Pinterest is a HUGE help for workouts

I love Pinterest- not just the awesome looking foods and crafts- but the tutorials for quick workouts are really impressive. I don't scoff at the pictures of skinny, fit-looking bodies either- they are nothing but fuel for the fire that I've built. I'm determined to finally get my weight down and this change for life is all trial and error.

The one that I tried tonight was a routine that is suggested to do right before a shower. I was thinking- okay- no prob.

Here is it:

50 jumping jacks
5 pushups
20 crunches
20 mountain climbers
30 second plank

Alright, I admit, I was thinking- jumping jacks?? Piece of cake! Yeah, I burned off a portion of the ice cream cake I had today just doing the jumping jacks. All this weight being thrown around gets your heart pumping- and quick! I was out of breath at 30 and 45 is where I felt the burn. 5 more and I was ready for the next.

5 pushups- no problem!

20 crunches- I've learned that having my legs straight up in the air is easier. I just scoot close to a wall and use that as leverage- this gut is feeling it right now. How cool!?

This is not my picture- I found it off Pinterest and it came from About.com.

20 mountain climbers...um-- what?! Yeah, I had to google it..Bootynomics is awesome (check out her clips.) 44 second clip and - okay, I'll shut up...here ya go:

Alright, now that you've watched, there are two variations- I chose the easier on my joints method where it's like you're doing a granny jog in place. Her's is higher intensity but man oh man, I can't wait until I'm able to do that!

Last 30 second plank. I didn't do as bad as I thought I would have. Granted I'm no where near perfect form- that's okay though. I tightened my core and tried my best.

Whew- done. Shower time!

Hugs,

A.