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Archive for the 'Working Out' Category

Dancing and Dieting

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

I love to dance. It is a way for me to relieve stress and just dance all the trouble away. I have long wanted to get rid of bulging tummy and I bought dance aerobic videos to serve as my guide. When it was still new, I made it a point to finish the routine [...]

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My New Obsession

Friday, July 11th, 2008

I have this new obsession - boxing. Hehe. No, not Manny Pacquiao. By the way, I saw him in person! Hehe. Not obsessed, ei? He’s cute. Really. I saw him during his motorcade after he bagged his fourth title in boxing. His motorcade parade was for thanking his fans and supporters, back in the Philippines, [...]

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Do You Weigh Yourself?

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

I have been exercising faithfully for the past three months but I refuse to step on the scale to see if I have lost any weight. I notice that my clothes have gotten bigger and my husband can see the difference, so that keeps me motivated. I am one who does not lose [...]

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Work it!

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

I love to dance. I also would like to lose a few pounds. So I’m sure it will be lots of fun if I get to do something I love and lose those extra lbs at the same time.
I have tried belly dancing and I even bought VCDs so that I can dance along with [...]

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Work-Out Tips

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Sometimes it’s difficult to stick to a work-out program - at least for the long-haul. Creating an atmosphere that is pleasant will help you stick to your program.
Whether the place you prefer to work out is at home, outdoors or at a gym, it should be safe. The atmosphere should be uplifting and be [...]

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Exercising in the Comfort Zone

Monday, May 12th, 2008

I don’t know about any of you, but I hate going to the gym.  It’s stressful, the machines bother me and the people that are there are sometimes a little bit judgmental.  However, it seems as though the gym, or another workout area, is essential in order to balance out the ability to leave with [...]

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Get Active the Simple Way

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

You can get active the simple way to increase the number of calories that you burn.  For example, don’t park up close to the building you are going to enter for errands or shopping.  Park at the far corner of the parking lot and briskly walk to and from the building.  This is a great [...]

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Exercise: How to Maintain Interest

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

The very word “exercise” makes many cringe. It reeks…work!. Add exercise to an already busy schedule and it seems like yet, another task to include.
Our body needs exercise in order to be healthy. So why do so many people procrastinate or start an exercise program and then lose interest quickly? Interest is the key. Exercise [...]

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The Benefits of Pilates

Friday, April 11th, 2008

Pilates is one of the best ways to burn fat from all of the hard to reach places.  Not only is it effective, but you don’t have to do it for a long time every day.  A good 15-30 minute work out for starters will get you on the right track and will burn off [...]

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Tackling the holidays

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

So It’s Boxing Day, and although it’s still a holiday in my area of the country, I know it’s not the same for everyone. It might mark the end of family visits and of the cooking craze, or getting back to work, or simply enjoying a quiet day. But whatever it is, now is the [...]

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