parts or if you have 50 minutes to commit, it is a great total body workout! I love that use of the bands which helps get a deeper stretch!

Includes five 10-minute workouts to shape your body:
* Upper Body Pilates - In this segment, the band really takes Pilates to the next level! You'll chisel and firm your arms, shoulders, back more dramatically than you ever could with non-equipment based mat Pilates. * Lower Body Pilates - The toning band will tone, lift and re-shape your lower body like nothing else. Once you try it, you'll see how adding this simple tool to your Pilates workout can lead to dramatically better results! * Pilates for Abs - This workout is an innovative take on classic Pilates exercises designed to do one thing: flatten your tummy! As a bonus you'll also strengthen your powerhouse and sculpt definition in your abs. * Total Body Pilates - Use your band to enhance this calorie burning, body sculpting challenge. The workout uses ultra-efficient compound movements to give you MORE results in LESS time. * Pilates for Flexibility - This dynamic stretching segment will leave you feeling fantastic. Keep using this segment and your entire Pilates practice will noticeably improve!

Got My Workout in Tonight!

It has been a long day...did some gardening at my mother-in-law's, struggled with the kids to behave all day long, stayed for dinner, and came home to heaps on laundry on the loveseat (thanks to my wonderful husband for doing the laundry). I knew I really needed a workout since I had eaten a few "goodies" over at Mom's, but also knew I needed to get the laundry folded. So, I decided I could do both! With the kids in bed, I pulled out my 30 Day Shred DVD with Jillian Michaels and did a hard-core 25 minute workout! It felt great! Plus, I folded the laundry when I was finished! I feel so accomplished tonight...that's what this is all about, small changes that will reap huge benefits to you!

I encourage you to check out the 30 Day Shred DVD! Let me know what you think of it!