Wonder Women

Daily Inspiration

I find I need the daily inspiration of prayer and Bible reading to live the Christian life. After all, even the daily inspiration doesn't keep me from blowing it. I know that I'm more likely to walk the walk when I'm inspired this way, however, than when I'm not.

When I bought Jillian Michael's Shred video, I decided to sign up for the free 30-day membership on her website. (Before clicking, be aware that her choice of workout attire isn't modest)  While I haven't been doing her daily scheduled workouts or using her daily menus, I have really enjoyed her daily emails. It's a different topic every day--short and sweet. If you need regular inspiration (who doesn't?) I highly recommend it. What else do you use to stay inspired?

Today I am taking my planned day off from working out. I'm a little bit discouraged about my progress weight-wise. I've stayed exactly the same weight. I need to focus on the increased fitness I am enjoying. I will persevere and if I get no results, I will change things up. (I'm really just trying to convince myself ;-) Have a wonderful week!

Get Fit or Die Trying

I am a big fan of the Biggest Loser TV show. Unlike so many reality shows, this program really improves people's lives. I've never been obese, but I can relate to the show participants because I have been obsessed with food and my weight before and was unable to make lasting changes without God's help.

I found this DVD online and read great reviews of it. For $10, I figured it was worth a try. A 20-minute workout that could get you shredded? That was for me! I cannot even tell you how close to death I felt the first time I did it. Mind you, I am in good shape! I have been working out 4-6 days a week for a LONG time. And yet this workout had me gargling my heart as Jillian says on the DVD.

Probably the toughest part of the workout for me is it really kicks my exercise asthma into gear because it's high intensity, high impact, and no rest. Those who have never exercised would probably hate it! But if you're in shape and want a quick workout to boost your metabolism and push yourself, I can't recommend this DVD more. The only disclaimer is that she refers to the glutes with the A word, so you'll want to keep the kids from copying her. :-)

Many wives would be insulted if their husbands brought home a Biggest Loser workout DVD for them, but when mine did recently, I was thrilled. I absolutely love surprises! He got me the Cardio workout which is easier (highly recommend it for you beginners out there). Since I started this workout, I've had several friends give it a try. Why don't you join us and let us know how you like gargling your heart?