schedules, turkey & sweat

While D.R. has been gone, I have kept my own schedule..uninterrupted. I work till 4, I run till 5:30/6, I go to the grocery store or pick up a cheap meal, I make/eat dinner, I shower, I facebook/read/blog/online xmas shop/play with champ/phone-chat, I go to bed. I'm a creature of habit as I believe we all are and I get frustrated when my schedule is interrupted. Example: being on vacation in the mountains unable to find a location to run or eating too late at night and then going to bed feeling like the Macy's Day parade balloons. I don't adjust well to situations like that. I get stressed out and irritated when I can't sweat a few days in a row. My stomach starts churning, my muscles get tight and I don't sleep as well. Next week is Thanksgiving and I'll be home in Boynton Beach, Fl with my mom & dad. It'll be weird being there for a holiday without D.R. AND without my sister in the house. This year it's just mom, dad & I. I know that to an extent I can "keep my schedule" but I pray I can be more flexible and go-with-the-flow. And oh the food.....

So in a week, we will all be getting intimate with a gravy boat (or I know I will). I'm looking forward to the good eats but my conscience is heavy thinking about the time I will need to put in to work off those excess calories.



Enter Pure Barre. Along with my new found love of running, this work-out is a calorie-burning sweat-fest! I can't say enough about it. The burning, muscle-shaking is addictive. I've been running more than pure barring and I got back to it Wednesday night and boy did my muscles miss it. The instant tight toned feeling it gives my arms, legs, glutes, & core is satisfying and you know you worked out hard when your carpet has a visible wet spot from the dripping sweat. (which champ licks up, gross)
So ladies, get your rear in gear. Don't be defeated over the green bean casserole-turduken-sweet potato souffle-pecan pie indulgence. Buy the $10.72 Pure Barre 1 DVD and feel empowered. All you need is a light set of weights (2-5 lbs) and a stable support such as the back of a chair or counter top. You'll have a clear conscience going into Thanksgiving and a clear one if you continue. It's worth it!

Viva PB! and Happy Friday! Enjoy the weekend!